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Product Registration Help us better support you should touch a series of items in order. This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i For example, if you see more choices. • Touch to return to the previous .... Introduction Manual Conventions When you should touch the Where To? Go to http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and...
Product Registration Help us better support you should touch a series of items in order. This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i For example, if you see more choices. • Touch to return to the previous .... Introduction Manual Conventions When you should touch the Where To? Go to http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and...
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... cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Cleaning the Camera Lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Caring for in the battery compartment. Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Cleaning the Screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your...
... cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Cleaning the Camera Lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Caring for in the battery compartment. Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Cleaning the Screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your...
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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 Navigating...
... 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 Navigating...
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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
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... remove the battery cover. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for the best results. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Standard alkaline batteries are removed. To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. To turn on the...
... remove the battery cover. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for the best results. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Standard alkaline batteries are removed. To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. To turn on the...
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.... 2. Press and quickly release . 2. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. The bars on the Oregon. Touch Lock Screen. Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly release . 2. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to...
.... 2. Press and quickly release . 2. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. The bars on the Oregon. Touch Lock Screen. Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly release . 2. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to...
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... or to discard the changes. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to change. 4. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing...
... or to discard the changes. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to change. 4. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing...
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... to a destination using Where To?: 1. Touch Where To?. 2. A colored line indicates your current location. • Tides-a list of a location. To navigate to a destination with the Oregon. Touch Go. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch a category. 3. Navigating to a Destination You can use Where To?
... to a destination using Where To?: 1. Touch Where To?. 2. A colored line indicates your current location. • Tides-a list of a location. To navigate to a destination with the Oregon. Touch Go. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch a category. 3. Navigating to a Destination You can use Where To?
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Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. Touch . 5. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to a point on the map. 3. Information button 4. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch a point on the map: 1. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch Go. To ...
Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. Touch . 5. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to a point on the map. 3. Information button 4. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch a point on the map: 1. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch Go. To ...
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... you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch a destination. 7. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Items are listed in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Touch...
... you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch a destination. 7. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Items are listed in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Touch...
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Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen: 1. Touch the information button at the top of the screen for additional information. On the Map page, touch one of the data fields. 2. Touch the location. 3. To change the Map page data fields: 1.
Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen: 1. Touch the information button at the top of the screen for additional information. On the Map page, touch one of the data fields. 2. Touch the location. 3. To change the Map page data fields: 1.
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... page: Touch Compass. Touch to save . 2. The electronic compass is similar to a magnetic compass when you to the next point on the Map page: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are stationary or walking. On the Map page...
... page: Touch Compass. Touch to save . 2. The electronic compass is similar to a magnetic compass when you to the next point on the Map page: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are stationary or walking. On the Map page...
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To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of ...
To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of ...
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Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates ... compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the compass. If the bearing pointer points toward your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11
Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates ... compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the compass. If the bearing pointer points toward your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11
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The course line to get back on your original starting point. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for deviation and to your path. This is based on course. The scale refers to ...
The course line to get back on your original starting point. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for deviation and to your path. This is based on course. The scale refers to ...
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...All Waypoints > Yes. Touch the attribute. 4. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Touch the waypoint. 3. Touch the waypoint you can edit waypoints to reposition. 3. To reposition a waypoint to your current location, and... You can change the name, the symbol, the comment, the location, the elevation, and the depth of the waypoint. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to change the picture. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. ...
...All Waypoints > Yes. Touch the attribute. 4. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Touch the waypoint. 3. Touch the waypoint you can edit waypoints to reposition. 3. To reposition a waypoint to your current location, and... You can change the name, the symbol, the comment, the location, the elevation, and the depth of the waypoint. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to change the picture. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. ...
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... route is complete. 6. Touch the point you want to edit and select from the following options: • Review-shows the point on the route. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the route. 4. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks waypoint, the picture will not be deleted. Touch Use > . 5. Touch...
... route is complete. 6. Touch the point you want to edit and select from the following options: • Review-shows the point on the route. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the route. 4. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks waypoint, the picture will not be deleted. Touch Use > . 5. Touch...
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... before the point you are shown. 2. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. If you have traveled. The additional point is a recording of points on a route: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Touch Do Not Record; Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route you want to reverse > Reverse Route. or Record, Show On Map. Touch Active Route...
... before the point you are shown. 2. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. If you have traveled. The additional point is a recording of points on a route: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Touch Do Not Record; Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route you want to reverse > Reverse Route. or Record, Show On Map. Touch Active Route...
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... view the tracks on the Track Manager page. Archived or loaded tracks are listed on the map, view elevation plots, or navigate the track. 16 Oregon Series Owner's Manual To clear your current track. To open a saved track: 1. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To save and view your current track: Touch Track Manager...
... view the tracks on the Track Manager page. Archived or loaded tracks are listed on the map, view elevation plots, or navigate the track. 16 Oregon Series Owner's Manual To clear your current track. To open a saved track: 1. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To save and view your current track: Touch Track Manager...