Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... in front of all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may affect safety while navigating. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to ... or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. If your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened life span or may use of the batteries. Minimize the amount of time ...
... in front of all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may affect safety while navigating. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to ... or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. If your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened life span or may use of the batteries. Minimize the amount of time ...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... not contain any interference received, including interference that is subject to us at a reasonable cost. • Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-userreplaceable battery. • When disposing... states have the battery removed and recycled. However, there is prohibitively expensive. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. •... radio communications if not installed and used to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in locations that may ...
... not contain any interference received, including interference that is subject to us at a reasonable cost. • Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-userreplaceable battery. • When disposing... states have the battery removed and recycled. However, there is prohibitively expensive. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. •... radio communications if not installed and used to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in locations that may ...
Owner's Manual
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... solution, and wipe it dry. Oregon Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go to the cloth and gently wipe the lens with the cloth. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Caring for in the battery compartment. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any... questions while using your Oregon is located in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. If needed, the serial number...
... solution, and wipe it dry. Oregon Series Owner's Manual In the USA, go to the cloth and gently wipe the lens with the cloth. by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. Caring for in the battery compartment. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any... questions while using your Oregon is located in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. If needed, the serial number...
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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Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. To turn off the...
Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. To turn off the...
Owner's Manual
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... Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. 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. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10...
... Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. 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. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10...
Owner's Manual
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...; Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones On or Off. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 25 This profile is a copy of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Battery Type-select the type of location and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential...
...; Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. Customizing the Oregon Tones-turn audible tones On or Off. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 25 This profile is a copy of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Battery Type-select the type of location and velocity information. • RTCM -receive differential...
Owner's Manual
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... backlight to capture. 3. Depending on after the backlight timeout period. Battery Save-shuts off the display after you want to remain on your device, you must zoom in the Garmin\scrn folder on the Oregon drive. Press and quickly release . 4. Background-select a screen background.... Customizing the Oregon Customizing the Display Touch Setup > Display. Backlight Timeout-select the amount of ...
... backlight to capture. 3. Depending on after the backlight timeout period. Battery Save-shuts off the display after you want to remain on your device, you must zoom in the Garmin\scrn folder on the Oregon drive. Press and quickly release . 4. Background-select a screen background.... Customizing the Oregon Customizing the Display Touch Setup > Display. Backlight Timeout-select the amount of ...
Owner's Manual
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...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. DoD imposed Selective ...4.5 × 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: Rugged ...
...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. DoD imposed Selective ...4.5 × 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: Rugged ...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver... off for use indoors or for practice. The unit does not track satellites in extreme Northern and Southern latitudes)* Resolution: 1 degree Altimeter: Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to proper user calibration. no memory battery... required Map Storage: Internal or microSD Card Performance Receiver: more than ...
...Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Indefinite; to 30,000 ft. (from -2,000 ft. Using Demo Mode Demo mode turns the GPS receiver... off for use indoors or for practice. The unit does not track satellites in extreme Northern and Southern latitudes)* Resolution: 1 degree Altimeter: Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to proper user calibration. no memory battery... required Map Storage: Internal or microSD Card Performance Receiver: more than ...
Owner's Manual
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... Oregon to your Garmin dealer. Go to your computer. To turn Demo Mode on your computer using Demo mode because the GPS receiver is located beneath the AA batteries. Lift the metal cover. 3. Notice Do not try to navigate using the supplied USB cable. Installing a microSD Card The Oregon... on the bottom of the cable to a USB port on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. Appendix 3. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer You can connect the Oregon to http://buy.garmin.com for compatible map products. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37
... Oregon to your Garmin dealer. Go to your computer. To turn Demo Mode on your computer using Demo mode because the GPS receiver is located beneath the AA batteries. Lift the metal cover. 3. Notice Do not try to navigate using the supplied USB cable. Installing a microSD Card The Oregon... on the bottom of the cable to a USB port on , touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode. Appendix 3. Connect the other end of the Oregon. 2. Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer You can connect the Oregon to http://buy.garmin.com for compatible map products. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 37
Owner's Manual
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...such as MapSource, or maps accessed on . 3. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. on your Oregon and computer maps such as images, Wherigo cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Turn the Oregon on mapping Web sites. Appendix Metal cover MicroSD card tray ...to map and data storage, the microSD card can be used to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Before transferring data to or from the microSD card tray. 5. Click Receive From Device... Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints Tracks, routes, and ...
...such as MapSource, or maps accessed on . 3. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. on your Oregon and computer maps such as images, Wherigo cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. Turn the Oregon on mapping Web sites. Appendix Metal cover MicroSD card tray ...to map and data storage, the microSD card can be used to the Oregon, install the Garmin Communicator 38 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Before transferring data to or from the microSD card tray. 5. Click Receive From Device... Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints Tracks, routes, and ...
Owner's Manual
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...files that end with a capacity greater than 2500 mAh. NOTE: The Oregon is also not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. Open the Garmin or SD card drive/volume. 2. Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for additional external memory. It is not compatible with Mac® ... 10.3 or earlier. Paste the file into the Garmin or the microSD card/volume. Highlight the file and press the Delete key on your computer. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 39 To load a file onto the Oregon or microSD card: 1. Remove the battery cover and insert a microSD card (page 37). ...
...files that end with a capacity greater than 2500 mAh. NOTE: The Oregon is also not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. Open the Garmin or SD card drive/volume. 2. Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for additional external memory. It is not compatible with Mac® ... 10.3 or earlier. Paste the file into the Garmin or the microSD card/volume. Highlight the file and press the Delete key on your computer. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 39 To load a file onto the Oregon or microSD card: 1. Remove the battery cover and insert a microSD card (page 37). ...
Owner's Manual
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... restore your automobile, consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin .com). 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 a shorter backlight timeout (page 26). • Turn...
... restore your automobile, consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin .com). 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 a shorter backlight timeout (page 26). • Turn...
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
Quick Start Manual
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... for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for product warnings and other important information. To install the batteries: 1. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. To select the battery type: 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Battery...
... for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Lift the latch and remove the battery cover. Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for product warnings and other important information. To install the batteries: 1. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. Oregon units operate on two AA batteries. To select the battery type: 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Battery...
Quick Start Manual
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... quickly release . 2. While the Oregon is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . 2. Turn on the Main page indicate satellite strength. The bars on the Oregon. To turn on or off the Oregon, press and hold . Go outdoors... to zoom. 3. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To lock or unlock the screen: 1. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. To turn off...
... quickly release . 2. While the Oregon is not lost when batteries are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . 2. Turn on the Main page indicate satellite strength. The bars on the Oregon. To turn on or off the Oregon, press and hold . Go outdoors... to zoom. 3. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual To lock or unlock the screen: 1. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. To turn off...
Quick Start Manual
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...moving . Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. 3. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual If it points any other direction, turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 2. While...you are traveling directly toward the top of the compass, you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. If the bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass.
...moving . Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. 3. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Oregon Series Quick Start Manual If it points any other direction, turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 2. While...you are traveling directly toward the top of the compass, you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. If the bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass.