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- Page 1 MONTANA 700 SERIES ® Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 © 2020 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Trip Computer Settings..... 18 Unlocking the Touchscreen....6 Altimeter..........18 Activating the Device......7 Altimeter Plot Settings...... 18 Garmin Messenger App...... 7 Iridium Satellite Network..... 7 Connected Features....... 19 Acquiring Satellite Signals...... 8 Connected Feature Requirements..19 Status Icons......... 8 Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device............ - Page 4 Adding a Waypoint to a Route..26 Customizing and Sharing the Main Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Menu..........39 Current Location........ 26 Garmin Adventures....... 39 Routes............ 26 Sending Files to and from Creating a Route........ 27 BaseCamp......... 39 Creating a Route Using the Map..27 Creating an Adventure......
- Page 5 Device Information......60 Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location...... 47 Product Updates........60 Downloading Maps....... 48 Setting Up Garmin Express....60 Downloading TopoActive Maps..48 Getting More Information....60 Creating Map Sets.........48 Viewing E-label Regulatory and Editing a Map Set......49 Compliance Information.......
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Overviews Montana 700i/710i/750i/760i Device Overview Iridium and GNSS antenna ® SOS button Camera lens (Montana 750i/760i only) Flashlight Camera flash (Montana 750i/760i only) Power button microSD... -
Page 8: Montana 700/710 Device Overview
Montana 700/710 Device Overview GNSS antenna Flashlight Power button microSD card slot (under battery pack) Battery pack D-ring USB port (under weather cap) Introduction... -
Page 9: Status Led
Status LED The status LED indicates the device status. LED Activity Status Double flashing green You have an unread inReach ® message. The device is in expedition mode. Flashing green The screen is turned off to maximize battery life. An inReach message failed to send. Flashing red The device is below 10-percent battery power. -
Page 10: Installing The Lithium-Ion Battery
Installing the Lithium-ion Battery 1 Locate the Lithium-ion battery pack included in the product box. 2 Verify the gasket and battery compartment are free of debris. 3 Insert the battery pack into the back of the device. 4 Turn the D-ring clockwise to secure the battery pack onto the device. 5 Press the D-ring flat against the back of the device. -
Page 11: Charging The Battery Pack
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the 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 ®... -
Page 12: Using The Power Button
Using the Power Button By default, you can use the power button to turn the device on and off, turn off the screen, and open the status page. You can customize the power button functions (Customizing the Power Button, page 53). •... -
Page 13: Activating The Device
Always test the app outdoors before using it on a trip. CAUTION The non-satellite messaging features of the Garmin Messenger app alone should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. NOTICE The app works over both the internet (using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone) and the Iridium satellite network. -
Page 14: Acquiring Satellite Signals
Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. 2 If necessary, turn on the device. 3 Wait while the device searches for satellites. flashes while the device determines your GNSS location. in the status bar shows the satellite signal strength. -
Page 15: Sending A Check-In Message
3 Select an option: • To start with a pre-written message, select Send Quick Text. NOTE: You can add and edit quick text messages on the Garmin Explore website. • To write a custom message, select Type Message. 4 Select To to choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter each recipient's contact information. -
Page 16: Navigating To A Message Location
You can use the tracking feature on your Montana 700i/710i/750i/760i device to record track points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified send interval. Track points appear on the Garmin Explore website. Starting Tracking 1 Select 2 Select inReach >... -
Page 17: Sharing Your Tracking Page
During an emergency, you can use your Montana 700i/710i/750i/760i device to contact the Garmin Response center to request help. Pressing the SOS button sends a message to the Garmin Response team, and they notify the appropriate emergency responders of your situation. You can communicate with the Garmin Response team during your emergency while you wait for help to arrive. -
Page 18: Initiating An Sos Rescue
To conserve battery power after the first 10 minutes, an updated location is sent every 10 minutes. TIP: You can also initiate an SOS rescue and interact with the Garmin Response team using the Garmin Messenger app. You must have an active satellite subscription to use the SOS feature in the app. -
Page 19: Sending A Test Message
After you make changes to your data, such as plan changes, contacts, or check-in messages, you must sync your device using the app. 1 Open the paired Garmin Messenger or Garmin Explore app. 2 Wait while your data syncs. TIP: You can check the connection status on the Device tab in the app. -
Page 20: Viewing Data Use
Viewing Data Use You can view the number of messages, check-in messages, and track points sent during the current billing cycle. The data use counter resets automatically at the beginning of each billing cycle. 1 Select 2 Select inReach > inReach Utilities. 3 Select Viewing the Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on the main pages. -
Page 21: Compass
Map Settings From the map, select . Select Map Setup. Map Manager: Shows the downloaded map versions. With an Outdoor Maps+ subscription, allows you to download additional maps (Downloading Maps, page 48). Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page (Changing the Map Orientation, page 15). -
Page 22: Compass Settings
Compass Settings From the compass, select Sight 'N Go: Allows you to point the device at an object in the distance, and navigate using the object as a reference point (Navigating with Sight 'N Go, page 16). Stop Navigation: Stops navigation of the current route. Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard. -
Page 23: Trip Computer
Heading Settings From the compass, select , and select Heading Setup. Display: Sets the type of directional heading shown on the compass. North Reference: Sets the north reference used on the compass. Go To Line (Pointer): Sets the behavior of the pointer that appears on the map. Bearing points in the direction of your destination. -
Page 24: Trip Computer Settings
Trip Computer Settings From the trip computer, select Reset: Resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard. NOTE: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard. Your settings are not lost when you change profiles (Profiles, page 59). -
Page 25: Connected Features
EPO Downloads: Allows you to download an extended prediction orbit file to quickly locate GPS satellites and reduce the time it takes to get an initial GPS fix using the Garmin Explore app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network. -
Page 26: Pairing A Smartphone With Your Device
The device stores the network information and connects automatically when you return to this location. Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity Before you can use Wi‑Fi features, you must set up the Wi‑Fi connection using the Garmin Express application. ™ 1 Go to garmin.com/express, and download the Garmin Express application. -
Page 27: Connect Iq Features
Connect IQ Features You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app. You can customize your device with data fields, widgets, and apps. Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. -
Page 28: Disconnecting Or Removing A Wireless Headset
Disconnecting or Removing a Wireless Headset 1 Select Setup > Bluetooth Audio > Audio Device. 2 Select your headset. 3 Select an option: • To temporarily disconnect a headset without deleting it from the paired devices list, select Disconnect Device. •... -
Page 29: Finding An Address
Turns appear in the text bar along the top of the map. Audible tones signal turns in the route. Optional Maps You can use additional maps with the device, such as Outdoor Maps+, City Navigator, and Garmin HuntView ™ Plus detailed maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. -
Page 30: Saving A Location On The Map As A Waypoint
Saving a Location on the Map as a Waypoint You can save a location on the map as a waypoint. 2 Tap the screen to select a location. 3 Select the information bar at the top of the screen. 4 Select to open the options menu. -
Page 31: Changing The Photo For A Waypoint
Changing the Photo for a Waypoint 1 Select 2 Select Waypoint Manager. 3 Select a waypoint. 4 Select to open the options menu. 5 Select Change Photo. 6 Select a photo. 7 Select Use. Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location You can refine the accuracy of a waypoint location by averaging the location data. -
Page 32: Finding A Location Near A Waypoint
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint 1 Select 2 Select Waypoint Manager. 3 Select a waypoint. 4 Select to open the options menu. 5 Select Find Near Here. 6 Select a category. The list displays locations near the selected waypoint. Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm You can add a proximity alarm for a waypoint. -
Page 33: Creating A Route
Creating a Route 1 Select Route Planner > Create Route > Add Point. 2 Select a category. 3 Select the first point in the route. 4 Select Add. 5 Select Add Point to add additional points to the route. 6 Select Done. 7 Edit the route name if necessary, and select to save the route. -
Page 34: Editing A Route
Adding Points to a Route 1 While navigating a route, select a location on the map. 2 Select the information bar at the top of the screen. 3 Select Go. 4 Select an option: • To add the point as an intermediate destination in the current route, select Add as Via Point. •... -
Page 35: Reversing A Route
(File Types, page 62). The FIT option records your activity with fitness information that is tailored for the Garmin Connect application and can be used for navigation. The FIT and GPX option records your activity as both a traditional track that can be viewed on the map and used for navigation, and as an activity with fitness information. -
Page 36: Viewing The Current Activity
Auto Save Settings Select . Select Setup > Recording > Advanced Setup > Auto Save. When Full: Automatically saves the current recording and starts a new one when the current recording is near 20,000 track points. Auto: Automatically saves the current recording based on its length and the number of track points taken. Daily: Automatically saves the previous day's recording and starts a new one when you turn on the device on a new day. -
Page 37: Navigating Using Tracback
NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused. When the device memory is full, a message appears. The device does not automatically delete or overwrite your history. You can upload your history to Garmin Connect periodically to keep track of all your activity data (Using Garmin Connect, page 64). -
Page 38: Courses
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity You can create a track from a saved activity. This allows you to share your track wirelessly with other compatible Garmin devices. 1 Select Recorded Activities. 2 Select an activity. 3 Select > Save as Track. -
Page 39: Creating A Course Using The Map
Creating a Course Using the Map 1 Select 2 Select Course Planner > Create Course. 3 Select a course creation method: • To create a course with no map adjustments or recalculations, select Direct Path. • To create a course that adjusts to follow map data and recalculates as needed, select Roads & Trails. 4 Select Get Started >... -
Page 40: Viewing The Elevation Plot Of A Course
5 Select Reverse Course. Creating a Track or Route from a Saved Course You can create a track or route from a saved course. The tracks or routes can be navigated using Garmin devices that do not support course navigation. -
Page 41: Requesting An Inreach Weather Forecast
Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast For the best results, you should ensure your navigator has a clear view of the sky when you request an inReach weather forecast. Your navigator can send a message to request a weather forecast using your inReach subscription. You can receive weather forecasts for your current location, a waypoint, GPS coordinates, or a location you choose on the map. -
Page 42: Viewing An Active Weather Map
Viewing an Active Weather Map While your navigator is connected to a phone or Wi‑Fi network with internet access, you can view a live weather map showing weather information. 1 Select Active Weather. 2 Select an option: NOTE: Some options may not be available in all areas. •... -
Page 43: Main Menu Applications
Camera: Allows you to take photos with the camera (Taking a Photo, page 40). NOTE: The camera is available only on the Montana 750i/760i navigator. Collections Manager: Displays collections synced from your Garmin Explore account. Compass: Displays the compass (Compass, page 15). -
Page 44: Customizing The Main Menu
Setup: Allows you to customize the device using the setup menu tools (Setup Menu, page 52). Share Wirelessly: Allows you to wirelessly transfer files to another compatible Garmin device (Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly, page 50). Sight 'N Go: Allows you to point the device at an object in the distance, and navigate using the object as a... -
Page 45: Customizing And Sharing The Main Menu
6 Copy the .gpf file with the recognizable profile name to your computer. 7 Connect the next Montana device to your computer, and copy the .gpf file to the Garmin > Profiles folder. 8 On the Montana device, select Profile Change from the main menu to select the new profile... -
Page 46: Starting An Adventure
Starting an Adventure Before you can start an adventure, you must send an adventure from BaseCamp to your navigator (Sending Files to and from BaseCamp, page 39). When you start a saved adventure, the navigator follows the saved track and displays shortcuts to related information along the track, such as photos and waypoints. -
Page 47: Viewing Photos
Viewing Photos You can view photos you took with the camera and photos you transferred to the device. 1 Select Photo Viewer. 2 Select a photo. Sorting Photos 1 Select Photo Viewer > > Sort Photos. 2 Select an option: •... -
Page 48: Receiving Data From Your Handheld Dog Device
Receiving Data From Your Handheld Dog Device Before you can receive data, you must enable broadcasting on your compatible handheld dog tracking device. See the owner's manual for your handheld dog tracking device for more information. 1 Place your handheld dog tracking device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your Montana device. TIP: Your Montana device receives data from one compatible device at a time. -
Page 49: Using The Flashlight
1 Connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page 20) or to the Garmin Connect app (Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device, page 20). 2 Select 3 Select Setup >... -
Page 50: Geocache Searches
Geocache Searches You can search the geocaches loaded on your device. If you are connected to www.geocaching.com, you can search live geocache data and download geocaches. NOTE: You can download detailed information for more than three geocaches per day with a premium membership. -
Page 51: Viewing Geocache Details
Saving a Custom Geocache Filter You can create and save custom filters for geocaches based on specific factors. 1 Select 2 Select Setup > Geocaching > Filter Setup > Create Filter. 3 Select items to filter. 4 Select By default, the new filter is saved automatically as Filter followed by a number. For example, Filter 2. You can edit the geocache filter to change the name (Editing a Custom Geocache Filter, page 45). -
Page 52: Logging The Attempt
A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in a geocache. Enabling chirp Searching 1 Select 2 Select Setup > Geocaching > chirp Setup. -
Page 53: Using The Inreach Remote
Using the inReach Remote The inReach remote function allows you to control a compatible inReach satellite communicator using your Montana 700/710 navigator. 1 Turn on the inReach satellite communicator. 2 On your Montana 700/710 navigator, select inReach Remote. NOTE: You may need to add this application to the main menu before you can select it (Customizing the Main Menu, page 38). -
Page 54: Downloading Maps
• To download premium maps and activate your Outdoor Maps+ subscription for this device, select Check Subscription > Add. NOTE: Go to garmin.com/outdoormaps for information about purchasing a subscription. 3 Select > Layer Information to view details about the map layers (optional). -
Page 55: Editing A Map Set
Editing a Map Set 1 Select Map Manager > Map Sets. 2 Select a map set. 3 Select an option: • To add or remove maps from the map set, select Edit. • To change the order of the map sets, select Move Up or Move Down. •... -
Page 56: Disabling All Proximity Alarms
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 3 m (10 ft.) of a compatible Garmin device. Your navigator can send and receive data wirelessly when connected with a compatible Garmin device using ANT+ technology. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, tracks, and more. -
Page 57: Enabling The Map Data Fields
Enabling the Map Data Fields You can show custom data fields on the map. 1 From the map, select > Map Setup > Dashboard. 2 Select Large Data Field, Small Data Fields, or Corner Data Fields. 3 If necessary, on the map, select at the top of the screen to show the data fields. -
Page 58: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Select . Select Setup. System: Allows you to customize system settings (System Settings, page 53). Display: Adjusts the backlight and display settings (Display Settings, page 54). Phone: Allows you to enable Bluetooth technology, pair a phone with your device (Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device, page 20), and customize phone settings (Phone Settings,... -
Page 59: System Settings
Demo Mode (GPS off). WAAS/EGNOS: Sets the satellite system to Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (WAAS/EGNOS). For more information about WAAS, go to garmin.com /aboutGPS. GPS and Other Satellite Systems Using GPS and another satellite system together offers increased performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition than using GPS only. -
Page 60: Display Settings
Garmin Spanner: Allows you to use the device USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. Garmin: Sets the device to use a Garmin proprietary format to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with a computer. -
Page 61: Wi-Fi Settings
Popularity Routing: Calculates routes based on the most popular runs and rides from Garmin Connect. Route Transitions: Sets how the navigator routes from one point on the route to the next. This setting is available only for some activities. -
Page 62: Camera Settings
Remote: Allows you to enable or disable the inReach remote function and device verification for your Montana 700i/710i/750i/760i device. NOTE: You can pair a compatible Garmin device and use it to remotely send messages from your Montana 700i/710i/750i/760i device. -
Page 63: Fitness Settings
Auto Lap: Sets the navigator to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance. User: Sets your user profile information. The navigator uses this information to calculate accurate training data in Garmin Connect. HR Zones: Sets the five heart rate zones and your maximum heart rate for fitness activities. -
Page 64: Position Format Settings
Customizing the Favorites Bar You can add, remove, and change the order of items in the favorites bar. • Hold any icon in the favorites bar, and drag it to a new location. • Select Setup > Menus > Favorites, and select an item to change the order or remove it from the favorites bar. •... -
Page 65: Profiles
Profiles Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it. For example, the settings and views are different when you use the device for hunting than when geocaching. When you are using a profile and you change settings, such as data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of the profile. -
Page 66: Resetting Data And Settings
You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Device Information... -
Page 67: Viewing E-Label Regulatory And Compliance Information
AA battery pack (not included). This is useful when you are on the trail and cannot charge the lithium-ion battery pack. Garmin recommends lithium AA batteries for best results. NOTE: The optional AA battery pack is compatible with the Montana 700/710 device only. -
Page 68: Device Care
• GPX route, track, and waypoint files. • GPX geocache files (Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer, page 43). • FIT courses, activities, and locations (waypoints). • JPEG photo files. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to www.garmin.com/products/poiloader. Device Information... -
Page 69: Installing A Memory Card
Installing a Memory Card WARNING 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 and lift up. -
Page 70: Transferring Files To Your Device
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. -
Page 71: Specifications
2.4 GHz @ 16.91 dBm nominal Wireless frequencies 1.6 GHz @ 31.7 dBm nominal 0.35 W/kg maximum EU SAR 1.04 W/kg simultaneous The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Device Information... -
Page 72: Appendix
Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require you to be navigating or require wireless accessories to display data. 24 hr. Max. Temperature: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. 24 hr. Min. Temperature: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. - Page 73 Elevation - Minimum: The lowest elevation reached since the last reset. ETA at Destination: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear. ETA at Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the waypoint).
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Page 74: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer. tempe Your device is compatible with the tempe temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. -
Page 75: Tips For Pairing Wireless Sensors
Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors • Verify that the sensor is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the sensor with your Garmin device, move 10 m (33 ft.) away from other sensors with ANT+ technology. • Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor. -
Page 76: Fitness Goals
Fitness Goals Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles. • Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity. • Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength. If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 70) to... - Page 78 GUID-20A50E5B-3DFB-42C7-A3B4-8D55519B532C March 2025...
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