Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... aware of the batteries. It is designed to all driving conditions. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when ...• Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with California's Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as well to avoid the following warnings also apply: If these guidelines as the real-time clock...
... aware of the batteries. It is designed to all driving conditions. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when ...• Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with California's Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as well to avoid the following warnings also apply: If these guidelines as the real-time clock...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... some inaccurate or incomplete data. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any fines, penalties, or damages that obstruct the... than "outdoor" requirements. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be determined by an authorized Garmin Where required, other states have the battery removed and recycled. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is subject to ...
... some inaccurate or incomplete data. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any fines, penalties, or damages that obstruct the... than "outdoor" requirements. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be determined by an authorized Garmin Where required, other states have the battery removed and recycled. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is subject to ...
Owner's Manual
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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
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 Tracks Setup 27 .............. 30 Changing 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 Waypoints 38...
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 .............. 30 Changing 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 Waypoints 38...
Owner's Manual
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... change the backlight timeout. Turn on , press and quickly release . 2. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Press and quickly release . 2. The bars on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Adjusting the...
... change the backlight timeout. Turn on , press and quickly release . 2. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Press and quickly release . 2. The bars on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Adjusting the...
Owner's Manual
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...Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are using an Oregon 550 or 550t. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you want 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. On the ...
...Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are using an Oregon 550 or 550t. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is not necessary if you want 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. On the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Satellite page shows your current location, the GPS accuracy, your Oregon (see page iii), you can also set your current location. • Stopwatch-use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. To view the Satellite page: Touch at your Oregon to turn on at a specific time.... menu. Satellite locations Elevation Satellite strength Satellite Page The green bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Other Tools Depending on your current elevation, satellite locations, and signal strength. White bars indicate that the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 21 use a calculator. • Sun and Moon...
... Satellite page shows your current location, the GPS accuracy, your Oregon (see page iii), you can also set your current location. • Stopwatch-use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. To view the Satellite page: Touch at your Oregon to turn on at a specific time.... menu. Satellite locations Elevation Satellite strength Satellite Page The green bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Other Tools Depending on your current elevation, satellite locations, and signal strength. White bars indicate that the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 21 use a calculator. • Sun and Moon...
Owner's Manual
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...more information, visit www.wherigo.com. Touch Go. Use your Oregon. The Web site supports the transfer of treasure hunting, in from www.garmin.com/products /communicator, you to your course. 4. GPS Games To navigate to your Oregon to guide you can download Geocache sites from www.geocaching.com....com. Touch > Compass. 5. Wherigo™ Wherigo (pronounced "where I go") is a type of geocache sites to your Oregon, and, after registering and installing the Garmin Communicator plug-in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using Geocaches: 1. For more information on page 9.
...more information, visit www.wherigo.com. Touch Go. Use your Oregon. The Web site supports the transfer of treasure hunting, in from www.garmin.com/products /communicator, you to your course. 4. GPS Games To navigate to your Oregon to guide you can download Geocache sites from www.geocaching.com....com. Touch > Compass. 5. Wherigo™ Wherigo (pronounced "where I go") is a type of geocache sites to your Oregon, and, after registering and installing the Garmin Communicator plug-in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using Geocaches: 1. For more information on page 9.
Owner's Manual
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... (Wide Area Augmentation System), or Demo Mode (GPS off). Changing the text language does not change the language of location and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential corrections from a RTCM beacon. The new profile becomes your current profile. Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. Language-select the...
... (Wide Area Augmentation System), or Demo Mode (GPS off). Changing the text language does not change the language of location and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential corrections from a RTCM beacon. The new profile becomes your current profile. Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. Language-select the...
Owner's Manual
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Position Format Use the default settings unless you are traveling Oregon Series Owner's Manual 31 To change the position format: Touch Setup > Position Format. ...line leading to show the Bearing Pointer, which indicates your destination. Modifying the Compass Touch Setup > Heading. Customizing the Oregon North Reference-select the north reference of directional heading shown on your unit)-select Bearing to the destination (page 11)....the magnetic variation value. Compass-select Auto to switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you to mils (0 mils-1000 mils).
Position Format Use the default settings unless you are traveling Oregon Series Owner's Manual 31 To change the position format: Touch Setup > Position Format. ...line leading to show the Bearing Pointer, which indicates your destination. Modifying the Compass Touch Setup > Heading. Customizing the Oregon North Reference-select the north reference of directional heading shown on your unit)-select Bearing to the destination (page 11)....the magnetic variation value. Compass-select Auto to switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you to mils (0 mils-1000 mils).
Owner's Manual
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...electronic compass off . Select Off to function as a standard barometer). Touch Save Always to record pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the Oregon is recorded. Plot Type-select the elevation plot type: • Elevation/Time-records elevation changes over a period of time. • Elevation/...when the pressure data is turned off and use the GPS compass. Calibrate-calibrate the compass (page 10). Touch Save 32 When Power On to self-calibrate each time you are watching for a set period of time. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Auto Calibration-allow the altimeter to...
...electronic compass off . Select Off to function as a standard barometer). Touch Save Always to record pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the Oregon is recorded. Plot Type-select the elevation plot type: • Elevation/Time-records elevation changes over a period of time. • Elevation/...when the pressure data is turned off and use the GPS compass. Calibrate-calibrate the compass (page 10). Touch Save 32 When Power On to self-calibrate each time you are watching for a set period of time. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Auto Calibration-allow the altimeter to...
Owner's Manual
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... communicating with a wireless sensor: 1. Touch an item to view the Oregon software version, unit ID number, GPS software version, and legal information. 34 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Setup > Reset. 2. Customizing the Oregon To pair the Oregon with wireless sensors, touch Setup > Fitness > Heart Rate Monitor (or Bike Cadence Sensor) > Off. On the Main menu...
... communicating with a wireless sensor: 1. Touch an item to view the Oregon software version, unit ID number, GPS software version, and legal information. 34 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Setup > Reset. 2. Customizing the Oregon To pair the Oregon with wireless sensors, touch Setup > Fitness > Heart Rate Monitor (or Bike Cadence Sensor) > Off. On the Main menu...
Owner's Manual
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... AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or precharged NiMH) alkaline not recommended for Oregon 550 and 550t Battery Life: Up to 16 hours Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical* *Subject to accuracy degradation to 70°C)* *The temperature rating of the Oregon may exceed the usable range of some batteries. W × 1.4 in North...
... AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or precharged NiMH) alkaline not recommended for Oregon 550 and 550t Battery Life: Up to 16 hours Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical* *Subject to accuracy degradation to 70°C)* *The temperature rating of the Oregon may exceed the usable range of some batteries. W × 1.4 in North...
Owner's Manual
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...: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to navigate using Demo mode because the GPS receiver is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Caution: Do not try to proper user calibration. Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; no memory...
...: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to navigate using Demo mode because the GPS receiver is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Caution: Do not try to proper user calibration. Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; no memory...
Owner's Manual
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...AA batteries. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. To install or remove a microSD card: 1. Lift the weather cap on the bottom of the cable to http://buy.garmin.com for compatible map products. Insert the smaller connector on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. Push the card into ...the USB miniB jack. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37 Go to a USB port on the back of...
...AA batteries. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. To install or remove a microSD card: 1. Lift the weather cap on the bottom of the cable to http://buy.garmin.com for compatible map products. Insert the smaller connector on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. Push the card into ...the USB miniB jack. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37 Go to a USB port on the back of...
Owner's Manual
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... 3 timeout 26 barometer mode 32 battery 2 optimal battery type 39 bearing 31 C cadence sensor 33 calibration altimeter 33 compass 10 camera 19 carabiner 41 Communicator Garmin 23 compass calibration 10 north reference 31 course 31 D data fields changing 8, 12, 18, 27 show or hide 8 daylight saving time 30 default settings ... elevation fixed or variable 32 elevation/distance 32 elevation/time 32 elevation plot 17 customizing 32 F factory settings 40 fitness setup 33 fixed elevation 32 G Garmin serial 25 Garmin spanner 25 geocaches 23 GPS setting 25 grid north 31 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 43
... 3 timeout 26 barometer mode 32 battery 2 optimal battery type 39 bearing 31 C cadence sensor 33 calibration altimeter 33 compass 10 camera 19 carabiner 41 Communicator Garmin 23 compass calibration 10 north reference 31 course 31 D data fields changing 8, 12, 18, 27 show or hide 8 daylight saving time 30 default settings ... elevation fixed or variable 32 elevation/distance 32 elevation/time 32 elevation plot 17 customizing 32 F factory settings 40 fitness setup 33 fixed elevation 32 G Garmin serial 25 Garmin spanner 25 geocaches 23 GPS setting 25 grid north 31 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 43
Quick Reference Guide
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... on the Main page indicate satellite strength. The bars on the Oregon. To use the Oregon for several months. While the Oregon is on or off the Oregon, press and hold . Touch or to pan the map. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness...
... on the Main page indicate satellite strength. The bars on the Oregon. To use the Oregon for several months. While the Oregon is on or off the Oregon, press and hold . Touch or to pan the map. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Touch and drag the screen to adjust the brightness...
Quick Reference Guide
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Oregon Series Quick Start Manual The bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing ... compass: 1. While outdoors, hold the compass level when navigating. To view the compass: Note: the Oregon 200 series has only a GPS compass and does not include an electronic compass. 1. For the Oregon 300, and 400 series, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is pointing toward...
Oregon Series Quick Start Manual The bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing ... compass: 1. While outdoors, hold the compass level when navigating. To view the compass: Note: the Oregon 200 series has only a GPS compass and does not include an electronic compass. 1. For the Oregon 300, and 400 series, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is pointing toward...