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...the batteries away from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. In addition, the GPS unit may use voice prompts when possible. If your product contains or accepts street maps. Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating,... is provided in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to replace the need for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk...
...the batteries away from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. In addition, the GPS unit may use voice prompts when possible. If your product contains or accepts street maps. Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating,... is provided in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to replace the need for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...-transparent material" on the windshield or placing objects on the windshield. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Other state laws allow the...using suction mounts on your Garmin device in a location that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions. This product does not contain any state or local law or ordinance relating to radio communications if not installed and used to be incurred as a result of disregarding this device must accept any interference received...
...-transparent material" on the windshield or placing objects on the windshield. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Other state laws allow the...using suction mounts on your Garmin device in a location that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions. This product does not contain any state or local law or ordinance relating to radio communications if not installed and used to be incurred as a result of disregarding this device must accept any interference received...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to the Garmin service center in normal use. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of ... comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. This product is provided by the local incountry distributor and this product. Garmin retains the exclusive right to be used only as to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs. service center. Distributor warranties are not eligible...
...YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to the Garmin service center in normal use. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of ... comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. This product is provided by the local incountry distributor and this product. Garmin retains the exclusive right to be used only as to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs. service center. Distributor warranties are not eligible...
Owner's Manual
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... in the content without the express permission of Apple Computer, Inc. Oregon® and myGarmin™ are trademarks of Garmin. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be used without obligation to make changes in this manual onto a hard drive ...provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this and other countries. Used with permission. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, MapSource®, and BlueChart® g2 are registered trademarks of SanDisk or its subsidiaries, registered in the ...
... in the content without the express permission of Apple Computer, Inc. Oregon® and myGarmin™ are trademarks of Garmin. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be used without obligation to make changes in this manual onto a hard drive ...provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this and other countries. Used with permission. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, MapSource®, and BlueChart® g2 are registered trademarks of SanDisk or its subsidiaries, registered in the ...
Owner's Manual
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... a series of items in order. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a safe place. Go to touch that you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Manual Conventions When you... the screen, and touch Tracks. 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 scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you by...
... a series of items in order. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a safe place. Go to touch that you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Manual Conventions When you... the screen, and touch Tracks. 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 scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you by...
Owner's Manual
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...(913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the ...liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the lens with the cloth. 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 available accessories and maps,...
...(913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://buy.garmin.com. ii Optional Accessories For a list of your Oregon. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Apply lens cleaning fluid to the ...liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the lens with the cloth. 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 available accessories and maps,...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...Route......... 15 Managing Tracks 15 Additional Tools 17 Elevation Plot 17 Sharing Information Wirelessly 18 Using the Camera 19 Viewing Images 20 Calculating the Size of an Area 20 Trip Computer 21 Other Tools 21 iii
... 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 ...Route......... 15 Managing Tracks 15 Additional Tools 17 Elevation Plot 17 Sharing Information Wirelessly 18 Using the Camera 19 Viewing Images 20 Calculating the Size of an Area 20 Trip Computer 21 Other Tools 21 iii
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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 26 Tracks Setup 27 Customizing the Main ...30 Position Format 31 Modifying the Compass........... 31 Altimeter Setup 32 iv Pairing the Oregon 33 Reset 34 Viewing Your Oregon Information 34 Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Using Demo Mode 36 Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD™ Card...... 37 Transferring Tracks, Routes,...
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 26 Tracks Setup 27 Customizing the Main ...30 Position Format 31 Modifying the Compass........... 31 Altimeter Setup 32 iv Pairing the Oregon 33 Reset 34 Viewing Your Oregon Information 34 Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Using Demo Mode 36 Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer 37 Installing a microSD™ Card...... 37 Transferring Tracks, Routes,...
Owner's Manual
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... To select the battery type: 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Touch Setup > System > Battery...
... To select the battery type: 1. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turning the Oregon On and Off 1. To turn on the Oregon, press . 2. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for Oregon 550 units when using the camera feature. Getting Started Battery Information The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Standard alkaline batteries are removed. Touch Setup > System > Battery...
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Touch Where To?. 2. Touch > Compass. 6. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Basic Navigation • All POI (...be listed. • Cities-a list of the 50 closest cities to your destination. Touch Go. Navigating to a destination using Where To?: 1. Touch a category. 3. or choose a point on the map to navigate to your current location. ...page 15). • Coordinates-enter the coordinates of the closest tide stations. 4. Use the compass to navigate to a destination with the Oregon. A colored line indicates your course. 5.
Touch Where To?. 2. Touch > Compass. 6. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To navigate to a Destination You can use Where To? Basic Navigation • All POI (...be listed. • Cities-a list of the 50 closest cities to your destination. Touch Go. Navigating to a destination using Where To?: 1. Touch a category. 3. or choose a point on the map to navigate to your current location. ...page 15). • Coordinates-enter the coordinates of the closest tide stations. 4. Use the compass to navigate to a destination with the Oregon. A colored line indicates your course. 5.
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... Go > > Compass. 5. A colored line indicates your destination. 4. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Touch the destination. 6. Touch . 5. Touch Go. Touch Map. 2. Use the compass to navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. To navigate to your destination as indicated on the map: 1. Information button...
... Go > > Compass. 5. A colored line indicates your destination. 4. Touch the information button at the top of your course. 7. Touch the destination. 6. Touch . 5. Touch Go. Touch Map. 2. Use the compass to navigate to spell a part of the name of the screen. To navigate to your destination as indicated on the map: 1. Information button...
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...on page 9. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch . 3. Touch a category. Touch and drag the screen to your course. 8. Use the compass to navigate to pan the map. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch Map. Touch or to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Your... Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Touch a destination. 7. Touch Go. Touch > Compass. 9. To navigate to a destination near . Touch Where To?. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Using the Map To use the map: 1.
...on page 9. Stopping Navigation To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Touch . 3. Touch a category. Touch and drag the screen to your course. 8. Use the compass to navigate to pan the map. Touch the location you selected. 6. Touch Map. Touch or to search near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Your... Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point 4. Touch a destination. 7. Touch Go. Touch > Compass. 9. To navigate to a destination near . Touch Where To?. 2. Oregon Series Owner's Manual Using the Map To use the map: 1.
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...see page 31. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. 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 the ... Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. Touch to your direction. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass is similar to a magnetic compass when you to save . 2.
...see page 31. Oregon Series Owner's Manual To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating. 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 the ... Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. Touch to your direction. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass is similar to a magnetic compass when you to save . 2.
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... traveling Bearing to destination Bearing Pointer 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 To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. If the bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass, you.... The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your destination, regardless of the compass. Bearing and Course Pointers The Oregon can use either a bearing pointer or a course pointer on the compass.
... traveling Bearing to destination Bearing Pointer 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 To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 31. If the bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass, you.... The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your destination, regardless 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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... course. The scale refers to get back on the course deviation indicator. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual On the Compass page, touch a data field. 2. The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as...
... course. The scale refers to get back on the course deviation indicator. Touch a data type. 12 Oregon Series Owner's Manual On the Compass page, touch a data field. 2. The course line to your destination is most useful if you avoid hazards to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as...
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... Touch the attribute. 4. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To reposition a waypoint to make the changes. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to delete waypoints. Change other attributes, if necessary. ...6. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to your current location, and to reposition. 3. Touch the waypoint you can also use...
... Touch the attribute. 4. Touch (except when changing a symbol). To reposition a waypoint to make the changes. NOTE: On the Oregon 550 or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and then you want to delete waypoints. Change other attributes, if necessary. ...6. Touch the waypoint you delete the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 13 Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to your current location, and to reposition. 3. Touch the waypoint you can also use...
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... to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to edit > Edit Route. 3. Touch > Where To? > Routes to view > View Map...
... to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. 14 Oregon Series Owner's Manual Editing and Deleting Routes You can create and store up to edit > Edit Route. 3. Touch > Where To? > Routes to view > View Map...
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... Using the 3D View The Oregon 450t and 550t have a 3D view. The time, the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 17 Go to open the Elevation Plot page. • To adjust the distance or time scale, touch or . • To display elevation data, touch a point on the plot. Elevation Plot The Oregon can... be found in some Garmin...
... Using the 3D View The Oregon 450t and 550t have a 3D view. The time, the Oregon Series Owner's Manual 17 Go to open the Elevation Plot page. • To adjust the distance or time scale, touch or . • To display elevation data, touch a point on the plot. Elevation Plot The Oregon can... be found in some Garmin...
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... to automatically focus the camera and take the picture. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. NOTE: Pictures are saved and appear with the Oregon 550 and 550t. To manually focus the camera, touch and hold until the white focus frame turns green. 6. NOTE: To view the last...3. Turn the device horizontally or vertically to change the orientation of the screen. If necessary, touch + or - Touch to exit the camera. Additional Tools Using the Camera You can navigate to the location like a waypoint. To take a picture: 1. Select from the following options: • Most Recently •...
... to automatically focus the camera and take the picture. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. NOTE: Pictures are saved and appear with the Oregon 550 and 550t. To manually focus the camera, touch and hold until the white focus frame turns green. 6. NOTE: To view the last...3. Turn the device horizontally or vertically to change the orientation of the screen. If necessary, touch + or - Touch to exit the camera. Additional Tools Using the Camera You can navigate to the location like a waypoint. To take a picture: 1. Select from the following options: • Most Recently •...
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Touch the picture. 3. Connect your computer using the USB cable. Viewing Images The Oregon can load them directly to the Garmin drive or create a new folder on a microSD™ card. 1. Touch or to your Oregon 550 or 550t to scroll through the pictures. Touch . Touch . OR Insert a microSD card.... 3. Copy .jpg images from your myGarmin account. Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to the Oregon. You can display pictures stored on the Oregon or on the Garmin drive (page 39). Calculating the Size of a picture: 1. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. Touch Photo Viewer. 2....
Touch the picture. 3. Connect your computer using the USB cable. Viewing Images The Oregon can load them directly to the Garmin drive or create a new folder on a microSD™ card. 1. Touch or to your Oregon 550 or 550t to scroll through the pictures. Touch . Touch . OR Insert a microSD card.... 3. Copy .jpg images from your myGarmin account. Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to the Oregon. You can display pictures stored on the Oregon or on the Garmin drive (page 39). Calculating the Size of a picture: 1. Touch Photo Viewer. 2. Touch Photo Viewer. 2....