Marking Your Location as a Waypoint
A waypoint is a geographic location that you specify. It can be
your current location, a point on the Map Page or any item from
the Find Feature database. Waypoints are saved to the Find Menu.
1. Press and release the MARK
key to display the Mark
Waypoint Page. Observe that
your current position is
assigned a map symbol, a
unique identification number,
a date and time of recording,
location coordinates, and if
available, elevation and depth.
2. To save the waypoint
to the Waypoints List, use
ROCKER key to select
the
“OK” and press
ENTER.
To personalize the Waypoint, refer to the “Using
Waypoints” section of the Owner’s Manual (page 17).
Using the Map Page
The Map Page displays a detailed
map of the area around your current
location. You can view your progress
when moving or navigating to a
chosen destination. The IN and OUT
keys allow you to change the map
scale, and configurable data fields
provide navigation information.
1. Press the PAGE key to cycle
through the Main Pages until
the Map Page is displayed.
2. Press the
3. Begin to move about and observe the Position Arrow
on the map. Use the
Arrow to highlight a map item or view more map
Refer to page 8 of the Owner’s Manual for more details.
MENU key to view options for the Map Page.
ROCKER key to move the Panning
area.
Finding a Destination (Waypoint)
Navigating to a Waypoint
You can search for a destination using the Find Menu. A destination can be any map item such as a Waypoint, City, or Point of
Interest (restaurant, museum, etc.) available from the map database.
Without downloaded detailed map data from Garmin MapSource
only waypoints, cities, interstate exits and geocache points can be
used as destinations.
ated to the waypoint. The direction you are to move is the heading
(N, S, E, W). If you stray off course, you can use a bearing (com
®
,
pass pointer) to redirect you toward your destination. The Map,
Compass and Trip Computer Pages use these elements to direct
your navigation efforts.
1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu.
2. Use the
then press
ROCKER key to select the Waypoints icon and
ENTER to display the list of waypoints. By de-
fault, the list will show only those nearest to your current
location. Press the
3. Use the
ROCKER key to scroll through the list until the
desired waypoint is highlighted. Then press
MENU key to view the options list.
ENTER to
display the information page for that waypoint.
4. Use the
bottom of the page. Then press
ROCKER key to select the “Go To” button at the
ENTER to begin navigation
to the waypoint.
Waypoint Information
Page
Using the on-screen buttons
allows you to delete the
waypoint, view it on the map
page or navigate to it.
Find Menu
Displays only these
Find icons if detailed
map data has not
been downloaded.
Waypoints List
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When using “Go To” to navigate, a direct line (or course) is cre-
1. Press the PAGE key repeatedly until the Compass Page is
displayed. This page contains a “Bearing Pointer” and a
“Compass Ring.”
The Bearing Pointer indicates the direction to go, and the
Compass Ring rotates to indicate North orientation when
you begin to move. Digital data fields at the top of the
page display selectable navigation information such as
speed, distance to go, elapsed time, etc.
2. Press the
your progress toward the waypoint. A Bearing line
QUIT key to view the Map Page and observe
displays
on the map, and the Position Arrow moves as you move.
3. Press the
QUIT key again to move to the Trip Computer
Page. This page displays travel data such as a trip odom
eter, maximum speed, etc.
To stop navigation, press the
pass or Map Page displayed; then select “Stop Naviga
tion” and press
Compass Page Map Page Trip Computer
ENTER.
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MENU key with the Com-
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GPSMAP® 60
map navigator
quick start guide
GPS Antenna
Power Key
LCD Display
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In/Out (Zoom) Keys
Page Key
Rocker Key
Find Key
Mark Key
Quit Key
Enter Key
Menu Key
Unit Operation
Key Function
POWER/BACKLIGHT Key - Press and hold to turn
unit On/Off. Press and release to adjust backlighting.
IN
OUT
FIND
MARK
QUIT
PAGE
MENU
ENTR
V
V
V
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 feature.
MARK Key - Press and release at any time to mark
your current location as a waypoint.
QUIT Key - Press and release to cancel data entry or
exit a page.
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.
ENTER Key - Press and release to enter highlighted
options and data or confirm on-screen messages.
V
ROCKER Key -
move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen
buttons and icons, enter data or move the map
panning arrow.
Move Up/Down or Right/Left to
Battery Installation
The GPSmap 60 operates on two “AA” batteries (not included),
which are located in the the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH
batteries may be used (see page 43 of the Owner’s Manual to set
the battery type). Stored data will not be lost when batteries are
removed.
1. To remove the battery cover
from the back of the unit,
lift the D-Ring and turn it
counter-clockwise and then
pull the cover away.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity.
A polarity diagram can be
found molded into the battery
compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery cover by
inserting the bottom slot over
the tab at the base of the
unit and reinserting the
locking pin in the back of the
unit.
4. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn
clockwise to lock the cover in
place.
When replacing batteries, use only new or
fully charged batteries. Do not mix Alka
line and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable
batteries may typically have less capacity
than disposable batteries.
Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS or
key beep tones can significantly reduce
battery life.
Locking
Pin Slot
USE BY: 2009
USE BY: 2009
Battery Compartment
D-Ring
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Battery Cover
Start-Up and Satellite Acquisition
Find a location where you have a clear view of the sky. If you’re
starting up for the first time or you have moved over 600 miles since
last using the GPSmap 60, it must initialize (determine its location
by searching for satellites that are in position over your current loca
tion). Press the
ellite Page Options Menu to mark your approximate location on the
Map Page so it looks for only those satellites above your location.
1. Turn On the GPSmap 60 by pressing and releasing the
POWER key. A Welcome Page will briefly appear before
moving to the Satellite Page.
2. Observe the Satellite Page and the GPS status messages
as they appear at the top of the page.
• “Acquiring Satellites” message appears as the GPSmap
60 begins to search for satellites overhead.
• Your “Location Coordinates” display when four or
more satellites are fixed (enough to determine an ap-
proximate elevation as well as ground location).
If the GPSmap 60 can’t get past the “Acquiring Satellites” message
or you get a “Lost Satellite Signal” message, move to a new location
away from tall overhead obstacles.
Status Bar
3D GPS
indicator
Received
Satellite icon
Position Bug indi
cates your direction
of movement
Satellite Signal
Strength Bars
MENU key to use the Location option from the Sat-
Satellite Page
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Options
Turn GPS Off
•
• Orient display
to your direction
of movement “Track
Up” or... “North
Up” (as shown).
Use Map Page to
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mark your location.
Adjusting the Backlighting and Contrast
Lighting conditions may make it difficult to view the GPSmap
60 display. If so, you may need to turn on the backlighting and
adjust it to the desired level of brightness. You can also change
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the contrast level for improved readability.
1.
release the POWER key to display the
Backlight/Contrast Adjustment Sliders.
2. Press and release the POWER key or
use the Up/Down Rocker keys to
i
3. Use the Left/Right Rocker keys to
adjust the contrast level.
4. Allow the Adjustment Slider to close
on its own or press the
The backlight is factory-set to timeout in 15 seconds unless
connected to an external power source. Refer to “Display Setup“
on page 46 of the Owner’s Manual to change the timeout period
for the backlight and set the contrast percentage.
Viewing the Main Pages
Information you need for basic navigation using the
GPSmap 60 is provided by the Main Pages. To view these pages,
press the PAGE key repeatedly to cycle from one to another.
Satellite
Page
Satellite Page - Provides reference for satellites being tracked.
Trip Computer Page - Provides trip and navigation data.
Displays your location coordinates, position accuracy, a view of the satellites
Satellite Page
overhead, and a bar graph showing the signal strength of each overhead satellite.
Map Page - Displays a map and your movements.
Compass Page - Provides guidance to a destination.
Main Menu - A directory of advanced features and settings.
With the GPSmap 60 On, press and
ncrease the brightness level.
ENTER key.
Trip Computer
Page
Map
Page
Backlight/Contrast
Adjustment Slider
Compass
Page
Main
Menu