Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... street maps. contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause • Do not use a sharp object to determine if your product's owner's manual to remove the batteries. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Do not place in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram.) Do...packaging, and its components glove box. This notice is designed to all driving conditions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in death or serious injury. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle or store...
... street maps. contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause • Do not use a sharp object to determine if your product's owner's manual to remove the batteries. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Do not place in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram.) Do...packaging, and its components glove box. This notice is designed to all driving conditions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in death or serious injury. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle or store...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 are instructed to ...menu. • Touch or on the Map page to http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the text indicate that item on the screen, and touch Tracks. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Introduction Manual Conventions When you should touch a series of items in or zoom...
... 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 are instructed to ...menu. • Touch or on the Map page to http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the text indicate that item on the screen, and touch Tracks. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Introduction Manual Conventions When you should touch a series of items in or zoom...
Owner's Manual
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.... Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and wipe it dry. 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. If needed, the serial number of ...
.... Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Oregon Cleaning the Case Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and wipe it dry. 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. If needed, the serial number of ...
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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...Latch To select the battery type: 1. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for several months. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Lift the latch, and remove the battery cover. Stored data is not lost when batteries are ...not recommended for the best results. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. To install the batteries: 1. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
...Latch To select the battery type: 1. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for several months. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Lift the latch, and remove the battery cover. Stored data is not lost when batteries are ...not recommended for the best results. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. To install the batteries: 1. To turn off the Oregon, press and hold . Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. Replace the battery cover, and push the latch down. Oregon Series Owner's Manual
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... location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly release . 2. 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. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Backlight Level 1.
... location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. While the Oregon is on, press and quickly release . 2. 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. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Backlight Level 1.
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Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. Touch to make the changes. 5. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Save and Edit. 3. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Main Menu Touch or ...
Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. Touch to make the changes. 5. To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Save and Edit. 3. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Main Menu Touch or ...
Owner's Manual
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...(page 19). • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). • Coordinates-enter the coordinates of the closest tide stations. 4. 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 ...your destination. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 5. Touch a category. 3. Touch > Compass. 6. Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. Touch Go. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? A colored line indicates your current ...
...(page 19). • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 15). • Coordinates-enter the coordinates of the closest tide stations. 4. 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 ...your destination. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 5. Touch a category. 3. Touch > Compass. 6. Navigating to a destination with the Oregon. Touch Go. or choose a point on the map to navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? A colored line indicates your current ...
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... > Compass. 8. Information button 4. Touch characters to a point on the map. 3. Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Use the compass to navigate...
... > Compass. 8. Information button 4. Touch characters to a point on the map. 3. Touch the information button at the top of your destination as indicated on page 9. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI. 2. Use the compass to navigate...
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... near . Touch the location you selected. 6. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch Map. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation 5. Touch a destination. 7. To navigate to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch . 3. Touch a category. Items are listed in order of distance from...
... near . Touch the location you selected. 6. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch > Compass. 9. Touch Map. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. 3. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation 5. Touch a destination. 7. To navigate to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch . 3. Touch a category. Items are listed in order of distance from...
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To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page, touch one of the screen: 1. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. 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. Touch the location. 3.
To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen for additional information. Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields. 2. Touch the information button at the top of the data fields. 2. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page, touch one of the screen: 1. Select a data type. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom. 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. Touch the location. 3.
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... also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to your direction. To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. To save . 2. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. Using the Compass The...
... also provides navigation data such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to your direction. To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. To save . 2. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch to the next point on the Map page: 1. Using the Compass The...
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OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of the compass. 2. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning ...
OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of the compass. 2. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. 10 Oregon Series Owner's Manual To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. "Too Fast" or "Too Slow" may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning ...
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... use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass. If the bearing pointer points toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Course Pointer Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator Course line to destination The course pointer provides an indication ...
... use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass. If the bearing pointer points toward the top of drift (right or left) Oregon Series Owner's Manual 11 Course Pointer Direction you are currently traveling Scale Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator Course line to destination The course pointer provides an indication ...
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... destination is most useful if you are navigating on the course deviation indicator. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The course line to either side of the compass ring. The scale refers to the distance between dots on water or there are no major...
... destination is most useful if you are navigating on the course deviation indicator. To change the Compass page data fields: 1. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual The course line to either side of the compass ring. The scale refers to the distance between dots on water or there are no major...
Owner's Manual
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...the changes. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. Touch Delete Waypoint. Touch to make the changes. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to delete. 3. Touch Reposition Here. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch the waypoint you ...Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to reposition. 3. Touch the waypoint. 3. To delete a waypoint: 1. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can edit waypoints to change the picture. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual...
...the changes. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. Touch Delete Waypoint. Touch to make the changes. On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you want to delete. 3. Touch Reposition Here. Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch the waypoint you ...Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to reposition. 3. Touch the waypoint. 3. To delete a waypoint: 1. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can edit waypoints to change the picture. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual...
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...-changes the point to view > View Map. To edit a route: 1. Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Touch the first item on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Use > . 5. Touch > Where To? > Routes to select a starting point. 2. Touch to edit > Edit Route. 3. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch a category. 3. Viewing Stored Routes To...
...-changes the point to view > View Map. To edit a route: 1. Touch Route Planner > > to navigate the route. Touch the first item on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Touch Use > . 5. Touch > Where To? > Routes to select a starting point. 2. Touch to edit > Edit Route. 3. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch a category. 3. Viewing Stored Routes To...
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... 27. Touch Active Route. To record your track. Record, Do Not Show; For more information on a route: 1. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch Do Not Record; Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 • Move Down (or Up)- The points on your current route are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Touch Route Planner...
... 27. Touch Active Route. To record your track. Record, Do Not Show; For more information on a route: 1. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch Do Not Record; Oregon Series Owner's Manual 15 • Move Down (or Up)- The points on your current route are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Touch Route Planner...