Garmin Oregon Series Owner's Manual page 49

Installing the Batteries
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide
in
the product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Latch Battery cover
The Oregon operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use
alkaline, NiMH or lithium batteries.
Use premium batteries for opttmal performance and maximum
battery life. The best performance is provided by lithium batteries
and NiMH rechargeable batteries less than one year old with a
capacity greater than 2500 mAh.
To install the batteries:
1. Lift the latch and remove the
battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries,
observing polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover
and push the latch down.
• NOTE: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to u e the
Oregon for several months. Stored data i not lost when batteries
are removed.
To select the battery type:
1. On the Main Menu, touch Setup> System> Battery Type.
2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH.