Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. In addition, the GPS unit may use voice prompts when possible. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access... for various purposes, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ...mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to determine if your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. It is blocked. To prevent damage, remove the unit from children....
... Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. In addition, the GPS unit may use voice prompts when possible. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access... for various purposes, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ...mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to determine if your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. It is blocked. To prevent damage, remove the unit from children....
Owner's Manual
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...copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this and other countries. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is subject to notify any person or...permission of Garmin. Windows® is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to make changes in the United States and other Garmin products. Oregon® and...
...copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this and other countries. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is subject to notify any person or...permission of Garmin. Windows® is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to make changes in the United States and other Garmin products. Oregon® and...
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... better support you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to touch that you should touch a series of items in or zoom out. Oregon Series Owner's Manual For example, if you see more choices. • Touch to return to the previous screen. • Touch to return to zoom in order. The... To? > Tracks," you should touch the Where To? Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to http://my...
... better support you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to touch that you should touch a series of items in or zoom out. Oregon Series Owner's Manual For example, if you see more choices. • Touch to return to the previous screen. • Touch to return to zoom in order. The... To? > Tracks," you should touch the Where To? Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for using the following products: • Oregon 450 and 450t • Oregon 550 and 550t Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to http://my...
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... solution, and wipe it dry. by phone at 0808 2380000. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to... Screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Use a soft lens cloth. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
... solution, and wipe it dry. by phone at 0808 2380000. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with the cloth. If needed, the serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to... Screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Use a soft lens cloth. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Oregon Series 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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.... Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for the best results. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended...3. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To install the batteries: 1. Touch Setup > System >...
.... Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for the best results. Stored data is not lost when batteries are not recommended...3. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To install the batteries: 1. Touch Setup > System >...
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... location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to change the backlight timeout. Oregon Series Owner's Manual See (page 26) to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. The bars on the Oregon. Press and quickly release . 2. Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. Go outdoors...
... location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to change the backlight timeout. Oregon Series Owner's Manual See (page 26) to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. The bars on the Oregon. Press and quickly release . 2. Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. Go outdoors...
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...letters, numbers, or symbols to access additional applications. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main Menu You can access all Oregon applications from the Main menu. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to discard the changes.... Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Main Menu Touch or to make the changes. 5. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch to change. 4.
...letters, numbers, or symbols to access additional applications. Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main Menu You can access all Oregon applications from the Main menu. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to discard the changes.... Touch an attribute you record and store in the Oregon. Touch Save and Edit. 3. Main Menu Touch or to make the changes. 5. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch to change. 4.
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... optional mapping, various Points of Interest may be listed. • Cities-a list of the 50 closest cities to your course. 5. Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Touch a category. 3. Touch Where To?. 2. Touch one of the ... tide stations. 4. Touch > Compass. 6. A colored line indicates your current location. • Tides-a list of a location. Use the compass to navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Go. To navigate to your destination.
... optional mapping, various Points of Interest may be listed. • Cities-a list of the 50 closest cities to your course. 5. Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Touch a category. 3. Touch Where To?. 2. Touch one of the ... tide stations. 4. Touch > Compass. 6. A colored line indicates your current location. • Tides-a list of a location. Use the compass to navigate to a destination using Where To?: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Go. To navigate to your destination.
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... to your destination. 4. Touch Go. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on the map: 1. Use the compass to navigate to 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. Touch Map. 2. Touch . 3. Touch > Compass. 8. To navigate to your...
... to your destination. 4. Touch Go. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on the map: 1. Use the compass to navigate to 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. Touch Map. 2. Touch . 3. Touch > Compass. 8. To navigate to your...
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... the location you selected. 6. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch Map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch a destination. 7. Basic Navigation 5. Touch Go. Touch . 3. Touch a category. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Items are listed in order of...
... the location you selected. 6. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch Map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch a destination. 7. Basic Navigation 5. Touch Go. Touch . 3. Touch a category. A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on page 9. Items are listed in order of...
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Touch the location. 3. To change the Map page data fields: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. On the Map page, touch one of the screen: 1. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 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 the location. 3. To change the Map page data fields: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. On the Map page, touch one of the screen: 1. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1.
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... navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to the next point on the Map page: 1. To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch to your direction. Using the Compass The Compass page guides...
... navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to the next point on the Map page: 1. To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch to your direction. Using the Compass The Compass page guides...
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..., experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. Touch Setup > Heading...
..., experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. Touch Setup > Heading...
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... provides an indication of the compass. Course Pointer Direction you are traveling directly toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass. If it points any other direction, turn toward that direction...
... provides an indication of the compass. Course Pointer Direction you are traveling directly toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass. If it points any other direction, turn toward that direction...
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.... Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for deviation and to the distance between dots on course. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The scale refers to get back on the course deviation indicator. It also helps you are no major obstacles in your destination is most...
.... Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for deviation and to the distance between dots on course. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The scale refers to get back on the course deviation indicator. It also helps you are no major obstacles in your destination is most...
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Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch the attribute. 4. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. .... To delete a waypoint: 1. Touch Delete Waypoint. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Reposition Here. Touch the waypoint. 3. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to delete. 3. You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint ...
Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch the attribute. 4. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. .... To delete a waypoint: 1. Touch Delete Waypoint. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Reposition Here. Touch the waypoint. 3. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to delete. 3. You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint ...
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... the route. Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the route you want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to 50 routes. Managing Waypoints, Routes...
... the route. Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the route you want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to 50 routes. Managing Waypoints, Routes...