Garmin Oregon Series User manual

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Introduction
This manual provides instructions for
using the following products:
• Oregon 1\1 200
• Oregon 300
• Oregon 400t
• Oregon 400c
• Oregon 400i
Tips and Shortcuts
• While the Oregon is on, press and
release the C,) Power key to adjust
the screen brightness.
• Touch (+ J or [+] to scroll and see
more choices.
'~
• Touch ~J to return to the previous
screen.
• Touch [X] to return to the Main
Menu.
Introduction
• Touch M or l~ on the Map page to
zoom in or zoom out.
Manual Conventions
In this manual, when you are instructed
to touch something, use your finger to
touch that item on the screen. Small
arrows (» used in the text indicate that
you should touch a series of items in
order. For example, if you see, "Touch
Where To? > Tracks," you should touch
the Where To? button on the screen, and
then touch Tracks.
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 in1portant information.
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Introduction
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any
questions while using your Oregon.
In the USA contact Garmin Product
Support by phone: [phone] or
[phone], or go to
www.garmin.com/support/.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
at +44 (0) 870.850 1241 (outside the UK)
or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).
Oregon Series Features
If needed, the serial number of your
Oregon is located in the battery
compartment. RelTIOVe batteries as
indicated on page 2.
Optional Accessories
For a list of available accessories and
maps for use with the Oregon, refer to
the Garmin Web Site at
http://buy.garmin.com.
Features 200 300 400t 400c 400i
US Inland Lakes Mapping
Optional Optional Optional
Optional Yes
US or UK BlueChart Optional Optional
Optional Yes Optional
Mapping
US or European
Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional
Topography
2-Axis Compass No Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Altimeter
Audio Tones
Wireless Communication
RS-232/NMEA Serial Communication
Alarm Clock

Table of Contents
Introduction i
Tips and Shortcuts i
Manual Conventions i
Product Registration i
Contact Garmin ii
Optional Accessories ii
Oregon Series Features ii
Getting Started 1
Installing the Batteries 2
Turning the Oregon On and Off 2
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3
Locking the Screen 3
Basic Navigation 4
Creating Waypoints .4
Navigating to a Destination 5
Applications 8
Satellite Page 8
Map Page 8
Compass Page 10
Trip Computer 12
3D View 13
Geocaches 13
Elevation Plot 14
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Introduction
Share Wirelessly 15
Image Viewer 16
Waypoint Manager 16
Profile Change 17
Route Planner 17
Active Route 18
Track Manager 19
Area Calculation 19
Calendar 20
Calculator 20
Sun and Moon 20
Alarm Clock 20
Hunt and Fish 21
Stopwatch 21
Customizing the Oregon 22
System Setup 22
Display Setup 22
Map Setup 23
Tracks Setup 24
Main Menu Setup 24
Profiles Setup 25
Routing Setup 25
Marine Setup 26
Time Setup 27
Units Setup 27
Position Format 27
Heading Setup 28

Introduction
Altimeter Setup 29
Fitness Setup 30
Reset 30
About. 30
Appendix 31
Specifications 31
Using Demo Mode 32
Connecting Your Oregon to a
Computer 32
Installing a microSD
1
\! Card 32
Transferring Tracks, Routes, or
Waypoints 33
Loading and Deleting Files 34
Optimizing Battery Life 35
Restoring Factory Default Settings.35
Attaching the Carabiner 36
Calibrating the Touchscreen 36
Software License Agreement 36
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) 37
Index 38

Getting Started
(~Power key
Getting Started
Touchscreen
Battery
cover
Mounting
spme
Latch
Mini-B USB jack
(under weather cap)

Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
The Oregon operJte-.; on t\\'O AA batteries
(not included). Use alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. Lift the latch and remove the battery
cover.
Battery cover Latch
2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity .
.I
3. Replace the battery cover and push
the latch down.
To select the battery type:
1. On the Main Menu. touch Setup>
System> Battery Type.
2. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH.
CAUTION: Remo\e batteries \\hen
you do not plan to lise the OreQon for
several months. Stored data is 710t lost
when batteries are removed.
Turning the Oregon On
and Off
To tllrn the Oregon on, press the
;. Power key. To turn the Oregon otf,
press and hold the (\ Power key.

To adjust the backlight level:
1. While the Oregon is on, press and
quickly release the Power key.
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"'"'" [o~'
~ SCreen
X 8:25pm
2. Touch :,~J or [~) to adjust the
brightness levels.
See page 22 to change the backlight
timeout.
Acquiring GPS Satellite
Signals
Before the Oregon can find your current
location and navigate a route, you must
acquire GPS signals.
Getting Started
To acquire GPS satellite signals:
1. Go outdoors to an open area, away
from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn the Oregon on. 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.
To lock or unlock the screen:
1. Press and quickly release the
Power key.
2. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock
Screen).

Basic Navigation
Basic Navigation
All Oregon applications can be accessed
on the Main Menu. Touch l+: or L~~ to
access additional applications.
Main Menu
Creating Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and
store in the Oregon that you might want
to return to later, or to share with other
users.
Before using your Oregon the first time,
you may want to mark your current
location as a waypoint, walk a short
distance away, and then navigate back to
the waypoint you just created.
To mark your current location as a
waypoint and edit the waypoint:
1. On the Main Menu, touch Mark
Waypoint.
2. Touch Save and Edit.
• Touch the attribute you want to
change.
• Touch letters, numbers, or
symbols to make the changes.
• Touch [~ 1 (except when changing
a symbol). Change other
attributes, if necessary.
• Touch~.