Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of the batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not...defects, or reproductive harm. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use a sharp object to remove the batteries. 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 ...
...a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of the batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not...defects, or reproductive harm. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use a sharp object to remove the batteries. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... place. This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips... and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you should touch a series of items in order. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to http://my.garmin...
... place. This manual provides instructions for product warnings and other important information. Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips... and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you should touch a series of items in order. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to http://my.garmin...
Owner's Manual
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... necessary. Use a soft lens cloth. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution, and wipe it dry. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913...
... necessary. Use a soft lens cloth. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Apply lens cleaning fluid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution, and wipe it dry. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913...
Owner's Manual
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... 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........ 5 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents...
... 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........ 5 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents...
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 ...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..... 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 ...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..... 41 Software License Agreement... 42 Index 43 Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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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...> System > Battery Type. 2. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended ... batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when ...
...> System > Battery Type. 2. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended ... batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when ...
Owner's Manual
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... navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. See (page 26) to adjust the brightness levels. Oregon Series Owner's Manual While the Oregon is on, press and quickly...
... navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Adjusting the Backlight Level 1. Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. When the bars are green, the Oregon has acquired satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. See (page 26) to adjust the brightness levels. Oregon Series Owner's Manual While the Oregon is on, press and quickly...
Owner's Manual
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... to make the changes. 5. Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to change. 4. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Touch or to discard the changes. Touch (except when changing a symbol...
... to make the changes. 5. Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to change. 4. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Touch or to discard the changes. Touch (except when changing a symbol...
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Touch a category. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation • All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by the preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of Interest may be listed. • Cities-a ... Where To?: 1. Touch Where To?. 2. or choose a point on the map to navigate to your destination. Use the compass to navigate to a destination with the Oregon.
Touch a category. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation • All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by the preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of Interest may be listed. • Cities-a ... Where To?: 1. Touch Where To?. 2. or choose a point on the map to navigate to your destination. Use the compass to navigate to a destination with the Oregon.
Owner's Manual
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... indicated on the map: 1. Touch the destination. 6. Touch > Compass. 8. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 7. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch . 3. Touch a point on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on the map. 3.
... indicated on the map: 1. Touch the destination. 6. Touch > Compass. 8. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 7. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Touch . 3. Touch a point on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on the map. 3.
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... Go. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. Touch Where To?. 2. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch or to pan the map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch . 3. Select from the location you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch a destination. 7. Touch Map. Touch and drag the screen to...
... Go. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. Touch Where To?. 2. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch or to pan the map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch . 3. Select from the location you want to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch a destination. 7. Touch Map. Touch and drag the screen to...
Owner's Manual
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To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the location. 3. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page, touch one of the screen: 1.
To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the location. 3. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page, touch one of the screen: 1.
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Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save. 2. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. Touch to the .... Using the Compass The Compass page guides you to a magnetic compass when you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to save the waypoint. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time.
Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to save. 2. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. Touch to the .... Using the Compass The Compass page guides you to a magnetic compass when you maintain a higher speed, such as current speed, distance to save the waypoint. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To save a waypoint on the route, and estimated arrival time.
Owner's Manual
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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. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing...
... 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. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing...
Owner's Manual
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... the compass. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 If the bearing pointer points toward your destination. If it points any other direction, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward...
... the compass. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 If the bearing pointer points toward your destination. If it points any other direction, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward...
Owner's Manual
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... course. Basic Navigation according to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to either side of the compass ring. On the Compass page, touch...
... course. Basic Navigation according to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to either side of the compass ring. On the Compass page, touch...
Owner's Manual
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...the attribute. 4. To delete a waypoint: 1. To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to delete. 3. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. To ...Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can edit waypoints to change the picture. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch...
...the attribute. 4. To delete a waypoint: 1. To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to delete. 3. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. To ...Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can edit waypoints to change the picture. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch...
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.... Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Touch a category. 3. Touch to view > View Map. Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the route you want to save the route. 7. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route you want to 50 routes. Editing and Deleting Routes You...
.... Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Touch a category. 3. Touch to view > View Map. Viewing Stored Routes To view a route on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the route you want to save the route. 7. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route you want to 50 routes. Editing and Deleting Routes You...
Owner's Manual
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... details. Touch Do Not Record; If you are shown. 2. To record your current route are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 The additional point is a recording of the point on the route. • Insert-adds an additional point on your tracks: 1. Touch the route you...
... details. Touch Do Not Record; If you are shown. 2. To record your current route are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 The additional point is a recording of the point on the route. • Insert-adds an additional point on your tracks: 1. Touch the route you...