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July 16, 2016
Charging the Garmin Montana with USB Cable
So, the problem with the Garmin Montana that I have is that when I plug in the USB cable, it automatically goes into the data mode, which is not what I want.
It finally bothered me enough to study the problem more in depth.
There are apparently two ways to charge the Garmin Montana.
One is with a USB cable, and one is with a cable that came with the Garmin Montana, reportedly.
So, I decided that I needed to figure out how to charge it with the other cable.
But then tonight, I found this post, which makes me think I can solve the issue with the USB cable.
Enable spanner mode: Setup--> System --> Interface --> Garmin Spanner
When set for Spanner mode...
Hook it up with usb and when it asks Mass Storage? , press No, and it can be used even without batteries in it.
OK. So, now I'll try this. I'll change the Interface from Garmin Serial to Garmin Spanner.
Now, when I connect the USB cable, it says "USB Cable Detected. Would you like to go to Mass Storage." I select "No".
Now it works, and charges at the same time. Lord God I wish I'd found this years ago when I bought this silly thing.
Posted by Rob Kiser on July 16, 2016 at 8:27 PM
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