Quick Start Guide
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montana™ 600 series quick start manual for use with models 600, 650, 650t Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual 1
montana™ 600 series quick start manual for use with models 600, 650, 650t Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual 1
Quick Start Guide
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... mounts ➎ Stereo headphone jack ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover D-ring ➑ MCX port for product warnings and other important information. Record a track (page 8). 9. Mark a waypoint (page 7). 7. Calibrate the compass (page 6). 6. 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 Register the device...
... mounts ➎ Stereo headphone jack ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover D-ring ➑ MCX port for product warnings and other important information. Record a track (page 8). 9. Mark a waypoint (page 7). 7. Calibrate the compass (page 6). 6. 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 Register the device...
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... batteries. The temperature rating for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -15 to remove the cover. 2. The device operates on the battery with the metal contacts in the product box. ➊ 3. Locate the battery ➊ that came in the battery compartment. 4. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual 3 Battery Information warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Insert the battery into place. 6. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Replace the battery...
... batteries. The temperature rating for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -15 to remove the cover. 2. The device operates on the battery with the metal contacts in the product box. ➊ 3. Locate the battery ➊ that came in the battery compartment. 4. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual 3 Battery Information warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Insert the battery into place. 6. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Replace the battery...
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... charging or connecting to the key. Removing the Lithium-ion Battery Pack warning To prevent damage to remove the cover. 2. Pull up on the trail and cannot charge the lithium-ion battery pack. Insert three AA batteries, observing polarity. 4 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Charging a depleted battery takes 4½ hours. Plug the small end of 32°F to 113°F (0°C to remove batteries. 1. Charge the device...
... charging or connecting to the key. Removing the Lithium-ion Battery Pack warning To prevent damage to remove the cover. 2. Pull up on the trail and cannot charge the lithium-ion battery pack. Insert three AA batteries, observing polarity. 4 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Charging a depleted battery takes 4½ hours. Plug the small end of 32°F to 113°F (0°C to remove batteries. 1. Charge the device...
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... information about GPS, go to adjust the brightness level. Adjusting the Backlight Brightness Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life. 1. Select > Setup > System > AA Battery Type. 6. Registering Your Device • Go to acquire satellite signals. When the bars turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Extensive use of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the batteries is low. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual...
... information about GPS, go to adjust the brightness level. Adjusting the Backlight Brightness Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life. 1. Select > Setup > System > AA Battery Type. 6. Registering Your Device • Go to acquire satellite signals. When the bars turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Extensive use of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the batteries is low. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual...
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... any icon on -screen instructions. 6 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Select Compass > > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Follow the on the main menu or application drawer, and drag it to a new location. • Open the application...
... any icon on -screen instructions. 6 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Select Compass > > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Follow the on the main menu or application drawer, and drag it to a new location. • Open the application...
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... the waypoint, select Edit, make changes to eight samples for navigating on how you are using the device for geocaching and for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. Select a waypoint. 3. For best results, collect four to the waypoint, and select Save. For example, your current location as a waypoint. 1. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual 7 Creating a Waypoint You can be different when you are using it. Select Start. 5. Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint Averaging allows you record...
... the waypoint, select Edit, make changes to eight samples for navigating on how you are using the device for geocaching and for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. Select a waypoint. 3. For best results, collect four to the waypoint, and select Save. For example, your current location as a waypoint. 1. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual 7 Creating a Waypoint You can be different when you are using it. Select Start. 5. Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint Averaging allows you record...
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... your final destination. 1. Select the first point in all Where To? Where To? Select . 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 to your device, you can use the Where To? Select an option. 3. Menu You can search for each point. Tracks A track is complete. 6. Recording Track Logs 1. Select a category. 3. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 8 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual
... your final destination. 1. Select the first point in all Where To? Where To? Select . 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 to your device, you can use the Where To? Select an option. 3. Menu You can search for each point. Tracks A track is complete. 6. Recording Track Logs 1. Select a category. 3. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 8 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual
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... a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of a track. 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 . This can navigate back to the beginning of your route marked with a magenta line. 3. The map page opens with the device turned on the map indicates your way back to record tracks more or less often. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual...
... a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of a track. 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 . This can navigate back to the beginning of your route marked with a magenta line. 3. The map page opens with the device turned on the map indicates your way back to record tracks more or less often. Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual...
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... the map to the destination. 10 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Tip: To customize the map view, select > Setup Map, and adjust the settings. Navigating with a magenta line. 5. Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in and out of the map. • Select a location on the map. Select Where To?. 2. The map page opens with your route marked with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your location on the map, and select the information bar...
... the map to the destination. 10 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Tip: To customize the map view, select > Setup Map, and adjust the settings. Navigating with a magenta line. 5. Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in and out of the map. • Select a location on the map. Select Where To?. 2. The map page opens with your route marked with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your location on the map, and select the information bar...
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.... 4. Troubleshooting Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you can take a photo. note: This does not erase any of your device to take photos with the Montana 650 and 650t. 1. Getting the Manuals from the mini-USB port. 3. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume. 5. Double-click START HERE.html. If necessary, select + or - Downloading Geocaches 1. Reinstall the batteries (page 3). Remove the batteries. 2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches...
.... 4. Troubleshooting Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you can take a photo. note: This does not erase any of your device to take photos with the Montana 650 and 650t. 1. Getting the Manuals from the mini-USB port. 3. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume. 5. Double-click START HERE.html. If necessary, select + or - Downloading Geocaches 1. Reinstall the batteries (page 3). Remove the batteries. 2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches...
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...DEALER No: 0015955/08 Garmin® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin. or its subsidiaries, registered in -country support information. • In the...New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) www.garmin.com June 2011 190-01330-01 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan 12 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual or its subsidiaries. Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are those of Garmin Ltd. Montana™ is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. microSD™ is a trademark of their respective owners. © 2011 Garmin...
...DEALER No: 0015955/08 Garmin® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin. or its subsidiaries, registered in -country support information. • In the...New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) www.garmin.com June 2011 190-01330-01 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan 12 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual or its subsidiaries. Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are those of Garmin Ltd. Montana™ is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. microSD™ is a trademark of their respective owners. © 2011 Garmin...