Quick Start Manual
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...the brightness levels. Touch or to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The bars on the Oregon. To use the Oregon for several months. To turn off : 1. Press and quickly release . 2. When the bars are removed...strength. To turn the Oregon on , press and quickly release . 2. While the Oregon is on or off the Oregon, press and hold . Your current location is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Acquiring satellite signals can...
...the brightness levels. Touch or to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The bars on the Oregon. To use the Oregon for several months. To turn off : 1. Press and quickly release . 2. When the bars are removed...strength. To turn the Oregon on , press and quickly release . 2. While the Oregon is on or off the Oregon, press and hold . Your current location is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual Acquiring satellite signals can...
Owner's Manual
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... i Tips and 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...
... i Tips and 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 ... 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..... 41 Software License Agreement 42 Index 43 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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 ... 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..... 41 Software License Agreement 42 Index 43 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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.... Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Turn on the Oregon. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to an open area, away from tall buildings and...
.... Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 3 Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Turn on the Oregon. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to an open area, away from tall buildings and...
Owner's Manual
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...information button at the top of the screen. 3. Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. Using ...the Compass The Compass page guides you want to your direction. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 If you are stationary or walking. On the Map page, touch the point you to save. 2. To save the waypoint. The ...
...information button at the top of the screen. 3. Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. Using ...the Compass The Compass page guides you want to your direction. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 9 If you are stationary or walking. On the Map page, touch the point you to save. 2. To save the waypoint. The ...
Owner's Manual
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... still collecting data. 22 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Follow the on -screen instructions. • Waypoint Averaging-refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to it. Follow the onscreen instructions. For more information, refer to Trail Tech at www.garmin.com. • Sight N' Go-point ...the unit toward an object to lock in the direction and navigate to achieve the most-accurate location possible. Monitoring Satellite Reception The Satellite page shows your current location, the GPS accuracy, your current location...
... still collecting data. 22 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Follow the on -screen instructions. • Waypoint Averaging-refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to it. Follow the onscreen instructions. For more information, refer to Trail Tech at www.garmin.com. • Sight N' Go-point ...the unit toward an object to lock in the direction and navigate to achieve the most-accurate location possible. Monitoring Satellite Reception The Satellite page shows your current location, the GPS accuracy, your current location...
Owner's Manual
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... sites from www.garmin.com/geocache. For more information, visit www.wherigo.com. For more information on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. You can download geocaches directly to a geocache using GPS coordinates posted on geocaching, visit www.garmin.com/geocache. GPS Games To navigate to your course. 4. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 23 A colored line...
... sites from www.garmin.com/geocache. For more information, visit www.wherigo.com. For more information on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. You can download geocaches directly to a geocache using GPS coordinates posted on geocaching, visit www.garmin.com/geocache. GPS Games To navigate to your course. 4. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 23 A colored line...
Owner's Manual
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... street names. Language-select the text language on the Oregon. GPS-select Normal, WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), or Demo Mode (GPS off). Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones On or Off. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 25 This profile is a copy of location and...
... street names. Language-select the text language on the Oregon. GPS-select Normal, WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), or Demo Mode (GPS off). Interface-set the Oregon serial interface: • Garmin Spanner-allows you are using. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones On or Off. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 25 This profile is a copy of location and...
Owner's Manual
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... which indicates the direction to your relationship to a course line leading to mils (0 mils-1000 mils). Customizing the Oregon Position Format Use the default settings unless you are travelingat Oregon Series Owner's Manual 31 Modifying the Compass Touch Setup > Heading. Display-select the type of the compass: • True-sets true... a different position format. To change the position format: Touch Setup > Position Format. Compass-select Auto to switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you to show the Bearing Pointer, which indicates your destination.
... which indicates the direction to your relationship to a course line leading to mils (0 mils-1000 mils). Customizing the Oregon Position Format Use the default settings unless you are travelingat Oregon Series Owner's Manual 31 Modifying the Compass Touch Setup > Heading. Display-select the type of the compass: • True-sets true... a different position format. To change the position format: Touch Setup > Position Format. Compass-select Auto to switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you to show the Bearing Pointer, which indicates your destination.
Owner's Manual
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...Pressure Trending-select when the pressure data is turned off and use the GPS compass. Touch Save Always to turn the Oregon on . Select Off to record pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the Oregon is recorded. Touch Save 32 When Power On to function as a ...) or Fixed Elevation (used when stationary, allowing the altimeter to record data only when the Oregon is turned on . Customizing the Oregon a higher rate of speed for pressure fronts. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Calibrate-calibrate the compass (page 10). Plot Type-select the elevation plot type: • Elevation...
...Pressure Trending-select when the pressure data is turned off and use the GPS compass. Touch Save Always to turn the Oregon on . Select Off to record pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the Oregon is recorded. Touch Save 32 When Power On to function as a ...) or Fixed Elevation (used when stationary, allowing the altimeter to record data only when the Oregon is turned on . Customizing the Oregon a higher rate of speed for pressure fronts. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Calibrate-calibrate the compass (page 10). Plot Type-select the elevation plot type: • Elevation...
Owner's Manual
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...Oregon software version, the unit ID number, the GPS software version, and legal information. 34 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Search for new. 5. Place the Oregon within 10 feet (3 meters) of the wireless sensor (heart rate monitor or speed/ cadence bike sensor). 2. Viewing Your Oregon...Reset the Device 1. Turn the wireless sensor on. 3. Touch Setup > Reset. 2. NOTE: To prevent your Oregon from communicating with a wireless sensor: 1. Customizing the Oregon To pair the Oregon with wireless sensors, touch Setup > Fitness > Heart Rate Monitor (or Bike Cadence Sensor) > Off.
...Oregon software version, the unit ID number, the GPS software version, and legal information. 34 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Search for new. 5. Place the Oregon within 10 feet (3 meters) of the wireless sensor (heart rate monitor or speed/ cadence bike sensor). 2. Viewing Your Oregon...Reset the Device 1. Turn the wireless sensor on. 3. Touch Setup > Reset. 2. NOTE: To prevent your Oregon from communicating with a wireless sensor: 1. Customizing the Oregon To pair the Oregon with wireless sensors, touch Setup > Fitness > Heart Rate Monitor (or Bike Cadence Sensor) > Off.
Owner's Manual
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.... Some batteries can rupture at 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. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.3 × 4.5 × 1.4 in. ...Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec. (0.1 m/ sec) steady state Oregon Series Owner's Manual 35 Appendix Power Source: Two 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* *...
.... Some batteries can rupture at 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. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.3 × 4.5 × 1.4 in. ...Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec. (0.1 m/ sec) steady state Oregon Series Owner's Manual 35 Appendix Power Source: Two 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* *...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the...
... 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 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the...
Owner's Manual
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... the GPS receiver is located beneath the AA batteries. Appendix 3. Installing a microSD Card The Oregon microSD card tray is turned off. In addition to map and data storage, the memory cards can connect the Oregon to your computer. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37 Connecting Your Oregon to ... of actual satellite signals. Connect the other end of the Oregon (page 2), and remove the battery cover and the batteries. garmin.com for compatible map products. Insert the smaller connector on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. Notice Do not try to navigate using ...
... the GPS receiver is located beneath the AA batteries. Appendix 3. Installing a microSD Card The Oregon microSD card tray is turned off. In addition to map and data storage, the memory cards can connect the Oregon to your computer. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37 Connecting Your Oregon to ... of actual satellite signals. Connect the other end of the Oregon (page 2), and remove the battery cover and the batteries. garmin.com for compatible map products. Insert the smaller connector on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. Notice Do not try to navigate using ...
Owner's Manual
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Index G Garmin serial 25 Garmin spanner 25 geocaches 23 GPS setting 25 grid north 31 guidance method 28 H heart rate monitor 33, 34 I images viewing 20 interface 25 L language 25 light sectors 29 lock on ... (POI) 5 position format 31 pressure ambient 32 barometric 32 trending 32 unit of measurement 30 profiles 24 R recent finds 5 record method, tracks 27 registering the Oregon i routes calculate 28 edit 14 setup 28 view 15 S satellite signals 3 sensors 34 serial, Garmin 25 serial number ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual
Index G Garmin serial 25 Garmin spanner 25 geocaches 23 GPS setting 25 grid north 31 guidance method 28 H heart rate monitor 33, 34 I images viewing 20 interface 25 L language 25 light sectors 29 lock on ... (POI) 5 position format 31 pressure ambient 32 barometric 32 trending 32 unit of measurement 30 profiles 24 R recent finds 5 record method, tracks 27 registering the Oregon i routes calculate 28 edit 14 setup 28 view 15 S satellite signals 3 sensors 34 serial, Garmin 25 serial number ii Oregon Series Owner's Manual