Customizing the data fields, Customizing dashboards, Profiles – Garmin Oregon 650t User Manual
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Customizing the Data Fields
Before you can change the map data fields, you must enable
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1
Select a page.
2
Select a data field.
3
Select a data field category and a data field.
For example, select Trip Data > Speed - Moving Avg..
Customizing Dashboards
1
Select a page.
2
Select an option:
• From the map, select > Setup Map > Dashboard.
• From the compass, trip computer, or status page, select
> Change Dashboard.
3
Select a dashboard.
Profiles
Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device
based on how you are using it. For example, the settings and
views are different when you use the device for hunting than
when geocaching.
When you are using a profile and you change settings, such as
data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved
automatically as part of the profile.
Selecting a Profile
When you change activities, you can change the setup of the
device by changing the profile.
1
Select Profile Change.
2
Select a profile.
Creating a Custom Profile
You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular
activity or trip.
1
Select Setup > Profiles > Create New Profile > OK.
2
Customize your settings and data fields.
Editing a Profile Name
1
Select Setup > Profiles.
2
Select a profile.
3
Select Edit Name.
4
Enter the new name, and select .
Deleting a Profile
1
Select Setup > Profiles.
2
Select a profile.
3
Select Delete.
Customizing the Keys
You can configure the power key and user key as a shortcut to
a menu, setting, or application.
1
Select Setup > System > Configure Keys.
2
Select Power Key or User Key.
3
Select Single Tap, Double Tap, or Hold.
4
Select an option.
System Settings
Select Setup > System.
Satellite System: Sets the satellite system to GPS, GPS +
GLONASS (
), or Demo Mode (GPS off).
WAAS/EGNOS: Sets the system to Wide Area Augmentation
System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
(WAAS/EGNOS). For more information about WAAS, go to
Text Language: Sets the text language on the device.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the
language of user-entered data or map data.
Interface: Sets the format of the serial interface.
Configure Keys: Assigns shortcuts to the user key and power
key (
).
AA Battery Type: Allows you to change the type of AA battery
you are using. This setting is disabled when the NiMH
battery pack is installed.
About GPS and GLONASS
The default satellite system setting is GPS. You can use GPS +
GLONASS for increased performance in challenging
environments and faster position acquisition. Using GPS and
GLONASS can reduce battery life more than GPS only.
Serial Interface Settings
Select Setup > System > Interface.
Garmin Spanner: Allows you to use the device USB port with
most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a
virtual serial port.
Garmin Serial: Sets the device to use a Garmin proprietary
format to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with a
computer.
NMEA In/Out: Sets the device to use standard NMEA 0183
output and input.
Text Out: Provides simple ASCII text output of location and
velocity information.
RTCM: Allows the device to accept Differential Global
Positioning System (DGPS) information from a device
supplying Radio Technical Commission for Maritime
Services (RTCM) data in an SC-104 format.
Display Settings
Select Setup > Display.
Backlight Timeout: Adjusts the length of time before the
backlight turns off.
Orientation Lock: Locks the screen orientation in portrait or
landscape mode, or allows the screen to change orientation
automatically based on the device orientation.
Screen Capture: Allows you to save the image on the device
screen.
Battery Save: Saves the battery power and prolongs the
battery life by turning off the screen when the backlight times
out (
).
Appearance Settings
Select Setup > Appearance.
Mode: Sets a light background, a dark background, or
automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise
and sunset time for your current location.
Background: Sets the background image.
Day Color: Sets the color for the selections made when in day
mode.
Night Color: Sets the color for the selections made when in
night mode.
Landscape Controls: Places the controls on the left or right
side of the screen when in landscape mode.
Turning On Scroll Controls
Select Setup > Accessibility > Scroll Controls > On.
and appear on the screen when a menu, list, or grid is
scrollable.
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Customizing the Device