Step By Step Help Garmin Astro 430 Handheld

The pink line is actually taking you to a location, often this gets turned on by mistake. To remove it follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to Home Screen.

Step 2: Select Tools.

Step 3: Select Find.

Step 4: From the two options shown, select Stop Navigation.

Step 1: Go to Map Screen.

Step 2: Select Menu.

Step 3: Scroll to and select Declutter Map Off, change it to Declutter Map On.

Step 1: Go to Map Screen.

Step 2: Press Menu Button.

Step 3: Select Setup Dogs.

Step 4: Select Zoom Map to Dogs and change it to Off.

Step 1: Go to Map Screen.

Step 2: Select Menu Button.

Step 3: Select Restore Defaults.

A keyboard appears when you enter text.

• Select 🔼,🔽 , ◀️,  ▶️ and to select a character, and select ENTER.
• Select the backspace.
• Select ⬆️ to shift.
• Select IN or OUT to change the character mode of the keyboard.
• Select DONE to save the text and close the keyboard.

The handheld device can track up to 20 dogs with dog collars devices. If you purchase additional dog collars you can link them to your Astro 430 using several methods:

Note: Before you can pair the collar to the handheld, make sure the handheld is close enough to the dog collar to touch it.

Step 1: Select DOG.

Step 2: Select Add Dog.

Step 3: Turn off the dog collar device.

Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the new dog is named “Dog” and an ID number is randomly assigned. An error message could appear if there is a conflict with the ID of another dog.

After pairing is complete you can add the dog collar to other handheld devices using the dog collar device track code or control code..

Note: This feature varies based on dog collar device type and feature availability in your area.

Before you can add a dog using the track and control codes, the dog owner must find the track and control codes and tell them to you.

You can use track and control codes to authorize a handheld device to interact with your dog collar device. If you are not near the dog you want to add or you cannot put the collar into pairing mode, you can add the dog using the track and control codes.

Step 1: Select DOG.

Step 2: Select Add Dog.

Step 3: When asked if you are near the collar, select No.

Step 4: When asked if you know the track and control codes, select Yes.

Step 5: Enter the track or control code for the collar and select Done. The dog’s track code allows you to track the dog. The dog’s control code allows you to both track the dog and access the collar settings.

Step 6: Enter the name of the dog and select Done, then OK.

You can share a dog’s track code so another person can track your dog. Also, you can share a dog’s control code so another person can track your dog and access the collar settings.

Step 1: Select Dog List.

Step 2: Select a dog.

Step 3: Select Show Info.

Before you can track a dog on the map, you must add their collar to the handheld.

Step 1: Select MAP.

Step 2: Select IN and OUT to zoom in and out of the map.

Step 1: Select Dog List.

Step 2: Select the dog.

Step 3: Select Show Info.

Step 4: Select Go. The map opens.

Step 5: Follow the magenta line to the dog.

You can view your dog’s status, such as the direction and distance to the dog from the handheld device. To determine if your dog is barking, you must first enable bark detection.

Step 1: From the main menu, select DOG to view the dog tracking page.

Step 2: If you have additional dogs, scroll through the list to find the dog. The handheld device can track up to 20 dogs.

Step 3: Select ENTER.

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Hunt metrics provides a collection of data that helps you understand the hunting patterns and behaviors of your dog. The hunt metrics reset automatically at the beginning of each new hunt.

• Barks – The number of times the dog barks during the hunt. Bark alerts are triggered by low intensity level barks. This data field requires bark detection to be enabled.
  Note: This feature is not available in all areas. 
• Bays – The number of times the dog bays during the hunt. Bay alerts are triggered by high intensity level barks. This data field requires bark detection to be enabled.
  Note: This feature is not available in all areas.
• Distance – The total distance the dog traveled.
• Dog Score – A combination of metrics that indicates how well a dog performed on a hunt.
• On Point – The number of times and the locations where the dog pointed during the hunt.
• Time – The amount of time the dog was afield.
• Treed – The number of times and locations where the dog treed during the hunt.

You may want to clear the dog statistics and track before a new hunt:

Step 1: Select Dog List.

Step 2: Select a dog.

Step 3: Select Show Info.

Step 4: Select Reset.

Step 5: Select Yes.

You can adjust the length of time the dog track appears on the map. Reducing the duration of the track can reduce the clutter on the map. Changing the map does not affect the tracks stored in the handheld.

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Dogs.

Step 3: Select Dog Track Length on Map.

Step 4: Select an option.

Step 5: Select Map.

Step 1: Select DOG.

Step 2: Select ENTER.

The dog information appears.

Step 3: Select the name field, the on-screen keyboard will appear.

Step 4: Enter name of the dog.

You can change the track color for each dog. It is helpful to match it to the strap color, if possible.

Step 1: Select Dog List.

Step 2: Select a dog.

Step 3: Select Show Info.

Step 4: Select the colored square next to the dogs name.

Step 5: Select a color.

You can adjust how the handheld device alerts you to certain actions of the dog.

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Dogs.

Step 3: Select Dog Alerts.

Step 4: Select an action.

Step 5: Select the method the device uses to alert you for this action.

Step 6: Repeat steps 2 through 5 as needed

Before you can change the dog type, you must turn on the dog collar device and bring it within 10 ft. of the handheld.

You can assign a dog type so the appropriate dog symbols appear.

Step 1: Select DOG.

Step 2: Select ENTER.

Step 3: Select MENU.

Step 4: Select Change Dog Type.

Step 5: Select a type

Step 1: Select Dog List.

Step 2: Select a dog.

Step 3: Select Remove.

Before you can assign a dog ID manually, you must turn on the dog collar device and bring it within 10 ft. of the handheld device.

Step 1: Select DOG.

Step 2: Select a dog.

Step 3: Select Show Info.

Step 4: Select MENU.

Step 5: Select Change ID.

Step 6: Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID.

You can select a longer duration for the update rate to conserve battery power. The 30-second and 2-minute rates reduce battery drain, but they record less-detailed dog tracks and statistics.

Step 1: Bring the handheld within a few feet of the dog collar.

Step 2: Select DOG.

Step 3: Select a dog.

Step 4: Select Show Info.

Step 5: Select MENU.

Step 6: Select Change Update Rate.

Step 7: Select an update rate.

Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 ft. of a compatible Garmin Device.

You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks wirelessly.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Share Wirelessly.

Step 3: Select Send or Receive.

Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions.

To share Dog Information:

Before you can share dog information with another handheld, the user must enable their handheld device to receive wirelessly and bring it within range of the sending device and dog collar device.

Step 1: From the dog list page, select DOG.

Step 2: Select a dog.

Step 3: Select Share Wirelessly.

Step 4: Select an option:

• To share the dog’s track only, select Track Only.
• To share the dog’s track and the collar’s settings, select Track and Control.

Your device will send the dog name, unit ID, and update rate info.

To Receive Dog Information:

Step 1: Select DOG from the dog tracking page.

Step 2: Select MENU.

Step 3: Select Receive Wirelessly.

NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Dogs.

Step 3: Select Bark Detection.

A barking icon appears on the dog tracking page and the map page.

When the dog collar device is active and properly fitted on the dog, it detects barks automatically. After bark detection is enabled, you can set up a bark alert.

Before you can enable rescue mode, you must turn on the dog collar device and bring it within 3 m (10 ft.) of the handheld device.

If you are concerned about your dog becoming lost and running the battery down, you can enable rescue mode. Rescue mode extends the battery life of the collar to allow for more time to locate the dog. You can preserve the battery life of your dog collar device by enabling a low power, battery-saving mode from your handheld device. This reduces the frequency that the collar updates its position to the handheld device.

Step 1: From the dog tracking page, select a dog. The information page appears.

Step 2: Select MENU.

Step 3: Select Rescue Mode.

Step 4: Wait until the confirmation message appears before you release your dog

Location alerts notify you when your dogs enter or exit a particular location. You can create a custom geofence or use a radius around your current location.

A geofence is an invisible boundary around an area and is created using points on the map. The virtual boundaries of a geofence are accurate up to approximately 10 ft. Geofences perform best when sized to cover and area encompassing an average sized backyard (approximately 1/4 acre)

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Location Alerts.

Step 3: Select Add Alert.

Step 4: Select Geofence.

Step 5: On the map, select a point for the first corner of the geofence, then select ENTER.

Step 6: Select additional points to define the geofence boundary. You must select at least 3 points, and you can select up to 10 points.

Step 7: Select BACK

You can receive an alert when a dog or contact moves within or beyond a specified distance from you.

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Location Alerts.

Step 3: Select Add Alert.

Step 4: Select Radius.

Step 5: Select the unit of measurement.

Step 6: Enter the radius distance, select DONE.

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Location Alerts.

Step 3: Select an alert.

Step 4: Select an option:

• Select Disable to turn off notifications for this alert.
• Select Set Alert Type to set the way the device notifies you for this alert.
• Select Set Alert Mode to set the notification to sound on exit, entrance, or both.
• Select Delete to remove the alert.

You can mark the location of your vehicle so you can navigate back to your vehicle after a hunt.

Step 1: From the main menu, select MARK.

Step 2: Follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 1: Select MARK.

Step 2: Select an option:

• Select New.
• Select a default location name such as Truck or Camp.

Step 3: Edit the location information, optional.

Step 4: Select Done.

Step 1: Select MARK.

Step 2: Select Covey.

Step 3: Enter the number of birds flushed, the number of birds taken, and select OK.

Step 4: Review and edit location information, optional.

Step 5: Select Done

Step 1: Select MAP.

Step 2: Select a location on the map.

Step 3: Select ENTER.

Step 4: Select MENU.

Step 5: Select Save as Waypoint

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Find.

Step 3: Select Waypoints.

Step 4: Select a waypoint.

Step 5: Select Go

1. Select Compass > the triple line icon  > Calibrate Compass > Start.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Navigating with the Bearing Pointer
When navigating to a destination, triangle icon points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving.

1. While navigating to a destination, select Compass.
2. Turn until triangle icon points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in that direction to the destination.

Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Waypoint Mgr..

Step 3: Select a waypoint.

Step 4: Select an item to edit, such as the name.

Step 5: Enter the new information.

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Waypoint Mgr..

Step 3: Select a waypoint.

Step 4: Select MENU.

Step 5: Select Move Waypoint.

Step 6: Select a location on the map.

Step 7: Select ENTER

You can change the position of a waypoint. For example, if you move your vehicle, you can change the location to your current position.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Waypoint Mgr..

Step 3: Select a waypoint.

Step 4: Select MENU.

Step 5: Select Reposition Here. The waypoint position changes to your current location.

The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You can customize the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields.

To open the trip computer, select Trip Computer.

Customizing the Trip Computer Data Fields

1. Select Navigation > Trip Computer.
2. Select a data field to customize.
3. Select a category or select All Categories.
4. Select the new data field.

Resetting the Trip Computer
For more accurate trip information, reset the trip computer before beginning a trip.

Select Navigation > Trip Computer > Triple Line Icon > Reset Trip.

You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location.

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Waypoint Mgr..

Step 3: Select a waypoint.

Step 4: Select MENU.

Step 5: Select Project Waypoint.

Step 6: Follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 7: Select an option:

• To save the waypoint information, select Save.
• To save and edit the waypoint information, select Save and Edit.

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Waypoint Mgr..

Step 3: Select a waypoint.

Step 4: Select MENU.

Step 5: Select Delete.

Step 6: Select Yes

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Route Planner.

Step 3: Select Create Route.

Step 4: Select Select First Point.

Step 5: Select a category.

Step 6: Select the first point on the route.

Step 7: Select Use, then Select Next Point.

Step 8: Select a point.

Step 9: Repeat steps 4 through 8 to add all the points in the route.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Route Planner.

Step 3: Select a route.

Step 4: Select View Map, then Go.

Step 5: Navigate using the compass or map.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Route Planner.

Step 3: Select a route.

Step 4: Select Edit Route.

Step 5: Select a point.

Step 6: Select an option:

• To view a point on the map, select Review.
• To change the order of the points on the route, select Move Up or Move Down.
• To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing.
• To remove the point from the route, select Remove.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Active Route.

Step 3: Select a point in the route to view additional details.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Route Planner.

Step 3: Select a route.

Step 4: Select Reverse Route.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Route Planner.

Step 3: Select a route.

Step 4: Select Delete Route, then Yes.

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Route Planner.

Step 3: Select MENU.

Step 4: Select Delete All, then Yes.

Step 1: From the Main Menu, select Setup.

Step 2: Select Tracks.

Step 3: Select Track Log.

Step 4: Select Record, Do Not Show, or Record, Show On Map. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your track.

Step 5: Select Record Method.

Step 6: Select an option:

• To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your tracks, select Auto.
• To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance.
• To record tracks at a specified time, select Time.

Step 7: Select Recording Interval.

Step 8: Complete an action:

• If you selected Auto for the Record Method, select an option to record tracks more or less often.
  Note: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker.
• If you selected Distance or Time for the Record Method, enter a value.

As you move with the handheld turned on, a track log is created.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Track Manager.

Step 3: Select a track.

Step 4: Select Elevation Plot.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Track Manager.

Step 3: Select a track.

Step 4: Select View Map. The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags.

Step 5: Select the information bar at the top of the screen. Information about the track appears.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Track Manager.

Step 3: Select a track.

Step 4: Select an option:

• To save the entire track, select Save Track.
• To save part of the track, select Save Portion, and select the part to save.

Step 1: From the Main Menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Track Manager.

Step 3: Select a track.

Step 4: Select View Map.

Step 5: Select a location on the track.

Step 6: Select MARK, then New.

Step 7: Edit the location information, optional.

You can navigate back to the beginning of a track. This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or the trail head.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Track Manager.

Step 3: Select Current Track.

Step 4: Select View Map.

Step 5: Select TracBack. The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line.

Step 6: Navigate using the map or compass.

You can archive saved tracks to save memory space.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Track Manager.

Step 3: Select a track.

Step 4: Select Archive.

To archive automatically:

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Tracks.

Step 3: Select Auto Archive.

Step 4: Select an option.

The navigaton arrow  represents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a magenta line on the map.

When the map orientation is Track Up, objects on the map appear to rotate around your position. As you travel, the entire map reorients in the direction you are facing. You can stabilize the objects by setting the orientation to North Up.

To open the map, select MAP.

To enable the Map Data Fields:

Step 1: Select MAP.

Step 2: Select MENU.

Step 3: Select Setup Map.

Step 4: Select Data Fields.

Step 5: Select an option.

NOTE:You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.

The device has a 3-axis electronic compass. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries.

Step 1: Select DOG.

Step 2: Select MENU.

Step 3: Select Calibrate Compass.

Step 4: Select Start.

Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions.

To navigate with the Bearing Pointer:

When navigating to a destination, The navigation arrow points to your destination, regardless of the direction you’re moving.

Step 1: While navigating to a destination select Tools, then Compass.

Step 2: Turn until  the navigation arrow points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in that direction to the destination.

The course pointer is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It can also help you avoid hazards near the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks.

To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select MENU, then select Setup Heading, then Go To Line (Pointer).

The course pointer (1) indicates your relationship to the course line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator (CDI) (2) provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the course. The scale (3) refers to the distance between dots (4) on the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course you are.

You can use the find menu to search for waypoints, cities, and coordinates. You can download and navigate to photos, tracks, and geocaches. Additional categories appear if you have optional, compatible detailed maps loaded on the device. When you open a category, the list contains items near your current location or the map pointer (if active).

To find a waypoint by name:

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Find.

Step 3: Select Waypoints.

Step 4: Select MENU.

Step 5: Select Spell Search.

Step 6: Enter the name. Matches appear as you select characters in the name.

Step 7: Select the waypoint.

To find a waypoint near another waypoint:

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Waypoint Mgr..

Step 3: Select a waypoint.

Step 4: Select MENU, then Find Near Here.

Step 5: Select a category.

The list includes waypoints near the original waypoint.

You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction, and navigate to the object.

Step 1: Select Tools, the Sight ‘N Go.

Step 2: Point the device at an object.

Step 3: Select Look Direction.

Step 4: Select Set Course.

Step 5: Navigate using the compass or map.

By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. You can customize the plot (Changing the Plot Type) and the data fields.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Elevation Plot.

You can calibrate the barometric altimeter manually if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure.

Step 1: Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known.

Step 2: Select Tools.

Step 3: Select Elevation Plot.

Step 4: Select MENU.

Step 5: Select Calibrate Altimeter.

Step 6: Follow the on-screen instructions.

To navigate to a point on the plot:

Step 1: Select Tools, then Elevation Plot.

Step 2: Select a point on the plot. The details about the point appear in the upper-left corner of the plot.

Step 3: Select MENU, then View Map.

Step 4: Select the information bar at the top of the screen.

Step 5: Select Go.

Step 6: Navigate using the compass or map.

To change the Plot Type:

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Elevation Plot.

Step 3: Select MENU.

Step 4: Select Change Plot Type.

Step 5: Select an option.

The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You can customize the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields,

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Trip Computer.

To reset the Trip Computer:

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Trip Computer.

Step 3: Select MENU.

Step 4: Select Reset, then Reset Trip Data.

Proximity alarms alert you when you or your dogs are within a specified range of a particular location. A tone sounds when you enter the designated radius.

Step 1: Select Tools, then Proximity Alarms.

Step 2: Select Create Alarm.

Step 3: Select a category.

Step 4: Select a location.

Step 5: Select Use.

Step 6: Enter a radius.

When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device sounds a tone.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Area Calculation.

Step 3: Select Start.

Step 4: Walk around the perimeter the area you want to calculate.

Step 5: When finished, select Calculate

You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, and almanac information for the sun and moon, and hunting and fishing.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select an option:

• To view device activity for specific days, select Calendar.
• To view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times, select Sun and Moon.
• To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing, select Hunt and Fish.

Step 3: If necessary, select ◀️ or  ▶️ to view a different day.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Alarm Clock.

Step 3: Select Turn Alarm On.

Step 4: Select an option.

The alarm sounds at the selected time. If the device is off at the alarm time, the device turns on and sounds the alarm.

Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hide or search for hidden caches using clues and GPS coordinates.

To Download Geocaches using a computer:

You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a computer. You can place the geocache files into a GPX file and import them into the GPX folder on the device. With a premium membership to geocaching.com, you can use the “pocket query” feature to load a large group of geocaches onto your device as a single GPX file.

Step 1: Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 2: Go to www.geocaching.com/play

Step 3: If necessary, create an account.

Step 4: Sign in.

Step 5: Follow the instructions at geocaching.com to find and download geocaches to your device.

Before you can navigate to a geocache, you must have one or more geocaches loaded on your device.

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools.

Step 2: Select Geocaches.

Step 3: Select a geocache.

Step 4: Select Go.

When a geocache is found, the handheld device marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and shows the nearest cache.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Stopwatch.

The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength.

The default satellite view has north at the top of the screen. You can change the orientation of the satellite view to place your current track toward the top of the screen.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Satellite.

Step 3: Select MENU.

Step 4: Select Track Up.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Satellite.

Step 3: Select MENU.

Step 4: Select Use With GPS Off.

Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off the GPS.

Step 1: Select Tools.

Step 2: Select Satellite.

Step 3: Select MENU.

Step 4: Select Set Location On Map.

Step 5: Select a location.

Step 6: Select Use.

By default, the handheld device broadcasts dog data to compatible devices. You can disable data broadcasting to keep your data from being seen on other compatible devices. See the owner’s manual for your compatible device for more information.

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Dogs.

Step 3: Select Broadcast Dog Data, choose Off

You can move, add, and delete items in the main menu.

Step 1: From the main menu, select MENU.

Step 2: Select Change Item Order.

Step 3: Select a menu item.

Step 4: Select an option:

• Select Move to change the placement of the item in the list.
• Select Insert to add a new item to the list.
• Select Remove to delete an item from the list.

Before you can customize the data fields on the map, you must enable the data fields.

You can customize the data fields and dashboards of the map, compass, elevation plot, and trip computer.

Step 1: Open the page for which you want to change the data fields.

Step 2: Select MENU, then Change Data Fields.

Step 3: Select a data field to customize.

Step 4: Select the new data field.

Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it. For example, the settings and views are different when you use the device for hunting than when geocaching.

Profiles are associated with the activity screens, including the home screen.

When you are using a profile and you change settings, such as data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of the profile.

You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip:

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools, then Profile Change.

Step 2: Select MENU.

Step 3: Select Setup Profiles.

Step 4: Select Create Profile.

Step 5: Select OK.

Step 6: Customize the settings as necessary.

Step 7: Customize the data fields as necessary.

Any changes you make to the settings, dashboards, and data fields are automatically saved to the active profile.

To edit a profile name:

Step 1: From the main menu, select Tools, then Profile Change.

Step 2: Select MENU.

Step 3: Select Setup Profiles.

Step 4: Select a profile.

Step 5: Select Edit Name.

Step 6: Enter a new name.

To delete a profile:

Step 1: From the main menu select Tools, then Profile Change.

Step 2: Select MENU.

Step 3: Select Setup Profiles.

Step 4: Select a profile.

Step 5: Select Delete.

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select System.

GPS – Sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off).

Language – Sets the text language on the device.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.

Battery Type – Allows you to select the type of AA battery you are using.

BaseCamp Basestation – Sets how the device connects to BaseCamp™ when the device is connected to the computer

Step 1: Select Settings.

Step 2: Select Dogs.

Dog Track Length on Map – Sets the length of time the dog track appears on the map. Reducing the duration of the track can reduce the clutter on the map.

Zoom Map To Dogs – Automatically zooms the map to show all of the dogs’ locations and your location unless you manually pan the map. This feature can help you locate your dogs quickly.

Broadcast Dog Data – Automatically sends dog data to compatible devices.

Dog Alerts – Sets how you are alerted to certain actions.

Bark Detection – Enables your device to detect barks.

NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Display.

Backlight Timeout – Adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off.

Battery Save – Saves the battery power and prolongs the battery life by turning off the screen when the backlight times out.

Screen Capture – Allows you to save the image on the device screen.

Colors – Changes the appearance of the display background and selection highlight

You can customize tones for messages, keys, warnings, and alarms.

Step 1: Select Setup, then Tones.

Step 2: Select a tone for each audible type.

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Map.

Orientation – Adjusts how the map is shown on the page. North Up shows north at the top of the page. Track Up shows a top-down view with your current direction of travel toward the top of the page. Automotive Mode shows an 3D automotive view with the direction of travel at the top.

Guidance Text – Sets when the guidance text appears on the map.

Data Fields – Customizes the data fields and dashboards of the map, compass, elevation plot, and trip computer.

Map Information – Enables or disables the maps currently loaded on the device.

Step 1: Select Setup

Step 2: Select Tracks

Track Log – Turns track recording on or off.

Record Method – Sets a track recording method. Auto records the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks.

Recording Interval – Sets a track log recording rate. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the track log faster.

Auto Archive – Sets an automatic archive method to organize your tracks. Tracks are saved and cleared automatically.

Color – Changes the color of the track line on the map.

You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure.

Step 1: Select Setup, then Units.

Step 2: Select a measurement type.

Step 3: Select a unit of measure for the setting

Step 1: Select Setup.

Step 2: Select Time.

Time Format – Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.

Time Zone – Sets the time zone for the device. Automatic sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position

NOTE: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format.

Step 1: Select Setup, then Position Format.

Position Format – Sets the position format for the location information.

Map Datum – Sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured.

Map Spheroid – Shows the coordinate system the device is using. The default coordinate system is WGS 84.

You can customize the compass settings.

Step 1: Select Setup, then Heading.

Display – Sets the type of directional heading shown on the compass.

North Reference – Sets the north reference used on the compass.

Go To Line (Pointer) – Sets the behavior of the pointer that appears on the map. Bearing points in the direction of your destination. Course shows your relationship to the course line leading to the destination.

Compass – Automatically switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a period of time.

Calibrate Compass – Calibrates the compass.

Step 1: Select Setup, then Altimeter.

Auto Calibration – Automatically calibrates the altimeter each time the device is turned on.

Barometer Mode – Sets how the device measures barometric information. Variable Elevation allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you are moving. Fixed Elevation assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation, so the barometric pressure should change only due to weather.

Pressure Trending – Sets how the device records pressure data. Save Always records all pressure data, which can be helpful when you are watching for pressure fronts.

Plot Type – Sets the type of data recorded and displayed in the plot. Records elevation changes over a period of time or distance, records barometric pressure over a period of time, or records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.

Calibrate Altimeter – Calibrates the altimeter.

Step 1: Select Setup, then Geocaches.

Geocache List – Allows you to display the geocache list by names or codes.

Found Geocaches – Allows you to edit the number of geocaches found. This number automatically increases as you log a find.

Filter Setup – Allows you to create and save custom filters for geocaches based on specific factors.

chirp Searching – Allows the device to search for a geocache containing a chirp™ accessory.

Program chirp – Programs the chirp accessory.

Step 1: Select Setup, then Marine.

Marine Chart Mode – Sets the type of chart the device uses. Nautical displays various map features in different colors so the marine POIs are more readable and so the map reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. Fishing (requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings and simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.

Appearance – Sets the appearance of marine navigation aids on the map.

Marine Alarm Setup – Sets alarms for when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored, when you are off course by a specified distance, and when you enter water of a specific depth.

The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing. The routing settings available vary based on the activity selected.

Step 1: Select Setup, then Routing.

Guidance Method – Sets the preference for optimizing route calculation based on distance, time, on-road, or off-road routing.

Calculate Routes for – Sets the mode of transportation for which to calculate routes.

Lock On Road – Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road.

Off Road Transitions – Sets how the device routes from one point on the route to the next. This setting is available only for some activities. Distance routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your current point.

Avoidance Setup – Sets the road types to avoid while navigating. This setting is available only for some activities