Garmin Montana 610, Montana 610t Camo, Montana 680, Montana 680t Owners Manual

Montana® 610/680

Owner’s Manual

September 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01940-00_0A

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Introduction.....................................................................1

Device Overview......................................................................... 1

Battery Information..................................................................... 1

Getting Started............................................................... 1

Installing the Battery Pack.......................................................... 1

Charging the Battery Pack.......................................................... 1

Installing AA Batteries.................................................................1

Turning On the Device................................................................ 2

Main Menu............................................................................. 2

Using the Touchscreen.......................................................... 2

Locking the Touchscreen....................................................... 2

Unlocking the Touchscreen................................................... 2

Registering Your Device............................................................. 2

Adjusting the Backlight Brightness............................................. 2

Acquiring Satellites Signals and Recording a Track................... 2

Waypoints....................................................................... 2

Creating a Waypoint................................................................... 2

Marking a Waypoint Using the Map............................................ 2

Finding a Waypoint..................................................................... 2

Editing a Waypoint...................................................................... 3

Deleting a Waypoint....................................................................3

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location........................ 3

Projecting a Waypoint................................................................. 3

Tracks.............................................................................. 3

Recording a Track Log............................................................... 3

Changing the Current Track Color.............................................. 3

Saving the Current Track............................................................ 3

Selecting an Output Format for Saved Tracks........................... 3

Navigating Using TracBack®...................................................... 3

Clearing the Current Track......................................................... 3

Viewing Track Information.......................................................... 3

Saving a Location on a Track..................................................... 3

Showing Saved Tracks on the Map............................................ 3

Archived Tracks.......................................................................... 4

Archiving Tracks Automatically.............................................. 4

Archiving Tracks Manually..................................................... 4

Deleting a Track..........................................................................4

Navigation....................................................................... 4

Where To? Menu........................................................................ 4

Navigating to a Destination......................................................... 4

Finding a Location by Name....................................................... 4

Finding a Location Near Another Location................................. 4

Finding an Address..................................................................... 4

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location

Stopping Navigation....................................................................4

Navigating with Sight 'N Go........................................................ 4

Navigating with the Map............................................................. 4

Navigating with the Compass..................................................... 5

Elevation Plot.............................................................................. 5

Trip Computer............................................................................. 5

Routes........................................................................................ 6

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Navigating a Driving Route.................................................... 4

Optional Maps........................................................................ 5

BirdsEye Imagery...................................................................5

3D Map View..........................................................................5

Calibrating the Compass........................................................5

Course Pointer....................................................................... 5

Navigating to a Point on the Plot........................................... 5

Changing the Plot Type......................................................... 5

Resetting the Elevation Plot................................................... 5

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter...................................... 5

Resetting the Trip Computer.................................................. 6

Creating a Route

Editing the Name of a Route.................................................. 6

Editing a Route...................................................................... 6

Viewing a Route on the Map.................................................. 6

Deleting a Route.................................................................... 6

Viewing the Active Route....................................................... 6

Reversing a Route................................................................. 6

Garmin Adventures..................................................................... 6

Creating an Adventure........................................................... 6

Starting an Adventure............................................................ 6

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Camera and Photos........................................................ 6

Taking a Photo............................................................................6

Adjusting the Camera Lighting Mode......................................... 6

Viewing Photos........................................................................... 7

Viewing a Slideshow.............................................................. 7

Sorting Photos....................................................................... 7

Viewing the Location of a Photo............................................ 7

Navigating to a Photo.............................................................7

Setting a Photo as Wallpaper................................................ 7

Deleting a Photo.................................................................... 7

Geocaches...................................................................... 7

Downloading Geocaches............................................................ 7

Filtering the Geocache List......................................................... 7

Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter................................. 7

Editing a Custom Geocache Filter......................................... 7

Navigating to a Geocache.......................................................... 7

Logging the Attempt....................................................................7

chirp™........................................................................................ 7

Enabling chirp Searching....................................................... 7

Finding a Geocache with a chirp............................................7

Applications.................................................................... 8

Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly..................................... 8

Setting a Proximity Alarm........................................................... 8

Calculating the Size of an Area.................................................. 8

Using the Calculator................................................................... 8

Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs.......................................... 8

Setting an Alarm......................................................................... 8

Starting the Countdown Timer.................................................... 8

Opening the Stopwatch.............................................................. 8

Satellite Page..............................................................................8

Changing the Satellite View................................................... 8

Turning Off GPS.................................................................... 8

Simulating a Location.............................................................8

ANT+ Sensors................................................................. 8

Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors....................................................... 8

Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin

Device.................................................................................... 8

tempe.......................................................................................... 9

Displaying tempe Data................................................................9

Displaying Heart Rate Data........................................................ 9

Customizing the Device................................................. 9

Activity Profiles........................................................................... 9

Selecting a Profile.................................................................. 9

Creating a Custom Profile...................................................... 9

Editing a Profile Name........................................................... 9

Deleting a Profile....................................................................9

Customizing the Main Menu....................................................... 9

Creating a Shortcut..................................................................... 9

Adding a Shortcut to the Main Menu.......................................... 9

Custom Data Fields and Dashboards......................................... 9

Enabling the Map Data Fields................................................ 9

Customizing the Data Fields.................................................. 9

Customizing Dashboards....................................................... 9

Changing the Units of Measure................................................ 10

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Locking the Screen Orientation................................................ 10

Adjusting the Backlight Timeout............................................... 10

Turning On Battery Save Mode................................................ 10

Adjusting the Volume................................................................ 10

System Settings........................................................................ 10

GPS and GLONASS............................................................ 10

Serial Interface Settings....................................................... 10

Customizing the Power Key......................................................10

Display Settings........................................................................ 10

Appearance Settings................................................................ 10

Map Settings............................................................................. 10

Advanced Map Settings....................................................... 11

Camera Settings....................................................................... 11

Tracks Settings......................................................................... 11

Time Settings............................................................................ 11

Position Format Settings...........................................................11

Heading Settings...................................................................... 11

Altimeter Settings......................................................................11

Geocaching Settings.................................................................11

Routing Settings....................................................................... 11

Fitness Settings........................................................................ 12

Setting Your Fitness User Profile......................................... 12

About Lifetime Athletes................................................... 12

About Heart Rate Zones...................................................... 12

Fitness Goals.................................................................. 12

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones....................................... 12

Running or Cycling with Your Device...................................12

Marine Settings......................................................................... 12

Setting Up Marine Alarms.................................................... 12

Setting the Device Tones..........................................................13

Resetting Data.......................................................................... 13

Restoring Default Values for Specific Settings.................... 13

Restoring Default Values for Specific Page Settings........... 13

Restoring All Default Settings.............................................. 13

Device Maintenance..................................................... 13

Support and Updates................................................................ 13

Updating the Software.............................................................. 13

Device Care.............................................................................. 13

Cleaning the Device............................................................. 13

Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 13

Water Immersion..................................................................13

Data Management.................................................................... 13

File Types............................................................................ 13

Installing a Memory Card..................................................... 13

Connecting the Device to Your Computer........................... 13

Transferring Files to Your Device........................................ 14

Sending Files to BaseCamp................................................ 14

Deleting Files....................................................................... 14

Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................14

Resetting the Device.................................................................14

Removing the Battery Pack...................................................... 14

Device Information....................................................... 14

Specifications............................................................................14

About the Batteries................................................................... 14

Viewing Device Information...................................................... 14

Getting More Information.......................................................... 14

Troubleshooting........................................................... 15

How do I know my device is in USB mass storage mode?...... 15

I need to reset all settings back to factory default values......... 15

I need replacement parts or accessories.................................. 15

I need to buy an external GPS antenna................................... 15

My battery does not stay charged for very long........................ 15

My device does not appear as either a portable device or a

removable drive or volume on my computer.............................15

My device is not acquiring satellite signals............................... 15

My device does not charge My device does not go into mass storage mode

automatically............................................................................. 15

My screen does not respond.................................................... 15

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Appendix....................................................................... 15

Optional Accessories................................................................ 15

Data Fields................................................................................15

Index.............................................................................. 18

ii Table of Contents

Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Device Overview

Camera lens (680 and 680t only)

Power key

microSD card slot (under battery door)

Power connector for optional accessory mounts

Stereo headphone jack (under weather cap)

Battery cover D-ring

Mini-USB port (under weather cap)

MCX port for external GPS antenna (under weather cap)

Battery Information

WARNING

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 may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures.

Customize your device (Customizing the Device, page 9).

Mark a waypoint (Creating a Waypoint, page 2).

Navigate to a destination (Navigating to a Destination,

page 4).

Installing the Battery Pack

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the

cover. Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion

battery. Insert the battery into the compartment, contacts first.

Press the battery into place.

Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.

Charging the 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.

Do not attempt to use the device to charge a battery that was not provided by Garmin®. Attempting to charge a battery that was not provided by Garmin can damage the device and void the warranty.

Before you can connect the straight connector of the USB cable to your device, you may need to remove optional mount accessories.

NOTE: The battery does not charge when outside the temperature range of 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C).

You can charge the battery using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer.

Pull up the weather cap À from the mini-USB port Á.

NOTICE

Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the 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.

Getting Started

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 (Installing the Battery Pack, page 1).

Charge the batteries (Charging the Battery Pack, page 1).

Turn on the device (Turning On the Device, page 2).

Adjust the backlight brightness (Adjusting the Backlight

Brightness, page 2).

Acquire satellites (Acquiring Satellites Signals and Recording

a Track, page 2).

Introduction 1

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.

Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a

computer USB port. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.

When you connect the device to a power source, the device turns on.

Charge the battery completely.

Installing AA Batteries

Instead of the battery pack (Installing the Battery Pack, page 1), you can use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium AA batteries. This is useful when you are on the trail and cannot charge the battery pack. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results.

NOTE: Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended when using the camera feature.

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the

cover.

Insert three AA batteries, observing polarity.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

Adjusting the Backlight Brightness

Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life. You can adjust the backlight brightness to maximize the battery life.

NOTE: The backlight brightness may be limited when the battery is low.

Select .

Use the slider to adjust the backlight level.

The device may feel warm when the backlight setting is high.

Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.

Turning On the Device

Hold .

Main Menu

À Á Â Ã

Status bar

Current time and date

Application icons

Application drawer

Using the Touchscreen

• Tap the screen to select an item.

• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.

• Select to open the application drawer for applications and setup tools.

• From the application drawer, select or to scroll through applications.

• Select to return to the previous page.

• Hold to return to the main menu.

• Select to view specific menu items for the page you are viewing.

• Select to save your changes and close the page.

Locking the Touchscreen

You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.

Select > .

Unlocking the Touchscreen

Select > .

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today.

• Go to garmin.com/express.

Acquiring Satellites Signals and Recording a Track

Before you can use the GPS navigation features, such as recording a track, you must acquire satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals.

For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com

/aboutGPS.

Hold .

Wait while the device locates satellites.

When turns green, your device has acquired satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position.

Walk around to record a track (Tracks, page 3).

Select an option:

• Select Map to view your track on the map.

• Select Compass to view the compass and customizable

data fields.

• Select Trip Computer to view your current speed,

distance, and other helpful statistics.

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or where you have been. You can add details about the location, such as name, elevation, and depth.

Creating a Waypoint

You can save your current location as a waypoint.

Select Mark Waypoint.

If necessary, select Edit to change the name or other

waypoint data. Select Save.

Marking a Waypoint Using the Map

Select Map.

Select a location on the map.

Select the information bar at the top of the screen.

Select > OK.

Finding a Waypoint

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint from the list.

If necessary, select to narrow the search.

Select an option:

• Select Spell Search to search using the name of the

waypoint.

2 Waypoints

• Select Select Symbol to search using the symbol of the

waypoint.

• Select Search Near to search near a recently found

location, another waypoint, your current location, or a point on the map.

• Select Sort to view the list of waypoints based on nearest

distance or alphabetical order.

Editing a Waypoint

Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select an item to edit, such as the name.

Enter the new information, and select .

Deleting a Waypoint

Select > Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select > Delete > Yes.

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location

You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When averaging, the device takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select > Average Location.

Move to the waypoint location.

Select Start.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.

For best results, collect 4 to 8 samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.

Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select > Project Waypoint.

Enter the bearing, and select .

Select a unit of measure.

Enter the distance, and select .

Select Save.

Tracks

A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point.

Recording a Track Log

By default, the device records a track log automatically while it is on and receiving a GPS signal. You can pause and start track recording manually.

Walk around to record a track.

Select Current Track > .

Select an option:

• To pause track recording, select .

• To start track recording, select .

Changing the Current Track Color

Select Current Track > > Color.

Select a color.

Saving the Current Track

Select Current Track > .

Select an option:

• Select to save the entire track.

• Select > Save Portion, and select a section of the

track.

The current track is saved using the default output format or your previously configured output format (Selecting an Output

Format for Saved Tracks, page 3).

Selecting an Output Format for Saved Tracks

Select Current Track > > > Setup Tracks > Output

Format.

Select an option:

• To save fitness information with the track, select Tracks (FIT).

• To save track information only in a more widely compatible format, select Tracks (GPX).

• To save to both output formats, select Both (GPX/FIT).

Navigating Using TracBack

While navigating, you can navigate back to the beginning of your track. This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or the trail head.

Select Current Track > > TracBack.

The map displays your route with a magenta line, start point, and end point.

Navigate using the map or the compass.

Clearing the Current Track

Select > Current Track > > Clear.

Viewing Track Information

Select Track Manager.

Select a track.

Select an option:

• To view the elevation plot (Elevation Plot, page 5) of the track, select .

• To view data fields and options for the track, select . TIP: You can select to archive the track.

• To view the track on the map, select . TIP: You can select the information bar at the top of the

map screen to view more details about the track.

Saving a Location on a Track

Select Track Manager.

Select a track.

Select .

Select a location on the track.

Select the information bar at the top of the screen.

Information about the location appears. Select > OK.

Showing Saved Tracks on the Map

You can show one or more saved tracks on the map.

Tracks 3

Select Track Manager.

Select a track.

Select .

Select Color, and select a color for the track line on the map.

Select Show On Map.

On appears on the Show On Map option. Select .

Select another track, and repeat steps 3 - 6 (optional).

Select , and close the application drawer.

From the main menu, select Map.

The selected tracks appear on the map.

Archived Tracks

Your device allows you to save 200 tracks and 10,000 track points within a track. If you exceed these limits, there may not be enough memory for your current track recording. Archiving frees up memory for current track recording and stores archived tracks in a different location on your drive. The number of archived tracks you can store is limited only by the size of your drive. You can transfer archived tracks from your device to your computer for saving and viewing using Garmin BaseCamp™.

You can archive saved tracks manually. In addition, you can create archived tracks from the current track log on an automated schedule or when the track log is full.

Archiving Tracks Automatically

You can archive tracks on an automated schedule to save memory space.

Select Setup > Tracks > Advanced Setup > Auto Archive.

Select When Full, Daily, or Weekly.

Archiving Tracks Manually

You can archive saved tracks manually.

Select Track Manager.

Select a saved track.

Select > .

The track moves from the saved tracks list to the archived tracks list.

Deleting a Track

Select Track Manager.

Select a track.

Select > Delete.

Navigation

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.

Navigating to a Destination

Select Where To?.

Select a category.

Select a destination.

Select Go.

Your route appears as a magenta line on the map. Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map, page 4)

or compass (Navigating with the Compass, page 5).

Finding a Location by Name

Select Where To? > Waypoints > > Spell Search.

Enter the name or part of the name.

Select .

Finding a Location Near Another Location

Select Where To? > > Search Near.

Select an option.

Select a location.

Finding an Address

You can use optional City Navigator® maps to search for addresses.

Select Where To? > Addresses.

Select the country or state, if necessary.

Enter the city or postal code.

NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching.

Select the city.

Enter the house number.

Enter the street.

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location

You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and automatically start navigation back to it.

Select Man Overboard > Start.

The map opens showing the route to the MOB location. The default appearance of the route is a magenta line.

Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map, page 4)

or compass (Navigating with the Compass, page 5).

Stopping Navigation

From the map or compass, select > Stop Navigation.

Navigating with Sight 'N Go

You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction, and navigate to the object.

Select Sight 'N Go.

Point the device at an object.

Select Lock Direction > Set Course.

Navigate using the compass.

Navigating with the Map

Begin navigating to a destination (Navigating to a

Destination, page 4).

Select Map.

A blue triangle represents your location on the map. As you travel, the blue triangle moves and leaves a track log (trail).

Complete one or more actions:

• Drag the map to view different areas.

• Select and to zoom in and out of the map.

• Select a location on the map (represented by a pin), and select the information bar at the top of the screen to view information about the selected location.

Navigating a Driving Route

Before you can navigate street routes, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps.

Select Profile Change > Automotive.

Select a destination.

Navigate using the map.

Turns appear in the information bar along the top of the map. Audible tones signal turns in the route.

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