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... page indicate satellite strength. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. Your current location is on or off the Oregon, press and hold . Touch or to use the map: 1. To turn off : 1. Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to zoom. 3. Stored data is...not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Map. The bars on the Oregon. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness levels. To use the Oregon for several months. Touch or to pan the map. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker ....
... page indicate satellite strength. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. Your current location is on or off the Oregon, press and hold . Touch or to use the map: 1. To turn off : 1. Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to zoom. 3. Stored data is...not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Map. The bars on the Oregon. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness levels. To use the Oregon for several months. Touch or to pan the map. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker ....
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... your current location: 1. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch to discard the changes. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch to discard the changes. Touch Reposition Here. Touch letters, numbers,... to change . 4. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To review information about a point on the map: 1. Touch the location you want to reposition. 3. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. Touch an attribute you ...
... your current location: 1. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch to discard the changes. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch to discard the changes. Touch Reposition Here. Touch letters, numbers,... to change . 4. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To review information about a point on the map: 1. Touch the location you want to reposition. 3. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. Touch an attribute you ...
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To navigate to a point on the map. 3. Touch the point on the map: 1. To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch Go. Touch Go > > Compass. ...5. Use the compass to navigate to your tracks: 1. Touch to select a starting point. 2. A colored line indicates your destination. Touch Map. 2. Touch Route Planner > > to save the route...
To navigate to a point on the map. 3. Touch the point on the map: 1. To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch Go. Touch Go > > Compass. ...5. Use the compass to navigate to your tracks: 1. Touch to select a starting point. 2. A colored line indicates your destination. Touch Map. 2. Touch Route Planner > > to save the route...
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... indicates your current track: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on your computer: 1. Lift the weather cap on the USB cable into the mini USB connector. 3. Insert the smaller ...connector on the bottom of the cable to your computer. Touch Do Not Record; Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Record, Do Not Show; To clear your track. or Record, Show On Map. Visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. 2.
... indicates your current track: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on your computer: 1. Lift the weather cap on the USB cable into the mini USB connector. 3. Insert the smaller ...connector on the bottom of the cable to your computer. Touch Do Not Record; Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Record, Do Not Show; To clear your track. or Record, Show On Map. Visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. 2.
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Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan Nov. 2009 www.garmin.com Part Number 190-01140-01 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd.
Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan Nov. 2009 www.garmin.com Part Number 190-01140-01 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd.
Important Safety and Product Information
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... some countries, complete and accurate Industry Canada Compliance map information is either not available or is no guarantee that interference will , at no charge to mount the Garmin equipment off and on a different laws and ordinances. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines, ...for parts or labor, provided that is on , the user is not an authorized service provider of Garmin. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of the FCC Rules. In some inaccurate or result in materials or workmanship for one...
... some countries, complete and accurate Industry Canada Compliance map information is either not available or is no guarantee that interference will , at no charge to mount the Garmin equipment off and on a different laws and ordinances. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines, ...for parts or labor, provided that is on , the user is not an authorized service provider of Garmin. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of the FCC Rules. In some inaccurate or result in materials or workmanship for one...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... the exclusive right to the Garmin service center in this product. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of any purpose requiring precise measurement of map data in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for warranty coverage. Avertissements d'installation et d'utilisation • Lors de l'installation de l'appareil dans...
... the exclusive right to the Garmin service center in this product. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of any purpose requiring precise measurement of map data in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for warranty coverage. Avertissements d'installation et d'utilisation • Lors de l'installation de l'appareil dans...
Owner's Manual
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...to touch that you should touch a series of items in or zoom out. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that item on the Map page to zoom in order. Introduction Warning See the Important Safety ... Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to the Main menu. • Touch or on the screen...better support you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin.com.
...to touch that you should touch a series of items in or zoom out. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that item on the Map page to zoom in order. Introduction Warning See the Important Safety ... Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to the Main menu. • Touch or on the screen...better support you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin.com.
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...) Ltd. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. 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. Caring for in the .... In the USA, go to the Garmin Web site at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Cleaning the Camera Lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Oregon is located in -country support information, ...
...) Ltd. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. 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. Caring for in the .... In the USA, go to the Garmin Web site at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Cleaning the Camera Lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Oregon is located in -country support information, ...
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...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 to a Destination........ 5 Stopping Navigation 7 Using the Map 7 Using the Compass 9 Bearing and Course Pointers....11 Managing Waypoints...
...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 to a Destination........ 5 Stopping Navigation 7 Using the Map 7 Using the Compass 9 Bearing and Course Pointers....11 Managing Waypoints...
Owner's Manual
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... Contents Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception 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 Customizing the Main Menu.... 28 Changing the Camera Settings 29 Changing...
... Contents Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception 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 Customizing the Main Menu.... 28 Changing the Camera Settings 29 Changing...
Owner's Manual
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Touch Where To?. 2. Basic Navigation • All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by the preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of Interest may be listed. • Cities-a list of the 50 closest cities to a destination using Where To?: 1. To navigate to your current ... closest tide stations. 4. A colored line indicates your course. 5. Use the compass to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination with the Oregon. Touch > Compass. 6. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch Go.
Touch Where To?. 2. Basic Navigation • All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by the preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of Interest may be listed. • Cities-a list of the 50 closest cities to a destination using Where To?: 1. To navigate to your current ... closest tide stations. 4. A colored line indicates your course. 5. Use the compass to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination with the Oregon. Touch > Compass. 6. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch Go.
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... your course. 7. Use the compass to navigate to a point on the map. 3. Touch . 5. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch a point on the map: 1. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch Go. Information button 4. Touch Map. 2. Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated...
... your course. 7. Use the compass to navigate to a point on the map. 3. Touch . 5. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch a point on the map: 1. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch Go. Information button 4. Touch Map. 2. Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated...
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...Touch Where To?. 2. Touch a destination. 7. Touch > Compass. 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Select from the location you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch Go. Touch the location you selected. 6. Items are listed ...in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. To navigate to a destination near . Touch . 3. Basic Navigation ...
...Touch Where To?. 2. Touch a destination. 7. Touch > Compass. 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Select from the location you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch Go. Touch the location you selected. 6. Items are listed ...in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. To navigate to a destination near . Touch . 3. Basic Navigation ...
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On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information. Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. 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. To change the Map page data fields: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Touch the location. 3. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2.
On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information. Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. 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. To change the Map page data fields: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Touch the location. 3. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2.
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... and a bearing pointer. To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. To save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. On the Map page, touch the point you to save. 2. To turn the electronic compass off, see...
... and a bearing pointer. To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. To save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. On the Map page, touch the point you to save. 2. To turn the electronic compass off, see...
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...to 50 routes. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route you want to view > View Map. Creating Routes You can edit any of the point on the map. • Move Down (or Up)- Touch > Where To? > Routes to save the... route. 7. Touch the first item on the map: 1. changes the order of your stored routes. To edit a route: 1. Touch the route you want to ... to edit and select from the following options: • Review-shows the point on the route. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the point you want to edit > Edit Route. 3.
...to 50 routes. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route you want to view > View Map. Creating Routes You can edit any of the point on the map. • Move Down (or Up)- Touch > Where To? > Routes to save the... route. 7. Touch the first item on the map: 1. changes the order of your stored routes. To edit a route: 1. Touch the route you want to ... to edit and select from the following options: • Review-shows the point on the route. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the point you want to edit > Edit Route. 3.
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... route: 1. Touch Do Not Record; Viewing the Active Route 1. To reverse the order of the path you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the Map page indicates your current route are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Touch Route Planner. 2. Managing Tracks A track... is inserted before the point you want to delete > Delete Route. or Record, Show On Map. For more information on the route. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks • Insert-adds an additional point on Tracks setup, see page 27...
... route: 1. Touch Do Not Record; Viewing the Active Route 1. To reverse the order of the path you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the Map page indicates your current route are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Touch Route Planner. 2. Managing Tracks A track... is inserted before the point you want to delete > Delete Route. or Record, Show On Map. For more information on the route. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks • Insert-adds an additional point on Tracks setup, see page 27...
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... Track Manager page. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To save and view your current track: Touch Track Manager > Current Track. • View Map-shows your current track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 17) for your current track. • Save Track-saves your current route. •...: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. To clear your current track. Touch Where To? > Tracks. 2. Archived or loaded tracks are listed on the map, view elevation plots, or navigate the track. 16 Oregon Series Owner's Manual To open a saved track: 1.
... Track Manager page. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To save and view your current track: Touch Track Manager > Current Track. • View Map-shows your current track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 17) for your current track. • Save Track-saves your current route. •...: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. To clear your current track. Touch Where To? > Tracks. 2. Archived or loaded tracks are listed on the map, view elevation plots, or navigate the track. 16 Oregon Series Owner's Manual To open a saved track: 1.
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Elevation Plot The Oregon can be found in some Garmin topographic cartography. Additional Tools Using the 3D View The Oregon 450t and 550t have a 3D view. Go to open the Elevation Plot page. • To adjust the distance or time scale, touch or . • To display ...elevation data, touch a point on the plot. To set which changes are recorded, see page 32. • Touch Elevation Plot to http://buy.garmin.com for compatible map products. 3D View • Touch 3D View. Additional Tools • Touch to increase the angle of elevation, and touch to decrease the angle of...
Elevation Plot The Oregon can be found in some Garmin topographic cartography. Additional Tools Using the 3D View The Oregon 450t and 550t have a 3D view. Go to open the Elevation Plot page. • To adjust the distance or time scale, touch or . • To display ...elevation data, touch a point on the plot. To set which changes are recorded, see page 32. • Touch Elevation Plot to http://buy.garmin.com for compatible map products. 3D View • Touch 3D View. Additional Tools • Touch to increase the angle of elevation, and touch to decrease the angle of...