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... 23 Geocaches 25 Downloading Geocaches 25 Filtering the Geocache List 25 Navigating to a Geocache 26 Logging the Attempt 26 chirp 27 Applications 28 Using the 3D View 28 About Sharing Data 28 Setting a Proximity Alarm 29 Calculating the Size of Contents Getting Started 1 Device Overview 1 Battery Information 2 Turning the Device On or Off 4 Satellite Signals 4 Registering Your Device 5 About the Main Menu 5 Using the Touchscreen 5 Rotating the Screen 6 Turning On the Backlight 6 Adjusting the Volume 7 Profiles 7 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 8 Waypoints 8 Using Sight...
... 23 Geocaches 25 Downloading Geocaches 25 Filtering the Geocache List 25 Navigating to a Geocache 26 Logging the Attempt 26 chirp 27 Applications 28 Using the 3D View 28 About Sharing Data 28 Setting a Proximity Alarm 29 Calculating the Size of Contents Getting Started 1 Device Overview 1 Battery Information 2 Turning the Device On or Off 4 Satellite Signals 4 Registering Your Device 5 About the Main Menu 5 Using the Touchscreen 5 Rotating the Screen 6 Turning On the Backlight 6 Adjusting the Volume 7 Profiles 7 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 8 Waypoints 8 Using Sight...
Owner's Manual
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...37 Map Settings 37 Camera Settings 38 Tracks Settings 38 Changing the Units of Measure���39 Time Settings 39 Position Format Settings 39 Heading Settings 40 Altimeter Settings 40 Geocaching Settings 41 Routing Settings 42 Marine Map Settings 43 Fitness 44 Resetting Data 44 Device Information 45 Updating the Software 45 Viewing Device Information 45 Specifications 45 About the Batteries 46 Caring for the Device 47 Data Management 48 Appendix 52 Optional Accessories 52 Data Field Options 54 Troubleshooting 59 Index 61 ii Montana 600 Series Owner...
...37 Map Settings 37 Camera Settings 38 Tracks Settings 38 Changing the Units of Measure���39 Time Settings 39 Position Format Settings 39 Heading Settings 40 Altimeter Settings 40 Geocaching Settings 41 Routing Settings 42 Marine Map Settings 43 Fitness 44 Resetting Data 44 Device Information 45 Updating the Software 45 Viewing Device Information 45 Specifications 45 About the Batteries 46 Caring for the Device 47 Data Management 48 Appendix 52 Optional Accessories 52 Data Field Options 54 Troubleshooting 59 Index 61 ii Montana 600 Series Owner...
Owner's Manual
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Register the device (page 5). 4. Create a route (page 11). 8. Install the batteries (page 2). 2. Turn on the device (page 4). 3. Mark a waypoint (page 8). 7. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Acquire satellites (page 4). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 19). 6. Record a track (page 13). 9. When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). ➋ ➊ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➐➏ ➑ ➊ Camera lens...
Register the device (page 5). 4. Create a route (page 11). 8. Install the batteries (page 2). 2. Turn on the device (page 4). 3. Mark a waypoint (page 8). 7. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Acquire satellites (page 4). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 19). 6. Record a track (page 13). 9. When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). ➋ ➊ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➐➏ ➑ ➊ Camera lens...
Owner's Manual
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.... The device may need a clear view of the lithium-ion battery pack, you are set automatically based on the trail and cannot charge the lithium-ion battery pack. This is turned on, it begins acquiring satellite signals. Satellite Signals After the device is especially useful when you can use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Getting Started Installing AA Batteries Instead of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 4 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Turn the...
.... The device may need a clear view of the lithium-ion battery pack, you are set automatically based on the trail and cannot charge the lithium-ion battery pack. This is turned on, it begins acquiring satellite signals. Satellite Signals After the device is especially useful when you can use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Getting Started Installing AA Batteries Instead of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 4 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Turn the...
Owner's Manual
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Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Select Save. Using Sight 'N Go You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select > Waypoint Averaging. 2. Move to the object. 1. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Point the device at an object. 3. Select > Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Start. 5. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Projecting a Waypoint 1. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Enter the distance to eight samples for the...
Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Select Save. Using Sight 'N Go You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select > Waypoint Averaging. 2. Move to the object. 1. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Point the device at an object. 3. Select > Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Start. 5. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Projecting a Waypoint 1. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Enter the distance to eight samples for the...
Owner's Manual
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...: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. While navigating a route, select > Active Route. 2. Reversing a Route 1. Select Reverse Route. 12 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Select a point. 5. Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select to view additional details. Select View Map. Deleting a Route 1. Select > Route Planner...
...: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. While navigating a route, select > Active Route. 2. Reversing a Route 1. Select Reverse Route. 12 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Select a point. 5. Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select to view additional details. Select View Map. Deleting a Route 1. Select > Route Planner...
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...path. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 13 The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. Select Interval. 6. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Tracks A track is created. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select .
...path. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 13 The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. Select Interval. 6. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Tracks A track is created. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select .
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... 1. Select Delete > Yes. Select > Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select Add Item. 3. Select Use. 5. Reviewing and Editing an Adventure 1. Select an item. 4. Repeat steps 2-4. If necessary, select . 15 Select > Adventures. 2. Archiving a Saved Track You can create an adventure for your adventures. Clearing the Current Track Select > Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Adventures Group related items together as an adventure. For example, you hunted. You can use BaseCamp to save memory space...
... 1. Select Delete > Yes. Select > Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select Add Item. 3. Select Use. 5. Reviewing and Editing an Adventure 1. Select an item. 4. Repeat steps 2-4. If necessary, select . 15 Select > Adventures. 2. Archiving a Saved Track You can create an adventure for your adventures. Clearing the Current Track Select > Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Adventures Group related items together as an adventure. For example, you hunted. You can use BaseCamp to save memory space...
Owner's Manual
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... drift (right or left) from the course. Begin navigation to the destination. Use the course pointer to navigate to Course (CDI) (page 40). 1. The course line to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on the course deviation indicator. ➍ The course pointer ➊ indicates your path. ➋ ➌ ➊ As you must change the pointer setting to the destination (page 20). 20 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
... drift (right or left) from the course. Begin navigation to the destination. Use the course pointer to navigate to Course (CDI) (page 40). 1. The course line to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on the course deviation indicator. ➍ The course pointer ➊ indicates your path. ➋ ➌ ➊ As you must change the pointer setting to the destination (page 20). 20 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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..., select or to turn on at the alarm time, the device turns on and sounds the alarm. Select a day. Select + and - Select Turn Alarm On. 4. to set the time. 3. to set the time. 3. Select Start Timer. 30 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can set the device to view a different month. 4. Starting the Countdown Timer 1. Select > Alarm Clock > > Timer. 2. Select an option: • To view device activity for specific days, select Calendar. • To view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset information, select Sun...
..., select or to turn on at the alarm time, the device turns on and sounds the alarm. Select a day. Select + and - Select Turn Alarm On. 4. to set the time. 3. to set the time. 3. Select Start Timer. 30 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can set the device to view a different month. 4. Starting the Countdown Timer 1. Select > Alarm Clock > > Timer. 2. Select an option: • To view device activity for specific days, select Calendar. • To view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset information, select Sun...
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...Demo Mode (GPS off). Select a profile. 3. Select a profile. 3. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as necessary (pages 32-44). 2. Editing a Profile Name 1. System Settings Select > Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. • Text Language-sets the text language on the device. Customize the settings as street names. 34 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Deleting a Profile 1. Select Delete. Customize the data fields as necessary (page 33). 3. Select Create New...
...Demo Mode (GPS off). Select a profile. 3. Select a profile. 3. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as necessary (pages 32-44). 2. Editing a Profile Name 1. System Settings Select > Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html. • Text Language-sets the text language on the device. Customize the settings as street names. 34 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Deleting a Profile 1. Select Delete. Customize the data fields as necessary (page 33). 3. Select Create New...
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... is installed. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 35 • Voice Language-sets the voice for Maritime Services allows the device to accept Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC‑104 format. • AA Battery Type-allows you to select the type of AA battery you to use the device USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, and track data...
... is installed. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 35 • Voice Language-sets the voice for Maritime Services allows the device to accept Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC‑104 format. • AA Battery Type-allows you to select the type of AA battery you to use the device USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, and track data...
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... the screen to change orientation automatically based on the device orientation. • Screen Capture-allows you to be responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Customizing Your Device • Orientation Lock-locks the screen orientation in landscape mode. 36 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual However, if the screen does not seem to take screen captures on -screen instructions. Follow the on the device. • Battery Save-saves battery power and prolongs the battery life. • Calibrate Screen-page 36. Select > Setup > Display > Calibrate Screen. 2. Calibrating...
... the screen to change orientation automatically based on the device orientation. • Screen Capture-allows you to be responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Customizing Your Device • Orientation Lock-locks the screen orientation in landscape mode. 36 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual However, if the screen does not seem to take screen captures on -screen instructions. Follow the on the device. • Battery Save-saves battery power and prolongs the battery life. • Calibrate Screen-page 36. Select > Setup > Display > Calibrate Screen. 2. Calibrating...
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... a measurement type. 3. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to organize your GPS position. Select a unit of measure for distance and speed, elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure. 1. Select > Setup > Units. 2. You can customize units of measure for the device. Recording points more frequently creates a moredetailed track, but fills the track log faster. • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to select the time zone for the setting. • Interval-selects a track log recording rate.
... a measurement type. 3. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to organize your GPS position. Select a unit of measure for distance and speed, elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure. 1. Select > Setup > Units. 2. You can customize units of measure for the device. Recording points more frequently creates a moredetailed track, but fills the track log faster. • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to select the time zone for the setting. • Interval-selects a track log recording rate.
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Customizing Your Device • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on . 40 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Select > Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass. • Go To Line/Pointer-allows you to select how the course appears. ◦◦ Bearing (Small or Large)-the direction to your destination. ◦◦ Course (CDI)-the course deviation indicator displays your...
Customizing Your Device • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on . 40 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Select > Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass. • Go To Line/Pointer-allows you to select how the course appears. ◦◦ Bearing (Small or Large)-the direction to your destination. ◦◦ Course (CDI)-the course deviation indicator displays your...
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...charging 3 installing 2 removing 3 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Index accessories 52, 53 countdown timer 30 course pointer 20 creating routes 11 waypoints 8 customizing data fields 17 device settings 34-44 profiles 34 D data fields 33 options 54 deleting files 51 profiles 34 routes 12 tracks 15 waypoints 8 display backlight 6 backlight timeout 35 screen capture 35 settings 35 62 downloading geocaches 25 photos 24 software 45 drawer. See application drawer driving routes 42 E editing profiles 34 routes 11 waypoints 8 elevation plot 21 barometric altimeter...
...charging 3 installing 2 removing 3 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Index accessories 52, 53 countdown timer 30 course pointer 20 creating routes 11 waypoints 8 customizing data fields 17 device settings 34-44 profiles 34 D data fields 33 options 54 deleting files 51 profiles 34 routes 12 tracks 15 waypoints 8 display backlight 6 backlight timeout 35 screen capture 35 settings 35 62 downloading geocaches 25 photos 24 software 45 drawer. See application drawer driving routes 42 E editing profiles 34 routes 11 waypoints 8 elevation plot 21 barometric altimeter...
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... 24 to geocaches 26 to waypoints 8 with bearing pointer 19 with course pointer 20 north up 37 O on-screen buttons 5 orientation, map 37 orienting the screen 6 P photos 24 downloading 24 setting as wallpaper 24 taking 23 viewing 23 position format 39 power key 1 profiles 7, 34 changing 7 creating 34 selecting 7 proximity alarms 29 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Index R recording tracks 13, 38 registering your device 5 resetting all settings 59 data 44 device 59 elevation plot 21 restoring default settings 44 road navigation 42 rotating the screen 6 routes 11...
... 24 to geocaches 26 to waypoints 8 with bearing pointer 19 with course pointer 20 north up 37 O on-screen buttons 5 orientation, map 37 orienting the screen 6 P photos 24 downloading 24 setting as wallpaper 24 taking 23 viewing 23 position format 39 power key 1 profiles 7, 34 changing 7 creating 34 selecting 7 proximity alarms 29 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Index R recording tracks 13, 38 registering your device 5 resetting all settings 59 data 44 device 59 elevation plot 21 restoring default settings 44 road navigation 42 rotating the screen 6 routes 11...
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... size, maps 37 time alarms 30 data fields 57 64 settings 39 sunrise and sunset 30, 56 zone 39 timer 30 tones 37 Trackback 16 tracks 13-15 archiving 15 clearing current 15 deleting 15 profiles 14 recording 13, 38 saving 14 setup 38 viewing 14 track up 37 transferring files 50 using USB 50 wirelessly 28 trip computer 22 restore 44 troubleshooting 59 U unit ID 45 unlocking the screen 5, 6 updating software 45 USB cable 60 connecting 49 disconnecting 51 V voice language...
... size, maps 37 time alarms 30 data fields 57 64 settings 39 sunrise and sunset 30, 56 zone 39 timer 30 tones 37 Trackback 16 tracks 13-15 archiving 15 clearing current 15 deleting 15 profiles 14 recording 13, 38 saving 14 setup 38 viewing 14 track up 37 transferring files 50 using USB 50 wirelessly 28 trip computer 22 restore 44 troubleshooting 59 U unit ID 45 unlocking the screen 5, 6 updating software 45 USB cable 60 connecting 49 disconnecting 51 V voice language...
Quick Start Manual
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...650t only) ➋ Power key ➌ microSD™ card slot (under battery door) ➍ Power connector for optional accessory mounts ➎ Stereo headphone jack ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) 2 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Acquire satellites (page 5). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 6). 6. Record a track (page 8). 9. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Turn on the device (page 5). 3. Mark a waypoint (page 7). 7. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Create a route (page 8). 8. Register the device (page 5). 4. Getting Started Device Overview ...
...650t only) ➋ Power key ➌ microSD™ card slot (under battery door) ➍ Power connector for optional accessory mounts ➎ Stereo headphone jack ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) 2 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Acquire satellites (page 5). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 6). 6. Record a track (page 8). 9. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Turn on the device (page 5). 3. Mark a waypoint (page 7). 7. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Create a route (page 8). 8. Register the device (page 5). 4. Getting Started Device Overview ...
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... . If necessary, select a location. Tracks A track is complete. 6. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 8 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Menu You can search for each point. Select . Select the first point in all Where To? Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Enter the name or part of your final destination. 1. Select an option. 3. Select a category. 3. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for cities, geographic points, and various points of waypoints that leads you can use the Where To...
... . If necessary, select a location. Tracks A track is complete. 6. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 8 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Menu You can search for each point. Select . Select the first point in all Where To? Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Enter the name or part of your final destination. 1. Select an option. 3. Select a category. 3. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for cities, geographic points, and various points of waypoints that leads you can use the Where To...
