Getting Started With the Montana 700i/750i

Below is a list of articles that will help you get started with, and get the most out of, your new Garmin Montana® 700i or 750i outdoor handheld.

How Do I Get Started?

First, we recommend that you fully charge your Montana 700i/750i handheld (see Charging the Battery).

1. Power on the Montana handheld by holding on the side.

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   Learn More About the Touchscreen and Buttons

   

   POWER

   • Short press to open the status page.

   • Press and hold to turn the device on.

   • Press and hold until is displayed to turn the device off.

   SOS

   • Initiate or cancel an SOS request.

   TOUCHSCREEN

   • Tap the screen to select an item.

   • Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.

   • Select to save your changes and close the page.

   • Select to close the page.

   • Select to return to the previous page.

   • Select to open the main menu.

   • Select to view specific menu items for the page you are viewing.

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2. Choose your language by scrolling through the list, and select your language.

3. Choose to activate an inReach® satellite messaging subscription (optional), or select Skip.

   • For a step-by-step guide on activating, see - How to Activate a Montana 700i/750i.

   • For more information on using the handheld without a subscription, see - Using a Montana 700i/750i Without an inReach Subscription.

4. Once the activation is complete, or you have skipped the activation, the handheld will display the map page.

5. We recommend pairing your Montana 700i/750i with the Garmin Explore™ app. For pairing instructions, see - Pairing the Montana 700 Series with a Phone or Tablet.

   • NOTE: inReach subscribers will have additional features such as messaging with the Garmin Explore app.

Learn More About the Montana 700i/750i Handhelds

The following articles will help you explore and use the many features of the Montana 700i/750i handhelds.

inReach Features

NOTE: Before leaving for a trip, it is recommended to test that you can send out a text message. For instructions, see - Testing Text Messaging on an inReach Handheld.

• • Activating an inReach Subscription

    • How to Activate a Montana 700i/750i in the Garmin Messenger™ App
      

    • inReach Subscription Plan Options and Feature Information

  • Messaging

    • How Can My Friends and Family Contact Me on My inReach Device?

    • How to Send a Message

    • How to Send a Check-in/Preset Message
      

    • Character Limits of inReach Text Messages

    • Managing inReach Contacts

  • MapShare™, LiveTrack™, & Tracking

    • Setting Up MapShare Page for the Montana 700i/750i

    • Setting up LiveTrack for inReach Devices on the Garmin Explore Website

    • Starting and Stopping Tracking on the Montana 700i/750i

  • SOS

    • SOS for inReach Capable Garmin Handhelds

    • SOS Coverage

Waypoints, Tracking, and Navigation

• • Marking and Deleting Waypoints on a Montana 700 Series

  • Manually Entering and Saving Coordinates as a Waypoint on a Montana 700 series

  • Recording an Activity on the Montana 700 Series

  • Using Course Planner on a Montana 700 Series

  • My Outdoor Garmin Handheld is Navigating in a Straight Line

Satellite Imagery and Mapping

• • Managing Maps With the Montana 700 Series

  • Downloading Maps With the Garmin Explore App

  • Download, View, or Delete Satellite Imagery on a Montana 700 Series

  • Installing a microSD Card Into an Outdoor or Marine Handheld Device

  • Getting Started With Outdoor Maps Plus on the Montana 700 Series

Connected Features

NOTE: Before leaving for a trip, ensure that you are signed into the Garmin Explore app and that the Montana handheld shows as connected in the app when it is powered on and within Bluetooth® range.

• • Pairing the Montana 700 Series with a Phone or Tablet

  • Syncing a Montana 700i/750i With the Garmin Explore Website and App

  • Frequently Asked Questions About the Garmin Explore App

  • Creating and Using Waypoints and POIs in the Garmin Explore App

  • Creating and Using Courses and Routes in the Garmin Explore App

Battery and Charging Features

• • Charging the Battery Pack

  • Improving the Battery Life of Garmin inReach Products

  • Using an Outdoor Handheld While Connected to External Power

Other Helpful Tips

• • Frequently Asked Questions on inReach Weather

  • Preparing Your inReach for a Trip