Garmin oregon 550t User Manual

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Overview for Garmin Oregon 550 and 550t Units

Abstract

This guide gives an overview of the Garmin Oregon 550 and 550t GPS units for NRCS users in Indiana.

Note that the layout of icons on the menu screens in this guide may differ from the layout of icons on a

given unit, but all icons should be available. Please refer to the Owner's Manual included on the unit for

additional information.

Details

Accessing the Owner's Manual (if needed)

The manual can be found as a PDF file on the unit while the unit is connected to your computer.

1. Connect the unit to your computer. The unit behaves as a hard drive while connected.

2. Open My Computer. The icon for the unit will be a blue triangle called Garmin Oregon.

3. The file is found on the unit at \Documents\files\pdf\OM_EN.pdf.

Layout

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Layout Descriptions

Power Button:

The Power button turns the unit on and off. Press and hold the button to turn

the unit on or off. If you tap the Power button while the unit is on, you can adjust

screen brightness or lock/unlock the screen. If the Screenshots setting is active,

tapping Power will instead store a screenshot of the current screen.

Camera lens:

3.2 megapixel camera

Micro-USB Port:

Used to connect the unit to a computer via a standard Micro-USB to USB cable.

NRCS Indiana GPS Task Guide

Garmin Oregon Units

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Page 1 Abstract This guide gives an overview of the Garmin Oregon 550 and 550t GPS units for NRCS users in Indiana. Note that the layout of icons on the menu screens in this guide may differ from the layout of icons on a given unit, but all icons should be available.
Page 2 NRCS Indiana GPS Task Guide Garmin Oregon Units Battery Cover: Simply lift the latch at the base of the unit to unlock the cover and then lift the cover off. This compartment is very easy to access if you remove the belt clip from the mounting spine before trying to open it.
Page 3 NRCS Indiana GPS Task Guide Garmin Oregon Units Navigating Screens These units use touch screen technology. Other than the power button, all interaction is handled with the touch screen. To select a menu or an option, simply press the corresponding item on screen. Common navigation or entry buttons are listed here.
Page 4 NRCS Indiana GPS Task Guide Garmin Oregon Units Satellite Page Access the Satellite page by touching the satellite strength bar graphic while on a main screen. The graphic may be black, red, green, partly filled, or covered with a red “x” depending on current signals and settings. A screen will be displayed with satellite information and a sky plot.

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