Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... collision resulting in death or serious injury. This notice is blocked. In addition, the GPS unit may present a risk of damage to the unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte...signs, visual sightings, and maps. It is designed to remove the batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions,...product, its packaging, and its components glove box. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to properly recycle/dispose of fire or explosion. • Contact your local waste disposal department ...
... collision resulting in death or serious injury. This notice is blocked. In addition, the GPS unit may present a risk of damage to the unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte...signs, visual sightings, and maps. It is designed to remove the batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions,...product, its packaging, and its components glove box. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to properly recycle/dispose of fire or explosion. • Contact your local waste disposal department ...
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...or its subsidiaries, registered in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are registered trademarks of Groundspeak ...Inc., in the content without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. Oregon™, Colorado™, and myGarmin™ are trademarks of Garmin. The Wherigo application is a registered trademarks of Use Agreement located at www.geocaching.com/about...
...or its subsidiaries, registered in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are registered trademarks of Groundspeak ...Inc., in the content without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. Oregon™, Colorado™, and myGarmin™ are trademarks of Garmin. The Wherigo application is a registered trademarks of Use Agreement located at www.geocaching.com/about...
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... the Important Safety and Product Information guide in or zoom out. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Connect 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 Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll...• Touch to return to the Main menu. • Touch or on the Map page to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to touch that you should touch the Where To? The small ...
... the Important Safety and Product Information guide in or zoom out. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Connect 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 Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll...• Touch to return to the Main menu. • Touch or on the Map page to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to touch that you should touch the Where To? The small ...
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ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at 0808 2380000. Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA, go to the Garmin Web... Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. 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. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. If needed, the serial number of available ...
ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at 0808 2380000. Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA, go to the Garmin Web... Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. 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. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. If needed, the serial number of available ...
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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 US, European, ... 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 US, European, ... 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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Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. vi Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use a soft lens cloth. Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Caring for the Oregon Cleaning the case Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry.
Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. vi Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use a soft lens cloth. Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Caring for the Oregon Cleaning the case Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry.
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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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... units when using the camera feature. Turning On and Off the Oregon 1. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . 2. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To install the batteries: 1. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2....cover. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH, or Pre-Charged NiMH. Getting Started Battery Information Oregon units operate on the Oregon, press . 2. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries.
... units when using the camera feature. Turning On and Off the Oregon 1. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . 2. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To install the batteries: 1. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2....cover. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH, or Pre-Charged NiMH. Getting Started Battery Information Oregon units operate on the Oregon, press . 2. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries.
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... Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . 2. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen). Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
... Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . 2. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen). Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main menu You can access all Oregon applications from the list to change. • Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to make the changes. • Touch (except when changing a symbol). Change other attributes, ... discard the changes. Touch an item from the Main menu. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the...
Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main menu You can access all Oregon applications from the list to change. • Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to make the changes. • Touch (except when changing a symbol). Change other attributes, ... discard the changes. Touch an item from the Main menu. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the...
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note: Depending on your device. Touch a category. 3. Touch Go. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). • Geocaches-a list of downloaded geocaches (page 23). • Routes-a list of routes (page ...waypoints (page 4). • Photos-a list of geotagged pictures (the pictures contain location data) (page 19). Use the compass to navigate to a destination with the Oregon. See page (page iii) for a list of features available on your current location. 4. Navigating to a destination using Where To?: 1. To navigate to a ...
note: Depending on your device. Touch a category. 3. Touch Go. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). • Geocaches-a list of downloaded geocaches (page 23). • Routes-a list of routes (page ...waypoints (page 4). • Photos-a list of geotagged pictures (the pictures contain location data) (page 19). Use the compass to navigate to a destination with the Oregon. See page (page iii) for a list of features available on your current location. 4. Navigating to a destination using Where To?: 1. To navigate to a ...
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A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch > Compass. 8. Touch a point on the map: 1. Use the compass to navigate to your destination. 4. Touch . 3. Information button 4. Touch Map. 2. Basic Navigation To find a destination ...
A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch > Compass. 8. Touch a point on the map: 1. Use the compass to navigate to your destination. 4. Touch . 3. Information button 4. Touch Map. 2. Basic Navigation To find a destination ...
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... > Compass. 9. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. Touch Where To?. 2. Basic Navigation 5. Touch a destination. 7. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch . 3. Touch a category. Stop Navigating To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch Map. Your current location is...
... > Compass. 9. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. Touch Where To?. 2. Basic Navigation 5. Touch a destination. 7. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch . 3. Touch a category. Stop Navigating To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch Map. Your current location is...
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To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. Touch Setup > Map > Show Data Fields. 2. Touch a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the location. 3. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page...
To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. Touch Setup > Map > Show Data Fields. 2. Touch a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the location. 3. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page...
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... determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. 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. Note: Holding ...and estimated arrival time. If you are stationary or walking. Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to save . 2. ...
... determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. 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. Note: Holding ...and estimated arrival time. If you are stationary or walking. Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to save . 2. ...
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... directions. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual For all Oregons except the 550 or 550t, hold the middle of the compass. 2. Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) outdoors. OR From the Compass page, touch and...
... directions. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual For all Oregons except the 550 or 550t, hold the middle of the compass. 2. Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) outdoors. OR From the Compass page, touch and...
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... destination Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to the destination. Direction you are traveling directly toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. Bearing and Course Pointers The...
... destination Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to the destination. Direction you are traveling directly toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. Bearing and Course Pointers The...
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... for deviation and to get back on the course deviation indicator. It also helps you are navigating on your path. 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. The scale refers to your...
... for deviation and to get back on the course deviation indicator. It also helps you are navigating on your path. 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. The scale refers to your...