Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx User Manual

GPSMAP® 60Cx

color map navigator

owner’s manual

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INTRODUCTION >

INTRODUCTION

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

About This Manual

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

The Introduction contains the Table of Contents.

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

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

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

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

The Appendix contains information such as
specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance
information. You can also find 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.

This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a
potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor injury or property damage. It may
also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid
unsafe practices.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caution ............................................................. viii

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Averaging 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

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

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

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

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

Navigating a Saved Track ......................................29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

omputer Page ......................................... 52

Trip C

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

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

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

Track Page Options ................................................54

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

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

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

System Setup .........................................................56

Display Setup .........................................................57

Interface Setup .......................................................58

Tones Setup ............................................................59

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

Map Page Setup ....................................................60

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifications ................................................... 74

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

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

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

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

Optional Accessories ....................................... 78

Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a Computer ..79

What is WAAS/EGNOS? ......................................80

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

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

What are Map Datums? .........................................82

What is a Location Format? ...................................82

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

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

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

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INTRODUCTION >

Software License Agreement

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

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

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

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online
registration today! Have the serial number of your
GPSMAP 60Cx handy and connect to our Web site
(http://www.garmin.com). Look for the Product
Registration link on our Home page.

Use this area to record the serial number in case your
GPSMAP 60Cx is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be
sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place
or attach a photocopy inside the manual.

Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Contact Garmin

If you should encounter any difficulty while using
your GPSMAP 60Cx, or if you have any questions,
in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by
phone: [phone] or 800/800.1020, Monday–
Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or by e-mail at
[e-mail].

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
44/0870.8501241.

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Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx

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

Cleaning the Case

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

Storage

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

Water Immersion

Cleaning the Screen

The GPSMAP 60Cx screen should be cleaned using
a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol,
or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these
are used, apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently
wipe the screen with the moistened cloth.

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

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Warning

INTRODUCTION >

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

When navigating, carefully compare information displayed
on the GPSMAP 60Cx to all available navigation sources,
including information from visual sightings, and maps. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before
continuing 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 being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any
questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at

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Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 60Cx only to
facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government
charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners
contain all information needed to navigate safely.

http://www.garmin.com/prop65.

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Caution

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous
situations may result in injury or property damage.

Use the GPSMAP 60Cx only as a navigational aid. Do
not attempt to use the GPSMAP 60Cx for any purpose
requiring precise measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography. This product should not be used to
determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.

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 inaccurate or incomplete
data to some extent. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not
available or prohibitively expensive.

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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the
United States government, which is solely responsible for
its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system
is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and
performance of all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP
60Cx. Although the GPSMAP 60Cx is a precision
navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or
misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED >

Unit Overview

Power Key

LCD

Display

Screen

GPSMAP 60Cx

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Auxiliary GPS

Antenna Connector

(under weather cap)

USB connector port

(under weather cap)

Carry Lanyard

attachment slot

Keypad

Internal

antenna

External Data/Auxilary

Power Port (under

weather cap)

Battery compartment

locking D-ring

Battery compartment

cover

GETTING STARTED >

Installing the Batteries

The GPSMAP 60Cx 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 56 for information on setting the battery type.

To install the batteries:

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

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

USE BY 2009

USE BY 2009

Battery

Compartment

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

compartment.

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

install the Lanyard:

To

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.

Wrist Strap
Installation

Refer to page 9 for information on accessing the

MicroSD data card in the battery compartment.

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Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad

GETTING STARTED >

POWER Key

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

• Press and Release to adjust
the backlighting.

IN/OUT Zoom Keys

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

GPSMAP 60Cx

ROCKER Key

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

PAGE Key

• Press and release to cycle through the
main pages.

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

FIND/MOB Key

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

• Press and hold for MOB*

MARK Key

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

MENU Key

• Press and release to view page
options.

• Press twice to view the Main Menu.

ENTER Key

• Press and release to enter highlighted
options, data or confirm 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 60Cx

When the GPSMAP 60Cx 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 60Cx on and off:

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

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

See page 57 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 first time you turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx, the
GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish
its current location. To ensure proper initialization,
the GPSMAP 60Cx is shipped from the factory in
AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find
itself” anywhere on Earth. To receive satellite signals,
you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the
sky.

To initialize your GPSMAP 60Cx:

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

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

location 45

degrees from

the horizon.

If the unit cannot get a satellite fix, a list of solutions
appears. Select an appropriate solution and press
ENTER to continue.

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

circle

The inner
circle is a

key until the Map

Heading bug

indicates your

direction of

movement

Strength of

each satellite

signal

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Using the GPSMAP 60Cx

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

Understanding Terms

As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are
directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on
the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you
should press and quickly release the key. If the key
needs to be held down for a period of time to start a
secondary function, the instructions will tell you to
do so. When a field is highlighted on the screen, it is

On-screen button
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 the settings, but you can
also revert to the factory (default) settings when you
select Restore Defaults when offered as an option.

—use the ROCKER to highlight a

highlighted in yellow. The position of the highlight is
controlled by the ROCKER.

The following terms are used throughout this manual:

Highlighted

field

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

Field

Field—the location on a page where data or an
option can be shown and entered. Select (highlight)
a field using the ROCKER to begin entering data or
selecting options.

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On-screen buttons

GETTING STARTED >

Selecting Options and Entering Data

To enter data and select options, use the ROCKER to
highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field
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.

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

• The Auxiliary Power icon (

) appears when
the unit is powered by an external source such
as the USB Data Cable provided with your
unit or optional Serial Data/Power Cable or
Cigarette Lighter Adapter.

• Satellite signal status is shown when searching
for or acquiring satellites (

), when a 2D fix
( ) is attained and when a 3D fix ( ) is
attained (four or more satellites are received.)

• The Backlight icon (

) appears when the
backlight is on. Backlighting is off when
you turn the unit on. The Backlight uses a
significant amount of battery power.

• The USB Cable Connection icon (

)
appears when the unit is in communication with
a PC Universal Serial Bus.

Status Bar

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GETTING STARTED >

On-Screen Messages

When a significant event in the operation of the unit
occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of
the occurrence. In each case the condition is described
and often a remedy provided. Press ENTER to
acknowledge the message and close the window.

Using the Mapping Databases

Many of the GPSMAP 60Cx 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 your unit can be loaded
with detailed maps from optional MapSource disks for
your PC can enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP
60Cx. With selected MapSource detailed mapping data,
you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging,
shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and
even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any
listed location. The amount of data transferable is

On-Screen Messages

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

limited to the capacity printed on the MicroSD card.

Map data transfer requires the USB Interface Cable
provided with the unit to transfer MapSource data
from a PC to the MicroSD card in the GPSMAP
60Cx. Inserting the MicroSD card in a standard SD
card adapter and card reader allows for faster transfer.

You can purchase additional higher capacity MicroSD
cards at your electronics supplier. See the Garmin

Calculating Route

Message

Web site (http://www.garmin.com/cartography
compatible MapSource products.

/) for

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GETTING STARTED >

Transferring Data to a MicroSD Card

2. Connect the USB cable provided with the unit
to the USB port on your PC and to the mini-

The GPSMAP 60Cx is equipped with a pre-installed
MicroSD card.

To install or remove the MicroSD card:

USB port on the back of the unit.

3. Follow instructions for selecting and
downloading maps provided with the
MapSource map data disk.

1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover
from the back of the unit and remove the two
batteries.

2. Locate the card tray at the center of the

USB Port

under weather

cover

battery tray and check to be certain the card is
installed in the tray.

3. If you desire 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 finished.

MicroSD card tray
is located beneath

the batteries in the

battery compartment.

Slide the tray cover back to

OPEN, then lift to remove

or insert the MicroSD card.

Close and slide forward to

LOCK.

Unlock

Lock

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

LOCK

that you use the USB port rather than the
Serial Connection port for faster data transfer.

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Detail of MicroSD card tray in

Battery Compartment

SanDisk

Back of GPSMAP 60Cx

with Battery Cover

removed

BASIC OPERATION >

BASIC OPERATION

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

Creating and Using Waypoints

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

Waypoints 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) fix 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 field,
and press ENTER to open the on-screen
keypad. After entering and confirming 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 will 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
the pointer 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 field, and
press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad.
After entering and confirming your changes,
highlight OK, and press ENTER.

BASIC OPERATION >

Information page for a

map point with data

Information page for a

map point without data

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates

You can manually enter location coordinates to create
a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a
waypoint at a specific latitude/longitude position from
a chart.

To create a new waypoint by entering
location coordinates:

1. Create a new waypoint.

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

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BASIC OPERATION >

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

Manually

enter waypoint

coordinates

4. Press QUIT to exit.

Editing Waypoints

You can edit waypoints when created 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. Make changes by highlighting each field
and use the waypoint symbol chart, and
alphanumeric keypad to enter new data.

5. Press QUIT when finished.

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 confirmation 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 fix before

you can average a waypoint’s location. You
cannot average a waypoint after it has been
saved to the waypoints list and Mark Waypoint
page closed.

To calculate the average location:

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 for which you want to
calculate the average location, and press
ENTER.

4. Press MENU to open Options Menu

5. Highlight Average Location, and press
ENTER to open the Average Location Page.
The unit begins calculating the average
location of the waypoint.

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Waypoint

Options menu

6. Press ENTER to save the location.

Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new waypoint by projecting the
distance and bearing from a specific location to a new
location.

To project a waypoint:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

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

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 fields at the bottom
of the page, and press QUIT when finished.

Enter

distance

and

bearing

Project Waypoint

Page

Projected waypoint

on the map

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Proximity Waypoints

Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm
circle around a stored waypoint location.

Radius

field

Proximity

icon

Proximity

Alarms

check box

To add a proximity waypoint

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

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

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

Empty line

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.

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 the Radius field
if you want to enter a value different than the
default of 1 mile.

To turn proximity alarms on or off:

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 the Proximity Alarms check box,
and press ENTER to initiate the alarm feature.
When you trigger an alarm, a tone will sound
and a “Near Proximity Point” message
appears. When you move outside the set
radius, a “Leaving Proximity Point” message is
shown.

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To clear one or all proximity waypoints
from the list:

To remove or review a single entry, press

ENTER.
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 60Cx basemap.
You can also find saved waypoint and geocache
points. Additional icons appear depending on the
optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded to the
unit. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

Man OverBoard (MOB)

Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man
Overboard (MOB) feature. 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.

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

Waypoint Options Menu

Find Menu with optional

MapSource data

Cities Options Menu

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

search.

Find By Name

If you know the name of the location you want to find,
use the Find By Name option.

To find a location using Find By Name:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the icon for the
type of item for which you want to search, and
press ENTER.
Or
To search the entire database, select the All
Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER.

3. Press MENU, highlight Find By Name, and
press ENTER.

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

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

ROCKER and ENTER key to operate

Find By Name

On-screen

keypad

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Recent Finds

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

To go to a recently found item:

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

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

Recent

Finds icon

List of

recently

found items

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

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

Using the Find Item Information Page

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

Find Information Page Options Menu

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

To use the Options Menu:

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

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

Average Location—samples a waypoint location
over time and average the result for a more accurate
location reference. See page 13 for more information.

Project Waypoint

referencing another location by entering bearing and

—create a new waypoint by

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distance from the referenced location. See page 14 for
more information.

Find Near Here

—returns you to the Find Menu

To find an item near another item:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

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

where you can search for map items near the item
defined on the information page.

Change Reference

—point to a new location on the

3. Highlight an item in the Find list, and press

4. Press MENU to open the Options Menu,

Map Page using the pointer to search from that point.

Set Proximity

—program an alarm to sound when you
are within a specified radius of an item defined by the
information page. See page 15 for more information.

Add To Route

—include this item on a new route or
add it to an existing route. See “Using Routes” on
page 31 for more information.

View Sun and Moon

—view Sun and Moon tables for

this item location. See page 68 for more information.

View Hunt and Fish

—view Hunt and Fish tables for

this item location. See page 69 for more information.

5. Select a category icon and press ENTER to

To find an item from another location on
the map:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

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

3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu,

Map Information—show the map from which
the map item originated. See the Appendix for
information about downloading detailed maps.

ENTER.

ENTER to open the information page.

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.

open a Find list of items near the item.

ENTER.

Highlight Change Reference, and press
ENTER.The Map Page appears.

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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 identified by a symbol assigned
from a list of symbol types.

To find 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 60Cx or
downloaded from your computer. A geocache location
is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol
assigned to give special significance and to allow it to
be separated from others on the waypoints list.

For more information on creating a geocache point,
see Geocache Setup instructions on page 61 and
www.garm.com/products/gpsmap60cx/.