Garmin 60C User Manual
GPSMAP® 60C
color map navigator
owner’s manual
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GPSmap 60C
Introduction
Preface
Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 60C handheld navigation system. This Owner’s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of
the following sections:
Introduction — contains the Garmin software license agreement,
FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and an overview of
the GPSmap 60C functional features.
Getting Started — takes you through installing batteries, using the
unit control buttons, initializing the receiver, etc.
GPS Navigation — takes you through the process of navigating with
your GPSmap 60C and how to use GPS Navigation features to custom-
ize the operation of your GPSmap 60C.
GPS Features — provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS
enhanced features such as the Calendar, Hunt and Fish, Sun and
Moon and Games. Also included in this section are a few non-GPS
features such as the Calculator, a non-GPS enhanced game, etc.
Appendix — provides you with additional information about your
GPSmap 60C and an index by subject.
Preface
Contact Garmin
If you should encounter any difficulty while using your
GPSmap 60C, or if you have any questions, in the
U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at
913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020,
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Central Time; or by
e-mail at www.garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
Tel. 44/0870.8501241 - Fax. 44/0870.8501251.
Recording Your Serial Number
Use this area to record the serial number in case it is lost, stolen,
or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a
safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. The 8-digit
number is located in the battery compartment.
Serial Number:
Connect to our website (www.garmin.com) and look for
the Product Registration link on the Home Page and follow
instructions for registration.
NOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin product
purchase, we invite you to re-register using our on-line system.
Many services provided by our product registration system are
automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the best
Product Registration
possible support from Garmin.
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Introduction
Software License Agreement
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GPSmap 60C, 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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GPSmap 60C
Introduction
The GPSmap 60C 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 harm
ful 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 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, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 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.
• 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.
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FCC Compliance
Information
The GPSmap 60C does not contain any userserviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by
an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized
repairs or modifications could result in permanent
damage to the equipment, and void your warranty
and your authority to operate this device under
Part 15 regulations.
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Introduction
Warnings and Precautions
CAUTION: Use the GPSmap® 60C at your own risk. To reduce the
risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of
this Owner’s Manual — and thoroughly practice operation using the
Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare
indications from the GPSmap
cluding the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED
ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY
PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION,
DISTANCE, LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD
NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY
FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.
CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is
designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace
them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain
all information needed for safe navigation – and, as always, the user is
responsible for their prudent use.
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60C to all available navigation sources, in-
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Introduction
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 as required in product
literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually
all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree.
This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and
accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.
WARNING:
United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy
and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the
accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin
GPSmap 60C is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any
NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
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 being provided in accordance with
California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like addi
tional information, please refer to our web site at http://www.garmin.com/
prop65.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the
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Warnings and Precautions
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Warnings and Precautions
Important
Because the Garmin GPSmap 60C can be used
for vehicular navigation, important safety considerations must be observed. Please read and observe
the instructions on this page.
Do Not Mount Where
Driver’s Field of Vision
is Blocked
Do Not Mount in
Front of Airbag
Panels
Do Not Place Unsecured
on the Vehicle Dash
Do Not Mount in Front of an
Airbag Field of Deployment
Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First!
WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the
owner/operator of a vehicle with the GPSmap 60C installed to place and
secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating
controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving condi
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tions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident.
Do not mount the unit over airbag panels or in the field of airbag
deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects
in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible
injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner’s
manual.
Do not mount the unit in a place where the driver or passengers are
likely to impact it in a collision. The mounting hardware provided by
Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences
thereof.
WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the
driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain
full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and not become
distracted by the unit to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is
unsafe to operate the controls of the unit while you are driving. Failure
by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a GPSmap 60C installed to pay
full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the
vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and
personal injury.
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Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-iv
Preface.........................................................................................i
Software License Agreement........................................................ii
FCC Compliance Information....................................................iii
Warnings and Precautions......................................................iv-vi
Table of Contents................................................................vii-viii
Section 2: Getting Started..........................................1-7
Battery Installation and Start Up...
Key Functions...................................................................
Unit Features.............................................................................
Initialization
The Satellite Page
Navigating with the GPSmap 60C
The Main Page Sequence
The Main Page Features
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Section 3: GPS Navigation.......................................8-54
The Map Page
The Compass Page
The Trip Computer Page
Using Waypoint
Using Find
The Main Menu.......................................................................33
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Using Tracks
Using Routes......................................................................39
The Highway Page.............................................................44
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The Setup Menu
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Page Sequence Setup..................................................48
Geocache Setup..........................................................53
Marine Setup..............................................................53
Heading Setup............................................................55
Welcome Page Setup
Proximity Waypoints
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System Setup
Interface Setup
Tones Setup
Map Setup
Routing Setup
Time Setup
Units Setup
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Table of Contents
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Alarm Clock
Calculator.................................................................................58
Stopwatch.................................................................................59
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Accessories...............................................................................66
Specifications
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GPSmap 60C
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
The GPSmap 60C operates on two “AA” batteries (not included),
which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries
may be used (see page 43 for setting the battery type). Stored data is
not lost when the batteries are removed.
T
o install batteries:
1. Remove the battery cover from the
back of the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1/4
turn counter-clockwise while pulling
out .
2. Insert the batteries, observing the
proper polarity. A polarity diagram
can be found molded into
the battery compartment.
Locking
Pin Slot
3. Reinstall the battery cover by inserting
the bottom slot over the tab at the
USE BY: 2009
base of the unit and reinserting the
locking pin in the back of the unit.
USE BY: 2009
Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise
to lock in place.
Battery Compartment
Battery Installation and
Start Up
Important Note
When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged bat-
teries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable
batteries may typically display less capacity than disposable
batteries.
Remove the batteries from the unit if you don’t plan to use it
for several months. Storing batteries in the unit for prolonged
periods of time may result in leakage and damage to the
battery compartment.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper care and
disposal of used batteries. Do not incinerate used batteries, as
internal materials may ignite with explosive violence.
Extensive use of backlighting and/or WAAS as well as key
beep tones will significantly reduce battery life.
To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 46.
To disable WAAS, see page 45.
To mute the beep tones, see page 48.
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Getting Started
Key Functions
IN/OUT Zoom Keys
• From the Map Page, press to zoom
in or out.
• From any other page, press to scroll
up or down a list.
FIND Key
• Press and release at any time to
view the Find Menu Page.
• Press and hold for MOB.
MARK Key
• Press and release at any
time to mark your current location
as a waypoint.
GPSmap 60C
IN OUT
FIND
PAGE
POWER/BACKLIGHT Key
• Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off.
• Press and Release to adjust back lighting.
ROCKER Key
• Move Up/Down or Right/Left to
move through lists, highlight fields,
on-screen buttons, icons, enter data
or move the map panning arrow.
PAGE Key
• Press to cycle through the main
pages.
• Press when using the on-screen
keyboard to close.
MENU Key
• Press and release to view options
for a page.
• Press twice to view the Main
Menu.
QUIT Key
• Press and release to cancel data
entry or exit a page.
2
MARK
QUIT
ENTER
MENU
ENTER Key
• Press and release to enter high lighted options, data or confirm
on-screen messages.
Belt Clip/Auxiliary Connector Mount
• Attach a belt clip for convenient
access when hiking or walking.
GPSmap 60C
Getting Started
Unit Features
Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector
weather cover)
(under
• Provides connection to a remote GPS
antenna with MCX connector.
External Power and Data Connector
(under weather cover)
Port
• Provides interface to a PC for data
transfer.
• Provides auxiliary AC or DC power
adapter connection.
USB Connector Port (under weather cover)
• Provides interface to a PC for faster
data transfer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting the unit to the
USB Cable, install the USB Cable drivers included with
the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM
provided with this unit. Otherwise, your PC may
attempt to auto-install USB drivers incompatible with
the unit. Refer to page 74 for detailed instructions.
GPS Helix Antenna
• Provides quick satellite acquisition.
Battery Compartment Locking D-Ring
• Turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise
and lift to remove cover.
Battery Compartment Cover
Auxiliary Mount Alignment Slots
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Getting Started
Initialization & the Satellite Page
The GPSmap 60C locates satellites above its position
A Heading
Bug indicates
your direction
of movement.
Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals
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Options
Menu
Starting Up the GPS Receiver
When you turn on the GPSmap 60C, the GPS receiver begins to
search for satellites in order to determine (fix) its location. This process
is called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the first time
you use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved more than 600 miles
from your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order to
receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of
the sky. Satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass)
or dense overhead tree cover. To shorten the time required for this first
initialization, select “New Location” from the options menu, then you
can use the Map Page to determine your general location
so the GPSmap
60C can search for just those satellites above your position.
T
o initialize your GPSmap 60C:
1. Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit.
2. Observe the “Power On” Page followed by the Satellite Page.
3. 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 fix its location.
If the unit cannot get a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears.
Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER.
You can also observe a sky view array of the satellites overhead with
your position centered in the array. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle a position 45o from the horizon. The numbers
displayed indicate the number assigned to each satellite. A bar graph at
the bottom of the page displays the strength of signals from each satellite.
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Getting Started
4. 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 Status Bar at the
the display indicates the GPS status and status of other
top of
features.
If, for any reason, you have difficulty initializing your GPSmap 60C,
the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that
are blocking or deflecting the satellite signals.
5. Press and release the PAGE key until the Map Page is dis-
played. You are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation.
Active Navigation is supported by three of the Main Pages:
The Map Page graphically shows you your current location, marks
your route to a destination with a route line and leaves a trail (track log)
of where you’ve been.
The Compass Page indicates direction to go and direction of travel.
The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data.
There are three methods of navigating to a destination when using the
GPSmap 60C, each graphically displayed on the Map Page.
Go To -
A direct path to a selected destination (waypoint, city, address, etc.).
Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the
GPSmap 60C.
A Track allows you to repeat a path or retrace the path.
Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along
the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.).
Refer to the sections on Tracks, Routes and Waypoints for details.
Initialization & The Satellite Page
Map Item
Details
Position
Arrow
Map Scale
Map Page with Current Position Arrow
Navigating with GPSmap 60C
A Go To
A Track
A Route
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GPSmap 60C
Getting Started
The Main Page Sequence
When you turn on the GPSmap 60C, you can see the Power On Page followed by the Satellite Page,
which is the first of the Main Pages. When navigating a route, the Active Route Page is also displayed.
T
o view each Main Page:
1. Press and release the PAGE key repeatedly to cycle through the main pages.
2. With a page displayed, press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page.
“Power On” Page
Satellite Page
Satellite Page Options
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Trip Computer Page Map Page Compass Page
Trip Computer Page
Options
Map Page Options
Compass Page
Options
Main Menu
There are no Main Menu
Options at the Main Page
level
GPSmap 60C
Getting Started
Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages
At the top of each page, a Status Bar (which is always displayed)
provides current status information for several unit features.
• Power to the unit is provided by batteries or from an auxiliary
source (AC or DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon displays the
remaining power as the battery becomes depleted.
• Satellite signal status is shown when searching for (acquiring)
satellites, when a two-dimensional fix is attained and when four or
more satellites have been received (three dimensional fix).
• Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit. When On, it
uses a significant amount of battery power. This icon displays
when the backlight is functioning.
• The Alarm Clock icon displays whenever the Alarm is
set.
• The USB cable icon displays when the unit is in communi cation with a PC Universal Serial Bus.
You can adjust the backlight level by pressing down on the POWER
key and releasing. Then tap the
POWER key or ROCKER key Up/Down
arrows to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See page 46
for information on changing the display colors and backlight timeout
and brightness levels.
Whenever a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an
on-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence. In each case,
the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Pressing the
ENTER key acknowledges the message and closes the window.
The Main Page Features
Status Bar
Battery Power
Auxiliary Power
Backlight Adjustment
(Brightness varies
according to battery
power level.)
Acquiring Satellites
2-Dimension Navigation
3-Dimension Navigation
Slider
Backlight is On
On-Screen Messages
Alarm is Set
USB is Connected
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GPS Navigation
The Map Page
“North Up”
Mode
with Map
oriented with
North at the top
The Map Page
The Map Scale
“Track Up”
Mode
North
Orientation
Arrow
The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text
Position Arrow
Data Fields
Guidance Text
Street Level
Detailed
Mapping
Using the Map Page
The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 60C.
The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your
current location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key
and view your progress when navigating. When in the “Track Up” mode
(oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the
top left corner to orient the map. When in the “North Up” mode the map
is oriented like a paper map. When you activate the
Track Log feature,
your path of movement is indicated by a dotted line. The map display can
be changed to “Night” mode for easier viewing in dim light. The factory
set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset.
The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than
the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.)
because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded
from a CD-ROM program.
You can use the Map Page to do the following:
• Determine your current location and progress while moving.
• Select and save a map point as a waypoint.
• Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayed
on the map.
• Customize the map display to your requirements.
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GPS Navigation
Using Map Page Features
Use the Zoom IN and OUT buttons to change the map scale to show
more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press
and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly.
The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in
units of measurement selected in the “Units” field of the Unit Setup Page.
If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and
the appearance of the map is no longer accurate, the word, “overzoom”
displays just below the map scale. When using MapSource detailed maps,
“mapsource” appears below the scale.
In many instances the map displays an “Accuracy Circle” surround
ing the “Position Icon.” The GPSmap 60C uses both map resolution and
GPS accuracy in defining your location to a point within the circle. The
smaller the circle, the more accurate your location.
When using the “Pan Map” feature, a small outline arrow (Panning
Arrow) can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items
or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen. If
there is more than one map item under the Panning Arrow, a list of those
items displays with the item highlighted on the map, and on the list.
Optional data fields can be added at the top of the display to provide a
variety of travel and navigational information; see the pages that follow.
Accuracy Circle
When navigating, Guidance Text is displayed at the top of the map.
The Map Page
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Map Features
Map Scales
Panning Arrow
Guidance Text
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The Map Page
The Map Page Options Menu
A Quick Look at the Map Page Options
Stop Navigation - Stops navigation and is disabled when
there is no active navigation.
Recalculate - Recalculates a route and is disabled when
there is no active navigation.
Data Fields - Allows two to four fields to display at the top
of the page showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time.
Guidance Text -
you of your next navigation move when navigating to a destination.
Change Data Fields - Allows you change data field types.
Setup Map - Access to six pages of Map display settings
so you can customize the map to your preferences.
Measure Distance current location to the Map Pointer.
Turn Declutter On -
the map that can block out road details when the map
is zoomed out.
Restore Defaults -
set map display defaults.
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Displays messages on the screen to advise
Measures the distance from your
Eliminates the display of items on
Returns the map display to the factory
The Map Page Options Menu
The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for
navigation. You can stop navigation to a destination, arrange up to four
data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire and
include a navigation guidance text message on the map page. You can
select the type of data fields to display. You can change the way the map
displays items by selecting your own settings for text size, what items
are displayed and more. You can display the distance from your current
location to other locations on the map. You can reduce the amount of map
clutter (map item icons and names) to increase the visibility of roads and
other geographic features. You can restore the Map Page display to the
factory default settings.
To arrange the Map Page:
1. With unit turned On, press and release the PAGE key until the
Map Page displays.
2. Press the
MENU key to display the Map Page Options Menu.
3. Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you want to use to
customize the Map Page and press the ENTER key.
Some of these options contain sub-menus that allow you to further
control how the option is used.
The pages that follow discuss each option in detail.
GPSmap 60C
GPS Navigation
To display Data Fields:
1. With the Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the
ROCKER key to highlight the Data Fields option and press
ENTER.
2. Observe the sub-menu options: “Map Only,” “2 Data Fields,”
“3 Data Fields” and “4 Data Fields.”
You can choose to leave the Map Page as is (full page map),
or add two, three or four navigation data fields.
3. Highlight your choice and press
ENTER.
To change Data Fields:
1. After you display the data fields, a “Change Data Fields”
option appears on the options menu when you press the
MENU key.
2. Select this option and press the
ENTER key to place a highlight
in the upper left data field.
ENTER again to select from a list of types of navigation
3. Press
data to display in that field.
4. After making your selection and entry, use the
ROCKER key to
move to the next field and repeat the process.
Some Data Field Options are related to the display of data received
from other devices interfaced to the GPSmap 60C. For an explanation
of what each option represents, see page 70 of the Appendix.
The Map Page
Data Field
Sub-Menu
Two Data
Fields
Three Data
Fields
Four Data
Fields
List of
Data Field
Options
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The Map Page
Guidance Text Options Menu
GPS Status Message when not navigating
To display Guidance Text:
1. With Map Page displayed, press the
the Map Page Options Menu.
2. Highlight the Guidance Text Option and press
display the Guidance Text Options Menu.
3. Select the desired option “Always Show,” “Never Show,” or
“Show When Navigating” and press
If you select “Always Show” a guidance message is always displayed
whether or not you are navigating.
If you select “Show When Navigating” a guidance message is displayed
until you select “Stop Navigation” from the Options Menu.
Guidance Text shows you useful information when using one of the
navigation methods described on page 5. If you select “Always Show” and
you are not navigating, the message field will display GPS Status information.
To Setup the Map:
Refer to the Map Setup section on page 49.
MENU key to display
ENTER to
ENTER to activate.
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Guidance Message when navigating
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Measuring Distance
This Map Page option allows you to determine the distance to a point
on the map from your current location. Access the Map Page Options
Menu, select “Measure Distance” and press ENTER to activate. To
measure between two selected points on the Map, move the Map Pointer
to the first map point you want to measure from, press ENTER and then
move the Map Pointer to the second map point. Press QUIT to cancel.
Turning Declutter On/Off
This Map Page option allows you to remove map item titles and icons
that clutter the view of roadways, especially when the map is zoomed in.
To turn Declutter on, access the Map Page Options Menu, select
“Declutter On” and press
“Declutter” option.
Restoring Default Settings
This option allows you to return the map settings to factory settings.
ENTER to activate. Do the same to cancel the
The Map Page
Measured
Distance
The “Measure Distance” Option Enabled
Map Declutter “Off” Map Declutter “On”
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The Compass Page
Compass Page
Course Pointer
Bearing Pointer
The Compass Ring
moves to indicate
North orientation
when you are
moving.
Scale
The Course Pointer
indicates your
course of travel
and the distance
you drift off
course.
The Bearing
Pointer always
indicates the
direction to your
destination.
Using the Compass Page
The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It
uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information.
When navigation is in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation
data and directions. It uses a graphic compass display and bearing pointer
along with digital data fields to display information such as current
speed, distance to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc.
You can choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data
displayed in each from a list of options.
When moving, the rotating graphic compass indicates the direction
you are heading. The Bearing Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to
your destination relative to your current heading direction. The Compass
Ring and Bearing Pointer work independently to show your direction
of movement and the direction to your destination. You can choose
between a Bearing Pointer or a Course Pointer for guidance.
The compass does not function as a magnetic compass when you are
stationary. However when you move, the dial rotates to keep you oriented
in relation to North. This is especially helpful when using a paper map in
conjunction with your unit for navigation.
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o use the Compass Page Options:
1.
Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.
2. The first option is “Stop Navigation” which can be highlighted
and activated by pressing
ENTER to stop navigating.
3. The second option is “Course Pointer” or “Bearing Pointer.”
The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work independently of each
other, one indicating the direction to your destination and the other
indicating your relationship to a course line leading to the destination.
If the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straight up, you are going
directly to your destination. If it points in any other direction, turn
towards that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. The Bearing Pointer always points to the destination, no matter what direction you are moving and is most efficient
if you must move around obstacles like lakes, private property, etc.
If you are using the “Course Pointer” option instead and you drift
away from the line of travel from your original location to your desti
nation. The Course Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontal dotted
line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to
the scale displayed at the edge of the compass ring.
4. The third option is “Data Fields.” Highlight the data fields
option and press ENTER to display the data field display
options.
5. The next option is “Change Data Fields” which allows you to
determine what data is displayed in the fields.
Refer to page 11
for details on changing data fields.
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The Compass Page
Compass Page Options Menu
Course
Deviation
Scale
Setting
Course
Deviation
Indicator
(CDI)
Course Pointer Option
Change Data Fields Option
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The Trip Computer Page
Select
“Change
Data Fields”
or press the
ROCKER key
to highlight a
field you want
to change.
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Options Menu
Big Numbers
Option
Using the 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.
You can customize the Trip Computer display to meet your personal
requirements, with list of data options to choose from. Selecting the type
of data to display is done in the same manner as for the similar data fields
on the Map Page. (See page 11 for details.)
Because you want to record new data for each trip, a “Reset” option is
available. If you want to view significant trip data at a glance you can use
the “Big Numbers” option which shows fewer fields with larger displays.
Before each trip, be certain to reset the trip information by highlighting “Reset” from the options menu and pressing
ENTER.
The Reset Page offers options for resetting trip
computer data, clearing the Track Log and deleting Saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes. This
page allows you select individual items , select all
and unselect all. Once your selections are made,
highlight the “Apply” button and press
ENTER.
Answer “OK” to the Yes/Cancel prompt and press
ENTER to complete the reset.
Selecting the “Restore Defaults” option will
return the page to factory settings.
Reset Page
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The Mark Waypoint Page
The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current
(or any other) location as a waypoint and displays name for that waypoint
and a waypoint symbol. You can mark your current location at any time.
To mark your current location as a waypoint:
1. Press in and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the Mark
Waypoint Page appears.
To change the name of the waypoint, use the ROCKER key to
2.
highlight the waypoint name field and press
on-screen keypad. Use the
ROCKER key and ENTER key to select
ENTER to display the
ENTER
Press the
ENTER/MARK
key to display
the Mark
Waypoint
a name for the waypoint. If you choose a name that has already
been used, a “Waypoint Already Exists” message appears.
3. To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint, use the
ROCKER key to highlight the symbol block next to the
waypoint name and press
4. To save the waypoint to the Find Menu Waypoints List, high
light “OK” and press
ENTER to display the Symbols Chart.
-
ENTER.
5. If you do not want to save it as a new waypoint, press the
QUIT button to cancel.
Custom Waypoint Symbols
Symbols Chart
At the bottom of the Waypoint Symbols Chart is a group of custom
waypoint symbols that can be assigned a unique design. Access the
Garmin website http://www.garmin.com/ximage to download the xImage
transfer program. From there, the xImage help files provide instructions
for customizing waypoints and downloading screen shots from your unit.
Custom Symbol
Using Waypoints
MARK
Page
Mark Waypoint Page
Naming a Waypoint
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Using Waypoints
Information Page for a
Map Point with Data
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Map Item selected as a
Waypoint
Waypoint Page for a
Map Point without Data
To create a waypoint with the map panning arrow:
1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (Map
Pointer) to the map item you want use as a waypoint. If there
is information in the mapping database for that location it
momentarily highlights and displays a name or address.
2. Press ENTER to display the waypoint information page. With
the Information Page displayed, highlight the “Save” button at
the bottom of the page and then press ENTER to save it to the
Find Menu Waypoints List.
If the map item selected does not contain any information, a
message appears, stating “No map information at this point.
Do you want to create a user waypoint here?” Select “Yes” and
press ENTER to display a new waypoint page.
Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man Overboard (MOB)
feature. Typically, 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 land marks for reference.
To create a waypoint using the MOB feature:
1. Press and hold the FIND key to display the MOB prompt.
2. Select “Yes” and press
ENTER to display
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.
MOB Prompt
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A waypoint location can be averaged over time for more accuracy, but
only while the GPS has a fix on the location and before saving it.
To average a Waypoint Location over time:
1. With the “New Waypoint” information page displayed, press
the MENU key to display the page options menu.
2. Select “Average Location” and press
ENTER to display the
Average location Page. It begins to average automatically.
3. Highlight the “Save” button and press ENTER when desired.
Editing a Waypoint
A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and
edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation
or to delete it. Refer to page 21 for details on using the Find Feature.
To edit a Waypoint:
1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint information page.
2. Make changes as required by highlighting each field and using
the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to enter
new data.
3. Press the
To delete a Waypoint:
QUIT key to close and save the changes.
1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint information page.
2. Highlight the “Delete” button at the bottom of the page and
press ENTER. Answer “Yes” to the pop-up prompt and press
ENTER to delete.
Using Waypoints
Waypoint
Symbols Chart
Delete Button
Waypoint Options
Menu
Average Location Page
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