New Garmin Montana

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by Bli55

I have refrained from posting lots of questions when first getting to know my Montana 600, and many have resolved themselves with help of this thread, wiki and google.
Try it for a couple of months too...

Anyway, here are issues that are still troubling me:

I have 6 shortcuts:

- 2 that turn current track log visibility on/off.
- 2 that turn map view from top view to perspective (automotive) and back.
- 2 that turn routing method from direct to automotive and back.

All these are set to enable the appropriate setting and return to map.

Problem is that none of them work!!

Return to map is ok, but setting which was meant to change stays the same (checked this in the menu as well).
In contrast, manually going and changing settings in the menus gives the right outcome wrt view, routing or track visibility.

Any ideas?

Sorry, I have no idea why your shortcuts don't work, but rather than make subtle changes to a particular profile via shortcuts, I prefer to have multiple profiles reflecting the use, and shortcuts that take me to the profiles.

That works really well for me.

I can see the last four of your shortcuts working well in the 'shortcut to profile' model.

[TravellingStrom]

My shortcuts that I added are also intermittent. Two like yours, Track up and Automotive mode works on occasion but not always

Nothing comes to mind as to why it works on occasion but not others very annoying

[ChadHahn]

Originally Posted by Riteris

Several months ago, I was looking for a bluetooth device like the previously mentioned one for several different applications. It seems to me there was nothing out there that worked consistantly (if it worked at all... is pairing all that difficult?)


I gave up.

Has bluetooth technology and product range improved lately or do I just need to take a chance and hope for the best?

It was easy to pair the transmitter and helmet. I put them both in pairing mode and the pushed the button on my helmet to sync them. That was it.

Chad

[Riteris]

Originally Posted by ChadHahn

It was easy to pair the transmitter and helmet. I put them both in pairing mode and the pushed the button on my helmet to sync them. That was it.

Chad

That works for me. I will give it a try.

Thank you.

[ChadHahn]

Originally Posted by Riteris

That works for me. I will give it a try.

Thank you.

I hope it works for you.

Chad

[MizzouRider]

I put together a quick route on map source Friday, and took the bike out on Saturday. Couple of questions;

The Montana shut off a couple of times. I would hit the power button and it jumped right back in place, no problem.
Is this the loose battery issue? It happened twice. One when I was on the smooth blacktop. If its the loose battery, does the foam plug go above or below the battery? Or, is this possibly just a loose connection in the mount?

Second, it shows me on the screen how many miles to destination, but does not give me a ETA, or distance to next turn, can I add those fields to the map/route screen? I know these are probably answered elsewhere, put I'm not all that proficient at searching out answers. Or, I'm just a lazy bas&@rd..
Thanks
Jeff

[Bonerov]

You can add whatever fields you want to your dashboard. The Wiki has the best instructions for doing so, and is well worth the read. Not sure about the ear plug, as I've never had my Montana shut off, but I would assume it goes between the battery and the battery cover.

[MizzouRider]

Originally Posted by Bonerov

You can add whatever fields you want to your dashboard. The Wiki has the best instructions for doing so, and is well worth the read. Not sure about the ear plug, as I've never had my Montana shut off, but I would assume it goes between the battery and the battery cover.

Good to hear. I'll check it out. I was playing with the Montana yesterday and noticed 6 blank boxes to add fields. I just couldn't get past that to add anything.
Thx

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by MizzouRider

Good to hear. I'll check it out. I was playing with the Montana yesterday and noticed 6 blank boxes to add fields. I just couldn't get past that to add anything.
Thx

Here's where I place my earplug:



Hasn't shut off once since I placed it there.

Also, WRT the Data Fields - if you can't just click the field to add a value or change the existing one, hit the Menu button, and unlock the Data Fields. It's a good idea to lock them once you have the screen set up as you want it. Also, you can add many more screens in the Trip Computer menu. Just page down as often as necessary to do so.

[Rocky TFS]

Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

Also, you can add many more screens in the Trip Computer menu. Just page down as often as necessary to do so.

MBD, you are a wonder! Now I've had this thing nearly a year and I still didn't know that!

Actually, on mine I need to hit the Insert button to get the next empty page, then tap an empty field and put whatever you like in there.

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by Rocky TFS

MBD, you are a wonder! Now I've had this thing nearly a year and I still didn't know that!

Actually, on mine I need to hit the Insert button to get the next empty page, then tap an empty field and put whatever you like in there.

I guess I must have hit the insert button to get those extra screens so long ago I forgot how they ended up there.

[Rocky TFS]

Originally Posted by MizzouRider

The Montana shut off a couple of times. I would hit the power button and it jumped right back in place, no problem.
Is this the loose battery issue? It happened twice. One when I was on the smooth blacktop. If its the loose battery, does the foam plug go above or below the battery? Or, is this possibly just a loose connection in the mount?

Could be either one. Definitely put an earplug in there as Emmbeedee showed, in fact put in two for good measure! You didn't say whether you have power direct from the battery or switched. I prefer direct, since it eliminates several potential problems and I don't seem to have any problem remembering to remove it from the mount when I get home or into camp. I generally don't leave it in the mount even for lunch stops unless far from civilization.

The unit is incredibly sensitive to current variations or micro-second interruptions, so checking every connection and making them as secure as possible is a very good idea.

[MizzouRider]

Originally Posted by Rocky TFS

Could be either one. Definitely put an earplug in there as Emmbeedee showed, in fact put in two for good measure! You didn't say whether you have power direct from the battery or switched. I prefer direct, since it eliminates several potential problems and I don't seem to have any problem remembering to remove it from the mount when I get home or into camp. I generally don't leave it in the mount even for lunch stops unless far from civilization.

The unit is incredibly sensitive to current variations or micro-second interruptions, so checking every connection and making them as secure as possible is a very good idea.

I'm hoping the earplug under the battery cover will do the trick.
I have the rugged mount, so I'm direct wired. I elect to keep power on every time I remove it from the holder, then do a manual shut down. No other problems.

[MizzouRider]

Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

Also, WRT the Data Fields - if you can't just click the field to add a value or change the existing one, hit the Menu button, and unlock the Data Fields. It's a good idea to lock them once you have the screen set up as you want it. Also, you can add many more screens in the Trip Computer menu. Just page down as often as necessary to do so.

Ok, all I have to do now is figure out where the data fields are, and unlock them.
I'm really so inept at this. It's hard to look at my complete ignorance on display. If I had asked such a noob question in many forums, I'd be well done from the flames.
Thanks

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by MizzouRider

Ok, all I have to do now is figure out where the data fields are, and unlock them.
I'm really so inept at this. It's hard to look at my complete ignorance on display. If I had asked such a noob question in many forums, I'd be well done from the flames.
Thanks

I hope you realize we are talking about the Trip Computer data fields. You can add data fields to the map screen too as long as you choose the right Dashboard.


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