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Cherianda
23rd August 2014, 09:24 AM
hello there, I am a returner to geocaching.just bought a Dakota 10, I think I have downloaded a free map to the Custom Maps file.now how do I enable the map so I can use it a the main map? Ant advice gratefully received.

Mike w:wub:

mollyjak
25th August 2014, 06:29 AM
Hi Mike - sorry I have no idea as my hubbie is my techie :)

Not sure if this may help
http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/default.shtml

searchjaunt
23rd November 2014, 10:25 AM
- First of all you'll need to download the map from e.g. openstreet maps.
- Plug your Garmin USB cable* into the GPS and the PC. The Garmin Dakota will turn on in ‘mass storage mode’ and install itself as a device on your PC. You'll see a new icon in Windows Explorer for your device.
- Open the folder called Garmin
- Copy GMAPSUPP.IMG from your downloaded OSM maps into this folder.
- Disconnect the Dakota and as you turn it on, it will recognize the map automatically.