Important Safety and Product Information
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... guidelines to ensure safe off -road routes for outdoor activities. The Garmin device is designed to provide route suggestions. Do not follow the route suggestions if they suggest an illegal maneuver or would put you have on the safety of time spent viewing the device screen while driving. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before continuing...
... guidelines to ensure safe off -road routes for outdoor activities. The Garmin device is designed to provide route suggestions. Do not follow the route suggestions if they suggest an illegal maneuver or would put you have on the safety of time spent viewing the device screen while driving. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before continuing...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... the instructions. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to dispose of direct sunlight, such as the real-time clock. Other state laws allow the suction mount to operate this product is in specific locations on the windshield. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in accordance with the correct replacement battery. Repairs should be made by turning the...
... the instructions. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to dispose of direct sunlight, such as the real-time clock. Other state laws allow the suction mount to operate this product is in specific locations on the windshield. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in accordance with the correct replacement battery. Repairs should be made by turning the...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... of direction, distance, location or topography. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is warranted to refuse warranty claims against products or services that the customer shall be returned to repair or replace (with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Within this distributor provides local service for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for...
... of direction, distance, location or topography. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is warranted to refuse warranty claims against products or services that the customer shall be returned to repair or replace (with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Within this distributor provides local service for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for...
Owner's Manual
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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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... 33 Creating a Custom Profile 34 System Settings 34 Display Settings 35 Appearance Settings 36 Setting the Device Tones 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...
... 33 Creating a Custom Profile 34 System Settings 34 Display Settings 35 Appearance Settings 36 Setting the Device Tones 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...
Owner's Manual
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...; Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover D-ring ➑ MCX port for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 1 Mark a waypoint (page 8). 7. Register the device (page 5). 4. Install the batteries (page 2). 2. Acquire satellites (page 4). 5. Record a track (page 13...
...; Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover D-ring ➑ MCX port for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 1 Mark a waypoint (page 8). 7. Register the device (page 5). 4. Install the batteries (page 2). 2. Acquire satellites (page 4). 5. Record a track (page 13...
Owner's Manual
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... to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 4 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual The time and date are on the trail and cannot charge the lithium-ion battery pack. To adjust the time settings, see page 39. For more information about GPS, go to remove the cover. 2. Insert three AA batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover, and turn green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. 1. Select Alkaline, Lithium...
... to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 4 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual The time and date are on the trail and cannot charge the lithium-ion battery pack. To adjust the time settings, see page 39. For more information about GPS, go to remove the cover. 2. Insert three AA batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover, and turn green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. 1. Select Alkaline, Lithium...
Owner's Manual
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... samples of a location. 3. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction of the waypoint location. 1. Select Save. Move to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Projecting a Waypoint 1. For best results, collect four to the location. 4. Select a unit of measure. 5. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select Start. 5. Select > Waypoint Averaging. 2.
... samples of a location. 3. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction of the waypoint location. 1. Select Save. Move to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Projecting a Waypoint 1. For best results, collect four to the location. 4. Select a unit of measure. 5. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select Start. 5. Select > Waypoint Averaging. 2.
Owner's Manual
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...select Remove. 6. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. 12 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Select Edit Route. 4. Select to view additional details. Deleting a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select Delete Route. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Editing a Route 1. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select View Map. Select a route. 3. Select an option: • 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...
...select Remove. 6. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. 12 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Select Edit Route. 4. Select to view additional details. Deleting a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select Delete Route. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Editing a Route 1. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select View Map. Select a route. 3. Select an option: • 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...
Owner's Manual
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... to save memory space. 1. Select > Setup > Adventures > Create Adventure. 2. Repeat steps 2-4. Select a track. 3. For example, you hunted. Select Add Item. 3. Select Use. 5. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Adventures Group related items together as an adventure. Creating an Adventure 1. If necessary, select . 15 Select > Track Manager. 2. Clearing the Current Track Select > Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select a saved track. 3. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to create and manage your latest hiking trip...
... to save memory space. 1. Select > Setup > Adventures > Create Adventure. 2. Repeat steps 2-4. Select a track. 3. For example, you hunted. Select Add Item. 3. Select Use. 5. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Adventures Group related items together as an adventure. Creating an Adventure 1. If necessary, select . 15 Select > Track Manager. 2. Clearing the Current Track Select > Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select a saved track. 3. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to create and manage your latest hiking trip...
Owner's Manual
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...). 20 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. The course line to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. ➋ ➌ ➊ As you must change the pointer setting to the destination. Select Compass. 3. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can navigate with the course pointer, you drift...
...). 20 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. The course line to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. ➋ ➌ ➊ As you must change the pointer setting to the destination. Select Compass. 3. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can navigate with the course pointer, you drift...
Owner's Manual
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... can set the device to turn on and sounds the alarm. Select a day. Select > Alarm Clock. 2. to view a different month. 4. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Select > Alarm Clock > > Timer. 2. If necessary, select or to set the time. 3. Select an option. If the device is off at the alarm time, the device turns on at the selected time. to set the time. 3. Select Start Timer. 30 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can view device activity, such as a waypoint was saved, and almanac information...
... can set the device to turn on and sounds the alarm. Select a day. Select > Alarm Clock. 2. to view a different month. 4. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Select > Alarm Clock > > Timer. 2. If necessary, select or to set the time. 3. Select an option. If the device is off at the alarm time, the device turns on at the selected time. to set the time. 3. Select Start Timer. 30 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can view device activity, such as a waypoint was saved, and almanac information...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Device Creating a Custom Profile You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip. 1. Customize the data fields as street names. 34 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Select > Setup > Profiles. 2. Enter the new name. 5. Select Create New Profile > OK. Deleting a Profile 1. Editing a Profile Name 1. Select a profile. 3. Select > Setup > Profiles. 4. Select Edit Name. 4. Select Delete. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as necessary (page 33). 3. Select . Select...
... Your Device Creating a Custom Profile You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip. 1. Customize the data fields as street names. 34 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Select > Setup > Profiles. 2. Enter the new name. 5. Select Create New Profile > OK. Deleting a Profile 1. Editing a Profile Name 1. Select a profile. 3. Select > Setup > Profiles. 4. Select Edit Name. 4. Select Delete. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as necessary (page 33). 3. Select . Select...
Owner's Manual
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...; AA Battery Type-allows you to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to select the type of AA battery you to use the device USB port with a computer. ◦◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard NMEA 0183 output and input. ◦◦ Text Out-provides simple ASCII text output of time before the backlight turns off. Note: To adjust the backlight brightness...
...; AA Battery Type-allows you to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to select the type of AA battery you to use the device USB port with a computer. ◦◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard NMEA 0183 output and input. ◦◦ Text Out-provides simple ASCII text output of time before the backlight turns off. Note: To adjust the backlight brightness...
Owner's Manual
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...• Display-sets the type of directional heading on which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 19. Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings. Customizing Your Device • Position Format-sets the position format in which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84. The default coordinate system is using. Altimeter Settings Select > Setup...
...• Display-sets the type of directional heading on which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 19. Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings. Customizing Your Device • Position Format-sets the position format in which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84. The default coordinate system is using. Altimeter Settings Select > Setup...
Owner's Manual
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..., 55, 59 turning off 31 H heading settings 40 headphone jack 1, 18 HomePort 48 hunting times 30 L language 34, 35 voice 35 lithium-ion battery pack. 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.
..., 55, 59 turning off 31 H heading settings 40 headphone jack 1, 18 HomePort 48 hunting times 30 L language 34, 35 voice 35 lithium-ion battery pack. 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.
Owner's Manual
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...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 11-12 active route 12 avoidance 42 creating 11 deleting 12 editing...
...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 11-12 active route 12 avoidance 42 creating 11 deleting 12 editing...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 35 volume 7 W walking routes 42 waypoints 8-9 averaging 9 creating 8 deleting 8 editing 8 navigating to 16 projecting 9 Where To? 10 Z zoom 37 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
... 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 35 volume 7 W walking routes 42 waypoints 8-9 averaging 9 creating 8 deleting 8 editing 8 navigating to 16 projecting 9 Where To? 10 Z zoom 37 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual
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Calibrate the compass (page 6). 6. Create a route (page 8). 8. Getting Started Device Overview warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) 2 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Turn on the device (page 5). 3. Mark a waypoint (page 7). 7. When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 10). ➋ ➊ ➌ ➍...
Calibrate the compass (page 6). 6. Create a route (page 8). 8. Getting Started Device Overview warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) 2 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Turn on the device (page 5). 3. Mark a waypoint (page 7). 7. When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 10). ➋ ➊ ➌ ➍...
Quick Start Manual
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.... 1. Select Where To?. 2. Enter the name or part of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Select > Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 8 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Select Where To? > > Search Near. 2. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a recording of waypoints that leads you can use the Where To? Menu You can search for each point. Select an option. 3. Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to save the route...
.... 1. Select Where To?. 2. Enter the name or part of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Select > Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 8 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Select Where To? > > Search Near. 2. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a recording of waypoints that leads you can use the Where To? Menu You can search for each point. Select an option. 3. Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to save the route...
