Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...source or in a high temperature location, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Do not mount in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it... 65. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. dashboard....
...source or in a high temperature location, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Do not mount in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it... 65. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. dashboard....
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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.... Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for Class B...to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that ... not available or is prohibitively expensive. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Always mount your Garmin device. Operation of the road. However, there is no guarantee that...
.... Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for Class B...to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that ... not available or is prohibitively expensive. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Always mount your Garmin device. Operation of the road. However, there is no guarantee that...
Owner's Manual
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...) 800.1020. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in the battery compartment. by phone at 0808 2380000. ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go to the Garmin Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact...
...) 800.1020. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in the battery compartment. by phone at 0808 2380000. ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go to the Garmin Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact...
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories ii Oregon Series Features iii Caring for the Oregon vi Getting Started 1 Battery Information 2 Turning On and Off the Oregon 2 Adjusting the Backlight Level..... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Locking the Screen 3 Basic Navigation 4 Accessing Applications from the Main menu 4... 18 Using the Camera 19 Viewing Images 20 Calculating the Size of an Area 20 Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception 21 iv Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories ii Oregon Series Features iii Caring for the Oregon vi Getting Started 1 Battery Information 2 Turning On and Off the Oregon 2 Adjusting the Backlight Level..... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Locking the Screen 3 Basic Navigation 4 Accessing Applications from the Main menu 4... 18 Using the Camera 19 Viewing Images 20 Calculating the Size of an Area 20 Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception 21 iv Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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Trip Computer 22 GPS Games 23 Geocaches 23 Wherigo 23 Customizing the Oregon.. 24 Changing the Profile 24 Setting Up Profiles 24 Using System Setup 25 Customizing the Display.......... 26 Map Setup 26 Tracks Setup 27... 34 Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Using Demo Mode 36 Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD™ Card...... 37 Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints 38 Loading and Deleting Files...... 39 Optimizing Battery Life 39 Restoring Factory Default Settings 40 Attaching the Carabiner........... 41 Calibrating the Touchscreen 41 Software License...
Trip Computer 22 GPS Games 23 Geocaches 23 Wherigo 23 Customizing the Oregon.. 24 Changing the Profile 24 Setting Up Profiles 24 Using System Setup 25 Customizing the Display.......... 26 Map Setup 26 Tracks Setup 27... 34 Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Using Demo Mode 36 Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD™ Card...... 37 Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints 38 Loading and Deleting Files...... 39 Optimizing Battery Life 39 Restoring Factory Default Settings 40 Attaching the Carabiner........... 41 Calibrating the Touchscreen 41 Software License...
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Power key Touchscreen Getting Started Battery cover Mounting spine Latch mini-USB connector (under weather cap) Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started Power key Touchscreen Getting Started Battery cover Mounting spine Latch mini-USB connector (under weather cap) Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Getting Started Battery Information Oregon units operate on the Oregon, press . 2. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Battery cover Latch To select...
... precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Getting Started Battery Information Oregon units operate on the Oregon, press . 2. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Battery cover Latch To select...
Owner's Manual
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... power lines. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. OR From the Compass page,... touch and hold the device level while calibrating. Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) outdoors. "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed...
... power lines. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. OR From the Compass page,... touch and hold the device level while calibrating. Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) outdoors. "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed...
Owner's Manual
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...does not change the language of battery you to use the Oregon USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. • Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. GPS-select Normal, WAAS (Wide Area...Augmentation System), or Demo Mode (GPS off). Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. The new profile becomes your current profile. This profile is a copy of location and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential corrections from a RTCM beacon...
...does not change the language of battery you to use the Oregon USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. • Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. GPS-select Normal, WAAS (Wide Area...Augmentation System), or Demo Mode (GPS off). Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. The new profile becomes your current profile. This profile is a copy of location and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential corrections from a RTCM beacon...
Owner's Manual
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... when activated. DGPS: from 10 to 16 ft. (from -20 to 70°C)* *The temperature rating of the Oregon may exceed the usable range of some batteries. diagonal (76 mm) backlit 65K color TFT display (240 × 400 pixels) Case: Rugged plastic, waterproof to IPX7...rupture at high temperatures. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: 4.5 in . Appendix Power Source: Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or precharged NiMH) alkaline not recommended for Oregon 550 and 550t Battery Life: Up to 16 hours Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical* *Subject to accuracy degradation to 5 m) ...
... when activated. DGPS: from 10 to 16 ft. (from -20 to 70°C)* *The temperature rating of the Oregon may exceed the usable range of some batteries. diagonal (76 mm) backlit 65K color TFT display (240 × 400 pixels) Case: Rugged plastic, waterproof to IPX7...rupture at high temperatures. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: 4.5 in . Appendix Power Source: Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or precharged NiMH) alkaline not recommended for Oregon 550 and 550t Battery Life: Up to 16 hours Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical* *Subject to accuracy degradation to 5 m) ...
Owner's Manual
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...Oregon Series Owner's Manual The unit does not track satellites in extreme Northern and Southern latitudes)* Resolution: 1 degree Altimeter: Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to navigate using Demo mode because the GPS receiver.... Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver off . no memory battery required Map Storage: Internal or microSD Card Performance Receiver: more than 12 channel WAAS enabled/High sensitivity...Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite;
...Oregon Series Owner's Manual The unit does not track satellites in extreme Northern and Southern latitudes)* Resolution: 1 degree Altimeter: Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to navigate using Demo mode because the GPS receiver.... Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver off . no memory battery required Map Storage: Internal or microSD Card Performance Receiver: more than 12 channel WAAS enabled/High sensitivity...Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite;
Owner's Manual
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.... Lift the latch on your Garmin dealer. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37 Insert the smaller connector on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. To connect your Oregon to a USB port on the back of the Oregon. 2. Appendix Installing a microSD™ Card The Oregon microSD data card tray is located beneath the AA batteries. Go to your computer...
.... Lift the latch on your Garmin dealer. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37 Insert the smaller connector on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. To connect your Oregon to a USB port on the back of the Oregon. 2. Appendix Installing a microSD™ Card The Oregon microSD data card tray is located beneath the AA batteries. Go to your computer...
Owner's Manual
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Replace the batteries and the battery cover. To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to the computer with the USB cable. 2. Open MapSource on . 3. Turn the Oregon on your Oregon and computer maps such as MapSource or maps accessed on the MapSource Transfer menu. Connect the Oregon to and from Oregon Series Owner's Manual Click Receive From Device... or...
Replace the batteries and the battery cover. To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to the computer with the USB cable. 2. Open MapSource on . 3. Turn the Oregon on your Oregon and computer maps such as MapSource or maps accessed on the MapSource Transfer menu. Connect the Oregon to and from Oregon Series Owner's Manual Click Receive From Device... or...
Owner's Manual
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... storage device, and you can purchase a separate microSD card for optimal performance and maximum battery life. Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for additional external memory. Paste the file into the Garmin or the microSD card/volume. Note: The Oregon is not recoverable. Highlight the file and press the Delete key on your computer. 3. Loading...
... storage device, and you can purchase a separate microSD card for optimal performance and maximum battery life. Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for additional external memory. Paste the file into the Garmin or the microSD card/volume. Note: The Oregon is not recoverable. Highlight the file and press the Delete key on your computer. 3. Loading...
Owner's Manual
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...Oregon Series Owner's Manual To restore factory settings, touch Setup > Reset > Restore Defaults to maximize battery life: • Do not adjust the backlight more than is necessary (page 3). com). Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore your automobile, consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin.... Using a backlight level above 50% of maximum level for a prolonged period of time, will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page 26). ...
...Oregon Series Owner's Manual To restore factory settings, touch Setup > Reset > Restore Defaults to maximize battery life: • Do not adjust the backlight more than is necessary (page 3). com). Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore your automobile, consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin.... Using a backlight level above 50% of maximum level for a prolonged period of time, will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page 26). ...
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...zoom 27 avoidance setup 29 B background dashboard 22 screen 26 backlight 3 timeout 26 barometer mode 32 battery 2 optimal battery type 39 bearing 31 C cadence sensor 33 calibration altimeter 33 compass 10 camera 19 carabiner 41 Communicator Garmin 23 compass calibration 10 north reference 31 course 31 D data fields changing 8, 12, 18, ... or variable 32 elevation/distance 32 elevation/time 32 elevation plot 17 customizing 32 F factory settings 40 fitness setup 33 fixed elevation 32 G Garmin serial 25 Garmin spanner 25 geocaches 23 GPS setting 25 grid north 31 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 43
...zoom 27 avoidance setup 29 B background dashboard 22 screen 26 backlight 3 timeout 26 barometer mode 32 battery 2 optimal battery type 39 bearing 31 C cadence sensor 33 calibration altimeter 33 compass 10 camera 19 carabiner 41 Communicator Garmin 23 compass calibration 10 north reference 31 course 31 D data fields changing 8, 12, 18, ... or variable 32 elevation/distance 32 elevation/time 32 elevation plot 17 customizing 32 F factory settings 40 fitness setup 33 fixed elevation 32 G Garmin serial 25 Garmin spanner 25 geocaches 23 GPS setting 25 grid north 31 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 43
Quick Reference Guide
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Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for product warnings and other important information. To select the battery type: 1. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in...
Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for product warnings and other important information. To select the battery type: 1. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Main page indicate satellite strength. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker . 2. To use the Oregon for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The bars on the Oregon. Touch or to an open area, away...
... Main page indicate satellite strength. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker . 2. To use the Oregon for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The bars on the Oregon. Touch or to an open area, away...
Quick Reference Guide
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...the compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the direction you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. While outdoors, hold the compass level when navigating. Touch Start and follow the on-screen directions. Touch Setup > Heading > Press ...To Begin Compass Calibration. 3. To view the compass: Note: the Oregon 200 series has only a GPS compass and does not include an electronic compass. 1. For the Oregon 300, and 400 series, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is ...
...the compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the direction you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. While outdoors, hold the compass level when navigating. Touch Start and follow the on-screen directions. Touch Setup > Heading > Press ...To Begin Compass Calibration. 3. To view the compass: Note: the Oregon 200 series has only a GPS compass and does not include an electronic compass. 1. For the Oregon 300, and 400 series, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is ...