Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
Page 2
...its packaging, and its components glove box. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not input destinations, change settings, or...manual to all driving conditions. Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating, and always be fully aware of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. dashboard. contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause • Do not use...correct replacement batteries. Using other factors that may present a risk of the unit's controls while navigating. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for...
...its packaging, and its components glove box. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not input destinations, change settings, or...manual to all driving conditions. Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating, and always be fully aware of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. dashboard. contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause • Do not use...correct replacement batteries. Using other factors that may present a risk of the unit's controls while navigating. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for...
Owner's Manual
Page 2
... in the USA and other countries. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this document is a registered trademark of Garmin. Oregon™, Colorado™, and myGarmin™ are trademarks... this and other Garmin products. These trademarks may be viewed and to download a single copy of this manual or any person or organization of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin hereby grants permission to print one copy of this manual or of any ...
... in the USA and other countries. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this document is a registered trademark of Garmin. Oregon™, Colorado™, and myGarmin™ are trademarks... this and other Garmin products. These trademarks may be viewed and to download a single copy of this manual or any person or organization of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin hereby grants permission to print one copy of this manual or of any ...
Owner's Manual
Page 3
... the Where To? Introduction This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. For example, if you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to zoom in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon™ 200 • Oregon 300 • Oregon 400t, 400c, and 400i • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and... the Map page to touch that you by completing our online registration today. button on the screen. Connect to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
... the Where To? Introduction This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. For example, if you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to zoom in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon™ 200 • Oregon 300 • Oregon 400t, 400c, and 400i • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and... the Map page to touch that you by completing our online registration today. button on the screen. Connect to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... (800) 800.1020. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. 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 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2.
... (800) 800.1020. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. 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 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2.
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... 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 ...Route......... 15 Managing Tracks 15 Additional Tools 17 Elevation Plot 17 Sharing Information Wirelessly 18 Using the Camera 19 Viewing Images 20 Calculating the Size of an Area 20 Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception ...
... 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 ...Route......... 15 Managing Tracks 15 Additional Tools 17 Elevation Plot 17 Sharing Information Wirelessly 18 Using the Camera 19 Viewing Images 20 Calculating the Size of an Area 20 Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception ...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
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...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. vi Oregon Series Owner's Manual Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use a soft lens cloth. Caring for the Oregon Cleaning the case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry.
Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. vi Oregon Series Owner's Manual Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use a soft lens cloth. Caring for the Oregon Cleaning the case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry.
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . 2. Turning On...To install the batteries: 1. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. To turn on two AA...
... batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . 2. Turning On...To install the batteries: 1. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. To turn on two AA...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
...Depending on your device. See page (page iii) for a list of the options listed below. To navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Touch one of the following items: • Recent Finds-items you may be listed. • Cities-a list of geotagged...not see all of features available on the map to navigate to your destination. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch Where To?. 2. Touch a category. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your current location. 4. or choose a point on your device, you have recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints...
...Depending on your device. See page (page iii) for a list of the options listed below. To navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Touch one of the following items: • Recent Finds-items you may be listed. • Cities-a list of geotagged...not see all of features available on the map to navigate to your destination. Touch > Compass. 6. Touch Where To?. 2. Touch a category. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your current location. 4. or choose a point on your device, you have recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Information button 4. Touch characters to a point on the map. 3. Touch Go. To navigate to spell a part of the name ... 1. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch Map. 2. Touch > Compass. 8. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Use the compass to navigate to your destination. 4. Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 7.
... indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Information button 4. Touch characters to a point on the map. 3. Touch Go. To navigate to spell a part of the name ... 1. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch Map. 2. Touch > Compass. 8. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Use the compass to navigate to your destination. 4. Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 7.
Owner's Manual
Page 15
...; A Waypoint. • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch a destination. 7. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch Map. Basic Navigation 5. Use the compass to navigate to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch or to pan the map. Stop...
...; A Waypoint. • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch a destination. 7. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch Map. Basic Navigation 5. Use the compass to navigate to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch or to pan the map. Stop...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... page guides you are using an Oregon 550 or 550t. Touch to save . 2. If you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to a magnetic compass when you to ensure maximum accuracy. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i...Map page, touch the point you are stationary or walking. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save the waypoint. Note: Holding the compass level is similar to the next point ...
... page guides you are using an Oregon 550 or 550t. Touch to save . 2. If you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to a magnetic compass when you to ensure maximum accuracy. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i...Map page, touch the point you are stationary or walking. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save the waypoint. Note: Holding the compass level is similar to the next point ...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... of the compass, you are moving. To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. 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 the arrow ...Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to destination The course pointer provides an indication of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator Course line to your destination, regardless of the...
... of the compass, you are moving. To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. 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 the arrow ...Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to destination The course pointer provides an indication of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator Course line to your destination, regardless of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to either side of the compass ring. It also helps you are no major obstacles in your original starting point. On ... a data field. 2. The scale refers to the distance between dots on your path. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation according to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. Move back to the "course...
The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to either side of the compass ring. It also helps you are no major obstacles in your original starting point. On ... a data field. 2. The scale refers to the distance between dots on your path. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation according to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. Move back to the "course...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... Delete All Waypoints > Yes. Touch the attribute. 4. Touch the waypoint you want to delete. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Touch the waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 6. To reposition a waypoint to your current location..., and to delete waypoints. Touch Reposition Here. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. To edit a waypoint: 1. On the Oregon...
... Delete All Waypoints > Yes. Touch the attribute. 4. Touch the waypoint you want to delete. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Touch the waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 6. To reposition a waypoint to your current location..., and to delete waypoints. Touch Reposition Here. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. To edit a waypoint: 1. On the Oregon...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...category. 3. Touch to 50 routes. Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the route. 4. Touch the first item on the map: 1. Touch Use > . 5. Touch Route Planner. 2. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to save the ...edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual To edit a route: 1. Touch the point you want to edit > Edit Route. 3. Touch > Where To? > Routes to select a starting point...
...category. 3. Touch to 50 routes. Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the route. 4. Touch the first item on the map: 1. Touch Use > . 5. Touch Route Planner. 2. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to save the ...edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual To edit a route: 1. Touch the point you want to edit > Edit Route. 3. Touch > Where To? > Routes to select a starting point...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
...Using the 3D View The Oregon 400t and 550t have a 3D view. Additional Tools 2. Touch to rotate the view to the left, and touch to rotate the view to open the Elevation Plot page. 2. To set which changes are recorded, see page 32. 1. Touch Elevation Plot to the right. Oregon Series Owner's Manual... 17 Touch 3D View. Elevation Plot The Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550 and 550t can be found in some Garmin topographic cartography. Other Oregon models require DEM (digital elevation model) data that can...
...Using the 3D View The Oregon 400t and 550t have a 3D view. Additional Tools 2. Touch to rotate the view to the left, and touch to rotate the view to open the Elevation Plot page. 2. To set which changes are recorded, see page 32. 1. Touch Elevation Plot to the right. Oregon Series Owner's Manual... 17 Touch 3D View. Elevation Plot The Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550 and 550t can be found in some Garmin topographic cartography. Other Oregon models require DEM (digital elevation model) data that can...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... . 3. Select from the following options: • Most Recently • Near a Location • On a Specific Date Oregon Series Owner's Manual 19 note: Pictures will be saved and displayed with the Oregon 550 and 550t. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. Using the Camera You can navigate to change the orientation of the picture. Touch to take pictures..., quickly press and release to send > Send. 7. On the sending unit, touch an item to automatically focus the camera and take a picture: 1. To manually focus the camera, touch and hold until the white focus frame turns green. 5.
... . 3. Select from the following options: • Most Recently • Near a Location • On a Specific Date Oregon Series Owner's Manual 19 note: Pictures will be saved and displayed with the Oregon 550 and 550t. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. Using the Camera You can navigate to change the orientation of the picture. Touch to take pictures..., quickly press and release to send > Send. 7. On the sending unit, touch an item to automatically focus the camera and take a picture: 1. To manually focus the camera, touch and hold until the white focus frame turns green. 5.
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... the Garmin drive (page 39). On the Main menu, touch Photo Viewer. 3. Walk around the perimeter of a picture: 1. Touch . Touch Area Calculation > Start. 2. To delete a picture: 1. Copy .jpg images from your computer using the USB cable. OR Insert a microSD card with .jpg images in to the Oregon. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. Connect your Oregon 550...
... the Garmin drive (page 39). On the Main menu, touch Photo Viewer. 3. Walk around the perimeter of a picture: 1. Touch . Touch Area Calculation > Start. 2. To delete a picture: 1. Copy .jpg images from your computer using the USB cable. OR Insert a microSD card with .jpg images in to the Oregon. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. Connect your Oregon 550...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
...; Calendar - Additional Tools Monitoring Satellite Reception The Satellite page shows your current location, the GPS accuracy, your current location. • Stopwatch-use a calendar. • Calculator - You can access additional tools. White bars indicate that the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 21 use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. To view the Satellite page: Touch at your...
...; Calendar - Additional Tools Monitoring Satellite Reception The Satellite page shows your current location, the GPS accuracy, your current location. • Stopwatch-use a calendar. • Calculator - You can access additional tools. White bars indicate that the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 21 use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. To view the Satellite page: Touch at your...