Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. •...
Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. •...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any interference received, including interference that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this device is ... instructions. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of your Garmin device. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. • Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-userreplaceable battery. • When disposing of the road. These limits are more information...
... digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any interference received, including interference that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this device is ... instructions. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of your Garmin device. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. • Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-userreplaceable battery. • When disposing of the road. These limits are more information...
Owner's Manual
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... a list of your Oregon. Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. Use a soft lens cloth. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Remove batteries as indicated on page...
... a list of your Oregon. Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. Use a soft lens cloth. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Remove batteries as indicated on page...
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 Caring for the Oregon ii 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 Creating Waypoints 4 Navigating to a Destination...
Table of Contents Introduction 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 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 Creating Waypoints 4 Navigating to a Destination...
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents 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 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........
Table of Contents 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 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........
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
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
Owner's Manual
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... NiMH. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Lift the latch, and remove the battery cover. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To turn on the...
... NiMH. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Lift the latch, and remove the battery cover. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To turn on the...
Owner's Manual
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... Start and follow the onscreen directions. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of the compass. 2. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10...
... Start and follow the onscreen directions. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of the compass. 2. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10...
Owner's Manual
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... Augmentation System), or Demo 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. For ...location and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential corrections from a RTCM beacon. Using System Setup Touch Setup > System. This profile is a copy of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones On or Off. ...
... Augmentation System), or Demo 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. For ...location and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential corrections from a RTCM beacon. Using System Setup Touch Setup > System. This profile is a copy of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones On or Off. ...
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...-select a screen background. On the Main menu, touch Setup > Display > Screen Capture > On. 2. Press and quickly release . 4. Battery Save-shuts off the display after you touch the screen. Track Up shows your computer with next-turn information to capture. 3. Map Setup On... (page 37). Backlight Timeout-select the amount of time you must zoom in the Garmin\scrn folder on the page. Connect the Oregon to remain on after the backlight timeout period. When Off is shown on the Oregon drive. To capture screen shots: 1. Orientation-select how the map is selected, you...
...-select a screen background. On the Main menu, touch Setup > Display > Screen Capture > On. 2. Press and quickly release . 4. Battery Save-shuts off the display after you touch the screen. Track Up shows your computer with next-turn information to capture. 3. Map Setup On... (page 37). Backlight Timeout-select the amount of time you must zoom in the Garmin\scrn folder on the page. Connect the Oregon to remain on after the backlight timeout period. When Off is shown on the Oregon drive. To capture screen shots: 1. Orientation-select how the map is selected, you...
Owner's Manual
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... Case: Rugged plastic, waterproof to IPX7 Temperature Range: From -4°F to 158°F (from 3 to 5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in . Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.3 ×...;C to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. 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* *Subject to accuracy ...
... Case: Rugged plastic, waterproof to IPX7 Temperature Range: From -4°F to 158°F (from 3 to 5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in . Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.3 ×...;C to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. 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* *Subject to accuracy ...
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...1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. 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) <...177; 5 degrees in Demo mode. 36 Oregon Series Owner's Manual to proper user calibration. Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or for practice....
...1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. 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) <...177; 5 degrees in Demo mode. 36 Oregon Series Owner's Manual to proper user calibration. Appendix Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or for practice....
Owner's Manual
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To connect your Oregon to your Garmin dealer. Lift the weather cap on the bottom of the Oregon (page 2), and remove the battery cover and the batteries. 2. Insert the smaller connector on your computer using Demo mode because the GPS receiver is located beneath the AA batteries. Lift the metal cover. 3. ...microSD card tray, and close the metal cover. Lift the latch on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer You can connect the Oregon to your computer. Connect the other end of actual satellite signals. Push the card into the mini USB ...
To connect your Oregon to your Garmin dealer. Lift the weather cap on the bottom of the Oregon (page 2), and remove the battery cover and the batteries. 2. Insert the smaller connector on your computer using Demo mode because the GPS receiver is located beneath the AA batteries. Lift the metal cover. 3. ...microSD card tray, and close the metal cover. Lift the latch on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer You can connect the Oregon to your computer. Connect the other end of actual satellite signals. Push the card into the mini USB ...
Owner's Manual
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... (including geocache sites) can be transferred between your computer. 4. Click Receive From Device... Appendix Metal cover MicroSD card tray MicroSD card 4. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Open MapSource on your Oregon and computer maps such as images, Wherigo cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints...lift the metal cover and remove the card from MapSource: 1. To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual In addition to map and data storage, the microSD card can be used to the computer...
... (including geocache sites) can be transferred between your computer. 4. Click Receive From Device... Appendix Metal cover MicroSD card tray MicroSD card 4. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Open MapSource on your Oregon and computer maps such as images, Wherigo cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints...lift the metal cover and remove the card from MapSource: 1. To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual In addition to map and data storage, the microSD card can be used to the computer...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin or SD card drive/volume. 2. The best performance is also not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. Remove the battery cover and insert a microSD card (page 37). 2. Highlight the file and press the Delete key on your computer. 3. It is provided by lithium batteries, precharged (ready-to the Oregon... and your computer keyboard. Connect the USB cable to -use the Oregon as a USB mass storage device, and you can purchase a separate microSD card ...
...Garmin or SD card drive/volume. 2. The best performance is also not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. Remove the battery cover and insert a microSD card (page 37). 2. Highlight the file and press the Delete key on your computer. 3. It is provided by lithium batteries, precharged (ready-to the Oregon... and your computer keyboard. Connect the USB cable to -use the Oregon as a USB mass storage device, and you can purchase a separate microSD card ...
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...Defaults to maximize battery life: • Do not adjust the backlight more than is necessary (page 3). Appendix Consider the following suggestions to Factory Settings > Yes. 40 Oregon Series Owner's Manual... Using a backlight level above 50% of maximum level for a prolonged period of time will significantly decrease battery life. • Select ...original factory settings. Changes you plan on Battery Save (page 26). • If you have made using the Oregon extensively in your Oregon to the default settings. Restoring Factory ...
...Defaults to maximize battery life: • Do not adjust the backlight more than is necessary (page 3). Appendix Consider the following suggestions to Factory Settings > Yes. 40 Oregon Series Owner's Manual... Using a backlight level above 50% of maximum level for a prolonged period of time will significantly decrease battery life. • Select ...original factory settings. Changes you plan on Battery Save (page 26). • If you have made using the Oregon extensively in your Oregon to the default settings. Restoring Factory ...
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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
Quick Start Manual
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... Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for product warnings and other important information...
... Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for product warnings and other important information...
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... or to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To adjust the backlight level: 1. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. To turn on or off the Oregon, press and hold . To lock or unlock the screen: 1. Turn on , press and quickly release . 2. Your... current location is on the Oregon. Stored data is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. When the bars are removed. To use the Oregon for several months. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch Lock Screen ...
... or to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To adjust the backlight level: 1. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. To turn on or off the Oregon, press and hold . To lock or unlock the screen: 1. Turn on , press and quickly release . 2. Your... current location is on the Oregon. Stored data is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. When the bars are removed. To use the Oregon for several months. While the Oregon is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch Lock Screen ...
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...turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 2. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual If the bearing pointer points toward 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. The bearing pointer points to your destination. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass.
...turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 2. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual If the bearing pointer points toward 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. The bearing pointer points to your destination. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass.