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GPSMAP® 60CSx
with sensors and maps
owner’s manual
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IntroductIon > About thIs MAnuAl
IntroductIon
Thank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP®
60CSx. The GPSMAP 60CSx uses the proven
performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured
mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS
receiver. 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 acquire satellites.
The Basic Operation section provides information
about setting up waypoints, routes, and tracks.
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The Main Pages section contains an overview of
the Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, Compass and
Altimeter Pages.
The Main Menu section describes features found on
the Main Menu and information about settings.
The Appendix contains information such as
specications, 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 60CSx ........................ 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 60CSx Keypad................... 3
Turning on the GPSMAP 60CSx ........................ 4
Adjusting the Backlight ...........................................4
Initializing the GPS Receiver ............................. 5
Using the GPSMAP 60CSx................................. 6
Understanding Terms ...............................................6
Selecting Options and Entering Data .......................7
Using the Status Bar ................................................7
On-Screen Messages ................................................8
Using the Mapping Databases .................................8
Transferring Data to a microSD Card ......................9
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 the Waypoint’s Location.......................13
Projecting a Waypoint ............................................14
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 Interstate Exit ......................................22
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Finding an Address ................................................22
Finding an Intersection ..........................................24
Searching for a Point of Interest ............................24
POI Loader & Custom Points of Interest ...............25
Using Tracks ..................................................... 26
Track Proles .........................................................30
Navigating a Saved Track ......................................31
Creating and Using Routes ............................. 32
Creating a Route ....................................................32
Navigating a Route ........................................... 33
Editing a Route ......................................................34
Vertical Proles of routes ......................................36
Using the Route Page Options ...............................36
Main Pages ..................................................... 37
Satellite Page .................................................... 38
Using the Satellite Page Options Menu .................38
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
Using the Electronic Compass ...............................49
Compass Page Options ..........................................51
Sight ‘N Go Navigation .........................................51
Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ........53
Data Fields .............................................................54
Altimeter Page .................................................. 55
Altimeter Page Options .........................................56
Plot Over Time or Distance ...................................57
View Pressure or Elevation Plots ..........................57
Zoom Ranges .........................................................58
View Points ............................................................59
View Points on Map ..............................................59
Calibrating the Altimeter .......................................61
Changing the Data Fields ......................................62
Trip Computer Page ......................................... 63
Main Menu ...................................................... 64
Tracks Page ...................................................... 64
Route Page ........................................................ 65
Highway Page ................................................... 65
Setup Menu Page ............................................. 66
System Setup .........................................................66
Display Setup .........................................................67
Interface Setup .......................................................67
Tones Setup ............................................................70
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Page Sequence Setup .............................................70
Map Page Setup ....................................................70
Routing Setup ........................................................71
Geocache Setup .....................................................72
Marine Setup ..........................................................73
Time Setup .............................................................73
Units Setup ............................................................74
Heading Setup ........................................................75
Calibration Setup ...................................................75
Altimeter Setup ......................................................76
Welcome Setup ......................................................77
Jumpmaster ............................................................78
Proximity Waypoints ........................................ 82
Calendar ............................................................ 82
Calculator .......................................................... 83
Stopwatch ......................................................... 84
Sun and Moon ................................................... 85
Hunt and Fish ................................................... 86
Games Menu ..................................................... 87
Memory Race ........................................................87
Virtua Maze ...........................................................88
GekoSmak .............................................................88
Nibbons ..................................................................89
Gekoids ..................................................................89
Beast Hunt .............................................................89
Appendix ........................................................ 91
Specications ................................................... 91
Physical ..................................................................91
Performance ...........................................................91
Power .....................................................................91
Interfacing ......................................................... 92
Data Field Denitions ....................................... 93
Optional Accessories ....................................... 95
Connecting Your GPSMAP 60CSx to a ..............
Computer .....................................................96
What Is WAAS/EGNOS? ................................... 97
Map Datums and Location Formats ............... 99
What Are Map Datums? ........................................99
What Is a Location Format? ..................................99
FCC Compliance ............................................. 100
Limited Warranty ............................................ 101
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IntroductIon > softwAre lIcense AgreeMent - Product regIstrAtIon
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GPSMAP 60CSx, 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 60CSx)
in case your GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx
The GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx screen using a soft,
clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol,
or eyeglass cleaner if needed. If these are used, apply
the liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the screen
with the moistened cloth.
Storage
Do not store the GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx 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 or charging.
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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, trafc 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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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.)
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.
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Unit Overview
LCD
display
screen
GPSmap 60CSx
Power key
USB connector port
GettInG Started
Auxiliary GPS
antenna connector
(under weather cap)
(under weather cap)
Carry lanyard
attachment slot
Keypad
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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
USE BY 2009
Battery
Compartment
USE BY 2009
USE BY 2009
Battery
Compartment
Wrist Strap
Installation
Wrist Strap
Installation
Installing the Batteries
The GPSMAP 60CSx operates on two AA batteries
(not included), which are located in the back of the
unit. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See
page 67 for information on setting the battery type.
Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 60CSx
when you do not expect to use the unit for several
months. Data is not lost when batteries are removed.
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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.
To install the Lanyard:
1. Place the loop of the Lanyard through the slot
at the at the upper left side on the back of the
unit.
2 Route the strap through the loop and pull tight.
Refer to page 9 for information on accessing the
microSD data card in the battery compartment.
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Using the GPSMAP 60CSx Keypad
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POWER Key
• Press and hold to turn the unit
on or off.
• Press and release to adjust the
backlighting.
ROCKER Key
• Press up, down, left, or right to
highlight options and to enter data, or
move the map panning arrow.
PAGE/COMPASS Key
IN/OUT Zoom Keys
• Press to zoom in or out on the
Map Page.
• Press to scroll up or down a
list on any other page.
GPSmap 60CSx
• Press and release to cycle through the
main pages.
• Press and hold to turn the compass
on or off
MENU Key
FIND/MOB Key
• Press and release to view page
• 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.
options.
• Press twice to view the Main Menu.
ENTER Key
• Press and release to enter highlighted
options, data or conrm 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.
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Turning on the GPSMAP 60CSx
When the GPSMAP 60CSx is turned on, the
Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite
Adjusting the Backlight
You may want to adjust the backlight to see the
display better.
Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish
its current location.
To turn the GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx, press and
hold the POWER key again.
See page 67 for information on 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 60CSx, the
GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish
its current location. To ensure proper initialization,
the GPSMAP 60CSx 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.
To initialize your GPSMAP 60CSx:
1. Press and hold the POWER key to turn on the
GPSMAP 60CSx.
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.
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
a position 45 degrees from the horizon. The numbers
shown indicate the number assigned to each satellite.
A bar graph at the bottom of the page shows the
strength of signals from each satellite.
The outer
represents
the horizon.
The inner
circle is a
location 45
degrees from
the horizon.
If the unit cannot get a satellite x, a list of solutions
appears. Select an appropriate solution and press
ENTER to continue.
3. Press and release the
Page appears. You are now ready to begin
GPS aided navigation.
circle
PAGE key until the Map
Heading bug
indicates your
direction of
movement
Strength of
each satellite
signal
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Using the GPSMAP 60CSx
This section explains how to enter and select
information with the GPSMAP 60CSx.
Understanding Terms
As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are
directed to press a specic 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 be held down 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
To enter data and select options, 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 the unit
or optional Serial Port Data/Power Cable or
Cigarette Lighter 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
signicant amount of battery power.
• The USB Cable Connection icon (
)
appears when the unit is in communication with
a PC via Universal Serial Bus.
• Electronic compass icon (
) appears when
the electronic compass is turned on.
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Calculating Route
Message
Calculating Route
Message
On-Screen Messages
When a signicant 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. Press ENTER to
acknowledge the message and close the window.
Using the Mapping Databases
Many of the GPSMAP 60CSx features require
detailed mapping data in order to be fully operational,
so you may want to transfer maps before using the
unit. The microSD card (provided with certain units)
can be loaded with detailed maps from optional
MapSource disks for your PC to enhance the
versatility of your GPSMAP 60CSx. 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
On-Screen Messages
In some instances the message may indicate a
temporary condition, such as the “Calculating Route”
message, and closes as soon as the condition is
remedied.
location. The amount of data transferable is 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 60CSx. To
transfer data to the microSD card you can use the USB
Mass Storage feature explained on page 69.
You can purchase high capacity microSD cards at
your electronics supplier. See the Garmin Web site
(www.garmin.com/cartography/) for MapSource
products.
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USB Port
(under weather
cover)
Back of GPSMAP
60CSx
(with Battery
Cover removed)
Slide the tray cover back to
OPEN, then lift to remove
or insert the microSD card.
Close and slide forward to
LOCK.
Detail of microSD card
tray
microSD card tray
is located beneath
the batteries in the
battery compartment.
Unlock
Lock
USB Port
(under weather
cover)
Back of GPSMAP
60CSx
(with Battery
Cover removed)
Slide the tray cover back to
OPEN, then lift to remove
or insert the microSD card.
Close and slide forward to
LOCK.
Detail of microSD card
tray
microSD card tray
is located beneath
the batteries in the
battery compartment.
Unlock
Lock
Transferring Data to a microSD Card
Some units are equipped with a pre-installed microSD
card. Other units congured for use in large geographic
regions (eg. Pacic) require a much larger capacity
microSD card to store enough map data (not provided).
To install or remove the microSD card:
1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover from
the back of the unit and remove the 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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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 les.
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BaSIc operatIon
This section explains some of the more common
operations you can perform with your GPSMAP
60CSx 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 can be 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.
OR
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 conrming 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
that location 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 conrming your changes,
highlight OK, and press ENTER.
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 specic latitude/longitude position from
a chart.
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Information page for a
map point with data
Information page for a
map point without data
To create a new waypoint by entering
location coordinates:
1. Create a new waypoint, press MARK.
2. On the Waypoint Page, highlight the Location
eld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen
keypad.
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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 use the waypoint
symbol chart, and alphanumeric keypad to
make changes.
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 conrmation 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
Moving a waypoint
Averaging the 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 pen the Options list..
2. Highlight the Average Location option, and
press ENTER to open the Average Location
Page.
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Waypoint options
3. Observe the Estimated Accuracy and
Measurement Count elds. They should be
taking averages of your location.
4. Press ENTER to save the location.
3. Select the waypoint you want to project, and
press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.
4. Press MENU to open the Options menu.
5. Select Project Waypoint, and press ENTER
to open the Project Waypoint Page.
6. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected
waypoint in the appropriate elds at the bottom
of the page, and press QUIT when nished.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new waypoint by projecting the
distance and bearing from a specic location to a new
location.
Enter
bearing
and
distance
Project Waypoint
Page
Projected waypoint
on the map
To project 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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Proximity Waypoints
Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to dene an alarm
circle around a stored waypoint location.
Radius
eld
Proximity
icon
Proximity
Alarm Tones
button
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 at the
bottom of the page.
Speed Alerts are
proximity points obtained
from services provided
by using the optional POI
Loader. (see page 25)
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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.
OR
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 60CSx 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)
The Man Overboard (MOB) feature isanother method
for creating a waypoint. (Typically, 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:
1. Press and hold the FIND key.
2. Press ENTER to 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.
MapSource data
When you access a Find group list, it contains only
those items near your current location or the pointer.
Find Menu with
optional
Waypoint Options Menu
Cities Options Menu
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The options menu for each category contains a
4. Use the
submenu of search options, such as Find By Name,
Find Nearest (near your current location), 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.
5. Highlight the location in the Find list, and press
ROCKER and ENTER key to operate
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.
Find By Name
On-screen
keypad
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).
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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.
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
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.
OR
Highlight the Recent Finds icon, and press
ENTER to open the Recent Finds 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:
Recent
Finds icon
List of
recently
found items
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 average the result for a
more accurate location reference. See page 13
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 navigate.
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for more information.
• Project Waypoint
—create a new waypoint
referencing another location by entering
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bearing and distance from your location. See
page 14 for more information.
• Find Near Here
—returns to the Find Menu
where you can search for map items near the
item dened 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 specied radius of an
item dened 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 32 for more information.
To nd an item from another location on
the map:
• View Sun and Moon
tables for this item location. See page 85 for
more information.
• View Hunt and Fish
tables for this item location. See page 86 for
more information.
• Map Information
—view Sun and Moon
—view Hunt and Fish
—shows the name of the
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.
map from which 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
press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.
Waypoints
icon
ROCKER to select a waypoint, and
Finding a Geocache
Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache
Finding a Waypoint
The Waypoints Page contains a list of all saved
waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric
order and are also identied 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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locations created using your GPSMAP 60CSx
or downloaded from your computer. A geocache
location is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol
assigned to give special signicance 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 72 and
www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60csx/.
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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.
When a geocache is found, the unit marks the cache
as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and provide
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).
Cities
icon
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 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.
OR
If the city you want is not listed, press MENU,
select a search method from the options list,
and press ENTER.
Finding an Interstate Exit
Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to nd an
interstate exit.
To nd an interstate exit:
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
2. Highlight the Exits icon, and press ENTER.
The Exits Page shows a list of interstate 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 them 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 optional 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.
OR
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. However, when 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.
Narrow the
search criteria
using the
Options Menu.
POI Loader & Custom Points of Interest
You can create your own category for points of
interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility,
downloadable from the Garmin Web site: www.
garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Follow the Help
instructions 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
To clear the track log:
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to
track log contains information about points along its
path, including time, location, elevation, and depth for
3. Highlight the Clear button, and press ENTER.
each point (depth requires NMEA input, see page 92).
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
Tracks Page
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
3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER
Data Card Option
open the Tracks Page.
A conrmation message appears.
open the Tracks Page.
to open the Track Log Setup Page.
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• Wrap When Full—sets the track log to record
over the oldest data with new data when full.
• Record Method
—Distance records track
points after a specied distance is traveled.
Time creates track points after a specied time
has elapsed. Auto, 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 specic 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 Activate the Save button. A message asks 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
Track
distance
Track
color
Saved Track Page
name
Calculated
area
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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. 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 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:
1.
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. Observe that a
(yyyymmdd) .gpx le appears in the Data Card
Tracks list.
Options
Menu
Log Track To Data Card Page
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 68. 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, because it can
corrupt the data.
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 dene the area’s
boundaries, a Stop button appears at the
bottom of the page.
4. When nished dening the area, press ENTER
to open the Calculated Area Page with a Save
button.
Start calculation
Save calculated track
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5. Press ENTER to save the new track to the
Saved Tracks list on the Tracks Page
Track Proles
After you save a track, you have a record of the path
you traveled and a track altitude prole.
To view a track prole:
1. Open the Saved Track Page, and press
MENU.
2. Highlight Prole, and press ENTER to view
the Track Prole.
Elevation
Begin
marker
Distance
from Begin
and End
points
End
marker
Track Prole Page
You can create a Track Elevation Prole from Digital
Elevation Models (DEM) maps (MapSource U.S. Topo
24K), which include elevation data contained in the
map. When these types of maps are available, a Use
Map Data - Use Track Data option menu appears
when you select Prole. Refer to the Garmin Web site,
www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/, for more
information about MapSource U.S. Topo 24K maps.
The beginning of the track is marked by a
ag. You can scroll across the track prole by
pressing left or right on the ROCKER.
As you scroll across the prole, the elevation
for each point on the prole is shown at the
top of the page, and the distance from the
Begin point and the End point are shown at the
bottom.
3. At any point along the prole, you can press
ENTER to show that point on the map.
4. Press MENU to use Zoom Ranges and Hide
Symbols options. To zoom ranges only, press
up or down on the ROCKER.
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Navigating a Saved Track
You can save your track log to use later as a
TracBack. 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, until you reach
your destination.
5. To exit, press MENU,
and select Stop
Navigation.
To create a user waypoint on a saved track:
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.
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.
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Creating and Using Routes
a Route is a sequence of intermediate waypoints that
lead you to your nal destination. The GPSMAP
60CSx 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 also 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.
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Navigating a Route
After you create a route, you can begin navigation
immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list.
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 71.
Routes can use existing roadways to automatically
calculate a route to your destination. Turns on
roadways are added to the Active Route Page and are
To preview the turns for an active route:
1. On the Routes Page, highlight a saved route,
preceded by a guidance message with a graphic of the
turn. If there are not enough roads at your location to
calculate a route, a message to that effect appears.
2. Highlight the Navigate button, and press
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
and press ENTER to open the Route Page for
the selected route.
ENTER to begin navigation and show the route
on the Map Page.
Route Page
Route on the Map
Page
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3. To view the list of turns on the route, press
PAGE to open the Turn Preview Page.
The Turn Preview Page shows the turn and
guidance text and a small eld at the bottom
shows the turn number in sequence and total
turns in the route.
4. To scroll through all turn previews, press up or
down on the ROCKER. Press QUIT to close
Editing a Route
After you create a route, use the Route Page to edit,
change the route name, and review route points.
the Turn Preview Page and return to the Active
Route Page.
Active Route Page when
following roads
Turn Preview Page
5. To view a route prole, press
the MENU key and select
Prole from the Options Menu
(if using 24K DEM maps.)
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.
Enter a
new route
name
Route Page
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Route leg
transition
options
Route leg
transition
options
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.
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), and
press ENTER.
To delete a route:
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the route to be deleted and press
ENTER. Then select Delete from the menu.
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4. To delete all routes, press MENU to open the
Saved Routes Options Menu. Highlight Delete
All Routes, and press ENTER to clear the list.
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 to the next point.
Select Distance to enter a radius
so that when you are within the
entered distance, the GPSMAP
60CSx leads you to the next
point on your route.
Select Manual to transition to
the next waypoint anytime while
navigating a route.
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Options Menu
Route Vertical
Prole using U.S. Topo
24K DEM mapping
data
Options Menu
Route Vertical
Prole using U.S. Topo
24K DEM mapping
data
Vertical Proles of routes
The Prole Page can show a prole of a route when
using DEM (US Topo 24K maps)
To create a vertical prole 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 Prole and press ENTER to display
the route prole, answer the “use data” prompt
and press ENTER.
NOTE: Proles are available only if Garmin
MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used.
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.
• Remove All
—removes all waypoints from the
saved route.
• Reverse Route
—reverses the order of the route
points in the saved route.
Prole—creates a vertical prole of the route
•
when MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is
used.
• Copy Route—makes a copy of the saved route
with the same name followed by a number.
• Delete Route
• Change Data Fields
—deletes the saved route.
—select different values
for the two data elds at the bottom of the page.
• Restore Defaults
—restore route settings to the
factory default.
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Satellite Page Trip Computer
Page
Map Page Compass Page Altimeter Page Main Menu
Trip Computer
Page Options
Satellite Page
Options
Altimeter Page
Options
Compass Page
Options
Map Page
Options
Satellite Page Trip Computer
Page
Map Page Compass Page Altimeter Page Main Menu
Trip Computer
Page Options
Satellite Page
Options
Altimeter Page
Options
Compass Page
Options
Map Page
Options
MaIn paGeS
The GPSMAP 60CSx has six main pages: Satellite Page, Trip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page,
Altimeter 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. Add more pages from the Main Menu. (See page 70) 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.
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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
Satellite
signal
strength
Satellite Page
Heading bug
indicates your
direction of
movement
toward the top of the display or your current track
toward the top of the display
Multicolor/Single Color—indicates whether each
satellite is shown in a different color or the same
The larger circle beneath the satellite icons represents
color.
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— your GPS determined elevation.
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Map Page
You can add and congure up to four optional data
elds to the top of the page to provide a variety of
The GPSMAP 60CSx comes with a built-in basemap
travel and navigational information.
that includes a database of cities, interstates, state
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 60CSx 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 item 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 and type of data elds you
want to show on the Map Page, and press
ENTER.
Data elds
Show sub-menu
Map Page data elds
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To change the content of a data eld:
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 enhances
the versatility of your GPSMAP 60CSx. With
MapSource data, 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
60CSx 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 right or left ROCKER to select the
Map Setup-info page. The list of maps stored
in the unit 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
93 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 maps,
“mapsource” appears below the scale.
Map ranges
The following options are available:
• Stop (Resume) Navigation—stopsor resumes
navigation. (disabled when no active navigation)
• Recalculate—recalculates a route. (disabled
when no active navigation)
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• Data Fields—opens the Show sub-menu so
you can select the number of data elds to show
at the top of the Map Page: Map Only, 2 wide,
3 (2 small and 1 wide), or 4 data elds.
• Change Data Fields
—allows you to select the
Guidance Text
When navigating, guidance text appears above the
map. Guidance Text shows useful information when
navigating to a destination.
type of data you want to show in the data elds.
This option is available only if the 1 wide 2
Guidance text
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
to your preferences. (See page 43)
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 sub-menu 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 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 Map Setup Page has a submenu of general options. To access this menu,
press the MENU key while viewing the page.
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 appears. 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 a route.
• Detail
—selects the degree of map detail shown.
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• Lock On Road—locks the current position
pointer to show on the nearest road,
compensating for variances in map position
accuracy.
Map Setup – Tracks Page
The Map Setup – Tracks Page contains settings for
Saved Tracks, Track Log, Track Points, and the Go To
• Go To Line
line for navigating a track.
Map Setup – Points Page
Use the Map Setup – 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 specic zoom level.
—selects either a bearing or course
Line.
Map Setup – Points Page
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.
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Map Setup – Text Page
Press MENU to view options for showing maps.
Use the Map Setup – Text Page to select the text size
for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. You
can select from None, Small, Medium, or Large.
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).
• Marine Colors—toggles marine colors on or
off on the Map Page.
Map Setup – Text Page
Map Setup – Information Page
The Map Setup – Information Page shows a list
of downloaded detailed MapSource maps such as
topographic, marine charts, and other maps with autorouting capability. Use the ROCKER to highlight a
map, and press ENTER to show it on the map display
or turn it off.
• Spot Soundings—
• Light Sectors—
Map Setup – Marine Page
toggles spot soundings on
or off on the Map Page (depth measurements
shown on the map).
select Off, Auto, or ON
(Navigational light locations).
• Symbol Set—
Map Setup – Information Page
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(Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International).
select the symbol set to use
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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.
OR
To turn Declutter off, press MENU, select Turn
Declutter Off, and press ENTER.
Restoring Defaults
Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map
settings to factory settings.
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Map with Declutter onMap with Declutter off
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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 and Course Pointer indicate
the direction (bearing) to your destination, relative to
your current heading direction. The compass ring and
bearing or course pointer work independently to show
your direction of movement and the direction to your
destination. You can choose the Bearing Pointer or
Course Pointer for guidance.
Bearing
pointer
The Compass
ring moves to
indicate North
orientation.
Compass Page
Scale
The course pointer
indicates your
course of travel and
the distance you
drift off course.
Course Pointer
The bearing
pointer indicates
the direction to
your destination.
Bearing Pointer
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The compass ring is an electronic compass that
functions like a magnetic compass when you are
stationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-set
speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain
your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it
again operates like a magnetic compass. The compass
ring is especially helpful when using a paper map
or chart with your GPSMAP 60CSx for navigation.
When the electronic compass is on, a compass icon
appears in the status bar.
Using the Electronic Compass
When you turn the electronic compass off, it stays
off until you turn it on again. However, sometimes
when you turn the electronic compass on, the
GPSMAP 60CSx overrides the compass and uses the
GPS receiver to track your heading. In fact, when
you are moving at a steady rate, the GPS receiver
operates the compass. When stationary, the electronic
compass provides you with accurate headings. You
can customize the criteria for switching between the
electronic compass and the GPS as explained in the
Heading Setup section on page 75.
To turn the electronic compass on or off:
1. Press and hold the PAGE key to turn the
electronic compass on or off. The Compass
Icon appears in the status bar when the
electronic compass is on. When you are not
using the electronic compass, turn it off to
conserve batteries. When it is turned off, the
unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation.
2. Hold the GPSMAP 60CSx level to get an
accurate electronic compass reading. (You
obtain the most accurate reading if the
compass has been recently calibrated. See the
following page for calibration instructions.)
Setting the speed and time for Compass
Auto On/Off:
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Setup, and press ENTER to open
the Setup Menu.
3. Highlight the Heading icon, and press ENTER
to open the Heading Setup Page.
4. Highlight the Switch to compass heading
when below eld, and press ENTER.
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To calibrate the electronic compass:
Speed
setting
Time delay
options
Heading Setup Page
5. Use the numeric keypad to enter a speed.
6. Highlight the for more than eld, and press
ENTER to set the time delay from the time
options list.
Calibrating the Electronic Compass
When you rst use the GPSMAP 60CSx or after
you install new batteries, you have to calibrate the
electronic compass outdoors. If not held level or you
are near objects that generate magnetic elds, such
as cars or buildings, the accuracy of the electronic
compass is adversely affected.
1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page
Options menu.
2. Highlight Calibrate Compass, and press
ENTER to open the Calibration Page.
3. With the Start button highlighted, press
ENTER, and follow on-screen directions for
holding and turning the unit.
A “Just Right,” “Too Fast,” or “Too Slow”
message appears notifying you to adjust your
turning speed, as needed. Hold the unit level
while turning.
A “Calibration Successful” message appears
when nished.
If a “Calibration Failed” message appears,
repeat the process.
4. Press ENTER to return to the Compass Page.
Hold the unit
level and turn
slowly.
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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.
Compass Page
Options
The following options are available:
•
Sight ‘N Go—allows you to navigate to an
object within your sight by pointing the unit at it.
• Stop or Resume Navigation—turns active
navigation for a route or a Go To on or off.
• Recalculate—
destination.
• Course or Bearing Pointer—
the course pointer and the bearing pointer.
recalculates the path to a
toggles between
• Data Fields
—allows you to select from 2, 3 or
4 data elds that appear on the Compass Page.
• Change Data Fields
—allows you to select the
type of data you want to show in the data elds.
See page 93 for denitions of each option.
• Calibrate Compass—
accesses the Compass
Calibration Page.
• Restore Defaults—
returns to the factory
settings.
Sight ‘N Go Navigation
Sight ‘N Go allows you to set a course to a point you
can see in the distance.
To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate:
1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page
Options Menu.
2. Highlight Sight ‘N Go, and press ENTER to
start the Sight ‘N Go feature. The compass
ring with pointer is in-line with the two sighting
marks on the case (the top arrow of the
ROCKER and tic mark at the top of display
bezel.)
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3. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the
two sighting marks with the distant object.
With Press ENTER to lock the direction. The
Sighting Page opens.
Sighting Page
4. Highlight Set Course, and press ENTER to
open the Compass Page.
Begin traveling to your destination on a course
line using the course pointer as a guide.
OR
Highlight Project Waypoint, and press
ENTER to open the Project Waypoint Page.
5. Enter an estimated distance from your current
location to establish a projected waypoint
location.
Project Waypoint Page
6. Highlight the Go To button, and press ENTER
to open the Map Page and begin navigation to
the projected waypoint. The Compass Page
shows a bearing pointer for guidance.
To stop navigation:
1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options
Menu.
2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.
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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. (Most efcient if you must move around
obstacles in your path.)
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 (an 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.
The bearing pointer always indicates the direction to
Move to the right or left to get back on course. This is
most efcient if you are navigating on water or where
there are no major obstacles in your path. It also helps
you avoid hazards to either side of the course, such as
shoals or submerged rocks.
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your destination from your current location.
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0.25
The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from
your original location and the distance off course.
Scale
Data Fields
You can show two wide, three or four data elds on
the Compass Page.
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.
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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 sub-menu appears.
3. Select the number of data
elds you want to show on the
Compass Page and press ENTER.
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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.
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.
Altimeter Page
The Altimeter Page shows you the current elevation,
rate of ascent or descent, a prole of elevation
changes over distance or time, or a prole of pressure
changes over time.
Data elds
Range grid
measurement
scale
Rate of ascent
or descent
Altimeter Page
The Status eld at the bottom of the page shows the
current elevation and your current rate of ascent or
descent when moving. It can also show the ambient
pressure and time of measurement.
Elevation
prole
Current
elevation
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You can congure the Prole eld in the center of the
• View Elevation Plot (View Pressure Plot)—
page to show either elevation or ambient pressure plots
as selected from the Altimeter Page Options Menu.
• Zoom Ranges
Data elds at the top of the page can be customized
and show a variety of recorded or current data.
Altimeter Page Options
• Reset
Use the Altimeter Page Options Menu to customize
the Altimeter Page. With the Altimeter Page open,
press MENU to open the Options Menu.
• Calibrate Altimeter
The following options are available:
• Restore Defaults
Altimeter Page
Options
• Plot Over Time or Plot Over Distance—plots
the elevation over a period of time or plots the
elevation over a distance.
shows the elevation or the pressure plot.
—allows you to adjust the Zoom
Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when
you show the View Elevation Plot over distance
or time.
—allows you to reset the elevation data
and the maximum elevation data.
—If you know the correct
elevation for your location, you can increase the
accuracy of the altimeter using the “Calibrate
Altimeter” option.
—clears recorded data from
the page and begins recording new data.
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Plot Over Time or Distance
These two measurement options (changes over a set
period of time or changes over a set distance) apply
only to the View Elevation Plot option. The View
Pressure Plot option is measured by time and pressure
only.
View Pressure or Elevation Plots
Select the View Elevation Plot option to plot a prole
of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over
a set distance or period of time. Select View Pressure
Plot to view a record of changes in barometric
pressure for a set period of time. When one option
is active, the other option is shown on the Options
Menu.
To view elevation or pressure plots:
1. Use the ROCKER to select the option you
2. Adjust the time and distance measurement
Elevation over
Distance plot
Pressure over
Time plot
NOTE: To clear the plot and start again, you
want from the Altimeter Options menu, and
press ENTER to show the plot.
using the Elevation Plot Zoom Ranges
explained on the pages that follow.
must clear the Track Log.
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Zoom Ranges
You can set the zoom ranges for elevation, distance,
or time when you show the View Elevation Plot.
• Ranges for vertical distance are shown as you
Ranges for View Pressure Plot pressure values are
shown when you press up or down on the ROCKER.
Values for time are shown in the same manner as for
elevation plots.
press up or down on the ROCKER.
• Ranges for linear distance are shown as you
press left or right on the ROCKER.
• Ranges for time are shown for a time plot when
you press left or right on the ROCKER.
Zoom ranges for
Elevation over
Distance plot
Zoom ranges for
Pressure over
Time plot
To adjust zoom ranges:
1. Select the type of plot you want to view, and
use the ROCKER to highlight Zoom Ranges
on the Options Menu.
2. Press ENTER to open the Zoom Ranges
Page. Press up or down on the ROCKER to
adjust the vertical distance or pressure, and
press left or right to adjust either the time or
distance.
OR
Pressing up or down on the ROCKER while
a plot is displayed switches the screen to the
Zoom Range mode.
3. Press ENTER to return to the Plot Page.
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Elevation over Distance
plot point on the Map Page
Elevation over Distance
plot point on the Map Page
View Points
You can scroll through a recorded elevation or
pressure prole to view data for any point along the
prole. When the red vertical and horizontal cross
hairs are stopped at a location along the prole, the
screen shows the elevation or pressure, time of day,
and date when the point was recorded.
Red crosshairs
View Points on Map
You can view the location of points on the
Map Page.
View point for an
altitude plot
View point for a
pressure plot
To use the View Points option:
1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page
Options Menu.
2. Select View Pressure Plot or View Elevation
Plot, and press ENTER to open the Plot Page.
3. Press left or right on the ROCKER to scroll the
cross hairs across the prole.
As the cross hairs move across the prole,
the status window at the bottom of the page
changes to show the date, time, and altitude or
pressure for the point at the intersection.
To view altitude points on the Map Page:
1. With the Altimeter
Page open, use the
ROCKER to move
the red crosshairs to
the point you want to
view.
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2. Press ENTER to show the altitude point on the
map. The point is marked by the Map Pointer
with location coordinates, the compass bearing
and distance from your current location.
3. Press QUIT to close.
Resetting Data
You can reset the elevation data and the maximum
elevation data by selecting these options from the
Reset Page.
To reset the elevation data and max
elevation elds:
1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page
Options Menu.
2. Highlight Reset, and press ENTER to open the
Reset Page.
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a reset option,
and then press ENTER to place a check
mark in the box next to the selected item. You
can reset elevation data such as Minimum
Elevation, all Ascent and Descent data, or only
the Maximum Elevation.
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4. Highlight the Apply button, and press ENTER
to reset the data elds. A conrmation
message appears.
You can reset or delete data for any of the
other features represented on the list by
placing a check mark in the box next to the
item.
5. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to reset
the selected options.
6. To reset all categories shown on the page,
highlight Select All, and press ENTER. Then
repeat step 5 above.
Reset Page
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Calibrating the Altimeter
Because the GPSMAP 60CSx relies on the barometric
pressure to determine the elevation, and the pressure
at any given elevation can uctuate, you can calibrate
the altimeter to increase its accuracy. You must know
the elevation or pressure at your current location.
To manually calibrate the altimeter:
1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page
Options Menu.
2. Highlight Calibrate Altimeter, and press
ENTER to open the Calibration Page.
3. At the message “Do You Know The Correct
Elevation?” highlight the Yes button, and press
ENTER.
OR
If you do not know the elevation, select No to
use the pressure option. If you do not know
the pressure, select No to use the default GPS
elevation.
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4. Use the ROCKER to enter the new elevation
or pressure, then highlight OK and press
ENTER to return to the Altimeter Page.
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Changing the Data Fields
The Altimeter Page has two data elds that you can
customize. (For denitions, see page 93.)
To change a data eld:
1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page
Options Menu.
2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press
ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a data eld, and
press ENTER to view a list of available data
eld options.
4. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight
an option, and press ENTER to place it in the
data eld.
Data eld
options
Data
elds
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Trip Computer Page
The Trip Computer Page provides you with a
wide variety of travel data that can be 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.
Reset the trip information by highlighting
because you want to record new data
Reset
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. When you make selections,
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
• Big Numbers—allows you to view signicant
trip data at a glance by showing fewer data
elds with larger numbers.
You can customize the trip computer screen to meet
your personal requirements. Select the type of data in
the same manner as for the similar data elds on the
Map Page. (See page 40 for details.)
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• Change Data Fields
type of data you want to show in the data elds.
• Restore Defaults
data elds to factory settings.
—allows you to select the
—allows you to return the
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MaIn Menu
The Main Menu contains settings and features not
found on the main pages and sub-menus. 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,
Tracks Page
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 26.
highlight the menu item, and press ENTER.
Main Menu
NOTE: If a page from the menu is added to the
Main Page sequence, the icon no longer appears
on the Main Menu. (See page 70).
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.
For more information, see Routes on page 32.
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, time to next
point on the route, etc. The list of data shown and the
method of selection is the same as the Compass Page
and is explained in detail on page 54.
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. Use
the In and Out keys to change the ve scale settings
for zooming in or out on the highway.
To navigate using the Highway Page:
1. While navigating, press the PAGE key to cycle
to the Main Menu, select the Highway icon and
press ENTER, and observe your path of travel
displayed on the highway graphic.
2. Press MENU to display the Options Menu. You
can do the following: stop navigation/resume
navigation, recalculate, congure data 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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Setup MenuSetup Menu
Setup Menu Page
Use the Setup Menu Page to
customize your GPSMAP
60CSx.
To access the Setup
Menu Page:
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 in the following pages.
System Setup
Use the System Setup Page to
control settings for GPS,
WAAS, battery type, language,
external power, and proximity
alarms.
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
Mode.
• WAAS
—allows you to enable or disable
WAAS (see page 97 for WAAS information).
• Battery Type
—allows you to select the
battery type you are using (Alkaline, NiMH, or
Lithium-ion).
• Text Language
—sets the unit’s on-screen
language.
• External Power Lost
—indicates whether the
unit remains on (Stay On) or turns off (Turn
Off) when external power is removed from the
unit.
• Proximity Alarms
—indicates whether custom
points of interest (POI’s) proximity alarms are
on or off.
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System Setup Options Menu
The System Setup Options Menu
contains Restore Defaults and
Software Version. Use Restore Defaults to return the
System Setup elds to their original values and Card
Info to view micro SD card status. Software Version
shows the software version and unit identication
number.
Display Setup
Use the Display Setup Page
to select a screen display
color scheme for day and
night viewing. You can set the
backlight timeout and the level
of brightness to save battery
power.
To access the Display
Setup Page:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the
Display icon, and press ENTER.
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/output format
used when connecting 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
the following:
• GARMIN
—selects the proprietary format used
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 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—allows 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 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 key to highlight the desired setting
and press ENTER.
NOTE: Like most USB storage devices,
To activate USB Mass
Storage:
1. Connect the unit to a PC
using the USB cable.
2. Highlight the on-screen USB Mass Storage
button and press ENTER.
3. Observe an illustration of the GPSMAP 60CSx
connected to a computer and an Unplug or Eject
icon shown on a PC’s system tray or a storage
device icon for the microSD on a Macintosh
4. Double-click on a 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.
the GPSMAP 60CSx is not compatible with
Windows® 95, Windows® 98 or Windows® ME.
®
.
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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.
2.
Browse the PC or Macintosh for the le to copy.
3. For a PC, highlight the le and select Edit
> Copy and
GPSMAP 60CSx.
open the drive identied with the
Interface Setup Options Menu
The Interface Setup Options Menu contains a Restore
Disk Management and remap the drive letter
for the GPSMAP 60CSx removable storage
device.
4. Select Edit > Paste. The le appears in the list
of les on the GPSMAP 60CSx 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.
Defaults option and an Advanced NMEA Setup
NOTE: If you have several network drives
mapped to your computer, Windows® may
experience difculty assigning a drive letter for
your unit’s 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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option. The Advanced NMEA Setup is designed for
use by knowledgeable users with specic NMEA
applications. (Refer to page 92.)
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Tones Setup
Use the Tones Setup Page to
To access the Page Sequence Setup Page:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Page
customize sound tones made
by the unit for a variety of unit
features.
To move, insert, or remove a page:
1.
To access the Tones
Setup Page:
1. On the Setup Menu
Page, highlight the
Tones icon, and press
ENTER.
2. Highlight a tone option and press ENTER.
3. As you move down the list each different tone
sounds. Press ENTER to select a tone.
Page Sequence Setup
2. To insert a new page, highlight the page you
3.
Map Page Setup
The Map Page Setup information is located on page 43.
Use the Page Sequence Setup Page to change the order
of the main pages, or add additional pages to the main
page sequence.
NOTE: If you add a page to the main page sequence,
it no longer appears on the Main Menu.
Sequence icon, and press ENTER.
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.
want to insert before in the order, and press
ENTER. Select Insert, then select a page from
the list, and press ENTER.
To remove a page, highlight the page and press
ENTER. Select Remove, and press ENTER.
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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—allows the unit to
calculate routes using the preferences below:
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
—sets how the unit
calculates follow road routes based on one of
the following preferences:
Prompted—you are prompted to select a
preference before the route is calculated.
Faster Time—calculates routes that are faster
to drive but might be longer in distance.
Shorter Distance—calculates routes that are
shorter in distance but takes more time to drive.
• Next Turn Pop-up
—turns the Next Turn pop-
up window on or off.
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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 or Off.
• Calculation Method
—sets how the unit
searches for the route using the following
criteria:
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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Marine Setup
Use the Marine Setup Page to dene 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 Saving
To access the Marine Setup Page:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Marine
icon, and press ENTER.
Time. The time and date appear at the base of the page.
• Anchor Drag Alarm—sets an alarm to sound
when you exceed a specied drift distance.
• Off Course Alarm
—sets an alarm to sound
when you are 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.
To access the Time Setup Page:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Time
icon, and press ENTER.
• Time Format—sets 12 or 24 hour format.
• Time Zone
—sets the time zone for your city
so the GPSMAP 60CSx shows the correct
local time. Select Other to manually enter a
Universal Time Coordinate.
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Units Setup
Use the Units Setup Page to customize measurement
units.
• Map Datum
geographic location for surveying, mapping,
and navigation and is not an actual map built
— sets the description for
into the unit. The default setting is WGS 84.
To access the Units Setup Page:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Units
icon, and press ENTER.
The unit automatically chooses the best datum
based on your chosen format.
For more information about selecting Position
Formats and Map Datums, see page 99.
• Distance/Speed
—sets the unit of measurement
to show your speed and distance traveled.
—sets the unit of
Units
icon
• Elevation (Vert. Speed)
measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min),
or Meters (m/sec) to show your rate of ascent.
• Depth
—sets the unit of measurement (Feet,
Fathoms, or Meters) to show water depth.
(Requires interface to other devices or marine
• Position Format—sets the coordinate 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).
chart data)
• Temperature
—sets the unit of measurement
(Fahrenheit or Celsius) to show temperature.
• Pressure
—sets the unit of measurement
(Inches, Millibars, or Hectopascals) to show
pressure.
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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—sets the value (Cardinal Letters,
Degrees, or Mils) to show your heading.
Calibration Setup
The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate
the compass and altimeter for increased accuracy in
navigation.
• North Reference—
provides headings based
on a true, magnetic, grid, or specic user value
north reference.
• Switch to compass heading when below:
(for more than)—sets speed and time delay for
electronic compass switching. See page 49.
To calibrate the compass:
1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the
Calibration icon, and press ENTER. The
“Which sensor would you like to calibrate?”
message appears.
2. Highlight the Compass button, and press
ENTER to open the Compass Calibration
Page. Follow the instructions on page 50.
To calibrate the Altimeter:
Highlight Altimeter and press ENTER to
display the Altimeter Calibration Page. Follow
the instructions on page 61.
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Altimeter SetupAltimeter Setup
Altimeter Setup
The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the
altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn on
the unit, to function as a barometer, or to manually
calibrate when you have accurate elevation or
pressure data.
To set up the Altimeter:
1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the
Altimeter icon, and press ENTER.
2. Highlight the Auto Calibration eld, and press
ENTER to select from on or off. When on,
elevation is corrected by the GPS receiver.
3. Highlight the Barometer Mode eld, and press
ENTER to select Variable Elevation (used
when moving) or Fixed Elevation (used when
stationary, allowing the Altimeter to function
as a standard barometer). Trip data is not
recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode.
To manually calibrate the Altimeter:
1. Highlight the Calibrate Altimeter button, and
press ENTER. You can calibrate the Altimeter
using one of three methods:
Enter the correct elevation: this requires a
reliable source for determining the elevation
for your current location.
Enter the correct pressure: this requires
a reliable source to determine the accurate
barometric pressure at your current location.
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Welcome messageWelcome message
Welcome message
on
Welcome Page
Welcome message
on
Welcome Page
Allow the GPS Receiver to determine the
elevation: the GPS receiver estimates the
To access the Welcome Setup Page:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the
current elevation when determining its location.
The accuracy varies depending on the position
of satellites overhead. It won’t be as accurate as
an elevation entered from a known source, but is
sufcient for most navigation applications
.
2. When nished, a “Completed” or “Failed“
message appears.
Welcome Setup
To add a welcome message:
1. Use the on-screen keypad and the ROCKER
2. When nished, highlight OK, and press
3. Turn your unit off and then on again to view
Use the Welcome Setup Page to insert a message,
such as ownership information, that appears when you
turn on your GPSMAP 60CSx.
Welcome Message icon, and press ENTER.
to enter your welcome message, and press
ENTER.
ENTER to close.
your welcome message.
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Jumpmaster Setup PageJumpmaster Setup Page
Jumpmaster
The Jumpmaster follows military guidelines for
calculating a jumpmaster’s high altitude release point
(HARP). This accessory can auto-detect when you
have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired
impact point (DIP) using the barometer and electronic
compass.
You can set the Jumpmaster to one of three types of
jumps: HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump type
selected determines what additional setup information is
required. For all jump types, altitudes (drop or opening)
are measured in feet above ground level (AGL).
Jumpmaster is an accessory designed for experienced
skydivers. A jumpmaster is the individual in charge
of a group of skydivers coordinating a group or
cargo drop. A list of abbreviations and acronyms for
Jumpmaster settings can be found on page 81.
A desired impact point (DIP) must be set for all
To access the Jumpmaster:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the
Jumpmaster icon, and press ENTER.
jumps. This is a waypoint that you have previously
marked or another location from the Find Menu where
you want to land.
To set the type of jump:
1. Highlight the Jump Type eld, and press
Enter to view the list of jump options.
2. Select the jump type, and press Enter. The
page changes to display options for the
selected jump type setup.
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Wind SetupWind Setup
To set the drop and open altitude values:
1. Highlight each eld and press Enter to open
the numeric keypad.
2. Enter the desired values and select OK to
enter each value.
Jumpmaster is capable of handling doglegs in wind
direction.
For HAHO and HALO jumps, wind speeds and
directions can be entered for every 1,000 feet of canopy
drift (CD) and every 2,000 feet of free fall drift (FFD).
The wind setup must be completed before entering
values for forward throw and course to HARP.
Wind Setup
Wind speeds and directions are added on the Wind
Setup page.
Wind speeds are measured in knots and directions
are based on origination of wind. This information
is usually based on data collected from National
Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) or by a drop zone support team leader
(DZSTL) monitoring the course of a Pilot Balloon
(PiBal) released from the ground at the DIP and wind
To use the Wind Setup Page:
1. Select Clear All from the Option Menu of
this page to clear the list of wind speeds and
directions.
2. Enter wind speeds and directions as a pair to
be valid. Those pairs left blank are ignored in
calculations.
3. Press the Quit key to return to the
Jumpmaster Setup Page.
streamers dropped from aircraft once the HARP is
calculated.
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Constant SetupConstant Setup
Forward Throw and Course to HARP allow a user
to determine the direction and magnitude the aircraft
carries them after jumping and before free fall or
canopy drift begins.
To set Forward Throw and Course to HARP:
1. Highlight the eld, and press Enter to open the
numeric keypad.
2. Enter the values and select OK to close.
determined by the jumpmaster based on specications
for the jump.
A number of K values can be specied for different
jumps. HAHO jumps use K-open while HALO jumps
use K-open and K-freefall. Static jumps use K-static.
K-values are based on the parachute canopy rating.
Each parachute should be labeled with a K value.
Common values may range from 3.0 for K-freefall to
48.0+ for HAHO K-open.
Constant Setup
The Constant Setup Page allows you to ne-tune
certain aspects of the planned jump.
All jump types also can use a “Percent Max” to
increase or decrease the range or their jump. Entries
less than 100% decrease drift distance to the DIP
while those greater than 100% increase drift distance.
More experienced jumpmasters may choose to use
smaller numbers while those less experienced may
use larger numbers.
Safety Factor is used in HAHO jump types to allow
a margin or error for a jump. Safety factors are
usually integer values, no smaller than two, and are
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To use the Constant Setup Page:
1. Highlight each eld in order, and press Enter
to open the numerical key pad.
2. Enter the appropriate value in each eld, select
OK, and then press the Quit key to return to
the Jumpmaster Setup Page.
Clicking the Goto HARP button begins the
navigation process and takes you to the Wind Setup
page if that information is missing or automatically
setting up the route with the calculated HARP
and then the selected DIP before taking you to the
Navigation page.
A check box at the bottom allows for auto-navigation
to the DIP. If you want your unit to determine when
you have jumped, this box should be checked. A
message appears describing how to manually navigate
the route.
Select Restore Defaults from the Option Menu of this
page to reset the values.
The following is a list of abbreviations and acronyms
commonly used and relate specically to this feature:
AGL—(Above Ground Level) indicates the altitude
measurement.
CD—(Canopy Drift) measured while the parachute is
open.
DIP—(Desired Impact Point) describes the location
where landing should occur.
Drop Altitude—measures the altitude when the
jumpmaster exits the aircraft, measured in AGL.
DZ—(Drop Zone) describes the area where the
landing should occur.
DZSTL—(Drop Zone Support Team Leader) denes
the individual in charge at the drop zone.
FFD—(Free Fall Drift) denes the distance traveled
before the parachute is open.
FTH— Forward Throw Horizontal, describes the
distance traveled forward due to aircraft speed.
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K values—denes the wind drag values for
parachutes.
HAHO—(High Altitude High Opening) describes a
type of jump.
HALO—(High Altitude Low Opening) describes a
type of jump.
Proximity Waypoints
Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to dene an alarm
circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm
circle can help you avoid restricted locations.
For more information on proximity waypoints, see the
“Proximity Waypoints” section on page 15.
HARP—(High Altitude Release Point) describes the
location at which the jumper exits from aircraft.
Calendar
Use the calendar to view sunrise and sunset times,
MSL—(Mean Sea Level) denes the basis for altitude
measure.
Opening Altitude—describes the altitude when the
jumpmaster opens his chute, measured in AGL.
PRP—(Primary Release Point) denes the
combination of HARP plus the forward throw of
moon phases, 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.
aircraft.
Static Jump—describes a type of jump in which
wind speed and direction are assumed constant for the
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the day you
duration of the jump.
The Calendar Page opens with the current
week shown.
want to add waypoints to, and press ENTER to
show the Page for that day.
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4. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.
Highlight Add Point, and press ENTER to
open the Find Menu.
5. Select the type of point you want to place on
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.
6. To remove points from a Day Page, press
MENU to open the Options Menu. Select
Remove Points, and press ENTER to display
the Remove Points Options List.
7. To view other calendar formats, Sun and Moon
or Hunt and Fish extended data for a specic
date and location, press the MENU key, and
use the ROCKER to make your choice.
Calculator
Select the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP
60CSx as a calculator. You can select either a standard
or scientic calculator and degrees or radians from the
Options Menu.
Options Menus
Calculator Page
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.
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Stopwatch
Select the Stopwatch icon to use the GPSMAP
60CSx 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:
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.
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.
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 the Lap by Button Press option,
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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Sun and Moon Page
Press to
animate the
display of the
sun and moon.
Press to
animate the
moon phases.
Press
to stop
animation.
Sun and Moon Page
Press to
animate the
display of the
sun and moon.
Press to
animate the
moon phases.
Press
to stop
animation.
Sun and Moon
The Sun and Moon Page provides you with a graphic
depiction of the sun and moon relative to Earth. Sun
and moon positions can be shown for any time, annual
date, and location on Earth.
The Sun and Moon Page also shows sunrise, sunset,
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 to stop at a
given time or date. The button to the left animates
the display of the sun and moon. The center button
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animates more rapidly, showing the phases of the
moon. The right button stops animation.
To view sun and moon locations for a
specied 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.
OR
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.
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Hunt and Fish PageHunt and Fish Page
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 specied 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.”
Choose
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.
Use Find Menu to select a point from
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Games Menu
4. Press the QUIT key, and highlight Yes, when
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.
Memory Race
This is a GPS virtual game
where the playing piece
moves where you move. To
win the Memory Race,
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.
remember which square has
which symbol and then clear
the board by matching pairs
of symbol sets together.
Travel to each square,
highlight Open at the bottom of the screen, and press
ENTER to view the symbol.
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 trafc. Playing
these games may distract your attention from
observing objects in your path.
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To adjust the grid or square 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
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 by 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 (about the size of an
American football eld).
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 difculty levels are: Easy, Normal and Hard.
These levels determine how often gekos appear. The
pace quickens and values vary as difculty levels
increase.
The difculty level determines how much of the maze
you can see at one time. Viewing less of the maze
makes the game more difcult.
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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.
Orient map “Northwards”
rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is
stationary and north is always up. Orient map “Ship
Up” rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your
ship always points up. Press ENTER to start, and
blast away.
Beast Hunt
Although not a true GPS game,
Beast Hunt requires some
navigation skills. You must nd
and defeat the dragon with an
arrow before it breathes re at
you or you fall into one of the
pits while navigating a maze of
platforms. Occasionally you are
transported by slides that curve
or move you diagonally. The game consists of several
difculty levels and an extended or limited visibility
option. When you lose a game, the screen shows the
layout of the hazards, slides, and warning platforms. A
scoreboard keeps track of your wins and losses.
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Dragon
Arrow
Player
Pit Warning
PitDragon Near
Game Symbols
Dragon
Arrow
Player
Pit Warning
PitDragon Near
Game Symbols
To play Beast Hunt:
1. Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu,
and press ENTER. The Game Overview Page
appears.
2. Press ENTER to open the Difculty Level
Menu. Select a difculty level (Trainee,
Beginner, Expert, or Master), and press
ENTER to open the Visibility Menu.
3. Select a visibility option (Extended or
Limited), and press ENTER to begin play.
4. Use the ROCKER to jump from platform to
platform.
When you land on a shaded platform, you are
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 that
misses the dragon, you lose.
5. To defeat the dragon, press ENTER to place
an arrow in a shaded platform. Use the
ROCKER to point, and press ENTER to shoot.
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