Important Safety and Product Information
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...in an unsafe situation. • Always carefully compare information displayed on the device to all driving conditions. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. Keep your windshield clean to help ensure that weather and weatherrelated trail conditions can have the... to posted signs and conditions. • The device is not a replacement for attentiveness and proper preparation for more information. The Garmin device is not a replacement for various outdoor activities, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. It is designed...
...in an unsafe situation. • Always carefully compare information displayed on the device to all driving conditions. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. Keep your windshield clean to help ensure that weather and weatherrelated trail conditions can have the... to posted signs and conditions. • The device is not a replacement for attentiveness and proper preparation for more information. The Garmin device is not a replacement for various outdoor activities, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. It is designed...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... • Contact your authority to operate this product is the user's responsibility to mount the Garmin device in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. • In addition, the GPS device may use a sharp object to remove the batteries. • Do not puncture or ...instructions. Special handling may contain perchlorate material. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on your Garmin device. To prevent damage, remove the device from children. • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the batteries. • ...
... • Contact your authority to operate this product is the user's responsibility to mount the Garmin device in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. • In addition, the GPS device may use a sharp object to remove the batteries. • Do not puncture or ...instructions. Special handling may contain perchlorate material. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on your Garmin device. To prevent damage, remove the device from children. • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the batteries. • ...
Owner's Manual
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...; card slot (under battery door) (page 49) ➍ Auto mount power connector ➎ Stereo headphone jack (page 18) ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for...
...; card slot (under battery door) (page 49) ➍ Auto mount power connector ➎ Stereo headphone jack (page 18) ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for...
Owner's Manual
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Insert three AA batteries, observing polarity. 3. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 4 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Replace the battery cover, and turn green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Select > Setup > System > AA Battery Type. 6. Satellite Signals... set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. To adjust the time settings, see page 39. Hold (page 1). 5. This is turned on the GPS position. When the bars turn the D-ring clockwise. 4.
Insert three AA batteries, observing polarity. 3. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 4 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Replace the battery cover, and turn green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Select > Setup > System > AA Battery Type. 6. Satellite Signals... set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. To adjust the time settings, see page 39. Hold (page 1). 5. This is turned on the GPS position. When the bars turn the D-ring clockwise. 4.
Owner's Manual
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... destination. Select Compass > > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Begin navigation to your destination, regardless of the compass, and continue moving in an auto mount, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16...
... destination. Select Compass > > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Begin navigation to your destination, regardless of the compass, and continue moving in an auto mount, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16...
Owner's Manual
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...a Geocache Filter You can create and save the filter, select . Follow the on certain factors, such as the level of difficulty. 1. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 25 Connect your geocache list based on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Select... an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on specific factors you can apply it ...
...a Geocache Filter You can create and save the filter, select . Follow the on certain factors, such as the level of difficulty. 1. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 25 Connect your geocache list based on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Select... an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on specific factors you can apply it ...
Owner's Manual
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... screen. 3. Select > Set Location On Map. 3. Changing the Satellite View 1. Select > Satellite > . 2. Applications > Use Simulating a Location 1. Opening the Stopwatch Select > Stopwatch. Turning Off GPS Select > Satellite > With GPS Off. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 31 If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite in the view and to be oriented...
... screen. 3. Select > Set Location On Map. 3. Changing the Satellite View 1. Select > Satellite > . 2. Applications > Use Simulating a Location 1. Opening the Stopwatch Select > Stopwatch. Turning Off GPS Select > Satellite > With GPS Off. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 31 If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite in the view and to be oriented...
Owner's Manual
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Select > Setup > Profiles. 4. Select Edit Name. 4. 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. note: Changing the text ... 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. Select . Select Create New Profile > OK. Select a profile. 3. Editing a Profile Name 1. Select Delete. Select > ...
Select > Setup > Profiles. 4. Select Edit Name. 4. 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. note: Changing the text ... 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. Select . Select Create New Profile > OK. Select a profile. 3. Editing a Profile Name 1. Select Delete. Select > ...
Owner's Manual
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... distance and speed, elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure. 1. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select > Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to organize your GPS position. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 39 Select a measurement type. 3. Changing the Units of Measure You can select Automatic to select the time zone for the setting...
... distance and speed, elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure. 1. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select > Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to organize your GPS position. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 39 Select a measurement type. 3. Changing the Units of Measure You can select Automatic to select the time zone for the setting...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings. Altimeter Settings Select > Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-allows ...the altimeter to a GPS compass when you turn the device on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS...
...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 Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings. Altimeter Settings Select > Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-allows ...the altimeter to a GPS compass when you turn the device on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS...
Owner's Manual
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... (cadence accessory required) Revolutions of error for your starting location to within +/3.65 m (12 feet). Descent Average The average vertical distance of GPS Ambient Pressure Ascent Average Ascent Maximum Ascent - Appendix Data Field Options Data Field Accuracy of descent. The maximum ascent rate in feet or meters per...device to a destination. Descent Maximum The maximum descent rate in feet or meters per minute. Total The total elevation distance descended. 54 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Battery Level The remaining battery power.
... (cadence accessory required) Revolutions of error for your starting location to within +/3.65 m (12 feet). Descent Average The average vertical distance of GPS Ambient Pressure Ascent Average Ascent Maximum Ascent - Appendix Data Field Options Data Field Accuracy of descent. The maximum ascent rate in feet or meters per...device to a destination. Descent Maximum The maximum descent rate in feet or meters per minute. Total The total elevation distance descended. 54 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Battery Level The remaining battery power.
Owner's Manual
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... distance to your current position and elevation to the destination elevation. The highest elevation reached. The ratio of the GPS signal. The strength of horizontal distance traveled to descend from your final destination. The estimated time of the selected settings...sea level. Displays the current position in vertical distance. The lowest elevation reached. Displays the current position in beats per minute (bpm). Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 55 Your heart rate in the selected position format. The direction you will reach the next waypoint on the ...
... distance to your current position and elevation to the destination elevation. The highest elevation reached. The ratio of the GPS signal. The strength of horizontal distance traveled to descend from your final destination. The estimated time of the selected settings...sea level. Displays the current position in vertical distance. The lowest elevation reached. Displays the current position in beats per minute (bpm). Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 55 Your heart rate in the selected position format. The direction you will reach the next waypoint on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... waypoint or turn. Always rely on posted road signs for the road. Temperature - The distance to acquire data (page 52). 56 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual The maximum speed reached since last reset. Speed Limit The reported speed limit for actual speed limits. Data Field ...Overall Avg. Not available in the direction of the device while moving since last reset. Sunrise The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Description A running tally of Water the water. Appendix Data Field Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Speed Maximum Speed Moving Avg. The...
... waypoint or turn. Always rely on posted road signs for the road. Temperature - The distance to acquire data (page 52). 56 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual The maximum speed reached since last reset. Speed Limit The reported speed limit for actual speed limits. Data Field ...Overall Avg. Not available in the direction of the device while moving since last reset. Sunrise The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Description A running tally of Water the water. Appendix Data Field Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Speed Maximum Speed Moving Avg. The...
Owner's Manual
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...computers and a mounted volume on your Garmin drives. See the help file for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage 3. dealer. 60 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Disconnect the device from your Garmin external GPS antenna. Continue holding for your operating... system to learn how to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer. I need replacement Go to...
...computers and a mounted volume on your Garmin drives. See the help file for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage 3. dealer. 60 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Disconnect the device from your Garmin external GPS antenna. Continue holding for your operating... system to learn how to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer. I need replacement Go to...
Owner's Manual
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...10 fishing times 30 fitness options 52, 53 G geocaches 25, 41 downloading 25 filter list 25 logging attempt 26 navigating to 26 settings 41 GPS signals 4, 31, 34, 54, 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. See also batteries 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 ...
...10 fishing times 30 fitness options 52, 53 G geocaches 25, 41 downloading 25 filter list 25 logging attempt 26 navigating to 26 settings 41 GPS signals 4, 31, 34, 54, 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. See also batteries 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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Index system settings 34 turning off GPS 31 saving tracks 14 screen buttons 5-6 orient 6 sharing data 28 sight n' go 9 slideshow 23 software updating 45 version 45 specifications 45 stopwatch 31 storing the ... 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
Index system settings 34 turning off GPS 31 saving tracks 14 screen buttons 5-6 orient 6 sharing data 28 sight n' go 9 slideshow 23 software updating 45 version 45 specifications 45 stopwatch 31 storing the ... 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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Getting Started Device Overview warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover D-ring ➑ MCX port for product warnings and other important ... 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 Register the device (page 5). 4. Mark a waypoint (page 7). 7. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Turn on the device...
Getting Started Device Overview warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover D-ring ➑ MCX port for product warnings and other important ... 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 Register the device (page 5). 4. Mark a waypoint (page 7). 7. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Turn on the device...
Quick Start Manual
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...the device is low. For more information about GPS, go to adjust the brightness level. Extensive use of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the batteries is turned on , press . 2. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual 5 Select ...> Setup > System > AA Battery Type. 6. Use the backlight slider bar to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Turning the Device On or Off Hold (page 2). Select Alkaline, Lithium, ...
...the device is low. For more information about GPS, go to adjust the brightness level. Extensive use of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the batteries is turned on , press . 2. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual 5 Select ...> Setup > System > AA Battery Type. 6. Use the backlight slider bar to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Turning the Device On or Off Hold (page 2). Select Alkaline, Lithium, ...