Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... contain chemicals known to the State of the unit's controls while navigating. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may affect safety while navigating. Do ...(See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to provide route suggestions. This notice is not designed to a heat source or in a high temperature location, ... in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of the batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers...
... contain chemicals known to the State of the unit's controls while navigating. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may affect safety while navigating. Do ...(See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to provide route suggestions. This notice is not designed to a heat source or in a high temperature location, ... in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of the batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers...
Owner's Manual
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... Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories ii Caring for the Oregon ii Getting Started 1 Battery Information 2 Turning On and Off the Oregon 2 Adjusting the Backlight Level..... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Locking the Screen ...Oregon Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents Stop Navigating 7 Using the Map 7 Using the Compass 9 Bearing and Course Pointers....11 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks........... 13 Modifying Waypoints 13 Creating Routes 14 Viewing Stored Routes 14 Editing and Deleting Routes.... 14 Viewing the Active Route...
... Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories ii Caring for the Oregon ii Getting Started 1 Battery Information 2 Turning On and Off the Oregon 2 Adjusting the Backlight Level..... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Locking the Screen ...Oregon Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents Stop Navigating 7 Using the Map 7 Using the Compass 9 Bearing and Course Pointers....11 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks........... 13 Modifying Waypoints 13 Creating Routes 14 Viewing Stored Routes 14 Editing and Deleting Routes.... 14 Viewing the Active Route...
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents 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 ...Modifying the Compass........... 31 Altimeter Setup 32 iv Pairing the Oregon 33 Reset 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 Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints 38 Loading and Deleting Files...... 39 Optimizing...
Table of Contents 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 ...Modifying the Compass........... 31 Altimeter Setup 32 iv Pairing the Oregon 33 Reset 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 Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints 38 Loading and Deleting Files...... 39 Optimizing...
Owner's Manual
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...your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to adjust the brightness levels. Press and quickly release . 2. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. The bars on the Oregon. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly ... . 2. Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Go outdoors to change the backlight timeout. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. See (page 26) to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Adjusting...
...your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to adjust the brightness levels. Press and quickly release . 2. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. The bars on the Oregon. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly ... . 2. Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Go outdoors to change the backlight timeout. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. See (page 26) to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Adjusting...
Owner's Manual
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...electronic compass off, see page 31. Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save. 2. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. The electronic compass is similar to a magnetic compass when you to ...save the waypoint. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are stationary or walking. To save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. Touch the information button at the top of the screen...
...electronic compass off, see page 31. Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save. 2. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. The electronic compass is similar to a magnetic compass when you to ...save the waypoint. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are stationary or walking. To save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. Touch the information button at the top of the screen...
Owner's Manual
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... waypoint: 1. Touch Delete Waypoint. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. Touch to make the changes. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for... a waypoint and then you want to delete. 3. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to reposition. 3. To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > ...
... waypoint: 1. Touch Delete Waypoint. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. Touch to make the changes. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for... a waypoint and then you want to delete. 3. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to reposition. 3. To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > ...
Owner's Manual
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... to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Touch to edit > Edit Route. 3. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the route. 4. Touch the route you want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes...
... to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Touch to edit > Edit Route. 3. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the route. 4. Touch the route you want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes...
Owner's Manual
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... point is a recording of the path you are shown. 2. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Touch the route you want to delete > Delete Route. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Touch Active Route. Touch Do Not Record; Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Active Route 1. The points on the Map page indicates your track. If...
... point is a recording of the path you are shown. 2. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Touch the route you want to delete > Delete Route. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Touch Active Route. Touch Do Not Record; Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Active Route 1. The points on the Map page indicates your track. If...
Owner's Manual
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...loaded tracks are listed on the map, view elevation plots, or navigate the track. 16 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch a saved track. You can view the tracks on the Track Manager page. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To save and view your current track: Touch Track Manager > Current Track...track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 17) for your current track. • Save Track-saves your current route. • Save Portion-allows you to select a portion of your current track to save. • Clear Current Track-erases your current track: Touch...
...loaded tracks are listed on the map, view elevation plots, or navigate the track. 16 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch a saved track. You can view the tracks on the Track Manager page. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To save and view your current track: Touch Track Manager > Current Track...track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 17) for your current track. • Save Track-saves your current route. • Save Portion-allows you to select a portion of your current track to save. • Clear Current Track-erases your current track: Touch...
Owner's Manual
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...fields. 2. On the Main menu of both units. 18 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The receiving unit indicates when it is complete. 8. On the sending unit, touch Send. 5. On the receiving unit, touch Receive. Data fields Distance or time scale Elevation Plot Page Changing... that point are shown. Touch a data type at that the transfer is ready to receive data. 4. Touch Elevation Plot > one of data to send > Send. 7. Sharing Information Wirelessly The Oregon can wirelessly share waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches with another wirelessenabled Garmin recreational device. 1.
...fields. 2. On the Main menu of both units. 18 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The receiving unit indicates when it is complete. 8. On the sending unit, touch Send. 5. On the receiving unit, touch Receive. Data fields Distance or time scale Elevation Plot Page Changing... that point are shown. Touch a data type at that the transfer is ready to receive data. 4. Touch Elevation Plot > one of data to send > Send. 7. Sharing Information Wirelessly The Oregon can wirelessly share waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches with another wirelessenabled Garmin recreational device. 1.
Owner's Manual
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... variances in distance. To change the order of the list: 1. calculates on -road routes that are shorter in map position accuracy (requires routable maps). 28 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Customizing the Main Menu You can rearrange applications on the Main menu: 1. Lock On Road-...lock the current location marker on the user setting. Calculate Routes for-select a transportation method to drive. •...
... variances in distance. To change the order of the list: 1. calculates on -road routes that are shorter in map position accuracy (requires routable maps). 28 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Customizing the Main Menu You can rearrange applications on the Main menu: 1. Lock On Road-...lock the current location marker on the user setting. Calculate Routes for-select a transportation method to drive. •...
Owner's Manual
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... to the next point. • Manual-allows you to select the next point on the route by touching the point on the active route page. • Distance-routes you to the next point on the route when you want to avoid. Changing Marine Settings Touch Setup > Marine. Light Sectors-turn the sector in an... marine navaid symbols. Touch Setup > Camera 2. Spot Soundings-turn marine colors on or off . Selecting Auto causes some light sectors to select the storage location. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 29 Customizing the...
... to the next point. • Manual-allows you to select the next point on the route by touching the point on the active route page. • Distance-routes you to the next point on the route when you want to avoid. Changing Marine Settings Touch Setup > Marine. Light Sectors-turn the sector in an... marine navaid symbols. Touch Setup > Camera 2. Spot Soundings-turn marine colors on or off . Selecting Auto causes some light sectors to select the storage location. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 29 Customizing the...
Owner's Manual
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...) can be transferred between your computer. 4. To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Click Receive From Device... Before transferring data to or from a Web site directly to and from the microSD card tray. 5. Connect the Oregon to store files such as MapSource, or maps accessed...
...) can be transferred between your computer. 4. To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Click Receive From Device... Before transferring data to or from a Web site directly to and from the microSD card tray. 5. Connect the Oregon to store files such as MapSource, or maps accessed...
Owner's Manual
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Index Symbols 3D view 23 A accessories ii active route 15 advanced map setup 27 alarms, marine 30 altimeter calibration ...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 8, 12, 18, 27... show or hide 8 daylight saving time 30 default settings 40 demo mode 36 directional letters 31 E edit routes 14 waypoints 13 elevation fixed or variable 32 elevation/distance 32 elevation/time 32 elevation plot 17 customizing 32 F ...
Index Symbols 3D view 23 A accessories ii active route 15 advanced map setup 27 alarms, marine 30 altimeter calibration ...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 8, 12, 18, 27... show or hide 8 daylight saving time 30 default settings 40 demo mode 36 directional letters 31 E edit routes 14 waypoints 13 elevation fixed or variable 32 elevation/distance 32 elevation/time 32 elevation plot 17 customizing 32 F ...
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Index G Garmin serial 25 Garmin spanner 25 geocaches 23 GPS setting 25 grid north 31 guidance method 28 H heart rate monitor 33, 34 I images viewing 20 interface 25 L language 25 light sectors 29 lock on ... (POI) 5 position format 31 pressure ambient 32 barometric 32 trending 32 unit of measurement 30 profiles 24 R recent finds 5 record method, tracks 27 registering the Oregon i routes calculate 28 edit 14 setup 28 view 15 S satellite signals 3 sensors 34 serial...
Index G Garmin serial 25 Garmin spanner 25 geocaches 23 GPS setting 25 grid north 31 guidance method 28 H heart rate monitor 33, 34 I images viewing 20 interface 25 L language 25 light sectors 29 lock on ... (POI) 5 position format 31 pressure ambient 32 barometric 32 trending 32 unit of measurement 30 profiles 24 R recent finds 5 record method, tracks 27 registering the Oregon i routes calculate 28 edit 14 setup 28 view 15 S satellite signals 3 sensors 34 serial...
Quick Start Manual
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...to your saved waypoints, enter coordinates, find points of the screen. 4. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch the point on the route. 4. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Touch to your destination. Touch the information button at the top of interest, and more. 1. Use the... Where To?. 2. Touch Map. 2. Use the compass to navigate to navigate the route. To navigate to navigate. 4. Touch the first item on the map. 3. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch the item to which you want to a destination using ...
...to your saved waypoints, enter coordinates, find points of the screen. 4. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch the point on the route. 4. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Touch to your destination. Touch the information button at the top of interest, and more. 1. Use the... Where To?. 2. Touch Map. 2. Use the compass to navigate to navigate the route. To navigate to navigate. 4. Touch the first item on the map. 3. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Touch the item to which you want to a destination using ...
