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DAKOTA™owner’s manual190-01069-00_0A.indd 1 4/17/2009 1:19:06 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual iIntroduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.IntroductionTips and ShortcutsTouch or to scroll and see more choices.Touch to return to the previous screen.Touch to return to the Main menu.Touch or on the Map page to zoom in or zoom out.••••Manual ConventionsWhen you are instructed to “touch” something, use your nger to touch that item on the screen. 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.190-01069-00_0A.indd 1 4/17/2009 1:19:06 PM

ii Dakota Series Owner’s ManualIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction .......................... iTips and Shortcuts .......................iManual Conventions ....................iGetting Started .................... 1Product Registration .................. 1Contact Garmin ......................... 1Optional Accessories ................. 1Caring for the Dakota ................ 1Battery Information .................... 2Turning On and Off the Dakota ............................... 2Adjusting the Backlight Level ........................ 3Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals ...................... 3Locking the Screen .................... 3Basic Navigation................. 4Accessing Applications from the Main menu .............................. 4Creating Waypoints ................... 4Navigating to a Destination........ 5Stop Navigating ......................... 7Using the Map .......................... 7Using the Compass ................... 9Bearing and Course Pointers .................... 10Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks........... 12Modifying Waypoints ............... 12Creating Routes....................... 13Viewing Stored Routes ............ 13Editing and Deleting Routes .................... 13Viewing the Active Route ......... 14Managing Tracks ..................... 14Additional Tools ................ 16Elevation Plot........................... 16Sharing Information Wirelessly .............................. 17Calculating the Size of an Area .............................. 17Other Tools .............................. 17Monitoring Satellite Reception .............................. 18Trip Computer .......................... 18190-01069-00_0A.indd 2 4/17/2009 1:19:06 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual iiiIntroductionGPS Games ....................... 20Geocaches .............................. 20Wherigo™ ................................ 20Customizing the Dakota................................ 21Changing the Prole ................ 21Setting Up Proles ................... 21Using System Setup ................ 22Customizing the Display .......... 23Map Setup ............................... 23Tracks Setup ........................... 24Customizing the Main Menu ............................ 24Routing Setup .......................... 25Changing Marine Settings ....... 26Changing Time Settings .......... 26Changing Measurement Units ...................................... 27Position Format ....................... 27Modifying the Compass ........... 27Altimeter Setup ........................ 28Pairing the Dakota ................... 29Reset ....................................... 30Viewing Your Dakota Information ............................ 30Appendix ........................... 31Specications .......................... 31Using Demo Mode ................... 32Connecting Your Dakota to a Computer .............................. 33Installing a microSD™ Card ...... 33Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints ............ 34Loading and Deleting Files ........................ 35Optimizing Battery Life ............ 36Restoring Factory Default Settings ................................. 36Attaching a Carabiner .............. 37Calibrating the Touchscreen .......................... 37Software License Agreement ............................ 38Declaration of Conformity (DoC) .................. 38Index .................................. 39190-01069-00_0A.indd 3 4/17/2009 1:19:07 PM

iv Dakota Series Owner’s ManualIntroduction Power keyTouchscreenmini-USB connector (under weather cap)LatchMounting spineBattery cover190-01069-00_0A.indd 4 4/17/2009 1:19:08 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 1Getting StartedGetting StartedProduct RegistrationHelp 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.Contact GarminContact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Dakota. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.If needed, the serial number of your Dakota is located in the battery compartment. Remove batteries as indicated on page 2.Optional AccessoriesFor a list of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com.Caring for the DakotaCleaning the screenUse 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.190-01069-00_0A.indd 1 4/17/2009 1:19:08 PM

2 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualGetting StartedBattery InformationDakota units operate on two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. To install the batteries:1. Slide the latch and remove the battery cover.Latch Battery cover2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity.3. Replace the battery cover and push the latch down.To select the battery type:1. Touch Setup > System > Battery Type.2. Touch Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH.Long-Term StorageRemove batteries when you do not plan to use the Dakota for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.Turning On and Off the Dakota1. To turn on the Dakota, press . 2. To turn off the Dakota, press and hold .190-01069-00_0A.indd 2 4/17/2009 1:19:08 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 3Getting StartedAdjusting the Backlight Level1. While the Dakota is on, press and quickly release .2. Touch or to adjust the brightness levels.See (page 23) to change the backlight timeout.Acquiring GPS Satellite SignalsBefore the Dakota can nd 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. Turn on the Dakota. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes.The bars on the Main menu indicate satellite strength. When the bars are green, the Dakota has acquired satellite signals.Locking the ScreenLock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.1. Press and quickly release .2. Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen).190-01069-00_0A.indd 3 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

4 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualBasic NavigationBasic NavigationAccessing Applications from the Main menuYou can access all Dakota applications from the Main menu. Main menu Touch or to access additional applications.Creating WaypointsWaypoints are locations you record and store in the Dakota.To mark your current location as a waypoint:1. Touch Mark Waypoint.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 to discard the changes.To edit or delete a waypoint, see page 12.•••190-01069-00_0A.indd 4 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 5Basic NavigationNavigating to a DestinationYou can use Where To? or choose a point on the map to navigate to a destination with the Dakota. To navigate to a destination using Where To?:1. Touch Where To?.2. Touch a category.3. Touch one of the following items:Recent Finds—items you have recently found.Waypoints—a list of waypoints (page 4).Tracks—a list of tracks (page 14).Routes—a list of routes (page 13).All POI (Points of Interest)—if supported by the preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of Interest may be listed.•••••Coordinates—enter the coordinates of a location.Cities—a list of the 50 closest cities to your current location.Tides—a list of the closest tide stations.4. Touch Go. A colored line indicates your course.5. Touch > Compass.6. Use the compass to navigate to your destination.To nd a destination by spelling the name:1. On the Main menu, touch Where To? > All POI.2. Touch .3. Touch characters to spell a part of the name of your destination.4. Touch .5. Touch the destination.6. Touch Go. A colored line indicates your course.7. Touch > Compass.•••190-01069-00_0A.indd 5 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

6 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualBasic Navigation8. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9.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 button4. Touch Go > > Compass.5. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9.To navigate to a destination near a waypoint or a recent nd:1. Touch Where To?.2. Touch .3. Select from the following options:A Recent FindA Waypoint.My Current LocationA Map Point4. Touch the location you want to search near.••••190-01069-00_0A.indd 6 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 7Basic Navigation5. Touch a category. Items are listed in order of distance from the location you selected.6. Touch a destination.7. Touch Go. A colored line indicates your course.8. Touch > Compass.9. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9.Stop NavigatingTo stop navigating, touch Where To? > Stop Navigation.Using the Map To use the map:1. Touch Map. Your current location is indicated by a location marker .2. Touch or to zoom.3. Touch and drag the screen to pan the map.Zoom buttonsLocation markerZoom rangeMap PageTo review detailed information about a point on the map:1. If necessary, pan to the location you want to review.2. Touch the location.3. Touch the information button at the top of the screen for additional information.190-01069-00_0A.indd 7 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

8 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualBasic NavigationInformation buttonTo show or hide data elds at the top of the screen:1. Touch Setup > Map > Show Data Fields.2. Touch Never, When Navigating, or Always.To change the Map page data elds:1. On the Map page, touch one of the data elds.2. Touch a data type.To save a waypoint on the Map page:1. On the Map page, touch the point you want to save.2. Touch the information button at the top of the screen.3. Touch to save the waypoint.190-01069-00_0A.indd 8 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 9Basic NavigationUsing the CompassThe Compass page guides you to your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer.It also provides navigation data such as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, and estimated arrival time.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 automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your direction. To turn the electronic compass off, see page 28. To open the Compass page: Touch Compass.Calibrating the CompassCalibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that inuence magnetic elds, 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.190-01069-00_0A.indd 9 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

10 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualBasic NavigationTo calibrate the electronic compass:1. Touch Setup > Heading > Press To Begin Compass Calibration. OR From the Compass page, touch and hold the middle of the compass.2. Touch Start and follow the on-screen directions.“Too Fast,” or “Too Slow” may appear, notifying you to adjust your turning speed. If “Calibration Failed” appears, touch OK, and repeat the process.Bearing and Course PointersThe 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 or course pointer, see page 28.Bearing PointerBearing to destinationDirection you are currently traveling190-01069-00_0A.indd 10 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 11Basic NavigationThe 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.Course PointerBearing to destinationDirection you are currently travelingCourse line to destinationScaleCourse deviation indicatorThe 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.To change the Compass page data elds:1. On the Compass page, touch a data eld.2. Touch a data type.190-01069-00_0A.indd 11 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

12 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualManaging Waypoints, Routes, and TracksManaging Waypoints, Routes, and TracksModifying WaypointsYou 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.To edit a waypoint:1. Touch Waypoint Manager.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.6. Touch to discard the changes.To reposition a waypoint to your current location:1. Touch Waypoint Manager.2. Touch the waypoint you want to reposition.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 delete all waypoints touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints > Yes.190-01069-00_0A.indd 12 4/17/2009 1:19:09 PM

Creating RoutesYou can create and store up to 50 routes. To create and navigate a new route:1. Touch Route Planner > <Create Route> > <Select First Point> to select a starting point.2. Touch a category.3. Touch the rst item on the route.4. Touch Use > <Select Next Point>.5. Repeat until the route is complete.6. Touch to save the route.7. Touch > Where To? > Routes to navigate the route.Viewing Stored RoutesTo view a route on the map:1. Touch Route Planner.2. Touch the route you want to view > View Map.Editing and Deleting RoutesYou can edit any of your stored routes.To edit a route:1. Touch Route Planner.2. Touch the route you want to edit > Edit Route.3. Touch the point you want to edit and select from the following options:Change—changes the point to a different location.Review—shows the point on the map.••Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 13Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks190-01069-00_0A.indd 13 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

14 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualManaging Waypoints, Routes, and TracksMove Down (or Up)—changes the order of the point on the route.Insert—adds an additional point on the route. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing.Remove—removes the point from the route.To reverse the order of points on a route:1. Touch Route Planner.2. Touch the route you want to reverse > Reverse Route.To delete a route:1. Touch Route Planner.2. Touch the route you want to delete > Delete Route.•••Viewing the Active Route1. Touch Active Route. The points on your current route are shown.2. Touch a point for additional details.Managing TracksA track is a recording of the path you have traveled.To record your tracks:1. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track Log.2. Touch Do Not Record; Record, Do Not Show; or Record, Show On Map. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the Map page indicates your track.For more information on Tracks setup, see page 24.190-01069-00_0A.indd 14 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 15Managing Waypoints, Routes, and TracksTo save and view your current track: Touch Track Manager > Current Track.View Map—shows your current track on the map.Elevation Plot—shows the elevation plot (page 16) for your current track.Save Track—saves your current route.Save Portion—allows you to select a portion of your current track to save.••••To clear your current track: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes.To open a saved track:1. Touch Where To? > Tracks.2. Touch a saved 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.190-01069-00_0A.indd 15 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

16 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualAdditional ToolsAdditional ToolsElevation PlotThe Dakota can record elevation changes over distance or time, or pressure (barometric or ambient) changes over time. To set which changes are recorded, see page 28.1. Touch Elevation Plot to open the Elevation Plot page.2. To adjust the distance or time scale, touch or .3. To display elevation data, touch a point on the plot. The time, date, and elevation recorded at that point are shown.Elevation Plot PageData eldsDistance or time scaleChanging the Elevation Plot Data Fields1. Touch Elevation Plot > one of the data elds.2. Touch a data type at the top of the screen.3. Select from the options listed to replace the data type on the screen.190-01069-00_0A.indd 16 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 17Additional ToolsSharing Information WirelesslyThe Dakota can wirelessly share waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches with another wireless enabled Garmin recreational handheld. 1. Place the units within 10 feet (3 meters) of each other.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.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 > Send.7. Both units indicate that the transfer is complete.8. Touch OK on both units.Calculating the Size of an Area1. Touch Area Calculation > Start.2. Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate.3. Touch Calculate when nished.Other ToolsSelect from the following options on the Main menu to access additional tools:Calendar—use a calendar.Calculator—use a calculator.Sun and Moon—view sunrise and sunset times along with the moon phase.Alarm Clock—set your Dakota to sound an alarm. You can also set the unit to turn on at a specic time.••••190-01069-00_0A.indd 17 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

18 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualAdditional ToolsHunt and Fish—view the predicted best dates and times for hunting and shing at your current location.Stopwatch—use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps.Monitoring Satellite ReceptionThe Satellite page shows your current location, the GPS accuracy, your current elevation, satellite locations, and signal strength.To view the Satellite page: Touch at the bottom of the Main menu.••Satellite PageSatellite locationsElevationSatellite strengthThe green bars indicate GPS satellite strength. White bars indicate that the Dakota is still collecting data.Trip ComputerThe Trip Computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics.190-01069-00_0A.indd 18 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 19Additional ToolsTrip ComputerDashboardTouch a eld to change what is shown in that eld.To reset trip data, touch Setup > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes.To change the dashboard background:1. Touch the dashboard at the top of the screen.2. Touch Default, Automotive, or Geocaching.190-01069-00_0A.indd 19 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

20 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualGPS GamesGPS GamesGeocachesGeocaching is a type of treasure hunting, in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. You can download Geocache sites from www.geocaching.com. The Web site supports the transfer of geocache sites to your Dakota, and, after registering and installing the Garmin Communicator plug-in from www.garmin.com/products /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.3. Touch Go. A colored line indicates your course.4. Touch > Compass.5. Use the compass to navigate to your destination as indicated on page 9.For more information on geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com.Wherigo™ Wherigo (pronounced “where I go”) is a toolset for creating and playing GPS-enabled adventures in the real world. Use your Dakota to guide you to a physical location, where you will interact with virtual objects and characters. For more information, visit www.wherigo.com.190-01069-00_0A.indd 20 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 21Customizing the DakotaCustomizing the DakotaChanging the ProleProles 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. When you are in a prole and change settings such as data elds, units of measurement, or position settings, they are saved automatically as part of your current prole.Setting Up ProlesTo change a prole1. On the Main menu, touch Prole Change. Your current prole is indicated on the screen. 2. Touch the prole you want to use.To change the name of a prole:1. Touch Setup > Proles.2. Touch a prole > Edit Name.3. Touch letters, numbers, or symbols to make the changes.4. Touch . To change the order of the proles:1. Touch Setup > Proles.2. Touch the prole you want to move.3. Touch Move Up or Move Down. To delete a prole:It is not possible to delete your current prole.1. Touch Setup > Proles.2. Touch a prole > Delete.190-01069-00_0A.indd 21 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

22 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing the DakotaTo add a new prole: Touch Setup > Proles > <Create New Prole>. This prole is a copy of your current prole. The new prole becomes your current prole.Using System SetupTouch Setup > System.GPS—select Normal, WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), or Demo Mode (GPS off). For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS /waas.html.Language—select the text language on the Dakota. Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.Battery Type—select the type of battery you are using.Tones—turn audible tones On or Off.190-01069-00_0A.indd 22 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 23Customizing the DakotaCustomizing the DisplayTouch Setup > Display.Backlight Timeout—select the amount of time you would like the backlight to remain on after you touch the screen.Map SetupOn the Main menu, touch Setup > Map.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 drivingAutomotive ModeAuto Zoom—automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually.Show Data Fields—hide or show data elds on the Map page.Advanced Map Setup—set the zoom levels, the text size, and the detail level of the map.190-01069-00_0A.indd 23 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

24 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing the DakotaZoom Levels—select the zoom level for map items. Text Size—select the text size for map items.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.Tracks SetupA track is a recording of your path. On the Main menu, touch Setup > Tracks.Track Log—turn track recording on or off. Record Method—select a track ••••recording method. Touch Distance, Time, or Auto. If your record method is time or distance, enter the specic time or distance interval. Touch Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks.Interval—select a track log recording rate. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but lls the track log faster.Customizing the Main MenuYou can put frequently-used applications on the rst page of the Main menu.To change the order of applications on the Main menu:1. Touch Setup > Main Menu.2. Touch the application you want to move.190-01069-00_0A.indd 24 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 25Customizing the Dakota3. Touch Move Up or Move Down. Routing SetupTouch Setup > Routing.Guidance Method—select a guidance method for calculating your routeOff Road—calculates point-to-point routes.On Road For Time—calculates on-road routes that require minimal time to drive.On Road For Distance—calculates on-road routes that are shorter in distance.Calculate Routes for—select a transportation method to optimize your routes for.Lock On Road—lock the current location marker on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy (requires routable •••maps).Off Road Transitions—select a transition method for routing off roads. 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.Distance—routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specied distance of your current point. Avoidance Setup—touch the road type you want to avoid.•••190-01069-00_0A.indd 25 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

26 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing the DakotaChanging Marine SettingsTouch Setup > Marine.Marine Chart Mode—Select the chart type.Spot Soundings—turn spot soundings that indicate depth locations on or off.Light Sectors—turn the sector in which a navigational light is visible on or off. Selecting Auto causes some light sectors to not be shown when the density of light sectors in an area is high.Symbol Set—select the set of marine navaid symbols. Marine Alarm Setup—turn marine alarms on or off.Anchor Drag Alarm—set an alarm to sound when you drift more than a specied distance.•Off course Alarm—set an alarm to sound when you are a specied distance off course.Deep Water—set an alarm to sound when you enter an area of water that is too deep.Shallow Water—set an alarm to sound when you enter an area that is too shallow.Changing Time SettingsTouch Setup > Time. Time Format—select a 12-hour or 24-hour format.Time Zone—select the time zone for your location.•••190-01069-00_0A.indd 26 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 27Customizing the DakotaChanging Measurement UnitsTouch Setup > Units.Distance/Speed—select distance and speed units.Elevation (Vert. Speed)—select elevation and vertical speed units.Depth—select depth units in feet, fathoms, or meters for marine use.Temperature—select water temperature in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.Pressure—select barometric pressure units in inches (Hg), millibars, or hectopascals.Position FormatUse the default settings unless you are using a map or chart that species a different position format. To change the position format: Touch Setup > Position Format. Modifying the CompassTouch Setup > Heading.Display—select the type of directional heading shown on the compass:Directional Letters—sets the Compass page reading to directional letters (N, S, E, W).Numeric Degrees—sets the Compass page reading to degrees (0°–359°).Mils—sets the Compass page reading to mils (0 mils–1000 mils).North Reference—select the north reference of the compass:True—sets true north as the heading reference.Magnetic—automatically sets •••••190-01069-00_0A.indd 27 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

28 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing the Dakotathe magnetic declination for your location.Grid—sets grid north as the heading reference (0°).User—allows you to set the magnetic variation value.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 Pointer, which indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination (page 10).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.••Altimeter SetupTouch Setup > Altimeter.Auto Calibration—allow the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn the Dakota on. Barometer Mode—select Variable Elevation (used when moving) or Fixed Elevation (used when stationary, allowing the altimeter to function as a standard barometer).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.Plot Type—select the elevation plot type:190-01069-00_0A.indd 28 4/17/2009 1:19:10 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 29Customizing the DakotaElevation/Time—records elevation changes over a period of time.Elevation/Distance—records elevation changes over a distance.Barometric Pressure—records barometric pressure over a period of time.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.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 DakotaThe Dakota can be used with an optional Garmin heart rate monitor 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-eld options on the Map page, the Compass page, and the trip computer.Pairing is connecting your Dakota with wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor or a cadence bike sensor. After you pair the rst time, your Dakota automatically recognizes the wireless sensor whenever they are turned on and within range of each other.190-01069-00_0A.indd 29 4/17/2009 1:19:11 PM

30 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing the DakotaTo 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).2. Turn the wireless sensor on.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.Reset1. Touch Setup > Reset. 2. Touch an item to reset it. Viewing Your Dakota InformationOn the Main menu, touch Setup > About... to view the Dakota software version, unit ID number, GPS software version, and legal information.190-01069-00_0A.indd 30 4/17/2009 1:19:11 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 31AppendixAppendixSpecicationsPhysicalSize: 4.5 in. H × 2.3 in. W × 1.4 in. D (114 × 58 × 36 mm)Weight: 5.1 oz. (146 g) without batteries 191.4 g with batteriesDisplay: 2.6 in. diagonal (66 mm) backlit 65K color TFT display (160 × 240 pixels)Case: Rugged plastic, waterproof to IPX7Temperature Range: From -4°F to 158°F (from -20 to 70°C)**The temperature rating of the Dakota may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures.PowerSource: Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) Battery Life: Up to 20 hoursAccuracyGPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical**Subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated.DGPS: from 10 to 16 ft. (from 3 to 5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in North America)Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec. (0.1 m/sec) steady state190-01069-00_0A.indd 31 4/17/2009 1:19:11 PM

32 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualAppendixInterfaces: USB mass storage deviceData Storage Life: Indenite; no memory battery requiredMap Storage: Internal or microSD CardPerformanceReceiver: more than 12 channel WAAS enabled/High sensitivityAcquisition Times: < 1 second (warm start) < 33 seconds (cold start) < 36 seconds (autolocate)Update Rate: 1/second, continuousCompass: Accuracy: ± 2 degrees (± 5 degrees in extreme Northern and Southern latitudes)* Resolution: 1 degreeAltimeter: Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -2,000 ft. to 30,000 ft. (from -610 to 9144 m)*Subject to proper user calibration.Using Demo ModeDemo mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or for practice. The unit does not track satellites in Demo mode. 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.190-01069-00_0A.indd 32 4/17/2009 1:19:11 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 33AppendixTo turn Demo Mode on, touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode.Connecting Your Dakota to a ComputerYou 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 bottom 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.Installing a microSD™ CardThe Dakota microSD data card tray is located beneath the AA batteries. Purchase microSD cards from an electronics supplier or purchase preloaded MapSource® detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer. Go to http://buy.garmin.com for compatible map products.To install or remove a microSD card:1. Lift the latch on the back of the Dakota (page 2) and remove the battery cover and the batteries.2. Lift the metal cover.3. Push the card into the microSD card tray and close the metal cover.190-01069-00_0A.indd 33 4/17/2009 1:19:11 PM

34 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualAppendixMetal cover MicroSD cardMicroSD card tray4. 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 les such as images, Wherigo cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.Transferring Tracks, Routes, or WaypointsTracks, routes, and waypoints (including geocache sites) can be transferred between your Dakota and computer maps such as MapSource or maps accessed on mapping Web sites, such as Google™ Maps.To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to and from MapSource:1. Connect the Dakota to the computer with the USB cable.2. Turn the Dakota on.3. Open MapSource on your computer.4. Click Receive From Device... or Send To Device... on the MapSource Transfer menu.190-01069-00_0A.indd 34 4/17/2009 1:19:11 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 35AppendixBefore transferring data to or from a Web site directly to the Dakota, install the Garmin Communicator plug-in from www.garmin.com/products /communicator.Loading and Deleting FilesYou can use the Dakota as a USB mass storage device, and you can purchase a separate microSD card for additional external memory. 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.To load a le onto the Dakota or microSD card:1. Remove the battery cover and insert a microSD card (page 33).2. Connect the USB cable to the Dakota and your computer.3. Copy the le from your computer.4. Paste the le into the Garmin or the microSD card/volume.To delete a le from the Dakota or microSD card:1. Open the Garmin or SD card drive/volume.2. Highlight the le and press the Delete key on your computer keyboard. CAUTION: When deleting les, do not delete pre-programmed map data (les that end with “.img”). It is not recoverable.190-01069-00_0A.indd 35 4/17/2009 1:19:11 PM

36 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualAppendixOptimizing Battery LifeUse 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.Consider the following suggestions to maximize battery life:Do not adjust the backlight more than is necessary (page 3). Using a backlight level above 50% of maximum level for a prolonged period of time, will signicantly decrease battery life.Select a shorter backlight timeout (page 23).Turn tones off if not needed (page 22).•••Turn electronic compass off if not needed (page 28).If you plan on using the Dakota extensively in your automobile, consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin.com).Restoring Factory Default SettingsYou can restore your Dakota to the original factory settings. Changes you have made using Setup are restored to the default settings.To restore factory settings, touch Setup > Reset > Restore Defaults to Factory Settings > Yes.••190-01069-00_0A.indd 36 4/17/2009 1:19:11 PM

Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 37AppendixAttaching a Carabiner1. Position the carabiner clip in the slots on the mounting spine of the Dakota.CarabinerCarabiner clipMounting spine2. Slide the clip up until it locks in place.To remove the carabiner clip, lift the bottom of the clip and slide the carabiner clip off the mounting spine.Calibrating the TouchscreenThe 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 and hold the Power key for approximately 30 seconds.2. Follow the instructions on the screen until “Calibration is complete” is displayed.190-01069-00_0A.indd 37 4/17/2009 1:19:12 PM

38 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualAppendixSoftware License AgreementBY 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.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, 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.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.To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com190-01069-00_0A.indd 38 4/17/2009 1:19:12 PM

IndexDakota Series Owner’s Manual 39IndexSymbols3D view 20Aaccessories 1active route 14advanced map setup 23alarms, marine 26altimetercalibration 29setup 28ambient pressure 29areacalculation 17automotive mode 23auto zoom 23avoidance setup 25Bbackgrounddashboard 19backlight 3timeout 23barometer mode 28battery 2optimal battery type 36bearing 28Ccadence sensor 29calibrationaltimeter 29compass 9carabiner 37CommunicatorGarmin 20compasscalibration 9north reference 27course 28Ddata eldschanging 8, 11, 16, 23show or hide 8default settings 36demo mode 32directional letters 27Eeditroutes 13elevationxed or variable 28elevation/distance 29elevation/time 29elevation plot 16customizing 28Ffactory settings 36tness setup 29xed elevation 28190-01069-00_0A.indd 39 4/17/2009 1:19:12 PM

Index40 Dakota Series Owner’s ManualGgeocaches 20GPS setting 22grid north 28guidance method 25Hheart rate monitor 29, 30Llanguage 22light sectors 26lock on road 25lock screen 3Mmagnetic north 27map information 7map setup 23marine 26mark waypoint 4microSD cardinstalling 33loading les 35mils 27Nnavigation 5stop 7north reference, compass 27north up 23numeric degrees 27Ooff road 25off road transitions 25on road for distance 25on road for time 25orientation, map 23Pplot type 28POI 5points of interest 5position format 27pressureambient 29barometric 29trending 28unit of measurement 27proles 21Rrecent nds 5record method, tracks 24reverseroute points 14routescalculate 25edit 13reverse 14setup 25view 14Ssatellite signals 3SD card 33sensors 30serial number 1share wirelessly 17190-01069-00_0A.indd 40 4/17/2009 1:19:12 PM

IndexDakota Series Owner’s Manual 41size of an areacalculating 17spot soundings 26stop navigating 7stopwatch 18Ttext size, maps 24timeout, backlight 23time zone 26tones 22tracksclearing current 15recording 24setup 24viewing 15track up 23trip computer 18true north 27Uunlock screen 3Vvariable elevation 28viewtracks 15WWAAS 22waypointscreating 4Wherigo 20wireless sharing 17Zzoom 23190-01069-00_0A.indd 41 4/17/2009 1:19:12 PM

For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGarmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USAGarmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UKGarmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwanwww.garmin.comMay 2009 Part Number 190-01069-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan190-01069-00_0A.indd 42 4/17/2009 1:19:13 PM

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