Quick Start Manual
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... Product Information guide in the product box for best results. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2.
... Product Information guide in the product box for best results. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Battery cover Latch Weather cap 2.
Quick Start Manual
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... acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . 2. Go outdoors to use the map: 1. When the bars are removed. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To adjust the backlight level: 1. To turn off : 1. Touch Lock ...
... acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . 2. Go outdoors to use the map: 1. When the bars are removed. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Notice Remove batteries when you do not plan to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To adjust the backlight level: 1. To turn off : 1. Touch Lock ...
Quick Start Manual
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... Quick Start Manual To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. While outdoors, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is pointing toward your destination, regardless of the compass. To open the ... top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the direction you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. Calibrate the compass after moving . Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. 3. The bearing pointer points to your destination. If it points any ...
... Quick Start Manual To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. While outdoors, hold the Oregon level and do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is pointing toward your destination, regardless of the compass. To open the ... top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward the top of the direction you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. Calibrate the compass after moving . Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. 3. The bearing pointer points to your destination. If it points any ...
Important Safety and Product Information
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...the unsecured on the windshield. • Always use an internal, nonuser-replaceable battery for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, the foot pedals, or the transmission levers. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not place the device ...in an unattended vehicle. Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Special handling may contain perchlorate material. blocked. If these ...
...the unsecured on the windshield. • Always use an internal, nonuser-replaceable battery for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, the foot pedals, or the transmission levers. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not place the device ...in an unattended vehicle. Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Special handling may contain perchlorate material. blocked. If these ...
Important Safety and Product Information
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However, there is no charge to be free from the date of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to Such repairs or replacement will , at no guarantee that the customer shall be determined by turning...
However, there is no charge to be free from the date of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to Such repairs or replacement will , at no guarantee that the customer shall be determined by turning...
Owner's Manual
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...or eyeglass lens cleaner. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. In Europe, go to the Garmin Web site at 0808 2380000. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. by phone at http://buy....garmin.com. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and...
...or eyeglass lens cleaner. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. In Europe, go to the Garmin Web site at 0808 2380000. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. by phone at http://buy....garmin.com. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and...
Owner's Manual
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... Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories ii Caring for the Oregon ii Getting Started 1 Battery Information 2 Turning the Oregon On and Off 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 Creating Waypoints 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents Navigating...
... Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Optional Accessories ii Caring for the Oregon ii Getting Started 1 Battery Information 2 Turning the Oregon On and Off 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 Creating Waypoints 4 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents Navigating...
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception 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... 34 Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Using Demo Mode 36 Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD Card........ 37 Transferring Files to Your Computer 38 Loading and Deleting Files...... 39 Optimizing Battery Life 39 Restoring Factory Default Settings 40 Attaching the Carabiner........... 41 Calibrating the Touchscreen...
Table of Contents Other Tools 21 Monitoring Satellite Reception 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... 34 Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Using Demo Mode 36 Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD Card........ 37 Transferring Files to Your Computer 38 Loading and Deleting Files...... 39 Optimizing Battery Life 39 Restoring Factory Default Settings 40 Attaching the Carabiner........... 41 Calibrating the Touchscreen...
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Power key Touchscreen Getting Started Camera lens (550 and 550t) Battery cover Mounting spine Latch Mini-USB connector (under weather cap) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 1
Getting Started Power key Touchscreen Getting Started Camera lens (550 and 550t) Battery cover Mounting spine Latch Mini-USB connector (under weather cap) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 1
Owner's Manual
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... Rechargeable NiMH. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for several months. Touch Setup...
... Rechargeable NiMH. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for several months. Touch Setup...
Owner's Manual
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... electronic compass outdoors. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed...
... electronic compass outdoors. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed...
Owner's Manual
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...Mode (GPS off). Battery Type-select the type of battery you to use the Oregon USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. • Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones ... > System. Changing the text language does not change the language of your current profile. Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 25 This profile is a copy of user-entered data or map data, such as ...
...Mode (GPS off). Battery Type-select the type of battery you to use the Oregon USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. • Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones ... > System. Changing the text language does not change the language of your current profile. Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 25 This profile is a copy of user-entered data or map data, such as ...
Owner's Manual
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... current direction of travel toward the top of the page. Connect the Oregon to use a photo. When Off is selected, you want to the screen you must zoom in the Garmin\scrn folder on your device, you touch the screen. Battery Save-shuts off the display after you can choose from preloaded images...
... current direction of travel toward the top of the page. Connect the Oregon to use a photo. When Off is selected, you want to the screen you must zoom in the Garmin\scrn folder on your device, you touch the screen. Battery Save-shuts off the display after you can choose from preloaded images...
Owner's Manual
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... high temperatures. DGPS: from 10 to 16 ft. (from -20°C to 70°C)* *The temperature rating of the Oregon may exceed the usable range of some batteries. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.3 ×... × 1.4 in. (58 × 114 × 36 mm) Weight: 5.1 oz. (146 g) without batteries 191.4 g with batteries Display: 3 in North America) Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec. (0.1 m/ sec) steady state Oregon Series Owner's Manual 35 diagonal (76 mm) backlit 65K color TFT display (240 × 400 pixels) Case: ...
... high temperatures. DGPS: from 10 to 16 ft. (from -20°C to 70°C)* *The temperature rating of the Oregon may exceed the usable range of some batteries. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.3 ×... × 1.4 in. (58 × 114 × 36 mm) Weight: 5.1 oz. (146 g) without batteries 191.4 g with batteries Display: 3 in North America) Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec. (0.1 m/ sec) steady state Oregon Series Owner's Manual 35 diagonal (76 mm) backlit 65K color TFT display (240 × 400 pixels) Case: ...
Owner's Manual
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...Subject to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; no memory battery required Map Storage: Internal or microSD Card Performance Receiver: more than ...12 channel WAAS enabled/High sensitivity Acquisition Times: < 1 second (warm start) < 33 seconds (cold start) < 36 seconds (autolocate) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Compass: Accuracy: ± 2 degrees (± 5 degrees in Demo mode. 36 Oregon...
...Subject to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; no memory battery required Map Storage: Internal or microSD Card Performance Receiver: more than ...12 channel WAAS enabled/High sensitivity Acquisition Times: < 1 second (warm start) < 33 seconds (cold start) < 36 seconds (autolocate) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Compass: Accuracy: ± 2 degrees (± 5 degrees in Demo mode. 36 Oregon...
Owner's Manual
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.... Go to a USB port on the bottom of the Oregon (page 2), and remove the battery cover and the batteries. Lift the latch on the back of the Oregon. 2. Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer You can connect the Oregon to your computer: 1. Lift the weather cap on your Garmin dealer. Connect the other end of actual satellite signals...
.... Go to a USB port on the bottom of the Oregon (page 2), and remove the battery cover and the batteries. Lift the latch on the back of the Oregon. 2. Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer You can connect the Oregon to your computer: 1. Lift the weather cap on your Garmin dealer. Connect the other end of actual satellite signals...
Owner's Manual
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..., and custom POIs. Metal cover MicroSD card tray MicroSD card 4. Select Edit > Paste. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. In addition to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator plug-in from www.garmin.com /products/communicator. 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Lift the metal cover. 3. Browse your computer, you have connected the device... data storage, the microSD card can copy and paste files from the microSD card tray. 5. Push the card into the device drives/volumes. 1. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Appendix 2.
..., and custom POIs. Metal cover MicroSD card tray MicroSD card 4. Select Edit > Paste. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. In addition to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator plug-in from www.garmin.com /products/communicator. 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Lift the metal cover. 3. Browse your computer, you have connected the device... data storage, the microSD card can copy and paste files from the microSD card tray. 5. Push the card into the device drives/volumes. 1. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Appendix 2.
Owner's Manual
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... is provided by lithium batteries, precharged (ready-to the Oregon and your computer. 3. NOTE: The Oregon is also not compatible with a capacity greater than one year old with Mac® OS 10.3 or earlier. Remove the battery cover and insert a microSD card (page 37). 2. Paste the file into the Garmin or the microSD card/volume...
... is provided by lithium batteries, precharged (ready-to the Oregon and your computer. 3. NOTE: The Oregon is also not compatible with a capacity greater than one year old with Mac® OS 10.3 or earlier. Remove the battery cover and insert a microSD card (page 37). 2. Paste the file into the Garmin or the microSD card/volume...
Owner's Manual
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... following suggestions to Factory Settings > Yes. 40 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore your automobile, consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin .com). Using a backlight level above 50% of maximum level for a prolonged period of time will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page...
... following suggestions to Factory Settings > Yes. 40 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore your automobile, consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin .com). Using a backlight level above 50% of maximum level for a prolonged period of time will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page...
Owner's Manual
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... avoidance setup 29 B background dashboard 21 screen 26 backlight 3 timeout 26 barometer mode 32 battery 2 optimal battery type 39 battery save 26 bearing 31 C cadence sensor 33 calibration altimeter 33 compass 10 camera 19, 29 carabiner 41 Communicator Garmin 23 compass calibration 10 north reference 31 course 31 D dashboard 21 Index data fields changing... 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 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 43
... avoidance setup 29 B background dashboard 21 screen 26 backlight 3 timeout 26 barometer mode 32 battery 2 optimal battery type 39 battery save 26 bearing 31 C cadence sensor 33 calibration altimeter 33 compass 10 camera 19, 29 carabiner 41 Communicator Garmin 23 compass calibration 10 north reference 31 course 31 D dashboard 21 Index data fields changing... 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 Oregon Series Owner's Manual 43