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... road signs. • Always operate the vehicle in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ...• Contact your product contains or accepts street maps. If your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. dashboard. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any...experience a shortened life span or may affect safety while navigating. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. It is provided in death or serious injury. ...
... road signs. • Always operate the vehicle in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ...• Contact your product contains or accepts street maps. If your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. dashboard. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any...experience a shortened life span or may affect safety while navigating. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. It is provided in death or serious injury. ...
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... storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Groundspeak Inc., in the... hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this and other countries. Oregon™, Colorado™, and myGarmin™ are trademarks of such...
... storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Groundspeak Inc., in the... hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this and other countries. Oregon™, Colorado™, and myGarmin™ are trademarks of such...
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button on the screen. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Connect to zoom in or zoom out. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger...touch a series of items in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon™ 200 • Oregon 300 • Oregon 400t, 400c, and 400i • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "... or on the Map page to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com.
button on the screen. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Connect to zoom in or zoom out. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger...touch a series of items in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon™ 200 • Oregon 300 • Oregon 400t, 400c, and 400i • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "... or on the Map page to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com.
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... compartment. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go to...
... compartment. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go to...
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Oregon Series Features Features US Inland Lakes Mapping 200 300 400t 400c 400i Optional Optional Optional Optional Yes 550 550t Optional Optional US, UK, or Aus BlueChart Mapping Optional Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional ... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Oregon Series Owner's Manual iii
Oregon Series Features Features US Inland Lakes Mapping 200 300 400t 400c 400i Optional Optional Optional Optional Yes 550 550t Optional Optional US, UK, or Aus BlueChart Mapping Optional Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional ... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Oregon Series Owner's Manual iii
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Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories 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... 18 Using the Camera 19 Viewing Images 20 Calculating the Size of an Area 20 Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception 21 iv Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories 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... 18 Using the Camera 19 Viewing Images 20 Calculating the Size of an Area 20 Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception 21 iv Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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Trip Computer 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 ...Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD™ Card...... 37 Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints 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 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 42 Index 43 Oregon Series Owner's Manual...
Trip Computer 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 ...Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD™ Card...... 37 Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints 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 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 42 Index 43 Oregon Series Owner's Manual...
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Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Use a soft lens cloth. Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry. vi Oregon Series Owner's Manual Caring for the Oregon Cleaning the case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components.
Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Use a soft lens cloth. Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry. vi Oregon Series Owner's Manual Caring for the Oregon Cleaning the case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components.
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Getting Started Power key Touchscreen Getting Started Battery cover Mounting spine Latch mini-USB connector (under weather cap) Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started Power key Touchscreen Getting Started Battery cover Mounting spine Latch mini-USB connector (under weather cap) Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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...: 1. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. To turn on two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH,... or Pre-Charged NiMH. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. To ...
...: 1. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. To turn on two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH,... or Pre-Charged NiMH. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. To ...
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...current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. See (page 26) to adjust the brightness levels. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Locking the Screen Lock the screen to an ...open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen). While the Oregon is on the Main menu indicate ...
...current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. See (page 26) to adjust the brightness levels. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Locking the Screen Lock the screen to an ...open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen). While the Oregon is on the Main menu indicate ...
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... access additional applications. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Touch an item from the Main menu. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the...
... access additional applications. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Touch an item from the Main menu. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the...
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...A colored line indicates your destination. Touch a category. 3. Touch Go. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 5. Touch Where To?. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Basic Navigation • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). • Geocaches-a list ...choose a point on your current location. 4. See page (page iii) for a list of the 50 closest cities to a destination with the Oregon. Touch one of the following items: • Recent Finds-items you may be listed. • Cities-a list of features available on your ...
...A colored line indicates your destination. Touch a category. 3. Touch Go. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 5. Touch Where To?. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Basic Navigation • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). • Geocaches-a list ...choose a point on your current location. 4. See page (page iii) for a list of the 50 closest cities to a destination with the Oregon. Touch one of the following items: • Recent Finds-items you may be listed. • Cities-a list of features available on your ...
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... to your destination as indicated on page 9. Information button 4. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch > Compass. 8. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Touch . 5. A colored line indicates your destination. 4. To navigate to spell a part of...
... to your destination as indicated on page 9. Information button 4. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch > Compass. 8. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Touch . 5. A colored line indicates your destination. 4. To navigate to spell a part of...
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... 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. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Where To?. 2. Touch a destination. 7. Stop Navigating To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. To navigate...
... 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. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Where To?. 2. Touch a destination. 7. Stop Navigating To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. To navigate...
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..., touch one of the screen for additional information. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. If necessary, pan...
..., touch one of the screen for additional information. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. If necessary, pan...
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...navigating to your direction. To save the waypoint. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you to ensure maximum accuracy. Touch the information button at the ...top of the screen. 3. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save. 2. Note: Holding the compass level is similar to the next point on the Map page:...
...navigating to your direction. To save the waypoint. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you to ensure maximum accuracy. Touch the information button at the ...top of the screen. 3. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save. 2. Note: Holding the compass level is similar to the next point on the Map page:...
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...touch and hold the device level while calibrating. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings... your turning speed. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) outdoors. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20...
...touch and hold the device level while calibrating. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings... your turning speed. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) outdoors. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20...
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... Bearing to destination Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Course Pointer Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator Course line to the destination. The ...points toward the top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the compass. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing or course pointer on the compass. If it points any other direction, turn toward that direction until...
... Bearing to destination Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Course Pointer Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator Course line to the destination. The ...points toward the top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the compass. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing or course pointer on the compass. If it points any other direction, turn toward that direction until...
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... distance between dots on your path. On the Compass page, touch a data field. 2. This is based on the course deviation indicator. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The scale refers to either side of the compass ring. To change the Compass page data fields: 1.
... distance between dots on your path. On the Compass page, touch a data field. 2. This is based on the course deviation indicator. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The scale refers to either side of the compass ring. To change the Compass page data fields: 1.