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Getting Started With the Montana 700

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

How Do I Get Started?

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

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

    Learn More About the Touchscreen and Buttons

    Button and Touchscreen Reference

    ONE POWER

    • Press to open the status page.
    • Press and hold to turn the device on.
    • Press and hold to turn the device off.

    TWO SOS

    • Initiate or cancel an SOS request.

    THREE TOUCHSCREEN

    • Tap the screen to select an item.
    • Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
    • Select Checkmark to save your changes and close the page.
    • Select X to close the page.
    • Select Back Arrow to return to the previous page.
    • Select Home Icon to open the main menu.
    • Select three-bar menu icon to view specific menu items for the page you are viewing.

  2. Choose your language by scrolling through the list, and select your language.
  3. Once the language is selected, the handheld will display the map page.
  4. We recommend pairing your Montana 700 with the Garmin Explore app. For pairing instructions, see - Pairing the Montana 700 Series with a Phone or Tablet.

Learn More About the Montana 700

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

Connected Features

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

Battery Features

Customizing Settings

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