Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...; When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on field of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use voice prompts when possible. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened life span or may use a sharp object to remove the batteries. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access...
...; When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on field of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use voice prompts when possible. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened life span or may use a sharp object to remove the batteries. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... installed and used to radio or television reception, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to comply with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is no guarantee that interference will not occur in locations that does not obstruct the driver's view of certain electronics. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable...
... installed and used to radio or television reception, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to comply with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is no guarantee that interference will not occur in locations that does not obstruct the driver's view of certain electronics. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. This warranty does not cover failures due to operate this distributor provides local service for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Write the tracking number clearly on the outside the United States. Online auction confirmations are not eligible for units purchased outside of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of map data in this period, Garmin will not replace missing...
... devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. This warranty does not cover failures due to operate this distributor provides local service for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Write the tracking number clearly on the outside the United States. Online auction confirmations are not eligible for units purchased outside of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of map data in this period, Garmin will not replace missing...
Owner's Manual
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... ii Oregon Series Features iii Caring for the Oregon vi 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 3 Basic Navigation 4 Accessing Applications from the Main menu 4 Creating Waypoints 4 Navigating to a Destination........ 5 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...
... ii Oregon Series Features iii Caring for the Oregon vi 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 3 Basic Navigation 4 Accessing Applications from the Main menu 4 Creating Waypoints 4 Navigating to a Destination........ 5 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the Display.......... 26 Map Setup 26 Tracks Setup 27 Customizing the Main menu.... 28 Routing Setup 28 Changing the Camera Settings 29 Changing Marine Settings........ 29 Changing Time Settings........... 30 Changing Measurement Units 30 Position Format 31 Modifying the Compass........... 31 Altimeter Setup 32 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...
... the Display.......... 26 Map Setup 26 Tracks Setup 27 Customizing the Main menu.... 28 Routing Setup 28 Changing the Camera Settings 29 Changing Marine Settings........ 29 Changing Time Settings........... 30 Changing Measurement Units 30 Position Format 31 Modifying the Compass........... 31 Altimeter Setup 32 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...
Owner's Manual
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... install the batteries: 1. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH, or Pre-Charged NiMH. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . 2. Getting Started Battery Information Oregon units operate on the Oregon, press . 2. To turn on...
... install the batteries: 1. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH, or Pre-Charged NiMH. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . 2. Getting Started Battery Information Oregon units operate on the Oregon, press . 2. To turn on...
Owner's Manual
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... > Compass. 6. Touch a category. 3. Basic Navigation • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). • Geocaches-a list of downloaded geocaches (page 23). • Routes-a list of routes (page 14). • All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by the preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of Interest may not see all of features available on your destination. Touch Go. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to your device. or choose a point...
... > Compass. 6. Touch a category. 3. Basic Navigation • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). • Geocaches-a list of downloaded geocaches (page 23). • Routes-a list of routes (page 14). • All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by the preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of Interest may not see all of features available on your destination. Touch Go. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to your device. or choose a point...
Owner's Manual
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...? > Stop Navigation. Touch and drag the screen to your course. 8. Select from the location you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Use the compass to navigate to pan the map. Items are listed in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint. • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Touch > Compass. 9. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch a category. Touch a destination. 7. Oregon Series Owner's Manual...
...? > Stop Navigation. Touch and drag the screen to your course. 8. Select from the location you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Use the compass to navigate to pan the map. Items are listed in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint. • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Touch > Compass. 9. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch a category. Touch a destination. 7. Oregon Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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Using the Compass The Compass page guides you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. If you to your direction. Hold the compass level when navigating to save the waypoint. Touch to ensure maximum accuracy. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to the...
Using the Compass The Compass page guides you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. If you to your direction. Hold the compass level when navigating to save the waypoint. Touch to ensure maximum accuracy. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to the...
Owner's Manual
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... > View Map. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Touch the route you want to edit > Edit Route. 3. Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to 50 routes. Touch the point you want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to select a starting point. 2. Touch Route Planner > > to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the route. 4. Touch Route Planner. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks...
... > View Map. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Touch the route you want to edit > Edit Route. 3. Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to 50 routes. Touch the point you want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to select a starting point. 2. Touch Route Planner > > to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the route. 4. Touch Route Planner. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks...
Owner's Manual
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... your current track. • Save Track-saves your current route. • Save Portion-allows you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map, view elevation plots, or navigate the track. 16 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Where To? > Tracks. 2. Record, Do Not Show; To clear your tracks: 1. For more information on the Track Manager page. Archived or loaded tracks are listed on Tracks setup, see page 27. To open a saved track: 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To record your current track: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log...
... your current track. • Save Track-saves your current route. • Save Portion-allows you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map, view elevation plots, or navigate the track. 16 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Where To? > Tracks. 2. Record, Do Not Show; To clear your tracks: 1. For more information on the Track Manager page. Archived or loaded tracks are listed on Tracks setup, see page 27. To open a saved track: 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks To record your current track: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log...
Owner's Manual
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... options listed to receive data. 4. Sharing Information Wirelessly The Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t can wirelessly share waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches with another wireless enabled Garmin recreational handheld. 1. To display elevation data, touch a point on the screen. On the receiving unit, touch Receive. Data fields Distance or time scale Elevation Plot Page Changing the Elevation Plot Data Fields 1. Additional Tools 3. Place the units within 10 feet (3 meters) of data to send. 18 Oregon Series Owner's Manual On the sending unit, touch the...
... options listed to receive data. 4. Sharing Information Wirelessly The Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t can wirelessly share waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches with another wireless enabled Garmin recreational handheld. 1. To display elevation data, touch a point on the screen. On the receiving unit, touch Receive. Data fields Distance or time scale Elevation Plot Page Changing the Elevation Plot Data Fields 1. Additional Tools 3. Place the units within 10 feet (3 meters) of data to send. 18 Oregon Series Owner's Manual On the sending unit, touch the...
Owner's Manual
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... shows your current location, the GPS accuracy, your Oregon to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-view the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at the bottom of the Main menu. To view the Satellite page: Touch at your Oregon (see page iii), you can also set your current elevation, satellite locations, and signal strength. use a calendar. • Calculator - Other Tools Depending on your current location. • Stopwatch-use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps...
... shows your current location, the GPS accuracy, your Oregon to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-view the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at the bottom of the Main menu. To view the Satellite page: Touch at your Oregon (see page iii), you can also set your current elevation, satellite locations, and signal strength. use a calendar. • Calculator - Other Tools Depending on your current location. • Stopwatch-use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps...
Owner's Manual
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... or Demo Mode (GPS off). Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. To add a new profile: Touch Setup > Profiles > . Battery Type-select the type 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. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones On or Off. The new profile becomes your current profile. Language-select the text language on the Oregon. Changing the text...
... or Demo Mode (GPS off). Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. To add a new profile: Touch Setup > Profiles > . Battery Type-select the type 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. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones On or Off. The new profile becomes your current profile. Language-select the text language on the Oregon. Changing the text...
Owner's Manual
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Automotive Mode Auto Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for map items. • Detail-select the amount of the map. Show Data Fields-hide or show data fields on or off. Showing more slowly. Touch Distance, Time, or Auto. If your map. On the Main menu, touch Setup > Tracks. Map Information-touch the check box to redraw more detail may cause the map to display a map. Track Log-turn track recording on the Map page. Advanced Map Setup-set the zoom levels, the text size, and...
Automotive Mode Auto Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for map items. • Detail-select the amount of the map. Show Data Fields-hide or show data fields on or off. Showing more slowly. Touch Distance, Time, or Auto. If your map. On the Main menu, touch Setup > Tracks. Map Information-touch the check box to redraw more detail may cause the map to display a map. Track Log-turn track recording on the Map page. Advanced Map Setup-set the zoom levels, the text size, and...
Owner's Manual
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... the strength of actual satellite signals. Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver off . to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. Caution: Do not try to proper user calibration. 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) < 33 seconds (cold start) < 36 seconds (autolocate) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Compass: Accuracy: ± 2 degrees 36 (±...
... the strength of actual satellite signals. Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver off . to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. Caution: Do not try to proper user calibration. 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) < 33 seconds (cold start) < 36 seconds (autolocate) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Compass: Accuracy: ± 2 degrees 36 (±...
Owner's Manual
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... transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator plug-in from MapSource: 1. on . 3. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Turn the Oregon on the MapSource Transfer menu. or Send To Device... Before transferring data to or from a Web site directly to and from Oregon Series Owner's Manual Appendix metal cover microSD card tray microSD card 4. In addition to map and data storage, the microSD card can be used to the computer with the USB cable. 2. Connect the Oregon...
... transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator plug-in from MapSource: 1. on . 3. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Turn the Oregon on the MapSource Transfer menu. or Send To Device... Before transferring data to or from a Web site directly to and from Oregon Series Owner's Manual Appendix metal cover microSD card tray microSD card 4. In addition to map and data storage, the microSD card can be used to the computer with the USB cable. 2. Connect the Oregon...
Owner's Manual
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Changes you plan on using Setup are restored to the original factory settings. Appendix 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. Using a backlight level above 50% of maximum level for a prolonged period of time, will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page 26). • Turn tones off if not needed...
Changes you plan on using Setup are restored to the original factory settings. Appendix 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. Using a backlight level above 50% of maximum level for a prolonged period of time, will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page 26). • Turn tones off if not needed...
Owner's Manual
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..., map 26 P Photo Viewer 19 pictures 19 plot type 32 POI 5 points of interest 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 SD card 37 sensors 34 serial, Garmin 25 serial number ii share wirelessly 18 spanner, Garmin 25 spot soundings 29 stop navigating 7 stopwatch 21 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
..., map 26 P Photo Viewer 19 pictures 19 plot type 32 POI 5 points of interest 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 SD card 37 sensors 34 serial, Garmin 25 serial number ii share wirelessly 18 spanner, Garmin 25 spot soundings 29 stop navigating 7 stopwatch 21 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Quick Reference Guide
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... pan the map. Press and quickly release . 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. CAUTION: Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the map: 1. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Turn on the Main page indicate satellite strength. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness levels. To turn the Oregon on the Oregon, press . 2. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch Map. Stored data is not...
... pan the map. Press and quickly release . 2. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. CAUTION: Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the map: 1. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Turn on the Main page indicate satellite strength. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness levels. To turn the Oregon on the Oregon, press . 2. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch Map. Stored data is not...