Garmin 521 GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. U Align the metal contacts on the battery with the metal contacts in the battery compartment Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual 4 Insert the battery into the compartment contacts first 5 Gently press the battery into place 6 Replace the battery cover and turn the D ring clockwise Charging the Lithium ion Battery Pack NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the mini USB port the weather cap and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer Before you use the device the first time fully charge the battery Charging a depleted battery takes 4 2 hours The device will not charge when outside the temperature range of 32 F to 113 F 0 C to 45 C 1 Plug the AC charger into a standard wall outlet Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started 2 Pull up the weather cap from the mini USB port 3 Plug the small end of the AC charger into the mini USB port 4 Charge the device completely The device may feel warm when charging Removing the Lithium ion Battery Pack Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Pull up on the side of the battery that is closer to the 5 key Getting Started Installing AA Batteries Instead of the lithium ion battery pack you can use alkaline NiMH or lithium batteries This is especially useful when you are on the trail and cannot charge the lithium ion battery pac2. Data Field Description Data Field Description Odometer Arunning tally of Speed Your average speed distance traveled for Overall Avg since last reset all trips Speed Limit The reported speed Off Course The distance to limit for the road Not the left or the right available in all maps by which you have and areas Always strayed from the rely on posted road original path of travel signs for actual speed Pointer The data field arrow limits points in the direction Sunrise The time of sunrise of the next waypoint based on your GPS or turn position Speed The current rate of Sunset The time of sunset speed at which you based on your GPS are moving since last position reset Temperature The temperature of Speed The maximum speed Water the water Requires Maximum reached since last a connection to reset a NMEA 0183 Speed The average speed temperature capable Moving Avg _ of the device while device to acquire data page 52 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Data Field Description Data Field Description Time of Day The current time of Trip Time A running tally of day based on your Total distance traveled time settings format since the last reset time zone and Turn The angle of daylight saving time difference in Time to The estimated time degrees between Destination needed to reach your the bearing to your final destination destination and yo
3. page 49 Go to www OpenCaching com If necessary create an account Signin na A WwW N Follow the on screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your geocache list based on certain factors such as the level of difficulty 1 Select ZI gt Geocaching gt Quick Filter 2 Select items to filter 3 Select an option e To apply the filter to the geocache list select Search To save the filter select E Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and save custom filters for geocaches based on specific factors you select After you set up the filter you can apply it in the geocaches list 1 Select Za gt Setup gt Geocaching gt Filter Setup gt Create Filter 25 Geocaches 2 Select items to filter 3 Select an option e To apply the filter to the geocache list select Search To save the filter select E After it is saved the filter is automatically named You can access the custom filter from the geocaches list Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1 Select Za gt Setup gt Geocaching gt Filter Setup 2 Select a filter 3 Select an item to edit Navigating to a Geocache 1 Select ZI gt Geocaching Select Find a Geocache Select a geocache Select Go Navigate using the map page 17 or compass page 19 nA A WwW N Log
4. unlocking the screen 5 6 updating software 45 USB cable 60 connecting 49 disconnecting 51 V voice language 35 volume 7 Ww 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 A GARMIN ka CE 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Zhangshu 2 Road Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 221 Taiwan R O C www garmin com April 2011 190 01330 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan
5. Customizing Specific Pages 33 Creating a Custom Profile 34 System Settings een 34 Display SettingS c cece 35 Appearance Settings 20 36 Setting the Device Tones 37 Map Settings scenes 37 Camera Settings 38 Tracks SettingS cesses 38 Changing the Units of Measure 39 Time Settings eee 39 Position Format Settings 39 Heading Settings 40 ii Altimeter Settings 00 0 eee 40 Geocaching Settings 41 Routing Settings eee 42 Marine Map Settings 43 FMES Sana 44 Resetting Data essence 44 Device Information 45 Updating the Software 45 Viewing Device Information 45 SPeCHICAlONS dsccdionsoricend 45 About the Batteries 46 Caring for the Device 47 Data Management 48 Appendix cseceseeeeseeeeeees 52 Optional Accessories 006 52 Data Field OptionS 0 54 Troubleshooting 59 ING OX nirai 61 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information When using your device the first time you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features Install the batteries page 2 Camera lens 650 and 650t only Turn on the device page 4 Power key Register the
6. Highlight Color sets the color for selections in night mode e Landscape Controls places the controls on the left or right side of the screen when in landscape mode Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for messages keys turn warnings and alarms 1 Select A gt Setup gt Tones 2 Select a tone for each audible type Map Settings Select Za gt Setup gt Map e Orientation adjusts how the map is shown on the page o North Up shows north at the top of the page Track Up shows your current direction of travel toward the top of the page Automotive Mode shows an automotive perspective with the direction of travel at the top Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Guidance Text allows you to select when to show guidance text on the map Dashboard selects a dashboard to display on the map Each dashboard shows different information about your route or your location Advanced Map Setup sets the zoom levels the text size and the detail level of the map Auto Zoom automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map When Off is selected you must zoom in or out manually Zoom Levels selects the zoom level for map items o Text Size selects the text size for map items 37 Customizing Your Device 38 Detail selects the amount of detail shown on the map Showing more
7. Use the standard calculator Select H gt Scientific to use the scientific calculator functions Select El gt Degrees to calculate degrees 29 Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity such as a waypoint was saved and almanac information for the sun and moon and hunting and fishing 1 Select ZS 2 Select an option To view device activity for specific days select Calendar e To view the sunrise sunset moonrise and moonset information select Sun and Moon To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing select Hunt and Fish 3 Ifnecessary select El or Ed to view a different month 4 Select a day 30 Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device you can set the device to turn on at a specific time 1 Select A gt Alarm Clock 2 Select and to set the time 3 Select Turn Alarm On 4 Select an option The alarm sounds at the selected time If the device is off at the alarm time the device turns on and sounds the alarm Starting the Countdown Timer 1 Select A gt Alarm Clock gt E gt Timer 2 Select and to set the time 3 Select Start Timer Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Applications Opening the Stopwatch Turning Off GPS Select A gt Stopwatch Select Za gt Satellite gt H gt Use With GPS Off Satellite Page Simulating a Location The satellite page shows your current 1 Select A gt
8. and data fields see page 33 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Navigation Browsing the Map 1 Select Map 2 Select one or more options Drag the map to view different areas e Select and to zoom in and out of the map e Select a location on the map and select the information bar at the top of the screen to view information about the selected location represented by a pin 17 Navigation Navigating a Driving Route You can permanently damage your ears and lose hearing if you listen to the device earbuds or headphones at high volume Limit the amount of time you listen at high volume If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech stop listening and have your hearing checked Before you can use the map you must purchase and load City Navigator maps If you plan to use an auto mount accessory with the device you must also purchase and install the mount in your vehicle 1 Select an option e If you are using a mount with the device install the device in the mount Automotive profile is selected automatically e Ifyou are not using a mount with the device select A gt Profile Change gt Automotive Ifyou are not using a mount with the device connect headphones or an audio line out cable to the stereo headphone jack Use the map to navigate to the destination Listen to the voice prompts NOTE If nothing is connected to the headphone jack audio tones will re
9. detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly Shaded Relief shows detail relief on the map if available or turns off shading Vehicle allows you to select the position icon which represents your position on the map Map Information allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device To purchase additional maps see page 10 Map Speed adjusts the speed at which the map is drawn Camera Settings Select ZI gt Setup gt Camera Photo Resolution changes the resolution of the photos you will take Save Photos To allows you to select the storage location Camera Instructions displays brief directions on taking a photo with the camera Tracks Settings Select Za gt Setup gt Tracks Track Log turns track recording on or off Record Method selects a track recording method Auto records the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Interval selects a track log recording rate Recording points more frequently creates a more detailed track but fills the track log faster e Auto Archive selects an automatic archive method to organize your tracks Tracks are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting Color changes the color of the track line on the map Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance and speed elevation dep
10. drive letters to your Garmin drives See the help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters need replacement parts or accessories Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer want to buy an external GPS antenna Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Index Symbols 3D view 28 A AA batteries See batteries installing 4 selecting the type 4 35 accessories 52 60 fitness 52 53 acquiring satellite signals 4 59 active route 12 addresses 11 advanced map setup 37 adventures 15 alarms clock 30 marine 43 proximity 29 tones for 37 almanac hunting and fishing 30 sunrise and sunset 30 altimeter calibrating 21 plot type 41 settings 40 ANT accessories 52 53 application drawer 5 customizing 32 area calculation 29 automotive mode 37 auto mounts 18 52 auto zoom 37 B backlight 6 timeout 7 barometer 21 BaseCamp 48 batteries 35 45 54 See also lithium ion battery pack See also AA batteries about 46 gauge 59 information 2 46 long term storage 47 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Index maximizing life 46 buttons on screen 5 6 Cc calculator 29 calendar 30 calibrating altimeter 21 compass 19 camera 1 23 settings 38 caring for the device 47 long term storage 47 chirp 27 City Navigator maps 18 compass 19 calibrating 19 navigating 19 restore 44 settings 40 setup option
11. map compass and trip computer 1 Open the page for which you will restore the settings 2 Select H gt Restore Defaults Restoring All Default Settings You can reset all the setup values to the original settings Select ZA gt Setup gt Reset gt Reset All Settings gt Yes Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Device Information Updating the Software Before you can update the software you must connect the device to your computer page 49 1 Go to www garmin com products webupdater 2 Follow the on screen instructions NOTE Updating the software does not erase any of your data or settings Viewing Device Information You can view the unit ID software version and license agreement Select Za gt Setup gt About Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Device Information Specifications Water Fully gasketed high resistance impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 Battery type _ Lithium ion battery pack 010 11654 03 or three AA batteries alkaline NiMH or lithium Battery life Lithium ion battery pack up to 16 hours AA batteries up to 22 hours Battery From 32 F to 113 F charging from 0 to 45 C temperature range Operating From 4 F to 158 F temperature _ from 15 to 70 C range 45 Device Information Stereo 3 5mm headphone NOTE The device jack is not intended to be used to listen to music Ab
12. the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint Averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location Select Za gt Waypoint Averaging Select a waypoint Move to the location Select Start When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100 select Save For best results collect four to eight samples for the waypoint waiting at least 90 minutes between samples nae WN Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks e a Waypoint Select A gt Sight N Go 2 Point the device at an object or in the direction of a location 3 Select Lock Direction gt Project Waypoint 4 Select a unit of measure 5 Enter the distance to the object and select MA 6 Select Save Using Sight N Go You can point the device at an object in the distance lock in the direction and then navigate to the object 1 Select A gt Sight N Go 2 Point the device at an object 3 Select Lock Direction gt Set Course Waypoints Routes and Tracks Where To Menu You can use the Where To menu to find a destination to navigate to Not all Where To categories are available in all areas and maps Additional Maps You can use additional maps in the device such as BirdsEye satellite imagery BlueChart g2 and City Navigator detailed maps Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest such as
13. to Normal 3 Ifnecessary use a soft toothbrush page 38 to gently clean the vent holes on the Long Term Storage back of the device When you do not plan to use the 4 Thoroughly dry the device device for several months remove the batteries Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed Cleaning the Screen 1 Dampen a soft clean lint free cloth with water isopropyl alcohol or x r eyeglass lens cleaner Caring for the Device 2 Wipe the screen with the cloth NOTICE 3 Thoroughly dry the screen Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents which can damage plastic components Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual 47 Device Information Water Immersion NOTICE The device is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in meter of water for 30 minutes However prolonged submersion can cause damage to the device After submersion be certain to wipe dry and air dry the device before using or charging Extreme Temperatures NOTICE Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage 48 Data Management NOTE The device is not compatible with Windows 95 98 Me or NT It is also not compatible with Mac OS 10 3 and earlier File Types The device supports these file types e Files from BaseCamp or HomePort Go to www garmin com GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader JPEG photo fil
14. 5 About the Main Menu 5 Using the Touchscreen 5 Rotating the Screen eee 6 Turning On the Backlight 6 Adjusting the Volume T Profil s eccceceeeeeeeeeteetteeeees 7 Waypoints Routes and WACKS iiiaae 8 Waypoints E 8 Using Sight N Go eee 9 Where To Menu ecee 10 ROUTES 11 MACKS raei iisi 13 Adventures eseseseceseeeeeteeeeeees 15 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Table of Contents Navigation sssini 16 Navigating to a Destination 16 MAD cist anttetnten ERE 17 COMPASS siasi a 19 Elevation Plote ssion 21 Trip Computer ceccececeeee 22 Camera and Photos 23 Taking a Photo cece 23 Viewing Photos 23 Geocaches sssr 25 Downloading Geocaches 25 Filtering the Geocache List 25 Navigating to a Geocache 26 Logging the Attempt eee 26 GND arataa 27 Applications sse 28 Using the 3D View ssn 28 About Sharing Data 28 Setting a Proximity Alarm 29 Calculating the Size of an Area 29 Using the Calculator 0 29 l Table of Contents Viewing the Calendar and AIMANACS 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeteteeeteeeteees 30 Setting an Alarm seen 30 Opening the Stopwatch 31 Satellite Page ascen 31 Customizing Your Device 32 Customizing the Main Menu and the Application Drawer 32 Creating Shortcuts c oe
15. A GARMIN N l MONTANA 600 series owner s manual for use with models 600 650 650t 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Garmin Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Go to www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo BlueChart City Navigator and TracBack are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries ANT ANT BaseCamp chirp HomePort and Montana are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac is a registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc microSD is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Model 01102524 Table of Contents Getting Started cee 1 Device OVErVieW 1 ceeeeee 1 Battery Information eee 2 Turning the Device On or Off 4 Satellite Signals eee eee 4 Registering Your Device
16. Route Planner nA A U N Select a route Select Change Name Enter the new name Select PA Waypoints Routes and Tracks Editing a Route 1 Select ZI gt Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select Edit Route 4 Select a point 5 Select an option e 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 e To add an additional point on the route select Insert The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing To remove the point from the route select Remove 6 Select J to save the route Viewing a Route on the Map 1 Select ZI gt Route Planner 2 Selecta route 3 Select View Map Deleting a Route 1 Select ZS gt Route Planner 2 Selecta route 3 Select Delete Route Viewing the Active Route 1 While navigating a route select gt Active Route 2 Select a point in the route to view additional details Reversing a Route 1 Select A gt Route Planner 2 Selecta route 3 Select Reverse Route Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks Tracks To record tracks at a specified A track is a recording of your path distance select Distance The track log contains information To record tracks at a specified about points along the recorded path time select Time including time location and elevation 5 Select Interval ores point 6 Complete an act
17. Satellite gt H gt Use location GPS accuracy satellite With GPS Off locations and signal strength 2 Select E gt Set Location On Map Gnenging the Satellite View 3 Select a location Select ZN gt Satellite gt E 4 Select Use 2 Ifnecessary select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to be oriented with your current track toward the top of the screen 3 If necessary select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite in the view and to the signal strength bar of that satellite Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual 31 Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu and the Application Drawer e Select and drag any icon on the main menu or application drawer to a new location e Open the application drawer and drag an icon up to the main menu e To drag an icon to a new menu page select and drag the icon over the left or right arrows Select ZI gt Main Menu to edit the main menu and application drawer Creating Shortcuts 1 Select ZI gt Shortcuts gt Create Shortcut 2 Enter a name for the shortcut 3 Select the item you want to open with this shortcut Adding a Shortcut to the Menu Before you can add a shortcut to the main menu or application drawer you must create a shortcut 1 Select A gt Shortcuts 2 Select the shortcut 3 Select Add to Menu 4 Select Main Menu or Drawer Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Spec
18. Select Edit Name Enter the new name Select A nan A U N 34 Deleting a Profile l Select A gt Setup gt Profiles 2 Select a profile 3 Select Delete System Settings Select A gt Setup gt System GPS sets the GPS to Normal WAAS EGNOS Wide Area Augmentation System European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service or Demo Mode GPS off For information about WAAS go to www garmin com aboutGPS waas html Text Language sets the text language on the device NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data such as street names Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Voice Language sets the voice for the vocal prompts Interface sets the format of the serial interface o Garmin Spanner allows you to use the device USB port with most NMEA 0183 compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port o Garmin Serial Garmin proprietary format used to exchange waypoint route and track data with a computer o NMEA In Out provides standard NMEA 0183 output and input Text Out provides simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device o RTCM Radio Technical Commission 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 Ty
19. ass to navigate to your destination Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map or compass Select Where To Select a category Select a destination Select Go The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line RW N e 5 Navigate using the map page 17 or compass page 19 Starting a TracBack You can navigate back to the beginning ofa track This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or the trail head 1 Select gt Track Manager gt Current Track gt View Map 2 Select TracBack The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line 3 Navigate using the map page 17 or compass page 19 Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location You can save a man overboard MOB location and automatically start navigation back to it 1 Select A gt Man Overboard gt Start Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line 2 Navigate using the map page 17 or compass page 19 Stopping Navigation Select Where To gt Stop Navigation Map The position icon represents your location on the map As you travel the position icon moves When you are navigating to a destination your route is marked with a magenta line on the map For information about customizing the map settings see page 37 For information about customizing the map dashboard
20. away from tall buildings and trees Turn on the device Remain stationary for several minutes wn My device will not charge Ensure that the lithium ion battery pack is properly installed page 2 Ensure the temperature is between 32 F and 113 F from 0 to 45 C e Turn down the backlight page 6 My battery gauge does not seem accurate Leave the device on until the battery runs out Fully charge the battery without interrupting the charge cycle page 3 P The batteries do not last long To learn how to maximize the battery life see page 46 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual 59 Appendix Problem Solution How do know my device is in USB mass storage mode On the device an image of the device connected to a computer appears On your computer you should see a new removable disk drive in My Computer on Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac computers My device is connected to the computer but it will not go into mass storage mode You may have loaded a corrupted file Disconnect the device from your computer 2 Turn off the device 3 Hold while you connect the device to your computer 4 Continue holding for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage mode cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives If you have several network drives mapped on your computer Windows may have trouble assigning
21. cache List allows you to display the geocache list by names or codes 41 Customizing Your Device Found Geocaches allows you to edit the number of geocaches found This number automatically increases as you log a find page 26 e chirp Searching page 27 Program chirp programs the chirp accessory See the chirp Owner s Manual at www garmin com e Filter page 25 Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing The routing settings available vary based on the activity selected Select ZI gt Setup gt Routing Activity allows you to select an activity for routing 42 Route Transitions available only for some activities o Auto automatically routes you to the next point o Manual allows you to select the next point on the route Distance routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your current point Calculation Method available only for some activities selects a preference for calculating routes Lock On Road locks the position icon which represents your position on the map onto the nearest road Avoidance Setup available only for some activities allows you to select the road type you want to avoid Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Marine Map Settings Select Za gt Setup gt Marine Marine Chart Mode allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishi
22. destination The course line to your destination is based on your original starting point 20 As you drift from the intended course to the destination the course deviation indicator CDI provides the indication of drift right or left from the course The scale refers to the distance between dots on the course deviation indicator Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can navigate with the course pointer you must change the pointer setting to Course CDI page 40 1 Begin navigation to a destination page 16 2 Select Compass 3 Use the course pointer to navigate to the destination page 20 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Elevation Plot By default the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time To customize the elevation plot see page 40 Select A gt Elevation Plot Changing the Plot Type You can change the elevation plot to display pressure and elevation over time or distance 1 Select Za gt Elevation Plot gt H gt Change Plot Type 2 Select an option Viewing Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot Details about the point appear in the upper left corner of the plot Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Navigation Resetting the Elevation Plot Select A gt Elevation Plot gt E gt Reset gt Clear Current Track gt Yes Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barome
23. device page 5 microSD card slot under battery Acquire satellites page 4 door page 49 Auto mount power connector Stereo headphone jack page 18 Mini USB port under weather cap Battery cover D ring MCX port for external GPS antenna under weather cap Calibrate the compass page 19 Mark a waypoint page 8 Create a route page 11 Record a track page 13 So DOAN Dn FWY E EO E O 00 Navigate to a destination page 16 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual 1 Getting Started Battery Information This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat store the device out of direct sunlight The temperature rating for the device page 45 may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures NOTICE Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Therefore use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions The device operates on the included lithium ion battery pack or three AA batteries For tips on maximizing battery life and other battery information see page 46 Installing the Lithium ion el Pack Turn the D ring counter clockwise and pull up to remove the cover 2 Locate the battery that came in the product box
24. e device is on press 2 Use the volume slider bar to adjust the volume level Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started Profiles Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it For example your settings and views can be different when you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or units of measurement the changes are saved automatically as part of the profile Selecting a Profile 1 Select ZI gt Profile Change 2 Selecta profile Waypoints Routes and Tracks Waypoints Routes Finding a Waypoint and Tracks 1 Select Where To gt Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint Waypoints Editing a Waypoint Waypoints are locations you record and Before you can edit a waypoint you store in the device must create a waypoint lad gt i Creating a Waypoint 1 Select A Waypoint Manager You can save your current location as 2 Select a waypoint a waypoint 3 Select an item to edit 1 Select Mark Waypoint 4 Enter the new information 2 Select an option 5 Select PA To save the waypoint without Deleting a Waypoint changes select Save 1 Select fai gt Waypoint Manager To make changes to the 2 Select a waypoint waypoint select Edit make 3 Select gt Delete changes to the waypoint and select Save 8 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Increasing
25. er The calibrated current pressure Battery Level The remaining battery power 54 Descent Total The total elevation distance descended Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Data Field Description Data Field Description Distance to The distance to your Glide Ratio to The glide ratio Destination final destination Dest required to descend Distance to The remaining from your current Next distance to the next position and elevation waypoint on the route s ao Elevation The altitude of your PEVAO current location above GPS Signal The strength of the or below sea level Strength GPS signal Elevation The highest elevation Heading The direction you are Maximum reached moving Elevation The lowest elevation Heart Rate Your heart rate in Minimum reached heart rate beats per minute ETA at The estimated time ed bpm Destination of day you will reach q your final destination Location lat Displays the current ETAatNext The estimated time of lon ae a day you will reach the tee diess of the oe on the selected settings f Location Displays the current Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal selected position in the distance traveled to the change in vertical distance selected position format Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual 55 Appendix moving since last reset
26. es e GPX geocache files Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Installing a microSD Card Memory cards can be used for additional storage Also some maps are available preloaded on memory cards Go to http buy garmin com for more information 1 Turn the D ring counter clockwise and pull up to remove the cover 2 Remove the batteries or battery 3 Slide the card holder toward the top edge of the device and lift up as instructed in the battery compartment Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Device Information 4 Place the microSD card in the device with the gold contacts facing down 5 Close the card holder 6 Slide the card holder toward the bottom of the device to lock it 7 Replace the batteries page 2 8 Replace the battery cover and turn the D ring clockwise Connecting the Device to a Computer NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the mini USB port the weather cap and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer The lithium ion battery pack will charge while connected to the computer 49 Device Information 1 Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer 2 Pull up the weather cap from the mini USB port 3 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini USB port Your device and memory card optional appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers Transferr
27. ging the Attempt After you have attempted to find a geocache you can log your results 1 Select Za gt Geocaching gt Log Attempt 2 Select Found Did Not Find or Needs Repair 3 Select an option e To begin navigation to a geocache nearest you select Find Next Closest Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Geocaches To end the logging select Done Enable chirp Searching Toenfera comment about 1 Select Za gt Setup gt Geocaching looking for the cache or 2 Select chirp Searching gt On the cache itself select Edit Comment enter a comment Finding a Geocache with a hirp lect BA and select PA 1 Select ZI gt Geocaching gt Show e To rate the geocache select chirp Details Rate Geocache and select an evita tate 2 Begin navigating to a geocache page 26 chirp When you are within 32 9 feet 10 m of the geocache that A chirp is a small Garmin accessory R contains a chirp details about the that you can program and leave in a geocache Only the owner of the chirp chirp appear can program a chirp but anyone can 3 Ifavailable select Go to navigate find a chirp in a geocache For more to the next stage of the geocache information about programming a chirp see the chirp Owner s Manual at www garmin com Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual 27 Applications Applications Using the 3D View 1 Select A gt 3D View 2 Select an option 28 To inc
28. he track mn A WwW N Select the information bar on the top of the screen 6 Select Hal 7 Select OK Changing the Track Color 1 Select ZI gt Track Manager 2 Selecta track 3 Select Set Color 4 Select a color Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space 1 Select ZI gt Track Manager 2 Select a saved track 3 Select Archive Clearing the Current Track Select ZA gt Setup gt Reset gt Clear Current Track gt Yes Deleting a Track 1 Select ZI gt Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select Delete gt Yes Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks Adventures Group related items together as an adventure For example you can create an adventure for your latest hiking trip The adventure could contain the track log of the trip photos of the trip and geocaches you hunted You can use BaseCamp to create and manage your adventures Creating an Adventure 1 Select ZI gt Setup gt Adventures gt Create Adventure Select Add Item Select an item Select Use 5 Repeat steps 2 4 A U N Reviewing and Editing an Adventure 1 Select A gt Adventures 2 Select an adventure 3 Ifnecessary select RA Navigation Navigation You can navigate a route a track to a waypoint to a geocache to a photo or to any saved location in the device You can use the map or the comp
29. ific Pages Data fields display information about your location or other specified data Dashboards are a custom grouping of data that can be helpful to a specific or general task such as geocaching You can customize the data fields and dashboards of the map compass and trip computer Enabling the Map Data Fields 1 Select Map gt H gt Setup Map gt Dashboard 2 Select Small Data Fields or Large Data Field Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Changing the Data Fields Before you can change the map data fields you must enable them page 33 1 Open the page for which you will change the data fields 2 Select a data field to customize 3 Select a data field type For data field descriptions see page 54 Customizing Dashboards 1 Open the page for which you want to customize the dashboard 2 Select an option e From the map select H gt Setup Map gt Dashboard e From the compass or trip computer select E gt Change Dashboard 3 Select a dashboard 33 Customizing Your Device Creating a Custom Profile You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip 1 Customize the settings as necessary pages 32 44 2 Customize the data fields as necessary page 33 3 Select ZN gt Setup gt Profiles 4 Select Create New Profile gt OK Editing a Profile Name 1 Select ZI gt Setup gt Profiles Select a profile
30. ing Files to Your Computer Before you can transfer files you must connect the device to your computer page 49 1 Browse your computer for the file Select the file Select Edit gt Copy Open the Garmin or memory card drive volume 5 Select Edit gt Paste A WwW N Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file do not delete it Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted Be especially cautious of folders entitled Garmin Before you can delete files you must connect the device to your computer page 49 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume 2 Ifnecessary open a folder or volume 3 Select the files 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Device Information Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action For Windows computers click the eject icon amp in your system tray e For Mac computers drag the volume icon to the Trash 2 Disconnect the device from your computer 51 Appendix Appendix Optional Accessories Optional accessories such as mounts maps fitness accessories and replacement parts are available at http buy garmin com or from your Garmin dealer Optional Mounts The AMPS Rugged Mount provides a mount and cable that provides power serial data NMEA compliant and audio The auto mounts ki
31. ion Recording Track Logs Select an option to record tracks 1 Select ZI gt Setup gt Tracks gt more or less often Track Log NOTE Using the Most Often 2 Select Record Do Not Show or interval provides the most track Record Show On Map detail but fills up the device If you select Record Show On memory quicker Map a line on the map indicates e Enter a time or distance and your track select PA 3 Select Record Method As you move with the device turned 4 Select an option on a track log is created e To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your tracks select Auto Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual 13 Waypoints Routes and Tracks Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track 1 Select A gt Track Manager gt Current Track 2 Select what you want to save Select Save Track Select Save Portion and select a portion Viewing Track Information 1 Select ZI gt Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select View Map The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags 4 Select the information bar on the top of the screen Information about the track is listed Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track 1 Select A gt Track Manager 2 Selecta track 3 Select Elevation Plot Saving a Location on a Track 1 Select ZI gt Track Manager Select a track Select View Map Select a location on t
32. k Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results 1 Turn the D ring counter clockwise and pull up to remove the cover 2 Insert three AA batteries observing polarity 3 Replace the battery cover and turn the D ring clockwise 4 Hold page 1 5 Select A gt Setup gt System gt AA Battery Type 6 Select Alkaline Lithium or Rechargeable NiMH Turning the Device On or Off Hold amp page 1 Satellite Signals After the device is turned on it begins acquiring satellite signals The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals When the Hill bars turn green your device has acquired satellite signals The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position To adjust the time settings see page 39 For more information about GPS go to www garmin com aboutGPS Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Registering Your Device e Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place About the Main Menu Qy i Lar a B8 45 Tuesday March 15 Status bar Current time and date Application icons Application drawer containing more application icons Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started Using the Touchscreen Select ZA to open the application drawer Select Ed to close the page and return to the previous page Select a to return to the previ
33. ng chart o Nautical displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts Fishing requires marine maps displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing Appearance allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the map Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device e Marine Alarm Setup Anchor Drag Alarm alarm sounds when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored Off Course Alarm alarm sounds when you are off course by a specified distance Deep Water Shallow Water alarm sounds when you enter water of a specific depth Setting up Marine Alarms 1 Select A gt Setup gt Marine gt Marine Alarm Setup 2 Select an alarm type 3 Select On 4 Enter a distance 5 Select MA 43 Customizing Your Device Fitness For more information on optional fitness accessories see page 52 Resetting Data You can reset trip data delete all waypoints clear the current track or restore default values 1 Select ZI gt Setup gt Reset 2 Select an item to reset Restoring Specific Settings to Defaults 1 Select A gt Setup 2 Select an item to reset 3 Select H gt Restore Defaults 44 Restoring Specific Page Settings You can restore the settings for the
34. ous page Select BA to save changes and close the page Select Zand KA to scroll Select H to open a menu Select E to search by name Locking the Screen Lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches 1 Press 2 Select F Getting Started Unlocking the Screen 1 Press 2 Select FI Rotating the Screen To lock the screen orientation see page 36 Rotate your device to view in horizontal landscape or vertical portrait mode rae Turning On the Backlight The backlight will turn off after a period of inactivity To change the backlight timeout see page 7 Touch the screen Alerts and messages also activate the backlight Adjusting the Backlight Brightness NOTE The backlight brightness may be limited when the remaining capacity in the batteries is low Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life You can adjust the backlight brightness to maximize battery power 1 While the device is on press 2 Use the backlight slider bar to adjust the brightness level Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual The device may feel warm when the backlight setting is high Adjusting the Backlight Timeout You can decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery power Select Za gt Setup gt Display gt Backlight Timeout Adjusting the Volume When you are using headphones or an auto mount you can adjust the volume 1 While th
35. out the Batteries This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat store the device out of direct sunlight The temperature rating for the device page 45 may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries 46 Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries NOTICE Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Therefore use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions If you store a fully charged device in a location above 131 F 55 C the battery will automatically discharge to prolong the lifetime of the battery Maximizing Battery Life You can do various things to increase the battery life Exit the camera application when you are not taking photos Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Device Information e Leave the backlight off when not Never use a hard or sharp object to needed operate the touchscreen or damage e Lower the backlight brightness may result page 6 ba Cleaning the Device Decrease the backlight timeout 1 Dampen a clean cloth with a mild page 7 detergent solution Enable battery save mode 2 Wipe the device with the damp page 36 cloth Set the Map Speed
36. pe allows you to select the type of AA battery you are using page 4 This setting is disabled when the lithium ion battery pack is installed Display Settings Select Za gt Setup gt Display Backlight Timeout adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off NOTE To adjust the backlight brightness see page 6 35 Customizing Your Device e Orientation Lock locks the screen orientation in portrait or landscape mode or allows the screen to change orientation automatically based on the device orientation Screen Capture allows you to take screen captures on the device e Battery Save saves battery power and prolongs the battery life e Calibrate Screen page 36 Calibrating the Touchscreen The screen does not normally require calibration However if the screen does not seem to be responding properly calibrate the touchscreen 1 Select ZI gt Setup gt Display gt Calibrate Screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions 36 Appearance Settings Select ZI gt Setup gt Appearance e 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 Day Background sets the background image used in day mode e Night Background sets the background image used in night mode e Day Highlight Color sets the color for selections in day mode e Night
37. place the voice prompts Follow the turns in the text bar along the top of the map Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Compass The device has a 3 axis compass You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your destination NOTE When the device is in an auto mount the compass displays GPS heading not magnetic heading Calibrating the Compass NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors To improve heading accuracy do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields such as cars buildings or overhead power lines You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances experiencing temperature changes or changing the batteries Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Navigation 1 Select Compass gt E gt Calibrate Compass gt Start 2 Follow the on screen instructions Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination the A bearing pointer points to your destination regardless of the direction you are moving 1 Begin navigation to a destination page 16 2 Select Compass 3 Turn until A points toward the top of the compass and continue moving in that direction to the destination 19 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 The course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the
38. r relationship to a course line leading to a destination Compass switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time Auto or turns the compass off Calibrate Compass page 19 Altimeter Settings Select Za gt Setup gt Altimeter Auto Calibration allows the altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn the device on Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Barometer Mode o Variable Elevation allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you are moving Fixed Elevation assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation Therefore the barometric pressure should only change due to weather e Pressure Trending o Save When Power On records pressure data only when the device is turned on This can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts Save Always records pressure data every 15 minutes even when the device is turned off Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device e Plot Type o Elevation Time records elevation changes over a period of time Elevation Distance records elevation changes over a distance Barometric Pressure records barometric pressure over a period of time Ambient Pressure records ambient pressure changes over a period of time e Calibrate Altimeter page 21 Geocaching Settings Select A gt Setup gt Geocaching Geo
39. rease the angle of elevation select To decrease the angle of elevation select To pan the 3D map forward select F To pan the 3D map backward select 4 To rotate the view to the left select AP To rotate the view to the right select WA About Sharing Data Your device can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device You can share waypoints geocaches routes and tracks Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly you must be within 10 feet 3 m of a compatible Garmin device 1 Select ZI gt Share Wirelessly 2 Select Send or Receive 3 Follow the on screen instructions Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range of a particular location 1 Select Za gt Proximity Alarms Select Create Alarm Select a category Select a location Select Use Enter a radius Select MA When you enter a proximity alarm area the device will sound a tone NYDN fF WW PLP Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Applications Calculating the Size of an Area 1 Select A gt Area Calculation gt Start 2 Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate 3 Select Calculate when finished Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a scientific calculator 1 Select ZI gt Calculator 2 Complete an action e
40. restaurants or marine services For more information go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on your device you can search for cities geographic points and various points of interest POIs such as restaurants hotels and auto services Select Where To Select a category Select E Enter the name or part of the name 5 Select PA Finding a Location Near Another Location 1 Select Where To gt gt Search Near ee Go Bo 2 Select an option 3 Ifnecessary select a location Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses 1 Select Where To gt Addresses 2 Enter the country or state if necessary 3 Enter the city or postal code NOTE Not all map data provides postal code searching 4 Select the city 5 Enter the house number 6 Enter the street Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks Creating a Route l Select A gt Route Planner gt Create Route gt Select First Point 2 Select a category 3 Select the first point in the route 4 5 Repeat steps 2 4 until the route is Select Use gt Select Next Point complete 6 Select EA to save the route Editing the Name of a Route 1 Select ZI gt
41. s 40 connecting to another device 28 USB cable 49 wireless 61 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 21 ofa track 14 F finding addresses 11 near your location 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 SH 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 locking the screen 5 M main menu 5 customizing 32 man overboard 16 map 17 datum 40 detail 38 information 38 restore 44 setup 38 viewing routes 12 maps optional 52 marine settings 43 measuring area 29 microSD card slot 1 mini USB port 1 MOB 16 moon phase 30 mounts optional 52 N navigating 16 driving routes 18 to a geocache 26 to a pho
42. th temperature and pressure 1 Select ZI gt Setup gt Units 2 Select a measurement type 3 Select a unit of measure for the setting Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select ZI gt Setup gt Time Time Format allows you to select a 12 hour or a 24 hour display time e Time Zone allows you to select the time zone for the device You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on your GPS position Position Format Settings NOTE Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Select ZN gt Setup gt Position Format 39 Customizing Your Device e Position Format sets the position format in which a given location reading appears e Map Datum sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured e Map Spheroid shows the coordinate system the device is using The default coordinate system is WGS 84 Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings Select ZI gt Setup gt Heading e Display sets the type of directional heading on the compass e North Reference sets the north reference of the compass 40 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 you
43. the ANT accessory After you pair the first time your Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT accessory each time it is activated This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly When paired your Garmin device receives data from only your accessory and you can go near other accessories 53 Appendix Data Field Options Data Field Description Accuracy of The margin of GPS error for your exact location For example your GPS location is accurate to within 3 65 m 12 feet Data Field Description Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination Cadence Revolutions of the cadence crank arm or strides accessory per minute required Course The direction from your starting location to a destination Depth The depth of the water Requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 depth capable device to acquire data page 52 Descent The average vertical Average distance of descent Descent The maximum Maximum descent rate in feet or meters per minute Ambient The uncalibrated Pressure environmental pressure Ascent The average vertical Average distance of ascent Ascent The maximum ascent Maximum rate in feet or meters per minute Ascent Total The total elevation distance ascended Baromet
44. to 24 to geocaches 26 to waypoints 8 with bearing pointer 19 with course pointer 20 north up 37 0 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 12 guidance method 42 navigating 12 settings 42 S satellite signals 4 31 54 55 59 63 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 device 48 sunrise and sunset times 30 56 system settings 34 T text 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
45. tric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure 1 Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known 2 Select ZI gt Elevation Plot gt H gt Calibrate Altimeter 3 Follow the on screen instructions 21 Navigation Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed average speed maximum speed trip odometer and other helpful statistics To customize the trip computer see page 33 Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information reset the trip information before beginning a trip Select ZI gt Trip Computer gt E gt Reset Trip Data gt Yes All of the trip computer values are set to zero 22 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Camera and Photos You can take photos with the Montana 650 and 650t When you take a photo the geographic location is automatically saved in the photo information You can navigate to the location like a waypoint athe a Photo Select ZI gt Camera 2 Turn the device horizontally or vertically to change the orientation of the photo 3 Ifnecessary select or to zoom in or out 4 Hold E to focus 5 Release 8 to take a photo Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Camera and Photos Setting the Camera for Low Light Select ZI gt Camera gt H gt Low Light Mode Viewing Photos You can view photos you have taken with the camera page 23 and photos you have transferred to the de
46. ts contain a vehicle power cable and either a suction cup mount or a friction mount When used with City Navigator maps voice prompts are sounded through the speakers on the mount The auto mounts are not waterproof Optional Maps You can purchase additional maps such as BirdsEye satellite imagery Garmin custom maps Inland lakes Topo BlueChart g2 and City Navigator maps Optional Fitness Accessories Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device you must install the accessory according to the instructions included with the accessory You can use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor or a cadence sensor with your device These accessories use ANT wireless technology to send data to the device Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Using Optional Fitness Accessories l Bring the device within range 3 m of the ANT accessory Select ZA gt Setup gt Fitness Select Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor Select Search for New Customize your data fields to view the heart rate or cadence data page 33 Tips for Pairing ANT Accessories with Your Garmin Device Verify that the ANT accessory is compatible with your Garmin device Before you pair the ANT accessory with your Garmin device move 10 m 32 9 feet away from other ANT accessories Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m 10 feet of
47. ur Time to Next The estimated time current course L needed to reach the means turn left R next waypoint on the means turn right route Velocity Made The speed at which To Course The direction in which Good you are closing on a you must move to destination along a return to the route route Trip Odometer A running tally of the Vert Speed to The measurement distance traveled Dest of your rate of since the last reset ascent or descent Trip Time Arunning tally of time to a predetermined i altitude Moving since the last reset Veias y raii 3 ertical Speed Your rate of altitude Trip Time The time spent not gain or loss over time Stopped moving since the last reset Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Data Field Description Waypoint at The last point on Dest a route to your destination Waypoint at The next point on Next your route 58 Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution The screen does not respond How do reset the device 1 Remove the batteries 2 Reinstall the batteries NOTE This does not erase any of your data or settings want to reset all the customized settings back to the factory defaults Select fai gt Setup gt Reset gt Reset All Settings My device does not acquire satellite signals Take your device out of buildings and parking garages and
48. vice page 50 1 Select ZI gt Photo Viewer 2 Select EN and RA to view all the photos 3 Select a photo to see a larger view of it Viewing a Slideshow 1 Select Za gt Photo Viewer 2 Select a photo 3 Select H gt View Slideshow 23 Camera and Photos Sorting Photos 1 Select A gt Photo Viewer gt E gt Sort Photos 2 Select Most Recently Near a Location or On a Specific Date Viewing the Location of a Photo 1 Select ZI gt Photo Viewer 2 Select a photo 3 Select H gt View Map Setting a Photo as Wallpaper 1 Select Za gt Photo Viewer 2 Select a photo 3 Select H gt Set as Wallpaper Deleting a Photo Select ZI gt Photo Viewer 2 Select a photo 3 Select H gt Delete Photo gt Yes oa to a Photo Select A gt Photo Viewer 2 Select a photo 3 Select H gt View Information gt Go 4 Navigate using the map page 17 or compass page 19 Uploading and Downloading Photos from Garmin Connect 1 Connect your device to a computer page 49 Go to http my garmin com Ifnecessary create an account Sign in Follow the on screen directions to upload or download photos nan A U N Montana 600 Series Owner s Manual Geocaches A geocache is like a hidden treasure Geocaching is when you hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache Downloading Geocaches 1 Connect your device to a computer
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