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...Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2. Insert the ..., or lithium batteries. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for best results. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for...
...Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2. Insert the ..., or lithium batteries. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for best results. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for...
Quick Start Manual
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...Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the map: 1. Touch or to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch or to pan the map. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness levels. To turn off : 1. To turn on the... Oregon, press . 2. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Your current location is on or off the Oregon, press and hold . To turn the Oregon on , press...
...Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the map: 1. Touch or to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch or to pan the map. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness levels. To turn off : 1. To turn on the... Oregon, press . 2. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Your current location is on or off the Oregon, press and hold . To turn the Oregon on , press...
Quick Start Manual
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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 directly toward ... influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 2. Calibrate the compass after moving . Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. The bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the compass. If the bearing pointer points toward the top...
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 directly toward ... influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 2. Calibrate the compass after moving . Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. The bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the compass. If the bearing pointer points toward the top...
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... you want to your current location as a waypoint: 1. Touch to discard the changes. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. To reposition a waypoint to reposition. 3. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch the information button at the top of the screen. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Reposition Here...
... you want to your current location as a waypoint: 1. Touch to discard the changes. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. To reposition a waypoint to reposition. 3. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch the information button at the top of the screen. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Reposition Here...
Quick Start Manual
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... route: 1. Touch Use > . 5. Touch > Where To? > Routes to your saved waypoints, enter coordinates, find points of the screen. 4. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch Go. Touch Map. 2. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch Where To?. 2. A colored line indicates your tracks: 1. Touch the point on the route. 4. To stop navigating, touch...
... route: 1. Touch Use > . 5. Touch > Where To? > Routes to your saved waypoints, enter coordinates, find points of the screen. 4. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch Go. Touch Map. 2. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch Where To?. 2. A colored line indicates your tracks: 1. Touch the point on the route. 4. To stop navigating, touch...
Quick Start Manual
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..., Show On Map. To connect your Oregon to a USB port on the Map page indicates your computer: 1. Insert the smaller connector on the bottom of the cable to your track. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual 2. Record, Do Not Show; Visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information...
..., Show On Map. To connect your Oregon to a USB port on the Map page indicates your computer: 1. Insert the smaller connector on the bottom of the cable to your track. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual 2. Record, Do Not Show; Visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information...
Owner's Manual
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... (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. microSD™ is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, Oregon® , and BlueChart® g2 are registered ...trademarks of Groundspeak Inc., in the content without obligation to download a single copy of such changes or improvements. Used with permission. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any purpose without notice. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of this manual...
... (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. microSD™ is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, Oregon® , and BlueChart® g2 are registered ...trademarks of Groundspeak Inc., in the content without obligation to download a single copy of such changes or improvements. Used with permission. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any purpose without notice. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of this manual...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual Conventions When you should touch a series of items in the product box for using 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 are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin...
... Manual Conventions When you should touch a series of items in the product box for using 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 are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin...
Owner's Manual
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...screen with the cloth. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer 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. In ...the USA, go to the Garmin Web site at 0808 2380000. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Oregon Series Owner's Manual...
...screen with the cloth. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer 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. In ...the USA, go to the Garmin Web site at 0808 2380000. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Oregon Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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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
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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... batteries, observing polarity. 3. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Stored data is not lost when...
... batteries, observing polarity. 3. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Stored data is not lost when...
Owner's Manual
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... Screen Lock the screen to adjust the brightness levels. Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. The bars on the Oregon. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Touch Lock Screen. See (page 26) to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Go outdoors to change the backlight timeout. When...
... Screen Lock the screen to adjust the brightness levels. Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. The bars on the Oregon. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Touch Lock Screen. See (page 26) to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Go outdoors to change the backlight timeout. When...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Touch or to change. 4. Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch to make the changes. 5. To mark your current ... Accessing Applications from the Main Menu You can access all Oregon applications from the Main menu. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to access additional applications...
Main Menu Touch or to change. 4. Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch to make the changes. 5. To mark your current ... Accessing Applications from the Main Menu You can access all Oregon applications from the Main menu. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to access additional applications...
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... Where To?. 2. Touch Go. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 5. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch a category. 3. A colored line indicates your destination. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1. Touch one of the following ...
... Where To?. 2. Touch Go. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 5. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch a category. 3. A colored line indicates your destination. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1. Touch one of the following ...
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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 your destination. 4. Touch the destination. 6. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 7. To navigate to spell a part of ...
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 your destination. 4. Touch the destination. 6. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 7. To navigate to spell a part of ...
Owner's Manual
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... To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch Map. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch or to pan the map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Touch Where To?. 2. Touch . 3. Touch a destination. 7. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. Touch > Compass. 9. Use the...
... To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch Map. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch or to pan the map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Touch Where To?. 2. Touch . 3. Touch a destination. 7. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. Touch > Compass. 9. Use the...
Owner's Manual
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If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information. Touch the location. 3. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information. Touch the location. 3. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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... when you want to save the waypoint. The electronic compass is similar to your direction. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. To open the Compass...
... when you want to save the waypoint. The electronic compass is similar to your direction. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. To open the Compass...