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To save a waypoint on the Map page: 1. On the Map page, touch the point you want to save. 2. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. 3. Touch to save the waypoint. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you to your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. It also provides navigation data such Oregon Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, and estimated arrival time. The electronic compass (Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is similar to a magnetic compass when you are stationary or walking. If you maintain a higher speed, such as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your direction. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 31. Hold the compass level when navigating to ensure maximum accuracy. Note: Holding the compass level is not necessary if you are using an Oregon 550 or 550t. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. 

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Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
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Basic Navigation
To save a waypoint on the Map
page:
1. On the Map page, touch the point
you want to save.
2. Touch the information button at
the top of the screen.
3. Touch
to save the waypoint.
Using the Compass
The Compass page guides you to
your destination by displaying a
compass and a bearing pointer.
It also provides navigation data such
as current speed, distance to the next
point on the route, and estimated
arrival time.
The electronic compass (Oregon 300,
400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) is
similar to a magnetic compass when
you are stationary or walking. If you
maintain a higher speed, such as
traveling in automobile, the compass
uses GPS signals to determine your
direction. To turn the electronic
compass off, see
page 31.
Hold the
compass level when navigating to
ensure maximum accuracy.
NOTE:
Holding the compass
level is not necessary if you are
using an Oregon 550 or 550t.
To open the Compass page:
Touch
Compass
.