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How to Reset Montana 700 Series Device
There are a few instances in which it is necessary to perform a full reset on a Montana® 700 series outdoor handheld, including the following:
- Not receiving a satellite signal
- Restoring the factory default settings
- Not functioning properly
The information and steps below will walk you through backing up your data and resetting.
Before Resetting
Performing a full reset can cause user data loss. User data is waypoints, routes, tracks, activities and geocaches.
It is recommended to back up important data with BaseCamp™ software before resetting. For steps, see Related.
Note: The Montana 700i, 710i, 750i, and 760i outdoor handhelds back up data to your Garmin Explore™ Website account via the Garmin Explore™ App. You can also back up data with BaseCamp software.
If removing data is desired to eliminate corrupt data or free up space, see Related.
Performing a Full Reset
- Power off the Montana
- Press and hold Power until the LED becomes red, then release
- Double-tap Power to start the reset
- The screen will indicate it is resetting and display the progress, then shut off
- Power the Montana back on normally
- Select your language
- The Montana 700i, 710i, 750i, and 760i handhelds will display the option to Activate or Skip, select Skip. You will then need to re-pair and sync with the Explore app
The Montana handheld is now reset and ready for use.