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Montana (WebUpdater) software version 7.60

as of February 11, 2019

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(17.98 MB)

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Change History

Changes made from version 7.50 to 7.60:

Fixed issue where unit could not exit charging page.

Changes made from version 7.40 to 7.50:

Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.

Changes made from version 7.30 to 7.40:

Fixed possible lockup during Points of Interest searches.

Changes made from version 7.20 to 7.30:

Fixed possible shutdown when creating automotive routes with certain maps.

Changes made from version 7.10 to 7.20:

Fixed issue where touching the screen would wake up the unit when it was in battery save mode.
Fixed possible freeze when the unit was in mass storage mode and then unplugged.

Changes made from version 7.00 to 7.10:

Fixed issue where waypoint time would show 'am' for waypoints marked as 12:xx pm.
Fixed issue where the trip computer total time was not being reset when the 'reset both track and trip data' option was selected.
Fixed intermittent issue where device was not recognized for mass storage when connected via USB.

Changes made from version 6.80 to 7.00:

Added support for optional MTP interface mode (Setup > System > Interface)

Changes made from version 6.50 to 6.80:

Added ETRS89 datum
Fixed possible issue with viewing a route on the map
Fixed possible incorrect geocache terrain score on map
Fixed date field in certain languages

Changes made from version 6.40 to 6.50:

Improved 'Save Portion' track feature. When saving a portion, the device now remembers that position in the track log so it can be used as a track segment for future portion saving.
Fixed possible erroneous track point on power on.

Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.40:

Fixed several track distance statistic issues
Fixed waypoint distances being listed incorrectly for Waypoint Averaging
Fixed certain alarm tones using the internal beeper instead of using the automotive mount speaker (when present)

Changes made from version 6.10 to 6.20:

Improved cartography support (Garmin Hunt View maps)
Improved boot time when a large amount of BirdsEye satellite imagery is present

Changes made from version 5.90 to 6.10:

Fixed issue with barometer when auto calibration is turned off.
Fixed missing ascent, descent, and elevation statistics when reviewing certain tracks.
Fixed issue with power off pressure trending.
Fixed issue with geocaching filter when the OpenCaching.com geocaching style is selected.

Changes made from version 5.70 to 5.90:

Improved average ascent and average descent data fields
Improved vertical speed and grade data fields

Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.70:

Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography
Improved display of marine-specific lines in BlueChart g2 maps
Improved boot time when large amounts of photos are present
Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps
Fixed possible issue with +/- buttons when using Sight N' Go
Fixed possible issue with the Distance to Destination data field in nuvi mode

Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.40:

Improved pairing behavior with cadence sensors
Fixed Latvian keyboard
Fixed issue with reordering the list of profiles in Setup > Profiles
Fixed possible shutdown when viewing the Elevation Plot in landscape orientation
Fixed possible shutdown when selecting a route in the Route Planner application
Fixed possible shutdown when exiting the Photo Viewer application
Fixed possible issue with the Geocaching dashboard

Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.30:

Added support for VIRB Remote. Setup > Main Menu to add. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2013/08/VIRB-remote.html) for more information.
Improved guidance text on the map when using certain maps
Fixed issue with route calculations always avoiding seasonally closed roads

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

Added Icelandic keyboard

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography
Improved support for Garmin LakeVu HD cartography
Fixed issue with incorrect letter capitalization of certain map points
Fixed issue where wirelessly transmitting a geocache to another device would result in an error message when trying to view the received geocache in BaseCamp

Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.00:

Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography
Fixed uppercase Czech keyboard in landscape orientation
Fixed 'Low Battery' message when using AA batteries and disconnecting from external power
Fixed issue with waypoint deletion when results are filtered
Fixed issue with using shortcuts to change routing activities
Fixed issue with using shortcuts to change map statuses
Fixed issue with certain shortcuts remaining highlighted after being selected
Fixed issue with repeatedly changing the vehicle in map setup
Fixed possible issue with 'Track Distance' data field not being reset

Changes made from version 4.80 to 4.90:

Fixed issue with a data field in nuvi mode while navigating with the device in landscape orientation.
Fixed issue with overlapping text when reviewing certain geocaches.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:

Improved EXIF compass heading data in camera photos (650 and 650t models).
Fixed issue with changing profiles when the altimeter dashboard is active on the main menu.
Fixed issue with certain characters on the Czech or Polish keyboards in landscape orientation.
Fixed issue with shortcuts that enable or disable maps remaining highlighted after being selected.
Fixed issue with displaying tracks on the map after performing an area calculation.
Fixed issue with saving a track's 'show on map' status across a power cycle.
Fixed potential issue with renaming tracks or routes.
Fixed potential issue with viewing geocache descriptions in night mode.

Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:

Improved Ascent and Descent calculation.
Improved map performance in densely-populated urban areas.
Improved EXIF image direction data in camera photos (650 and 650t models).
Fixed potential issue with 'External Power Only' automatic mount detection option. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/the-need-for-speed.html#MountDetection) for more information.
Fixed issue where default vehicle names and default background image names were not being translated.
Fixed issue with trip odometer where distance between two tracks would be incorrectly added to the total distance.
Fixed potential issue where waypoint averaging would not create a correct waypoint gpx file.
Fixed issue with distorted battery icon when on landscape charging page and when charge reaches 100%
Fixed potential issue with numerical keyboard in landscape orientation.
Fixed trail searching when using multiple active routing maps.

Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.60:

Improved map drawing at low zoom levels.
Fixed inability to edit archived tracks.
Fixed ability to use NMEA depth for waypoints and tracks.
Fixed display of geocache coordinates with non-default map datum.
Fixed position display on waypoint page.
Fixed overlapping position text for right to left languages.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:

Fixed intermittent shutdown when pressing the menu button on the map.
Fixed vertical spacing and font of the location data field.

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.40:

Added Adventure support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/garmin-adventures.html) for more information.
Added support for new tempe sensor. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/tempe-sensor.html) for more information.
Added ability to view multicolored satellites on the Satellite page.
Added ability to delete multiple waypoints.
Added ability to clear the Recent Finds list.
Improved load times for geocache descriptions.

Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20:

Added ability to sort waypoints alphabetically
Improved search speed in Where To? menus
Fixed review of individual route points through the Route Planner
Fixed issue with the Glide Ratio data field
Fixed occasional map display issue when using Topo Deutschland 2012 Pro or Garmin TransAlpin 2012 Pro

Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.10:

Added new route activity types and improved BaseCamp compatibility. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/05/get-active-with-garmin.html) for more information.
Added symbol filtering to Where To? > Waypoints and Waypoint Manager
Added ability to toggle map between Track Up and North Up by touching the North arrow
Added ability to set a via point while navigating a calculated route
Added ability to remove the red pin while panning the map
Added support for Kenwood NMEA Waypoint Sentence
Improved GPS response at low speeds
Improved touch screen responsiveness
Improved font sizes for Arabic and Farsi languages
Improved camera white balance
Fixed issues with support for Canada BlueChart g2 maps
Fixed issue with NMEA
Fixed issue with track distance data field when track logging is off
Fixed issue with track log naming when using BaseCamp
Fixed issue with geocache visits in Calendar application
Fixed issue with charging indication when unit is fully charged
Fixed issues with map set selections across Profiles
Fixed issue where current geocache description review would reset to top after leaving page
Fixed issue with changing date on Tide reviews
Fixed issue where imported points from Garmin POI Loader would not alert user after a Profile change
Fixed potential shutdown caused by altimeter calibration
Fixed Where To? > Address searching
Fixed possible shutdown caused by the Small Data Fields dashboard
Fixed 'Go' button in chirp details
Fixed orientation change when viewing Help
Fixed shutdown caused by sorting Photo Viewer multiple times

Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:

Fixed possible software hang with 'white screen' when powering unit off in mount.
Fixed Address/Intersection searching when set to French language.

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:

Added Geocaching with Photos (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/01/geocaching-with-photos.html)
Improved the readability of the scale text on the course deviation indicator (CDI) while in night mode
Fixed issue with downloading certain voices from the Garmin Garage
Fixed issue with reviewing BlueChart® g2 depth points from the map page
Fixed issue with NMEA In

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

Added new configurable data field options: Alarm Timer (from alarm clock page), Automotive Turn (lane assist), Avg. Lap, Compass Heading, Current Lap, Date, Elevation Above Ground, GPS Elevation, GPS Heading, Grade (must be moving), Lap Distance, Laps, Last Lap, Location of Destination, None (blank field), Stopwatch Timer, Total Lap, Track Distance (reset when current track is cleared), Vertical Dist. to Dest, Vertical Dist. to Next. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/12/configurable-data-fields.html) for more information
Added data field categories
Added trip computer setup for additional configurability (this includes adding multiple trip computer pages)
Improved elevation data stored in track logs
Improved serial support
Improved Arabic keyboard
Improved display of configurable data fields in night mode
Fixed 3D View to rotate based on compass heading
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language
Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch
Fixed issue that could cause some geocaches not to import
Fixed issue with entering the next stage of a geocache while the Routing Activity is set to Prompted
Fixed an issue that could occur while reviewing certain geocache descriptions
Fixed a potential hang on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches
Fixed potential issue that could occur while reviewing certain photos
Fixed potential issue related to shortcuts and orientation change
Fixed potential issue related to setting custom background images
Fixed potential issue with entering a street number during an address search
Fixed issues with NMEA output using the AMPS Rugged Mount
Fixed issue with magnetic north offset when projecting a waypoint

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

Added option to configure power button. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/the-need-for-speed.html) for more information.
Added shortcut option to toggle certain settings. See TrailTech for more information.
Added option to set off route recalculation from Setup > Routing.
Added page indicator to main menu.
Added scrollbars to lists.
Added option to avoid or allow unpaved roads in pedestrian routing.
Fixed shutdowns related to data field dashboards on the main menu.
Fixed issues with incorrect number of menu items on main menu pages.
Fixed display of long geocache descriptions and logs.
Fixed geocache ratings overlapping descriptions.
Fixed issue where street search would incorrectly display No Results.
Fixed issue where compass would not work after the unit was removed from an automotive mount.
Fixed issue where the route distance could be incorrect.
Fixed issue where calendar left and right buttons were not always responsive.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech(http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/improved-geocaching.html) for more information.
Increased maximum number of characters allowed in Address and POI searches
Fixed possible shutdown with some shortcuts executed from the drawer
Fixed possible shutdown on powerup with mount related profile changes
Fixed inability to change data fields on status page dashboards
Fixed display of photos on review pages
Fixed possible shutdown when viewing a custom poi with a photo
Fixed potential paging issues with long geocaches logs

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

Fixed shutdown viewing routes on map
Fixed satellite dashboard on the map
Fixed issue where parts of map review page were not responsive to touch
Fixed issue with right side controls where dashboard and icons could overlap on main menu
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language
Fixed issue where background would not update correctly behind dashboards

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

Fixed spanner mode prompt
Fixed issues reviewing very long routes in route planner
Fixed issue with disappearing dashboard on the main menu
Fixed issue where selected dashboard would not show up unless page was exited and reentered.
Fixed issues with missing map scale.
Fixed shutdown related to proximity alarm POIs.
Added Large Data Field Dashboard.
Added Satellite Dashboard.
Added ability to sort photos On A Specific Date in Photo Viewer.
Added View Map button to Waypoint Manager > Edit waypoint.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Fixed display issues during spell searches
Fixed ability to enable mapsets using shortcuts
Fixed ability to mute or unmute volume using shortcuts
Fixed issue with repeated anchor drag alarms
Fixed issue where Move Waypoint could move the wrong waypoint
Fixed issues with dashboards disappearing
Fixed issues with Find Next Closest while geocaching
Fixed issue where part of the map was unresponsive to touches
Fixed issue where nuvi mode speed field could be red while not speeding
Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines
Added ability to add multiple points to a route without leaving the map

Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.10:

Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.
Added Restore Defaults option to setup pages
Fixed issue where proximity alarms would not be audible
Fixed issue that occurred with the altimeter page when using a 24-hour clock
Fixed issue where the map would sometimes not refresh when using the active route page
Fixed an issue where the dashboard would sometimes appear while panning on the map
Fixed issue with saving tracks in area calculation page
Fixed issue with highlighting of some shortcuts in the drawer
Fixed issue with the keyboard layout in landscape orientation when the system language was set to French
Fixed issues that sometimes occurred when exiting Where To? > Address or Where To? > Intersection
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Fixed searching near a map point
Fixed Add to Route feature in Waypoint Manager
Fixed issues with incorrect dashboard showing on map when custom dashboards are enabled
Fixed issues navigating using a shortcut when prompted routing is enabled
Fixed Coordinates menu item
Fixed Where To items on the main menu
Fixed shortcuts that switch profiles
Added ability to enable and disable BirdsEye providers using shortcuts

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Fixed issue that could cause the main menu's dashboard to disappear
Fixed issue with the photo viewer when there are no photos on the device
Fixed issue involving setting the units for proximity alerts
Fixed issue with multilingual custom POI files
Fixed issue where the geocaching dashboard would occasionally display incorrect terrain and difficulty levels
Fixed issue that occasionally occurred when entering the camera page (650 and 650t models)
Fixed sporadic camera artifacts (650 and 650t models)
Fixed issue involving creating a waypoint with a proximity alarm from a geocache

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Improved camera Low Light Mode (650 and 650t)
Improved route recalculations with 24K TOPO maps
Fixed intermittent voice issues when navigating
Fixed issues with orientation lock after a power cycle
Fixed intermittent issues with Address and Intersection searches

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Improved manual calibration of compass.
Fixed pressure trending while unit is powered off.
Fixed issues with Daily Track Archiving.
Updated Track Auto-Archiving naming convention.
Fixed intermittent problem when changing a Profile from a Shortcut.
Fixed finding of Address or Intersection using TOPO 24K maps.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.40:

Improved searching for Addresses and Intersections
Fixed potential shutdown when leaving Recently Found list
Fixed shutdown when navigating 'To Beginning' of GPI route
Fixed shutdown when performing a mount-related Profile change while powering up

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.