Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx User Manual

GPSMAP® 60Cx

color map navigator

owner’s manual

Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282

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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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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: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday– Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or by e-mail at sales@garmin.com.

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

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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

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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

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:

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

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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

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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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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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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

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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.

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Information page for a

map point with data

Information page for a

map point without data

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates

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

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To ﬁnd 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 downloaded cache location is shown in the comment ﬁeld.

Finding a City

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

When a geocache is found, the unit will mark the cache as found, log an entry into the calendar, and provide an option that, when activated, will show the nearest cache.

To ﬁnd a city:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

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

Cities

icon

Cities nearest to

your location.

City information page

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Exits

icon

Exits list

Available services

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, and press ENTER.

Finding an Interstate Exit

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

To ﬁnd 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.

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.

At the bottom of these Information Pages are onscreen buttons for Go To, Map, and Save.

Finding an Address

If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to ﬁnd an address. When you enter the street number, street name, and city, the ﬁnd feature matches that data with addresses in the map database.

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To ﬁnd 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 ﬁx, the <Enter Region>

ﬁeld is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City>, as 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> ﬁeld, and press ENTER.

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

5. Highlight the <Enter Street Name> ﬁeld, 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 ﬁnished, 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 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, and the ﬁnd feature matches that data with intersections in the map database.

To ﬁnd 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 ﬁx, the <Enter Region> ﬁeld is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City>, as 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> ﬁeld, and press ENTER.

5. Type the street name using the on-screen keypad. When ﬁnished, highlight OK and press

ENTER again.

Searching for a Point of Interest

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

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter a street name in the <Enter Street 2> ﬁeld. When ﬁnished, 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 ﬁnd 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.

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

Narrow search

criteria using the

Options Menu

current location listed ﬁrst.

Custom Points of Interest

You can create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility available

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

from the Garmin web site: www.garmin.com/products/ poiloader/. Follow instructions for use

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on the web site.

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Using Tracks

The Tracks feature creates an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time, location, elevation, and depth for each point (depth requires NMEA input, see pages 58 and 75).

The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a location ﬁx. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks Page. After you clear the track log, it shows 0%.

Percentage

of memory

used

List of saved tracks

To clear the track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

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

3. Highlight the Clear button, and press ENTER. A conﬁrmation message appears.

4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER.

To set up a track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

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

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

Tracks Page

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Wrap When Full—when selected, the track log records over the oldest data with new data.

Record Method—Distance records track points after a speciﬁed distance is traveled. Time creates track points after a speciﬁed time has elapsed. Auto allows you choose from ﬁve intervals.

Interval—records a track according to the Record Method and Interval. Enter a speciﬁc distance, time, or frequency.

Track

distance

Track

color

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Track name

Calculated

area

Saved Track Page

Color—select the color of the active track on the map.

save the entire track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

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

3 Highlight the Save button and press ENTER.

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

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

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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

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.

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

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

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

7. With OK highlighted, press ENTER.

To 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 added to the track.

Saved track on the Map Page

Use the Area Calculation option on the Options Menu to calculate the area of a track.

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 deﬁne the area’s boundaries, a Stop button appears at the bottom of the page.

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4. When ﬁnished deﬁning the area, press ENTER to open the page with a Save button.

Start calculation Save calculated track

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

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. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack to.

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

Directions to the ﬁrst

turn

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3. Select either Follow Road to route back to the selected point using available roadways,

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

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.

Creating a

Waypoint on a

Track

The Map Page opens, with directions to the

ﬁrst turn on the track at the top of the page.

4. Move in the direction of the ﬁrst turn. When you reach the ﬁrst 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. If the pointer is placed on the map where no map item is located, a prompt asks if you want to create a waypoint.

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

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Creating and Using Routes

Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your ﬁnal destination. The GPSMAP 60Cx lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each.

Creating a Route

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

To create 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 ROCKER to highlight the New button, and press ENTER to open the Route Page.

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

Routes

icon

Setting up a route

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

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

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

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

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Methods of navigating to a destination

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

• If you select the

Navigate button on a Route Page, the GPSMAP 60Cx creates a route composed of several user waypoints or Find Menu items, with the last being your

mapping) to automatically calculate a route to your destination. Turns on roadways are added to the Active Route Page and are preceded by a guidance message with graphic of the turn. If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route, a message appears.

Navigating a Route

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

destination. It navigates directly from point to point. Before each turn in the route a turn page shows a guidance message and graphic of the turn. You can view the turns at any time by pressing up or down on the ROCKER while the route is active.

• Both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup Page. Both Go To navigation and point to point routing become routes that allow you to navigate using roads.

The routes use existing roadways (either those

in the basemap or from downloaded detailed

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.

When navigating a route, a guidance message and graphic view of turns in the route appear as you approach each one. Using the Follow Roads option on

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

preview the turns for an active route:

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

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

Route on the Map PageRoute Page

3. To view the list of turns on the route, press PAGE to open the Active Route Page. To view an individual turn on the list, use the ROCKER to highlight it, and press ENTER.

The Turn Preview Page shows the turn and

guidance text and a small ﬁeld at the bottom showing the turn number in sequence and total turns in the route.

Active Route Page

when following roads

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

Turn Preview Page

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Editing a Route

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

To change the name of the route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

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

3. Select a saved route, and press ENTER.

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

Enter a

new route

name

Route Page

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.

Route point

review options

Information page

6. 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.

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To delete a route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

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

3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

4. Highlight Delete All Routes, and press ENTER to clear the list of saved routes. A conﬁrmation message appears, asking “Do you really want to delete all routes?” Select

Yes, and press ENTER.

To select the off-road transition for a route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

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

3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

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

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

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

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

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

Using the Route Page Options

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

Route leg

transition

options

Options Menu

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Remove All—removes all waypoints from the saved route.

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

Proﬁle—creates a vertical proﬁle of the route.

NOTE: This option is available only if Garmin

MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used. Refer to the Garmin web site, www.garmin.com/ cartography/onthetrail/, for more information.

Copy Route—makes a copy of the saved route with the same name, only followed by a number.

Delete Route—deletes the saved route.

Change Data Fields—select different values for the

two data ﬁelds at the bottom of the page.

Restore Defaults

—restore route settings to the

factory default settings.

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MAIN PAGES >

MAIN PAGES

The GPSMAP 60Cx 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. Additional pages can be added using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu. 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 the page. To view the Options Menu for a page, press the MENU key.

Satellite Page Trip Computer

Satellite Page Options Menu

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Page

Trip Computer Page

Options Menu

Map Page Compass Page

Map Page

Options Menu

Compass Page

Options Menu

Main Menu

MAIN PAGES >

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

shown with the rings oriented with North toward the

Satellite

signal

strength

Satellite Page

Heading bug

indicates your

direction of

movement

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

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

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

GPS Elevation—shows GPS determined elevation.

—indicates whether satellites are

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MAIN PAGES >

Map Page

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

You can add and conﬁgure up to four optional data ﬁelds to the top of the page to provide a variety of travel and navigational information.

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

Two map operating modes, position mode and pan mode, determine what cartography is shown on the map display. Position mode pans the map to keep your present location in the display area. The position

marker shows your travel on the Map Page. When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 60Cx enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the display area.

When you are in panning mode, you can move the map pointer about the page to highlight and identify map items. If there is more than one map item under the pointer, a list appears with the item highlighted on

the map, also highlighted on the list.

To show data ﬁelds on the Map Page:

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

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

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

Data ﬁelds

Show sub-menu

Map Page with data ﬁelds

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MAIN PAGES >

To change a data ﬁeld display:

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

2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER. The ﬁrst data ﬁeld is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to open the list of data ﬁeld options.

Using Additional Map Data

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

Data ﬁeld

options

locations.

You can view the data currently loaded on your GPSMAP 60Cx unit and MicroSD card.

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 ﬁeld and repeat steps 3 and 4.

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

For an explanation of each data ﬁeld option, see page 76 in the Appendix.

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Changing the Zoom Range

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

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. OUT to increase the Zoom Range and show a larger area with less detail.

Map Page Options

Use the Map Page Options Menu to customize the

Map Page. With the Map Page open, press MENU. To

select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER.

Zoom in Zoom out

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

The following options are available:

Stop (Resume) Navigation—stops navigation and is

disabled when there is no active navigation.

Map ranges

Recalculate—recalculates a route and is disabled

when there is no active navigation.

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Data Fields—opens the Show sub menu so you can select the number of data ﬁelds to show at the top of the Map Page. Map Only, 2, 3, or 4 data ﬁelds.

Guidance Text

When navigating, guidance text appears above the map.

Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data ﬁelds. This option is available only if 2, 3, or 4 data ﬁelds is selected.

Guidance Text

advising you of your next navigation move when

—shows messages on the screen

To show guidance text:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options

navigating to a destination.

Setup Map—access to six pages of Map display

2. Highlight Guidance Text, and press ENTER.

settings so you can customize the map to your preferences.

Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)

—Measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer.

Turn Declutter On (Off)

—eliminates the display of items on the map that can block road details when the map is zoomed out.

Restore Defaults

—returns the map display to the

factory set map display defaults.

3. Select an option (Always Show, Never

If you select Always Show a guidance message always appears whether or not you are navigating.

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

Guidance Text shows useful information when navigating to a destination.

Guidance text

Menu.

The Guidance Text sub-menu opens.

Show or Show When Navigating), and press ENTER.

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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 ﬁelds 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 sub menu of general options. To access this menu, press the MENU key with the page displayed.

Points

Text

Information

Marine

Map Setup – General Page

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

Map Setup – General Page

Orientation—select 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—set the map scale at which the Track Up feature displays, all scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation.

Auto Zoom—zoom the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of the route segment.

Detail—select the degree of map detail shown.

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Lock On Road—you can lock the map pointer to show on the nearest road, compensating for variances

Go to Line—select either a bearing or course line for navigating a track.

in map position accuracy.

Map Setup – Points Page

Map Setup – Tracks Page

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

Map Setup – Tracks Page

Us 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 speciﬁc zoom level.

Saved Tracks—set the maximum zoom range at

which saved tracks are shown on the map.

Track Log

—set the maximum zoom range at which

active track logs are shown.

Track Points

—set the maximum number of track

points used to record a track

Map Setup – Points Page

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Map Setup – Text Page

Use the Map Setup – Text Page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. You can select from Small, Medium, or Large.

Press MENU to view the list of options for displaying maps.

Map Setup – Marine Page

Map Setup – Text Page

Use the Map Setup – Marine Page to customize settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light

Map Setup – Information Page

The Map Setup – Text Page shows a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic,

sectors, and symbol sets when using downloaded marine charts (MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data).

marine charts, and MapSource maps with auto-routing capability. Use the ROCKER to highlight a map and press ENTER to show it on the map display or turn it off.

MAIN PAGES >

Map Setup – Information Page

Map Setup – Marine Page

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

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Spot Soundings—toggles spot soundings on or off on

4. Move the arrow to the point you want to

the Map Page.

Light Sectors—select Off, Auto, or ON.

Symbol Set—select the symbol set to use (Auto,

5. Press QUIT to cancel.

GARMIN, NOAA, International).

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.

indicating the

beginning

point of the

measurement

measure to. The distance between the two points is shown in the upper-right corner of the Map Page.

Push pin

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.

3. 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.

MAIN PAGES >

Map with Declutter off Map with Declutter on

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Compass Page

During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing pointer.

The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading. The Bearing/Course Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to your destination, relative to your current heading direction. The compass ring and bearing pointer work independently to show your direction of movement and the direction to your destination. You can choose a Bearing Pointer or Course Pointer for guidance.

Bearing

Pointer

The Compass

Ring moves to

indicate North

Orientation.

Compass Page

When navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring, a bearing/course pointer and digital data ﬁelds to show information such as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time.

Scale

The Course Pointer

indicates your

course of travel and

the distance you

drift off course.

Course Pointer

The Bearing

Pointer always

indicates the

direction of your

destination.

Bearing Pointer

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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.

ﬁelds that appear on the Compass Page.

Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data ﬁelds. See page 80 for descriptions of each option.

Restore Defaults—

returns to the factory settings.

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer

The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work independently of each other. One indicates the direction to your destination, and the other indicates

Compass Page

Options Menu

The following options are available:

Stop (Resume) Navigation—turns active navigation for a route or a Go To on or off.

Recalculate— recalculates to path to a destination.

Course (Bearing) Pointer—toggles between the

course arrow and the bearing pointer.

Data Fields—allows you to select the number of data

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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 efﬁcient if you must move around obstacles (lakes, private property, etc.) in your path.

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0.25

Scale

The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction

to your destination from your current location.

If you are using the Course Pointer option, and you drift away from the line of travel from your original location to your destination, the Course Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale shown at the edge of the compass ring. Move to the right or left to get back on course. Most efﬁcient if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path.

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The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from

your original location and the distance off course.

To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu. The Bearing Pointer is the factory set default option. When the Bearing Pointer option is shown, the Course Pointer is active and vice versa.

2. Highlight this option and press ENTER to activate.

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Data Fields

You can show three or four data ﬁelds on the Compass Page.

3 Data Fields 4 Data Fields

To show data ﬁelds 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 ﬁelds you want to show on the Compass Page (three or four), and press ENTER.

To change data ﬁelds:

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

2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER. The ﬁrst data ﬁeld is highlighted.

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

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

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

6. Repeat Step 3 to change remaining data ﬁelds.

To restore data ﬁelds to default settings:

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

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

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Trip Computer Page

The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your current speed, average

Trip Computer Page Options Menu

The following options are available:

Reset—Because you want to record new data for each trip, a “Reset” option is available.

speed, trip odometer and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation.

Before each trip, reset the trip information by highlighting “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. Once your selections are made, highlight the “Apply” button and press ENTER. Answer “OK” to the “The Data You Have Selected Will Be Permanently Deleted” prompt and press ENTER to complete the reset.

Trip Computer Page

You can customize the Trip Computer display to meet your personal requirements, with list of data options to choose from. Selecting the type of data to display is done in the same manner as for the similar data ﬁelds on the Map Page. (See page 40 for details.)

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Big Numbers—allows you to view signiﬁcant trip at a glace, which shows fewer ﬁelds with larger displays.

Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data ﬁelds.

Restore Defaults

—allows you to return the page to

factory settings.

MAIN MENU >

MAIN MENU

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

Tracks

The Tracks Page shows the percentage of track memory used, and a list of saved tracks. Use the Tracks Page to set up, clear, or save a track log, or activate the TracBack feature for the current track log.

twice. To select an item on the Main Menu, highlight the menu item, and press ENTER.

Main Menu

NOTE: If a page is added to the sequence, the

icon does not appear on the Main Menu.

To access the Tracks Page:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER.

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

Tracks Page Track Log Setup

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MAIN MENU >

Track Page Options

The Track Log Setup Page contains the following options:

Wrap When Full

the oldest data with new data when the track log is full

Record Method—select the method to use to record track points. Distance records track points after a speciﬁc distance is traveled. Time creates track points after the speciﬁed time has elapsed. Auto allows you to choose from ﬁve different intervals.

Interval—records a track according to the value and interval. Enter a speciﬁc distance or time. The interval ﬁeld only appears when the Record Method is set to Distance or Time.

Color—select a color for the track when it appears on the map.

—select this option to record over

Route Page

Use the Routes page to create a route to a destination.. For more information, see Routes on page 31.

Highway Page

When navigating a route, the Highway Page guides you to the destination using data ﬁelds and a graphic highway. Up to four user selectable data ﬁelds show information such as speed, distance, time to next point on the route, etc. The list of data to display and the method of selection is the same as for the Map and Compass Pages and is explained in detail on page 40.

The Highway graphic provides visual guidance, taking you point by point to your ﬁnal 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 will show the direction you should move to stay on course to the point. Five scale settings allow you to Zoom In or Out on the highway.

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To navigate using the Highway Page:

1. While navigating, access the Highway Page from the Main Menu 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, Conﬁgure Data Fields from

four to three with a destination guidance message, Change the Data Fields or restore Defaults to factory settings.

Highway Page

Setup Menu Page

Use the Setup Menu Page to customize your GPSMAP 60Cx to your personal preferences.

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.

Setup Menu Page

Each feature is explained on the pages that follow.

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MAIN MENU >

System Setup

Use the System Setup Page to control settings for GPS, WAAS, battery type, language, external power

Battery Type

you are using (Alkaline or NiMH).

Text Language—sets the unit’s on-screen language.

and custom POI proximity alarms.

External Power Lost

To access the System Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

System icon, and press ENTER.

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

Proximity Alarms

proximity alarms are on or off.

System Setup Menu

The System Setup Menu contains Restore Defaults and Software Version. Use Restore Defaults to

System

icon

return the System Setup ﬁelds to their original values. Software Version shows the Software Version and Unit Id number.

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 80 for an explanation of WAAS).

—allows you to select the battery type

—indicates whether the unit

—indicates whether custom POI

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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. Shortening these times can signiﬁcantly save on battery power.

To access the Display Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Display icon, and press ENTER.

Daytime Color Scheme/Nighttime Color Scheme— select the color scheme to use when operating in Day or Night mode.

Backlight Timeout

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.

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

day to night at sunset and change back at sunrise.

—sets the backlight to stay on

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MAIN MENU >

Interface Setup

Use the Interface Setup Page to control the input/ output format used when connecting your unit to external devices.

To access the Interface Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Interface icon, and press ENTER.

• 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 ﬁelds will appear. The baud rate for NMEA In/NMEA Out is locked at 4800. If selecting Text Out highlight the Baud Rate ﬁeld, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER.

Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of the following:

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

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Tones Setup

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

Page Sequence Setup

Use the Page Sequence Setup Page to change the order of the main pages, or add additional pages to the main page sequence when you press PAGE repeatedly.

To access the Tones Setup Page:

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

2. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER. As you move down the list each different tone will sound.

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

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

To access the Page Sequence Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Page

Sequence icon, and press ENTER.

To move, insert, or remove a page:

1. To move a page in the order, highlight the page, and press ENTER. Select Move, and press up or down on the ROCKER to move the page up or down in the list. Press ENTER when ﬁnished.

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

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

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MAIN MENU >

Map Page Setup

The Map Page Setup information is located on page 43.

Routing Setup

Guidance Method—allows the unit to calculate routes based on:

• Prompted—you are prompted to select a

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—creates a route that overlays the

• Off Road—creates a direct line from your

Follow Road Method—select how the unit calculates follow road routes based on:

• Prompted—you are prompted to select a

• Faster Time—routes calculated are faster to

• Shorter Distance—routes calculated are

Next Turn Pop-up—turns the Next Turn pop-up

Follow Road OptionsRouting Setup Page

window on or off.

preference before the route is calculated.

roads shown on the map.

current location to your destination. This is useful when traveling outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist.

preference before the route is calculated.

drive but might be longer in distance.

shorter in distance but take more time to drive.

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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. You can turn off-route recalculation off.

Calculation Method—sets how the unit searches for the route.

•

Quickest Calculation—calculates the route the quickest, but it 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

Geocache Setup

Use the Geocache Setup Page to ﬁnd 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.

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, as some roads have vehicle-based restrictions.

Avoid

—allows you to avoid certain road types and

maneuvers on your route.

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MAIN MENU >

Marine Setup

Use the Marine Setup Page to deﬁne alarm settings.

Time Setup

Use the Time Setup Page to set the time format and 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 current time and date appear at the bottom of the page.

To access the Time Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Time

icon, and press ENTER.

Anchor Drag Alarm—sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a speciﬁed drift distance.

Off Course Alarm

are off your desired course.

Deep Water Alarm/Shallow Water Alarm

alarm to sound when you enter an area of water that is

—sets an alarm to sound when you

Time Zone—choose the time zone for your city so

—sets an

the GPSMAP 60Cx will show the correct local time. Select Other to enter a UTC Offset.

too deep or too shallow.

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Units Setup

Use the Units Setup Page to customize measurement units.

To access the Units Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Units

icon, and press ENTER.

maps built into the unit. The default setting is WGS

84. The unit automatically chooses the best datum based on your chosen format.

For more information about selecting Position Formats and Map Datums, see page 82.

Distance/Speed—select the unit of measurement to show your speed and distance traveled.

Elevation (Vert. Speed)

—select the unit of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec)) to show your altitude.

Units

icon

Depth—select the unit of measurement (Feet, Fathoms, or Meters) to show the depth.

Temperature

—select the unit of measurement

(Fahrenheit or Celsius) to show temperature.

Position Format—the coordinates for the system in which a particular location is shown. The default

Pressure Millibars, or Hectopascals) to show pressure.

—select the unit of measurement (Inches,

format is latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and thousandths of a minute (hddd

mm.mmm).

Map Datum—these describe geographic location for surveying, mapping, and navigation and are not actual

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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.

North Reference—

north reference.

Switch to compass heading when below (for more than the user selected distance)—Select speed and time delay for electronic compass switching.

To access the Heading Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Heading icon, and press ENTER.

Display—select the value (Cardinal Letters, Degrees, or Mils) to show your heading.

provides headings based on a true

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Welcome Setup

2. When ﬁnished, highlight

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

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

turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx.

Adding a welcome message

To access the Welcome Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Welcome Message icon, and press ENTER.

To add a welcome message:

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

ENTER.

OK, and press

ENTER to close.

your Welcome message.

Welcome message

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MAIN MENU >

Proximity Waypoints

4. Press

Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to deﬁne an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm circle can help you avoid restricted locations.

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

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

Calendar

Use the Calendar to view sunrise/sunset times, moon phase, hunt and ﬁsh probabilities, archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to for any given day and location.

To use the Calendar:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

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

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

6. To remove points from a Day Page, press

7. To view other calendar formats, Sun and Moon

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

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

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

the Remove Points Options List.

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

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Calculator

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

Stopwatch

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

To access the stopwatch:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Stopwatch icon, and press ENTER.

To start and stop the stopwatch:

1. Highlight the Start button, and press ENTER to start the stopwatch.

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2. 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 lap by distance:

Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

Choose Lap by Distance and press ENTER. To return to ‘Lap by Button Press’, 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 ﬁeld you want to change and press ENTER. Enter the new value and press ENTER. When done, highlight OK and press ENTER.

Sun and Moon

The Sun and Moon Page provides you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be shown for any time, 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 stop at a given time or date. The button to the left animates the display of the sun and moon. The center button animates more rapidly, showing the phases of the moon. The right button stops animation.

To view sun and moon locations for a speciﬁed 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 ﬁeld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad.

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4. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location ﬁeld, and press ENTER to open the New Location Options Menu and choose from the options shown.

Press to animate

moon phases

Press to

animate the

display of the

sun and moon

Sun and Moon Page

Press

to stop

animation

MAIN MENU >

Hunt and Fish

The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and ﬁshing for a chosen date and location.

To show hunting and ﬁshing predictions for a speciﬁed 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 ﬁelds at the top of the page.

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

4. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location ﬁeld, 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 ﬁeld will now state “Map Location”.

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MAIN MENU >

Choose Use Find Menu to select a point from

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

16. When a ﬁnd item is selected, highlight the “Use” button at the bottom of the item information page and press ENTER. The Location ﬁeld will now show the name of the ﬁnd item.

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

Hunt and Fish

Page

Games Menu

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

Games Menu

To select and play a game:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu

2. Select the Games icon, and press ENTER.

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

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

WARNING: When playing any of the virtual

games (where you are moving on a real playing ﬁeld), use caution in selecting an area free of hazards such a holes, obstructions, or proximity to vehicular trafﬁc. Playing these games may distract your attention from observing objects in your path.

Memory Race

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

To adjust the grid size in custom mode:

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

2. Highlight Start, and press ENTER to begin the game.

3. Highlight “Re-Center” and press ENTER to place yourself back in the middle of the game board.

Virtua Maze

This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. You are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting ﬂags. The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many ﬂags remain. The lower left corner contains a timer showing the elapsed time. The difﬁculty level determines how much of the maze you can see at one time. Viewing less of the maze makes the game more difﬁcult.

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MAIN MENU >

TIP: Press MENU, and select Cheat to start

cheat mode. Enabling this mode penalizes you by ﬁve minutes and counts seconds by 10 instead of

2. Press ENTER to turn off cheat mode.

GekoSmak

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

Field size choices are small, medium and large. Small ﬁelds are approximately 20 yards by 30 yards and large ﬁelds are 60 yards by 90 yards (about the size of an American football ﬁeld).

The difﬁculty levels are: Easy, Normal and Hard. These levels determine how often Gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as difﬁculty levels increase.

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Nibbons

In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the ﬂags as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” will grow. You may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail, or you will 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. The catch is, you are the ship and you can survive only when you avoid getting hit. Before you begin to play, be sure to make your game settings. Orient Map “Northwards” rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is always up.

MAIN MENU >

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 ﬁnd and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes ﬁre 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 difﬁculty levels and an extended or limited visibility option. When you lose a game, the screen shows the layout of hazards, slide, and warning platforms. A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and loses.

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 Difﬁculty Level menu. Select a difﬁculty 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 at where you think the dragon is, and miss, 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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APPENDIX

Power

Source:

Speciﬁcations

Physical

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

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

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

transreﬂective (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting.

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

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

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

Performance

Receiver: WAAS enabled

Acquisition Times*:

Approx. 1 second (warm start) Approx. 38 seconds (cold start) Approx. 45 seconds (factory reset)

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

Update Rate: 1/second, continuous

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

*Alkaline batteries lose a signiﬁcant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 60Cx in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting, electronic compass, and audible tones signiﬁcantly reduce battery life.

Accuracy

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

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

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

WAAS accuracy in North America.

Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

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

for PC interface

Data Storage Life: Indeﬁnite: no memory battery required

Map Storage: Dependant on the formatted capacity of

the MicroSD Digital Card

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

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

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

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(-) Ground

USB Port under

Weather Cover

Data In

Power(+)

Unit Power/Data Port View

Data Out

Serial Port under

Weather Cover

Use the USB Data Cable

provided with the product or

optional Power/Data Serial Port

Cable with Auxiliary AC Power

Adapter or Power/Data Serial

Port Cable with Bare Wire

Leads.

Refer to the Garmin web site:

www.garmin.com/products/

gpsmap60cx/

Ground(-)

Optional Power/Data Serial Port Cable with Bare Wire Leads

Interfacing

The following formats are supported for connection of external devices.

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

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

The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output:

Approved sentences—GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD, GPAPB

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Data Field Deﬁnitions

The following list provides a brief deﬁnition of each data ﬁeld option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 60Cx

Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of you GPS determined location.

Ambient Pressure - The uncalibrated current pressure.

Ascent-Average - The average vertical distance of ascents.

Ascent-Maximum - The maximum ascent rate in feet per

minute.

Ascent-Total - The total distance ascended.

Barometer -

Bearing - The compass direction from your current position to

a destination point.

Course -

your destination point.

Depth - The depth of water from sonar NMEA input.

Descent-Average - The average vertical distance of descent.

Descent-Maximum - The maximum descent rate in feet per

minute.

Descent-Total - The total distance descended.

The calibrated current pressure.

The desired path of travel from your starting point to

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

Distance - Destination - The entire distance, from beginning

to end, of a route.

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

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

Elevation - The distance above or below mean sea level.

Elevation-Maximum - The highest elevation reached.

Elevation-Minimum - The lowest elevation reached.

Glide Ratio - The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to

vertical distance.

Glide Ratio Dest - The glide ratio required to descend from your present position and elevation to the destination’s

elevation.

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

Location (lat/lon) - Your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates.

Location (selected) - Your current location described in the selected units of measure (other than lat/lon).

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Odometer - The total distance you have traveled for all trips.

Off Course - The distance off your direct course line.

Pointer - The arrow that indicates the direction to travel to

next point on a route.

Speed - Your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour, kilometers per hour or knots.

Speed - Maximum - The maximum speed you have attained since the Trip Computer was reset.

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

Speed - Overall Avg. - The average speed determined by both the moving and stopped time and speed.

Sunrise - The time of sunrise for the current date and location.

Sunset - The time of sunset for the current date and location.

Time To Destination - The estimated time enroute to your final

destination, if you maintain your current speed and course.

Time To Next - The estimated time enroute to the next point on your route, if you maintain your current speed and course.

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

To Course - Your direction of travel to get back on course.

Trip Odometer -

the Trip Computer was reset.

The running total of distance traveled since

Trip Time - Moving -

been in motion, since the Trip Computer was reset.

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

the

been stopped (stationary) while the unit was powered On and tracking your location (since the Trip Computer

Trip Time - Total - The total time the unit has been tracking since the Trip Computer was reset.

Turn - The direction of, and distance to, the next turn on

active route.

Velocity Made Good -

based upon your current speed and course of travel.

Vertical Speed - The rate of altitude gain/loss over time.

Vertical Speed Dest -

acsent/decsent to a predetermined altitude.

Water Speed - The data acquired from measurement interfaced to the GPSmap 60CS is used to calculate your current speed over water.

Water Temperature -

depth using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSMAP 60Cx.

Waypoint - Destination -

destination.

Waypoint - Next - The next point on your route.

The length of time your vehicle has

has

was reset).

The rate of closure on a destination

The measurement of your rate of

devices

The temperature of water at a measured

The last point on a route, your

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Optional Accessories

In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 60Cx, several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of the unit.

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

WARNING: Garmin accessories are designed

and tested speciﬁcally for use with Garmin products. Accessories offered by other manufacturers have not been tested or approved for use with Garmin products. Use of such accessories could cause damage to the GPSMAP 60Cx and void the terms of the warranty.

MapSource Software CD-ROMs—offers several detailed mapping options that are compatible with the GPSMAP 60Cx. Visit to Garmin web site at http://garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/ for a list of compatible MapSource products.

Serial Port PC Interface Cable with Auxiliary AC Power Supply

—provides connection to a PC for data

transfer.

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

Marine Mount Kit—Allows installation on a boat.

Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit

—Allows installation

on bicycle handlebar.

Battery Pack—Rechargeable, NiMH, AA battery kit,

Auto Navigation Kit—provides the parts and map

USA receptacle.

data to use the GPSMAP 60Cx in an automobile.

Cigarette Lighter Adapter

—provides auxiliary

power from an automobile cigarette lighter.

GA 25MCX Remote GPS Antenna

—allows

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

enhanced satellite acquisition. Includes magnetic mount and cable.

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Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a Computer

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

NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSource

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

To connect your GPSMAP 60Cx to your computer:

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

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

Information About USB Drivers

The USB drivers should have been automatically installed when you installed the MapSource program that came with your GPSMAP 60Cx. When you initially connect the GPSMAP 60Cx to a USB port, your computer might prompt you to locate the destination of the drivers for the device. You only need to install the drivers once. After the drivers are installed, your computer will always detect your GPSMAP 60Cx when it is connected. USB drivers might be updated periodically. You can ﬁnd updates at

www.garmin.com.

To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector:

1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the GPSMAP60CSx and insert the round indexed connector on the cable into the matching port.

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

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

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What is WAAS/EGNOS?

The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an FAA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America. EGNOS is the European version of WAAS.

The system is made up of satellites and approximately 25 ground reference stations positioned across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data. Two master stations, located on either coast, collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS data correction message.

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

WAAS is just one service provider that adheres to the MOPS (Minimum Operational Performance Standard) for global Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS). Eventually there will be several services of worldwide geostationary communication satellites that broadcast integrity information and differential correction data as transmitted by ground reference stations.

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

Currently, enabling WAAS on your GPSMAP 60Cx in regions that are not supported by ground stations, may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite. In fact it can degrade the accuracy to less than that provided by GPS satellites alone. For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that achieves the best accuracy. To enable or disable WAAS,see page 56.

For more information, go to http://gps.faa.gov/ Programs/WAAS/waas.htm.

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Loran TD Setup

To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

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

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

4. Highlight the Position Format ﬁeld and press ENTER to open the format list.

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

6. To change the settings of any of the ﬁve ﬁelds, highlight the ﬁeld, press ENTER select/enter the setting, then press ENTER.

7. When ﬁnished, highlight the Save button, and press ENTER

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

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

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

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Map Datums and Location Formats

reference and the GPSMAP 60Cx can be set to match most of those commonly used.

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

What is a Location Format?

Your current location can be viewed on the GPS in the form of coordinates. Since different maps and charts

Map Datums are based on a

mathematical model of the Earth.

What are Map Datums?

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

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

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

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FCC Compliance

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

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

The GPSMAP 60Cx does not contain any userserviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modiﬁcations could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

and the receiver.

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

technician for help.

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Limited Warranty

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

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

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE

FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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

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

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

Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251

Online Auction Purchases:

Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction conﬁrmations are not accepted for warranty veriﬁcation. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.

International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.

The Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.

The GPSMAP 60Cx is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment.

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INDEX

Accessories 78 Addresses 23 Appendix 74

Backlight 4 Battery Installation 2 Bearing Pointer 49

Calculator 67 Calendar 66 Cautions viii Cleaning vi Compass Page 48

Data Fields 51 Options Menu 49

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

50 Course Pointer 49 Creating and Using Waypoints 10 Creating a Waypoint Using Coor

dinates 11 Creating Waypoints Using the

Map 11

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Data Field Deﬁnitions 76 Deleting Waypoints 12 Display Setup 57

Editing Waypoints 12 Elevation, GPS 38 Entering Data 7 ENTER Key 3

Find 17

By Name 17 Imformation Pages 18 Information Pages Information Page Options 18

Recent Finds 18 FIND/MOB Key 3 Finding

An Address 22

An Intersection 24

An Interstate Exit 22

A City 21

A Geocache

A Point of Interest 24

A Waypoint FIND Key 3 Find Menu 16

Geocache Setup 61 GRI Chain 81 Guidance Text

Highway Page 54 How To

create a route 31

ﬁnd a point of interest 25

project a waypoint 14

IN/OUT Zoom Keys 3 Initialization, GPS 5 Initializing the GPS Receiver

5 Installing the Lanyard 2 Interface Setup 58

Lanyard Installation 2

Main Menu 53

Calculator 67 Calendar 66 Highway Page 54 Proximity Waypoints 66 Route Page 54 Set Up Menu 55 Display Setup 57 Geocache Setup 61 Heading Setup 64 Interface Setup 58 Map Page Setup 60 Marine Setup 62 Page Sequence Setup 59 System Setup 56 Time Setup Tones Setup 59 Units Setup 63 Welcome Setup 65 Stopwatch 67 Sun and Moon 68

Tracks Page 53 Main Pages 37 Manual Conventions i

INDEX

Map Page 39

Additional Map Data 40 Data Fields 39 Declutter 47 Options Menu 41 Orientation 41 Set Up 43

Zoom Range 41 Map Page Setup 60 Marine Setup 62 Marking Your Current Location 10 MARK Key 3 Measure Distance 42, 46 MENU Key 3

North Up/Track Up 38

On-screen Button 22 On-Screen Messages 8

PAGE/COMPASS Key 3 Page Sequence Setup 59 POWER Key 3, 4

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual 87

Power Key 1, 3 Product Registration v Proximity Waypoints 66

QUIT Key 3

ROCKER Key 3 Routes 31

Copying 36 Creating 31 Deleting 35 Editing 34 Navigating 32 Route Page Options 35

Turn Previews 33 Route Page 54 Routing Setup 60

Satellite Page 38

Options Menu 38 Secondary Stations 81 Selecting Options 7 Setup Menu Page 55

Software License Agree-

ment v Status Bar 7 Stopwatch 67 Stop (Resume) Navigation 41 Storage vi Sun and Moon 68 System Setup 56

Terminology 6 Time Setup Tones Setup Tracks 26, 53

Track Up/North Up Transferring Data to a MicroSD Card 9 Trip Computer Page 52

Area Calculation 28

Clearing 26

Navigating 29

Saving 27

Set Up 26

User Waypoints on Tracks

Viewing on the Map

Options Menu 52

Units Setup 63 Unit Overview 1 Using the Keypad 3

WAAS 80 Warnings Warranty Waypoints 10

Welcome Setup

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Averaging a location 13 Creating 11 Editing 12 Man Overboard 16 Moving 13 Projecting 14 Proximity 15

Zooming In and Out 41 Zoom Range 41

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Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual

Manual Conventions

Software License Agreement

Product Registration

Contact Garmin

Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx

Cleaning the Case

Storage

Water Immersion

Cleaning the Screen

Warning

Caution

GETTING STARTED

Unit Overview

Installing the Batteries

Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad

Turning on the GPSMAP 60Cx

Adjusting the Backlight

Initializing the GPS Receiver

Using the GPSMAP 60Cx

Understanding Terms

Selecting Options and Entering Data

Using the Status Bar

On-Screen Messages

Using the Mapping Databases

BASIC OPERATION

Creating and Using Waypoints

Marking Your Current Location

Creating Waypoints Using the Map

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates

Editing Waypoints

Deleting Waypoints

Averaging the Waypoint’s Location

Projecting a Waypoint

Proximity Waypoints

Using the Find Menu

Man OverBoard (MOB)

Find By Name

Recent Finds

Using the Find Item Information Page

Find Information Page Options Menu

Finding a Geocache

Finding a Waypoint

Finding a City

Finding an Interstate Exit

Finding an Address

Finding an Intersection

Searching for a Point of Interest

Using Tracks

Navigating a Saved Track

Creating and Using Routes

Creating a Route

Navigating a Route

Editing a Route

Using the Route Page Options

MAIN PAGES

Satellite Page

Using the Satellite Page Options Menu

Map Page

Using Additional Map Data

Changing the Zoom Range

Map Orientation

Map Page Options

Guidance Text

Setting up the Map Page

Measuring Distance

Turning Declutter On or Off

Restoring Defaults

Compass Page

Compass Page Options

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer

Data Fields

Trip Computer Page

Trip Computer Page Options Menu

Tracks