Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks; Updating The Device Software; Home Screen; Installing Aa Batteries - Garmin Monterra Owner's Manual

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Installing AA Batteries

Instead of the battery pack
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.
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.

Turning On the Device

Select .
Setting Up the Device
The first time you turn on the device, you must set up basic
device settings. You can also set up accounts.
1
Turn on the device.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Touchscreen
• Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll
the screen.
• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
• Spread two fingers to zoom in.
• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
• Select
to return to the previous page.
• Select
to return to the home screen.
• Select
to view additional options for the page you are
viewing.

Home Screen

Swipe down to view notifications.
Enter text to start a search.
Swipe left and right to switch pages.
Hold to customize shortcuts, widgets, or wallpaper.
Hold to drag shortcuts in or out of the dock.
Touch to view all installed apps.
2
(page
1), you can use alkaline,
Viewing Notifications
1
Swipe down from the top of the screen.
The list of notifications appears.
2
Select an option:
• To launch the action or app mentioned in the notification,
select the notification.
• To dismiss a notification, swipe the notification to the
right.
Enabling GPS
For more information about GPS, go to
/aboutGPS.
Select Settings > Location services > GPS satellites.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the device software, you must be
connected to a wireless network.
The device checks for software updates periodically when it is
connected to a wireless network. A notification appears when a
software update is available. You can also check for updates
manually.
1
Select an option:
• When a software update notification appears, swipe down
from the top of the screen, and select New software
update available.
• To check for an update manually, select Settings >
About Monterra > System updates.
The device checks for available updates. This may take
several minutes.
2
Select Download, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.
1
Hold the power key.
2
Select Touch Lock to toggle the screen lock on or off.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1
Select Mark Waypoint.
2
If necessary, select Edit to change the name or other
waypoint data.
3
Select Save.
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map
1
Select Map.
2
Select a location on the map.
3
Select the information bar at the top of the screen.
4
Select
.
Finding a Waypoint
1
Select Waypoint Manager.
2
Select an option:
• Select
to search using the name of the waypoint.
• Select All, and select a symbol type to search using the
symbol of the waypoint.
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