Updates & Downloads
Montana software version 4.04 Beta
as of May 18, 2012
View installation instructions and system requirements
Notes:
- Although this software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released for production and should be used at your own risk.
Change History
Changes made from version 4.03 to 4.04:
- Fixed issue with WAAS correction data
- Fixed issue with empty map list directly after power on
- Fixed potential shutdown caused by altimeter calibration
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Changes made from version 4.02 to 4.03:
- Improved map draw speed
- Fixed setup of Main Menu and Drawer
- Fixed North Arrow touchable accuracy when using nüvi dashboard
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Changes made from version 4.01 to 4.02:
- Fixed issue where imported points from Garmin POI Loader would not alert user after a Profile change
- Fixed issue with changing date on Tide reviews
- Fixed issue where current geocache description review would reset to top after leaving page
- Fixed issue with flashing Elevation Plot while following a track
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Changes made from version 3.99 to 4.01:
- Fixed issues with map set selections across Profiles
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Changes made from version 3.98 to 3.99:
- Improved touchable accuracy of red pin removal
- Fixed issues with Direct Routing
- Fixed routing behavior after changing Activity type during an active route
- Fixed issue causing Routing Avoidance selections not to be saved
- Fixed issues when disconnecting from mass storage
- Fixed issues with map set selections across Profiles
- Fixed issue causing 'Use' button to not display on the map
- Fixed display of waypoint icons in Recent Finds list
- Fixed issue with Favorites menu caused by changing Profiles and restarting unit
- Fixed issue with main menu dashboard caused by changing Profiles via shortcut on main menu
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Changes made from version 3.97 to 3.98:
- Added ability to remove the red pin while panning the map
- Added ability to set a via point while navigating a calculated route
- Added new route activity types
- Improved GPS response at low speeds
- Improved camera white balance
- Improved Arabic fonts
- Fixed issue with preserving routes imported from Basecamp (identical maps required)
- Fixed Where To? > Address bug that would prevent finding an address
- Fixed issue related to not ignoring first screen press after backlight times out
- Fixed shutdown related to a shortcut that locks a specific orientation
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Changes made from version 3.96 to 3.97:
- Fixed issue with Trip Computer setup
- Fixed issue with North Arrow map orientation toggle
- Fixed inability to select turn/guidance information on map while in nuvi mode and navigating
- Fixed issue resulting in bad point information on the map
- Fixed issue with reviewing a list of multiple points from the map
- Fixed 'Go' button on chirp details page
- Fixed issue with charging indication when unit is fully charged
- Fixed issue with list controls incorrectly appearing enabled
- Fixed Photo Viewer when language is set to Arabic
- Fixed issue with 'lock on road' setting not saving during a power cycle
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Changes made from version 3.94 to 3.96:
- Added ability to toggle map between Track Up and North Up by touching the North arrow
- Improved ability to select the geocache photos button when reviewing a geocache
- Fixed issue with viewing the Elevation/Distance plot when routing
- Fixed issue with Go button not showing up on map when viewing certain Where To? points
- Fixed issue causing a freeze when adding certain items to the Main Menu or Drawer
- Fixed issue with help files shutting down the device
- Fixed orientation change when viewing help
- Fixed issue causing a freeze when configuring the power key
- Fixed 'Go' button in chirp details
- Fixed possible shutdown caused by the Small Data Fields dashboard
- Fixed Where To? > Address searching
- Fixed issues with spell searching: spell city, geocache name, etc.
- Fixed point selection on the Elevation Plot
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Changes made from version 3.93 to 3.94:
- Fixed issues causing crashes with 3.93 beta release
- Fixed issue with geocache visits in calendar application
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Changes made from version 3.90 to 3.93:
- Added symbol filtering to Where To? > Waypoints and Waypoint Manager
- Improved GPS response at low speeds
- Improved touch screen responsiveness
- Improved font sizes for Arabic and Farsi languages
- 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
- Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com
Installation Instructions
- Connect your GPS to your computer using a GARMIN USB cable
- Click the download link above
- Choose either Run or Save
- If you have chosen Run, follow the download clients prompts
- If you have chosen Save, locate the saved file and click it to launch
- Next, follow the download clients prompts
- Once the beta update is complete, insure fresh, fully charged batteries are in your GPS. Any disruptions during the update process may render your GPS inoperable.
- Once the download client has completed, unplug your GPS from the computer and power on
- The update process will now begin. When complete, the device will reset automatically.
System requirements
- IBM-compatible PC running Windows XP or later operating system and an available USB port.
