Garmin oregon 550t User Manual

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
Image Source: Garmin Oregon Series Owner's Manual

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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