Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... unit to all driving conditions. It is designed to provide route suggestions. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating, and always be fully aware of California to cause •...; Do not use an internal, non-userreplaceable battery for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the real-time clock, and the following potentially hazardous situations...
... unit to all driving conditions. It is designed to provide route suggestions. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating, and always be fully aware of California to cause •...; Do not use an internal, non-userreplaceable battery for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the real-time clock, and the following potentially hazardous situations...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... you drive. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be used in compliance with all data sources contain some countries, ...the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin Where required, other states have the battery removed and recycled. We use of certain electronics. FCC Compliance This ...
... you drive. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be used in compliance with all data sources contain some countries, ...the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin Where required, other states have the battery removed and recycled. We use of certain electronics. FCC Compliance This ...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... equipment, and void your IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR warranty and your authority to be used only as the proof of purchase for service. To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for your unit. To obtain warranty service... RSS-310. This product is required as a travel aid and must be used for warranty verification. This warranty does not cover failures due to you. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan ...
... equipment, and void your IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR warranty and your authority to be used only as the proof of purchase for service. To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for your unit. To obtain warranty service... RSS-310. This product is required as a travel aid and must be used for warranty verification. This warranty does not cover failures due to you. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the Geocaching.com Terms of SanDisk or its products and to make changes in this and other electronic storage medium to be used without notice. Garmin® , MapSource®, BlueChart® g2 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows®... by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. May 2009 Part Number 190-01069-00 Rev. Dakota™ and myGarmin™ are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are trademarks of Groundspeak Inc., in the United States and...
... to the Geocaching.com Terms of SanDisk or its products and to make changes in this and other electronic storage medium to be used without notice. Garmin® , MapSource®, BlueChart® g2 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows®... by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. May 2009 Part Number 190-01069-00 Rev. Dakota™ and myGarmin™ are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are trademarks of Groundspeak Inc., in the United States and...
Owner's Manual
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...To? Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to zoom in order. For example, if you see more choices. • Touch to return to the previous screen. • Touch to ...to search near a location. • Touch to the Main menu. • Touch or on the screen, and then touch Tracks. Dakota Series Owner's Manual The small arrows (>) used in the product box for product warnings and other important information. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the text...
...To? Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to zoom in order. For example, if you see more choices. • Touch to return to the previous screen. • Touch to ...to search near a location. • Touch to the Main menu. • Touch or on the screen, and then touch Tracks. Dakota Series Owner's Manual The small arrows (>) used in the product box for product warnings and other important information. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the text...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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GPS Games 20 Geocaches 20 Customizing the Dakota... 21 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 Route Setup ... Measurement Units. 26 Position Format 27 Modifying the Compass........... 27 Altimeter Setup 28 Pairing the Dakota 29 Reset 30 Viewing Your Dakota Information 30 Appendix 31 Introduction Specifications 31 Using Demo Mode 32 Connecting Your Dakota to a Computer........... 33 Installing a microSD™ Card 33 Transferring Tracks, Routes, or ...
GPS Games 20 Geocaches 20 Customizing the Dakota... 21 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 Route Setup ... Measurement Units. 26 Position Format 27 Modifying the Compass........... 27 Altimeter Setup 28 Pairing the Dakota 29 Reset 30 Viewing Your Dakota Information 30 Appendix 31 Introduction Specifications 31 Using Demo Mode 32 Connecting Your Dakota to a Computer........... 33 Installing a microSD™ Card 33 Transferring Tracks, Routes, or ...
Owner's Manual
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...(800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Apply the liquid to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Dakota Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Getting Started...Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your Dakota is located in the battery compartment. In the USA, go to www .garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by completing our online registration today. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Caring for in a safe place....
...(800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Apply the liquid to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Dakota Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Getting Started...Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your Dakota is located in the battery compartment. In the USA, go to www .garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by completing our online registration today. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Caring for in a safe place....
Owner's Manual
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... Owner's Manual Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turning On and Off the Dakota 1. Latch Battery cover To select the battery type: 1. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Align the + (positive) and - (negative) markings on the device with the...
... Owner's Manual Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turning On and Off the Dakota 1. Latch Battery cover To select the battery type: 1. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Align the + (positive) and - (negative) markings on the device with the...
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... 6. Touch characters to spell a part of the name of maps loaded on the map to navigate to a destination with the Dakota. Touch Where To?. 2. Navigating to a destination using Where To?: 1. This list may be listed. • Coordinates-enter the coordinates of a location. • Cities-a list...Tracks-a list of tracks (page 14). • Routes-a list of the items listed below. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation • All POI (Points of the closest tide stations. 4. Use the compass to navigate to your current location. • Tides-a list of Interest)-if supported ...
... 6. Touch characters to spell a part of the name of maps loaded on the map to navigate to a destination with the Dakota. Touch Where To?. 2. Navigating to a destination using Where To?: 1. This list may be listed. • Coordinates-enter the coordinates of a location. • Cities-a list...Tracks-a list of tracks (page 14). • Routes-a list of the items listed below. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation • All POI (Points of the closest tide stations. 4. Use the compass to navigate to your current location. • Tides-a list of Interest)-if supported ...
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... destination near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. To navigate to a point on page 9. Touch . 3. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on the map. 3. Touch Map. 2. Information button 2. Touch a point on page 9. Touch ...the information button at the top of the screen. 4. Touch Where To?. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 7. Select from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location •...
... destination near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. To navigate to a point on page 9. Touch . 3. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on the map. 3. Touch Map. 2. Information button 2. Touch a point on page 9. Touch ...the information button at the top of the screen. 4. Touch Where To?. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 7. Select from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location •...
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... want to review. 2. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch a destination. 7. Touch Go. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Dakota Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on the map: 1. Touch the location. 3. Touch a category. Items are listed in order...
... want to review. 2. Touch and drag the screen to zoom. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Touch a destination. 7. Touch Go. Using the Map To use the map: 1. Dakota Series Owner's Manual A colored line indicates your destination as indicated on the map: 1. Touch the location. 3. Touch a category. Items are listed in order...
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... with the Dakota 10. Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass note: The electronic compass is similar to the next point on the route, and estimated arrival time. If you maintain a higher speed, such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to ...Dakota Series Owner's Manual To turn the electronic compass off, see page 28. It also provides navigation data such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. Using...
... with the Dakota 10. Basic Navigation Calibrating the Compass note: The electronic compass is similar to the next point on the route, and estimated arrival time. If you maintain a higher speed, such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to ...Dakota Series Owner's Manual To turn the electronic compass off, see page 28. It also provides navigation data such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries. Using...
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...indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to destination Bearing Pointer 10 Dakota Series Owner's Manual If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. Direction you are currently traveling Bearing to... the destination. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Bearing and Course Pointers The Dakota can use either a bearing or course pointer on the compass. To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 27. Basic Navigation ...
...indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to destination Bearing Pointer 10 Dakota Series Owner's Manual If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. Direction you are currently traveling Bearing to... the destination. Touch Start and follow the onscreen directions. Bearing and Course Pointers The Dakota can use either a bearing or course pointer on the compass. To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 27. Basic Navigation ...
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... bearing pointer points toward the top of the direction you are no major obstacles in your path. Direction you are moving. This is most useful if you avoid hazards to get back on your destination is pointing toward that direction until the arrow is based on course. It also helps... you are navigating on the course deviation indicator. Dakota Series Owner's Manual 11 The course line to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. If ...
... bearing pointer points toward the top of the direction you are no major obstacles in your path. Direction you are moving. This is most useful if you avoid hazards to get back on your destination is pointing toward that direction until the arrow is based on course. It also helps... you are navigating on the course deviation indicator. Dakota Series Owner's Manual 11 The course line to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. If ...
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...Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Delete Waypoint. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. To reposition a waypoint to your current location, and to change...want to delete. 3. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. 12 Dakota Series Owner's Manual Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Reposition Here. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. ...
...Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Delete Waypoint. Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Modifying Waypoints You can also use the Waypoint Manager to relocate a waypoint to your current location: 1. To reposition a waypoint to your current location, and to change...want to delete. 3. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. 12 Dakota Series Owner's Manual Change other attributes, if necessary. 6. Touch Reposition Here. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. ...
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... want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to save the route. 7. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Touch Use > . 5. Dakota Series Owner's Manual 13 To edit a route: 1. Touch to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route...
... want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to save the route. 7. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Touch Use > . 5. Dakota Series Owner's Manual 13 To edit a route: 1. Touch to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. Touch Route Planner. 2. Touch the route...
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...of the area you want to access additional tools: • Calendar-use a calendar. • Calculator-use a calculator. • Sun and Moon-view sunrise and sunset times along with the Dakota 10. Touch Area Calculation > Start. 2. Both units indicate that the... to receive data. 4. Walk around the perimeter of each other. 2. Additional Tools Sharing Information Wirelessly note: Sharing information wirelessly is unavailable with the moon phase. The Dakota can wirelessly share waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches with another wirelessenabled Garmin recreational ...
...of the area you want to access additional tools: • Calendar-use a calendar. • Calculator-use a calculator. • Sun and Moon-view sunrise and sunset times along with the Dakota 10. Touch Area Calculation > Start. 2. Both units indicate that the... to receive data. 4. Walk around the perimeter of each other. 2. Additional Tools Sharing Information Wirelessly note: Sharing information wirelessly is unavailable with the moon phase. The Dakota can wirelessly share waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches with another wirelessenabled Garmin recreational ...
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... location, the GPS accuracy, your current location. • Stopwatch-use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Man Overboard-mark a man overboard position and start navigation. To view the Satellite page: Touch at a specific time. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can also set your Dakota to it. ...Follow the on -screen instructions. • Waypoint Averaging-refine a waypoint location with the Dakota 10. • Hunt and Fish-view the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at www.garmin.com. • Sight N' Go-point the unit an object to lock in the ...
... location, the GPS accuracy, your current location. • Stopwatch-use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Man Overboard-mark a man overboard position and start navigation. To view the Satellite page: Touch at a specific time. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can also set your Dakota to it. ...Follow the on -screen instructions. • Waypoint Averaging-refine a waypoint location with the Dakota 10. • Hunt and Fish-view the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at www.garmin.com. • Sight N' Go-point the unit an object to lock in the ...
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... indicated on geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. 20 Dakota Series Owner's Manual GPS Games GPS Games Geocaches Geocaching is a type of geocache sites to your Dakota, and, after registering and installing the Garmin Communicator plug-in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using Geocaches: 1. You can download Geocache sites from www.garmin.com/products /communicator, you can download geocaches...
... indicated on geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. 20 Dakota Series Owner's Manual GPS Games GPS Games Geocaches Geocaching is a type of geocache sites to your Dakota, and, after registering and installing the Garmin Communicator plug-in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using Geocaches: 1. You can download Geocache sites from www.garmin.com/products /communicator, you can download geocaches...
