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Garmin GPS Owner's Manual - Oregon 650.
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Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.

Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
Hold  .
Select Setup > System > AA Battery Type.
Select AlkalineLithium, 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 www.garmin.com

/aboutGPS.
Hold  .
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.

Walk around to record a track (page 3).
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.
Select the user key.

The default function of the user key marks a waypoint.

If necessary, select a field to make changes to the waypoint.
Select Save.
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map
Select Map.
Select a location on the map.
Select the information bar at the top of the screen.
Select   > OK.
Finding a Waypoint
Select Waypoint Manager.
Select a waypoint from the list.
If necessary, select   to narrow the search.
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.
Select Waypoint Manager.
Select a waypoint.
Select an item to edit, such as the name.
Enter the new information, and select  .
Deleting a Waypoint
Select Waypoint Manager >   > Delete.
Select a waypoint.
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.
Select Waypoint Manager.
Select a waypoint.
Select   > Average Location.
Move to the waypoint location.
Select Start.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
Select Waypoint Manager.
Select a waypoint.
Select   > Project Waypoint.
Enter the bearing, and select  .
Select a unit of measure.
Enter the distance, and select  .
Select Save.

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