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... lithium batteries for product warnings and other important information. To install the batteries: 1. To select the battery type: 1. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Battery cover... Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for best results. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature.
... lithium batteries for product warnings and other important information. To install the batteries: 1. To select the battery type: 1. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Battery cover... Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for best results. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature.
Quick Start Manual
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... satellite strength. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness levels. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. The bars on the Oregon. To use the Oregon for several months. When the bars are removed. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. To turn off : 1. Touch or to pan the...
... satellite strength. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness levels. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. The bars on the Oregon. To use the Oregon for several months. When the bars are removed. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. To turn off : 1. Touch or to pan the...
Quick Start Manual
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... bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination. Calibrate the compass after moving . While outdoors, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is pointing toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead.... To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. The bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the compass. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To calibrate the electronic compass: 1.
... bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination. Calibrate the compass after moving . While outdoors, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is pointing toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead.... To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. The bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the compass. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To calibrate the electronic compass: 1.
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... to make the changes. 5. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch the waypoint. 3. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. To mark your current location: 1. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch the location you want to review. 2. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to change . 4. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Save and Edit...
... to make the changes. 5. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch the waypoint. 3. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. To mark your current location: 1. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch the location you want to review. 2. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to change . 4. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Save and Edit...
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... information button at the top of interest, and more. 1. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. To record your course. 5. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch a category. 3. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch the point on the route. 4. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Touch Use > . 5. To navigate to your saved...
... information button at the top of interest, and more. 1. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. To record your course. 5. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch a category. 3. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch the point on the route. 4. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Touch Use > . 5. To navigate to your saved...
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To connect your Oregon to a USB port on the USB cable into the mini USB connector. 3. Lift the weather cap on the Map page indicates your computer: 1. If you ... cable to your track. Insert the smaller connector on your current track: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. Touch Do Not Record; To clear your computer. Visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. Record, Do Not Show; or Record, Show On Map...
To connect your Oregon to a USB port on the USB cable into the mini USB connector. 3. Lift the weather cap on the Map page indicates your computer: 1. If you ... cable to your track. Insert the smaller connector on your current track: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. Touch Do Not Record; To clear your computer. Visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. Record, Do Not Show; or Record, Show On Map...
Owner's Manual
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... be viewed and to change or improve its subsidiaries. Used with permission. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be used without notice. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, Oregon® , and BlueChart® g2 are registered trademarks of Groundspeak Inc., in the USA and other electronic storage medium to...
... be viewed and to change or improve its subsidiaries. Used with permission. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be used without notice. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, Oregon® , and BlueChart® g2 are registered trademarks of Groundspeak Inc., in the USA and other electronic storage medium to...
Owner's Manual
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... and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you should touch a series of items in a safe place. Introduction Manual Conventions When you by completing our online registration today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, ...in order. button on the Map page to zoom in or zoom out. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that item on the screen. Go to http://my.garmin.com...
... and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you should touch a series of items in a safe place. Introduction Manual Conventions When you by completing our online registration today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, ...in order. button on the Map page to zoom in or zoom out. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that item on the screen. Go to http://my.garmin.com...
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... mild detergent solution, and wipe it dry. Caring 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 the cloth. In Europe, go to the cloth and gently wipe ...In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at 0808 2380000. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Use a soft lens cloth. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
... mild detergent solution, and wipe it dry. Caring 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 the cloth. In Europe, go to the cloth and gently wipe ...In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at 0808 2380000. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Use a soft lens cloth. Oregon Series 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...
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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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... 2. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Weather cap 2. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Lift the latch, and remove the battery... cover. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3....
... 2. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Weather cap 2. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Lift the latch, and remove the battery... cover. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3....
Owner's Manual
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... satellite signals. See (page 26) to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. The bars on the Oregon. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Touch Lock Screen. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Go outdoors to adjust the brightness levels. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly release . 2. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Touch or to an...
... satellite signals. See (page 26) to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. The bars on the Oregon. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Touch Lock Screen. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Go outdoors to adjust the brightness levels. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly release . 2. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Touch or to an...
Owner's Manual
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... the changes. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main Menu You can access all... Oregon applications from the Main menu. Main Menu Touch or to make the changes. 5. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to access additional applications. Touch to ...
... the changes. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main Menu You can access all... Oregon applications from the Main menu. Main Menu Touch or to make the changes. 5. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to access additional applications. Touch to ...
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Touch > Compass. 6. Touch Where To?. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch a category. 3. Touch one of the following items: • Recent Finds-items you have recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints (page 4). • Photos-a list .... To navigate to your course. 5. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. A colored line indicates your destination.
Touch > Compass. 6. Touch Where To?. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch a category. 3. Touch one of the following items: • Recent Finds-items you have recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints (page 4). • Photos-a list .... To navigate to your course. 5. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. A colored line indicates your destination.
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Touch Go. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Use the compass to navigate to a point on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Touch . 5. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch Map. 2. A colored line ...
Touch Go. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Use the compass to navigate to a point on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Touch . 5. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch Map. 2. A colored line ...
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... Map To use the map: 1. Touch and drag the screen to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch Map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Basic Navigation 5. Touch Go. Touch . 3. Touch > Compass. 9. Select from the location you want to pan the map. Touch or to zoom. 3. Your current location...
... Map To use the map: 1. Touch and drag the screen to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch Map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Basic Navigation 5. Touch Go. Touch . 3. Touch > Compass. 9. Select from the location you want to pan the map. Touch or to zoom. 3. Your current location...
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On the Map page, touch one of the screen: 1. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 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. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Touch the location. 3. To change the Map page data fields: 1. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2.
On the Map page, touch one of the screen: 1. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 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. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Touch the location. 3. To change the Map page data fields: 1. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2.
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Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. If you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to your direction. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To save the waypoint. On the Map page, touch the point you want to a magnetic compass when you to the next point on the Map...
Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. If you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to your direction. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To save the waypoint. On the Map page, touch the point you want to a magnetic compass when you to the next point on the Map...