Garmin Oregon 700, Oregon 700t, Oregon 750, Oregon 750t Owners Manual

Oregon® 700 Series

Owner’s Manual

June 2016 190-02075-00_0A

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Introduction.....................................................................1

Device Overview......................................................................... 1

Battery Information.................................................................1

Installing AA Batteries............................................................ 1

Installing the NiMH Battery Pack........................................... 1

Turning On the Device................................................................ 2

Home Screen.............................................................................. 2

Using the Touchscreen.......................................................... 2

Locking the Touchscreen....................................................... 2

Acquiring Satellite Signals.......................................................... 2

Connected Features....................................................... 2

Connected Feature Requirements............................................. 2

Connecting to a Wireless Network..............................................3

Setting Up Wi‑Fi Features......................................................3

Pairing Your Smartphone........................................................... 3

Viewing Widgets......................................................................... 3

Connect IQ Features.................................................................. 3

Downloading Connect IQ Features........................................ 3

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your

Computer............................................................................... 3

Activities......................................................................... 3

Selecting an Activity....................................................................3

Viewing Activity Data Screens.................................................... 3

Recording an Activity.................................................................. 4

Creating a New Activity...............................................................4

Editing an Activity Name........................................................ 4

Editing an Activity Icon........................................................... 4

Pausing an Activity..................................................................... 4

Customizing Your Activity Log.................................................... 4

Saving the Current Activity......................................................... 4

Saving a Location on an Activity................................................. 4

Cycling with Your Device............................................................ 4

Viewing Activity Information........................................................ 4

Viewing the Elevation Plot of an Activity..................................... 5

Changing the Color of an Activity Trail....................................... 5

Clearing the Current Activity....................................................... 5

Deleting an Activity..................................................................... 5

Deleting an Activity History......................................................... 5

Opening Track Manager............................................................. 5

Geocaches...................................................................... 5

Registering Your Device at Geocaching.com............................. 5

Connecting to Geocaching.com............................................. 5

Searching for a Geocache.......................................................... 5

Navigating to a Geocache.......................................................... 5

Using Hints and Clues to find a Geocache............................ 5

Logging the Attempt....................................................................5

Filtering the Geocache List......................................................... 6

Saving a Custom Geocache Filter......................................... 6

Editing a Custom Geocache Filter......................................... 6

Applying a Custom Filter to a Geocache List......................... 6

Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer.............................. 6

chirp............................................................................................ 6

Enabling chirp Searching....................................................... 6

Finding a Geocache with a chirp............................................6

Removing Live Geocache Data from the Device........................ 6

Removing Your Device Registration From Geocaching.com..... 6

Navigation....................................................................... 6

Navigating to a Destination......................................................... 6

Stopping Navigation............................................................... 6

Navigating with the Map............................................................. 6

Navigating Using TracBack®...................................................... 7

Finding a Location Near Another Location................................. 7

Optional Maps.............................................................................7

Finding an Address

Navigating with the Compass..................................................... 7

Calibrating the Compass........................................................7

Course Pointer....................................................................... 7

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard

Location...................................................................................... 7

Navigating with Sight 'N Go........................................................ 7

Elevation Plot.............................................................................. 7

Navigating to a Point on the Elevation Plot............................ 7

Changing the Plot Type......................................................... 7

Resetting the Elevation Plot................................................... 8

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter...................................... 8

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Waypoints....................................................................... 8

Creating a Waypoint................................................................... 8

Finding a Waypoint..................................................................... 8

Editing a Waypoint...................................................................... 8

Deleting a Waypoint....................................................................8

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location........................ 8

Projecting a Waypoint................................................................. 8

Routes............................................................................. 8

Creating a Route Using Route Planner...................................... 8

Creating a Route Using the Map................................................ 8

Editing the Name of a Route...................................................... 8

Editing a Route........................................................................... 9

Viewing a Route on the Map...................................................... 9

Deleting a Route......................................................................... 9

Viewing the Active Route............................................................ 9

Reversing a Route...................................................................... 9

Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route........................................ 9

Garmin Adventures........................................................ 9

Sending Files to BaseCamp....................................................... 9

Creating an Adventure................................................................ 9

Starting an Adventure................................................................. 9

Camera and Photos........................................................ 9

Taking a Photo............................................................................9

Applications.................................................................. 10

Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly................................... 10

Setting a Proximity Alarm......................................................... 10

Calculating the Size of an Area................................................ 10

Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs........................................ 10

Viewing Weather Conditions and Forecasts............................. 10

Setting an Alarm....................................................................... 10

Starting the Countdown Timer.................................................. 10

Opening the Stopwatch............................................................ 10

Satellite Page............................................................................10

Changing the Satellite View................................................. 10

Turning Off GPS.................................................................. 10

Simulating a Location...........................................................10

Controlling a VIRB® Action Camera......................................... 11

Phone Notifications................................................................... 11

Hiding Notifications.............................................................. 11

Fitness........................................................................... 11

History.......................................................................................11

Viewing an Activity History................................................... 11

Deleting an Activity from Your History................................. 11

Using Garmin Connect.........................................................11

Optional Fitness Accessories...............................................11

About Heart Rate Zones........................................................... 11

Fitness Goals....................................................................... 11

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones............................................ 11

Customizing the Device............................................... 12

Customizing the Keys............................................................... 12

Adjusting the Backlight Brightness........................................... 12

Setting the Touchscreen Sensitivity......................................... 12

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Rotating the Screen.................................................................. 12

Display Settings........................................................................ 12

Configuring the Maps................................................................12

Map Settings........................................................................ 12

Advanced Map Settings....................................................... 12

Custom Data Fields and Dashboards....................................... 12

Enabling the Map Data Fields.............................................. 12

Customizing the Data Fields................................................ 12

Customizing Dashboards..................................................... 12

Customizing the Data Screens................................................. 12

Adding a Shortcut to the Main Menu........................................ 12

Creating a Shortcut.............................................................. 13

System Settings........................................................................ 13

Satellite Settings.................................................................. 13

GPS and GLONASS............................................................ 13

Appearance Settings................................................................ 13

Setting the Device Tones..........................................................13

Routing Settings....................................................................... 13

Heading Settings...................................................................... 13

Altimeter Settings......................................................................13

Position Format Settings...........................................................14

Changing the Units of Measure................................................ 14

Time Settings............................................................................ 14

Geocaching Settings.................................................................14

ANT+ Sensor Settings.............................................................. 14

Fitness Settings........................................................................ 14

Setting Your Fitness User Profile......................................... 14

Marking Laps by Distance....................................................14

Marine Settings......................................................................... 14

Setting Up Marine Alarms.................................................... 14

Resetting Data and Settings..................................................... 14

Restoring Default Values for Specific Settings.................... 14

Restoring Default Values for Specific Page Settings........... 15

Restoring All Default Settings.............................................. 15

Setting the Home Screen to Classic Mode............................... 15

Device Information....................................................... 15

Support and Updates................................................................ 15

Setting Up Garmin Express................................................. 15

Getting More Information..................................................... 15

Registering Your Device...................................................... 15

Attaching the Carabiner Clip..................................................... 15

Device Care.............................................................................. 15

Cleaning the Device............................................................. 15

Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 15

Water Immersion..................................................................15

Data Management.................................................................... 15

File Types............................................................................ 15

Installing a Memory Card..................................................... 15

Connecting the Device to Your Computer........................... 16

Transferring Files to Your Device........................................ 16

Deleting Files....................................................................... 16

Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................16

Troubleshooting........................................................................ 16

Resetting the Device............................................................ 16

Viewing Device Information................................................. 16

Specifications............................................................................16

Appendix....................................................................... 16

tempe™.................................................................................... 16

Data Fields................................................................................16

Heart Rate Zone Calculations...................................................18

Index.............................................................................. 19

ii Table of Contents

Introduction

WARNING

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

Device Overview

Camera lens (not available on all models)

Power, menu, apps, and backlight key

Battery cover D-ring

User key (Customizing the Keys, page 12)

microSD™ card slot (under battery door)

Mini-USB port (under weather cap)

Battery Information

WARNING

The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures.

Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.

CAUTION

Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries.

NOTICE

Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions.

Maximizing the Battery Life

You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries.

• Reduce the backlight brightness (Adjusting the Backlight

Brightness, page 12).

• Reduce the backlight timeout (Display Settings, page 12).

• Use battery save mode (Turning On Battery Save Mode,

page 1).

• Decrease the map drawing speed (Configuring the Maps,

page 12).

Turning On Battery Save Mode

You can use battery save mode to prolong the battery life.

From the app drawer, select Setup > Display > Battery

Save > On. In battery save mode, the screen shuts off when the backlight

times out. You can select to turn on the screen.

Long-Term Storage

When you do not plan to use the device for several months, remove the batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.

Installing AA Batteries

Instead of the optional NiMH battery pack (Installing the NiMH

Battery Pack, page 1), you can use two alkaline, NiMH, or

lithium batteries. This is useful when you are on the trail and cannot charge the NiMH battery pack. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results.

NOTE: Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for the Oregon 750 models when using the camera feature.

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the

cover. Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.

Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.

Hold .

Select Setup > System > Battery Type.

Select Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH, or Precharged NiMH.

Battery Information

WARNING

The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures.

Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.

CAUTION

Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries.

NOTICE

Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions.

Installing the NiMH Battery Pack

The device operates using the optional NiMH battery pack (not included with all models) or two AA batteries (Installing AA

Batteries, page 1).

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the

cover. Locate the battery pack À.

Insert the battery pack, observing polarity.

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Gently press the battery pack into place.

Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.

Charging the Battery Pack

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.

Do not attempt to use the device to charge a battery that was not provided by Garmin®. Attempting to charge a battery that was not provided by Garmin can damage the device and void the warranty.

Before you can connect the straight connector of the USB cable to your device, you may need to remove optional mount accessories.

NOTE: The device does not charge when outside the approved temperature range (Specifications, page 16).

You can charge the battery using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer.

Pull up the weather cap À from the mini-USB port Á.

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.

Plug the USB end of the cable into an AC adapter or a

computer USB port.

If necessary, plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.

When you connect the device to a power source, the device

turns on.

Charge the battery completely.

Turning On the Device

Hold .

Home Screen

Select to view activity data screens or record an activity.

Select to open apps.

Swipe left or right to scroll through the activity types.

Swipe left or right during an activity to scroll through the pages for the activity.

Swipe down to view widgets.

Select to search for a destination.

Select to open Connect IQ™ apps.

Select to change the device settings and settings for the

displayed activity.

Using the Touchscreen

• Tap the screen to select an item.

• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.

• Select to save your changes and close the page.

• Select to return to the previous page.

• Select to return to the main menu.

• Select to view specific menu items for the page you are viewing.

Locking the Touchscreen

You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.

Select > .

Unlocking the Touchscreen

Select > .

Acquiring Satellite Signals

Before you can use the GPS navigation features, you must acquire satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.

Swipe down to view the status widget.

Wait until the GPS indicator bars turn green.

Connected Features

Connected features are available for your Oregon 700 device when you connect the device to a compatible smartphone using Bluetooth® wireless technology. Some features require you to install the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app on the connected smartphone. Go to www.garmin.com/apps for more information. Some features are also available when you connect your device to a wireless network.

Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and

messages on your Oregon 700 device.

LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and

training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page.

Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends

your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you finish recording the activity.

Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with

widgets, data fields, and apps.

Software Updates: Allows you to update your device software. EPO Downloads: Allows you to download an extended

prediction orbit file to quickly locate GPS satellites and reduce the time it takes to calculate your position.

Live Geocache Data: Provides free and subscription-based

services to view live geocache data from

www.geocaching.com.

Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and

weather forecasts. You can also view weather radar on the map.

Connected Feature Requirements

Some features require a smartphone and a specific app on your smartphone.

Feature Connected to a Paired

Activity uploads to Garmin Connect

Software updates Yes Yes

Smartphone with the Garmin Connect Mobile App

Yes Yes

Connected to a Wi‑Fi® Network

2 Connected Features

Feature Connected to a Paired

Smartphone with the Garmin Connect Mobile App

EPO downloads Yes Yes

Live geocache data Yes Yes

Weather Yes Yes

Phone notifications Yes* No

Connect IQ Yes No

LiveTrack Yes No

*The device receives phone notifications from a paired iOS phone directly, and through the Garmin Connect Mobile app on an Android™ phone.

Connected to a Wi‑Fi® Network

Connecting to a Wireless Network

From the app drawer, select Setup > Wi-Fi.

If necessary, select the toggle switch to enable Wi‑Fi

technology. Select Add Network.

Select an option:

• To select a broadcast wireless network, select a wireless network from the list and enter the password, if necessary.

• To select a non-broadcast wireless network, select , and enter the network SSID and password.

The device stores the network information and connects automatically when you return to this location.

Setting Up Wi‑Fi Features

Before you can upload activities, download EPOs, and update software wirelessly, you must set up the Wi‑Fi connection using the Garmin Express™ desktop application.

Go to garmin.com/express, and download the Garmin

Express application. Select the device.

Select Tools > Utilities.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity

with Garmin Express.

Pairing Your Smartphone

Go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps, and download the

Garmin Connect Mobile app to your smartphone. Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.

On your device, from the app drawer, select Setup >

Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen instructions.

From your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile

app, and follow the on-screen instructions to connect a device.

The instructions are provided during the initial setup, or can be found in the Garmin Connect Mobile app help.

Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone equipped with Bluetooth Smart wireless technology. Go to

garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.

Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You can customize your device with data fields, widgets, and apps.

Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present

sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.

Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data

and notifications.

Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new

outdoor and fitness activity types.

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin Connect Mobile app, you must pair your Oregon 700 device with your smartphone.

From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select

Connect IQ Store.

If necessary, select your device.

Select a Connect IQ feature.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

Go to garminconnect.com and sign in.

From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store.

Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Activities

Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and records sensor data. You can save activities and share them with the Garmin Connect community.

You can also add Connect IQ activity apps to your device using your Garmin Connect account (Connect IQ Features, page 3).

When you are using an activity and you change some settings, such as data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of the activity. These settings are loaded automatically the next time you switch the device to this activity.

Your device includes several preloaded activities with settings configured for that activity. You can customize the settings for each preloaded activity, and you can create new custom activities.

Selecting an Activity

The device settings and data screens are different for each activity.

From the home screen, swipe left or right. The device displays the activity name and icon and loads the

settings for the displayed activity.

Viewing Widgets

Your device is preloaded with a widget that displays the status of your connections and other information. Additional widgets can be added from the Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features,

page 3).

Swipe down from the top of the screen.

Select or to view more widgets.

Select to return to the previous screen.

Activities 3

Viewing Activity Data Screens

You can view activity data screens without recording an activity.

From the home screen, swipe left or right to select an activity.

Select the activity icon or name.

The default data screen for the activity appears. Swipe left or right to view additional data screens (optional).

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and select to

return to the home screen.

Recording an Activity

You can record an activity, including the track and sensor data. If your device is connected to a smartphone running the Garmin Connect Mobile app, recorded activities are uploaded automatically to your Garmin Connect account.

From the home screen, swipe left or right to select an activity.

Select the activity icon or name.

The default data screen for the activity appears. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and select Start.

TIP: If you want to record GPS data in your activity, you

should wait for the GPS signal bars to turn green before you start the activity.

After you complete your activity, swipe up from the bottom of

the screen, and select Stop. The data summary page appears. Scroll vertically to see all the data (optional).

TIP: You can select the name of the activity to change it.

Select an option:

• To save the activity, select .

• To discard the activity, select .

Creating a New Activity

If none of the preloaded activities fit the needs of your activity or trip, you can create a custom activity with its own unique settings and data fields.

From the app drawer, select Setup > Activities > Create

Activity.

Customize your settings and data fields.

Editing an Activity Name

You can customize the name of an activity.

From the app drawer, select Setup > Activities.

Select an activity.

Select Edit Name.

Enter the new name.

Editing an Activity Icon

You can customize the icon displayed on an activity page.

From the app drawer, select Setup > Activities.

Select an activity.

Select Edit Icon.

Select an icon.

Pausing an Activity

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

Select the current activity.

Select .

Customizing Your Activity Log

You can customize how your device displays and records activities.

From the app drawer, select Activity History > Current

Activity > .

Select an option:

• To change the color of the activity line on the map, select Color.

• To display a line on the map indicating your activity, select Show On Map.

Select > Setup Activities > Record Method.

Select an option:

• To record activities at a variable rate that creates an

optimum representation of your activities, select Auto.

• To record activities at a specified distance, select

Distance.

• To record activities at a specified time, select Time. Select Interval.

Complete an action:

• If you selected Auto for the Record Method, select an

option to record activities more or less often. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most

activity detail, but fills up the device memory quicker.

• If you selected Distance or Time for the Record Method,

enter a value, and select .

Saving the Current Activity

From the app drawer, select Activity History > Current

Activity.

Select an option:

• Select to save the entire activity.

• Select > Save Portion, and select a portion.

Saving a Location on an Activity

From the app drawer, select Activity History.

Select an activity.

Select .

Select a location on the activity.

Select the location information at the top of the map.

Information about the location appears. Select > OK.

Cycling with Your Device

Before you go for a ride using the device, you must select an appropriate activity, such as tour cycling (Selecting an Activity,

page 3).

You can customize your dashboards and data fields for your fitness activities (Custom Data Fields and Dashboards,

page 12).

By default, the device records fitness activities as .fit files. To record .gpx track files along with your activity, you must customize the output format.

From the app drawer, select Setup > Activities > Advanced

Setup > Output Format.

Start the cycling activity.

Select an option:

• To record your activity with fitness information that is tailored for Garmin Connect and can be used for navigation, select Activities (FIT).

• To record your activity as both a traditional track that can be viewed on the map and used for navigation, and as an activity with fitness information, select Tracks (GPX/FIT).

Go for a ride.

When finished, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and

select Stop > Save.

Viewing Activity Information

From the app drawer, select Activity History.

Select an activity.

Select .

The beginning and the end of the trail are marked by flags. Select the information bar at the top of the screen.

Information about the activity appears.

4 Activities

+ 16 hidden pages