Turning On The Device; Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks; Acquiring Satellites Signals And Recording A Track; Using The Touchscreen - Garmin Oregon 600 Owner's Manual

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
/aboutGPS.
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
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.
2
www.garmin.com
(page 3).
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 >
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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> Delete.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks