Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... batteries presents a risk of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. This notice is blocked. In addition, the GPS unit may use of the batteries. dashboard. It is designed to avoid the following warnings also apply: To prevent damage, remove the ... street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Stop in a high temperature location, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. contain chemicals known to posted...
... batteries presents a risk of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. This notice is blocked. In addition, the GPS unit may use of the batteries. dashboard. It is designed to avoid the following warnings also apply: To prevent damage, remove the ... street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Stop in a high temperature location, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. contain chemicals known to posted...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...inaccurate or incomplete data. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be incurred as a result... recycled. Operation of this device is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that may be made by one of the following conditions...
...inaccurate or incomplete data. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be incurred as a result... recycled. Operation of this device is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that may be made by one of the following conditions...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... workmanship for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Garmin retains the exclusive right to be used for your unit. Garmin will not replace ...missing components from Garmin. Units purchased in the United States or Canada ...
... workmanship for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Garmin retains the exclusive right to be used for your unit. Garmin will not replace ...missing components from Garmin. Units purchased in the United States or Canada ...
Owner's Manual
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... current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries, registered in any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin Ltd. April 2009 Part Number 190-01070-00 Rev. Oregon™, Colorado™, and myGarmin™...; are registered trademarks of Garmin. C Printed in the content without the express permission of ...
... current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries, registered in any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin Ltd. April 2009 Part Number 190-01070-00 Rev. Oregon™, Colorado™, and myGarmin™...; are registered trademarks of Garmin. C Printed in the content without the express permission of ...
Owner's Manual
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... you should 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 our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Connect to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks...
... you should 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 our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Connect to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks...
Owner's Manual
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...Contact Support for in the battery compartment. by phone at 0808 2380000. ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In ...the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Oregon is located in -...
...Contact Support for in the battery compartment. by phone at 0808 2380000. ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In ...the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Oregon is located in -...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...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 21...
... 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 ...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 21...
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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 Tracks Setup 27 Customizing the Main menu.... 28 ... 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...
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 Tracks Setup 27 Customizing the Main menu.... 28 ... 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...
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vi Oregon Series Owner's Manual Caring for the Oregon Cleaning the case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Use a soft lens cloth. Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth and then 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. Cleaning the camera lens Clean the lens only when necessary. Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Use a soft lens cloth. Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 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
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... the latch and remove the battery cover. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . 2. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Turning On and Off the Oregon 1. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. To turn on two AA... batteries. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. Replace the...
... the latch and remove the battery cover. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . 2. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Turning On and Off the Oregon 1. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. To turn on two AA... batteries. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for best results. Replace the...
Owner's Manual
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... recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints (page 4). • Photos-a list of the 50 closest cities to a Destination You can use Where To? Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Go. Navigating to your current location. 4. Basic Navigation • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). •... optional mapping, various Points of Interest may not see all of the options listed below. note: Depending on your device. To navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1. Touch a category. 3. Touch > Compass. 6. See page (page iii) for a list of features available on your course. ...
... recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints (page 4). • Photos-a list of the 50 closest cities to a Destination You can use Where To? Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Go. Navigating to your current location. 4. Basic Navigation • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). •... optional mapping, various Points of Interest may not see all of the options listed below. note: Depending on your device. To navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1. Touch a category. 3. Touch > Compass. 6. See page (page iii) for a list of features available on your course. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on page 9. Information button 4. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. Touch characters to your destination. 4. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch Go > >...your course. 7. Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Touch . 3. Touch the destination. 6. Use the compass to navigate to a point on the map. 3.
...the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on page 9. Information button 4. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. Touch characters to your destination. 4. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch Go > >...your course. 7. Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Touch . 3. Touch the destination. 6. Use the compass to navigate to a point on the map. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint. • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Touch Map. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch . 3. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. To navigate to a destination near . Touch Where To?. 2. Basic Navigation 5. Touch Go...
... in order of distance from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint. • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Touch Map. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch . 3. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. To navigate to a destination near . Touch Where To?. 2. Basic Navigation 5. Touch Go...
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... level when navigating to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you are stationary or walking. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you want to the next point on the Map page: 1. If you... off, see page 31. On the Map page, touch the point you to save . 2. Touch to your direction. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to ensure maximum accuracy.
... level when navigating to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you are stationary or walking. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you want to the next point on the Map page: 1. If you... off, see page 31. On the Map page, touch the point you to save . 2. Touch to your direction. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to ensure maximum accuracy.
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...traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator Course line 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. If it points any other direction, turn ...compass, you are moving. Course Pointer Direction 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 the bearing pointer points toward your relationship to a course line leading to ...
...traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator Course line 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. If it points any other direction, turn ...compass, you are moving. Course Pointer Direction 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 the bearing pointer points toward your relationship to a course line leading to ...
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... deviation indicator. It also helps you are no major obstacles in your original starting point. On the Compass page, touch a data field. 2. This is most useful if you avoid hazards to your destination is based on water or where there are navigating on your path. Touch a data type. 12...
... deviation indicator. It also helps you are no major obstacles in your original starting point. On the Compass page, touch a data field. 2. This is most useful if you avoid hazards to your destination is based on water or where there are navigating on your path. Touch a data type. 12...
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Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Delete Waypoint. You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can edit waypoints to ...waypoint you want to make the changes. 5. Change other attributes, if necessary. Touch Reposition Here. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you delete the waypoint, the picture will not be deleted. Touch to delete waypoints. Note: On the...
Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Delete Waypoint. You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can edit waypoints to ...waypoint you want to make the changes. 5. Change other attributes, if necessary. Touch Reposition Here. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you delete the waypoint, the picture will not be deleted. Touch to delete waypoints. Note: On the...
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..., and Tracks Creating Routes You can edit any of your stored routes. Touch the first item on the map: 1. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch a category. 3. Touch Use > . 5. Touch > Where To? > Routes to 50 routes. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Touch to select a starting point. 2. Touch the route you want to edit...; Change-changes the point to view > View Map. Touch the point you want to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
..., and Tracks Creating Routes You can edit any of your stored routes. Touch the first item on the map: 1. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch a category. 3. Touch Use > . 5. Touch > Where To? > Routes to 50 routes. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Touch to select a starting point. 2. Touch the route you want to edit...; Change-changes the point to view > View Map. Touch the point you want to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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... to pan the 3D map forward, and touch to http://buy.garmin.com for compatible map products. 3D View 1. Elevation Plot The Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550 and 550t can be found in some Garmin topographic cartography. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 17 Other Oregon models require DEM (digital elevation model) data that can record elevation... to open the Elevation Plot page. 2. Touch to rotate the view to the left, and touch to rotate the view to the right. Additional Tools Using the 3D View The Oregon 400t and 550t have a 3D view.
... to pan the 3D map forward, and touch to http://buy.garmin.com for compatible map products. 3D View 1. Elevation Plot The Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550 and 550t can be found in some Garmin topographic cartography. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 17 Other Oregon models require DEM (digital elevation model) data that can record elevation... to open the Elevation Plot page. 2. Touch to rotate the view to the left, and touch to rotate the view to the right. Additional Tools Using the 3D View The Oregon 400t and 550t have a 3D view.
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...camera, quickly press and release to take a picture. Touch OK on the camera. 4. note: Pictures will be saved and displayed with the Oregon 550 and 550t. Turn the device horizontally or vertically to disable low-light mode. 3. To sort the pictures in the Photo Viewer page: 1.... Select from the following options: • Most Recently • Near a Location • On a Specific Date Oregon Series Owner's Manual 19 Touch to send > Send. 7. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. Using the Camera You can navigate to adjust the zoom on both units. To manually focus the camera, touch and hold...
...camera, quickly press and release to take a picture. Touch OK on the camera. 4. note: Pictures will be saved and displayed with the Oregon 550 and 550t. Turn the device horizontally or vertically to disable low-light mode. 3. To sort the pictures in the Photo Viewer page: 1.... Select from the following options: • Most Recently • Near a Location • On a Specific Date Oregon Series Owner's Manual 19 Touch to send > Send. 7. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. Using the Camera You can navigate to adjust the zoom on both units. To manually focus the camera, touch and hold...