Garmin 10 User Guide

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Dakota Series Owner’s Manual 
Getting Started
Adjusting the Backlight 
Level
1.  While the Dakota is on, press and 
quickly release  .
2.  Touch
 
 or 
 to adjust the 
brightness levels.
timeout.
Locking the Screen
Lock the screen to prevent 
inadvertent screen touches.
1.  Press and quickly release  .
2.  Touch 
Lock Screen 
(or 
Unlock 
Screen
).
Acquiring GPS Satellite 
Signals
Before the Dakota can find 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.