Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... resolve any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is provided in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the real-time clock, and the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an ...or other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. • Contact your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. Do not mount in a safe manner. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may use an internal, non-userreplaceable battery ...
... resolve any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is provided in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the real-time clock, and the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an ...or other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. • Contact your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. Do not mount in a safe manner. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may use an internal, non-userreplaceable battery ...
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...without the express permission of Apple Computer, Inc. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of SanDisk or its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan Windows® is strictly prohibited. Dakota™ and myGarmin™ are trademarks of this document is...Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to download a single copy of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information ...
...without the express permission of Apple Computer, Inc. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of SanDisk or its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan Windows® is strictly prohibited. Dakota™ and myGarmin™ are trademarks of this document is...Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to download a single copy of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information ...
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Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to touch that you should touch the Where To? For example, if you should ... Product Information guide in or zoom out. • Touch to accept a change. • Touch to search near a location. • Touch to view the keyboard. Dakota Series Owner's Manual The small arrows (>) used in order. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you see more...
Introduction Manual Conventions When you are instructed to "touch" something, use your finger to touch that you should touch the Where To? For example, if you should ... Product Information guide in or zoom out. • Touch to accept a change. • Touch to search near a location. • Touch to view the keyboard. Dakota Series Owner's Manual The small arrows (>) used in order. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • Touch or to scroll and see , "Touch Where To? > Tracks," you see more...
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i 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 Signals 3 Basic Navigation 4 Accessing Applications from the Main menu 4 Creating Waypoints 4 Navigating to... 17 Calculating the Size of an Area 17 Other Tools 17 Monitoring Satellite Reception 18 Trip Computer 19 ii Dakota Series Owner's Manual
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i 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 Signals 3 Basic Navigation 4 Accessing Applications from the Main menu 4 Creating Waypoints 4 Navigating to... 17 Calculating the Size of an Area 17 Other Tools 17 Monitoring Satellite Reception 18 Trip Computer 19 ii Dakota Series Owner's Manual
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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...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 ...37 Calibrating the Touchscreen 37 Software License Agreement 38 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 38 Index 39 Dakota Series Owner's Manual iii
GPS Games 20 Geocaches 20 Customizing the Dakota... 21 Changing the Profile 21 Setting Up Profiles 21 Using System Setup 22 Customizing...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 ...37 Calibrating the Touchscreen 37 Software License Agreement 38 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 38 Index 39 Dakota Series Owner's Manual iii
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Introduction Power key mini-USB connector Touchscreen (under weather cap) Battery cover Latch Mounting spine iv Dakota Series Owner's Manual
Introduction Power key mini-USB connector Touchscreen (under weather cap) Battery cover Latch Mounting spine iv Dakota Series Owner's Manual
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...our Web site at 0808 2380000. Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Dakota Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Dakota Series Owner's Manual In Europe, go to the Garmin Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241. If needed, the... serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to www .garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://my.garmin.com. Use water, isopropyl ...
...our Web site at 0808 2380000. Apply the liquid to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for the Dakota Cleaning the screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Dakota Series Owner's Manual In Europe, go to the Garmin Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241. If needed, the... serial number of available accessories and maps, refer to www .garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at http://my.garmin.com. Use water, isopropyl ...
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... or Rechargeable NiMH. Align the + (positive) and - (negative) markings on two AA batteries. Turning On and Off the Dakota 1. To turn on the Dakota, press . 2. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan ... cover. Getting Started Battery Information Dakota units operate on the device with the battery. 3. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. To turn off the Dakota, press and hold . 2. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Replace the battery cover. Dakota Series Owner's Manual
... or Rechargeable NiMH. Align the + (positive) and - (negative) markings on two AA batteries. Turning On and Off the Dakota 1. To turn on the Dakota, press . 2. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for several months. Long-Term Storage Remove batteries when you do not plan ... cover. Getting Started Battery Information Dakota units operate on the device with the battery. 3. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. To turn off the Dakota, press and hold . 2. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Replace the battery cover. Dakota Series Owner's Manual
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...to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Dakota can take a few minutes. Go outdoors to change the backlight timeout. When the bars are green, the Dakota has acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . Getting Started 2. ...Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen). Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. The bars on the Dakota. While the Dakota is on, press and quickly release . 2. Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to...
...to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Dakota can take a few minutes. Go outdoors to change the backlight timeout. When the bars are green, the Dakota has acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . Getting Started 2. ...Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen). Turn on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. The bars on the Dakota. While the Dakota is on, press and quickly release . 2. Touch or to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1. Locking the Screen Lock the screen to...
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... make the changes. • Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 12. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main menu You can access all Dakota applications from the list to change. • Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. Creating...
... make the changes. • Touch (except when changing a symbol). To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 12. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Accessing Applications from the Main menu You can access all Dakota applications from the list to change. • Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to discard the changes. Creating...
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...1. Touch a category. 3. Touch one of maps loaded on the map to navigate to your destination. 4. Touch . or choose a point on your Dakota. • Recent Finds-items you have recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints (page 4). • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 14). ...To find a destination by the preloaded or optional mapping, various POIs may vary depending on the type of the items listed below. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation • All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by spelling the name: 1. Touch Go. To navigate to a ...
...1. Touch a category. 3. Touch one of maps loaded on the map to navigate to your destination. 4. Touch . or choose a point on your Dakota. • Recent Finds-items you have recently found. • Waypoints-a list of waypoints (page 4). • Tracks-a list of tracks (page 14). ...To find a destination by the preloaded or optional mapping, various POIs may vary depending on the type of the items listed below. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Basic Navigation • All POI (Points of Interest)-if supported by spelling the name: 1. Touch Go. To navigate to a ...
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... navigate to a destination near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Select from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point Dakota Series Owner's Manual Touch a point on the map: 1. Touch Where To?. Basic Navigation 5. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Information button 2. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch the destination. 6.
... navigate to a destination near a waypoint or a recent find: 1. Select from the following options: • A Recent Find • A Waypoint • My Current Location • A Map Point Dakota Series Owner's Manual Touch a point on the map: 1. Touch Where To?. Basic Navigation 5. Touch Go > > Compass. 5. Information button 2. Touch > Compass. 8. Touch the destination. 6.
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Touch a category. Touch Go. Stop Navigating To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Touch a destination. 7. Use the compass to navigate to zoom. Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker To review detailed information about a point on page 9. Touch or ...
Touch a category. Touch Go. Stop Navigating To stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation. Your current location is indicated by a location marker . 2. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Touch a destination. 7. Use the compass to navigate to zoom. Zoom range Zoom buttons Location marker To review detailed information about a point on page 9. Touch or ...
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Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch a data type. 3. Touch Setup > Map > Show Data Fields. 2. Basic Navigation Information button To save . 2. On the Map page, touch one of the screen. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page, touch the point you want to save the waypoint. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Touch Never, When Navigating, or Always. Touch to save a waypoint on the Map page: 1.
Touch the information button at the top of the screen: 1. To show or hide data fields at the top of the data fields. 2. Touch a data type. 3. Touch Setup > Map > Show Data Fields. 2. Basic Navigation Information button To save . 2. On the Map page, touch one of the screen. To change the Map page data fields: 1. On the Map page, touch the point you want to save the waypoint. Dakota Series Owner's Manual Touch Never, When Navigating, or Always. Touch to save a waypoint on the Map page: 1.
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...magnetic fields, such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you to your direction. Dakota Series Owner's Manual To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. It also ... are stationary or walking. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 28. The electronic compass is unavailable with the Dakota 10. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries.
...magnetic fields, such as traveling in an automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Using the Compass The Compass page guides you to your direction. Dakota Series Owner's Manual To open the Compass page: Touch Compass. It also ... are stationary or walking. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 28. The electronic compass is unavailable with the Dakota 10. Calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes greater than 20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries.
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Basic Navigation To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Bearing and Course Pointers The Dakota can use either a bearing or course pointer on the compass. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To.... The bearing pointer 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 Direction you are currently traveling Bearing to the destination. To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 27.
Basic Navigation To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Bearing and Course Pointers The Dakota can use either a bearing or course pointer on the compass. If "Calibration Failed" appears, touch OK, and repeat the process. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To.... The bearing pointer 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 Direction you are currently traveling Bearing to the destination. To select a bearing or course pointer, see page 27.
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... that direction until the arrow is pointing toward the top of the compass, you are moving. This is based on the course deviation indicator. Dakota Series Owner's Manual 11 Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for deviation and to get back on water or where there are currently...
... that direction until the arrow is pointing toward the top of the compass, you are moving. This is based on the course deviation indicator. Dakota Series Owner's Manual 11 Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for deviation and to get back on water or where there are currently...
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... attribute. 4. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Delete Waypoint. To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. 12 Dakota Series Owner's Manual 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...
... attribute. 4. Touch (except when changing a symbol). Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch Delete Waypoint. To delete all waypoints, touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes. 12 Dakota Series Owner's Manual 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...
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... save the route. 7. Touch the route you want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to select a starting point. 2. Dakota Series Owner's Manual 13 Touch to view > View Map. Touch Route Planner > > to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. Touch Use > . 5.
... save the route. 7. Touch the route you want to edit and select from the following options: • Change-changes the point to select a starting point. 2. Dakota Series Owner's Manual 13 Touch to view > View Map. Touch Route Planner > > to a different location. • Review-shows the point on the map. Touch Use > . 5.