Quick Start Manual
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To select the battery type: 1. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for product warnings and other important information. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2. Warning...
To select the battery type: 1. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for product warnings and other important information. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2. Warning...
Quick Start Manual
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...and quickly release . 2. Your current location is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch or to use the map: 1. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To turn the Oregon on or off the Oregon, press and hold . To lock or unlock the screen: 1....: 1. When the bars are removed. To turn off : 1. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. To use the Oregon for several months. Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to zoom. 3. Touch or to adjust the brightness levels. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen).
...and quickly release . 2. Your current location is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch or to use the map: 1. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To turn the Oregon on or off the Oregon, press and hold . To lock or unlock the screen: 1....: 1. When the bars are removed. To turn off : 1. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. To use the Oregon for several months. Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to zoom. 3. Touch or to adjust the brightness levels. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen).
Quick Start Manual
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... pointer points to your destination. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual If the bearing pointer points toward the top of the direction you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. Calibrate the compass after moving . To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. If it...
... pointer points to your destination. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual If the bearing pointer points toward the top of the direction you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. Calibrate the compass after moving . To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. If it...
Important Safety and Product Information
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...transmission levers. It is designed to provide route suggestions. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. Using another battery presents a risk of the device controls while driving. To prevent damage,...destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use your local waste disposal department to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. Health Warning This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of vision is provided...
...transmission levers. It is designed to provide route suggestions. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. Using another battery presents a risk of the device controls while driving. To prevent damage,...destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use your local waste disposal department to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. Health Warning This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of vision is provided...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions Before using suction television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and may be incurred as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to be free from using the suction cup mount on your windshield, with the... Notice radio communications if not installed and used . In some inaccurate or result in compliance Limited Warranty with Industry expensive. In addition, Garmin reserves Other state laws allow the suction mount to a defect in materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse...
... Windshield Mounting Legal Restrictions Before using suction television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and may be incurred as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to be free from using the suction cup mount on your windshield, with the... Notice radio communications if not installed and used . In some inaccurate or result in compliance Limited Warranty with Industry expensive. In addition, Garmin reserves Other state laws allow the suction mount to a defect in materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse...
Owner's Manual
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... the cloth. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Cleaning the Camera Lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Apply lens cleaning fluid to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. by phone ...a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Caring for in the battery compartment. Use a soft lens 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 ...
... the cloth. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Cleaning the Camera Lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Apply lens cleaning fluid to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. by phone ...a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Caring for in the battery compartment. Use a soft lens 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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Table of 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... 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...
Table of 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... 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...
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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... Rechargeable NiMH. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for the best results.
... Rechargeable NiMH. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for the best results.
Owner's Manual
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...To Begin Compass Calibration. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK..., and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. OR ...
...To Begin Compass Calibration. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK..., and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. OR ...
Owner's Manual
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... and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential corrections from a RTCM beacon. Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. Battery Type-select the type of your current profile. Using System Setup Touch Setup > System. Customizing the...your current profile. This profile is a copy of battery you to use the Oregon USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. • Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. GPS-select Normal, ...
... and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential corrections from a RTCM beacon. Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. Battery Type-select the type of your current profile. Using System Setup Touch Setup > System. Customizing the...your current profile. This profile is a copy of battery you to use the Oregon USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. • Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. GPS-select Normal, ...
Owner's Manual
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... the page. North Up shows north at the top of the page. Track Up shows your own, or crop and use on the page. Battery Save-shuts off the display after you want to the screen you touch the screen. Auto Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal...> On. 2. Press and quickly release . 4. Go to capture. 3. Automotive Mode shows an automotive perspective with nextturn information to your device, you must zoom in the Garmin\scrn folder on after the backlight timeout period. Customizing the Oregon Customizing the Display Touch Setup > Display.
... the page. North Up shows north at the top of the page. Track Up shows your own, or crop and use on the page. Battery Save-shuts off the display after you want to the screen you touch the screen. Auto Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal...> On. 2. Press and quickly release . 4. Go to capture. 3. Automotive Mode shows an automotive perspective with nextturn information to your device, you must zoom in the Garmin\scrn folder on after the backlight timeout period. Customizing the Oregon Customizing the Display Touch Setup > Display.
Owner's Manual
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...% typical (WAAS accuracy in . DGPS: from 10 to 16 ft. (from -20°C to 70°C)* *The temperature rating of the Oregon may exceed the usable range of some batteries. diagonal (76 mm) backlit 65K color TFT display (240 × 400 pixels) Case: Rugged plastic, waterproof to IPX7 Temperature Range: From -4°...
...% typical (WAAS accuracy in . DGPS: from 10 to 16 ft. (from -20°C to 70°C)* *The temperature rating of the Oregon may exceed the usable range of some batteries. diagonal (76 mm) backlit 65K color TFT display (240 × 400 pixels) Case: Rugged plastic, waterproof to IPX7 Temperature Range: From -4°...
Owner's Manual
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Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 ...3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. no memory battery required Map Storage: Internal or microSD Card Performance Receiver: more than 12 channel WAAS enabled/High sensitivity Acquisition Times: < 1 second (warm start) ... Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Compass: Accuracy: ± 2 degrees (± 5 degrees in Demo mode. 36 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or for practice.
Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 ...3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. no memory battery required Map Storage: Internal or microSD Card Performance Receiver: more than 12 channel WAAS enabled/High sensitivity Acquisition Times: < 1 second (warm start) ... Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Compass: Accuracy: ± 2 degrees (± 5 degrees in Demo mode. 36 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or for practice.
Owner's Manual
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... the GPS receiver is located beneath the AA batteries. Insert the smaller connector on the bottom of the Oregon (page 2), and remove the battery cover and the batteries. Installing a microSD Card The Oregon microSD card tray is turned off. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37 Lift the weather cap... cards from your computer: 1. Go to store files such as images, cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. garmin.com for compatible map products. Any satellite signalstrength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of the cable to ...
... the GPS receiver is located beneath the AA batteries. Insert the smaller connector on the bottom of the Oregon (page 2), and remove the battery cover and the batteries. Installing a microSD Card The Oregon microSD card tray is turned off. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37 Lift the weather cap... cards from your computer: 1. Go to store files such as images, cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. garmin.com for compatible map products. Any satellite signalstrength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of the cable to ...
Owner's Manual
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In addition to map and data storage, the microSD card can copy and paste files from www.garmin.com /products/communicator. 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Select the file. 3. Push the card into the device drives/volumes. 1. To remove the microSD card, ... your computer, you can be used to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator plug-in from your computer for the file. 2. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Metal cover MicroSD card tray MicroSD card 4. Select Edit > Paste. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Lift the metal cover. 3. Select Edit...
In addition to map and data storage, the microSD card can copy and paste files from www.garmin.com /products/communicator. 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Select the file. 3. Push the card into the device drives/volumes. 1. To remove the microSD card, ... your computer, you can be used to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator plug-in from your computer for the file. 2. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Metal cover MicroSD card tray MicroSD card 4. Select Edit > Paste. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Lift the metal cover. 3. Select Edit...
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... a file onto the Oregon or microSD card: 1. Remove the battery cover and insert a microSD card (page 37). 2. NOTE: The Oregon is provided by lithium batteries, precharged (ready-to the Oregon and your computer keyboard. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Appendix 4. Paste the file into the Garmin or the microSD card/volume. Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for additional external...
... a file onto the Oregon or microSD card: 1. Remove the battery cover and insert a microSD card (page 37). 2. NOTE: The Oregon is provided by lithium batteries, precharged (ready-to the Oregon and your computer keyboard. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Appendix 4. Paste the file into the Garmin or the microSD card/volume. Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for additional external...
Owner's Manual
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... Consider the following suggestions to Factory Settings > Yes. 40 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore your automobile, consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin .com). To restore factory settings, touch Setup > Reset > Restore Defaults to maximize battery life: • Do not adjust the backlight more than is...
... Consider the following suggestions to Factory Settings > Yes. 40 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore your automobile, consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin .com). To restore factory settings, touch Setup > Reset > Restore Defaults to maximize battery life: • Do not adjust the backlight more than is...
Owner's Manual
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... avoidance setup 29 B background dashboard 21 screen 26 backlight 3 timeout 26 barometer mode 32 battery 2 optimal battery type 39 battery save 26 bearing 31 C cadence sensor 33 calibration altimeter 33 compass 10 camera 19, 29 carabiner 41 Communicator Garmin 23 compass calibration 10 north reference 31 course 31 D dashboard 21 Index data fields changing... elevation fixed or variable 32 elevation/distance 32 elevation/time 32 elevation plot 17 customizing 32 F factory settings 40 fitness setup 33 fixed elevation 32 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 43
... avoidance setup 29 B background dashboard 21 screen 26 backlight 3 timeout 26 barometer mode 32 battery 2 optimal battery type 39 battery save 26 bearing 31 C cadence sensor 33 calibration altimeter 33 compass 10 camera 19, 29 carabiner 41 Communicator Garmin 23 compass calibration 10 north reference 31 course 31 D dashboard 21 Index data fields changing... elevation fixed or variable 32 elevation/distance 32 elevation/time 32 elevation plot 17 customizing 32 F factory settings 40 fitness setup 33 fixed elevation 32 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 43