User manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- inReach Features
- Viewing the Main Pages
- Connected Features
- Navigation
- Where To? Page
- Waypoints
- Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint
- Saving a Location on the Map as a Waypoint
- Navigating to a Waypoint
- Finding a Waypoint
- Editing a Waypoint
- Deleting a Waypoint
- Changing the Photo for a Waypoint
- Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
- Projecting a Waypoint from a Saved Waypoint
- Moving a Waypoint on the Map
- Finding a Location Near a Waypoint
- Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm
- Adding a Waypoint to a Route
- Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location
- Routes
- Recordings
- Courses
- Weather
- Main Menu Applications
- Customizing the Main Menu
- Garmin Adventures
- Setting an Alarm
- Calculating the Size of an Area
- BirdsEye Imagery
- Camera and Photos
- Dog Tracking
- Using the Flashlight
- Geocaches
- Using the inReach Remote
- Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location
- Selecting a Profile
- Setting a Proximity Alarm
- Satellite Page
- Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
- Using the VIRB Remote
- Customizing the Device
- Custom Data Fields and Dashboards
- Rotating the Screen
- Setup Menu
- System Settings
- Display Settings
- Bluetooth Settings
- Wi‑Fi Settings
- Routing Settings
- Turning On Expedition Mode
- Setting the Device Tones
- Camera Settings
- Geocaching Settings
- Wireless Sensors
- Fitness Settings
- Marine Settings
- Menu Settings
- Position Format Settings
- Changing the Units of Measure
- Time Settings
- Accessibility Settings
- Profiles
- Resetting Data and Settings
- Device Information
- Appendix
- Index
Connected Features
Connected features are available for your Montana device when you connect the device to a wireless network or
a compatible smartphone using Bluetooth technology. Some features require you to install the Garmin Connect
™
app or Garmin Explore app on your smartphone. Go to garmin.com/apps for more information.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
Connect IQ
™
: Allows you to extend your device features with widgets, data fields, and apps using the Connect IQ
app.
EPO Downloads: Allows you to download an extended prediction orbit file to quickly locate GPS satellites and
reduce the time it takes to get an initial GPS fix using the Garmin Connect app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi
network.
BirdsEye imagery: Allows you to download BirdsEye Satellite Imagery directly to your device when connected to
a Wi‑Fi network.
Garmin Explore: The Garmin Explore app syncs and shares waypoints, tracks, and routes with your device. You
can also download maps to your smartphone for offline access.
Live Geocache Data: Provides paid or subscription-free services to view live geocache data from
www.geocaching.com using the Garmin Connect app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
Tracking: Allows you to record track points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network. You can invite
contacts by sending them an inReach message from the field. This feature allows your contacts to view your
live data on a MapShare tracking page using your Garmin Explore account.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or
social media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your Montana device using the Garmin
Connect app.
Software Updates: Allows you to receive updates for your device software using the Garmin Connect app or
when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
Active Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and weather forecasts using the Garmin
Connect app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
inReach Weather: Allows you to receive weather information through your inReach subscription. You can
request a basic, premium, or marine weather forecast.
Connected Feature Requirements
Some features require a smartphone and a specific app on your smartphone.
Feature
Connected to a Paired Smartphone with
the Garmin Connect App
Connected to a Wi‑Fi Network
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect Yes Yes
Software updates Yes Yes
EPO downloads Yes Yes
Live geocache data Yes Yes
Weather Yes Yes
Phone notifications Yes
1
No
Connect IQ Yes No
BirdsEye Direct imagery No Yes
1
The device receives phone notifications from a paired iOS
®
phone directly, and through the Garmin Connect app on an Android
™
phone.
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