Garmin Oregon 190-01070-00 User manual

OREGON® series
owner’s manual
200, 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, 550t

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Oregon Series Owner’s Manual i
Introduction
Introduction
This manual provides instructions for
using the following products:
• Oregon® 200
• Oregon 300
• Oregon 400t, 400c, and 400i
• Oregon 550 and 550t
Tips and Shortcuts
• Touch or to scroll and
see more choices.
• Touch to return to the
previous screen.
• Touch to return to the Main
menu.
• Touch or on the Map
page to zoom in or zoom out.
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “touch”
something, use your nger to touch
that item on the screen.
The small arrows (>) used in the
text indicate that you should touch a
series of items in order. For example,
if you see, “Touch 
> ,” you should touch the
 button on the screen, and
then touch .
Product Registration
Help us better support you by
completing our online registration
today. Connect to our Web site at
http://my.garmin.com. Keep the
original sales receipt, or a photocopy,
in a safe place.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.

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Introduction
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if
you have any questions while using
your Oregon. In the USA, go to
www.garmin.com/support, or contact
Garmin USA by phone at (913)
397.8200 or [phone].
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
/support and click 
for in-country support information,
or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
If needed, the serial number of your
Oregon is located in the battery
compartment. Remove batteries as
indicated on page 2.
Optional Accessories
For a list of available accessories and
maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at
http://buy.garmin.com.

Oregon Series Owner’s Manual iii
Introduction
Oregon Series Features
Features 200 300 400t 400c 400i 550 550t
US Inland Lakes
Mapping
Optional Optional Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional
US, UK, or Aus
BlueChart
Mapping
Optional Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional
US, European,
Aus, or Canada
Topography
Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional Yes
Altimeter No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audio Tones No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wireless
Communication
No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
RS-232/NMEA
Serial
No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alarm Clock No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
3-Axis Compass
2-Axis Compass
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Camera No No No No No Yes Yes
High-Speed USB No No No No No Yes Yes

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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
Oregon Series Features ............iii
Caring for the Oregon ................vi
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
Stop Navigating ......................... 7
Using the Map .......................... 7
Using the Compass ................... 9
Bearing and Course Pointers ...11
Managing Waypoints,
Routes, and Tracks........... 13
Modifying Waypoints ............... 13
Creating Routes....................... 14
Viewing Stored Routes ............ 14
Editing and Deleting Routes .... 14
Viewing the Active 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
Other Tools .............................. 21
Monitoring Satellite
Reception .............................. 21
Trip Computer .......................... 22

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GPS Games ....................... 23
Geocaches .............................. 23
Wherigo™ ................................ 23
Customizing the Oregon .. 24
Changing the Prole ................ 24
Setting Up Proles ................... 24
Using System Setup ................ 25
Customizing the Display .......... 26
Map Setup ............................... 26
Tracks Setup ........................... 27
Customizing the Main Menu .... 28
Routing Setup .......................... 28
Changing the Camera
Settings ................................. 29
Changing Marine Settings ....... 29
Changing Time Settings .......... 30
Changing Measurement Units . 30
Position Format ....................... 31
Modifying the Compass ........... 31
Altimeter Setup ........................ 32
Pairing the Oregon .................. 33
Reset ....................................... 34
Viewing Your Oregon
Information ............................ 34
Appendix ........................... 35
Specications .......................... 35
Using Demo Mode ................... 36
Connecting Your Oregon to a
Computer .............................. 37
Installing a microSD™ Card ...... 37
Transferring Files to Your
Computer .............................. 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
Declaration of Conformity
(DoC) .................................... 42
Index .................................. 43

vi Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Caring for the Oregon
Cleaning the case
Use a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution, and then wipe it
dry. Avoid cleaners that may damage
the plastic components.
Cleaning the screen
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use
water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass
lens cleaner. Apply the liquid to the
cloth and then gently wipe the screen
with the cloth.
Cleaning the camera lens
Clean the lens only when necessary.
Use a soft lens cloth. Apply lens
cleaning uid to the cloth and gently
wipe the screen with the cloth.

Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
mini-USB connector
(under weather cap)
Latch
Mounting
spine
Battery
cover
Power key
Touchscreen

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Getting Started
Battery Information
Oregon units operate on two AA
batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium batteries. Use precharged
NiMH or lithium batteries for best
results. Standard alkaline batteries
are not recommended for Oregon
550 units when using the camera
feature.
To install the batteries:
1. Lift the latch and remove the
battery cover.
Latch
Battery cover
2. Insert the batteries, observing
polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover and
push the latch down.
To select the battery type:
1. Touch Setup > System > Battery
Type.
2. Touch Alkaline, Lithium,
Rechargeable NiMH, or
Pre-Charged NiMH.
Long-Term Storage
Remove batteries when you do not
plan to use the Oregon for several
months. Stored data is not lost when
batteries are removed.
Turning On and Off the
Oregon
1. To turn on the Oregon, press .
2. To turn off the Oregon, press and
hold .

Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
Adjusting the Backlight
Level
1. While the Oregon is on, press
and quickly release .
2. Touch or to adjust the
brightness levels.
See (page 26) to change the
backlight timeout.
Acquiring GPS Satellite
Signals
Before the Oregon can nd your
current location and navigate a route,
you must acquire GPS signals.
1. Go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on the Oregon. Acquiring
satellite signals can take a few
minutes.
The bars on the Main menu
indicate satellite strength. When
the bars are green, the Oregon has
acquired satellite signals.
Locking the Screen
Lock the screen to prevent
inadvertent screen touches.
1. Press and quickly release .
2. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock
Screen).

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Basic Navigation
Basic Navigation
Accessing Applications
from the Main menu
You can access all Oregon
applications from the Main menu.
Main menu
Touch or to access
additional applications.
Creating Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record
and store in the Oregon.
To mark your current location as
a waypoint:
1. Touch Mark Waypoint.
2. Touch Save and Edit.
3. Touch an item from the list to
change.
• Touch letters, numbers, or
symbols to make the changes.
• Touch (except when
changing a symbol). Change
other attributes, if necessary.
• Touch to discard the
changes.
To edit or delete a waypoint, see
page 13.

Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 5
Basic Navigation
Navigating to a
Destination
You can use  or choose
a point on the map to navigate to a
destination with the Oregon.
Depending on your
device, you may not see all of the
options listed below. See page
(page iii) for a list of features
available on your device.
To navigate to a destination
using Where To?:
1. Touch Where To?.
2. Touch a category.
3. Touch one of the following items:
• Recent Finds—items you
have recently found.
• Waypoints—a list of
waypoints (page 4).
• Photos—a list of geotagged
pictures (the pictures contain
location data) (page 19).
• Tracks—a list of tracks
(page 15).
• Geocaches—a list of
downloaded geocaches
(page 23).
• Routes—a list of routes
(page 14).
• All POI (Points of Interest)—if
supported by the preloaded
or optional mapping, various
Points of Interest may be
listed.
• Cities—a list of the 50 closest
cities to your current location.
4. Touch Go. A colored line indicates
your course.
5. Touch > Compass.
6. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination.

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Basic Navigation
To nd a destination by spelling
the name:
1. On the Main menu, touch Where
To? > All POI.
2. Touch .
3. Touch characters to spell a part of
the name of your destination.
4. Touch .
5. Touch the destination.
6. Touch Go. A colored line indicates
your course.
7. Touch > Compass.
8. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination as indicated on
page 9.
To navigate to a point on the
map:
1. Touch Map.
2. Touch a point on the map.
3. Touch the information button at
the top of the screen.
Information
button
4. Touch Go > > Compass.
5. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination as indicated on
page 9.

Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 7
Basic Navigation
To navigate to a destination near
a waypoint or a recent nd:
1. Touch Where To?.
2. Touch .
3. Select from the following options:
• A Recent Find
• A Waypoint.
• My Current Location
• A Map Point
4. Touch the location you want to
search near.
5. Touch a category. Items are listed
in order of distance from the
location you selected.
6. Touch a destination.
7. Touch Go. A colored line indicates
your course.
8. Touch > Compass.
9. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination as indicated on
page 9.
Stop Navigating
To stop navigating, touch 
> .
Using the Map
To use the map:
1. Touch Map. Your current location
is indicated by a location
marker .
2. Touch or to zoom.
3. Touch and drag the screen to pan
the map.

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Basic Navigation
Zoom buttons
Location marker
Zoom range
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. Touch the information button at
the top of the screen for additional
information.
Information
button
To show or hide data elds at the
top of the screen:
1. Touch Setup > Map > Show Data
Fields.
2. Touch Never, When Navigating,
or Always.
To change the Map page data
elds:
1. On the Map page, touch one of
the data elds.
2. Touch a data type.

Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 9
Basic Navigation
To save a waypoint on the Map
page:
1. On the Map page, touch the point
you want to save.
2. Touch the information button at
the top of the screen.
3. Touch to save the waypoint.
Using the Compass
The Compass page guides you to
your destination by displaying a
compass and a bearing pointer.
It also provides navigation data such
as current speed, distance to the next
point on the route, and estimated
arrival time.
The electronic compass (Oregon 300,
400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is
similar to a magnetic compass when
you are stationary or walking. If you
maintain a higher speed, such as
traveling in automobile, the compass
uses GPS signals to determine your
direction. To turn the electronic
compass off, see page 31. Hold the
compass level when navigating to
ensure maximum accuracy.
Holding the compass
level is not necessary if you are
using an Oregon 550 or 550t.
To open the Compass page:
Touch Compass.

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Basic Navigation
Calibrating the Compass
Calibrate the electronic compass
(Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550,
and 550t) outdoors. For all Oregons
except the 550 or 550t, hold the
device level while calibrating. Do
not stand near objects that inuence
magnetic elds, such as cars,
buildings, or overhead power lines.
Calibrate the compass after moving
long distances, experiencing
temperature changes greater than
20°F (11°C), or changing the
batteries.
To calibrate the electronic
compass:
1. Touch Setup > Heading > Press
To Begin Compass Calibration.
OR
From the Compass page, touch
and hold the middle of the
compass.
2. Touch Start and follow the on-
screen directions.
“Too Fast,” or “Too Slow” may
appear, notifying you to adjust your
turning speed. If “Calibration Failed”
appears, touch ,and repeat the
process.

Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 11
Basic Navigation
Bearing and Course
Pointers
The Oregon can use either a bearing
or course pointer on the compass.
The bearing pointer indicates the
direction to your destination, and
the course pointer indicates your
relationship to a course line leading
to the destination. To select a bearing
or course pointer, see page 31.
Bearing Pointer
Bearing to
destination
Direction you
are currently
traveling
The bearing pointer points to
your destination, regardless of the
direction you are moving. If the
bearing pointer points toward the
top of the compass, you are traveling
directly toward your destination. If
it points any other direction, turn
toward that direction until the arrow
is pointing toward the top of the
compass.
Course
Pointer
Bearing to
destination
Direction you are
currently traveling
Course line to
destination
Scale
Course deviation
indicator

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Basic Navigation
The course pointer provides an
indication of drift (right or left)
according to the scale shown at the
edge of the compass ring. The scale
refers to the distance between dots
on the course deviation indicator.
The course line to your destination is
based on your original starting point.
Move back to the “course line to
destination” to compensate for
deviation and to get back on course.
This is most useful if you are
navigating on water or where there
are no major obstacles in your path. It
also helps you avoid hazards to either
side of the course, such as shoals or
submerged rocks.
To change the Compass page
data elds:
1. On the Compass page, touch a
data eld.
2. Touch a data type.