Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... vehicle is provided in an unattended vehicle. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these ...batteries. 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...batteries. • Only replace the batteries with California's Proposition 65. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating, and...
... vehicle is provided in an unattended vehicle. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these ...batteries. 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...batteries. • Only replace the batteries with California's Proposition 65. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating, and...
Owner's Manual
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...you should touch the Where To? Product Registration Help us better support you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin.com. Go to touch that you should touch a series of items in or zoom out. The small arrows (>) used in the text ...See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a safe place. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 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 zoom in order. ...
...you should touch the Where To? Product Registration Help us better support you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin.com. Go to touch that you should touch a series of items in or zoom out. The small arrows (>) used in the text ...See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a safe place. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 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 zoom in order. ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the lens with the cloth. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 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. by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Remove batteries...
.... Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the lens with the cloth. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 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. by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Remove batteries...
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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... the camera feature. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Weather cap 2. Standard...
... the camera feature. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Battery cover Latch To select the battery type: 1. Weather cap 2. Standard...
Owner's Manual
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... satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. See (page 26) to adjust the brightness levels. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Adjusting the...
... satellite signals. Touch Lock Screen. See (page 26) to adjust the brightness levels. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Oregon can take a few minutes. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. Adjusting the...
Owner's Manual
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Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Touch or to discard the changes. Touch to access additional applications. Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to make the changes. 5. Basic ...
Touch Mark Waypoint. 2. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Touch or to discard the changes. Touch to access additional applications. Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to make the changes. 5. Basic ...
Owner's Manual
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...; All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by the preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of Interest may be listed. • Cities-a list of a location. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch > Compass. 6. Touch Go. A colored line indicates your destination. Touch a category. 3. To navigate to your course. 5. Use the compass to navigate to a destination using...
...; All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by the preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of Interest may be listed. • Cities-a list of a location. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch > Compass. 6. Touch Go. A colored line indicates your destination. Touch a category. 3. To navigate to your course. 5. Use the compass to navigate to a destination using...
Owner's Manual
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... spell a part of the name of the screen. Touch characters to your destination as indicated on the map. 3. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch a point on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to a point on page 9. Touch the destination. 6. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. To navigate to...
... spell a part of the name of the screen. Touch characters to your destination as indicated on the map. 3. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch a point on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Use the compass to navigate to a point on page 9. Touch the destination. 6. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. To navigate to...
Owner's Manual
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To navigate to zoom. 3. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch a destination. 7. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. Touch Map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Where To?. 2. Touch > Compass. 9. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch . 3. Touch or to a destination near . Select from the location you want to ...
To navigate to zoom. 3. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch a destination. 7. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 8. Touch Map. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Where To?. 2. Touch > Compass. 9. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Touch . 3. Touch or to a destination near . Select from the location you want to ...
Owner's Manual
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Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the location. 3. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information.
Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. Basic Navigation Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker Information button Map Page To review detailed information about a point on the map: 1. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review. 2. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch the location. 3. Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page, touch one of the screen for additional information.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 To save the waypoint. Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as current speed, distance to a magnetic compass when you maintain a higher speed...
... 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 To save the waypoint. Basic Navigation It also provides navigation data such as current speed, distance to a magnetic compass when you maintain a higher speed...
Owner's Manual
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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 OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of the compass. 2. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. To calibrate the electronic compass...
..., 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 OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of the compass. 2. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. To calibrate the electronic compass...
Owner's Manual
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... Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to destination The course pointer provides an indication of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Course Pointer Direction you are moving. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass. Direction you are traveling directly toward the...
... Basic Navigation The bearing pointer points to destination The course pointer provides an indication of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Course Pointer Direction you are moving. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass. Direction you are traveling directly toward the...
Owner's Manual
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... scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to get back on course.
... scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to get back on course.
Owner's Manual
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...Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch the waypoint you want to reposition. 3. To delete a waypoint: 1. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you can change the name, the symbol, the comment, the location, the elevation, and the depth... Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can edit waypoints to change the picture. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13
...Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch the waypoint you want to reposition. 3. To delete a waypoint: 1. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you can change the name, the symbol, the comment, the location, the elevation, and the depth... Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can edit waypoints to change the picture. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13
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... route: 1. Touch a category. 3. Touch to 50 routes. Touch the route you want 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 edit > Edit Route. 3. Managing Waypoints, Routes...
... route: 1. Touch a category. 3. Touch to 50 routes. Touch the route you want 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 edit > Edit Route. 3. Managing Waypoints, Routes...
Owner's Manual
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... a recording of points on the Map page indicates your tracks: 1. Touch the route you have traveled. For more information on the route. To delete a route: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch a point for additional details. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Active Route 1. Touch...
... a recording of points on the Map page indicates your tracks: 1. Touch the route you have traveled. For more information on the route. To delete a route: 1. Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch a point for additional details. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Active Route 1. Touch...