Enabling free maps on a Garmin Dakota 10

[Cherianda]

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]

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/re.../default.shtml

[searchjaunt]

- 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.