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... viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use voice prompts when possible. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ..., such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may affect safety while navigating. ... correct replacement batteries. If these guidelines as well to determine if your product's owner's manual to ensure safe navigating: • When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the...
... viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use voice prompts when possible. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ..., such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may affect safety while navigating. ... correct replacement batteries. If these guidelines as well to determine if your product's owner's manual to ensure safe navigating: • When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the...
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...manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a registered trademark of this document is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. Oregon...in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without the express permission of Garmin. The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ...
...manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a registered trademark of this document is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. Oregon...in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without the express permission of Garmin. The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ...
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... used in order. button on the screen. Connect to touch that you by completing our online registration today. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Product Registration Help us better support you should touch the Where... • Oregon 300 • Oregon 400t, 400c, and 400i • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Keep...
... used in order. button on the screen. Connect to touch that you by completing our online registration today. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Product Registration Help us better support you should touch the Where... • Oregon 300 • Oregon 400t, 400c, and 400i • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Keep...
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... batteries as indicated on page 2. Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in the battery compartment. ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Oregon is located in -country support information, or contact...
... batteries as indicated on page 2. Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in the battery compartment. ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Oregon is located in -country support information, or contact...
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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. Caring for the Oregon Cleaning the case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. vi Oregon Series Owner's Manual Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Use a soft lens cloth. Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry. Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary.
Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Caring for the Oregon Cleaning the case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. vi Oregon Series Owner's Manual Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Use a soft lens cloth. Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry. Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary.
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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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...Off the Oregon 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH, or Pre-Charged NiMH. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best... results. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. To turn off the Oregon... is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Use precharged... Battery Information Oregon units operate on the Oregon, press . 2. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down...
...Off the Oregon 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH, or Pre-Charged NiMH. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best... results. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. To turn off the Oregon... is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Use precharged... Battery Information Oregon units operate on the Oregon, press . 2. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down...
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...Go outdoors to change the backlight timeout. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen). Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. The bars on , press and quickly release ... find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Press and quickly release . 2. While the Oregon is on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Locking the Screen Lock...
...Go outdoors to change the backlight timeout. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen). Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. The bars on , press and quickly release ... find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Press and quickly release . 2. While the Oregon is on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Locking the Screen Lock...
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... an item from the Main menu. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Main menu Touch or to discard the changes. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Change other attributes, if necessary. • Touch to access additional ...
... an item from the Main menu. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Main menu Touch or to discard the changes. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Change other attributes, if necessary. • Touch to access additional ...
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... (page 4). • Photos-a list of features available on your current location. 4. Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. or choose a point on your destination. note: Depending on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Oregon Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your course. 5. To navigate to your device. Touch Go.
... (page 4). • Photos-a list of features available on your current location. 4. Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. or choose a point on your destination. note: Depending on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Oregon Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your course. 5. To navigate to your device. Touch Go.
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... to navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. Use the compass to navigate to a point on page 9. Touch a point on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your destination. 4. Touch Go. To navigate to your destination as indicated on the map. 3. Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling...
... to navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. Use the compass to navigate to a point on page 9. Touch a point on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your destination. 4. Touch Go. To navigate to your destination as indicated on the map. 3. Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling...
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...? > Stop Navigation. Items are listed in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint. • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch or to zoom. 3. To navigate to a destination near .
...? > Stop Navigation. Items are listed in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint. • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch or to zoom. 3. To navigate to a destination near .
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..., pan to the location you want to review. 2. 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. On the Map...
..., pan to the location you want to review. 2. 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. On the Map...
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... page 31. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to your direction. Hold the compass level when navigating to save the waypoint. Using the Compass The Compass ...save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. On the Map page, touch the point you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you want to the next point on the Map page: 1.
... page 31. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to your direction. Hold the compass level when navigating to save the waypoint. Using the Compass The Compass ...save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. On the Map page, touch the point you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you want to the next point on the Map page: 1.
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...batteries. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) outdoors. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" may...the device level while calibrating. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. For all Oregons except the 550 or 550t, hold the middle of the compass. 2.
...batteries. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) outdoors. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" may...the device level while calibrating. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. For all Oregons except the 550 or 550t, hold the middle of the compass. 2.
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... the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to destination The course pointer provides an indication of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. Course Pointer Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator...traveling Bearing to destination Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to your destination. Direction you are moving. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing or course pointer on the compass.
... the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to destination The course pointer provides an indication of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. Course Pointer Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator...traveling Bearing to destination Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to your destination. Direction you are moving. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing or course pointer on the compass.
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... if you avoid hazards to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual This is based on water or where there are navigating on your path. Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for...
... if you avoid hazards to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual This is based on water or where there are navigating on your path. Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for...