Garmin Oregon 450, Oregon 450t User Manual

OREGON® series

450, 450t, 550, 550t

owner’s manual

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Introduction

Warning

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

This manual provides instructions for using the following products:

•Oregon 450 and 450t

•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.

Introduction

Manual Conventions

When you are instructed to “touch” something, use your finger 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 Where To?

> Tracks,” you should touch the Where To? button on the screen, and touch Tracks.

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

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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 [phone] or [phone].

In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support 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.

Caring for the Oregon

Cleaning the Case

Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and 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 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 fluid to the cloth and gently wipe the lens with the cloth.

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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
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

Table of Contents
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
Trip Computer..........................	21
Other Tools...............................	21

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	Monitoring Satellite		Pairing the Oregon...................	33
	Reception..............................	22	Reset........................................	34
	GPS Games........................	23	Viewing Your Oregon	34
	Geocaches	23	Information.............................
			Appendix	35
	Wherigo™ .................................	23
	Customizing the Oregon.. 24		Specifications...........................	35
	Changing the Profile	24	Using Demo Mode...................	36
			Connecting Your Oregon to a
	Setting Up Profiles	24
			Computer	37
	Using System Setup	25
			Installing a microSD™ Card	37
	Customizing the Display	26
			Transferring Tracks, Routes, or
	Map Setup	26
			Waypoints	38
	Tracks Setup	27
			Loading and Deleting Files	39
	Customizing the Main Menu	28
			Optimizing Battery Life	39
	Changing the Camera
	Settings	29	Restoring Factory Default
			Settings	40
	Changing Marine Settings	29
			Attaching the Carabiner	41
	Changing Time Settings	30
			Calibrating the Touchscreen	41
	Changing Measurement
	Units......................................	30	...Software License Agreement	42
	Position Format........................	31	...................................Index	43
	Modifying the Compass............	31
	Altimeter Setup.........................	32

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Power key

Touchscreen

Camera lens (550 and 550t)

Battery cover

Mounting

spine

Latch

Mini-USB connector (under weather cap)

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Getting Started

Battery Information

The Oregon uses two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for the 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.

Battery cover

Latch

Weather cap

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, or Rechargeable NiMH.

Long-Term Storage

Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.

Turning the Oregon On

and Off

1.To turn on the Oregon, press .

2.To turn off the Oregon, press and hold .

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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.

Getting Started

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals

Before the Oregon can find 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.

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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 attribute you want to change.

4.Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to make the changes.

5.	Touch	(except when
	changing a symbol). Change
	other attributes, if necessary.
6.	Touch	to discard the
	changes.

To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 13.

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Navigating to a Destination

You can use Where To? or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination with the Oregon.

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 (page 19).

•Tracks—a list of tracks (page 15).

•Coordinates—enter the coordinates of a location.

Basic Navigation

•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.

•Tides—a list of the closest tide stations.

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 find 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.

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To navigate to a destination near a waypoint or a recent find:

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.

Basic Navigation

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.

Stopping Navigation

To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation.

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 range	Information
	button
	Zoom buttons
	Location marker

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.

To show or hide data fields at the top of the screen:

1.Touch Setup > Map > Data Fields.

2.Select 0, 2, 4, or Custom.

To change the Map page data fields:

1.On the Map page, touch one of the data fields.

2.Select a data type.

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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.

Basic Navigation

It also provides navigation data such as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, and estimated arrival time.

The electronic compass is similar to a magnetic compass when you are stationary or walking. If you maintain a higher speed, such

as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to

determine your direction. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. To ensure maximum accuracy, hold the compass level when navigating.

To open the Compass page: Touch Compass.

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Basic Navigation

Calibrating the Compass

Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, 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 onscreen directions.

“Too Fast” or “Too Slow” may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. If “Calibration Failed” appears, touch OK, and repeat the process.

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