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Monterra: Owner's Manual
Monterra: Owner's Manual
Owners Manual
Table of Contents i
Long-Term Storage ............................................................. 11
Device Care ............................................................................. 11
Cleaning the Device ............................................................ 11
Cleaning the Touchscreen .................................................. 11
Water Immersion ................................................................. 11
Specifications ........................................................................... 11
Data Management ................................................................... 11
File Types ............................................................................ 11
Installing a Memory Card .................................................... 11
Connecting the Device to Your Computer ........................... 12
Transferring Files to Your Device ........................................ 12
Deleting Files ...................................................................... 12
Disconnecting the USB Cable ............................................. 12
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 12
Viewing Device Information ................................................. 12
Updating the Software ......................................................... 12
Resetting the Device ........................................................... 12
Registering Your Device ..................................................... 12
Getting More Information .................................................... 12
Appendix.......................................................................12
Optional Maps .......................................................................... 12
tempe ....................................................................................... 12
Index ..............................................................................13
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
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
Camera
not provided by Garmin. Attempting to charge a battery that
Microphone was not provided by Garmin can damage the device and void
Power key the warranty.
LED flash
NOTE: The battery will not charge when outside the
Volume keys temperature range of 32F to 113F (0C to 45C).
Battery cover D-ring You can charge the battery using the included AC adapter. You
Waterproof speaker can also use an optional battery charger accessory. Go to
Headphone jack (under weather cap) www.garmin.com/outdoor for more information.
Mini-USB port (under weather cap) 1 Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port .
Battery Information
WARNING
The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable
range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high
temperatures.
Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.
CAUTION
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries.
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
NOTICE 3 Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter.
Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
the temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when
When you connect the device to a power source, the device
operating the device in below freezing conditions.
turns on.
Installing the Battery Pack 5 Charge the battery completely.
The battery charge level is indicated in the notification bar.
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the 6 Remove the USBcable and fully close the weather cap.
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by Removing the Battery Pack
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight. WARNING
Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.
1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
cover. 1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
2 Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion cover.
battery. 2 Pull up on the side of the battery pack closest to the power
3 Insert the battery into the compartment, contacts first. button.
Introduction 1
Installing AA Batteries Viewing Notifications
Instead of the battery pack (page1), you can use alkaline, 1 Swipe down from the top of the screen.
NiMH, or lithium AA batteries. This is useful when you are on The list of notifications appears.
the trail and cannot charge the battery pack. Use NiMH or
lithium batteries for best results. 2 Select an option:
NOTE: Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended when To launch the action or app mentioned in the notification,
using the camera feature. select the notification.
1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the To dismiss a notification, swipe the notification to the
cover. right.
2 Insert three AA batteries, observing polarity. Enabling GPS
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com
/aboutGPS.
Select Settings > Location services > GPS satellites.
4 Navigation
Navigating to a Destination
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select a category.
3 Select a destination.
4 Select Go.
The map opens with your route marked with a magenta line.
5 Navigate using the map (page5) or compass (page5).
Stopping Navigation
From the map or compass, select > Stop Navigation. The course pointer indicates your relationship to the course
line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator
Navigating with the Map (CDI) provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the
1 Begin navigating to a destination (page5). course. The scale refers to the distance between dots on
the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course
2 Select Map. you are.
A blue triangle represents your location on the map. As you
travel, the blue triangle moves and leaves a track log (trail). Navigating with Sight 'N Go
3 Complete one or more actions: You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the
Drag the map to view different areas. direction, and navigate to the object.
Select and to zoom in and out of the map. 1 Select Sight 'NGo.
Select a location on the map (represented by a pin), and 2 Point the device at an object.
select the information bar at the top of the screen to view 3 Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
information about the selected location.
4 Navigate using the compass.
Navigating a Driving Route
Before you can navigate street routes, you must purchase and Elevation Plot
load City Navigator maps. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation over the
1 Select Settings > Profiles > Automotive > Make Current. distance traveled. To customize the elevation settings, see
page9. You can touch any point on the plot to view details
2 Select a destination.
about that point.
3 Navigate using the map.
Turns appear in the information bar along the top of the map. Navigating to a Point on the Plot
Audible tones signal turns in the route. 1 Select Elevation Plot.
2 Select an individual point on the plot.
Navigating with the Compass Details about the point appear.
When navigating to a destination, points to your destination, 3 Select > View Map.
regardless of the direction you are moving.
4 Select the information bar at the top of the screen.
1 Begin navigating to a destination (page5).
5 Select Go.
2 Select Compass.
The map opens with your route marked with a magenta line.
3 Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and
continue moving in that direction to the destination. 6 Navigate using the map (page5) or compass (page5).
Navigation 5
From the main menu, select TripComputer. Geocaches
Resetting the Trip Computer A geocache is like a hidden treasure. Geocaching is when you
For accurate information, reset the trip information before hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online
beginning a trip. by those hiding the geocache.
Select TripComputer > > Reset > OK.
Downloading Geocaches
1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
Photos and Video 2 Go to www.opencaching.com.
You can take photos and videos with your device. If GPS is 3 If necessary, create an account.
enabled (page2), the geographic location is automatically
saved in the photo or video information. 4 Sign in.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download
Taking a Photo geocaches to your device.
1 Select Camera.
2 Turn the device horizontally or vertically to change the
Filtering the Geocache List
orientation of the photo. You can filter your geocache list based on certain conditions,
such as the level of difficulty.
3 If necessary, select one or more options to customize the
photo: 1 Select Geocaching > .
To change shooting options, including flash, exposure, 2 Customize the settings, and select .
white balance, scene, or location information, select . The filtered list of geocaches appears.
To zoom in or out, use the slider. 3 Select to save the filter (optional).
To change the focus, select a part of the image. Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter
The device focuses on the area inside of the square You can create and save custom filters for geocaches based on
brackets. When the photo is in focus, the square brackets specific factors. After you set up the filter, you can apply it in the
turn green. geocache list.
4 Select to take a photo. 1 Select Geocaching > > Manage Filters > .
Taking a Panoramic Photo 2 Enter a name.
You can use panorama mode to capture extra wide photos, 3 Select filter options, and select .
such as landscapes.
Applying a Saved Geocache Filter
1 Select Camera > .
Before you can apply a geocache filter, you must create and
2 Aim the camera at the left or right edge of the shot. save a geocache filter.
3 Select . 1 From the geocache list, select All Geocaches.
4 Hold the device level, and slowly pan the device in one 2 Select a filter.
direction, from left to right or from right to left.
If you pan too quickly, a red frame flashes around the Editing a Custom Geocache Filter
viewfinder to indicate you should slow down. 1 Select Settings > Geocaching > > Manage Filters.
fills in with blue as you pan. The brighter blue area 2 Select a filter.
indicates the area currently shown in the viewfinder. 3 Select an item to edit.
5 Select an option:
To stop capturing the panorama at a specific point, select Navigating to a Geocache
. 1 Select Geocaching.
To capture a full panorama, continue panning until is 2 Select a geocache.
completely blue. 3 Select Go.
The device displays a preview of the photo and a progress bar 4 Navigate using the map (page5) or compass (page5).
as it saves the photo.
Logging the Attempt
Recording a Video After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your
1 Select Camera > . results. You can verify some geocaches at
2 Select . www.opencaching.com.
3 Record a video. 1 Select Geocaching > Log.
4 When you have finished recording the video, select . 2 Select Found, Did Not Find, NeedsMaintenance, or
Unattempted.
Viewing Photos and Videos 3 Enter a comment and rate the geocache(optional).
1 Select Gallery. 4 Select Log.
2 If necessary, select an album.
3 Select a photo or video. chirp
Videos are indicated by . 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
4 Swipe left or right to view additional photos and videos in the geocache. For more information about the chirp, see the chirp
album. Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com.
Applications 7
3 Swipe left or right to view additional applications and Customizing the Data Fields
widgets. Before you can change the map data fields, you must enable
4 Hold an application or widget, and drag it to the desired them (page8).
location on the home screen. 1 Select a page.
2 Select a data field.
Rotating the Screen
3 Select a data field category and a data field.
Rotate your device to view in horizontal (landscape) or
vertical (portrait) mode. For example, select Trip Data > Speed - Moving Avg..
Customizing Dashboards
1 Select a page.
2 Select an option:
From the map, select > Setup Map > Dashboard.
From the compass, trip computer, or status page, select
> Change Dashboard.
3 Select a dashboard.
Tracks Settings
Select Settings > Tracks.
Locking the Screen Orientation Recording: Turns track recording on or off.
The default setting allows the screen to change orientation Show on Map: Shows or hides the track log on the map.
automatically based on the device orientation. You can lock the Color: Changes the color of the track line on the map.
screen orientation in portrait or landscape mode.
Record Method: Sets a track recording method. Auto records
1 Select Settings > Display > Screen Orientation Lock. the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum
2 Select an option. representation of your tracks.
Interval: Sets a track log recording rate. Recording points more
Map Settings frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the track log
Select Settings > Map. faster.
Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page. North Auto Archive: Sets an automatic archive method to organize
Up shows north at the top of the page. Track Up shows your your tracks. Tracks are saved and cleared automatically.
current direction of travel at the top of the page. Automotive
Mode shows and automotive perspective with the direction Routing Settings
of travel at the top. The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity
Guidance Text: Sets when the guidance text is shown on the you are doing. The available routing settings vary based on the
map. activity selected.
Dashboard: Sets a dashboard to display on the map. Each Select Settings > Routing.
dashboard shows different information about your route or Navigation Voice: Sets the voice and language for navigation
your location. prompts.
Layers: Sets the types of information that appears on the map Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The device calculates
page. routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level RouteTransitions: Sets how the device routes from one point
for optimal use on your map. on the route to the next. This setting is available only for
Zoom Buttons: Shows or hides the zoom buttons on the map. some activities. Distance routes you to the next point on the
When the zoom buttons are hidden, you must use route when you are within a specified distance of your
touchscreen gestures to zoom in and out (page2). current point.
Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may Lock onRoad: Locks the blue triangle, which represents your
cause the map to draw slower. position on the map, onto the nearest road.
Vehicle: Changes the icon that represents your position on the
map. Go to www.garmingarage.com to download more Changing the Units of Measure
vehicle icons. You can customize units of measure for distance and speed,
Map Information: Enables or disables the maps currently elevation, depth, temperature, pressure, and vertical speed.
loaded on the device. 1 Select Settings > Units.
2 Select a measurement type.
Custom Data Fields and Dashboards
Data fields display information about your location or other 3 Select a unit of measure.
specified data. Dashboards are a custom grouping of data that
can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Position Format Settings
You can customize the data fields and dashboards of the map, NOTE: You should not change the position format or the map
compass, trip computer, elevation plot, and the status page. datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart
that specifies a different position format.
Enabling the Map Data Fields Select Settings > Position Format.
1 Select Map > > Setup Map > Dashboard.
Position Format: Sets the position format in which a location
2 Select SmallData Fields or Large Data Fields. reading appears.
Device Information 11
7 Replace the batteries or battery pack. Troubleshooting
8 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
Viewing Device Information
Connecting the Device to Your Computer You can view the unit ID, software version, and license
agreement.
NOTICE
Select Settings > About Monterra.
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the
weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or Updating the Software
connecting to a computer.
NOTE: Updating the software does not erase any of your data
Before you can operate your device while connected to your or settings.
computer, you must install batteries. The computer USBport 1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
may not provide enough power to operate the device. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater.
1 Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
Resetting the Device
3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB
port. If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This
does not erase any of your data or settings.
On Windows computers, the device appears as a removable
drive or a portable device, and the memory card may appear 1 Remove the batteries.
as a second removable drive. On Mac computers, the device 2 Reinstall the batteries.
and memory card appear as mounted volumes.
Registering Your Device
Transferring Files to Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration
1 Connect the device to your computer. today.
On Windows computers, the device appears as a removable Go to http://my.garmin.com.
drive or a portable device, and the memory card may appear Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
as a second removable drive. On Mac computers, the device place.
and memory card appear as mounted volumes.
NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives may Getting More Information
not display device drives properly. See your operating You can find more information about this product on the Garmin
system documentation to learn how to map the drive. website.
2 On your computer, open the file browser. Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.
3 Select a file. Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.
4 Select Edit > Copy. Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and replacement
5 Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device or parts.
memory card.
6 Browse to a folder.
7 Select Edit > Paste. Appendix
The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on
the memory card. Optional Maps
You can use additional maps with the device, such as BirdsEye
Deleting Files satellite imagery, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator detailed
maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest,
NOTICE
such as restaurants or marine services. For more information,
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.
tempe
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed
to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of
3 Select a file. accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard. device to display temperature data from the tempe.
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.
1 Complete an action:
For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
12 Appendix
Index L
language, keyboard10
trip planner. See routes
troubleshooting12
locations
A editing2 U
accessories9, 12 saving2 unit ID12
accounts10 locking, screen2, 8, 10 units of measure8
addresses, finding3 updates, software2
adventures4 M updating software12
airplane mode9 maps2, 5 USB
alarms, proximity7, 9 data fields8 disconnecting12
altimeter5, 9 optional3, 12 mass storage mode11
ANT+ sensors, pairing9 settings8 transferring files11
applications, installing7 memory card11 user data, deleting12
area calculation7 microSD card. See memory card
V
B N video6
barometer5 navigation4, 5 playing6
BaseCamp4, 11 compass5 recording6
battery1, 11 road5 volume1
charging1, 11 stopping5
installing1, 2 NOAAradio7 W
life9 notifications2 water resistance11
maximizing11 waypoints2, 3
storage11 O deleting3
Bluetooth technology9 on-screen buttons2 editing2, 3
projecting3
C P saving2
calibrating pairing9 weather7
altimeter5 ANT+ sensors9 radio7
compass5 photos6 Where To?5
camera1, 6 taking6 Wi-Fi, connecting9
charging1, 11 viewing6 widgets7
chirp6, 7 position format8
City Navigator3 power key1, 2
cleaning the device11 product registration12
cleaning the touchscreen11 profiles9, 10
compass5 proximity alarms7, 9
navigating5
settings9 R
computer, connecting12 radio
course, pointer5 FM7
customizing the device7, 8 NOAA7
registering the device12
D resetting the device10, 12
dashboards8 routes3
data creating3
backup10 deleting3
transferring12 editing3
data fields8 settings8
deleting, all user data12 viewing on the map3
device
care11 S
registration12 satellite signals7
resetting10, 12 saving your data10
display settings10 screen
downloading, geocaches6 locking2, 8, 10
orientation8
E settings810
elevation4, 5 device8
plot5 shortcuts, adding7
Sight N' Go5
F software, updating2, 12
files, transferring6, 11, 12 specifications11
finding locations3 storing data12
flashlight7
FMradio7 T
tempe12
G temperature12
geocaches6, 7, 11 time, settings10
downloading6 touchscreen2
GPS7 TracBack4
settings2 track log
following4
H pausing4
heading setting9 tracks4
home screen2 settings4, 8
customizing7 transferring, files4, 11
HomePort11 transferring files6
K trip computer5
keyboard, language10 trip information6
viewing5
Index 13
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