Garmin Oregon 650t - Manual (Page 6)

2 Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.
3 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
4 Hold .
5 Select Setup > System > AA Battery Type.
6 Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH.
Turning On the Device
Hold .
Acquiring Satellites Signals and Recording a Track
Before you can use the GPS navigation features, such as
recording a track, you must acquire satellite signals. The device
may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals.
For more information about GPS, go to
1 Hold .
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
When
turns green, your device has acquired satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on
the GPS position.
3 Walk around to record a track ( page 3 ).
4 Select an option:
• Select Map to view your track on the map.
• Select Compass to view the compass and customizable
data fields.
• Select Trip Computer to view your current speed,
distance, and other helpful statistics.
Using the Touchscreen
• Tap the screen to select an item.
• Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll
the screen.
• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
• Spread two fingers to zoom in.
• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
• Select to save your changes and close the page.
• Select to close the page and return to the previous page.
• Select to return to the previous page.
• Hold to return to the main menu.
• Select to view specific menu items for the page you are
viewing.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1 Select the user key.
The default function of the user key marks a waypoint.
2 If necessary, select a field to make changes to the waypoint.
3 Select Save.
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map
1 Select Map.
2 Select a location on the map.
3 Select the information bar at the top of the screen.
4 Select > OK.
Finding a Waypoint
1 Select Waypoint Manager.
2 Select a waypoint from the list.
3 If necessary, select to narrow the search.
4 Select an option:
• Select Spell Search to search using the name of the
waypoint.
• Select Select Symbol to search using the symbol of the
waypoint.
• Select Search Near to search near a recently found
location, another waypoint, your current location, or a
point on the map.
• Select Sort to view the list of waypoints based on nearest
distance or alphabetical order.
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.
1 Select Waypoint Manager.
2 Select a waypoint.
3 Select an item to edit, such as the name.
4 Enter the new information, and select .
Deleting a Waypoint
1 Select Waypoint Manager > > Delete.
2 Select a waypoint.
3 Select Delete > Yes.
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When
averaging, the device takes several readings at the same
location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.
1 Select Waypoint Manager.
2 Select a waypoint.
3 Select > Average Location.
4 Move to the waypoint location.
5 Select Start.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
7 When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.
For best results, collect 4 to 8 samples for the waypoint, waiting
at least 90 minutes between samples.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from a marked location to a new location.
1 Select Waypoint Manager.
2 Select a waypoint.
3 Select > Project Waypoint.
4 Enter the bearing, and select .
5 Select a unit of measure.
6 Enter the distance, and select .
7 Select Save.
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