New Garmin Montana - Page 445

MizzouRider · 01-21-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

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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I was able to change both!! It helps to unlock the data fields. I went with speed, heading, distance to next, and ETA at Dest on my map. I also added six data fields to the trip computer. Then locked the data fields. Really very simple. Lots of choices. Now I've got to figure out how to set up different profiles and short cuts. Oh boy...
Thanks.

Emmbeedee · 01-21-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRider

I was able to change both!! It helps to unlock the data fields. I went with speed, heading, distance to next, and ETA at Dest on my map. I also added six data fields to the trip computer. Then locked the data fields. Really very simple. Lots of choices. Now I've got to figure out how to set up different profiles and short cuts. Oh boy...
Thanks.

Glad to hear you're working it out. The best way to learn how it works is to just play with it when you are not under pressure and needing it for guidance. Then when you really do need it, you'll know exactly how it works.

AlaskaDave · 01-21-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

I've had similar problems regarding shutdowns. It doesn't happen often and I don't recall the roads where it happened as being especially rough. However, I will try the earplug trick even though I cannot understand why the battery connection would affect the power while connected to the AMPs mount.

Emmbeedee · 01-21-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AlaskaDave

I will try the earplug trick even though I cannot understand why the battery connection would affect the power while connected to the AMPs mount.

I was curious about that too at the time but mine was shutting down very often on one ride where the roads weren't rough, but I was revving the engine through the gears and it shut off or gave me the "Wrong Battery" message repeatedly until I stuck the earplug in the battery case.

My wife's did exactly the same and was cured the same way. The earplug seems to dampen the battery's movement.

woodsatyr · 01-21-2013, 05:05 PM

A while back, I set the Montana so that when I put it in the car mount, it switches to Automotive profile; and when I put it in the rugged mount on the motorcycle, it switches to Motorcycle profile. I noticed recently that it didn't switch. I searched everywhere I could think of and can't find where that setting is. Do any of you guys know where that is?

TIA...

AlaskaDave · 01-21-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

I was curious about that too at the time but mine was shutting down very often on one ride where the roads weren't rough, but I was revving the engine through the gears and it shut off or gave me the "Wrong Battery" message repeatedly until I stuck the earplug in the battery case.

My wife's did exactly the same and was cured the same way. The earplug seems to dampen the battery's movement.

Alright-y, then. Done. And thanks.

Emmbeedee · 01-21-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by woodsatyr

A while back, I set the Montana so that when I put it in the car mount, it switches to Automotive profile; and when I put it in the rugged mount on the motorcycle, it switches to Motorcycle profile. I noticed recently that it didn't switch. I searched everywhere I could think of and can't find where that setting is. Do any of you guys know where that is?

TIA...

Setup/Profiles/Menu/Set Mount Profile.

I agree, it is hard to find.

eddyturn · 01-21-2013, 09:13 PM

Oh faaaack. My 600 will be here on Wednesday courtesy of FedEx and GPS City. Diving in and holding my breath. I'll still keep one of my 478's around as a back up but hope I can remember all of these posts when the time comes.

Riteris · 01-22-2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by woodsatyr

A while back, I set the Montana so that when I put it in the car mount, it switches to Automotive profile; and when I put it in the rugged mount on the motorcycle, it switches to Motorcycle profile. I noticed recently that it didn't switch. I searched everywhere I could think of and can't find where that setting is. Do any of you guys know where that is?

TIA...

I had the same thing happen. Why does the Montana "forget" stuff???

Emmbeedee · 01-22-2013, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Riteris

I had the same thing happen. Why does the Montana "forget" stuff???

I think sometimes what happens is a software update breaks things like that, and you have to go back and restore the connection again through the menu.

Just a guess on my part, though.

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Riteris · 01-22-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

I think sometimes what happens is a software update breaks things like that, and you have to go back and restore the connection again through the menu.

Just a guess on my part, though.

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I did update the maps around the same time I noticed the issue. I am not saying that caused the issue but that is the only coincidence I can think of.

Emoto · 01-22-2013, 06:59 AM

Do we know of a config file that holds those settings? If so, maybe we could backup that file prior to an update and then restore it after, and this would prevent it "forgetting"?

Riteris · 01-22-2013, 08:39 AM

I think it might be more user error on my part. AAAAAUUUUGH!!!

Under "External Power Only" in "Set Mount Profiles," the selection was "Last Used." I changed it to "No Change." I am guessing the change happened when I plugged it in to update the maps.

Can we get a "No Change" selection on all the features of this thing?

GaM · 01-22-2013, 09:57 AM

Is the power cable an integral part of the rugged mount? I can't find a pic that shows how the cable hooks in. I've always been able to have a cable on each bike and just move the cradle to the bike I was using. I don't even see a separate part number for the power cable though. Am going to need the rugged cradle with power cable for each bike?

bighopper · 01-22-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GaM

Is the power cable an integral part of the rugged mount? I can't find a pic that shows how the cable hooks in. I've always been able to have a cable on each bike and just move the cradle to the bike I was using. I don't even see a separate part number for the power cable though. Am going to need the rugged cradle with power cable for each bike?

Sorry it is part of the rugged mount. But the car mount has a cable that can be disconnected, but the mount is only a snap in style.

01-21-2013, 05:05 PM	#6665
woodsatyr What?!!! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: NE FL Oddometer: 254	A while back, I set the Montana so that when I put it in the car mount, it switches to Automotive profile; and when I put it in the rugged mount on the motorcycle, it switches to Motorcycle profile. I noticed recently that it didn't switch. I searched everywhere I could think of and can't find where that setting is. Do any of you guys know where that is? TIA... __________________ I'm still hot... it just comes in flashes now.

01-21-2013, 09:13 PM	#6668
eddyturn Wannabe Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Hesperus, CO Oddometer: 1,003	Oh faaaack. My 600 will be here on Wednesday courtesy of FedEx and GPS City. Diving in and holding my breath. I'll still keep one of my 478's around as a back up but hope I can remember all of these posts when the time comes. __________________ All things being equal... fat people use more soap

01-22-2013, 06:59 AM	#6672
Emoto Sure, why not? Joined: Feb 2004 Location: SE Mass Oddometer: 16,304	Do we know of a config file that holds those settings? If so, maybe we could backup that file prior to an update and then restore it after, and this would prevent it "forgetting"? __________________ Eventual Master of the Obvious 2005 R1200GS \| 2013 R11200GSW \| SOHC4 208 \| DoD 2032 \| BMWMOA \| BMWRA \| YB Proud walking jingle in the midnight sun. Smugmug Coupon: mStnWv71mNkjo Join the NRA: http://membership.nrahq.org/

01-22-2013, 08:39 AM	#6673
Riteris Dessert Runner Joined: Aug 2002 Location: The Nation's Capital Oddometer: 2,553	I think it might be more user error on my part. AAAAAUUUUGH!!! Under "External Power Only" in "Set Mount Profiles," the selection was "Last Used." I changed it to "No Change." I am guessing the change happened when I plugged it in to update the maps. Can we get a "No Change" selection on all the features of this thing? __________________ Chris I am taking the advice of all those people that told me, "Hey kid, why don't you go play in traffic!"

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01-22-2013, 09:57 AM	#6674
GaM Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Oddometer: 1,876	Is the power cable an integral part of the rugged mount? I can't find a pic that shows how the cable hooks in. I've always been able to have a cable on each bike and just move the cradle to the bike I was using. I don't even see a separate part number for the power cable though. Am going to need the rugged cradle with power cable for each bike?