Garmin Montana 600 Instruction manual

Montana 600 Series Quick Start Manual 1
montana™ 600 series
quick start manual
for use with models 600, 650, 650t

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See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important
information.
When using your device the rst time,
you should complete these tasks to set
up the device and get to know the basic
features.
1. Install the batteries (page 3).
2. Turn on the device (page 5).
3. Register the device (page 5).
4. Acquire satellites (page 5).
5. Calibrate the compass (page 6).
6. Mark a waypoint (page 7).
7. Create a route (page 8).
8. Record a track (page 8).
9. Navigate to a destination (page 10).
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➊
➋➌
➍
➎➏
➐
➑
➊
Camera lens (650 and 650t only)
➋
Power key
➌
microSD
™
card slot (under battery
door)
➍
Power connector for optional
accessory mounts
➎
Stereo headphone jack
➏
Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
➐
Battery cover D-ring
➑
MCX port for external GPS antenna
(under weather cap)

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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
(-4°F to 158°F, or -15 to 70°C) may
exceed the usable range of some
batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture
at high temperatures.
notice
Alkaline batteries lose a signicant
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.
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1. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,
and pull up to remove the 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.
4. Insert the battery into the
compartment, contacts rst.
5. Gently press the battery into place.
6. Replace the battery cover, and turn
the D-ring clockwise.

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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 rst time,
fully charge the battery. Charging a
depleted battery takes 4½ 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.
2. Pull up the weather cap ➊ from the
mini-USB port ➋ .
➊➋
3. Plug the small end of the AC charger
into the mini-USB port.
4. Charge the device completely.
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To prevent damage to the battery and
possible injury, 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 key.
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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 pack. 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.

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3. Replace the battery cover, and turn
the D-ring clockwise.
4. Hold (page 2).
5. Select >  >  > 
 .
6. Select , , or
.
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Hold (page 2).
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• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
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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
bars turn green, your device has
acquired satellite signals. The time and
date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.
For more information about GPS, go to
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
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: The backlight brightness may
be limited when the remaining capacity
in the batteries is low.
Extensive use of screen backlighting can
signicantly reduce battery life.
1. While the device is on, press .
2. Use the backlight slider bar to adjust
the brightness level.