Garmin Monterra Quick Start Manual Download Page 3

2

Pull up on the side of the battery pack closest to the power 

button.

Installing AA Batteries

Instead of the battery pack (

page 2

), you can use alkaline, 

NiMH, or lithium AA batteries. This is useful when you are on 

the trail and cannot charge the battery pack. Use NiMH or 

lithium batteries for best results.

NOTE: 

Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended when 

using the camera feature.

1

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the 

cover.

2

Insert three AA batteries, observing polarity.

3

Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.

Turning On the Device

Select  .

Setting Up the Device

The first time you turn on the device, you must set up basic 

device settings. You can also set up accounts.

1

Turn on the device.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the Touchscreen

• Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll 

the screen.

• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
• Spread two fingers to zoom in.
• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
• Select 

 to return to the previous page.

• Select 

 to return to the home screen.

• Select   to view additional options for the page you are 

viewing.

Home Screen

À

Swipe down to view notifications.

Á

Enter text to start a search.

Â

Swipe left and right to switch pages.
Hold to customize shortcuts, widgets, or wallpaper.

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Hold to drag shortcuts in or out of the dock.

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Touch to view all installed apps.

Viewing Notifications

1

Swipe down from the top of the screen.
The list of notifications appears.

2

Select an option:
• To launch the action or app mentioned in the notification, 

select the notification.

• To dismiss a notification, swipe the notification to the 

right.

Enabling GPS

For more information about GPS, go to 

www.garmin.com

/aboutGPS

.

Select 

Settings

 > 

Location services

 > 

GPS satellites

.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Wi-Fi

.

2

If necessary, select the toggle switch to turn on Wi-Fi.

3

If necessary, select 

Scan

 to scan for available networks.

4

Select a wireless network.

5

If necessary, enter the encryption key.

The device connects to the wireless network. The device 

remembers the network information and connects automatically 

when you return to this location in the future.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the device software, you must be 

connected to a wireless network.
The device checks for software updates periodically when it is 

connected to a wireless network. A notification appears when a 

software update is available. You can also check for updates 

manually.

1

Select an option:
• When a software update notification appears, swipe down 

from the top of the screen, and select 

New software 

update available

.

• To check for an update manually, select 

Settings

 > 

About Monterra

 > 

System updates

.

The device checks for available updates. This may take 

several minutes.

2

Select 

Download

, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen

You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.

1

Hold the power key.

2

Select 

Touch Lock

 to toggle the screen lock on or off.

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.

Creating a Waypoint

You can save your current location as a waypoint.

1

Select 

Mark Waypoint

.

2

If necessary, select 

Edit

 to change the name or other 

waypoint data.

3

Select 

Save

.

Tracks

A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains 

information about points along the recorded path, including 

time, location, and elevation for each point.

Pausing Track Recording

1

Swipe down from the top of the screen.
The list of notifications appears.

2

Select   next to 

Track Recording On

.

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