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Frequently Asked Questions About Using the Built-in Camera Feature on an Outdoor Handheld

If your handheld has a built-in camera we have compiled a few common questions on using that feature. For information on using your specific handheld's camera review the owner's manual.

What Information is Captured When a Picture Is Taken?

Garmin handhelds equipped with a camera will record additional data when a photo is taken. Data such as position (latitude and longitude) and the date the photo was taken will be recorded within the picture file stored on your handheld.

The heading or bearing of your Garmin handheld when the photo was taken will not be recorded.

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How Do You Save a Picture's Location as a Waypoint?

To make it easier to navigate back to where a picture was taken, you can save the picture's location as a waypoint on the handheld.

  1. Select Photo Viewer from the main menu.
  2. Select a picture.
  3. Select Three Lines Menu Icon, Gray Globe Icon, or press the MENU key, depending on the model.
  4. Select View Information.
    NOTE: For the Oregon® 550 or 550t, and Rino® 655t outdoor handhelds, select the image description at the top of the screen.
  5. Select , , or Rino 655t and Oregon 550 Waypoint.
    NOTE: If these symbols are not available, select Three Lines Menu Icon or press the MENU key, then select Save as Waypoint.

The location will now be saved as a waypoint and can be accessed from the Waypoint Manager on the handheld.

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How Do You Save Pictures From a Handheld to a Computer?

You can upload photos taken by your handheld to a computer using our BaseCamp™ program. This allows you to not only back up and view the photos within BaseCamp software, but also save them to your computer. Saving the photos to your computer is helpful if you wish to send them to others. You can also retrieve the photos without using BaseCamp software, if preferred.

Uploading and Saving Pictures Using BaseCamp Software

Windows

  1. Upload your picture(s) by backing up your data to BaseCamp software. For detailed steps, see - Backing Up, Viewing And Transferring Data Using Garmin BaseCamp Software.
  2. Once the data is uploaded, select My Collection in the upper left-hand panel.
  3. Double-click the desired picture from the lower left-hand panel.
  4. Select Save As.
  5. Select a location to save the picture.
  6. Make changes to the file type or file name, if desired.
    NOTE: Adding a colon (:) to an image name will cause it to be deleted.
    • Pictures default to JPG format. You may have more options to change format from the Save as Type drop-down menu.
    • Change the name in the File name field.
  7. Select Save.

Your picture is now saved on the computer.

Mac

  1. Upload your picture(s) by backing up your data to BaseCamp software. For detailed steps, see - Backing Up, Viewing And Transferring Data Using Garmin BaseCamp Software.
  2. Once the data is uploaded, select My Collection in the upper left-hand panel.
  3. Double-click the desired picture from the lower left-hand panel.
  4. Select the gear/wheel icon at the bottom right.
  5. Select Open.
  6. Select File.
  7. Select Save.
  8. Make changes, if desired.
    NOTE: Adding a colon (:) to an image name will cause it to be deleted.
    • Change name in the Save As field.
    • Change location on the computer to save the picture from the Where drop-down menu.
    • Change format in the Format drop-down menu.
    • Change quality by clicking on the desired notch on the slider.
  9. Select Save.

Your picture is now saved on the computer.

Retrieving Pictures Without Using BaseCamp Software

Windows

  1. Plug the handheld into a computer.
  2. Press Windows key + E.
  3. Click This PC (Windows 10 only).
  4. Double-click the Garmin device drive.
  5. Double-click the DCIM folder.
  6. Double-click the 10GRMN or 1000GRMN folder.

Your pictures will now be viewable in a JPEG format.

Mac

  1. Plug the handheld into a computer.
  2. Open Finder.
  3. Click Go in the menu bar.
  4. Click Computer.
  5. Double-click the Garmin device drive.
  6. Double-click the DCIM folder.
  7. Double-click the 10GRMN or 1000GRMN folder.

Your pictures will now be viewable in a JPEG format.

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How Do You View the Latitude and Longitude of a Picture?

Position data will be displayed as latitude and longitude coordinates and can be view directly on the handheld, or when viewing the photos in BaseCamp software.

NOTE: If latitude and longitude coordinates are not available, the handheld may have not had an adequate GPS fix when the photo was taken. This is common for photos taken indoors.

Viewing Coordinates in BaseCamp Software

  1. Connect the handheld to a computer.
  2. Open BaseCamp™.
  3. Select the device storage to view data on the device.
    • Windows: Left-click the Internal Storage folder below the device name in the upper left-hand panel.
    • Mac: Select the device name below My Garmin Devices in the upper left-hand panel.
  4. Double-click on the desired photo in the lower left-hand panel.
    • Windows: The photo will open in a new window and the coordinates will be displayed in the Position field above the photo.
    • Mac: The photo will open in a new window, but coordinates for the photo will be displayed at the very bottom of the main BaseCamp program window.

Viewing Coordinates on the Handheld

  1. Select Photo Viewer from the main menu.
  2. Select a picture.
  3. Select Three Lines Menu Icon, Gray Globe Icon, or press the MENU key, depending on the model.
  4. Select View Information.
    NOTE: For the Oregon® 550 or 550t, and Rino® 655t outdoor handhelds, select the image description at the top of the screen.

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How Do You Rename Pictures?

Photos taken with a Garmin handheld are given a DSC (Digital Still Camera) name followed by a series of numbers. You may want to rename the images so they can be more easily managed. Renaming a photo must be done on the computer and cannot be completed on the handheld. The steps below will walk you through locating and renaming a photo.

Windows

  1. Plug the handheld into a computer.
  2. Press Windows key + E.
  3. Click This PC (Windows 10 only).
  4. Double-click the Garmin device drive.
  5. Double-click the DCIM folder.
  6. Double-click the 10GRMN or 1000GRMN folder.
  7. Right-click on the photo you wish to rename and select Rename.
  8. Type the name you wish to use and press Enter/Return to confirm.
    NOTE: Adding a colon (:) to an image name will cause it to be deleted.

Your pictures will now be viewable in a JPEG format.

Mac

  1. Plug the handheld into a computer.
  2. Open Finder.
  3. Click Go in the menu bar.
  4. Click Computer.
  5. Double-click the Garmin device drive.
  6. Double-click the DCIM folder.
  7. Double-click the 10GRMN or 1000GRMN folder.
  8. CTRL + click on the photo you wish to rename and select Rename.
  9. Type the name you wish to use and press Enter/Return to confirm.
    NOTE: Adding a colon (:) to an image name will cause it to be deleted.

Your pictures will now be viewable in a JPEG format.

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