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Introduction
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “touch”
something, use your finger to touch
that item on the screen.
See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in
the product box for product
warnings and other important
information.
The small arrows (>) used in the
text indicate that you should touch a
series of items in order. For example,
if you see, “Touch Where To?
> Tracks,” you should touch the
Where To? button on the screen, and
then touch Tracks.
Introduction
Tips and Shortcuts
•
•
•
•
Touch
or
to scroll and
see more choices.
Touch
to return to the
previous screen.
Touch
menu.
to return to the Main
or on the Map
Touch
page to zoom in or zoom out.
•
•
Touch
to accept a change.
to search near a
Touch
location.
•
Touch
to view the keyboard.
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Introduction
Bearing and Course Pointers .. 10
Table of Contents
Managing Waypoints,
Introduction.......................... i
Tips and Shortcuts.......................i
Manual Conventions....................i
Routes, and Tracks........... 12
Modifying Waypoints ............... 12
Creating Routes....................... 13
Viewing Stored Routes............ 13
Editing and Deleting Routes.... 13
Viewing the Active Route......... 14
Managing Tracks..................... 14
Getting Started.................... 1
Product Registration.................. 1
Contact Garmin ......................... 1
Optional Accessories................. 1
Caring for the Dakota ................ 1
Battery Information.................... 2
Turning On and Off the Dakota.. 2
Adjusting the Backlight Level..... 3
Locking the Screen.................... 3
Acquiring GPS Satellite
Additional Tools................ 16
Elevation Plot........................... 16
Sharing Information
Wirelessly ................................ 17
Calculating the Size of an
Area ...................................... 17
Other Tools .............................. 17
Monitoring Satellite
Reception.............................. 18
Trip Computer.......................... 19
Signals .................................... 3
Basic Navigation................. 4
Accessing Applications
from the Main Menu................ 4
Creating Waypoints ................... 4
Navigating to a Destination........ 5
Stop Navigating......................... 7
Using the Map .......................... 7
Using the Compass................... 9
GPS Games....................... 20
Geocaches .............................. 20
Customizing the Dakota... 21
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Introduction
Changing the Profile................ 21
Setting Up Profiles................... 21
Using System Setup................ 22
Customizing the Display.......... 22
Map Setup............................... 23
Track Setup ............................. 24
Customizing the Main Menu.... 24
Changing Marine Settings....... 25
Changing Time Settings .......... 26
Changing Measurement
Units...................................... 26
Position Format ....................... 27
Modifying the Compass........... 27
Altimeter Setup........................ 28
Pairing the Dakota................... 29
Reset....................................... 30
Viewing Your Dakota
Transferring Files to Your
Computer .............................. 34
Loading and Deleting Files...... 35
Optimizing Battery Life ............ 36
Restoring Factory Default
Settings................................. 36
Attaching a Carabiner, Lanyard,
Mount, or Other Optional
Accessory ............................. 37
Calibrating the Touchscreen.... 37
Software License Agreement... 38
Declaration of Conformity
(DoC) .................................... 38
Index.................................. 39
Information............................ 30
Appendix ........................... 31
Specifications .......................... 31
Using Demo Mode................... 32
Connecting Your Dakota to a
Computer .............................. 33
Installing a microSD™ Card...... 33
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Introduction
Power key
mini-USB connector
(under weather cap)
Touchscreen
Latch
Mounting
spine
Battery
cover
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Getting Started
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
for in-country support information,
or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
Getting Started
Product Registration
Help us better support you by
completing our online registration
today. Connect to our Web site at
http://my.garmin.com. Keep the
original sales receipt, or a photocopy,
in a safe place.
If needed, the serial number of your
Dakota is located in the battery
compartment. Remove batteries as
Optional Accessories
For a list of available accessories and
maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if
you have any questions while using
your Dakota®. In the USA, go to
.garmin.com/support, or contact
Garmin USA by phone at (913)
397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
Caring for the Dakota
Cleaning the screen
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use
water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass
lens cleaner. Apply the liquid to the
cloth and then gently wipe the screen
with the cloth.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
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Getting Started
To select the battery type:
1. Touch Setup > System > Battery
Type.
Battery Information
Dakota units operate on two AA
batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium batteries. Use precharged
NiMH or lithium batteries for best
results.
2. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or
Rechargeable NiMH.
Long-Term Storage
Remove batteries when you do not
plan to use the Dakota for several
months. Stored data is not lost when
batteries are removed.
To install the batteries:
1. Slide the latch and remove the
battery cover.
Latch
Battery cover
Turning On and Off the
Dakota
1. To turn on the Dakota, press
.
2. To turn off the Dakota, press and
hold
.
2. Insert the battery. Align the
+ (positive) and - (negative)
markings on the device with the
battery.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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Adjusting the Backlight
Level
Locking the Screen
Lock the screen to prevent
inadvertent screen touches.
1. While the Dakota is on, press and
quickly release
.
1. Press and quickly release
.
2. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock
Screen).
Acquiring GPS Satellite
Signals
Before the Dakota can find your
current location and navigate a route,
you must acquire GPS signals.
1. Go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Touch
or
to adjust the
brightness levels.
2. Turn on the Dakota. Acquiring
satellite signals can take a few
minutes.
timeout.
The
bars on the Main menu
indicate satellite strength. When
the bars are green, the Dakota has
acquired satellite signals.
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Basic Navigation
Creating Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record
and store in the Dakota.
Basic Navigation
Accessing Applications
from the Main Menu
You can access all Dakota
To mark your current location as
a waypoint:
1. Touch Mark Waypoint.
applications from the Main menu.
2. Touch Save and Edit.
3. Touch an item from the list to
change.
•
Touch letters, numbers, or
symbols to make the changes.
•
Touch
(except when
changing a symbol). Change
other attributes, if necessary.
•
Touch
changes.
to discard the
Main menu
To edit or delete a waypoint, see
Touch
or
to access
additional applications.
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Basic Navigation
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All POI (Points of Interest)—if
supported by the preloaded
or optional mapping, various
POIs may be listed.
Navigating to a
Destination
You can use Where To? or choose
a point on the map to navigate to a
destination with the Dakota.
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•
•
Coordinates—enter the
coordinates of a location.
Cities—a list of the 50 closest
cities to your current location.
To navigate to a destination
using Where To?:
1. Touch Where To?.
Tides—a list of the closest tide
stations.
2. Touch a category.
4. Touch Go. A colored line indicates
3. Touch one of the items listed
below. This list may vary
your course.
5. Touch
> Compass.
depending on the type of maps
loaded on your Dakota.
6. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination.
•
•
•
•
Recent Finds—items you
have recently found.
To find a destination by spelling
the name:
1. On the Main menu, touch Where
To? > All POI.
Waypoints—a list of
Tracks—a list of tracks
2. Touch
.
Routes—a list of routes
3. Touch characters to spell a part of
the name of your destination.
4. Touch
.
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Basic Navigation
5. Touch the destination.
4. Touch Go >
> Compass.
6. Touch Go. A colored line indicates
5. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination as indicated on
your course.
7. Touch
> Compass.
8. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination as indicated on
To navigate to a destination near
a waypoint or a recent find:
1. Touch Where To?.
To navigate to a point on the
map:
1. Touch Map.
2. Touch a point on the map.
3. Touch the information button at
the top of the screen.
Information
button
2. Touch
.
3. Select from the following options:
•
•
•
•
A Recent Find
A Waypoint
My Current Location
A Map Point
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Basic Navigation
4. Touch the location you want to
search near.
3. Touch and drag the screen to pan
the map.
Zoom range
5. Touch a category. Items are listed
in order of distance from the
location you selected.
Zoom buttons
6. Touch a destination.
7. Touch Go. A colored line indicates
Location marker
your course.
8. Touch
> Compass.
9. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination as indicated on
To review detailed information
about a point on the map:
1. If necessary, pan to the location
you want to review.
Stop Navigating
To stop navigating, touch Where To?
> Stop Navigation.
2. Touch the location.
3. Touch the information button at
the top of the screen for additional
information.
Using the Map
To use the map:
1. Touch Map. Your current location
is indicated by a location
marker
.
2. Touch
or
to zoom.
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Basic Navigation
To save a waypoint on the Map
page:
1. On the Map page, touch the point
you want to save.
Information
button
2. Touch the information button at
the top of the screen.
To show or hide data fields at the
top of the screen:
1. Touch Setup > Map > Show Data
Fields.
2. Touch Never, When Navigating,
or Always.
3. Touch
to save the waypoint.
To change the Map page data
fields:
1. On the Map page, touch one of
the data fields.
2. Touch a data type.
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Basic Navigation
Calibrating the Compass
Using the Compass
The Compass page guides you to
your destination by displaying a
compass and a bearing pointer.
NoTe: The electronic compass is
unavailable with the Dakota 10.
Calibrate the electronic compass
outdoors. Do not stand near objects
that influence magnetic fields, such
as cars, buildings, or overhead power
lines.
It also provides navigation data such
as current speed, distance to the next
point on the route, and estimated
arrival time.
Calibrate the compass after moving
long distances, experiencing
temperature changes greater than
20°F (11°C), or changing the
batteries.
The electronic compass is similar
to a magnetic compass when you
are stationary or walking. If you
maintain a higher speed, such
as traveling in an automobile,
the compass uses GPS signals to
determine your direction. To turn the
To open the Compass page:
Touch Compass.
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Basic Navigation
To calibrate the electronic
compass:
1. Touch Setup > Heading > Press
To Begin Compass Calibration.
OR
Bearing and Course
Pointers
The Dakota can use either a bearing
or course pointer on the compass.
The bearing pointer indicates the
direction to your destination, and
the course pointer indicates your
relationship to a course line leading
to the destination. To select a bearing
From the Compass page, touch
and hold the middle of the
compass.
2. Touch Start and follow the on-
screen directions.
If “Calibration Failed” appears, touch
oK, and repeat the process.
Direction you
are currently
traveling
Bearing to
destination
Bearing Pointer
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The bearing pointer points to
your destination, regardless of the
direction you are moving. If the
bearing pointer points toward the
top of the compass, you are traveling
directly toward your destination. If
it points any other direction, turn
toward that direction until the arrow
is pointing toward the top of the
compass.
The course pointer provides an
indication of drift (right or left)
according to the scale shown at the
edge of the compass ring. The scale
refers to the distance between dots
on the course deviation indicator.
The course line to your destination is
based on your original starting point.
Move back to the “course line to
destination” to compensate for
deviation and to get back on course.
This is most useful if you are
navigating on water or where there
are no major obstacles in your path.
It also helps you avoid hazards to
either side of the course, such as
shoals or submerged rocks.
Direction you
are currently
traveling
Scale
Bearing to
destination
Course deviation
indicator
To change the Compass page
data fields:
1. On the Compass page, touch a
data field.
Course line to
destination
Course Pointer
2. Touch a data type.
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Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
6. Touch
changes.
to discard the
Managing
Waypoints, Routes,
and Tracks
To reposition a waypoint to your
current location:
1. Touch Waypoint Manager.
Modifying Waypoints
2. Touch the waypoint you want to
reposition.
You can edit waypoints to change the
name, symbol, comment, location,
elevation, and depth of the waypoint.
You can also use the Waypoint
Manager to relocate a waypoint to
your current location, and to delete
waypoints.
3. Touch Reposition Here.
To delete a waypoint:
1. Touch Waypoint Manager.
2. Touch the waypoint you want to
delete.
3. Touch Delete Waypoint.
To edit a waypoint:
1. Touch Waypoint Manager.
To delete all waypoints, touch Setup
> Reset > Delete All Waypoints >
Yes.
2. Touch the waypoint.
3. Touch the attribute.
4. Touch letters, numbers, or
symbols to make the changes.
5. Touch
(except when
changing a symbol). Change
other attributes, if necessary.
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Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Creating Routes
Viewing Stored Routes
You can create and store up to 50
routes.
To view a route on the map:
1. Touch Route Planner.
2. Touch the route you want to view
To create and navigate a new
route:
> View Map.
1. Touch Route Planner > <Create
Route> > <Select First Point> to
select a starting point.
Editing and Deleting
Routes
2. Touch a category.
You can edit any of your stored
routes.
3. Touch the first item on the route.
4. Touch Use > <Select Next
Point>.
To edit a route:
1. Touch Route Planner.
5. Repeat until the route is
complete.
2. Touch the route you want to edit >
Edit Route.
6. Touch
to save the route.
3. Touch the point you want to edit
and select from the following
options:
7. Touch
> Where To? >
Routes to navigate the route.
•
Review—shows the point on
the map.
•
Move Down (or Up)—
changes the order of the point
on the route.
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•
Insert—adds an additional
point on the route. The
additional point is inserted
before the point you are
editing.
Viewing the Active
Route
1. Touch Active Route. The points
on your current route are shown.
2. Touch a point for additional
details.
•
Remove—removes the point
from the route.
To reverse the order of points on
a route:
1. Touch Route Planner.
Managing Tracks
A track is a recording of the path you
have traveled.
2. Touch the route you want to
reverse > Reverse Route.
To record your tracks:
1. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track
Log.
To delete a route:
1. Touch Route Planner.
2. Touch Do Not Record; Record,
Do Not Show; or Record, Show
On Map.
2. Touch the route you want to delete
> Delete Route.
If you select Record, Show On
Map, a line on the Map page
indicates your track.
For more information on Tracks
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Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
To save and view your current
track:
To clear your current track:
Touch Setup > Reset > Clear
Current Track > Yes.
Touch Track Manager > Current
Track.
To open a saved track:
1. Touch Where To? > Tracks.
•
View Map—shows your
current track on the map.
2. Touch a saved track.
•
Elevation Plot—shows the
current track.
Archived or loaded tracks are listed
on the Track Manager page. You can
view the tracks on the map, view
elevation plots, or navigate the track.
•
•
Save Track—saves your
current route.
Save Portion—allows you to
select a portion of your current
track to save.
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Additional Tools
Data fields
Additional Tools
Elevation Plot
NoTe: Elevation plot is
unavailable on the Dakota 10.
The Dakota can record elevation
changes over distance or time, or
pressure (barometric or ambient)
changes over time. To set which
Distance or
time scale
Elevation Plot Page
1. Touch Elevation Plot to open the
Changing the Elevation Plot
Data Fields
Elevation Plot page.
2. To adjust the distance or time
scale, touch the scale and then
1. Touch Elevation Plot.
2. Touch a data type at the top of
the screen.
touch
or
.
3. To display elevation data, touch a
point on the plot. The time, date,
and elevation recorded at that
point are shown.
3. Select from the options listed
to replace the data type on the
screen.
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Additional Tools
7. Both units indicate that the
Sharing Information
Wirelessly
transfer is complete.
8. Touch OK on both units.
NoTe: Sharing information
wirelessly is unavailable with the
Dakota 10.
Calculating the Size of
an Area
The Dakota can wirelessly share
waypoints, routes, tracks, and
geocaches with another wireless-
enabled Garmin recreational
handheld.
1. Touch Area Calculation > Start.
2. Walk around the perimeter of the
area you want to calculate.
3. Touch Calculate when finished.
1. Place the units within 10 feet (3
meters) of each other.
Other Tools
Select from the following options on
the Main menu to access additional
tools:
2. On the Main menu of both units,
touch Share Wirelessly.
3. On the receiving unit, touch
Receive. The receiving unit
indicates when it is ready to
receive data.
•
•
•
Calendar—use a calendar.
Calculator—use a calculator.
Sun and Moon—view sunrise
and sunset times along with
the moon phase.
4. On the sending unit, touch Send.
5. On the sending unit, touch the
category of data to send.
6. On the sending unit, touch an
item to send and touch Send.
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Additional Tools
•
Alarm Clock—set your
•
Sight N’ Go—point the
unit at an object to lock in
the direction and navigate
to it. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Dakota to sound an alarm. You
can also set the unit to turn on
at a specific time.
NoTe: The alarm clock is
unavailable with the Dakota 10.
NoTe: Sight N’ Go is unavailable
with the Dakota 10.
•
Hunt and Fish—view the
predicted best dates and times
for hunting and fishing at your
current location.
Monitoring Satellite
Reception
The Satellite page shows your current
location, the GPS accuracy, your
current elevation, satellite locations,
and signal strength.
•
•
Stopwatch—use a timer, mark
a lap, and time laps.
Man Overboard—mark a
man overboard position and
start navigation. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
To view the Satellite page:
Touch
Main menu.
at the bottom of the
•
Waypoint Averaging—refine
a waypoint location with
multiple samples to achieve
the most accurate location
possible. Follow the on-
screen instructions. For more
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Additional Tools
Dashboard
Satellite
locations
Elevation
Satellite
strength
Trip Computer
Satellite Page
To reset trip data, touch Setup >
Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes.
The green bars indicate GPS satellite
strength. White bars indicate that the
Dakota is still collecting data.
To change the dashboard
background:
Trip Computer
1. Touch
screen.
at the bottom of the
The Trip Computer displays your
current speed, average speed,
maximum speed, trip odometer, and
other helpful statistics.
2. Touch Default, Automotive,
Geocaching, Small Data Fields,
or Large Data Fields.
To display two larger data fields:
Touch a field to change what is
shown in that field.
Touch
to toggle between two
larger data fields and the default
view.
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GPS Games
3. Touch Go. A colored line indicates
GPS Games
your course.
4. Touch
> Compass.
Geocaches
5. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination as indicated on
Geocaching is a type of treasure
hunting in which geocachers
seek hidden treasures using GPS
coordinates posted on the Internet by
those hiding the geocache.
For more information on geocaching,
You can download Geocache sites
Web site supports the transfer of
geocache sites to your Dakota, and,
after registering and installing the
Garmin Communicator plug-in from
/communicator, you can download
geocaches directly to your Dakota.
To navigate to a geocache using
Geocaches:
1. Touch Geocaches > Find a
Geocache.
2. Touch a geocache location.
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Customizing the Dakota
To change the name of a profile:
1. Touch Setup > Profiles.
Customizing the
Dakota
2. Touch a profile > Edit Name.
3. Touch letters, numbers, or
symbols to make the changes.
Changing the Profile
Profiles are a collection of settings
that allow you to optimize your
Dakota from one type of use to
another, such as moving from
recreational use to automotive use.
4. Touch
.
To change the order of the
profiles:
1. Touch Setup > Profiles.
2. Touch the profile you want to
move.
When you are in a profile and change
settings such as data fields, units of
measurement, or position settings,
they are saved automatically as part
of your current profile.
3. Touch Move Up or Move Down.
To delete a profile:
It is not possible to delete your
current profile.
1. Touch Setup > Profiles.
2. Touch a profile > Delete.
Setting Up Profiles
To change a profile
1. On the Main menu, touch Profile
Change. Your current profile is
indicated on the screen.
2. Touch the profile you want to use.
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Customizing the Dakota
To add a new profile:
Battery Type—select the type of
Touch Setup > Profiles >
<Create New Profile>. This
profile is a copy of your current
profile. The new profile becomes
your current profile.
battery you are using.
Tones—turn audible tones on or
off.
NoTe: Tones are unavailable
with the Dakota 10.
Using System Setup
Touch Setup > System.
Customizing the Display
Touch Setup > Display.
GPS—select Normal, WAAS
(Wide Area Augmentation System),
or Demo Mode (GPS off). For
information about WAAS, go to
Backlight Timeout—select the
amount of time you would like the
backlight to remain on after you
touch the screen.
Language—select the text language
on the Dakota. Changing the text
language does not change the
To capture screen shots:
1. On the Main menu, touch Setup >
Display > Screen Capture > On.
language of user-entered data or map
data, such as street names.
2. Go to the screen you want to
capture.
3. Press and quickly release
.
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Customizing the Dakota
4. Connect the Dakota to your
computer with the included USB
cable. The bitmap file is saved
in the Garmin\scrn folder on the
Dakota drive.
Show Data Fields—hide or show
data fields on the Map page.
Advanced Map Setup—set the
zoom levels, the text size, and the
detail level of the map.
Map Setup
On the Main menu, touch Setup >
Map.
•
•
•
Zoom Levels—select the zoom
level for map items.
Text Size—select the text size for
map items.
orientation—select how the map
is shown on the page. North Up
shows north at the top of the page.
Track Up shows your current
direction of travel toward the top of
the page. Automotive Mode shows
an automotive perspective with
next-turn information to use while
driving.
Detail—select the amount
of detail shown on the map.
Showing more detail may cause
the map to redraw more slowly.
•
Shaded Relief—turn on shaded
relief maps if available.
Map Information—touch the check
box to display a map. This can be
helpful if several maps are loaded on
the Dakota.
Auto Zoom—automatically selects
the appropriate zoom level for
optimal use on your map. When off
is selected, you must zoom in or out
manually.
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Customizing the Dakota
Track Setup
A track is a recording of your path.
On the Main menu, touch Setup >
Tracks.
Customizing the Main
Menu
You can rearrange applications on
the Main menu.
Track Log—turn track recording on
or off.
To change the order of
applications on the Main menu:
1. Touch Setup > Main Menu.
Record Method—select a track
recording method. Touch Distance,
Time, or Auto. If your record
method is time or distance, enter the
specific time or distance interval.
Touch Auto to record the tracks at
a variable rate to create an optimum
representation of your tracks.
2. Touch the application you want to
move.
3. Touch another application to
switch places.
To deactivate an application and
move it to the end of the list:
1. Touch Setup > Main Menu.
2. Touch the application.
Interval—select a track log
recording rate. Recording points
more frequently creates a more-
detailed track, but fills the track log
faster.
3. Touch
.
NoTe: To reactivate an
application, select the application
and select another application to
switch places.
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Customizing the Dakota
off Road Transitions—select a
transition method for routing off
roads.
Route Setup
Touch Setup > Routing.
Guidance Method—select a
guidance method for calculating your
route
•
Auto—automatically routes you
to the next point.
•
Manual—allows you to select
the next point on the route by
touching the point on the active
route page.
•
off Road—calculates point-to-
point routes.
•
on Road For Time—calculates
on-road routes that require
minimal time to drive.
•
Distance—routes you to the next
point on the route when you are
within a specified distance of
your current point.
•
on Road For Distance—
calculates on-road routes that are
shorter in distance.
Avoidance Setup—touch the road
Calculate Routes for—select a
transportation method for which to
optimize your routes.
type you want to avoid.
Changing Marine
Settings
Lock on Road—lock the current
location marker on the nearest road,
compensating for variances in map
position accuracy (requires routable
maps).
Touch Setup > Marine.
Marine Chart Mode—select the
chart type.
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Customizing the Dakota
Spot Soundings—turn spot
soundings that indicate depth
locations on or off.
•
Shallow Water—set an alarm to
sound when you enter an area that
is too shallow.
Light Sectors—turn the navigational
light on or off for specific sectors.
Selecting Auto causes some light
sectors to not be shown when the
density of light sectors in an area is
high.
Changing Time Settings
Touch Setup > Time.
Time Format—select a 12-hour or
24-hour format.
Time Zone—select the time zone for
your location.
Symbol Set—select the set of marine
navaid symbols.
Changing Measurement
Units
Marine Alarm Setup—turn marine
alarms on or off.
Touch Setup > Units.
•
•
•
Anchor Drag Alarm—set an
alarm to sound when you drift
more than a specified distance.
Distance/Speed—select distance and
speed units.
off Course Alarm—set an alarm
to sound when you are a specified
distance off course.
elevation (Vert. Speed)—select
elevation and vertical speed units.
Depth—select depth units in feet,
fathoms, or meters for marine use.
Deep Water—set an alarm to
sound when you enter an area of
water that is too deep.
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Customizing the Dakota
Temperature—select water
temperature in degrees Celsius or
degrees Fahrenheit.
•
•
Numeric Degrees—sets the
Compass page reading to degrees
(0°–359°).
Mils—sets the Compass page
reading to mils (0 mils–1000
mils).
Pressure—select barometric
pressure units in inches (Hg),
millibars, or hectopascals.
North Reference—select the north
reference of the compass:
Position Format
Use the default settings unless
you are using a map or chart that
specifies a different position format.
•
True—sets true north as the
heading reference.
•
Magnetic—automatically sets
the magnetic declination for your
location.
To change the position format:
Touch Setup > Position Format.
•
•
Grid—sets grid north as the
heading reference (0°).
Modifying the Compass
Touch Setup > Heading.
User—allows you to set the
magnetic variation value.
Display—select the type of
directional heading shown on the
compass:
Go To Line/Pointer (depending on
your unit)—select Bearing to show
the Bearing Pointer, which indicates
the direction to your destination.
Touch Course to select the Course
•
Directional Letters—sets
the Compass page reading to
directional letters (N, S, E, W).
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Customizing the Dakota
Pointer, which indicates your
relationship to a course line leading
elevation (used when moving)
or Fixed elevation (used when
stationary, allowing the altimeter to
function as a standard barometer).
Compass—select Auto to switch
from an electronic compass to a GPS
compass when you are traveling
at a higher rate of speed for a set
period of time. Select off to turn the
electronic compass off and use the
GPS compass.
Pressure Trending—select when the
pressure data is recorded. Touch Save
Always to record pressure data every
15 minutes, even when the Dakota
is turned off. Touch Save When
Power on to record data only when
the Dakota is turned on. This can be
useful when you are watching for
pressure fronts.
NoTe: The compass auto setting
is unavailable for the Dakota 10.
Plot Type—select the elevation plot
type:
Altimeter Setup
NoTe: Altimeter Setup is
unavailable with the Dakota 10.
•
elevation/Time—records
elevation changes over a period
of time.
Touch Setup > Altimeter.
Auto Calibration—allow the
altimeter to self-calibrate each time
you turn the Dakota on.
•
•
elevation/Distance—records
elevation changes over a distance.
Barometric Pressure—records
barometric pressure over a period
Barometer Mode—select Variable
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of time.
to display your heart rate. It can also
be used with an optional Garmin
cadence bike sensor to display your
pedaling cadence. When connected
to the appropriate Garmin device, the
heart rate and bike cadence values
are listed as data-field options on the
Map page, the Compass page, and the
Trip Computer.
•
Ambient Pressure—records
ambient pressure changes over a
period of time.
To manually calibrate the
altimeter:
1. Go to a location where you know
the elevation or the barometric
pressure.
2. Touch Setup > Altimeter > Press
To Begin Altimeter Calibration.
Pairing is connecting your Dakota
with wireless sensors, such as a heart
rate monitor or a cadence bike sensor.
After you pair the first time, your
Dakota automatically recognizes the
wireless sensor whenever they are
turned on and within range of each
other.
3. Touch Yes if you know the
elevation, touch No > Yes if you
know the barometric pressure.
4. Enter the elevation or barometric
pressure, and then touch
.
Pairing the Dakota
To pair the Dakota with a
wireless sensor:
1. Place the Dakota within 10 feet
(3 meters) of the wireless sensor
(heart rate monitor or speed/
cadence bike sensor).
NoTe: Connecting to wireless
sensors is unavailable with the
Dakota 10.
The Dakota can be used with an
optional Garmin heart rate monitor
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Customizing the Dakota
2. Turn the wireless sensor on.
Viewing Your Dakota
Information
On the Main menu, touch
Setup > About... to view the Dakota
software version, unit ID number,
GPS software version, and legal
information.
3. On the Main menu, touch Setup >
Fitness > Heart Rate Monitor or
Bike Cadence Sensor.
4. Touch Search for new.
5. A “Connected” message appears.
NoTe: To prevent your Dakota
from communicating with wireless
sensors, touch Setup > Fitness
> Heart Rate Monitor (or Bike
Cadence Sensor) > off.
Reset
1. Touch Setup > Reset.
2. Touch an item to reset it.
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Power
Source:
Appendix
Two AA batteries
(alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium)
Specifications
Physical
Battery Life: Up to 20 hours
Size:
3.9 in. H × 2.2 in. W × 1.3
in. D (100 × 55 × 33 mm)
Accuracy
GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical*
Weight: 3.5 oz. (100 g) without
*Subject to accuracy degradation to 100
m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed
Selective Availability (SA) Program
when activated.
batteries
5.25 oz (148.8 g) with
batteries
Display: 2.6 in. diagonal (66 mm)
backlit 65K color TFT
DGPS:
From 10 to 16 ft. (from
3 to 5 m) 95% typical
(WAAS accuracy in
North America)
display (160 × 240 pixels)
Case:
Rugged plastic, water
resistant to IPX7
Velocity:
0.328 ft./sec. (0.1 m/
sec) steady state
°
Temperature Range: From 5 F
°
to 158 F (from -15 to
Interfaces: USB mass storage
°
70 C)*
device
*The temperature rating of the Dakota
may exceed the usable range of some
batteries. Some batteries can rupture at
high temperatures.
Data Storage Life: Indefinite;
no memory
battery
required
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Map Storage: Internal or
to 30,000 ft. (from -610
to 9144 m)
*Subject to proper user calibration.
microSD™ Card
Performance
Receiver: more than 12 channel
WAAS enabled/High
sensitivity
Using Demo Mode
Demo mode turns the GPS receiver
off for use indoors or for practice.
The unit does not track satellites in
Demo mode.
Acquisition Times:
< 1 second
(warm start)
< 33 seconds (cold
start)
< 36 seconds
(autolocate)
CAUTIoN: Do not try to
navigate using Demo mode
because the GPS receiver is turned
off. Any satellite signal-strength
bars shown are only simulations
and do not represent the strength
of actual satellite signals.
Update Rate: 1/second,
continuous
Compass: Accuracy: ± 2 degrees
(± 5 degrees in extreme
Northern and Southern
latitudes)*
Resolution: 1 degree
Altimeter: Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3
m)*
Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m)
Range: from -2,000 ft.
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Installing a microSD™
Card
To turn Demo Mode on, touch Setup
> System > GPS > Demo Mode.
NoTe: The microSD option is
unavailable with the Dakota 10.
Connecting Your Dakota
to a Computer
The Dakota microSD data card tray
is located beneath the AA batteries.
You can purchase microSD memory
cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase preloaded detailed map
data cards from your Garmin dealer.
In addition to map and data storage,
the memory cards can be used to
store files such as images, cartridges,
geocaches, routes, waypoints, and
custom POIs. Go to http://buy.
garmin.com for compatible map
products.
You can connect the Dakota to your
computer using the supplied USB
cable.
To connect your Dakota to your
computer:
1. Lift the weather cap on the top of
the Dakota.
2. Insert the smaller connector on
the USB cable into the USB
mini-B jack.
3. Connect the other end of the
cable to a USB port on your
computer.
To install or remove a microSD
card:
1. Slide the latch on the back of the
battery cover and the batteries.
2. Lift the metal cover.
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3. Push the card into the microSD
card tray and close the metal
cover.
Transferring Files to
Your Computer
After you have connected the device
to your computer, you can copy and
paste files from your computer into
the device drives/volumes.
Metal
cover
microSD
card
1. Browse your computer for the file.
2. Select the file.
3. Select Edit > Copy.
4. Open the “Garmin” or memory
card drive/volume.
microSD
card tray
5. Select Edit > Paste.
4. To remove the microSD card, lift
the metal cover and remove the
card from the microSD card tray
.
5. Replace the batteries and the
battery cover.
In addition to map and data storage,
the microSD card can be used to
store files such as images, cartridges,
geocaches, routes, waypoints, and
custom POIs.
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To load a file onto the Dakota or
microSD card:
1. Remove the battery cover and
Before transferring data to or from
a Web site directly to the Dakota,
install the Garmin Communicator
plug-in from www.garmin.com
2. Connect the USB cable to the
Dakota and your computer.
3. Copy the file from your computer.
Loading and Deleting
Files
You can use the Dakota as a USB
mass storage device, and you can
purchase a separate microSD card
for additional external memory.
4. Paste the file into the Garmin or
the microSD card/volume.
To delete a file from the Dakota
or microSD card:
1. Open the Garmin or SD card
drive/volume.
NoTe: The Dakota is not
compatible with Windows® 95,
98, Me, or NT. It is also not
compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 or
earlier.
2. Highlight the file and press the
Delete key on your computer
keyboard.
NoTe: When deleting files, do
not delete pre-programmed map
data (files that end with “.img”). It
is not recoverable.
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•
•
Turn the electronic compass off if
Optimizing Battery Life
Use premium batteries for optimal
performance and maximum
battery life. The best performance
is provided by lithium batteries,
precharged (ready-to-use) NiMH
batteries, and NiMH rechargeable
batteries less than one year old with
a capacity greater than 2500 mAh.
If you plan on using the Dakota
extensively in your automobile,
consider purchasing a vehicle
power cable (http://buy.garmin
.com).
Restoring Factory
Default Settings
You can restore your Dakota to the
original factory settings. Changes
you have made using Setup are
restored to the default settings.
Consider the following suggestions
to maximize battery life:
•
Do not adjust the backlight more
a backlight level above 50% of
maximum level for a prolonged
period of time will significantly
decrease battery life.
To restore factory settings, touch
Setup > Reset > Restore Defaults
to Factory Settings > Yes.
•
•
Select a shorter backlight timeout
Turn tones off if not needed
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Attaching a Carabiner,
Lanyard, Mount,
or Other Optional
Accessory
1. Position the accessory in the
slots on the mounting spine of the
Dakota.
Calibrating the
Touchscreen
The Dakota screen does not normally
require calibration. However, if the
buttons do not seem to be responding
properly, use the following process.
To calibrate the touchscreen:
1. While the unit is turned off, press
Accessory
(carabiner)
and hold
seconds.
for approximately 30
2. Follow the instructions on the
screen until “Calibration is
complete” is displayed.
Clip
Mounting
spine
2. Slide the clip up until it locks in
place.
To remove the clip, lift the bottom
of the clip and slide the clip off the
mounting spine.
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disassemble, modify, reverse assemble,
reverse engineer, or reduce to human
readable form the Software or any part
thereof or create any derivative works
based on the Software. You agree not to
export or re-export the Software to any
country in violation of the export control
laws of the United States of America.
Software License
Agreement
BY USING THE Dakota, YOU AGREE
TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to
use the software embedded in this device
(the “Software”) in binary executable
form in the normal operation of the
product. Title, ownership rights, and
intellectual property rights in and to the
Software remain in Garmin.
Declaration of
Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, Garmin, declares that this
Dakota is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
You acknowledge that the Software
is the property of Garmin and is
protected under the United States
of America copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. You
further acknowledge that the structure,
organization, and code of the Software
are valuable trade secrets of Garmin
and that the Software in source code
form remains a valuable trade secret of
Garmin. You agree not to decompile,
To view the full Declaration of
Conformity, see the Garmin Web site
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compass
calibration 9
course 27
B
Index
background
dashboard 19
backlight 3
timeout 22
battery 2
A
accessories 1
altimeter
calibration 29
setup 28
D
data fields
optimal battery type
replacing 2
bearing 27
C
calculator 17
calendar 17
calibration
altimeter 29
compass 9
carabiner 37
Communicator
Garmin 20
E
edit
routes 13
elevation
elevation/distance 28
elevation/time 28
customizing 28
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F
M
P
marine 25
microSD card
installing 33
mils 27
pairing 29
POI 5
pressure
G
geocaches 20
ambient 28
barometric 28
trending 28
unit of measurement
H
N
navigation 5
stop 7
profiles 21
north reference, compass
R
L
reverse
routes
language 22
O
calculate 25
edit 13
reverse 14
setup 24
view 14
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