Cleaning The Device; Cleaning The Touchscreen; Data Management; File Types - Garmin Montana 700 Series Owner's Manual

Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the
external antenna port.
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
degrade the life of the product.

Cleaning the Device

1
Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2
Wipe it dry.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.

Cleaning the Touchscreen

1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2 If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.
3 If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect
the device from power.
4
Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.

Data Management

NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows
Windows NT ® , and Mac ® OS 10.3 and earlier.

File Types

The handheld device supports these file types:
• Files from Garmin Explore.
• GPX route, track, and waypoint files.
• GPX geocache files (Downloading Geocaches Using a
Computer, page 16).
• JPEG photo files.
• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to
www.garmin.com/products/poiloader.
• FIT files for exporting to Garmin Connect.

Installing a Memory Card

Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.
You can install a microSD memory card, up to 32 GB, in the
handheld device for additional storage or pre-loaded maps.
1
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
battery pack.
2
Slide the card holder
3
Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down.
4 Close the card holder.
5
Slide the card holder to
6
Replace the battery pack.

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather
cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to
a computer.
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1
Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.
2
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the
device.
3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer 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.

Transferring Files to Your Device

1
Connect the device to your computer.
On Windows computers, the device appears as a removable
drive or a portable device, and the memory card may appear
as a second removable drive. On Mac computers, the device
and memory card appear as mounted volumes.
NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives may not
display device drives properly. See your operating system
documentation to learn how to map the drive.
2
On your computer, open the file browser.
3
Select a file.
4
Select Edit > Copy.
5
Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device or
memory card.
6
Browse to a folder.
7
Select Edit > Paste.
The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on
the memory card.

Deleting Files

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.
1
Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2
If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3
Select a file.
4
Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
NOTE: If you are using an Apple
the Trash folder to completely remove the files.

Using Garmin Connect

1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
Go to connect.garmin.com.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect the device.
1
Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File >
Eject.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
NOTICE
computer, you must empty
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