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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...Main Menu and the Application Drawer 32 Creating Shortcuts 32 Customizing Specific Pages 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...
...Main Menu and the Application Drawer 32 Creating Shortcuts 32 Customizing Specific Pages 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...
Owner's Manual
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... (650 and 650t only) ➋ Power key ➌ microSD™ 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 Mark a waypoint (page 8). 7. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Calibrate the compass (page 19). 6. Create a route (page 11). 8. Record a track (page 13). 9. Register the device (page 5). 4. Acquire satellites (page 4). 5. Install the batteries (page 2). 2. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview...
... (650 and 650t only) ➋ Power key ➌ microSD™ 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 Mark a waypoint (page 8). 7. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Calibrate the compass (page 19). 6. Create a route (page 11). 8. Record a track (page 13). 9. Register the device (page 5). 4. Acquire satellites (page 4). 5. Install the batteries (page 2). 2. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview...
Owner's Manual
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... AA batteries, observing polarity. 3. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. 1. Getting Started Installing AA Batteries Instead of the sky to acquire satellite signals. This is turned on the GPS position. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 4 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Hold (page 1). 5. When the bars turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. To adjust the time settings, see...
... AA batteries, observing polarity. 3. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. 1. Getting Started Installing AA Batteries Instead of the sky to acquire satellite signals. This is turned on the GPS position. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 4 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Hold (page 1). 5. When the bars turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. To adjust the time settings, see...
Owner's Manual
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... Select a waypoint. 3. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Select Save. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 9 Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint Averaging allows you to the location. 4. Move to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure. 5. Enter the distance to the object, and select . 6. Select > Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Select > Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Start. 5. Select a unit of the waypoint location...
... Select a waypoint. 3. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Select Save. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 9 Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint Averaging allows you to the location. 4. Move to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure. 5. Enter the distance to the object, and select . 6. Select > Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Select > Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Start. 5. Select a unit of the waypoint location...
Owner's Manual
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... Select > Route Planner. 2. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. 12 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual While navigating a route, select > Active Route. 2. Select > Route Planner. 2. 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 an additional point on the Map 1. Viewing the Active Route 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Editing a Route 1. Deleting a Route 1. Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select a route...
... Select > Route Planner. 2. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. 12 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual While navigating a route, select > Active Route. 2. Select > Route Planner. 2. 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 an additional point on the Map 1. Viewing the Active Route 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Editing a Route 1. Deleting a Route 1. Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select a route...
Owner's Manual
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... the device turned on the map indicates your tracks, select Auto. Select Interval. 6. 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 . Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 13 Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. Recording Track Logs 1. Tracks A track is created. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks...
... the device turned on the map indicates your tracks, select Auto. Select Interval. 6. 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 . Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 13 Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. Recording Track Logs 1. Tracks A track is created. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks...
Owner's Manual
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... 15 Clearing the Current Track Select > Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select a track. 3. Select Delete > Yes. Creating an Adventure 1. Select > Setup > Adventures > Create Adventure. 2. Repeat steps 2-4. The adventure could contain the track log of the trip, photos of the trip, and geocaches you can create an adventure for your adventures. Select an item. 4. Select > Track Manager. 2. Reviewing and Editing an Adventure 1. Select > Adventures. 2. Select a saved track. 3. You can use BaseCamp to save memory space. 1. Archiving a Saved Track You...
... 15 Clearing the Current Track Select > Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select a track. 3. Select Delete > Yes. Creating an Adventure 1. Select > Setup > Adventures > Create Adventure. 2. Repeat steps 2-4. The adventure could contain the track log of the trip, photos of the trip, and geocaches you can create an adventure for your adventures. Select an item. 4. Select > Track Manager. 2. Reviewing and Editing an Adventure 1. Select > Adventures. 2. Select a saved track. 3. You can use BaseCamp to save memory space. 1. Archiving a Saved Track You...
Owner's Manual
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... the course. Select Compass. 3. The course line to Course (CDI) (page 40). 1. Begin navigation to the destination (page 20). 20 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigation About the Course Pointer The course pointer 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 course. Select Compass. 3. The course line to Course (CDI) (page 40). 1. Begin navigation to the destination (page 20). 20 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigation About the Course Pointer The course pointer 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...
Owner's Manual
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...Select a day. Select > Alarm Clock. 2. The alarm sounds at the alarm time, the device turns on at a specific time. 1. Select + and - Select Turn Alarm On. 4. If the device is off at the selected time. Starting the Countdown Timer 1. 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 for hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 3. to turn on and sounds the alarm. Select . 2. Select > Alarm Clock > > Timer. 2. Select...
...Select a day. Select > Alarm Clock. 2. The alarm sounds at the alarm time, the device turns on at a specific time. 1. Select + and - Select Turn Alarm On. 4. If the device is off at the selected time. Starting the Countdown Timer 1. 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 for hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 3. to turn on and sounds the alarm. Select . 2. Select > Alarm Clock > > Timer. 2. Select...
Owner's Manual
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...Text Language-sets the text language on the device. Customize the data fields as street names. 34 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Editing a Profile Name 1. Enter the new name. 5. Select Delete. For information about WAAS, go to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). Select . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as necessary (page 33). 3. Select Edit Name. 4. Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device Creating a Custom Profile...
...Text Language-sets the text language on the device. Customize the data fields as street names. 34 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Editing a Profile Name 1. Enter the new name. 5. Select Delete. For information about WAAS, go to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). Select . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as necessary (page 33). 3. Select Edit Name. 4. Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device Creating a Custom Profile...
Owner's Manual
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... ASCII text output of AA battery you to accept Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC‑104 format. • AA Battery Type-allows you are using (page 4). Display Settings Select > Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 35 This setting is disabled when the lithium-ion battery pack is installed. Note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page...
... ASCII text output of AA battery you to accept Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC‑104 format. • AA Battery Type-allows you are using (page 4). Display Settings Select > Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 35 This setting is disabled when the lithium-ion battery pack is installed. Note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page...
Owner's Manual
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... Lock-locks the screen orientation in landscape mode. 36 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Follow the on the device. • Battery Save-saves battery power and prolongs the battery life. • Calibrate Screen-page 36. Calibrating the Touchscreen The screen does not normally require calibration. Select > Setup > Display > Calibrate Screen. 2. Appearance Settings Select > Setup > Appearance. • Mode-sets a light background (Day), a dark background (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current location (Auto...
... Lock-locks the screen orientation in landscape mode. 36 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Follow the on the device. • Battery Save-saves battery power and prolongs the battery life. • Calibrate Screen-page 36. Calibrating the Touchscreen The screen does not normally require calibration. Select > Setup > Display > Calibrate Screen. 2. Appearance Settings Select > Setup > Appearance. • Mode-sets a light background (Day), a dark background (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current location (Auto...
Owner's Manual
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...-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color-changes the color of the track line on your tracks. You can customize units of measure for the setting. Select > Setup > Units. 2. Select > Setup > Position Format. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 39 • Interval-selects a track log recording rate. Select a unit of measure for the device. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select > Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to set the time zone automatically based on the map. Position Format...
...-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color-changes the color of the track line on your tracks. You can customize units of measure for the setting. Select > Setup > Units. 2. Select > Setup > Position Format. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 39 • Interval-selects a track log recording rate. Select a unit of measure for the device. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select > Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to set the time zone automatically based on the map. Position Format...
Owner's Manual
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... to a course line leading to a destination. • Compass-switches from an electronic compass to self-calibrate each time you turn the device on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84. The default coordinate system is using. Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings. 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
... to a course line leading to a destination. • Compass-switches from an electronic compass to self-calibrate each time you turn the device on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84. The default coordinate system is using. Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings. 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
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... 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 21 of a track 14 F finding addresses 11 near your location 10 fishing times 30 fitness...
... 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 21 of a track 14 F finding addresses 11 near your location 10 fishing times 30 fitness...
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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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... 8). 8. Record a track (page 8). 9. Register the device (page 5). 4. Acquire satellites (page 5). 5. Turn on the device (page 5). 3. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Calibrate the compass (page 6). 6. 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 ➎ ➐➏ ➑ ➊ Camera lens (650 and 650t only) ➋ Power key...
... 8). 8. Record a track (page 8). 9. Register the device (page 5). 4. Acquire satellites (page 5). 5. Turn on the device (page 5). 3. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Calibrate the compass (page 6). 6. 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 ➎ ➐➏ ➑ ➊ Camera lens (650 and 650t only) ➋ Power key...
Quick Start Manual
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... restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Select the first point in all Where To? Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Recording Track Logs 1. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 8 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Select . Tracks A track is complete. 6. categories are available in the route. 4. Enter the name or part of your final destination. 1. 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...
... restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Select the first point in all Where To? Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Recording Track Logs 1. Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 8 Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual Select . Tracks A track is complete. 6. categories are available in the route. 4. Enter the name or part of your final destination. 1. 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...