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Uploading and Syncing GPX Files to the Montana 700 Series

If you have GPX files for courses, routes, tracks, or waypoints that you would like to use with your Montana® 700 series outdoor handheld, these files can be used by uploading them to Garmin Explore™ program and then syncing them to the handheld.

Uploading GPX Files

GPX files can be uploaded by using the Garmin Explore app, or by visiting the Garmin Explore website.

Using the Garmin Explore App

There are three locations in the Garmin Explore app where the Import GPX File feature can be accessed.

Importing a GPX File From Map

Tap .
Select Import GPX File.
Select a file source.
Select the GPX file.
Select Done or OK.

Importing a GPX File From Library

Select Add.
Select Import GPX File.
Select a file source.
Select a GPX File.
Select Done or OK.

Importing a GPX File From an Email Attachment, SMS Message, or Other Location on Phone

NOTE: With the release of iOS 13, Apple has changed the way the "share" function works with downloaded files and "Copy to Explore" may not show for all users (see About iOS 13 Updates). If you do not see "Copy to Explore" when following these steps, contact Apple Support or use one of the other methods to import your GPX file.

Select the GPX file on your phone to open it.
Follow the prompts to open the file with the Garmin Explore app:
- iOS: Select , then select Copy to Explore.
- Android: Select to open with Explore.
Select Done or OK.

When the GPX file is imported, a new Collection is created with the name of the GPX file containing all of its data.

Using the Garmin Explore Website

Log in to the Garmin Explore website.
- NOTE: A Garmin Explore account is required to log in.
Select Map.
Click from the top right corner of the map.
Select Import Lines As Tracks or Import Lines As Routes.
Select a Collection or Library to import the files into. Then select Next.
Drag files to the import box, or choose Click Here to browse the computer for the files to import.
Once the file has been uploaded, select Import. A green check-mark will appear after the import is successful.

Syncing the Handheld

Before you can sync new data to the handheld, you must first pair it with the Garmin Explore app on a mobile device. For pairing instructions, see - Pairing the Montana 700 Series with a Phone or Tablet.

When the Garmin Explore app is opened or refreshed, it automatically syncs between the Garmin Explore website and the paired handheld when it is powered on. It can take a few moments for both to complete.

Syncs can also be performed manually with the steps below.

Important Notes

Ensure the same account is logged into on the Garmin Explore app that is also used on the Garmin Explore website.
The paired mobile device needs a data connection to sync to and from the Garmin Explore website.
To sync to and from the Garmin Explore app, the handheld needs to be powered on and in range (about 10ft) of the paired mobile device.

Syncing Manually

Open the Garmin Explore app.
Touch .
Touch next to the handheld.
Wait for the sync to complete.

The Garmin Explore app will update the time of the last sync after the sync has completed.

Accessing the New Data on the Handheld

After syncing the handheld, the newly added data can be found by accessing one of the navigation options.

Select .
Select Waypoints, Tracks, Courses, or Routes.
Select a waypoint, track, course, or route and select Go.

Newly added data can also be found by selecting , then Waypoint Manager, Track Manager, Course Planner, or Route Planner.