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    montana™ 600 series owner's manual for use with models 600, 650, 650t
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    content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current ™, and Montana™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Windows®
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    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 'N Go 9 Where To? Menu 10 Routes 11 Tracks 13 Adventures 15 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents
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    Information 45 Specifications 45 About the Batteries 46 Caring for the Device 47 Data Management 48 Appendix 52 Optional Accessories 52 Data Field Options 54 Troubleshooting 59 Index 61 ii Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    Device Overview  warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover D-ring ➑ MCX port for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 1
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    cover. 2. Locate the battery ➊ that came in the product box. ➊ 3. Align the metal contacts on the battery with the metal contacts in the battery compartment. 2 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    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 key. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 3
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    satellite signals. When the 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. 4 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. About the Main Menu ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➊ Status bar ➋ Current time and date ➌ Application icons ➍ Application drawer containing more application icons Getting Started Using the Touchscreen . Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 5
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    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. 6 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    such as data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of the profile. Selecting a Profile 1. Select > Profile Change. 2. Select a profile. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 7
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    a waypoint. 1. Select > Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an item to edit. 4. Enter the new information. 5. Select . Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select > Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select > Delete. 8 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    distance, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Select > Sight 'N Go. 2. Point the device at an object. 3. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 9
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    and auto services. 1. Select Where To?. 2. Select a category. 3. Select . 4. Enter the name or part of the name. 5. Select . Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Select Where To? > > Search Near. 2. Select an option. 3. If necessary, select a location. 10 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    is complete. 6. Select to save the route. Editing the Name of a Route 1. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Change Name. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select . Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 11
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    Edit Route. 4. Select a point. 5. 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 1. Select > Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. 12 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    , but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select . As you move with the device turned on, a track log is created. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 13
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    bar on the top of the screen. 6. Select . 7. Select OK. Changing the Track Color 1. Select > Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select Set Color. 4. Select a color. 14 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select Delete > Yes. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Adventures Group related items together as . 3. Select an item. 4. Select Use. 5. Repeat steps 2-4. Reviewing and Editing an Adventure 1. Select > Adventures. 2. Select an adventure.
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    Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and automatically start navigation back to it. 1. Select > Man Overboard > Start. 16 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    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). Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 17
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    to the headphone jack, audio tones will replace the voice prompts. 5. Follow the turns in the text bar along the top of the map. 18 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    the device is in an auto mount, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the Compass > Start. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to the destination. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 19
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    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). 20 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    You can manually calibrate the barometric 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 > Elevation Plot > > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Montana 600
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    , reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Select > Trip Computer > > Reset Trip Data > Yes. All of the trip computer values are set to zero. 22 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    Camera and Photos You can take photos with the Montana 650 and 650t. When you take a photo, the geographic location is automatically saved to see a larger view of it. Viewing a Slideshow 1. Select > Photo Viewer. 2. Select a photo. 3. Select > View Slideshow. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 23
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    (page 19). Uploading and Downloading Photos from Garmin Connect 1. Connect your device to a computer (page 49). 2. Go to http://my.garmin.com. 3. If necessary, create an account. 4. Sign in. 5. Follow the on-screen directions to upload or download photos. 24 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Downloading Geocaches 1. Connect your device to a computer (page 49). 2. Go to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. If necessary, create an account. 4. Sign in. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions > Create Filter. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 25
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    > Log Attempt. 2. Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair. 3. Select an option: • To begin navigation to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. 26 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    chirp in a geocache. For more information about programming a chirp, see the chirp Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com. Geocaches Enable chirp Searching 1. Select > Setup > Geocaching. 2. Select chirp™ Searching Go! to navigate to the next stage of the geocache. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 27
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    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 > Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    and a scientific calculator. 1. Select > Calculator. 2. Complete an action: • Use the standard calculator. • Select > Scientific to use the scientific calculator functions. • Select > Degrees to calculate degrees. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 29
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    device turns on and sounds the alarm. Starting the Countdown Timer 1. Select > Alarm Clock > > Timer. 2. Select + and - to set the time. 3. Select Start Timer. 30 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    and to the signal strength bar of that satellite. Turning Off GPS Select > Satellite > With GPS Off. Applications > Use Simulating a Location 1. Select > Satellite > > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select > Set Location On Map. 3. Select a location. 4. Select Use. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 31
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    the main menu or application drawer, you must create a shortcut. 1. Select > Shortcuts. 2. Select the shortcut. 3. Select Add to Menu. 4. Select Main Menu or Drawer. 32 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    to customize the dashboard. 2. Select an option: • From the map, select > Setup Map > Dashboard. • From the compass or trip computer, select > Change Dashboard. 3. Select a dashboard. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 33
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    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. 34 Montana
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    mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, and track ◦◦ RTCM-Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services allows the device to accept Differential Global page 6. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 35
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    does not seem to be responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Select > Setup > Display > Calibrate Screen. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Appearance Settings Select > Setup > Appearance. • Mode right side of the screen when in landscape mode. 36 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    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. ◦◦ Text Size-selects the text size for map items
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    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 > Setup > Tracks rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks. 38 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    . • 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
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    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 the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn the device on. 40 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    a period of time. • Calibrate Altimeter-page 21. Geocaching Settings Select > Setup > Geocaching. • Geocache List-allows you to display the geocache list by names or codes. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 41
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    chirp™ Searching-page 27. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com. • Filter-page 25. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for the type of you to select the road type you want to avoid. 42 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    you enter water of a specific depth. Setting up Marine Alarms 1. Select > Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2. Select an alarm type. 3. Select On. 4. Enter a distance. 5. Select . Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 43
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    > Restore Defaults. Restoring All Default Settings You can reset all the setup values to the original settings. Select > Setup > Reset > Reset All Settings > Yes. 44 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    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 °F (from 0 to 45°C) From -4°F to 158°F (from -15 to 70°C) Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 45
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    battery. Maximizing Battery Life You can do various things to increase the battery life. • Exit the camera application when you are not taking photos. 46 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    clean the vent holes on the back of the device. 4. Thoroughly dry the device. Cleaning the Screen 1. Dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 2. Wipe the screen with the cloth. 3. Thoroughly dry the screen. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 47
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    or NT. It is also not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. File Types The device supports these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader • JPEG photo files • GPX geocache files 48 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    are available preloaded on memory cards. Go to http://buy.garmin.com for more information. 1. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise ➊ toward the top edge of the device and lift up, as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊ ➋ Device Information 4. Place the microSD Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 49
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    files, you must connect the device to your computer (page 49). 1. Browse your computer for the file. 2. Select the file. 3. Select Edit > Copy. 4. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Select Edit > Paste. 50 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    you can delete files, you must connect the device to your computer (page 49). 1. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume. 2. If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3. Select the files. 4. the volume icon to the Trash . 2. Disconnect the device from your computer. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 51
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    are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer. Optional Mounts The AMPS additional maps, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, Garmin custom maps, Inland lakes, Topo, BlueChart® g2 you must install the accessory according to the instructions included with the accessory. You can use
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    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. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 53
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    Total Barometer Description The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/3.65 m (12 feet). The uncalibrated environmental pressure. per minute. Descent - Total The total elevation distance descended. 54 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    change in vertical distance. Appendix Data Field Glide Ratio to Dest. GPS Signal Strength Heading **Heart Rate (heart rate monitor required) Location ( position and elevation to the destination elevation. The strength of the GPS signal. The direction you are moving. Your heart rate in beats
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    . Always rely on posted road signs for actual speed limits. Sunrise The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Temperature - The temperature of Water the water. Requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 temperature-capable device to
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    to The measurement Dest. of your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude gain or loss over time. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 57
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    Appendix Data Field Waypoint at Dest. Waypoint at Next Description The last point on a route to your destination. The next point on your route. 58 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    Troubleshooting Appendix Problem Solution The screen does not 1. Remove the batteries. respond. How do I 2. Reinstall the batteries. reset the device? Note 3). The batteries do not To learn how to maximize the battery life, see page 46. last long. Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual 59
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    Problem , Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. See the garmin.com, or contact your Garmin parts or accessories. dealer. I want to buy an Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin external GPS antenna. dealer. 60 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    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 C calculator 29 calendar 30 calibrating altimeter 21 compass 19 camera 1, 23 settings 38
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    10 fishing times 30 fitness options 52, 53 G geocaches 25, 41 downloading 25 filter list 25 logging attempt 26 navigating to 26 settings 41 GPS signals 4, 31, 34, 54, 55, 59 turning off 31 H heading settings 40 headphone jack 1, 18 HomePort 48 hunting times 30 L language 34, 35 voice
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    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
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    system settings 34 turning off GPS 31 saving tracks 14 screen 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 to 16 projecting 9 Where To? 10 Z zoom 37 Montana 600 Series Owner's Manual
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    East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) www.garmin.com April 2011 190-01330-00 Rev. A Printed
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montana
™
600 series
owner’s manual
for use with models 600, 650, 650t