Quick Start Manual
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Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for best results. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2. Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in...
Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for best results. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2. Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in...
Quick Start Manual
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... Main page indicate satellite strength. Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the map: 1. Stored data is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. To turn the Oregon on the Oregon. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker . 2. To lock or unlock the screen: 1. Press and...
... Main page indicate satellite strength. Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the map: 1. Stored data is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. To turn the Oregon on the Oregon. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker . 2. To lock or unlock the screen: 1. Press and...
Quick Start Manual
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... the first item on the map: 1. Touch the item to which you want to select a starting point. 2. Touch Route Planner > > to navigate. 4. Touch Use > . 5. Touch Where To?. 2. To navigate to your destination. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch the point on the map. ...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 a category. 3. To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. page to navigate to navigate the route. Touch to...
... the first item on the map: 1. Touch the item to which you want to select a starting point. 2. Touch Route Planner > > to navigate. 4. Touch Use > . 5. Touch Where To?. 2. To navigate to your destination. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch the point on the map. ...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 a category. 3. To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. page to navigate to navigate the route. Touch to...
Important Safety and Product Information
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...or above any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the windshield. • Always use your local waste disposal department to dispose of direct sunlight, such as in accordance with the correct replacement battery. Do not place the... maneuver or would place the vehicle in an unattended vehicle. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in an unsafe situation. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. If these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may ...
...or above any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the windshield. • Always use your local waste disposal department to dispose of direct sunlight, such as in accordance with the correct replacement battery. Do not place the... maneuver or would place the vehicle in an unattended vehicle. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in an unsafe situation. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. If these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may ...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as a result of the FCC rules. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be used in materials or workmanship for one of the FCC Rules. Repairs should be incurred as batteries,...the essential requirements and other states have enacted restrictions against harmful interference in specific locations on the windshield. device in normal use of Garmin. In some countries, complete and accurate Industry Canada Compliance map information is either not available or is in a particular ...
... nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as a result of the FCC rules. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be used in materials or workmanship for one of the FCC Rules. Repairs should be incurred as batteries,...the essential requirements and other states have enacted restrictions against harmful interference in specific locations on the windshield. device in normal use of Garmin. In some countries, complete and accurate Industry Canada Compliance map information is either not available or is in a particular ...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... coverage. completeness of map data in the area of any package purchased through services that are obtained and/or used for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for service. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. If... applicable, this warranty is intended to be used only as a travel aid and must be THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED ...
... coverage. completeness of map data in the area of any package purchased through services that are obtained and/or used for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for service. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. If... applicable, this warranty is intended to be used only as a travel aid and must be THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED ...
Owner's Manual
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..., Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, Oregon® , and BlueChart® g2 are registered trademarks of Groundspeak Inc., in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of SanDisk or its subsidiaries. Windows® is a registered trademark...
..., Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, Oregon® , and BlueChart® g2 are registered trademarks of Groundspeak Inc., in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of SanDisk or its subsidiaries. Windows® is a registered trademark...
Owner's Manual
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This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Go to http://my.garmin.com. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i For example, if you see more choices. • Touch to return to the previous screen. • Touch to return... completing our online registration today. Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide 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 ...
This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Go to http://my.garmin.com. Oregon Series Owner's Manual i For example, if you see more choices. • Touch to return to the previous screen. • Touch to return... completing our online registration today. Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...800.1020. Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Oregon Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go 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. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens ...
...800.1020. Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Oregon Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go 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. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens ...
Owner's Manual
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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, Routes...
...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, Routes...
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...Position Format 31 Modifying the 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 ...
...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...Position Format 31 Modifying the 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Owner's Manual Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. To install the batteries: 1. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not...
... Owner's Manual Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. To install the batteries: 1. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not...
Owner's Manual
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...Use the compass to navigate to your current location. • Tides-a list of the closest tide stations. 4. 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 a location. Touch Go. Oregon...-a list of tracks (page 15). • Coordinates-enter the coordinates of the 50 closest cities to a Destination You can use Where To? A colored line indicates your course. 5. Touch > Compass. 6. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination...
...Use the compass to navigate to your current location. • Tides-a list of the closest tide stations. 4. 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 a location. Touch Go. Oregon...-a list of tracks (page 15). • Coordinates-enter the coordinates of the 50 closest cities to a Destination You can use Where To? A colored line indicates your course. 5. Touch > Compass. 6. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination...
Owner's Manual
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Touch . 5. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Use the compass to navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. To navigate to your destination. 4. Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch > Compass. 8. On the Main menu...
Touch . 5. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Use the compass to navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. To navigate to your destination. 4. Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on page 9. 6 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch > Compass. 8. On the Main menu...
Owner's Manual
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Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch > Compass. 9. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. Select from the location you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Your current location is indicated ... your destination as indicated on page 9. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch Map. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Touch Where To?. 2. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch Go. To navigate to a destination near .
Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch > Compass. 9. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. Select from the location you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Your current location is indicated ... your destination as indicated on page 9. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch Map. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 7 Touch Where To?. 2. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch Go. To navigate to a destination near .
Owner's Manual
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... level when navigating. On the Map page, touch the point you want to a magnetic compass when you are stationary or walking. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to your direction. Basic Navigation It ...also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. ...
... level when navigating. On the Map page, touch the point you want to a magnetic compass when you are stationary or walking. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to your direction. Basic Navigation It ...also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. ...
Owner's Manual
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... moving. To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. Course Pointer Direction you are traveling directly toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to...
... moving. To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. Course Pointer Direction you are traveling directly toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to...
Owner's Manual
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... to destination" to compensate for deviation and to get back on the course deviation indicator. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to the distance between dots on course. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. On the...
... to destination" to compensate for deviation and to get back on the course deviation indicator. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to the distance between dots on course. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. On the...
Owner's Manual
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...waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch Reposition Here. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 You can edit waypoints to change the picture. Touch the attribute. 4. Touch to delete. 3. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. NOTE: On ..., and the depth of the waypoint. Touch Delete Waypoint. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to discard the changes.
...waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch Reposition Here. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 You can edit waypoints to change the picture. Touch the attribute. 4. Touch to delete. 3. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. NOTE: On ..., and the depth of the waypoint. Touch Delete Waypoint. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to discard the changes.
Owner's Manual
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Touch the first item on the route. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Touch Route Planner. 2. changes the order of your stored routes. Touch Use > . 5. Touch the route you want to view > View Map. Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Touch > Where To? > Routes to select a starting...
Touch the first item on the route. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Touch Route Planner. 2. changes the order of your stored routes. Touch Use > . 5. Touch the route you want to view > View Map. Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Touch > Where To? > Routes to select a starting...