Garmin Dakota 20 User Manual

Garmin Dakota 20 GPS Hire - User Guide
Thank you for hiring your Garmin Dakota 20 GPS(aka Wilson) device from Trail Outlaws.
Hire includes:-
2 X AA Alkaline Batteries
1 X Dakota 20 GPS Unit with Map and route loaded.
1 X Protective Cover
1 X User Guide
Hire does not include:-
Extra batteries, make sure you carry one set of extra batteries, and leave some in drop bags.
1. Turn on GPS Device
1.1. Hold the Power key button shown in Figure 1 below.
1.2. Once powered on the GPS unit will show the main menu screen as shown in Figure 2 and 3.
1.3. The battery shaped indicator has 3 green lights when a new battery is added.
1.4. The Satellite Signal indicator .When you first turn on the device it will only show a
couple of bars in red(Figure 2), you need to be stood outside and wait a couple of minutes for a
green connection to show up(Figure 3). Wait for the satellite indicator to show green before
selecting a route.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
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Garmin Dakota 20 Specifications

General

Geocaching (GPS stash hunt)	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Routes quantity	50
Tracks quantity	200
Number of waypoints	1000
Interface	USB
GPS receiver	HotFix
Internal memory	850 MB
Form factor	Handheld
Display diagonal	2.6 \
Display resolution	160 x 240 pixels
Display size (HxV) (imperial)	1.43 x 2.15 \
Map storage	Internal storage
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Battery type	AA
Battery life (max)	20 h
Number of batteries supported	2
Sustainability certificates	RoHS

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	33 mm
Width	55 mm
Height	100 mm
Weight	148.8 g

Summary

Turn on GPS Device

Hold Power Button

Instructs to hold the power key button as shown in Figure 1.

Main Menu Display

Explains the main menu screen appears after powering on the unit.

Battery Indicator

Describes the battery indicator showing 3 green lights with new batteries.

Satellite Signal Acquisition

Details satellite signal acquisition, requiring outdoor waiting for a green connection.

Selecting a Route and Navigation

Accessing Routes

Navigate to the 'Where To?' icon, select 'Tracks', then choose the desired route.

Starting Navigation

Press the 'Go' icon to initiate the selected route navigation.

Route Display and Zoom

Explains route display and advises using zoom icons for optimal map viewing.

Pausing and Resuming Navigation

Describes how touching the screen pauses navigation and how to resume.

Returning to Main Menu

Explains returning to the main menu without ending navigation and accessing compass.

Lock Screen Functionality

Purpose of Lock Screen

Suggests using the lock screen to prevent accidental screen touches and pauses.

Locking the Screen

Details the steps to lock the screen using the power key and Figure 11.

Unlocking the Screen

Provides instructions to unlock the screen via the power button and unlock option.

Display and Battery Management

Adjusting Screen Brightness

Explains using the power key and +/- buttons to modify screen brightness.

Battery Life and Auto-Off

States battery life and that the screen auto-off conserves power.

Changing Batteries

Instructs on how to remove the protective cover and replace batteries.