New Garmin Montana - Page 450

Drif10 · 01-27-2013, 03:27 PM

Found a weird glitch, maybe emmbeedee can duplicate it.

Was east bound on the 417 out of Renfrew heading to Alexandria. So, 417E through Ottawa. Used to a Garmin giving directions to stay on 417 @ 416, and on 417 at the split.

It did that. But it also had me jumping off at Metcalfe, then back on.

Next time you're through there Mike, see what yours does.

Emmbeedee · 01-27-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Drif10

Found a weird glitch, maybe emmbeedee can duplicate it.

Was east bound on the 417 out of Renfrew heading to Alexandria. So, 417E through Ottawa. Used to a Garmin giving directions to stay on 417 @ 416, and on 417 at the split.

It did that. But it also had me jumping off at Metcalfe, then back on.

Next time you're through there Mike, see what yours does.

Which map? Likely City Nav? Were you using Shorter Distance or Faster Time in your routing option?

I have to go through there on Tuesday so I'll give it a try.

Drif10 · 01-27-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

Which map? Likely City Nav? Were you using Shorter Distance or Faster Time in your routing option?

I have to go through there on Tuesday so I'll give it a try.

Latest citynav, faster time.

Wasn't like I needed the navaid, was just using for eta, so I didn't really notice what it was doing until the turn directions popped up at Bronson.

Emmbeedee · 01-27-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Drif10

Wasn't like I needed the navaid, was just using for eta, so I didn't really notice what it was doing until the turn directions popped up at Bronson.

I do that too, navigating with the gps when I already know the best route. I find I get a better understanding of if/how it works, and if I can trust it or not.

Emmbeedee · 01-27-2013, 04:54 PM

These RAM parts might be useful to mount the Rugged Mount base on a dash where you don't have access to the other side or if your gps vibrates on your bike: RAM Mari-nuts

I just noticed them in the "New stuff from RAM" section of GPSCity.

Bli55 · 01-27-2013, 05:12 PM

Try to buy well nuts.

Emmbeedee · 01-27-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bli55

Try to buy well nuts.

I knew I saw those Mari-nuts somewhere before, just didn't remember what they're called outside the RAM world.

Wellnuts. Thanks for the reminder.

BogeyMan · 01-28-2013, 10:13 AM

I noticed this weekend that my Montana 650 wasn't quite "right" - so I [tried to] perform a screen calibration [Setup/Display/Screen Calibration].

Now I get stuck in what appears to be an infinite loop, with the last step being a horizontal line across the bottom of the screen (regardless of orientation) with no dot to press, then it loops back to the start...

I've tried this both from the menu and a power-on reset.

Anyone else?

Emmbeedee · 01-28-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogeyMan

I noticed this weekend that my Montana 650 wasn't quite "right" - so I [tried to] perform a screen calibration [Setup/Display/Screen Calibration].

Now I get stuck in what appears to be an infinite loop, with the last step being a horizontal line across the bottom of the screen (regardless of orientation) with no dot to press, then it loops back to the start...

I've tried this both from the menu and a power-on reset.

Anyone else?

Calibration issues have not been heard of much recently. Is yours an early unit? I'd call Garmin asap if I was you.

Phone Numbers

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atlas cached · 01-28-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogeyMan

I noticed this weekend that my Montana 650 wasn't quite "right" - so I [tried to] perform a screen calibration [Setup/Display/Screen Calibration].

Now I get stuck in what appears to be an infinite loop, with the last step being a horizontal line across the bottom of the screen (regardless of orientation) with no dot to press, then it loops back to the start...

I've tried this both from the menu and a power-on reset.

Anyone else?

Yes, as MBD suggest, call Garmin!

Also, if you can, take a photo with your smartphone etc and post here so we can see what the screen look slike when this happens?

Thank You!

dlh62c · 01-28-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon_PDX

What am I missing that is causing you, or anyone else, to be limited to 650 km?

Its not the mileage, but the 50 via point limit.

Check to see if your route is under 50 via points.

daryl

cablebandit · 01-28-2013, 11:19 AM

Yeah. I just plugged in Fairbanks AK from my house and got a route after about 4 minutes of "calculating" Looks like I can be there in a tick over 64 hours.

That route is about 4100 miles. No waypoints just using "where to"

Navy Chief · 01-28-2013, 11:37 AM

Okay I know I have seen this someplace in this thread but the wonderful search here will not let me search for the terms I need and I don't want to re-read 450 pages of stuff....

What are the pros and cons for installing City Navigator to internal memory vs on external SD card?

cablebandit · 01-28-2013, 11:39 AM

None that I can think of other than if your maps are loaded on the SD card and there is something hinky with the maps that causes the unit not to boot you can always remove the SD card and reboot without the hinky map data.

That's one fine run-on sentence.

FatChance · 01-28-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Navy Chief

What are the pros and cons for installing City Navigator to internal memory vs on external SD card?

I have a Montana 600 and a eTrex 20 and got CNNA on a uSD card so I can use it on either device without the need to purchase CNNA twice.

01-27-2013, 03:27 PM	#6736
Drif10 Accredited Jackass Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Gates of Moscow Oddometer: 42,790	Found a weird glitch, maybe emmbeedee can duplicate it. Was east bound on the 417 out of Renfrew heading to Alexandria. So, 417E through Ottawa. Used to a Garmin giving directions to stay on 417 @ 416, and on 417 at the split. It did that. But it also had me jumping off at Metcalfe, then back on. Next time you're through there Mike, see what yours does. __________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away. George Carlin

01-27-2013, 04:54 PM	#6740
Emmbeedee Procrastinators Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Near Ottawa, ON, Canada Oddometer: 5,789	These RAM parts might be useful to mount the Rugged Mount base on a dash where you don't have access to the other side or if your gps vibrates on your bike: RAM Mari-nuts I just noticed them in the "New stuff from RAM" section of GPSCity. __________________ Want to know more about the Garmin Montana? See the Wisdom and FAQ Thread. "Don't play a lute to a cow" (Old Chinese Idiom) "The motorcycle, being poorly designed for both flight and marine operation, sustained significant external and internal damage," police noted.

01-28-2013, 10:13 AM	#6743
BogeyMan Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Oddometer: 344	Screen calibration issue? I noticed this weekend that my Montana 650 wasn't quite "right" - so I [tried to] perform a screen calibration [Setup/Display/Screen Calibration]. Now I get stuck in what appears to be an infinite loop, with the last step being a horizontal line across the bottom of the screen (regardless of orientation) with no dot to press, then it loops back to the start... I've tried this both from the menu and a power-on reset. Anyone else? __________________ '06 BMW R1200GS - '11 Husaberg FE570S - http://photos.boggis.com

01-28-2013, 11:19 AM	#6747
cablebandit Web Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: State College PA Oddometer: 551	Yeah. I just plugged in Fairbanks AK from my house and got a route after about 4 minutes of "calculating" Looks like I can be there in a tick over 64 hours. That route is about 4100 miles. No waypoints just using "where to" __________________ IBA #33260

01-28-2013, 11:39 AM	#6749
cablebandit Web Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: State College PA Oddometer: 551	None that I can think of other than if your maps are loaded on the SD card and there is something hinky with the maps that causes the unit not to boot you can always remove the SD card and reboot without the hinky map data. That's one fine run-on sentence. __________________ IBA #33260

01-27-2013, 05:12 PM	#6741
Bli55 Ev. Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Казань Oddometer: 70	Try to buy well nuts.

01-28-2013, 11:37 AM	#6748
Navy Chief Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Waynesboro, PA Oddometer: 672	Okay I know I have seen this someplace in this thread but the wonderful search here will not let me search for the terms I need and I don't want to re-read 450 pages of stuff.... What are the pros and cons for installing City Navigator to internal memory vs on external SD card?

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