See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Dakota 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.
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1. Press and quickly release 2. Touch Lock Screen Unlock Screen). Dakota Series Quick Start Manual To acquire GPS satellite 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.
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To calibrate the electronic compass: note: The electronic compass is unavailable with the Dakota 10. 1. Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.
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To review information about a point on the map: 1. Touch the location you want to review. 2. Touch the information button at the top of the screen. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Touch Mark Waypoint. 2.
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To delete a waypoint: 1. Touch Waypoint Manager. 2. Touch the waypoint you want to delete. 3. Touch Delete Waypoint. To use the trip computer: The Trip Computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Touch a field to change what is shown in that field.
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If you select > Map, a line on the Map page <Select indicates your track. To clear your current track: Touch Current Track Visit www.garmin.com additional documentation and information. to save the route. > Where To? > to navigate the route. Setup >...