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...and other important information. button on the screen. Go to zoom in order. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a safe place. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to ...on the Map page to http://my.garmin.com. For example, if you should touch the Where To? 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 ...
...and other important information. button on the screen. Go to zoom in order. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a safe place. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to ...on the Map page to http://my.garmin.com. For example, if you should touch the Where To? 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 ...
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... a cloth dampened with the cloth. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. In the USA, go to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Use a soft lens cloth. Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at 0808 2380000. Cleaning the Camera Lens Clean the lens... only when necessary. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your...
... a cloth dampened with the cloth. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. In the USA, go to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Use a soft lens cloth. Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at 0808 2380000. Cleaning the Camera Lens Clean the lens... only when necessary. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using 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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... two AA batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH...is not lost when batteries are not recommended for the best results. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Lift the latch, and remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when ...
... two AA batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH...is not lost when batteries are not recommended for the best results. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. 2 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Lift the latch, and remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when ...
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... satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Press and quickly release . 2. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly release . 2. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must...
... satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Press and quickly release . 2. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly release . 2. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must...
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... mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Main Menu Touch or 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 make the changes. 5. Touch to access additional applications. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main ...
... mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Main Menu Touch or 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 make the changes. 5. Touch to access additional applications. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main ...
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Touch a category. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch Where To?. 2. Touch one of the following items: • Recent Finds-items you have recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints (page 4). • Photos-a ... a point on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Touch Go. A colored line indicates your destination. Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. Touch > Compass. 6. To navigate to your course. 5. Use the compass to navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1.
Touch a category. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 5 Touch Where To?. 2. Touch one of the following items: • Recent Finds-items you have recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints (page 4). • Photos-a ... a point on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Touch Go. A colored line indicates your destination. Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. Touch > Compass. 6. To navigate to your course. 5. Use the compass to navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1.
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On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Touch > Compass. 8. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Information button 4. Touch . 3. ...
On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Touch > Compass. 8. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Information button 4. Touch . 3. ...
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... on page 9. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch Map. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 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...
... on page 9. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch Map. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 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...
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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. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. Touch the location. 3. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. To change the Map page data fields: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2.
On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information. Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. Touch the location. 3. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. To change the Map page data fields: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Select a data type. 8 Oregon Series Owner's Manual If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2.
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... you to save. 2. If you want to your direction. To save the waypoint. Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. On the Map page, touch the point you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed...
... you to save. 2. If you want to your direction. To save the waypoint. Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. On the Map page, touch the point you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed...
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If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. OR From the Compass page, touch and hold ...
If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. OR From the Compass page, touch and hold ...
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... traveling Bearing to destination Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to destination The course pointer provides an indication of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 If it points any other direction, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward your destination. Course Pointer Direction you are... points toward the top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the direction you are moving. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass.
... traveling Bearing to destination Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to destination The course pointer provides an indication of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 If it points any other direction, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward your destination. Course Pointer Direction you are... points toward the top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the direction you are moving. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass.
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... scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation according to either side of the compass ring.
... scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation according to either side of the compass ring.
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Touch the waypoint. 3. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Reposition Here. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. To delete a waypoint: 1. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to reposition. 3. You can edit ... comment, the location, the elevation, and the depth of the waypoint. Touch to delete. 3. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to discard the changes.
Touch the waypoint. 3. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Reposition Here. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. To delete a waypoint: 1. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to reposition. 3. You can edit ... comment, the location, the elevation, and the depth of the waypoint. Touch to delete. 3. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to discard the changes.
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.... 6. changes the order of your stored routes. Touch to edit and select from the following options: • Review-shows the point on the route. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks waypoint, the picture will not be deleted.
.... 6. changes the order of your stored routes. Touch to edit and select from the following options: • Review-shows the point on the route. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks waypoint, the picture will not be deleted.
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... Planner. 2. The points on a route: 1. To record your current route are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Record, Do Not Show; Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks • Insert-adds an additional point on Tracks setup, see page 27. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch Do Not Record;
... Planner. 2. The points on a route: 1. To record your current route are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Record, Do Not Show; Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks • Insert-adds an additional point on Tracks setup, see page 27. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch Do Not Record;
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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 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To save and view your current track: Touch Track Manager > Current Track. • View Map-shows your current track...
... 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 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To save and view your current track: Touch Track Manager > Current Track. • View Map-shows your current track...