Feeling like a total retard with my radio

[Cameron]

I am a newbie (green as can be) and I just got a pair of Baofeng UV-5G Plus HT's . I am trying to connect to a repeater that is close by to me in Lake Oswego Oregon. Repeater named :

 

LAK17R (600)

Lake Oswego, OR

Frequency462.600 MHz

Output Tone123.0 Hz

Input Tone123.0 Hz

Repeater Type Open System

Estimated Range35 Miles

 

I have tried to makes sense of the manual and might be making more of this than I think..  Following these instructions has lead to no good outcome for me. Is there anyone who has this radio that can educate me on this magic needed? 

Thank you  

[OffRoaderX]

A: Put the radio on Repeater channel 3 (it might show as Repeater 17 or channel 25, I dont remember).. Go into the menu and find the TRANSMIT CTCSS setting (you may have to refer to the user manual), select 123.0, and save it.

2: Hold the front of the radio near your noise-hole, press the trigger, and talk. 

If you saved the tone correctly, if that is the correct tone, if the repeater is online, and if you are within range of the repeater, you will be able to hit the repeater.

[Socalgmrs]

After doing what Randy said and like he hinted at are you close to it?   Good line of site?   

[Cameron]

Thank you guys! Randy those directions worked great! I am about 4 miles from the repeater that is on a hill south of me and my friend that is 20 miles to the south could hear me now! Thank you!!!!!!!!