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.

ii Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
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

iv Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
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

Oregon Series Owner’s Manual v
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

2 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
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 .