New Garmin Montana - Page 382

Jon_PDX · 10-27-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTBYK

My iPhone 4 w/ iOS5 showed on my Windows 7 BC. But now I'm all Mac and of course no Mass Storage Mode allowed for iPhones (at least not my iPhone 5).

Cheers,

Yup, just tried on my Mac and it does not show like it does under Win-7.

Interesting there is no Mass Storage mode for iPhones on the Mac. You would think Apple would allow that for one of their products.

So is there a way to import photos I took on my phone into BC on the Mac? I'm assuming any photos I take with the Montana will show up on the Mac or does the lack of Mass Storage mode also come into play with the Montana on the Mac?

Jon...

dacrazyrn · 10-27-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon_PDX

So is there a way to import photos I took on my phone into BC on the Mac? I'm assuming any photos I take with the Montana will show up on the Mac or does the lack of Mass Storage mode also come into play with the Montana on the Mac?

Jon...

I guess THIS, then Import them or drag and drop(?) But you can Import them from your puter

DRTBYK · 10-28-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dacrazyrn

I guess THIS, then Import them or drag and drop(?) But you can Import them from your puter

My "no Mass Storage Mode" was in reference to the iPhone iOS not the Mac OS. Just about any Mac app that deals with Photos will pull the photos off or your iPhone when connected to the Mac. You just need to have access to those photos in a folder on the Mac. Then just drag/drop them into the List you want or select a Track and right-click->Match Photos to Tracks...

Cheers,

Jon_PDX · 10-28-2012, 10:24 AM

Thanks to both of you for the Mac / BC / Photo tips. I've been trying to use my Mac more to get away from Windows and still have a lot to learn after 20+ years with MS products.

I did not know about the "right-click->Match Photos to Tracks..." trick.

Is there a thread like this one for BC so I don't clutter up this thread with my BC questions?

Jon...

FNMAN · 10-29-2012, 07:25 AM

This happened all weekend. The faster I rode the more the display rotated . If I held on to it as I rode, it seemed to stop and stabilize.

I looked back through the thread but could not find a solution.

Sorry if this has been covered already.

Thanks,

Emmbeedee · 10-29-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FNMAN

This happened all weekend. The faster I rode the more the display rotated . If I held on to it as I rode, it seemed to stop and stabilize.

I looked back through the thread but could not find a solution.

Sorry if this has been covered already.

Thanks,

Go to Setup/Display/ and lock the display in the orientation you need.

FNMAN · 10-29-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

Go to Setup/Display/ and lock the display in the orientation you need.

Thank you Sir!

CanadianX · 10-29-2012, 09:15 AM

Looking to replace my now defunct eTrex and also looking to add a GPS to my KTM. Initially I was thinking of simply getting a mount for the 550 so I could simply take the Zumo from the big bike and put it on the KTM and just buy another eTrex for a handheld. However the Montana seems to do both and is a better offroad option and likely a better (more user options) GPS overall. Now the rub, I'm not a big user of all the add ons but think I'd like the option to rotate from portrait to landscape and might be more likely to become a GPS Jedi with a little education on the benefits and uses.

So Montana yes or Montana no?

Yossarian™ · 10-29-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianX

So Montana yes or Montana no?

Yes. It'll beat the heck out the eTrex for your offroading. That alone is worth it.

Emmbeedee · 10-29-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianX

Now the rub, I'm not a big user of all the add ons but think I'd like the option to rotate from portrait to landscape and might be more likely to become a GPS Jedi with a little education on the benefits and uses.

So Montana yes or Montana no?

Montana Yes, no question. The orientation switch is very useful but it's only one of many advantages.

Another big one is the "Rugged Mount" which solves all the power problems - no more USB only power source. And the wireless transfer feature is something many people don't think they'll ever need until someone offers to send them a track/route but there's no computer around to do it with.

Albie · 10-29-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianX

Looking to replace my now defunt eTrek and also looking to add a GPS to my KTM. Initially I was thinking of simply getting a mount for the 550 so I could simply take the Zumo from the big bike and put it on the KTM and just buy another eTrek for a handheld. However the Montana seems to do both and is a better offroad option and likely a better (more user options) GPS overall. Now the rub, I'm not a big user of all the add ons but think I'd like the option to rotate from portrait to landscape and might be more likely to become a GPS Jedi with a little education on the benefits and uses.

So Montana yes or Montana no?

The Montana in landscape mode is hard to beat.

Emmbeedee · 10-29-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Albie

The Montana in landscape mode is hard to beat.

So is Portrait mode:

250senuf · 10-29-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

So is Portrait mode:....

might be Portrait mode but shot in landscape orientation.

Albie · 10-30-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 250senuf

might be Portrait mode but shot in landscape orientation.

Bonerov · 10-30-2012, 01:57 PM

I've been going nuts for months trying to find a good GPS solution for my needs. I am currently at about 90% street and 10% dirt, but have been moving more and more towards the dirt exploration end of the spectrum lately. After much deliberation, I ordered the Montana 600 today from GPS City. I didn't order any maps, as I'm hoping to be able to find some free online maps. Worst case, I end up braking down later and ordering the Western US DVD. I'm still in shock that I spent that much on a GPS, but I'm VERY excited to get it in my hot little hand and start messing with it. Thank you all, in advance, for your patience with my inevitable stupid questions.

10-28-2012, 10:24 AM	#5719
Jon_PDX Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Clackamas, OR - USA Oddometer: 925	Thanks to both of you for the Mac / BC / Photo tips. I've been trying to use my Mac more to get away from Windows and still have a lot to learn after 20+ years with MS products. I did not know about the "right-click->Match Photos to Tracks..." trick. Is there a thread like this one for BC so I don't clutter up this thread with my BC questions? Jon... __________________ 2007 FZ6 Past Bikes.....Check with my Wife.....I've lost count :-)

10-29-2012, 07:25 AM	#5720
FNMAN Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Mid-MO Oddometer: 76	Display Rotates-Vibration Issues? This happened all weekend. The faster I rode the more the display rotated . If I held on to it as I rode, it seemed to stop and stabilize. I looked back through the thread but could not find a solution. Sorry if this has been covered already. Thanks, __________________ Guns Are Cool! 2008 YAM WR250R-SOLD 2010 BMW F800GS Lava Orange

10-29-2012, 09:15 AM	#5723
CanadianX Oh!? That is deep. Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 759	Montana yes or Montana no? Looking to replace my now defunct eTrex and also looking to add a GPS to my KTM. Initially I was thinking of simply getting a mount for the 550 so I could simply take the Zumo from the big bike and put it on the KTM and just buy another eTrex for a handheld. However the Montana seems to do both and is a better offroad option and likely a better (more user options) GPS overall. Now the rub, I'm not a big user of all the add ons but think I'd like the option to rotate from portrait to landscape and might be more likely to become a GPS Jedi with a little education on the benefits and uses. So Montana yes or Montana no? CanadianX screwed with this post 10-30-2012 at 06:06 AM

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10-30-2012, 01:57 PM	#5730
Bonerov Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Oddometer: 167	I've been going nuts for months trying to find a good GPS solution for my needs. I am currently at about 90% street and 10% dirt, but have been moving more and more towards the dirt exploration end of the spectrum lately. After much deliberation, I ordered the Montana 600 today from GPS City. I didn't order any maps, as I'm hoping to be able to find some free online maps. Worst case, I end up braking down later and ordering the Western US DVD. I'm still in shock that I spent that much on a GPS, but I'm VERY excited to get it in my hot little hand and start messing with it. Thank you all, in advance, for your patience with my inevitable stupid questions.