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Garmin Oregon 550 with Camera and Canada Topo Specifications
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General
1
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:
2.3 x 4.5 x 1.4 in (5.8 x 11.4 x 3.5 cm)
2
Display size, WxH:
1.53W x 2.55H inches (3.8 x 6.3 cm) 3 inch Diag (7.6 cm)
3
Display resolution, WxH:
240 x 400 pixels
4
Display type:
Transreflective color TFT touchscreen
5
Weight:
6.8 oz (192.7 g) with batteries
6
Battery:
2 NiMH AA batteries (included); Charger included
7
Battery life:
16 hours
8
Waterproof:
Yes (IPX7)
9
GPS-enabled:
Yes
10
Floats:
No
11
High-sensitivity receiver:
Yes
12
PC interface:
USB
13
RoHS version available:
Yes
14
Preloaded maps:
No
15
Map coverage area:
Regional
16
Ability to add maps:
Yes
17
Street Map Compatible:
Yes
18
Topographic Map Compatible:
Yes
19
Marine Software Compatible:
Yes (limited)
20
Bluechart g2 Map Compatible:
Yes
21
Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible:
Yes (limited)
22
Built-in memory:
850 MB
23
Accepts data cards:
microSD data card
24
Waypoints/favorites/locations:
2000
Automotive
25
Routes:
200
26
Basemap:
Yes
27
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):
No
28
Speaker Location:
Internal Buzzer
29
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") :
No
30
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands):
No
31
3D map view:
Yes
32
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):
Yes
33
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):
No
34
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):
No
35
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):
Yes
36
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):
Yes
37
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):
Yes
38
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology:
No
39
FM traffic compatible:
No
40
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:
No
41
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible:
No
42
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):
No
43
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount):
No
44
MP3 player:
No
45
Audio book player:
No
46
Picture viewer:
Yes
47
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):
No
48
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator:
No
49
Touchscreen:
Yes
50
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):
No
51
Antenna Type:
Internal
52
External Antenna Jack:
None
53
Remote control:
No
54
FM transmitter:
No
55
Headphone jack/audio line-out:
No
56
Audio/video input/output:
No
57
Dead reckoning:
No
58
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):
No
59
Automotive-friendly:
Yes
60
Motorcycle-friendly:
Yes
61
Lane Assist
No
Outdoor
62
Track log:
10000 points, 200 saved tracks
63
Electronic compass:
Yes (3-axis)
64
Barometric altimeter:
Yes
65
Hunt/fish calendar:
Yes
66
Sun and moon information:
Yes
67
Tide tables:
Yes
68
Area calculation:
Yes
69
Geocaching mode:
Yes
70
Outdoor GPS games:
Yes
71
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):
Yes
Fitness
72
Heart rate monitor compatible:
Yes (optional accessory)
73
Bike speed/cadence sensor compatible:
Yes (optional accessory)
74
Foot pod compatible:
No
75
Garmin Training Center® software compatible:
Yes
76
Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person):
No
77
Courses (compete against previous workouts):
No
78
Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed):
No
79
Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap):
No
80
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout):
No
81
Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button):
Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals):
No
84
Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace):
No
85
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal)
No
86
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals)
No
87
Customizable screen(s)
Yes
88
Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+Sport™-enabled power meters)
No
89
Sport Watch
No
Marine
90
Portable
Yes
91
Marine Auto Guidance
No
92
Radar compatible
No
93
Sonar compatible
No
94
CANet® compatible
No
95
Marine Network™ compatible
No
96
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position)
No
97
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio)
No
98
Audible alarms
Yes
99
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible
No
100
NMEA input/output
Yes (NMEA 0183)
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Save over $20 with this GPS City Canada Exclusive Bundle
The Oregon 550T Canada Bundle ships with the Oregon 550, a copy of MapSource Topographic Canada DVD with BaseCamp! Get all of the tools you need to load your Oregon 550 with the most essential tools for backcountry navigation.
The navigator with the photographic memory — Oregon 550 combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. Add high-sensitivity GPS, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD™ card slot. The result? A multipurpose device that will make your biggest adventures even more memorable.
Take Pictures and Save Locations
Capture locations and memories with Oregon 550's 3.2 megapixel autofocus digital camera with 4x digital zoom. Each photo is automatically geotagged with the location of where it was taken, allowing you to navigate back to that exact spot in the future. Snap and view pictures in landscape or portrait orientation. With 850 MB of internal memory, you'll never miss a photo opportunity. To store online, simply connect Oregon 550 via USB and log into my.Garmin.com to upload and store your photos at Picasa, a popular online photo sharing community for friends and families around the world. For more storage, insert a microSD card; you can even view pictures from other devices on microSD with Oregon's picture viewer.
Touch and Go
Oregon 550 makes rugged navigation effortless with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color touchscreen display. The interface is easy to use, so you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 550 is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator.
Get Your Bearings
Oregon 550 has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. And with its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, Oregon 550 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons.
Add Maps
Oregon 550 comes preloaded with a worldwide built-in basemap with shaded relief. Adding even more detail is easy: just insert a MapSource® microSD card preloaded with detailed maps. Oregon can accept a variety of maps for any navigational need. Add detailed street maps to get turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add select topographic maps to take advantage of Oregon’s 3-D maps and elevation detail. Or add BlueChart® g2 maps, which provide everything you need for a great day on the water, including depth contours, navaids and harbors.
Find Fun
Go paperless with Oregon 550 by quickly downloading information from Geocaching.com for every cache, such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description. No more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs. Slim and lightweight, Oregon is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.
Share Wirelessly
With Oregon 550 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly other Oregon and Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite route to a friend to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just touch "send" to transfer your information to similar devices.
