Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...other factors that may use a sharp object to determine if your product's owner's manual to remove the batteries. dashboard. Do not mount in an unattended vehicle. Do ...a safe manner. This notice is designed to provide route suggestions. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use ... Proposition 65. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers...
...other factors that may use a sharp object to determine if your product's owner's manual to remove the batteries. dashboard. Do not mount in an unattended vehicle. Do ...a safe manner. This notice is designed to provide route suggestions. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use ... Proposition 65. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers...
Owner's Manual
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... of this copyright notice and provided further that any revision hereto is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. Used with permission. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one ... The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are trademarks of Garmin. The Wherigo application is a trademark of SanDisk or its products and to make changes in the United States and/or other countries. Oregon® and myGarmin™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...
... of this copyright notice and provided further that any revision hereto is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. Used with permission. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one ... The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are trademarks of Garmin. The Wherigo application is a trademark of SanDisk or its products and to make changes in the United States and/or other countries. Oregon® and myGarmin™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...
Owner's Manual
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... touch Tracks. Go to touch that you should touch the Where To? Oregon Series Owner's Manual The small arrows (>) used in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to zoom in a ...safe place. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in or zoom out. Product Registration Help us better support you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin...
... touch Tracks. Go to touch that you should touch the Where To? Oregon Series Owner's Manual The small arrows (>) used in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to zoom in a ...safe place. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in or zoom out. Product Registration Help us better support you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin...
Owner's Manual
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...go to the cloth and gently wipe the lens with the cloth. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Apply the liquid to the Garmin Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. Caring for in the battery ...2380000. Cleaning the Screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. 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. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
...go to the cloth and gently wipe the lens with the cloth. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Apply the liquid to the Garmin Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. Caring for in the battery ...2380000. Cleaning the Screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. 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. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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...
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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...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..... 41 Software License Agreement... 42 Index 43 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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...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..... 41 Software License Agreement... 42 Index 43 Oregon Series 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
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...Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Touch Alkaline,...Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for several months. Use alkaline, NiMH...
...Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Touch Alkaline,...Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for several months. Use alkaline, NiMH...
Owner's Manual
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... signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Turn on , press and quickly release . 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Lock Screen. While the Oregon is on the Oregon. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. The bars on the Main menu indicate...
... signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Turn on , press and quickly release . 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Lock Screen. While the Oregon is on the Oregon. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. The bars on the Main menu indicate...
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... (except when changing a symbol). Touch to make the changes. 5. Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main Menu You can access all Oregon applications from the Main menu. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13...
... (except when changing a symbol). Touch to make the changes. 5. Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main Menu You can access all Oregon applications from the Main menu. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13...
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... a Destination You can use Where To? or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1. To navigate to a destination with the Oregon. A colored line indicates your course. 5. Touch a category. 3. Touch Where To?. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Go. Navigating to your current location. • Tides-a list of a location.
... a Destination You can use Where To? or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1. To navigate to a destination with the Oregon. A colored line indicates your course. 5. Touch a category. 3. Touch Where To?. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Go. Navigating to your current location. • Tides-a list of a location.
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... the top of your course. 7. Use the compass to navigate to a point on the map. 3. Touch characters to your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your destination. 4. Touch Map. 2. Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All...
... the top of your course. 7. Use the compass to navigate to a point on the map. 3. Touch characters to your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your destination. 4. Touch Map. 2. Basic Navigation To find a destination by spelling the name: 1. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All...
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... 5. Touch or to zoom. 3. Touch the location you selected. 6. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch . 3. To navigate to a destination near . Touch Map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
... 5. Touch or to zoom. 3. Touch the location you selected. 6. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch . 3. To navigate to a destination near . Touch Map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Touch the location. 3. To change the Map page data fields: 1. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information.
Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Touch the location. 3. To change the Map page data fields: 1. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information.
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... point on the Map page: 1. If you are stationary or walking. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual The electronic compass is similar to a magnetic compass when you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to your direction...the compass level when navigating. Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing...
... point on the Map page: 1. If you are stationary or walking. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual The electronic compass is similar to a magnetic compass when you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to your direction...the compass level when navigating. Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time. Touch to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing...
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... Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of the compass. 2. Do not stand near...
... Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of the compass. 2. Do not stand near...
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...toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward your destination. Direction you are traveling directly toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. Course Pointer Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator... Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to destination The course pointer provides an indication of the compass. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass.
...toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward your destination. Direction you are traveling directly toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. Course Pointer Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator... Bearing Pointer Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to destination The course pointer provides an indication of the compass. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass.
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.... It also helps you are no major obstacles in your original starting point. On the Compass page, touch a data field. 2. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation according to either side of the compass ring. This is based on water or there are navigating on your path. To change...
.... It also helps you are no major obstacles in your original starting point. On the Compass page, touch a data field. 2. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation according to either side of the compass ring. This is based on water or there are navigating on your path. To change...
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On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to make the changes. To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch to delete. 3. Touch the waypoint you can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 To delete a waypoint: 1. ...changing a symbol). To reposition a waypoint to change the picture. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Reposition Here. Touch Delete Waypoint. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to discard the changes.
On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to make the changes. To edit a waypoint: 1. Touch to delete. 3. Touch the waypoint you can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 To delete a waypoint: 1. ...changing a symbol). To reposition a waypoint to change the picture. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Reposition Here. Touch Delete Waypoint. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to discard the changes.
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... map: 1. Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to save the route. 7. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route you want to view...
... map: 1. Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Repeat until the route is complete. 6. Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to save the route. 7. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route you want to view...