AstroStart 60Cx User Manual

GPSMAP® 60Cx

color map navigator

owner’s manual

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IntroductIon > About thIs MAnuAl

IntroductIon

Thank you for choosing the Garmin The GPSMAP 60Cx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.

About This Manual

To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail. This manual is organized into the following sections.

The Introduction contains manual conventions, the Table of Contents, the software license agreement, product registration, and product care information.

The Getting Started section provides an overview of the unit, how to turn the unit on, and to acquire satellites.

The Basic Operation section provides information about setting up waypoints, routes, and tracks.

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GPSMAP® 60Cx.

The Main Pages section contains an overview of the Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, and Compass Pages.

The Main Menu section describes features found on the Main Menu and information about how to change settings.

The Appendix contains information, such as

specications, optional accessories, and maintenance information. You can also nd warranty and FCC

information in the Appendix.

An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.

Manual Conventions

This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................... i

About This Manual .............................................. i

Manual Conventions ................................................ i

Software License Agreement ............................ v

Product Registration .......................................... v

Contact Garmin ........................................................v

Tell Us What You Think ..........................................v

Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx ........................... vi

Cleaning the Case ................................................. vi

Cleaning the Screen ............................................... vi

Storage ................................................................... vi

Water Immersion ................................................... vi

Warning ............................................................. vii

Important Information ..................................... viii

Getting Started ................................................. 1

Unit Overview .....................................................1

Installing the Batteries .............................................2

Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad ..................... 3

Turning on the GPSMAP 60Cx ..........................4

Adjusting the Backlight ...........................................4

Initializing the GPS Receiver ............................. 5

Using the GPSMAP 60Cx ................................... 6

Understanding Terms ...............................................6

Selecting Options and Entering Data .......................7

Using the Status Bar ................................................7

On-Screen Messages ................................................8

Using the Mapping Databases .................................8

Basic Operation ............................................. 10

Creating and Using Waypoints ....................... 10

Marking Your Current Location ............................10

Creating Waypoints Using the Map .......................11

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates ...............11

Editing Waypoints..................................................12

Deleting Waypoints................................................12

Averaging a Waypoint’s Location ..........................13

Projecting a Waypoint ............................................14

Using Proximity Waypoints ...................................15

Man OverBoard (MOB) ........................................16

Using the Find Menu ........................................ 16

Find By Name ........................................................17

Recent Finds ..........................................................18

Using the Find Item Information Page ..................18

Find Information Page Options Menu ...................18

Finding a Waypoint ................................................20

Finding a Geocache ...............................................20

Finding a City ........................................................21

Finding an Exit ......................................................22

Finding an Address ................................................22

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Finding an Intersection ..........................................24

Searching for a Point of Interest ............................24

POI Loader & Custom Points of Interest ...............25

Using Tracks ..................................................... 26

Options Menu ........................................................28

Navigating a Saved Track ......................................30

Creating and Using Routes ............................. 31

Creating a Route ....................................................31

Navigating a Route ................................................32

Editing a Route ......................................................34

Using the Route Page Options ...............................35

Vertical Proles of routes ......................................36

Main Pages ..................................................... 37

Satellite Page .................................................... 38

Using the Satellite Page Options Menu .................38

Map Page ........................................................... 39

Using Additional Map Data ...................................40

Changing the Zoom Range ....................................41

Map Orientation .....................................................41

Map Page Options .................................................41

Guidance Text ........................................................42

Setting up the Map Page ........................................43

Measuring Distance ...............................................46

Turning Declutter On or Off ..................................47

Restoring Defaults .................................................47

Compass Page .................................................. 48

Compass Page Options ..........................................49

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ........49

Data Fields .............................................................51

Trip Computer Page ......................................... 52

Trip Computer Page Options Menu .......................52

Main Menu ...................................................... 53

Tracks ................................................................ 53

Route Page ........................................................ 54

Highway Page ................................................... 54

Setup Menu ...................................................... 55

System Setup .........................................................55

Display Setup .........................................................56

Interface Setup .......................................................56

Page Sequence Setup .............................................59

Map Page Setup ....................................................59

Routing Setup ........................................................60

Geocache Setup .....................................................61

Marine Setup ..........................................................62

Time Setup .............................................................62

Units Setup ............................................................63

Heading Setup ........................................................64

Welcome Setup ......................................................65

Proximity Waypoints ........................................ 66

Calendar ............................................................ 66

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Calculator .......................................................... 67

Stopwatch ......................................................... 67

Sun and Moon ................................................... 68

Hunt and Fish ................................................... 69

Games Menu ..................................................... 70

Memory Race ........................................................71

Virtua Maze ...........................................................71

GekoSmak .............................................................72

Nibbons ..................................................................72

Gekoids ..................................................................72

Beast Hunt .............................................................73

Appendix ........................................................ 74

Specications ................................................... 74

Physical ..................................................................74

Performance ...........................................................74

Power .....................................................................74

Interfacing ......................................................... 75

Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a

Computer .....................................................79

What Is WAAS/EGNOS? ................................... 80

Loran TD Setup ................................................. 81

Map Datums and Location Formats ............... 82

What Are Map Datums? ........................................82

What Is a Location Format? ..................................82

FCC Compliance ............................................... 83

Limited Warranty .............................................. 84

Index ............................................................... 86

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Software License Agreement

BY USING THE GPSMAP 60Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.

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Product Registration

Help us to better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our Web site at

www.garmin.com/registration/.

Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the GPSMAP 60Cx) in case your GPSMAP 60Cx needs service. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your unit. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday– Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.

garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support.

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).

Tell Us What You Think

Tell us how you like this manual! Fill out the Product Documentation Survey. Go to www.garmin.

com/contactUs/, and click Product Documentation

Survey.

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Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx

The GPSMAP 60Cx case is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning.

Cleaning the Case

Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components.

Cleaning the Screen

Clean the GPSMAP 60Cx screen using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or use eyeglass cleaner if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth.

Storage

Do not store the GPSMAP 60Cx where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints and routes, are retained in the unit’s memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource software).

Water Immersion

The GPSMAP 60Cx is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse.

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Warning

IntroductIon > wArnIng

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.

• When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram).

sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs.

• Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.

Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of

time spent viewing the unit’s screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do not

Do not mount

where driver’s

eld of vision is

blocked.

Do not mount in front of an airbag

eld of deployment.

Do not place

unsecured on

the vehicle

dashboard.

input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit’s controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations.

• This unit is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road

conditions, trafc congestion, weather conditions,

• When navigating, carefully compare information

or other factors that may affect safety while driving.

displayed on the unit to all available navigation

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See www.garmin.

com/prop65 for more information.

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IntroductIon > IMPortAnt InforMAtIon

Important Information

MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.

NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING;

SPECIAL NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in

California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Check your state and local laws and ordinances for similar restrictions. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be

used. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any nes,

penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a result of any other state or local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.)

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The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics. For more information on the applicability to this product, see www.

erecycle.org.

Garmin POI Loader and Custom POIs Notice: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using a custom POI or safety camera database.

Unit Overview

Color LCD

display

GPSMAP 60Cx

Power key

GettInG Started

Auxiliary GPS

antenna connector

(under weather cap)

USB connector port

(under weather cap)

Carry lanyard

attachment slot

Keypad

gettIng stArted > unIt overvIew

Internal

antenna

External data/

auxiliary power port

(under weather cap)

Battery

compartment

locking D-Ring

Battery

compartment cover

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USE BY 2009

Battery

Compartment

USE BY 2009

Battery

Compartment

gettIng stArted > InstAllIng the bAtterIes

Installing the Batteries

The GPSMAP 60Cx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed in the back of the unit. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See

To install the Lanyard:

1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the slot at the upper-left side on the back of the unit.

2 Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight.

page 55 for information on setting the battery type.

To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose.

2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. A polarity diagram is molded into the battery compartment.

3. Reinstall the battery cover by aligning the back cover with the unit and turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise.

Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 60Cx when you do not expect to use the unit for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.

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Lanyard

installation

Refer to page 9 for information on accessing the microSD™ data card in the battery compartment.

Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad

POWER key

• Press and hold to turn the unit on or off.

• Press and release to adjust the backlighting.

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ROCKER key

• Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options; and to enter data, or move the map panning arrow.

IN/OUT Zoom Keys

• Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page.

GPSMAP 60Cx

PAGE key

• Press and release to cycle through the main pages.

• Press to scroll up or down a list on any other page.

MENU key

FIND/MOB key

• Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu.

• Press and hold for MOB*

MARK key

• Press and release at any time to mark your current location.

• Press and release to view page options.

• Press twice to view the Main Menu.

ENTER key

• Press and release to enter highlighted

options, data, or conrm on-screen

messages.

QUIT key

• Press and release to cancel data entry, or exit a page.

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* Man Overboard (MOB) feature stores a waypoint and

then navigates back to it.

gettIng stArted > turnIng on the gPsMAP 60cx

Turning on the GPSMAP 60Cx

Turn the GPSMAP 60Cx on, to view the Welcome Page, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must

Adjusting the Backlight

You may want to adjust the backlight to see the screen better.

collect satellite data and establish its current location.

To turn the GPSMAP 60Cx on and off:

1. Press and hold the POWER key. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds, and the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page.

2. To turn off the GPSMAP 60Cx, press and hold the POWER key again.

See page 56 for information about changing the display colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels.

Welcome Page Satellite Page

To adjust the backlight level:

1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.

2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness, or press down to decrease.

3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the backlight adjustment window.

Backlight adjustment slider

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Initializing the GPS Receiver

The rst time you turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx, the

GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 60Cx is shipped from the factory in

AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “nd

itself” anywhere on Earth. To receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.

You can also observe a sky-view array of the satellites overhead with your location centered in the array. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle represents a position 45 degrees from the horizon. The numbers shown indicate the number assigned to each

3. Press and release the Page appears. You are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation.

PAGE key until the Map

satellite. A bar graph at the bottom of the page shows

To initialize your GPSMAP 60Cx:

1. Press and hold the POWER key to turn on the GPSMAP 60Cx.

2. Hold the unit in front of you with the top tilted upward. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a “Locating Satellites” message is replaced by an “Acquiring Satellites” message until enough signals are acquired to x its location.

When the receiver has signals from at least

three satellites, the display at the top of the page changes to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates.

the strength of signals from each satellite.

The outer

circle

represents

the horizon.

The inner circle is a

location 45

degrees from

the horizon.

Heading bug

indicates your

direction of

movement

Signal strength

bars for each

satellite.

If the unit cannot get a satellite x, a list of solutions

appears. Select an appropriate solution, and press ENTER to continue.

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Using the GPSMAP 60Cx

This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 60Cx.

Understanding Terms

As you progress through this manual, you are directed

to press a specic key or highlight a eld on the

screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly release the key. (You may need to hold down a key for a period of time to start a secondary function, when the instructions tell you to

do so.) When a eld is highlighted on the screen, it is

On-screen button—use the ROCKER to highlight a button, and press ENTER to select the button.

Scroll bar—when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the ROCKER or use Zoom In to scroll a set of items and Zoom Out to scroll the entire screen.

Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s memory. You can change many settings, but you can also revert to the factory (default) settings.

(See page 47) highlighted in yellow. The position of the highlight is controlled by the ROCKER.

The following terms are used throughout this manual:

Highlighted

eld

Highlight—move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER to select

individual elds.

Field

Field—the location on a page where data or an option

can be shown and entered. Highlight a eld using the

ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options.

On-screen buttons

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Selecting Options and Entering Data

Use the ROCKER to highlight an item in a list or a

eld on the screen.

To select and activate an option:

1. From any page, press MENU. An Options Menu appears with a list of additional options for that page.

2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to highlight the option you want, and press ENTER to select it.

To exit a menu or return to the previous setting:

Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward

through your steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page.

Using the Status Bar

At the top of each page, the status bar provides status information for several unit features.

Status Bar

• Power to the unit is provided by either batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC, DC or USB adapter). The Battery Power icon ( ) shows the remaining power as the battery is depleted.

• The Auxiliary Power icon (

) appears when the unit is powered by an external source such as the USB data cable provided with your unit or optional serial data/power cable or 12 volt DC adapter.

• Satellite signal status is shown when searching for or acquiring satellites ( ), when a 2D x ( ) is attained and when a 3D x ( ) is attained (four or more satellites are received.)

• The Backlight icon (

) appears when the backlight is on. Backlighting is off by default when you turn the unit on. The backlight uses a

signicant amount of battery power.

• The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Cable Connection icon ( ) appears when the unit is in communication with a PC.

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On-Screen Messages

When a signicant event in the operation of the

unit occurs, an on-screen message appears. In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close the window.

Using the Mapping Databases

Many of the GPSMAP 60Cx features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you may want to transfer maps before using the unit. The microSD card (provided only on some units) can be loaded with detailed maps from optional MapSource® disks for your PC. This enhances the versatility of your GPSMAP 60Cx. With selected MapSource detailed mapping data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. The amount of data transferable is

On-Screen Messages

In some instances, the message may indicate a temporary condition such as the “Calculating Route” message, and closes as soon as condition is completed.

limited to the capacity printed on the microSD card.

Map data transfer requires the USB interface cable provided with the unit to transfer MapSource data from a PC to the microSD card in the GPSMAP 60Cx. To transfer data to the microSD card, you can also use the USB Mass Storage feature explained on page 57.

You can purchase high capacity microSD cards at your electronics supplier. See the Garmin Web site

Calculating Route

Message

(www.garmin.com/cartography/) for MapSource products.

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Transferring Data to a microSD Card

Some units are equipped with a pre-installed microSD

card. Other units congured for use in large geographic regions (Pacic) require a larger capacity microSD card

to store enough useful mapping data (not provided).

2. Connect the USB cable provided with the unit

to the USB port on your PC and to the miniUSB port on the back of the unit.

3. Follow instructions for selecting and

downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disk and help le.

To install or remove the microSD card:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the unit and remove the two batteries.

2. Locate the card tray at the center of the battery compartment, and check to be certain the card is installed in the tray.

3. To remove the card, slide the tray cover up, then lift it toward you to remove the card from the tray.

4. To re-insert the card, lay the card in the tray, close the tray, and replace the batteries and cover when nished.

To transfer map data to the microSD card:

1. Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the upper back of the unit. It recommended that you use the USB port rather than the serial connection port for faster data transfer.

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USB Port

(under weather

cover)

The microSD card tray

is located beneath the batteries in the battery

compartment.

Slide the tray cover back to

OPEN, then lift to remove

or insert the microSD card.

Close and slide forward to

LOCK.

LOCK

Detail of microSD

card tray in battery

compartment

(

Unlock

Lock

Back of GPSMAP 60Cx

with battery cover removed)

bAsIc oPerAtIon > creAtIng And usIng wAyPoInts

BaSIc operatIon

This section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 60Cx, including creating and using waypoints, using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes.

Creating and Using Waypoints

Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. They are locations you might want to return to later. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint.

Waypoints are created using three methods. You can press the MARK key while at a location, create a waypoint on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually.

Marking Your Current Location

Use the MARK key to quickly capture your current location to create a new waypoint. You must have a

valid position (2D or 3D) x to mark your current

location.

To mark your current location:

1. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. A default three-digit name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint.

Waypoint

symbol

Mark Waypoint Page

2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate eld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and conrming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

Waypoint

name

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Creating Waypoints Using the Map

You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you see a highlighted description of the item.

To create a waypoint using the Map Page:

1. On the Map Page, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark as a waypoint.

2. Press and quickly release ENTER to capture and open the information page for the map item.

3. Highlight Save, and press ENTER.

If the map item selected contains no

information, a “No map information at this point. Do you want to create a user waypoint here?” message appears. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER.

4. To change any information on the Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate eld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and conrming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

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Information page for a

map point with data

Information page for

a map point without

data

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates

You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a

waypoint at a specic latitude/longitude position from

a chart.

To create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates:

1. Create a new waypoint by pressing MARK.

2. On the Waypoint Page, highlight the Location eld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad.

bAsIc oPerAtIon > edItIng wAyPoInts

3. Use the ROCKER to enter location coordinates. Highlight OK, and press ENTER when nished.

Manually

enter waypoint

coordinates.

4. Press QUIT to exit.

Editing Waypoints

You can edit waypoints as you create them or at a later date. You can change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, and depth.

To edit a waypoint:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

3. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

4. Highlight each eld and press ENTER to make changes. Use the waypoint symbol chart and the alphanumeric keypad to enter new data.

5. Press QUIT when nished.

Deleting Waypoints

You can delete waypoints from the Waypoint Page.

NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot

recover it from the unit.

To delete a waypoint:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

3. Select the waypoint you want to delete, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

4. Highlight the Delete button, and press ENTER. A conrmation message appears.

5. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER to delete the waypoint.

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To move a waypoint on the Map Page:

1. On the Find Menu, highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

3. Highlight the Map button, and press ENTER to show the waypoint on the map.

4. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to the waypoint.

5. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a new location on the map, and press ENTER.

Original location

New location

Averaging a Waypoint’s Location

You can average a new waypoint location over time to produce a more accurate location.

NOTE: You must have a GPS Satellite x

before you can average a waypoint’s location. When you average a waypoint after it has been saved to the waypoints list and the Mark Waypoint page is closed (even if you return to that waypoint location), the unit appears to be averaging the waypoint, but it is actually averaging a new point at your current location. Therefore, only average a waypoint when you

rst create it.

To use averaging to calculate a more accurate location:

1. Before saving a new waypoint, press the MENU key to open the Options list.

2. Highlight the Average Location option, and press ENTER to open the Average Location Page.

Moving a waypoint

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4. Press

5. Select Project Waypoint, and press ENTER

6. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected

Waypoint

Options

Average Location Page

3. Press ENTER to save the location.

Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new waypoint by projecting the

distance and bearing from a specic location to a new

location.

To project a waypoint:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints list.

3. Select the waypoint you want to project, and

press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

MENU to open the Options Menu.

to open the Project Waypoint Page.

waypoint in the appropriate elds at the bottom of the page, and press QUIT when nished.

Project Waypoint

Page

Projected waypoint

on the map

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Using Proximity Waypoints

Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to dene an alarm

circle around a stored waypoint location.

Radius

eld

Proximity

icon

Proximity

Alarms

check box

To add a proximity waypoint:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and press ENTER to open the Proximity Waypoints Page.

3. Highlight an empty line, and press ENTER to open the Find Menu.

4. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points, and press ENTER to open the information page for the item.

Empty line

5. With the Use button highlighted, press ENTER to add the point to the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page.

6. Use the ROCKER to highlight and adjust the Radius eld if you want to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile.

To select alarm tones and turn proximity alarms on or off:

1. To select an alarm tone, select the Proximity Alarm Tones button and press ENTER to

open the Proximity Alarm Tones Setup Page.

2. Highlight each alarm eld and press ENTER to view the list of tones.

3. Select a tone from the list and press ENTER.

4. Activate the alarms by placing a check in the box at the bottom of the page.

Speed alerts are proximity

points obtained from services provided by using the optional POI Loader.

(see page 26)

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To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list:

To remove or review a single entry, highlight

the waypoint, press ENTER, and then select Remove or Review.

To remove all waypoints from the list, press

MENU, highlight Remove All, and press ENTER.

Using the Find Menu

Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 60Cx basemap.

You can also nd saved waypoint and geocache

points. Additional icons appear depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded to the unit. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

Man OverBoard (MOB)

Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man Overboard (MOB) feature. (This is, an application for marking a location on water where you cannot stop quickly and must return to a point where there are no landmarks for reference.)

To create a waypoint using the MOB feature:

Press and hold FIND to show the MOB window.

2. Press ENTER to navigate to the MOB

3. Use the PAGE key open the Map Page showing the path from your current location to the MOB point. Use the Compass Page for additional guidance to the MOB point.

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When you access a Find group list, it contains only those items near your current location or the map pointer.

Find Menu

with optional

MapSource data

Waypoint Options

Cities Options

bAsIc oPerAtIon > fInd by nAMe

The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options, such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you enter), Select Category (for those groups, such as Food & Drink and Lodging). Use these options to limit your

search.

Find By Name

If you know the name of the location you want to nd,

use the Find By Name option.

To nd a location using Find By Name:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the icon for the type of item for which you want to search, and

press ENTER. OR To search the entire database, select the All Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER.

3. Press MENU, highlight Find By Name, and

press ENTER.

4. Use the the on-screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to nd. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK and press ENTER.

5. Highlight the location in the Find list, and press ENTER. The item’s information page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route to the item (Go To).

ROCKER and ENTER key to operate

Find By Name

On-screen

keypad

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Recent Finds

The Recent Finds Page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently.

To go to a recently found item:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu, then press FIND again to display the list of recent nds.

2. Highlight the Recent Finds icon, and press ENTER to open the Recent Finds Page.

Recent

Finds

icon

3. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to go to, and press ENTER to open the item’s information page.

4. Highlight Go To, and press ENTER to begin navigation.

List of

recently

found items

Using the Find Item Information Page

When you select an item from the Find item list and press ENTER, an information page shows detailed information about the item. Each information page contains three on-screen buttons. Different buttons appear depending on whether you are selecting a Find item to navigate to or adding a Find item to a route list.

Find Information Page Options Menu

The Options Menu for each information page contains options for using a Find item as a tool for navigation.

To use the Options Menu:

1. With an information page open for a Find item, press MENU to open the Options Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER to select an option, and

press ENTER:

• Average Location—sample a waypoint

location over time and averages the result for a more accurate location reference. See page 13 for more information.

• Project Waypoint

referencing another location by entering

—create a new waypoint

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bearing and distance from your location. See

page 14 for more information.

• Find Near Here

—return to the Find Menu

where you can search for map items near the

item dened on the information page.

• Change Reference

—point to a new location on

the Map Page using the pointer.

• Set Proximity

—program an alarm to sound

when you are within a specied radius of an item dened by the information page. See page

15 for more information.

• Add To Route

—include this item on a new

To nd an item near another item:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press ENTER.

3. Highlight an item in the Find list, and press ENTER to open the information page.

4. Press MENU to open the Options Menu, highlight Find Near Here, and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item selected on the information page.

5. Select a category icon, and press ENTER to open a Find list of items near the item.

route or add it to an existing route. See “Using Routes” on page 31 for more information.

To nd an item from another location on

the map:

• View Sun and Moon

tables for this item location. See page 68 for more information.

• View Hunt and Fish

tables for this item location. See page 69 for more information.

• Map Information

—view Sun and Moon

—view Hunt and Fish

—show the map from which

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press ENTER.

3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu, highlight Change Reference, and press ENTER. The Map Page appears.

the map item originated.

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4. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you want, and press ENTER. The Find list shows a list of items near the new map location.

3. Use the

Waypoints

icon

ROCKER to select a waypoint, and

press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

Finding a Geocache

Finding a Waypoint

The Waypoints Page contains a list of all saved waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric

order and are also identied by a symbol assigned

from a list of symbol types.

To nd a waypoint:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

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Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache locations created using your GPSMAP 60Cx or downloaded from your computer. A geocache location is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol

assigned to give special signicance and to allow it to

be separated from others on the waypoints list.

For more information about creating a geocache point, see Geocache Setup instructions on page 61 and

www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/.

bAsIc oPerAtIon > fIndIng A cIty

To nd a geocache:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Geocache icon, and press ENTER to open the Geocache Page. You can view either found geocaches or those that have not been found.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on the list, and press ENTER to open the information page.

4. Highlight the Go To button, and press ENTER to navigate to the geocache location. When you navigate to a geocache, the Compass Page changes to Geocache Navigation mode and any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown in the comment eld.

Finding a City

Use the Cities icon on the Find Menu to nd any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data).

When a geocache is found, the unit marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that, when activated, shows the nearest cache.

To nd a city:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Cities icon, and press ENTER The Cities Page shows a list of cities near your current location.

Cities

icon

Cities nearest to

your location.

City Information

Page

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3. Select a city from the list and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected city.

If the city you want is not listed, press MENU, select a search method, and press ENTER.

Finding an Exit

Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to nd an interstate exit.

To nd an exit:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Exits icon, and press ENTER. The Exits Page shows a list of exits near your location.

3. Use the ROCKER to select an exit, and press ENTER to open the information page. This page contains the exit description, a list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the exit to the highlighted service.

Exits list

Exits

icon

4. Select a service from the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected service.

5. Select Save, Map, or Go To from the bottom of the page.

Available services

Finding an Address

If you downloaded optional detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to nd an address. When you enter the street number, street

name, and city, the nd feature matches that data with

addresses in the map database.

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To nd an address:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page.

If your unit has a GPS x, the <Enter Region>

eld is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City>, because the database has information for the entire region. However, you can select a city if you want to reduce the possible number of address matches.

Addresses

icon

Addresses Page

3. Highlight the <Enter Number> eld, and press ENTER.

4. Type the street number using the on-screen keypad. When nished, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

5. Highlight the <Enter Street Name> eld, and press ENTER. The street list opens.

6. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to show a match. When nished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. A list of matches appears.

7. Select the address you want, and press

ENTER to open the Address information page.

Matching

addresses

Information

Page

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Finding an Intersection

If you downloaded optional detailed mapping data, use the Intersections icon on the Find Menu to search for an intersection. When you enter the two street names and a city, the Find feature matches that data with intersections in the map database.

To nd an intersection:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Intersections icon, and press ENTER to open the Intersections Page.

3. If your unit has a GPS x, the <Enter Region> eld is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City>, because the database has information for the entire region. However, you can select a city if you want to reduce the possible number of intersection matches.

4. Highlight the <Enter Street 1> eld, and press ENTER.

5. Type the street name using the on-screen keypad. When nished, highlight OK, and press ENTER again.

Searching for a Point of Interest

If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you can use the All Points of Interest icon on the Find Menu to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, and so on.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter a street name in the <Enter Street 2> eld. When nished, a list of matches appears below.

7. Select an intersection, and press ENTER to open the information page.

List of matching

intersections

Intersection

Information Page

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To nd a point of interest:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the All Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER to show a list of all points near your current location.

3. Highlight an item in the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for the item.

Press MENU to open the Options Menu where you can select options to help you narrow your

search.

4. Highlight the item you want from the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected item.

If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain, only the restaurant nearest to your location is shown when you search using the Find Nearest option. If you search using the By Name option, all of the locations for that chain in the mapping database are shown with the closest to your

current location listed rst.

POI Loader & Custom Points of Interest

You can create your own category for points of interest by using the optional Garmin POI Loader utility, accessible from the Garmin Web site:

www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/.

Follow the Help instructions

Narrow search

criteria using the

Options Menu.

to use the POI Loader.

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Using Tracks

The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time, location, elevation, and depth for each point (depth requires NMEA input, see pages

58 and 75).

The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets

a location x. The percentage of memory used by the

current track log appears at the top of the Tracks Page. After you clear the track log, it shows 0%.

Percentage

of memory

used

List of saved tracks

To clear the track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page.

3. Highlight the Clear button, and press ENTER. A conrmation message appears.

4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER.

To set up a track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page.

3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER to open the Track Log Setup Page.

Data Card Options

Tracks Page

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• Wrap When Full—causes the track log to record over the oldest data with new data.

Record Method—Distance records track points

•

after a specied distance is traveled. Time creates track points after a specied time has elapsed.

Auto allows you choose from ve intervals.

• Interval—records a track according to the

Record Method (Time, Distance, or Auto) and Interval (Time, Distance, or Frequency). Enter

a specic distance, time, or frequency.

• Color

•

—selects the color of the active track.

Log Track to Data Card—records the current track log to the microSD card in addition to the unit’s internal memory. Using this option allows you to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the microSD card.) This feature is a tool for use by advanced GPS users with special applications for track log data. Track logs on the data card are .gpx GPS position

data les, and are not used by your unit. To learn more about .gpx les, search the Web for subjects

titled GPX or

GPS Exchange Format.

To save the entire track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page.

3 Highlight the Save button and press ENTER.

A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track.

4. Select Yes, and press ENTER to save the track. A “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page.

Use the Saved Track page to rename the track,

view the track distance and calculated area, and

specify a color for the track on the Map Page

Track

distance

Track

color

Saved Track Page

name

Calculated

area

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Log Track To Data Card Page

Options Menu

Log Track To Data Card Page

Options Menu

bAsIc oPerAtIon > usIng trAcKs

To save a portion of the track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page.

3. Highlight the Save button, and press ENTER. A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track.

4. Select No, and press ENTER to save only a portion of the track log. A map showing the entire track appears on the map.

5. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the track line that you want to be the beginning point, and press ENTER.

6. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the point on the track line that you want to be the ending point, and press ENTER. A “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page.

7. With OK highlighted, press ENTER.

To log tracks to the microSD card:

From the Track Log Setup Page, highlight the Data Card Setup button, and press ENTER to display the Data Card setup page.

2. Highlight the Log Track to Data Card option, and then press ENTER to activate the feature. Observe that a current date .gpx le appears in the Data Card Tracks list.

This le is a continuous compilation of all

track data for the indicated date. As long as this feature is enabled, a new le is created for each day you use the unit. Recording continues until the card is lled.

Because these track logs share card space

with MapSource mapping data, space for additional map storage is reduced.

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Press the MENU key and select Card Info

to view the amount of card storage space available.

3. To read or transfer the .gpx les use the USB cable to connect to your PC and enable the USB Mass Storage feature as explained on

page 58. You can open the track logs using

Garmin MapSource or another .gpx lecompatible application.

4. To delete these track logs from the microSD card, highlight individual logs, and then press ENTER. Use the Delete All button to clear the entire list.

NOTE: Do not remove the microSD card from

the unit while logging a track, as corruption of the data can result.

To view a track on the map:

On the Saved Track Page, select the Map

button, and press ENTER to open the Map Page. A map showing the entire track appears. Begin and End markers and user waypoints

are visible.

To calculate the area of a track:

1. With the Track Log Page open and the Track Log on, press MENU to open the Options Menu.

2. Highlight Area Calculation, and press ENTER to open the Area Calculation Page.

3. Press ENTER to start the area calculation. As you begin to move and dene the area’s boundaries, a Stop button appears.

4. When nished dening the area the calculated area appears at the bottom of the page.

Start calculation

5. Press ENTER to save the new track to the Saved Tracks list on the Tracks Page.

Save calculated track

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Navigating a Saved Track

When initiated, a TracBack route takes you back to the oldest stored track log point.

To use the TracBack feature:

1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log open, highlight the TracBack button, and press ENTER to open the TracBack Page showing the entire track. You are then prompted to select the point you want to go back to.

2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map, and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack.

3. Select either Follow Road to route back to the selected point using available roadways, or select Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel. Highlight the Don’t Ask Again option, and press ENTER if you want to use the same option each time you use TracBack.

The Map Page opens with directions to the

rst turn on the track at the top of the page.

4. Move in the direction of the rst turn. When you reach the rst turn, directions to the next turn are shown, and so on.

5. To exit, press MENU, and select Stop

Navigation.

To create a user waypoint on a saved track:

Directions to the rst

turn

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1. With a saved track shown on the map, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the place on the track that you want to mark as a user waypoint. If the pointer is placed on the map where no map item is located, a prompt asks if you want to create a waypoint.

2. Press and hold the ENTER key to open the Mark Waypoint Page.

3. Customize the user waypoint, highlight OK, and press ENTER to save it.

bAsIc oPerAtIon > creAtIng And usIng routes

Creating and Using Routes

A Route is a sequence of intermediate waypoints

that lead you to your nal destination. The GPSMAP

60Cx lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points

which are generated when you select Go To for a Find item, map item, or waypoint, cannot be saved. Saved routes with more than 50 waypoints cannot be navigated using the Follow Roads option.)

each.

Routes

icon

Setting up a route

Creating a Route

You can create or modify a route using the Routes Page, and you can add waypoints to a route from the Find Menu. (You can create more complex routes using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transfer them to the unit memory. Auto-Routes,

To create and navigate a route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the New button, and press ENTER to open the Route Page.

4. With the <Select Next Point> eld highlighted, press ENTER to open the Find Menu.

5. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu groups, and open the information page for the selected waypoint, city, exit, point of interest, and so on.

6. Highlight the Use button, and press ENTER to add it to the route.

7. To add more points to the route, repeat steps 4 to 6. You can rename the route if you want.

8. Highlight the Navigate button, and press ENTER to begin navigating.

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Methods of navigating to a destination

• If you select the Go To button on the Waypoint Page or other Find Menu items, the GPSMAP 60Cx creates a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location.

• If you select the

Navigate button on a Route

a graphic of the turn. If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route, a message to that effect appears.

Navigating a Route

After you create a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list.

Page, the unit creates a route composed of several user waypoints or Find items, with the last being your destination. It navigates directly from point to point. Before each turn in the route, a page shows a guidance message and graphic of the turn. You can view the turns at any time by pressing up or down on the ROCKER while the route is active.

• Selecting the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup Page allow both Go To navigation and point to point routing to navigate using roads.

Routes use existing roadways to automatically

calculate a route to your destination. Turns on roadways are added to the Active Route Page and are preceded by a guidance message with

To navigate a saved route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Highlight a saved route, and press ENTER to open the Route Page.

4. Highlight the Navigate button, and press ENTER.

5. To stop navigating, press MENU, select Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.

Using the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and shows an Active Route Page with a list of turns. If you selected the Off Road option, you can view only the list of points for a route from the Active Route Page. See Routing Setup on page 60.

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To preview the turns for an active route:

1. On the Routes Page, highlight a saved route, and press ENTER to open the Route Page for the selected route.

2. Highlight the Navigate button, and press ENTER to begin navigation and show the route on the Map Page.

3. While navigating a route, press PAGE to open

The Turn Preview Page shows the turn and

guidance text. A small eld at the bottom shows the turn number in sequence and the total turns in the route.

4. To scroll through all turn previews, press up or down on the ROCKER. Press QUIT to close the Turn Preview Page and return to the Active Route Page.

the Active Route Page. To view an individual turn on the list, use the ROCKER to highlight it, and press ENTER.

Active Route Page

when following roads

Turn Preview Page

5. To view a route prole, press

the MENU key and select

Route Page

Route on the Map

Page

Prole from the Options Menu (if using 24K DEM maps.)

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Editing a Route

After you create a route, use the Route Page to edit, change the route name, and review route points.

To change the name of the route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Select a saved route, and press ENTER.

4. Highlight the route name eld at the top of the Route Page, and press ENTER.

5. Use the ROCKER to operate the on-screen keypad and edit the route name.

Enter a

new route

name

Route Page

To review individual route points:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Select a saved route, and press ENTER.

4. Highlight a point on the Route Page, and press ENTER to open an options menu.

5. Highlight Review, and press ENTER to open the information page for the route point.

6. You can select Save (save the point as a waypoint), Map (show the point on the Map Page), or Go To (navigate to the point).

Route point

review

options

Information page

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To delete a route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page, then open a route.

3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

To clear the list of saved routes, press MENU

from the routes list and highlight Delete All Routes, and press ENTER. A conrmation message appears, asking “Do you really want to delete all routes?” Select Yes, and press ENTER.

To select the off-road transition for a route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

4. Select Off Road Transition, and press ENTER to open the Off Route Transition Page.

5. Highlight the Route Leg Transition eld, and press ENTER to view the list of options.

6. Select the method to use (Manual or Distance) when advancing the route to the next point.

Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 60Cx leads you to the next point on your route.

Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route.

Using the Route Page Options

The Route Page shows all points stored in memory for the route selected on the Routes Page. Press MENU to open the Route Page Options Menu. Select the option and press ENTER to display the option page.

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Route leg transition

options

• Remove All

—removes all waypoints from the

saved route.

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Options Menu

Route Vertical

Prole using U.S. Topo

24K DEM mapping

data

Options Menu

Route Vertical

Prole using U.S. Topo

24K DEM mapping

data

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• Reverse Route—reverses the order of the route points in the saved route.

• Prole—creates a vertical

prole of the route.

• Copy Route

—makes a copy of the saved route with the same name, but

Options Menu

followed by a number.

• Delete Route

• Change Data Fields

—deletes the saved route.

—selects different values

for the two data elds at the bottom of the page.

• Restore Defaults

—restores route settings to

the factory default.

Vertical Proles of routes

The Prole Page can show a prole of a route when

using DEM (US Topo 24K maps)

To create a vertical prole of the route:

1. Open the Routes Page from the Main Menu, select a saved route or create a new route and then press the Menu key.

2. Select “Prole” and press ENTER to display the route prole, answer the “use data” prompt and press ENTER.

NOTE: Proles are available only if Garmin

MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used.

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MAIn PAges >

MaIn paGeS

The GPSMAP 60Cx has six main pages: Satellite Page, Trip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page, and the Main Menu. You can cycle through these pages by pressing the PAGE key to move forward or pressing the QUIT key to reverse. Additional pages are added by using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu (see

page 59). The Active Route Page appears only when you are actively navigating.

Each page has an Options Menu, which contains the setup options and functions that apply to that page. To view the Options Menu for a page, press the MENU key.

Satellite Page Trip Computer

Satellite

Page Options

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Page

Trip Computer

Page Options

Map Page Compass Page

Map Page

Options Menu

Compass Page

Options Menu

Main Menu

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Satellite Page

The Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite

Using the Satellite Page Options Menu

Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver’s current location (when the unit receives signals from at least three satellites).

Receiver

status

Satellite location

Location

Use With GPS Off/On —enables you to turn the GPS receiver on or off.

Track Up/North Up—indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with North toward the

Satellite

signal

strength

Satellite Page

Heading bug

indicates your

direction of

movement

top of the display or your current track toward the top of the screen.

Multicolor/Single Color—indicates whether each satellite shows in a different color or the same color.

The larger circle beneath the satellite icons represents the horizon surrounding you and the smaller circle a position approximately 45o above your current position. Imagine that you are in the center of a clear dome with the satellites moving over its outer surface.

New Location—use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals.

GPS Elevation—shows GPS determined elevation.

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MAIn PAges > MAP PAge

Map Page

The GPSMAP 60Cx comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of cities, interstates, state

You can add and congure up to four optional data elds to the top of the page to provide a variety of

travel and navigational information.

and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The standard basemap can be enhanced using MapSource or BlueChart data.

Two map operating modes, position mode and pan mode, determine what cartography is shown on the map display.

Position mode pans the map to keep your present location in the display area. The position marker

shows your travel on the Map Page. When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 60Cx enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the display area. When you are in panning mode, you can move the map pointer about the page to highlight and identify map items. If there is more than one map item under the pointer, a list

appears with the items highlighted on the map

To show data elds on the Map Page:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Data Field, and press ENTER. The Show sub-menu appears.

3. Select the number of data elds you want to show on the Map Page, and press ENTER.

Data elds

Show sub-

Map Page with data elds

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To change a data eld contents display:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER. The rst data eld is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to open the list of data eld options.

Using Additional Map Data

Optional MapSource mapping data enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 60Cx. With MapSource data disks, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions, and entertainment, and you can retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. With additional BlueChart data, you can access marine information, such as navaids, wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage

Data eld

options

locations.

To view the data currently loaded on your GPSMAP 60Cx unit and microSD card, see page 45.

To review map information:

1. On the Map Page, press MENU.

2. Highlight Setup Map, and press ENTER.

4. Use the ROCKER to select an option, and press ENTER.

5. Use the ROCKER to move to the next eld, and repeat steps 3 and 4.

3. Use the ROCKER to select the Map Setup-info page. The list of maps stored on the microSD card appears. A check mark indicates the map is shown on the Map Page.

For an explanation of each data eld option, see page

76 in the Appendix.

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Changing the Zoom Range

You can change the zoom range on the Map Page to view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger area with less detail. Press IN to decrease the zoom range and show an area with greater detail; press OUT to increase the zoom range and show a larger

Map Orientation

There are two map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel. When using Track Up, the North arrow indicates the orientation. Set the map orientation using the Setup Map option.

area with less detail.

Map Page Options

Use the Map Page Options Menu to customize the Map Page. With the Map Page open, press MENU. To select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER.

Zoom in Zoom out

The current zoom range setting is shown in the lower-left corner of the Map Page. If no further map information is available, “overzoom” appears under the zoom range. When using MapSource detailed maps, “mapsource” appears below the scale.

The following options are available:

Map ranges

• Stop (Resume) Navigation

—stops or resumes navigation. (disabled when there is no active navigation)

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• Recalculate—recalculates a route. (disabled when there is no active navigation)

• Data Fields—opens the Show sub menu so you

can select the number of data elds to show on

Guidance Text

When navigating, guidance text appears above the map. Guidance Text shows useful information when navigating to a destination.

the Map Page. Map Only, 2, 3, or 4 data elds.

• Change Data Fields—allows you to select the

type of data you want to show in the data elds.

Guidance text

This option is available only if the 1 wide 2

wide, 3, or 4 data elds option is selected.

• Guidance Text

—shows messages on the screen advising you of your next navigation move when navigating to a destination.

• Setup Map

—accesses six pages of Map

display settings so you can customize the map.

Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)—

•

measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer.

• Turn Declutter On (Off)

—hides or shows items on the map that can block road details when the map is zoomed out.

• Restore Defaults

—returns the map page to the

To show guidance text:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Guidance Text, and press ENTER. The Guidance Text submenu opens.

3. Select an option (Always Show, Never

Show, or Show When Navigating), and press ENTER.

If you select Always Show, a message of some type always appears whether or not you are navigating.

If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance message appears until you select Stop Navigation from the Options Menu.

factory set defaults.

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Setting up the Map Page

Use the Setup Map option to adjust how items are shown on the Map Page.

To customize the Map Page display:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Setup Map, and press ENTER to open the Map Setup Page. The top of the page contains icons for each setup page.

3. Use the Right or Left ROCKER to move from icon to icon when selecting a Map Setup Page and to move up and down the feature elds on each page.

General

Tracks

4. With a map setup feature highlighted, press ENTER to show the list of options for that feature. Each setup page has a submenu of options. To access that menu, press the MENU key with the Map Setup Page displayed.

Points

Text

Information

Marine

Map Setup – General Page

The Map Setup – General Page contains the settings for Orientation, Below, Auto Zoom, Detail, and Lock On Road.

Map Setup – General Page

• Orientation—selects how the map is shown. North Up always shows north at the top of

the page. Track Up shows your current track toward the top of the page.

• Below

—sets the map scale at which the Track Up feature displays. All scales above this setting revert to the North Up map orientation.

• Auto Zoom

—zooms the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of the route segment.

• Detail

—selects the degree of map detail shown.

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• Lock On Road—you can lock the map pointer to show on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy.

Map Setup – Tracks Page

The Tracks Page contains settings for Saved Tracks, Track Log, Track Points, and the Go To Line.

Map Setup – Tracks Page

• Saved Tracks—sets the maximum zoom range at which saved tracks are shown on the map.

• Track Log

—sets the maximum zoom range at

which active track logs are shown.

• Track Points

—sets the maximum number of

track points used to record a track.

• Go To Line

—selects either a bearing or course

line for navigating a track.

Map Setup – Points Page

Use the Points Page to set the map scale at which Map Points, User Waypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover appear on the Map Page. Select Auto, Off, or a specic Zoom Level.

Map Setup – Points Page

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Map Setup – Text Page

Use the Text Page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. Select from None, Small, Medium, or Large.

Map Setup – Text Page

Map Setup – Information Page

The Text Page shows a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and MapSource maps with auto-routing capability. Use the ROCKER to highlight a map, and press ENTER to show it on the map display or turn it off.

Press MENU to view the list of map display options

Map Setup – Marine Page

Use the Map Setup – Marine Page to customize settings for Marine Colors, Spot Soundings, Light Sectors, and Symbol Sets when using downloaded marine charts (MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data).

Map Setup – Marine Page

• Marine Colors—toggles marine colors on or off on the Map Page.

• Spot Soundings—

toggles spot soundings on or

off on the Map Page.

• Light Sectors—

• Symbol Set—

select Off, Auto, or ON.

select the symbol set to use.

(Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, or International)

Map Setup – Information Page

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Measuring Distance

You can measure the distance between two map items.

To measure distance between two points:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Measure Distance, and press ENTER. An on-screen arrow appears on the map display at your current location with REF below it.

3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point you want to measure from), and press ENTER. A push pin icon marks the starting point on the map.

4. Move the arrow to the point you want to measure to. The distance between the two points is shown in the upper-right corner of the Map Page.

5. Press QUIT to cancel.

indicating the

point of the

measurement

Push pin

beginning

Measured

distance

End point of

measurement

labeled REF

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Turning Declutter On or Off

You can remove unwanted items from the Map Page display (declutter the display), such as map item titles and icons. This is useful when the map is zoomed to a scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons that remain the same size regardless of the map scale.

To turn declutter on or off:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options menu.

2. Highlight Turn Declutter On, and press ENTER.

To turn Declutter off, press MENU, select Turn

Declutter Off, and press ENTER

Map with declutter off Map with declutter on

Restoring Defaults

Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map settings to factory settings.

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Compass Page

the direction (bearing) to your destination, relative to your current heading direction. The compass ring and the pointers work independently to show your direction of movement and the direction to your destination. You can choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for guidance.

Bearing

pointer

The compass ring moves to indicate North

orientation.

Compass Page

When navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring, a bearing or course pointer, and digital

data elds to show information, such as current speed,

distance to the next point on the route, and estimated arrival time.

The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading. The bearing or course pointer indicates

Scale

The course pointer

indicates your

course of travel and

the distance you

drift off course.

Course Pointer

The bearing

pointer indicates

the direction of

your destination.

Bearing Pointer

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Compass Page

Options Menu

Compass Page

Options Menu

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Compass Page Options

Use the options menu to customize the Compass Page. With the Compass Page open, press MENU. To select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER.

The following options are available:

• Stop or Resume Navigation—

navigation for a route or a Go To on or off.

• Recalculate—

recalculates the destination path.

• Course or Bearing Pointer—

the course arrow and the bearing pointer.

• Data Fields

—allows you to select the number

of data elds that appear on the Compass Page.

turns active

toggles between

• Change Data Fields

—allows you to select the

type of data you want to show in the data elds.

See page 80 for descriptions for each option.

• Restore Defaults—

returns to the factory

settings.

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer

The bearing pointer and course pointer work independently of each other. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination.

If the bearing pointer arrow is pointing straight up, for example, you are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. The bearing pointer always points to the destination, regardless of the direction

you are moving. This is most efcient if you must

move around obstacles (for example, lakes or private property) in your path.

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0.25

Scale

The bearing pointer always indicates the direction to

your destination from your current location.

If you are using the course pointer option, and you drift away from the line of travel from your original location to your destination, the course deviation indicator (arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale shown at the edge of the compass ring. Move to the right or left to get back on course. This

is most efcient if you are navigating on water or

where there are no major obstacles in your path.

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The course pointer indicates your course of travel from

your original location and the distance off course.

To select the course pointer or the bearing pointer:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu. The bearing pointer is the factory set default option. When the bearing pointer option is shown, the course pointer is active and vice versa.

2. Highlight this option, and press ENTER to activate.

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Data Fields

You can show three or four data elds on the Compass

Page.

3 Data Fields 4 Data Fields

To show data elds on the Compass Page:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Data Field, and press ENTER. The Show submenu appears.

3. Select the number of data elds you want to show on the Compass Page and press ENTER.

To change data elds:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER. The rst data eld is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to select from a list of types of navigation data to display in that eld.

4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the option you want, and press ENTER to place it in the data eld.

5. After making your selection and entry, use the ROCKER to move to the next eld and repeat the process.

6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to change remaining data elds.

To restore data elds to default settings:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Restore Defaults, and press ENTER to return the page to factory settings.

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Trip Computer Page

The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your current speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation.

Trip Computer Page Options Menu

Press MENU to view the following options:

• Reset—

for each trip, a Reset option is available.

Before each trip, reset the trip information by

highlighting Reset and pressing ENTER.

Because you want to record new data

The Reset Page offers options for resetting

trip computer data, clearing the track log and deleting saved tracks, waypoints and routes. From this page you can select individual items, select all and unselect all. When you make a selection, highlight the Apply button, and press ENTER. Answer OK to the “The Data You Have Selected Will Be Permanently Deleted” prompt, and press ENTER to complete the reset.

Trip Computer Page

You can customize the Trip Computer display to meet your personal requirements, with list of data options to choose from. Select the type of data to display in

the same manner as for the similar data elds on the

Map Page. (See page 40 for details.)

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• Big Numbers—allows you to view signicant

data at a glance, with fewer elds and larger displays.

• Change Data Fields

—allows you to select the

type of data you want to show in the data elds.

• Restore Defaults

—allows you to return the

page data to factory settings.

MAIn Menu > trAcKs

MaIn Menu

The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and submenus. The time and date are shown at the bottom of this page. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice. To select an item on the Main Menu, highlight

Tracks

The Tracks Page shows the percentage of track memory used, and a list of saved tracks. Use the Tracks Page to set up, clear, or save a track log, or enable the TracBack feature for the current track log. For more information, see page 27.

the menu item, and press ENTER.

Main Menu

NOTE: If a page from the menu is added to

the Main Page sequence, that icon no longer appears on the Main Menu.

To access the Tracks Page:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER.

3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER to open the Track Log Setup Page.

Tracks Page Track Log Setup

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Route Page

Use the Routes Page to create a route to a destination..

To navigate using the Highway Page:

1. While navigating, press the PAGE key to cycle

For more information, see Routes on page 31.

2 Highlight the Highway icon, and press ENTER

Highway Page

When navigating a route, the Highway Page guides

you to the destination using data elds and a graphic highway. Up to four user-selectable data elds show

information such as speed, distance, and time to next point on the route. The list of data shown and the method of selection is the same as for the Map and Compass Pages and is explained in detail on page 40.

The Highway graphic provides visual guidance,

taking you point by point to your nal destination.

Your course is represented by a center line down the middle of the graphic. As you move toward each point on your route, the graphic shows the direction you should move to stay on course to the next point. Five scale settings allow you to zoom in or out on the highway when you use move the ROCKER up or down.

3. Press MENU to display the Options Menu. You

Stop navigation, recalculate, congure data

to the Main Menu.

and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway graphic.

can do the following:

elds from four to three with a destination guidance message, change the data elds or restore defaults to factory settings.

Highway Page

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System

icon

System

icon

MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

Setup Menu

Use the Setup Menu to customize your GPSMAP 60Cx.

To access the System Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

System icon, and press ENTER.

• GPS—sets the unit to operate in Normal mode,

Battery Saver mode, GPS Off, or Demo

To access the Setup Menu:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER.

Each feature is explained on the pages that follow.

Mode.

• WAAS

—enables or disables WAAS (see page

80 for an explanation of WAAS).

• Battery Type

—selects the battery type you are

using (Alkaline, Lithium-ion, or NiMH).

• Text Language

—sets the unit’s on-screen

language.

System Setup

Use the System Setup Page to control settings for GPS, WAAS, battery type, language, external power and custom POI proximity alarms.

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• External Power Lost

unit remains on (Stay On) or turns off (Turn Off) when external power is removed from the unit.

• Proximity Alarms

POI (Points of Interest) proximity alarms are on or off.

—indicates whether the

—indicates whether custom

MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

System Setup Menu

The System Setup Menu contains Restore Defaults, Card Info, and Software Version. Use Restore Defaults to return the System

Setup elds to their original values and Card Info to view microSD card status. Software Version shows the

software version and unit identication number.

Display Setup

Use the Display Setup Page to select a screen color scheme for day and night viewing. You can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness. Shortening the timeout and lowering the brightness can

signicantly save on battery

power.

switch from day to night at sunset and change back at sunrise.

• Daytime Color Scheme/Nighttime Color

Scheme—sets the color scheme to use when

operating in Day or Night mode.

• Backlight Timeout

—sets the backlight to stay on when it is turned on, or to time out after a selected period of time has elapsed when using the battery. The backlight stays on regardless of this setting when external power is used.

• Backlight Level

—turns the backlight up or down. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or down to decrease.

Interface Setup

Use the Interface Setup Page to control the input and output formats used when connecting

To access the Display Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Display icon, and press ENTER.

your unit to external devices.

• Display Mode—sets the display to Day, Night, or Auto mode. Select Auto to automatically

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To access the Interface Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Interface icon, and press ENTER.

Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of

USB Mass Storage—allows the microSD card to be

used as a USB Mass Storage device. It also allows transfer of Track Log Data to Garmin MapSource.

To activate USB Mass Storage:

the following:

• GARMIN

—selects the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a PC.

NMEA In/NMEA Out—supports input and

• output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data.

TEXT OUT—enables ASCII text output of

• location and velocity information. No input.

NONE—Provides no interfacing capabilities.

•

If you select NMEA In/NMEA Out or Text Out,

additional elds then appear. The baud rate for NMEA

In/NMEA Out is locked at 4800. If selecting Text Out highlight the Baud Rate eld, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER.

1. Connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable.

2. Highlight the on-screen USB Mass Storage button and press ENTER.

3. Observe an illustration of the GPSMAP 60Cx connected to a computer and an Unplug or Eject icon shown in your PC’s system tray or a storage device icon for the microSD on a Macintosh®.

4. Double-click on your PC’s My Computer to observe a new Removable Disk Drive listed. If drives are networked, see the note below.

If using a Macintosh, double-click on the icon to

view the directory of les on the microSD card.

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MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

To view storage information for the microSD card:

Prior to downloading

data to the microSD card, press the MENU key with the USB Mass Storage Page open to view data card storage information.

To transfer les to the

microSD card:

1. Double-click the My Computer icon on a PC’s desktop.

Browse the PC or Macintosh for the le to copy.

3. For a PC, highlight the le and select Edit > Copy and o GPSMAP 60Cx.

NOTE: If you have several network drives

mapped to your computer, Windows may

experience difculty assigning a drive letter for

your unit microSD card. Either log on without connecting to the network or click Start >

Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage

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pen the drive identied with the

Interface Setup Options Menu

The Interface Setup Options Menu contains a Restore Defaults option and an Advanced NMEA Setup

option. The Advanced NMEA Setup is designed for

use by knowledgeable users with specic NMEA

applications. (Refer to page 75.)

> Disk Management and remap the drive

letter for the GPSMAP 60Cx removable storage

device.

4. Select Edit > Paste. The le appears in the list of les on the GPSMAP 60Cx microSD card.

5. For a Macintosh, click and drag the desired le into the microSD card directory.

6. After data transfer, end the USB cable connection by double-clicking on the Unplug or Eject icon in your PC system tray and select Stop or unmount the connection if using a Macintosh.

7. Pressing and releasing the unit POWER button exits the USB Mass Storage Page at any time, but can corrupt les if done while transferring data.

NOTE: Like most USB storage devices, the

GPSMAP 60Cx is not compatible with Windows

95, Windows® 98 or Windows® ME.

MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

Tones Setup

Use the Tones Setup Page to customize sound tones made by the unit for a variety of unit features.

Page Sequence Setup

Use the Page Sequence Setup Page to change the order of the main pages, or to add additional pages

NOTE: If you add a page to the main page sequence, it no longer appears on the Main Menu.

To access the Tones Setup Page:

1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Tones icon, and press ENTER.

2. Highlight the option and press ENTER.

3. As you move down the list each different tone sounds. Press ENTER to select a tone.

To set Proximity Alarm Tones:

1. To select an alarm tone, select the Proximity Alarm Tones button and press ENTER to

open the Proximity Alarm Tones Setup Page.

2. Select a tone for each alarm from the list for each eld and press ENTER.

Speed alerts are obtained by using POI loader.

(see Page 26)

To access the Page Sequence Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Page

Sequence icon, and press ENTER.

To move, insert, or remove a page:

1. To move a page in the order, highlight the page, and press ENTER. Select Move, and

press up or down on the ROCKER to move

the page up or down in the list. Press ENTER when nished.

2. To insert a new page, highlight the page you want to insert before in the order, and press ENTER. Select Insert, then select a page from the list, and press ENTER.

3. To remove a page, highlight the page and press ENTER. Select Remove, and press ENTER.

Map Page Setup

The Map Page Setup information is located on page 43.

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MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

Routing Setup

Use the Routing Setup Page to customize the manner in which routing functions behave.

To access the Routing Setup Page:

1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Routing icon, and press ENTER.

2. Highlight the Follow Road Options button to open the Follow Road Options Page where you can select additional route options.

Follow Road OptionsRouting Setup Page

• Guidance Method—sets the unit to calculate routes based on:

Prompted

—prompts you to select a preference

before the route is calculated.

Follow Road—creates a route that overlays the

roads shown on the map.

Off Road

—creates a direct line from your current location to your destination. This is useful when traveling outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist.

• Follow Road Method

—selects how the unit

calculates follow road routes based on:

Prompted

—prompts you to select a preference

before the route is calculated.

Faster Time

—routes calculated are faster to

drive but might be longer in distance.

Shorter Distance

—routes calculated are shorter

in distance but may take more time to drive.

• Next Turn Pop-up

—turns the Next Turn pop-

up window on or off.

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MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

Follow Road Options

• Off Route Recalculation—allows you to set whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route (Prompted) or recalculates automatically. You can turn off route recalculation.

• Calculation Method

—sets how the unit

searches for the route.

Quickest Calculation—calculates the route the

quickest, but might not produce the best route.

Quick Calculation—takes more time to

calculate, but generates a better quality route.

Better Route

—generates an even better quality

route, but uses a longer calculation time.

Best Route

—generates the optimal route but

takes the longest time to calculate.

• Calculate Routes For

—sets route calculation for the vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type.

• Avoid

—allows you to avoid certain road types

and maneuvers on your route.

Geocache Setup

Use the Geocache Setup Page to nd and record

items hidden at geographic locations. See the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for details and how to download geocache locations from the Internet.

NOTE: Before setting up and placing physical

geocache stations on public or private land, be certain you are not in violation of ordinances or laws governing use of these properties.

To access the Geocache Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Geocache icon, and press ENTER.

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MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

Marine Setup

Use the Marine Setup Page to dene alarm settings.

Time Setup

Use the Time Setup Page to set the time format, set the time zone, and set the unit to conform to Daylight

To access the Marine Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Marine

icon, and press ENTER.

Saving Time. Actual time and date appear at the bottom of the page.

To access the Time Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Time

icon, and press ENTER.

• Anchor Drag Alarm—sets an alarm to sound

when you exceed a specied drift distance.

• Off Course Alarm

when you are a set distance off course.

• Deep Water Alarm/Shallow Water Alarm

sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area of water that is too deep or too shallow.

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—sets an alarm to sound

—

Time Format—12 or 24 hour format

Time Zone

—sets the time zone for your city, so the GPSMAP 60Cx shows the correct local time. Select Other to manually enter a Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) Offset.

MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

Units Setup

Use the Units Setup Page to customize measurement units.

To access the Units Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Units

icon, and press ENTER.

Units

icon

• Position Format—sets the coordinates for the system in which a particular location is shown. The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and thousandths of a minute (hdddomm.mmm).

• Map Datum—

sets the description for geographic location for surveying, mapping, and navigation, and is not actually a map built into the unit. The default setting is WGS 84. The unit automatically chooses the best datum based on your chosen format.

For more information about selecting position

formats and map datums, see page 82.

• Distance/Speed

—selects the unit of

measurement for speed and distance traveled.

• Elevation (Vert. Speed)

—selects the unit of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec) to use for altitude and rate of ascent.

• Depth

—selects the unit of measurement (Feet, Fathoms, or Meters) to use for depth. (Requires interface to other devices or marine chart data.)

• Temperature

—selects the unit of measurement

(Fahrenheit or Celsius) to use for temperature.

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MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

Heading Setup

Use the Heading Setup Page to specify the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate your heading.

NOTE: Unless you have a working knowledge

of headings and North referencing, it is recommended that you use the default values.

To access the Heading Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Heading icon, and press ENTER.

• Display—selects the style (cardinal letters, degrees, or mils) to indicate your heading.

• North Reference—provides headings based on a true north reference. Offers more options when a choice other than True is selected.

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MAIn Menu > setuP Menu

Welcome Setup

2. When nished, highlight

Use the Welcome Setup Page to insert a message, such as ownership information, that appears when you

3. Turn the unit off and then on again to view

turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx.

Adding a welcome message

To access the Welcome Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Welcome Message icon, and press ENTER.

To add a welcome message:

1. Use the on-screen keypad and the ROCKER to enter your welcome message, and press

ENTER.

OK, and press

ENTER to close.

your welcome message.

Welcome message

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MAIn Menu > ProxIMIty wAyPoInts

Proximity Waypoints

4. Press

Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to dene an alarm

circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm circle can help you avoid restricted locations.

5. Select the type of point you want to place on

For more information on proximity waypoints, see the “Proximity Waypoints” section on page 15.

Calendar

Use the calendar to view sunrise and sunset times,

moon phase, hunt and sh probabilities, and archived

waypoints for activities you want to navigate to for any given day and location.

To use the calendar:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Calendar icon, and press ENTER. The Calendar Page opens with the current week shown.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the day you want to add waypoints to, and press ENTER to show the Page for that day.

6. To remove points from a Day Page, press

7. To view other calendar formats, Sun and Moon

MENU to open the Options Menu. Highlight Add Point, and press ENTER to open the Find Menu.

the Day Page. (See page 16 for details on using the Find Feature.) With the information page for that point displayed, highlight the Use button, and press ENTER to place the point reference on the Day Page.

MENU to open the Options Menu. Select Remove Points, and press ENTER to display

the Remove Points Options List.

or Hunt and Fish extended data for a specic date and location, press the MENU key, and use the ROCKER to make your choice.

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MAIn Menu > cAlculAtor

Calculator

Select the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP 60Cx as a calculator. You can select either a standard

or scientic calculator and degrees or radians from the

Options Menu.

Options Menus

Calculator Page

Stopwatch

Select the Stopwatch icon to use the GPSMAP 60Cx as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You can also have the unit record the lap time based on distance.

To access the stopwatch:

To use the calculator:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Calculator icon, and press ENTER.

3. Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to operate the calculator.

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Stopwatch icon, and press ENTER.

To start the stopwatch:

Highlight the Start button, and press ENTER

to start the stopwatch.

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MAIn Menu > sun And Moon

To stop the stopwatch:

Highlight the Stop button, and press ENTER

to stop the stopwatch.

To use the lap feature:

With the stopwatch running, highlight the Lap

button, and press ENTER.

Sun and Moon

The Sun and Moon Page provides you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be shown for a given time, date, and location on Earth.

The Sun and Moon Page also shows sunrise, sunset,

To reset the stopwatch:

With the stopwatch stopped, highlight the

Reset button, and press ENTER.

To time a lap by distance:

Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

Choose Lap by Distance, and press ENTER. To return to Lap by Button Press (meaning that you manually time each lap), repeat these same steps.

To set a lap distance value:

1. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

Choose Set Lap Distance, and press ENTER.

2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the eld you want to change, and press ENTER. Enter the new value, and press ENTER. When done, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

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moonrise, and moonset times for a selected time, date, and location. Use the on-screen buttons to animate the movement of the sun and moon, and stop at a given time or date. The button to the left animates the display of the sun and moon. The center button animates more rapidly, showing the phases of the moon. The right button stops animation.

To view sun and moon locations for a

specied time, date, and location:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Sun & Moon icon, and press ENTER.

3. To view the predictions for a different date and time, highlight either the Date or Time eld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad.

MAIn Menu > hunt And fIsh

To view the predictions for a different location,

highlight the Location eld, and press ENTER to open the New Location Options Menu. Choose from the options shown.

Press to

animate the

moon phases.

Press to

animate the

display of the

sun and moon.

Sun and Moon Page

Press

to stop

animation.

Hunt and Fish

The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing

of predicted best times for hunting and shing for a

chosen date and location.

To show hunting and shing predictions for a specied date and location:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Hunt & Fish icon, and press ENTER. The current date and location appear in the date and location elds at the top of the page.

3. To view the predictions for a different date, highlight the Date eld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad.

4. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location eld, and press ENTER to open the New Location Options Menu.

Choose Use Map to select a point on the map

using the pointer arrow. Press ENTER to show the table for that location. The Location eld now states “Map Location.”

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MAIn Menu > gAMes Menu

Choose Use Find Menu to select a point from

the Find Feature database. Follow instructions for using the Find Feature beginning on

page 16. When a nd item is selected,

highlight the Use button at the bottom of the item information page, and press ENTER. The Location eld now shows the name of the nd item.

5. To return to the current date, press the MENU key, and then press ENTER.

Hunt and Fish

Page

Games Menu

The Games Menu contains six games (Memory Race, Virtua Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt) for entertainment. Some games use GPS as a virtual component during play.

Games Menu

To select and play a game:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Games icon, and press ENTER.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a game, and press ENTER. A brief description of each game appears.

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4. Press the QUIT key and highlight Yes, when prompted, to stop playing.

WARNING: When playing any of the virtual

games (where you are moving on a real

playing eld), use caution in selecting an area

free of hazards, such as holes, obstructions,

or proximity to vehicular trafc. Playing

these games may distract your attention from observing objects in your path.

Memory Race

This is a GPS virtual game where the playing piece moves where you move. To win the Memory Race, remember which square has which symbol, and then clear the board by matching all of the two-symbol sets together. Travel to each square, highlight Open at the bottom of the screen, and press ENTER to view the symbol.

To adjust the grid size in custom mode:

1. Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size eld, and press ENTER to select from the options list. Press ENTER to make your selection.

2. To begin the game, highlight Start, and press ENTER .

3. To place yourself back in the middle of the game board, highlight Re-Center, and press ENTER.

Virtua Maze

This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. You are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore

the maze collecting ags.

The lower-right corner of the

screen tells you how many ags

remain. The lower-left corner contains a timer showing the

elapsed time. The difculty level determines how

much of the maze you can see at one time. Viewing

less of the maze makes the game more difcult.

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MAIn Menu > gAMes Menu

GekoSmak

GekoSmak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece. Periodically, gekos appear on the screen. Before the geko disappears, move toward the geko, and press ENTER to smack the geko with a hammer. If you get the geko, an “!” mark appears above the hammer, if not, only a hammer appears. Field size choices are small, medium and large. Small

elds are approximately 20 yards by 30 yards and large elds are 60 yards by 90 yards.

The difculty levels are: Easy, Normal and Hard.

These levels determine how often gekos appear. The

pace quickens and values vary as difculty levels

increase.

Nibbons

In this GPS game, you must walk around the board

collecting the ags as they

appear. As you walk, your “tail” grows. You may travel anywhere on the screen, but you cannot walk on your tail, or you lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the skulls that chase after you.

Gekoids

This GPS game, which can be played without GPS on, is all about blasting gekoids. You are the ship and you can survive only when you avoid getting hit. Before you begin to play, be sure to choose your game settings. The “Northwards” setting rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is

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MAIn Menu > gAMes Menu

always up. The “Ship Up” setting rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your ship always points up.

To play Beast Hunt:

1. Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu,

Press Enter to start, and blast away.

Beast Hunt

2. Press Enter to open the Difculty Level Menu.

Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in which you

must nd and defeat the dragon

3. Select a visibility option (Extended or

with an arrow before it breathes

re at you or you fall into one of

4. Use the Rocker to jump from platform to

the pits while navigating a maze of platforms. Occasionally you

When you land on a shaded platform, you are

are transported by slides that curve or move you diagonally. The game consists of

several difculty levels and an extended or limited

visibility option. When you lose a game, the screen shows the locations of the dragon, hazards, slides, and warning platforms. A scoreboard keeps track of your

5. To defeat the dragon, press Enter to place an

wins and losses.

and press ENTER. The Game Overview Page appears.

Select a difculty level (Trainee, Beginner, Expert, or Master), and press ENTER to open the Visibility Menu.

Limited), and press ENTER to begin play.

platform.

one or two steps from the dragon. A platform with a circle is next to a pit. If you fall into a pit, jump into the dragon, or shoot an arrow at where you think the dragon is located and miss the dragon, you lose.

arrow in a shaded platform. Use the Rocker to point, and press Enter to shoot.

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APPendIx > sPecIfIcAtIons

appendIx

Power

Source:

Specications

Physical

Size: 6.1" H x 2.4" W x 1.3" D

Weight: 7.5 ounces (213 g) w/batteries installed.

Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution,

transreective (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting.

Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7

Temp Range: 5 to 158oF (-15 to 70oC)*

*The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 60Cx may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures.

Performance

Receiver: WAAS enabled

Acquisition Times*:

Approx. 1 second (warm start) Approx. 38 seconds (cold start)

*On average for a stationary receiver with an open sky view.

Update Rate: 1/second, continuous

Antenna: Built-in quad helix, remote antenna capability.

Approx. 45 seconds (factory reset)

Battery Life: Up to 18 hours (typical use)*

*Alkaline batteries lose a signicant amount of their capacity as the

temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 60Cx in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting,

electronic compass, and audible tones signicantly reduce battery life.

Accuracy

GPS: <10 meters (33 feet) 95% typical*

*Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated.

DGPS: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet) 95% typical*

WAAS accuracy in North America.

Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

Interfaces: NMEA 0183 version 2.3, and RS-232 and USB

for PC interface

Data Storage Life: Indenite; no memory battery required

Map Storage: Dependant on the capacity of the

microSD Card.*

*A small portion of the card capacity has been used in formatting the card for use.

Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB Data Cable, 12 Volt DC Adapter Cable, or up to 36 Volt DC external power

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(-) Ground

Data In

APPendIx > InterfAcIng

USB Port under

Weather Cover

Power(+)

Unit Power/Data Port View

Data In

Data Out

Serial Port under

Weather Cover

The Advanced NMEA Setup

Page, accessed from the

Interface Setup Page Options

Menu allows you to enable or disable NMEA sentences, set

waypoint ID’s and the precision

of Lat/Lon minutes.

Ground(-)

Optional Power/Data Serial Port Cable with Bare Wire Leads

Interfacing

The following formats are supported for connection of external devices.

Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude).

The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 60Cx, and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices.

The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: Approved sentences—GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA,

GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD, GPAPB

Use the USB Data Cable provided with the product or optional Power/ Data Serial Port Cable with Auxiliary AC Power Adapter or Power/Data

Serial Port Cable with Bare Wire Leads. Refer to the Garmin Web site:

www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/

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APPendIx > dAtA fIeld defInItIons

Data Field Denitions

The following list provides a brief denition of each data eld option. Some of these options are supported

only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 60Cx.

Accuracy Of GPS—the current accuracy of your GPSdetermined location.

Bearing—the compass direction from your current position to a destination point.

Course— your destination point.

Depth—The depth of water from sonar NMEA input.

Distance - To Next—the distance to the next point on a route.

Distance - To Destination—the entire distance, from

beginning to end, of a route.

ETA - At Next—the estimated time that you will arrive at the next point on your route, if you maintain your current speed and course.

ETA - At Destination—the estimated time that you will arrive at your destination, if you maintain your current speed and course.

Elevation—the distance above or below mean sea level.

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the desired path of travel from your starting point to

Glide Ratio—the ratio of horizontal distance traveled to vertical distance.

Glide Ratio To Dest—the glide ratio required to descend from your position and elevation to the destination’s elevation.

Heading—your direction of travel as indicated by a compass, in degrees or cardinal letters (N, S, E, W).

Location (lat/lon)—your current location as latitude and longitude coordinates.

Location (selected)—your current location described in the selected units of measure (other than latitude and longitude).

Odometer—the total distance you have traveled for all trips.

Off Course—the distance off your direct course line.

Pointer—the arrow that indicates the direction to travel to

the next point on a route.

Speed—your current vehicle speed measured in miles per hour, kilometers per hour, or knots.

Speed - Maximum—the maximum speed you have attained since the trip computer was reset.

Speed - Moving Avg.—the average speed while your vehicle was moving.

Speed—Overall Avg.—the average speed determined by

APPendIx > dAtA fIeld defInItIons

both the moving and stopped time and speed.

Turn—the direction and distance to the next turn on an active route.

Sunrise—the time of sunrise for the current date and location.

Velocity Made Good—the rate of closure on a destination,

Sunset—the time of sunset for the current date and

based upon your current speed and course of travel.

location.

Time To Destination—the estimated time enroute to your final

destination, if you maintain your current speed and course.

Time To Next—the estimated time enroute to the next point

Vertical Speed—the rate of altitude gain or loss over time.

Vertical Speed To Dest—the measurement of your rate of

ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude.

on your route, if you maintain your current speed and course.

Time of Day—the current time and date. It can be displayed in 12- or 24-hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time.

To Course—your direction of travel to get back on course.

Trip Odometer—the running total of distance traveled

Water Speed—This data is acquired from measurement

devices interfaced to the GPSmap 60Cx and used to calculate your current speed over water.

Water Temperature—The temperature of water at a measured depth using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSMAP 60Cx.

since the Trip Computer was reset.

Trip Time - Moving—the length of time your vehicle has been in motion, since the trip computer was reset.

Trip Time - Stopped—the length of time that the vehicle

Waypoint - At Destination—the last point on a route;

your destination.

Waypoint - At Next—the next point on your route. has been stopped (stationary) while the unit was powered on and tracking your location (since the trip computer was reset).

Trip Time - Total—the total time the unit has been tracking since the trip computer was reset.

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APPendIx > oPtIonAl AccessorIes

Optional Accessories

Several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of your GPSMAP 60Cx.

To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer, or Garmin Product Support in the USA at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241.

WARNING: Garmin accessories are designed

and tested specically for use with Garmin

products. Accessories offered by other manufacturers have not been tested or approved for use with Garmin products. Use of such accessories could cause damage to the GPSMAP

60Cx and void the terms of the warranty.

Auto Navigation Kit—provides a dash mount, 12 V DC power adapter cable, and map data.

12 Volt DC Power Adapter—provides auxiliary power from an automobile cigarette lighter.

GA 25MCX Remote GPS Antenna—allows enhanced satellite acquisition. Includes magnetic mount and cable.

MapSource Software CD-ROMs and Pre-loaded microSD Cards—offer several detailed mapping

options that are compatible with the GPSMAP 60Cx. Visit to Garmin Web site at http://garmin.

com/products/gpsmap60cx/ for a list of compatible

MapSource products.

Serial Port PC Interface Cable with Auxiliary AC Power Supply—provides connection to a PC for data

transfer.

Carrying Case—protects the GPSMAP 60Cx when not in use.

Marine Mount Kit—allows installation on a boat.

Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit—allows installation

on a bicycle handlebar.

Battery Pack—rechargeable, NiMH, AA battery kit, USA receptacle.

Retractable Lanyard—retains unit on a tether.

For a complete list of available accessories for use with the GPSMAP 60Cx, refer to the Garmin Web site: http://garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/

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APPendIx > connectIng to A coMPuter

Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a Computer

You can connect your GPSMAP 60Cx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable.

NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSource

Trip & Waypoint Manager software, on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer.

To connect your GPSMAP 60Cx to your computer:

1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSMAP 60Cx, and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the matching port.

2. Connect the remaining cable end to your computer's USB port.

Information about the USB Drivers

he USB drivers should have been automatically installed when you installed the Trip & Waypoint Manage software that came with your GPSMAP 60Cx. When you initially connect the GPSMAP 60Cx to a USB port, your computer might prompt you to locate the destination of the drivers for the device, the default directory is c:\Garmin. You only need to install the drivers once. After the drivers are installed, your computer always detects your GPSMAP 60Cx when it is connected. USB drivers can be updated periodically.

You can nd updates at www.garmin

To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector:

1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the GPSMAP 60Cx, and insert the round indexed connector on the cable into the matching port.

2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other appropriate device.

3. Set your GPSMAP 60Cx interface setting to the appropriate interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 58.

.com.

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APPendIx > wAAs/egnos

What Is WAAS/EGNOS?

The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an FAA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America. The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is the European version of WAAS and operates in the same manner.

WAAS is made up of satellites and ground reference stations positioned across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data. Master stations, located on either coast, collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS data correction message. Master station uplinks the correction message to the WAAS GEO satellites using a ground uplink station. Then WAAS GEO satellites broadcast the WAAS corrected signal to user in the service area.

According to the FAA’s Web site, testing of WAAS in September 2002 confirmed an accuracy performance of 1-2 meters horizontal and 2-3 meters vertical throughout the majority of the continental United States and portions of Alaska.

WAAS and EGNOS are just two service providers that adhere to the MOPS (Minimum Operational Performance Standard) for global satellite based augmentation systems (SBAS.) Eventually there are to be several more services of worldwide geostationary communication satellites that broadcast integrity information and differential correction data as transmitted by ground reference stations.

All SBAS systems use the same receiver frequency; therefore, any operational SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world.

Currently, enabling WAAS on your GPSMAP 60Cx in regions that are not supported by ground stations may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite. In fact, it can degrade the accuracy to less than that provided by GPS satellites alone. For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that achieves the best accuracy. For more information, go to

http://gps.faa.gov/Programs/WAAS/waas.htm.

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APPendIx > lorAn td

Loran TD Setup

To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu:

1. Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to open the Setup Menu.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Units icon, and press ENTER to open the Units Setup Page.

4. Highlight the Position Format eld, and press ENTER to open the format list.

5. Highlight Loran TD, and press ENTER to open the Loran Setup Page.

6. To change the settings of any of the ve elds, highlight the eld, press ENTER to select from options or enter the setting data.

7. When nished, highlight the Save button, and

press ENTER.

not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a latitude and longitude coordinate before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation. Because of this, the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world.

You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position. For more information, read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available on the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp.

If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created, the waypoint references the active GRI-chain and secondary stations and adjusts the TD coordinates accordingly. Remember that the GPSMAP 60Cx is

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APPendIx > MAP dAtuMs And locAtIon forMAts

Map Datums and Location Formats

most commonly used datum (data).

If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the map to ensure the most accurate navigation.

What Is a Location Format?

Your current location is viewed on the GPS in the form of coordinates. Because different maps and

Map Datums are based on a

mathematical model of the Earth.

What Are Map Datums?

A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth, and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner. The datum is physically represented by a framework of ground monuments whose positions have been accurately measured and calculated on this reference surface. Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart are referenced to a

specic map datum. Every chart has a map datum

reference and the GPSMAP 60Cx can be set to match

charts use different location formats, Garmin GPS units allow you to choose the correct coordinate system for the type of map you are using. The most common format is latitude and longitude, which is used by all Garmin units.

You can choose to change the location format for other coordinate systems. UTM/UPS (Universal Transverse Mercator/Universal Polar Stereographic) projection formats are easy-to-use metric grids that are found on most USGS topographic quadrangle maps. You can also select one of several other grids, including a user-

denable grid (for the advanced user).

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APPendIx > fcc coMPlIAnce

FCC Compliance

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

The GPSMAP 60Cx complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

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Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 60Cx product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product:

www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/. Click Manuals

then select the Declaration of Conformity.

and

Industry Canada Compliance

This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

APPendIx > lIMIted wArrAnty

Limited Warranty

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.

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APPendIx > lIMIted wArrAnty

Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282

Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Tel .+44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251

Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099

Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction

conrmations are not accepted for warranty verication. To obtain warranty service, an original or

required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.

International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.

The Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.

The GPSMAP 60Cx is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment.

copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is

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Index

accessories 78 addresses 23 advanced NMEA setup 75 appendix 74

backlight 4 battery installation 2 bearing pointer 49

calculator 67 calendar 66 cleaning vi compass page 48

data elds 51

options menu 49

Course Deviation Indicator

(CDI) 50 course pointer 49 creating and using waypoints 10,

data card storage information 58

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data eld denitions 76

deleting waypoints 12 display setup 56

editing waypoints 12 elevation, GPS 38 entering data 7 ENTER key 3

nd 17

by name 17 information pages 18

information page op-

tions 18

recent nds 18

FIND/MOB key 3

nding

an address 22 an intersection 24 an interstate exit 22 a city 21 a geocache 20 a point of interest 24 a waypoint 20

FIND key 3

nd menu 16

geocache setup 61 GRI chain 81 guidance text 42

highway page 54 how to

create a route 31

nd a point of interest 25

project a waypoint 14

IN/OUT zoom keys 3 initialization, GPS 5 installing the lanyard: 2

lanyard installation 2 location formats 82 log track to data card 27 Loran TD setup 81

main menu 53

calculator 67 calendar 66 highway page 54 proximity waypoints 66 setup menu 55 sun and moon 68

tracks page 53 main pages 37 manual conventions i map datums 82 map page 39

additional map data 40

data elds 39

declutter 47

options menu 41

orientation 41

setup 43

zoom range 41 marine setup 62 marking your current location 10 MARK key 3 measure distance 42, 46 MENU key 3

Index

north up/track up 38

on-screen messages 8

PAGE/COMPASS key 3 POI Loader 25 POWER key 3, 4 proximity alarm tones 15 proximity waypoints 66

satellite page 38 selecting options 7 setup menu 55

display setup

geocache setup

heading setup

map page setup

QUIT key 3

ROCKER key 3 routes 31

copying 36 creating 31 deleting 35 navigating 32 route page options 35 turn previews 33

routing setup 60

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marine setup

system setup

time setup

units setup

welcome page setup

software license agreement v status bar 7

stop (resume) navigation 41 storage vi sun and moon 68 system setup 55

terminology 6 time setup 62 tracks 26, 53

area calculation 29 clearing 26 navigating 29 saving 27 setup 26 user waypoints on

tracks 30

viewing on the map 29 track up/north up 38 transferring data to a microSD

card 9 trip computer page 36, 52

units setup 63 unit overview 1 USB mass storage 57

using the keypad 3

WAAS/EGNOS 80 warnings vii warranty 84 waypoints 10

averaging a location 13 creating 11 editing 12 man overboard 16 moving 13 projecting 14 proximity 15

welcome page setup 65

zooming in and out 41 zoom range 41

For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your

Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.

Garmin International, Inc.

1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK

Garmin Corporation

No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan

www.garmin.com

Part Number 190-00481-00 Rev. G

AstroStart 60Cx User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IntroductIon

About This Manual

Manual Conventions

Software License Agreement

Product Registration

Contact Garmin

Tell Us What You Think

Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx

Cleaning the Case

Cleaning the Screen

Storage

Water Immersion

Warning

Important Information

Unit Overview

GettInG Started

Installing the Batteries

Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad

Turning on the GPSMAP 60Cx

Adjusting the Backlight

Initializing the GPS Receiver

Using the GPSMAP 60Cx

Understanding Terms

Selecting Options and Entering Data

Using the Status Bar

On-Screen Messages

Using the Mapping Databases

BaSIc operatIon

Creating and Using Waypoints

Marking Your Current Location

Creating Waypoints Using the Map

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates

Editing Waypoints

Deleting Waypoints

Averaging a Waypoint’s Location

Projecting a Waypoint

Using Proximity Waypoints

Using the Find Menu

Man OverBoard (MOB)

Find By Name

Recent Finds

Using the Find Item Information Page

Find Information Page Options Menu

Finding a Geocache

Finding a Waypoint

Finding a City

Finding an Exit

Finding an Address

Finding an Intersection

Searching for a Point of Interest

POI Loader & Custom Points of Interest

Using Tracks

Options Menu

Navigating a Saved Track

Creating and Using Routes

Creating a Route

Navigating a Route

Editing a Route

Using the Route Page Options

MaIn paGeS

Satellite Page

Using the Satellite Page Options Menu

Map Page

Using Additional Map Data

Changing the Zoom Range

Map Orientation

Map Page Options

Guidance Text

Setting up the Map Page

Measuring Distance

Turning Declutter On or Off

Restoring Defaults

Compass Page

Compass Page Options

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer

Data Fields