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... lithium batteries for product warnings and other important information. To install the batteries: 1. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To select the battery type: 1. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide...
... lithium batteries for product warnings and other important information. To install the batteries: 1. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To select the battery type: 1. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide...
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... on , press and quickly release . 2. The bars on the Oregon. Touch or to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Your current location is on the Oregon, press . 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Go outdoors to zoom. 3. Stored data is not lost when... batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan...
... on , press and quickly release . 2. The bars on the Oregon. Touch or to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Your current location is on the Oregon, press . 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Go outdoors to zoom. 3. Stored data is not lost when... batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan...
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...magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 2. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. While outdoors, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is pointing toward the top of the compass, you are traveling... the compass. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. 3. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Calibrate the compass after moving . If the bearing pointer points toward your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving long ...
...magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 2. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. While outdoors, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is pointing toward the top of the compass, you are traveling... the compass. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. 3. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Calibrate the compass after moving . If the bearing pointer points toward your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving long ...
Quick Start Manual
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... when changing a symbol). Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Reposition Here. Touch the location you want to review. 2. To reposition a waypoint to reposition. 3. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch an attribute you want to change . 4. Touch to discard the changes. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. Touch the...
... when changing a symbol). Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Reposition Here. Touch the location you want to review. 2. To reposition a waypoint to reposition. 3. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch an attribute you want to change . 4. Touch to discard the changes. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. Touch the...
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...? > Routes to your destination. A colored line indicates your tracks: 1. Use the compass to navigate to select a starting point. 2. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To navigate to a point on the map. 3. Touch Route Planner > > to your destination. Touch a category. 3. Touch the item to which you want to save...
...? > Routes to your destination. A colored line indicates your tracks: 1. Use the compass to navigate to select a starting point. 2. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To navigate to a point on the map. 3. Touch Route Planner > > to your destination. Touch a category. 3. Touch the item to which you want to save...
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...Lift the weather cap on your track. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. or Record, Show On Map. Record, Do Not Show; To clear your computer: 1. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. 2. Touch Do Not Record; To... connect your Oregon to a USB port on the bottom of the cable to your current track: ...
...Lift the weather cap on your track. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. or Record, Show On Map. Record, Do Not Show; To clear your computer: 1. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. 2. Touch Do Not Record; To... connect your Oregon to a USB port on the bottom of the cable to your current track: ...
Owner's Manual
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... of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other Garmin products. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, Oregon® , and BlueChart® g2 are registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. Used with permission. Garmin reserves the right to notify any person or organization ... text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any purpose without notice. © 2009-2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913...
... of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other Garmin products. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, Oregon® , and BlueChart® g2 are registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. Used with permission. Garmin reserves the right to notify any person or organization ... text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any purpose without notice. © 2009-2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913...
Owner's Manual
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... the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you by completing our online registration today. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i Introduction Manual Conventions When you should touch the... Where To? The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that item on the screen, and touch Tracks. Go to touch that you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin...
... the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you by completing our online registration today. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i Introduction Manual Conventions When you should touch the... Where To? The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that item on the screen, and touch Tracks. Go to touch that you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin...
Owner's Manual
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... for in the battery compartment. Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and wipe it dry. Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Cleaning the...
... for in the battery compartment. Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and wipe it dry. Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Cleaning the...
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... i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories ii Caring for the Oregon ii Getting Started 1 Battery Information 2 Turning the Oregon On and Off 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 Creating Waypoints 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents...
... i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories ii Caring for the Oregon ii Getting Started 1 Battery Information 2 Turning the Oregon On and Off 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 Creating Waypoints 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents...
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...Compass........... 31 iv Altimeter Setup 32 Pairing the Oregon 33 Reset the Device 34 Viewing Your Oregon Information 34 Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Using Demo Mode 36 Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD Card........... 37 Transferring Files to Your Computer 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 Agreement 42 Index 43 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
...Compass........... 31 iv Altimeter Setup 32 Pairing the Oregon 33 Reset the Device 34 Viewing Your Oregon Information 34 Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Using Demo Mode 36 Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD Card........... 37 Transferring Files to Your Computer 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 Agreement 42 Index 43 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Power key Touchscreen Getting Started Camera lens (550 and 550t) Battery cover Mounting spine Latch Mini-USB connector (under weather cap) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 1
Getting Started Power key Touchscreen Getting Started Camera lens (550 and 550t) Battery cover Mounting spine Latch Mini-USB connector (under weather cap) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 1
Owner's Manual
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... are removed. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. Weather cap 2. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. To install...
... are removed. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. Weather cap 2. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. To install...
Owner's Manual
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... on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 See (page 26) to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. The bars on , press and quickly release . 2. Press and quickly release...
... on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 See (page 26) to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. The bars on , press and quickly release . 2. Press and quickly release...
Owner's Manual
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... letters, numbers, or symbols to access additional applications. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to discard the changes. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Main Menu Touch or to make the ...
... letters, numbers, or symbols to access additional applications. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to discard the changes. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Main Menu Touch or to make the ...
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... of the 50 closest cities to your destination. Use the compass to navigate to a destination with the Oregon. To navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Touch Where To?. 2. Touch Go. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch > Compass. 6. Navigating to a destination using Where To?: 1. A colored line indicates your course. 5. Touch one of the...
... of the 50 closest cities to your destination. Use the compass to navigate to a destination with the Oregon. To navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Touch Where To?. 2. Touch Go. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch > Compass. 6. Navigating to a destination using Where To?: 1. A colored line indicates your course. 5. Touch one of the...
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.... 2. Touch a point on page 9. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Information button 4. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch characters to a point on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the destination. 6. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on the map. 3. Touch Map. 2. Use the compass...
.... 2. Touch a point on page 9. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Information button 4. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch characters to a point on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the destination. 6. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on the map. 3. Touch Map. 2. Use the compass...
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...; A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Use the compass to navigate to zoom. 3. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Basic Navigation 5. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch Map. To navigate to a destination near . Touch . 3. Using...
...; A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Use the compass to navigate to zoom. 3. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Basic Navigation 5. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch Map. To navigate to a destination near . Touch . 3. Using...
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Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the location. 3. Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2.
Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the location. 3. Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2.
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If you want to save. 2. To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. The electronic compass is similar ...
If you want to save. 2. To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. The electronic compass is similar ...