Home

AstroStart 60Cx GPS Receiver User Manual

Contents

1. GPSMAP 60Cx color map navigator owner s manual 2005 2006 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Hounsdown Business Park Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes
2. 4 Select Edit gt Paste The file appears in the list of files on the GPSMAP 60Cx microSD card 5 Fora Macintosh click and drag the desired file into the microSD card directory 6 After data transfer end the USB cable connection by double clicking on the Unplug or Eject icon in your PC system tray and select Stop or unmount the connection if using a Macintosh 7 Pressing and releasing the unit POWER button exits the USB Mass Storage Page at any time but can corrupt files if done while transferring data Interface Setup Options Menu The Interface Setup Options Menu contains a Restore Defaults option and an Advanced NMEA Setup option The Advanced NMEA Setup is designed for use by knowledgeable users with specific NMEA applications Refer to page 75 NOTE Like most USB storage devices the GPSMAP 60Cx is not compatible with Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows ME GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Ma n Menu gt Setup Menu Page Sequence Setup Use the Page Sequence Setup Page to change the order of the main pages or to add additional pages A NOTE If you add a page to the main page sequence it no longer appears on the Main Menu Tones Setup Use the Tones Setup Page to customize sound tones made by the unit for a variety of unit features To access the Tones Setup Page 1 On the Setup Menu Page highlight the Tones icon and press y ENTER o move insert or remove a page 1 To move a page in
3. 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 Dependant on the capacity of the microSD Card Map Storage A small portion of the card capacity has been used in formatting the card for use GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual USB Port under Weather Cover Serial Port under Weather Cover KIK XX XXXX 4 digits WARNING Enabling GPS Status or Waypoint Route sentences may cause output rate to exceed 2 sec The Advanced NMEA Setup Page accessed from the Interface Setup Page Options Menu allows you to enable or disable NMEA sentences set waypoint ID s and the precision of Lat Lon minutes APPENDIX gt INTERFACING 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 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
4. 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Garmin International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 Fax 913 397 8282 Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Online Auction Purchases Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations
5. Options Menu Highlight Change Data Fields and press ENTER The first data field is highlighted Press ENTER to select from a list of types of navigation data to display in that field Use the ROCKER to highlight the option you want and press ENTER to place it in the data field After making your selection and entry use the ROCKER to move to the next field and repeat the process Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to change remaining data fields To restore data fields to default settings P Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu Highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER to return the page to factory settings 51 MAIN Paces gt TRIP COMPUTER Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data useful when navigating a long distance It indicates your current speed average speed trip odometer and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation Trip Computer Page You can customize the Trip Computer display to meet your personal requirements with list of data options to choose from Select the type of data to display in the same manner as for the similar data fields on the Map Page See page 40 for details 52 Trip Computer Page Options Menu Press MENU to view the following options Reset Because you want to record new data for each trip a Reset option is available Before each trip reset the trip information by highlighting Reset and p
6. Do not input destinations change settings or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit s controls while driving Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations This unit is designed to provide route suggestions It is not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions traffic congestion weather conditions or other factors that may affect safety while driving WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 See www garmin com prop65 for more information GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual vii INTRODUCTION gt IMPORTANT INFORMATION Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that 1s available to us at a reasonable cost We use a combination of governmental and private data sources which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data In some countries complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING SPECIAL NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA State law prohib
7. ENTER to start the stopwatch 67 MAIN Menu gt SUN AND Moon To stop the stopwatch Highlight the Stop button and press ENTER to stop the stopwatch To use the lap feature With the stopwatch running highlight the Lap button and press ENTER To reset the stopwatch With the stopwatch stopped highlight the Reset button and press ENTER To time a lap by distance Press MENU to open the Options Menu Choose Lap by Distance and press ENTER To return to Lap by Button Press meaning that you manually time each lap 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 cone highlight OK and press ENTER 68 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 a given 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
8. MENU to open the Options Menu highlight Change Reference and press ENTER The Map Page appears 19 Basic OPERATION gt FINDING A WAYPOINT 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 New Reference 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 20 3 Use the ROCKER to select a waypoint and press ENTER The Waypoint Page opens is Waypoints Waypoint 31 AUG O5 1 26 13PM Waypoints or PARK M icon EYLAKE TRAIL N 38 52 884 094 S1 959 Finding a Geocache Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache 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 about creating a geocache point see Geocache Setup instructions on page 61 and www garmin com products gpsmap60cx GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual To find a geocache 1 Press FIND to open the Find Menu 2 Highlight the Geocache icon
9. Next the next point on your route if APPENDIX gt OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional Accessories Several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of your GPSMAP 60Cx To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories contact your Garmin Dealer or Garmin Product Support in the USA at 800 800 1020 or Garmin Europe at 44 0870 8501241 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 Auto Navigation Kit provides a dash mount 12 V DC power adapter cable and map data 12 Volt DC Power Adapter provides auxiliary power from an automobile cigarette lighter GA 25MCX Remote GPS Antenna allows enhanced satellite acquisition Includes magnetic mount and cable 8 WARNING Garmin accessories are designed MapSource Software CD ROMs and Pre loaded microSD Cards offer 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 Mo
10. OPERATION gt USING TRACKS 28 To save a portion of the track log 1 2 if Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu Select the Tracks icon and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page Highlight the Save button and press ENTER A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track Select No and press ENTER to save only a portion of the track log Amap showing the entire track appears on the map 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 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 With OK highlighted press ENTER To log tracks to the microSD card 1 From the Track Log Setup Page highlight the Data Card Setup button and press ENTER to display the Data Card setup page Highlight the Log Track to Data Card option and then press ENTER to activate the feature Observe that a current date gpx file appears in the Data Card Tracks list eS ff ef S Cord Info Restore Defaults IMENU 200605 15 9px Options Menu Log Track To Data Card Page This file is a continuous compilation of all track data for the indicated date As long as this feature is enabled a new file is created for each day you use the unit Recording continues until the card is filled Be
11. SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX 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 158 F 15 to 70 C 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 Antenna Built in quad helix remote antenna capability 4 Two 1 5 volt AA batteries USB Data Cable 12 Volt DC Adapter Cable or up to 36 Volt DC external power 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 lt 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
12. and press ENTER to open the Geocache Page You can Basic OPERATION gt FINDING A CIty 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 view either found geocaches or those that have not been found 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on the list and press ENTER to open the information page 4 Highlight the Go To button and press ENTER to navigate to the geocache location When you navigate to a geocache the Compass Page changes to Geocache Navigation mode and any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown in the comment field When a geocache is found the unit marks the cache as found logs an entry into the calendar and provides an option that when activated shows the nearest cache GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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 Medium City Overland Park p Prairie Village KS Merriam KS al y iti awnee Cities ission Hils KS icon Roeland Park KS o W D24 Cities nearestto City Information your location Page 21 Basic OPERATION gt FINDING AN EXIT 3 Selecta 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 MEN
13. ap pear 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 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 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 Nibbons Nibbons In this GPS game you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear As you walk your tail grows You may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail or you lose a life As an added challenge you must also avoid the skulls that chase after you Gekoids This GPS game which can be played without GPS on is all about blasting gekoids You are the ship and you can survive only when you avoid getting hit Before you begin to play be sure to choose your game settings The Northwards setting rotates your ship in the center of the map The map is stationary and north is DQOAJAD RNC v Nw Ha Miar J f AN MI A bY ION wsnare Maniigl GFOMArF OULX UWNer sS Manual i O IVIGUGIIU GI MAIN Menu gt Games MENU always up The Ship Up setting rotates the virtual To play Beast Hunt world around your ship Your ship always p
14. appears whether or not you are navigating If you select Show When Navigating a guidance message appears until you select Stop Navigation from the Options Menu GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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 Right or Left 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 Information Points General Tracks Text Marine 4 With a map setup feature highlighted press ENTER to show the list of options for that feature Each setup page has a submenu of options To access that menu press the MENU key with the Map Setup Page displayed GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Main Paces gt Map PAGE Map Setup General Page The Map Setup General Page contains the settings for Orientation Below Auto Zoom Detail and Lock On Road Hap Setup General N amp PT OS Track Up 120 On Normal On Map Setup General Page e Orientation selects how the map is shown North Up always shows north at the top of the page Track Up shows your current track toward the top of the page Below sets the map scale at which the Track Up feature
15. creating and using waypoints 10 11 D data card storage information 58 86 data field definitions 76 deleting waypoints 12 display setup 56 E editing waypoints 12 elevation GPS 38 entering data 7 ENTER key 3 F find 17 by name 17 information pages 18 information page op tions 18 recent finds 18 FIND MOB key 3 finding an address 22 an intersection 24 an interstate exit 22 acity 21 a geocache 20 a point of interest 24 a waypoint 20 FIND key 3 find menu 16 G geocache setup 61 GRI chain 81 guidance text 42 H highway page 54 how to create a route 31 find a point of interest 25 project a waypoint 14 l IN OUT zoom keys 3 initialization GPS 5 installing the lanyard 2 L lanyard installation 2 location formats 82 log track to data card 27 Loran TD setup 81 main menu 53 calculator 67 calendar 66 highway page 54 proximity waypoints 66 setup menu 55 sun and moon 68 tracks page 53 main pages 37 manual conventions i map datums 82 map page 39 additional map data 40 data fields 39 declutter 47 options menu 41 orientation 41 setup 43 zoom range 41 marine setup 62 marking your current location 10 MARK key 3 measure distance 42 46 MENU key 3 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual north up track up 38 O on screen Messages 8 p PAGE COMPASS key 3 POI Loader 25 POWER key 3 4 proximity alarm tones 15 proximity waypoints 66 Q QUIT key 3 R ROCKER key 3 routes 31 copying 36
16. data fields at the bottom of the page e Restore Defaults trestores route settings to Route Vertical the factory default Profile using U S Topo Vertical Profiles of routes 24K DEM mapping The Profile Page can show a profile of a route when data using DEM US Topo 24K maps To create a vertical profile of the route 1 Open the Routes Page from the Main Menu select a saved route or create a new route and then press the Menu key A Bear Ridge Sch 0 Shockley 1 27 36 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Ma n PAGES gt Ma n PAGES The GPSMAP 60Cx has six main pages Satellite Page Trip Computer Page Map Page Compass 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 are added by using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu see page 59 The Active Route Page appears only when you are actively navigating Each page has an Options Menu which contains the setup options and functions that apply to that page To view the Options Menu for a page press the MENU key Satellite Trip Computer H E Location N 38 51 394 Trip Odom Max Speed 54 0 E 9 30 094 47 948 12 1 52 ral peili Time Moving Avg i d s4 me 05 3 M gt sail LJ oaia es AF 04 AE Satellite Page Trip Computer Page Compass Page Stop Navigation f Recalculate Stop Navigation Multicolor Big N
17. downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disk and help file USB Port cover LOCK Back of GPSMAP 60Cx with battery cover removed 9 Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS Basic OPERATION To mark your current location 1 Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark This section explains some of the more common Waypoint Page appears A default three digit operations you can perform with your GPSMAP name and symbol are assigned to the new 60Cx including creating and using waypoints using waypoint 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 are created using three methods You can A Mark Waypoint Page press the MARK key while at a location create a waypoint on the Map Page or enter coordinates for a 2 To accept the waypoint with the default waypoint manually information highlight OK and press ENTER l OR Marking Your Curr ent Location To change any information on the Mark Use the MARK key to quickly capture your current Waypoint Page highlight the appropriate field location to create a new waypoint You must have a and press ENTER to open the on screen valid position 2D or 3D fix to mark your current k
18. e Calculation Method sets how the unit A geocache stations Me E Ten tnd be searches for the route certain you are not in violation of ordinances or Quickest Calculation calculates the route the laws governing use of these properties quickest but might not produce the best route To access the Geocache Setup Page On the Setup Menu Page highlight the Geocache icon and press ENTER Quick Calculation takes more time to calculate but generates a better quality route Better Route generates an even better quality ie Geocache Setup route but uses a longer calculation time SLAIN JEtUR Best Route generates the optimal route but te takes the longest time to calculate Yes e Calculate Routes For sets route calculation for the vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type e Avoid allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 61 Main Menu gt Setup Menu Marine Setup Use the Marine Setup Page to define alarm settings To access the Marine Setup Page On the Setup Menu Page highlight the Marine icon and press ENTER Marine Setup _ 100 0 E Anchor Drag Alarm sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance Off Course Alarm sets an alarm to sound when you are a set distance off course Deep Water Alarm Shallow Water Alarm sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area of water th
19. for reference To create a waypoint using the MOB feature 1 Press and hold FIND to show the MOB window 2 Press ENTER to navigate to the MOB 3 Use the PAGE key 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 16 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 innit the Find Menu la CENY D Cities Eats Recent Find All FOI Waypoint Options Menu Nearest Containing Fuel Suc Lodging Shopping Select Cotegory R Change Reference Find Menu MENU with optional MapSource data Cities Options Menu When you access a Find group list it contains only those items near your current location or the map pointer GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Finn By NAME The options menu for each category contains a 4 Use the ROCKER and ENTER key to operate submenu of search options such as Find By Name the on screen keypad and enter the name of Find Nearest Select Symbol for waypoints Change the location you want to find When the Find Reference by moving the pointer to a new location list contains a match highlight OK and press Nearest Containing a keyword you e
20. in or out on the GPSMAP 60Cx X e Press and release to cycle through the Map Page main pages e Press to scroll up or down a ia bi 3 list on any other page a MENU key FIND MOB key e Press and release to view page e Press and release at any time options j to view the Find Menu Wi B m lt Press and hold for MOB E A e Press twice to view the Main Menu MARK key 9 C Fo ENTER key Da Press and release at any time 2 y e Press and release to enter highlighted to mark your current location Cy options data or confirm on screen OB messages QUIT key Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page TMCV EO DIOR arose Maye Sane then navigates back to it GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 3 GETTING STARTED gt TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 60Cx Turning on the GPSMAP 60Cx Turn the GPSMAP 60Cx on to view the Welcome Page followed by the Satellite Page The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location To turn the GPSMAP 60Cx on and off i Press and hold the POWER key When the unit turns on a tone sounds and the Introduction Page appears followed by the Satellite Page To turn off the GPSMAP 60Cx press and hold the POWER key again Satellite Location N 38 51 395 13 W094 47 950 GPSmap 60Cx Sidi mg Cx i 2005 nt z ubsi diaries Ne wright echn 2005 AL LL RG es RES rR tb LILA i E Welcome Page Satellite Page Adjusting the Backlig
21. map using the pointer arrow Press ENTER to show the table for that location The Location field now states Map Location 69 MAIN Menu gt Games MENU 70 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 now shows the name of the find item To return to the current date press the MENU key and then press ENTER 05 468 06 46 06 08 07 08 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 during play Games Henu i 9 a amp d Haze GekoSmak N i r F Hibbons Gekoids Beast Hunt 11 38 38 11 OCT 05 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual MAIN Menu gt Games MENU 4 Press the QUIT key and highlight Yes when To adjust the grid size in custom mode prompted to stop playing games where you are moving on a real playing field use caution in selecting an area free of hazards such as holes obstru
22. moon locations for a specified time date and location 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 2 Select the Sun amp 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual OR To view the predictions for a different location highlight the Location field and press ENTER to open the New Location Options Menu Choose from the options shown Sun and Moon 11 OCT 05 10 254 Press to a animate the moon phases Press to stop Press to animation animate the display of the sun and moon Sun and Moon Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Main Menu gt HUNT AND FISH 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 amp 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
23. the message and close the window Batteries Too Low For Backlight ENTR On Screen Messages In some instances the message may indicate a temporary condition such as the Calculating Route message and closes as soon as condition is completed Calculating Route Message Using the Mapping Databases Many of the GPSMAP 60Cx features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational so you may want to transfer maps before using the unit The microSD card provided only on some units can be loaded with detailed maps from optional MapSource disks for your PC This enhances 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 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 To transfer data to the microSD card you can also use the USB Mass Storage feature explained on page 57 You can purchase high capacity microSD cards at your electronics supplier See the Garmin Web site www garmin com cartography for MapSource products GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Transferring Data to a microSD Card Some units are equipped with a p
24. your changes 2 On the Waypoint Page highlight the Location highlight OK and press ENTER field and press ENTER to open the on screen keypad GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 11 Basic OPERATION gt EbITING WAYPOINTS 3 Use the ROCKER to enter location coordinates Highlight OK and press ENTER when finished Waypoint Manually enter waypoint coordinates 4 Press QUIT to exit Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints as you create them or at a later date You can change the symbol name note location elevation and depth To edit a waypoint 1 Press FIND to open the Find Menu 2 Highlight the Waypoints icon and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page 12 3 Select the waypoint you want to edit and press ENTER The Waypoint Page opens 4 Highlight each field and press ENTER to make changes Use the waypoint symbol chart and the alphanumeric keypad to enter new data 5 Press QUIT when finished Deleting Waypoints You can delete waypoints from the Waypoint Page A 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 way
25. 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 hp Hap Speed Heading Liat Hap Only 3 Dota Fields 4 Data Fields Show sub menu 39 Ma n Paces gt Map PAGE To change a data field contents 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 Data field options 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 For an explanation of each data field option see page 76 in the Appendix 40 Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource mapping data 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 marine information such as navaids wrecks obstructions and anchorage locations To view the data currently loaded on your GPSMAP 60Cx unit and microSD card see page 45 To review map information 1 On the Map Page press MENU 2 Highlight Setup Map and press ENTER 3 Use the ROCKER to select the Map Setu
26. 4 Searching for a Point of Interest 0 0 ceeeeeeee 24 POI Loader amp Custom Points of Interest 25 Usia TOCKE nana 26 Opon P aia 28 Navigating a Saved Track ccesceseseseeteteseeeees 30 Creating and Using Routes cscsssee 31 eanna a E coaren 3 DAS y BO aeaa 32 TG escent aE 34 Using the Route Page Options 35 Yertical POU ES OF TOT sescrsiasinsiatsonnicaranasnennncs 3 IND AGC Doiii 37 Satellite Page ssassn PAAP P Using the Satellite Page Onis MenM reiii 38 fet PA a 39 Using Additional Map Data eeceseceeeeeee 40 Changing the Zoom Range cceseseeseeeeeeeees 41 Wa LE a T E E AEE 41 Mop Fage OPUNE sisirain 41 uee T aa 42 Setting up the Map Paf uensnessiiimiinnesiin 43 Measuring Distanot sarina 46 Turning Declutter On or Off s ssssssesserseseessese 47 TREE De PNIS arcar 47 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPASS PaGEC ssccsccscssssseeeesecsesseeseeeeees 48 Compass Page Options ccsessesesssesesseeeeeseeeeees 49 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer 49 a ssc eens deanedn 51 Trip Computer Page penne maaan nae Trip Computer Page Options Menu 52 Man MENU cinan 53 WEIS eoi 53 Routo Pa i 54 FODA PAO romaniaa 54 SOLU EO E sii 55 S easan 55 L D eE E 56 Dee a O ene 56 Pare Saocto SEU vice nrecudanesmcaannd 59 Re ee O i 59 PG OEE E O TE 60 aooe s ia 6l E certs vnnccsvisercipaenaresimememenions 62 T
27. 5 PM Central Time or go to www garmin com support and click Product Support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK Tell Us What You Think Tell us how you like this manual Fill out the Product Documentation Survey Go to www garmin com contactUs and click Product Documentation Survey 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 Cleaning the Screen Clean the GPSMAP 60Cx screen using a soft clean lint free cloth Water isopropyl alcohol or use eyeglass cleaner if needed Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth vi 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 software Water Immersion The GPSMAP 60Cx is wa
28. D Usinc ROUTES The Turn Preview Page shows the turn and guidance text A small field at the bottom shows the turn number in sequence and the total turns in the route 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 Active Route po A 1Sist Turn Preview Arrive at Taco Via on right p 2 ir 42 20 9 21 41 P Right to 1 35 N Att 0200 Exit 224 right t 95th St Arrive at Taco Vio on ri 20 8 21 36 Active Route Page when following roads l2 of le t4 Turn Preview Page 5 To viewa route profile press the MENU key and select Profile from the Options ae avian Recalculate Menu if using 24K DEM Show Arrival Times maps MENU Ji Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc ROUTES Editing a Route After you create a route use the Route Page to edit change the route name and review route points 34 To change the name of the route 2 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu Highlight the Routes icon and press ENTER to open the Routes Page Select a saved route and press ENTER Highlight the route name field at the top of the Route Page and press ENTER Use the ROCKER to operate the on screen keypad and edit the route name e 0AK PARK H Enter a g Taco Vio new route lt Select Next Point gt name Leg Dist Leg Time H tri f R I Route Page To review individual route
29. ECTING A WAYPOINT Average Location 4 Press MENU to open the Options Menu Find Near Here 5 Select Project Waypoint and press ENTER Spe W094 47 948 to open the Project Waypoint Page 1 sun And Moon 6 Enter the distance and bearing to the projected iew Hunt And Fish o waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom Waypoint of the page and press QUIT when finished Ci OOo Options Menu Average Location Page 3 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 Project Waypoint Projected waypoint l l Page on the map To project a waypoint 1 Press FIND to open the Find Menu 2 Highlight the Waypoints icon and press ENTER to open the Waypoints list 3 Select the waypoint you want to project and press ENTER The Waypoint Page opens 14 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Usine Proximity WAYPOINTS Using Proximity Waypoints 5 With the Use button highlighted press ENTER Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm to add the point to the list on the Proximity circle around a stored waypoint location Waypoints Page 6 Use the ROCKER to highlight and adjust Proximity Waypoints the Radius field if you want to enter a value 2 GARMIN INT 100 different than the default of 1 mile Proximity To select alarm tones and turn proximity i alarms on or off 1 To se
30. 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt FCC CompPLiANCE off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reortent or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Declaration of Conformity Hereby Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 60Cx product is in compliance with the essential requirements and
31. NG THE GPS RECEIVER 3 Press and release the PAGE key until the Map Page appears You are now ready to begin GPS aided navigation 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 represents 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 TEN 51397 circle 18 represents l the horizon Heading bug indicates your direction of The inner movement circle is a location 45 Signal strength degrees from bars for each the horizon satellite If the unit cannot get a satellite fix a list of solutions appears Select an appropriate solution and press ENTER to continue GETTING STARTED gt USING THE GPSMAP 60Cx Using the GPSMAP 60Cx This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 60Cx Understanding Terms As you progress through this 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 You may need to hold down a key for a period of time to start a secondary function when the instructions tell you to do so When a field is highlighted on the screen it is highlighted in yellow The position of the highlight is cont
32. Options Follow Rood Foster Time fea Better Route E n B Car Motorcycle H 60 Guidance Method sets the unit to calculate routes based on Prompted prompts you to select a preference before the route is calculated Follow Road creates a route that overlays the roads shown on the map Off Road creates a direct line from your current location to your destination This is useful when traveling outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist Follow Road Method selects how the unit calculates follow road routes based on Prompted prompts you to select a preference before the route is calculated Faster Time routes calculated are faster to drive but might be longer in distance Shorter Distance routes calculated are shorter in distance but may take more time to drive Next Turn Pop up turns the Next Turn pop up window on or off GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Setup MENU Follow Road Options Geocache Setup Off Route Recalculation allows you to Use the Geocache Setup Page to find and record set whether the unit prompts you when it items hidden at geographic locations See the Garmin is recalculating your route Prompted or Web site www garmin com for details and how to recalculates automatically You can turn off download geocache locations from the Internet route recalculation NOTE Before setting up and placing physical e DeJore setting up an ac n SICA
33. P 60Cx Owner s Manual 41 Ma n Paces gt Map PAGE 42 Recalculate tecalculates a route disabled when there is no active navigation Data Fields opens the Show sub menu so you can select the number of data fields to show on the Map Page Map Only 2 3 or 4 data fields 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 the 1 wide 2 wide 3 or 4 data fields option is selected Guidance Text shows messages on the screen advising you of your next navigation move when navigating to a destination Setup Map accesses six pages of Map display settings so you can customize the map Measure Distance Stop Measuring measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer Turn Declutter On Off hides or shows items on the map that can block road details when the map is zoomed out Restore Defaults teturns the map page to the factory set defaults Guidance Text When navigating guidance text appears above the map Guidance Text shows useful information when navigating to a destination South to US 169 Guidance text To show guidance text 1 Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu 2 Highlight Guidance Text and press ENTER The Guidance Text submenu opens 3 Select an option Always Show Never Show or Show When Navigating and press ENTER If you select Always Show a message of some type always
34. Port Cable with Bare Wire Leads Refer to the Garmin Web site www garmin com products gpsmap60cx Brown Serial Data OUT White Serial Data IN Data Out Unit Power Data Port View GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Unit Power Data Port Connector Label Black Ground Red Power ii ACG 3AG 1 2 AMP ISANDE Code Fuse Holder Optional Power Data Serial Port Cable with Bare Wire Leads 19 APPENDIX gt DATA FIELD DEFINITIONS 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 Of GPS the current accuracy of your GPS determined location Bearing the compass direction from your current position to a destination point Course the desired path of travel from your starting point to your destination point Depth The depth of water from sonar NMEA input Distance To Next the distance to the next point on a route Distance To Destination the entire distance from beginning to end of a route ETA At Next the estimated time that you will arrive at the next point on your route 1f you maintain your current speed and course ETA At 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 6 Glide Ratio the ratio of horizont
35. U select a search method and press ENTER Finding an Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to find an interstate exit To find an exit i Press FIND to open the Find Menu 2 Highlight the Exits icon and press ENTER 22 The Exits Page shows a list of exits near your location Use the ROCKER to select an exit and press ENTER to open the information page This page contains the exit description a list of available services near the exit and the distance and bearing from the exit to the highlighted service Exits list Available services S17 OM Hey 56 wy i 215 US 169 South a MM213 Motor Vehicle Texaco ARM 210 US 56 W Gardner 207 Gardner Rd 5 Baskin Robbins Burger King iit Rec Bosemap y 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 Finding an Address If you downloaded optional 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt FINDING AN ADDRESS To find an address li Press FIND to open the Find Menu 2 Highlight the Addresses icon and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page lf your unit has a GPS fix the lt Enter Region gt field is p
36. al distance traveled to vertical distance Glide Ratio To Dest the glide ratio required to descend from your 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 and longitude coordinates Location selected your current location described in the selected units of measure other than latitude and longitude 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 the next point on a route Speed your current vehicle speed 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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 cours
37. are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer 1s GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt LiMiTED WARRANTY 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 85 accessories 78 addresses 23 advanced NMEA setup 75 appendix 74 B backlight 4 battery installation 2 bearing pointer 49 C calculator 67 calendar 66 cleaning vi compass page 48 data fields 51 options menu 49 Course Deviation Indicator CDI 50 course pointer 49
38. at is too deep or too shallow 62 Time Setup Use the Time Setup Page to set the time format set the time zone and set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving Time Actual 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 Time Setup US Central Obie Oinin Auto 56 16f 1 SEP 0 Time Format 12 or 24 hour format Time Zone sets the time zone for your city so the GPSMAP 60Cx shows the correct local time Select Other to manually enter a Universal Time Coordinate UTC Offset GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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 Units Setup WGS 84 a Statute E Units Feet ft min Icon Fahrenheit E Position Format sets the coordinates for the system in which a particular location is shown The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees minutes and thousandths of a minute hddd mm mmm GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Ma n Menu gt Setup Menu Map Datum sets the description for geographic location for surveying mapping and navigation and is not actually a map built into the unit The default setting 1s WGS 84 The unit automatically chooses the best datum based on your chosen format For more information about selecting position
39. attery The backlight stays on regardless of this setting when external power is used e Backlight Level turs the backlight up or down Press up on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or down to decrease GARMIN ss Interface Setup control the input and output formats used when connecting GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Setup MENU To access the Interface Setup Page On the Setup Menu Page highlight the Interface icon and press ENTER Serial Data Format sets the data format to one of the following e GARMIN selects the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint route track log and MapSource data with a PC NMEA In NMEA Out supports input and output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3 01 data e TEXT OUT enables ASCII text output of location and velocity information No input e NONE Provides no interfacing capabilities If you select NMEA In NMEA Out or Text Out additional fields then 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual USB Mass Storage allows the microSD card to be used as a USB Mass Storage device It also allows transfer of Track Log Data to Garmin MapSource To activate USB Mass Storage ih Connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable Highlight the on scr
40. ave been automatically installed when you installed the Trip amp Waypoint Manage software 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 the default directory is c Garmin You only need to install the drivers once After the drivers are installed your computer always detects your GPSMAP 60Cx when it is connected USB drivers can be updated periodically You can find updates at www garmin com 19 APPENDIX gt WAAS EGNOS 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 The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service EGNOS is the European version of WAAS and operates in the same manner WAAS is made up of satellites and ground reference stations positioned across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data Master stations located on either coast collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS data correction message Master station uplinks the correction message to the WAAS GEO satellites using a ground uplink station Then WAAS GEO satellites broadcast the WAAS corrected signal to user in the service area 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 throu
41. bottom of the page 0 0070 ac Save calculated track 5 Press ENTER to save the new track to the Saved Tracks list on the Tracks Page 29 Basic OPERATION gt USING TRACKS Navigating a Saved Track When initiated a TracBack route takes you back to the oldest stored track log point 30 To use the TracBack feature i TracBack N 39 51376 S ae W 094 47955 114 Directions to the first turn With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log open highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to open the TracBack Page showing the entire track You are then prompted to select the point you want to go back to Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack x a Select either Follow Road to route back to the selected point using available roadways or select Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel Highlight the Don t Ask Again option and press ENTER if you want to use the same option each time you use TracBack The Map Page opens with directions to the first turn on the track at the top of the page Move in the direction of the first turn When you reach the first turn directions to the next turn are shown and so on 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 t
42. cause these track logs share card space with MapSource mapping data space for additional map storage is reduced GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Press the MENU key and select Card Info to view the amount of card storage space available To read or transfer the gpx files use the USB cable to connect to your PC and enable the USB Mass Storage feature as explained on page 58 You can open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another gpx file compatible application To delete these track logs from the microSD card highlight individual logs and then press ENTER Use the Delete All button to clear the entire list NOTE Do not remove the microSD card from the unit while logging a track as corruption of the data can result To view a track on the map On the Saved Track Page select the Map button and press ENTER to open the Map Page Amap showing the entire track appears Begin and End markers and user waypoints are visible GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt USING TRACKS To calculate the area of a track 1 Start calculation With the Track Log Page open and the Track Log on press MENU to open the Options Menu Highlight Area Calculation and press ENTER to open the Area Calculation Page Press ENTER to start the area calculation As you begin to move and define the area s boundaries a Stop button appears When finished defining the area the calculated area appears at the
43. creating 31 deleting 35 navigating 32 route page options 35 turn previews 33 routing setup 60 satellite page 38 selecting options 7 setup menu 55 display setup 56 geocache setup 61 heading setup 64 map page setup 59 marine setup 62 system setup 55 time setup 62 units setup 63 welcome page setup 65 software license agreement v status bar 7 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual stop resume navigation 41 using the keypad 3 storage vi sun and moon 68 W system setup 55 WAAS EGNOS 80 warnings vii T warranty 84 terminology 6 waypoints 10 time setup 62 averaging a location 13 tracks 26 53 creating 11 area calculation 29 editing 12 clearing 26 man overboard 16 navigating 29 moving 13 saving 27 projecting 14 setup 26 proximity 15 user waypoints on welcome page setup 65 tracks 30 viewing on the map 29 Z track up north up 38 zooming in and out 41 transferring data to a microSD Z00m range 41 card 9 trip computer page 36 52 U units setup 63 unit overview USB mass storage 57 87 For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com 2005 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Tai
44. ctions or proximity to vehicular traffic Playing these games may distract your attention from observing objects in your path Memory Race 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 and then clear the board by aA 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 Open O0n OO nin bse GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual WARNING When playing any of the virtual 1 Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size field and press ENTER to select from the options list Press ENTER to make your selection 2 To begin the game highlight Start and press ENTER 3 To place yourself back in the middle of the game board highlight Re Center and press ENTER Virtua Maze Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen You are fe 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 1 MAIN Menu gt Games MENU GekoSmak GekoSmak is a GPS based game that features you as the player piece Periodically gekos
45. displays All scales above this setting revert to the North Up map orientation Auto Zoom zooms the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of the route segment Detail selects the degree of map detail shown 43 Main Paces gt Map PAGE Lock On Road you can lock the map pointer to show on the nearest road compensating for variances in map position accuracy Map Setup Tracks Page The Tracks Page contains settings for Saved Tracks Track Log Track Points and the Go To Line Mop Setup Tracks S amp PTOE AUTO AUTO 3000 Map Setup Tracks Page Saved Tracks sets the maximum zoom range at which saved tracks are shown on the map Track Log sets the maximum zoom range at which active track logs are shown Track Points sets the maximum number of track points used to record a track e Go To Line selects either a bearing or course line for navigating a track 44 Map Setup Points Page Use the 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 Hap Setup Points S amp P TOS AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Map Setup Points Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Map Setup Text Page Use the Text Page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page Select from None Small Medium or Large Mop Setup Te
46. e 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 running total of distance traveled since the Trip Computer was reset Trip Time Moving the length of time your vehicle has been in motion since the trip computer was reset Trip Time Stopped the length of time that the vehicle has been stopped stationary while the unit was powered on and tracking your location since the trip computer was reset Trip Time Total the total time the unit has been track ing since the trip computer was reset GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt Data FIELD DEFINITIONS Turn the direction and distance to the next turn on an active route Velocity Made Good the rate of closure on a destination based upon your current speed and course of travel Vertical Speed the rate of altitude gain or loss over time Vertical Speed To Dest the measurement of your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude Water Speed This data is acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 60Cx and used to calcu late your current speed over water Water Temperature The temperature of water at a measured depth using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSMAP 60Cx Waypoint At Destination the last point on a route your destination Waypoint At
47. e creates an electronic bread crumb 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 Tracks Percentage of memory used List of saved tracks Tracks Page 26 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 NO bes Onin 30sec Data Card Options GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Wrap When Full causes the track log to record over the oldest data with new data Record Method Distance records track points after a specified distance 1s traveled Time creates track points after a specified time has elapsed Auto allows you choose from five intervals e Interval tecords a track according to the Rec
48. e es ete 62 Bg 2100 PAE EIE mane iene 63 BT a accom 64 ee n 65 Proximity Waypoint sccsssessseseseeeeeees 66 RAP Ai E canician niin nase 66 iii INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS ey PON iE 67 SOWA eee ee ne ee en ee nee ae 67 SUN AMI MOO atcricaanepeiatiniiua ig sesianiasnantnaieds 68 HUM ANG PIS onuraninrcaniniin 69 Games MEI saririsa ein 70 Meno KIG snyssne fal We cen cintieeeeneuunenne 71 Re apen i E ea 1 API E E A A E 2 Fe PARENN EEA AEAN 72 Deas T 73 PRICE csinectnsinariianieaitaneninsdeinioen 74 SC NCAR e 74 Bi e I EEE A S 74 EEEE E I e ARA ET PEE E EE EE TET 74 BI E EE NE eee 74 EY A i 75 Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a CONDIRE on 79 What Is WAAS EGNOS cccsseseeseeeeeeeees 80 Oran TO Se D 81 Map Datums and Location Formats 82 What Are Map Datums cccseeeetetseeeeeeees 82 What Is a Location Format cccssseeeseeeseees 82 FCC Complliannce cscccssecssecssesssesseensenseesaes 83 Limited Warranty cccscsscsssesssesessecenees 84 E E aeeatscaneaedn aes 86 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION 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
49. earing to your destination relative to your current heading direction The compass ring and the pointers work independently to show your Compass direction of movement and the direction to your EA o 059 destination You can choose a bearing pointer or adi Maie course pointer for guidance Bearing ETA At Dest Time To Nest S hi 5 pointer 04 39 00 40 Scale F r The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation The course pointer indicates your course of travel and the distance you drift off course Compass Page Course Pointer When navigating the Compass Page provides Sas es ie The bearing navigation data and directions It uses a graphic pointer indicates compass ring a bearing or course pointer and digital the direction of data fields to show information such as current speed your destination distance to the next point on the route and estimated arrival time Bearing Pointer The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading The bearing or course pointer indicates 48 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Ma n Paces gt Compass PAGE Compass Page Options e Change Data Fields allows you to select the Use the options menu to customize the Compass type of data you want to show in the data fields Page With the Compass Page open press MENU To See page 80 for descriptions for each option select an option highlight it and press ENTER Restore Defaults returns to the factory
50. een USB Mass Storage button and press ENTER Observe an illustration of the GPSMAP 60Cx connected to a computer and an Unplug or Eject icon shown in your PC s system tray or a storage device icon for the microSD on a Macintosh Double click on your PC s My Computer to observe a new Removable Disk Drive listed If drives are networked see the note below If using a Macintosh double click on the icon to view the directory of files on the microSD card 5 Main Menu gt Setup Menu To view storage information for the microSD card Cord Information Prior to downloading od data to the microSD card press the MENU key with 4 20 sm the USB Mass Storage 000i EEE Page open to view data 10 16 card storage information 225 88ne To transfer files to the microSD card 1 58 Double click the My Computer icon on a PC s desktop Browse the PC or Macintosh for the file to copy For a PC highlight the file and select Edit gt Copy and open the drive identified with the GPSMAP 60Cx NOTE If you have several network drives mapped to your computer Windows may experience difficulty assigning a drive letter for your unit microSD card Either log on without connecting to the network or click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Computer Management gt Storage gt Disk Management and remap the drive letter for the GPSMAP 60Cx removable storage device
51. entions the Table of Contents the software license agreement product registration and product care information The Getting Started section provides an overview of the unit how to turn the unit on and to acquire satellites The Basic Operation section provides information about setting up waypoints routes and tracks GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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 about 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 INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Pd en e AA E EE A About This Manual c cccscsseseseseseeseeees i Mammal Lonen on ons 1 Software License Agreement ssssesesee V Product Registration cscsscsssseseseeseeecees V Boie aE oii EEEE AE O V ELUS T Een V Caring for the GPSMAP 60CX scssssee vi eae DE LARE ores vi Liamone MI ai vi Oo ies EAEN NT AIE E vi LEU E E vi E i vii Important Information assssessssssnns
52. ess ENTER and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway graphic Press MENU to display the Options Menu You can do the following Stop navigation recalculate configure data fields from four to three with a destination guidance message change the data fields or restore defaults to factory settings speed Dist To Next ETA 4t Dest Time To Next 00 42 Highway Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to customize your GPSMAP 60Cx To access the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 4 42 27 20 SEP 05 2 Use the ROCKER to 7 highlight the Setup icon and press ENTER Each feature is explained on the pages that follow System Setup Use the System Setup Page to control settings for GPS WAAS Be battery type language external power and custom POI proximity alarms System icon GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual System Setup Ma n Menu gt Setup Menu To access the System Setup Page On the Setup Menu Page highlight the System icon and press ENTER e GPS sets the unit to operate in Normal mode Battery Saver mode GPS Off or Demo Mode e WAAS enables or disables WAAS see page 80 for an explanation of WAAS Battery Type selects the battery type you are using Alkaline Lithium ion or NiMH Text Language sets the unit s on screen language e External Power Lost indicates whether the unit remains on Stay O
53. 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Product Registration Help us to better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at www garmin com registration Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of the GPSMAP 60Cx in case your GPSMAP 60Cx needs service Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Serial Number Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your unit In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 AM
54. eypad After entering and confirming your location changes highlight OK and press ENTER 10 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt CREATING Waypoints USING THE MAP Creating Waypoints Using the Map o Waypoint You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map rem Woo o ooo Page When you pan the map and move the arrow 31 AUG 05 1 26 13P over a map item you see a highlighted description of the item To create a waypoint using the Map Page 1 On the Map Page use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark as a waypoint Information page fora Information page for 2 Press and quickly release ENTER to capture map point with data a map point without and open the information page for the map data item 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 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 To create a new waypoint by entering 4 To change any information on the Waypoint location coordinates Page highlight the appropriate field and 1 Create a new waypoint by pressing MARK press ENTER to open the on screen keypad oe After entering and confirming
55. formats and map datums see page 82 Distance Speed selects the unit of measurement for speed and distance traveled Elevation Vert Speed selects the unit of measurement Feet ft min Meters m min or Meters m sec to use for altitude and rate of ascent Depth selects the unit of measurement Feet Fathoms or Meters to use for depth Requires interface to other devices or marine chart data Temperature selects the unit of measurement Fahrenheit or Celsius to use for temperature 63 Main Menu gt Setup Menu e North Reference provides headings based on a true north reference Offers more options when a choice other than True is selected Heading Setup Use the Heading Setup Page to specify the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate your heading NOTE Unless you have a working knowledge of headings and North referencing it is recommended that you use the default values To access the Heading Setup Page On the Setup Menu Page highlight the Heading icon and press ENTER e Display selects the style cardinal letters degrees or mils to indicate your heading Heading Setup 64 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Welcome Setup Use the Welcome Setup Page to insert a message such as ownership information that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx Welcome Setup To access the Welcome Setup Page On the Setup Menu Page highlight the Welco
56. ghout the majority of the continental United States and portions of Alaska 80 WAAS and EGNOS are just two service providers that adhere to the MOPS Minimum Operational Performance Standard for global satellite based augmentation systems SBAS Eventually there are to be several more services of worldwide geostationary communication satellites that broadcast integrity information and differential correction data as transmitted by ground reference stations 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 For more information go to http gps faa gov Programs WAAS waas htm GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt Loran TD Loran TD Setup not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu actually converts the TD coordinate to a latitude and Press the MENU key twice to open the Main longitude coordinate before storing the waypoint to Menu memory o
57. he 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 Press and hold the ENTER key to open the Mark Waypoint Page Customize the user waypoint highlight OK and press ENTER to save it GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Creating and Using Routes A Route is 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 Route i 5 w HOME Routes Waffle House icon 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc 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 and navigate a route 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 2 Highlight the Routes icon and press ENTER to open the Routes Page 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the New button and press ENTER to open the Route Page 4 With the lt Select Next Point gt field highlighted press ENTER to open the Find Menu 5 Use the Find Menu
58. ht You may want to adjust the backlight to see the screen better E grees the backlight level 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 See page 56 for information about changing the display colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt INITIALIZI
59. its drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles Check your state and local laws and ordinances for similar restrictions Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a result of any other state or local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit See California Vehicle Code Section 26708 a Minnesota Statutes 2005 Section 169 71 viii The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics For more information on the applicability to this product see www erecycle org Garmin POI Loader and Custom POIs Notice Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a custom POI or safety camera database GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Oe GETTING STARTED gt UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview Auxiliary GPS antenna connector Internal under weather cap antenna Power key Color LCD display USB connector port under weather cap External data auxiliary power port GPSMAP 60Cx under weather cap DAOIS Carry lanyard attachment slot Battery w compartment locking D Ring compartment cover Keypad GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Installing the Bat
60. k Trip Store ne Recent Finds icon List of recently found items E La Quinta Inn Lenex Best Western Inn ES Equicenter Waffle House E Bonk of the Prairiet it Great Mall 16 Theat 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 18 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 e Average Location sample a waypoint location over time and averages the result for a more accurate location reference See page 13 for more information e Project Waypoint create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual bearing and distance from your location See page 14 for more information Find Near Here return to the Find Menu where you can sea
61. lect an alarm tone select the Proximity Alarm Tones button and press ENTER to es open the Proximity Alarm Tones Setup Page rOXIMI i eels 2 Highlight each alarm field and press ENTER to check box view the list of tones 3 Select a tone from the list and press ENTER 4 Activate the alarms by placing a check in the box 2 Highlight the Proximity icon and press atthe bottom of the page Tone5s ENTER to open the Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu e ee Speed alerts are proximity Tone 8 x 3 Highlight an empty line and press ENTER to points obtained from Tone 5 zl open the Find Menu services provided by using 4 Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from the optional PO Loader any other group of map points and press ENTER see page 26 to open the information page for the item GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 15 Basic OPERATION gt USING THE FIND MENU To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list To remove or review a single entry highlight the waypoint press ENTER and then select Remove or Review OR To remove all waypoints from the list press MENU highlight Remove All and press ENTER Man OverBoard MOB Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man Overboard MOB feature This 1s an application for marking a location on water where you cannot stop quickly and must return to a point where there are no landmarks
62. me 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Setup MENU 2 When finished highlight OK and press ENTER to close Turn the unit off and then on again to view your welcome message GARMIN GPSmap 60Cx Hi Henry f GPS M ope 0 A c Welcome message 65 MAIN MENU gt PRoximity Waypoints Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location The alarm circle can help you avoid restricted locations For more information on proximity waypoints see the Proximity Waypoints section on page 15 Calendar Use the calendar to view sunrise and sunset times moon phase hunt and fish probabilities and archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to for any given day and location To use the calendar 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 2 Select the Calendar icon and press ENTER 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 66 Press MENU to open the Options Menu Highlight Add Point and press ENTER to open the Find Menu Select the type of point you want to place on the Day Page See page 16 for details on using the Find Feature With the inf
63. mp SNRs oo a a If you are using the course pointer option and you To select the course pointer or the bearing drift away from the line of travel from your original pointer location to your destination the course deviation 1 Press MENU to open the Compass Page indicator arrow with horizontal dotted line provides Options Menu The bearing pointer is the graphic indication of drift right or left according 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 to the scale shown at the edge of the compass ring Move to the right or left to get back on course This is most efficient if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path 50 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual MAIN Paces gt Compass PAGE Data Fields You can show three or four data fields on the Compass Page ee Fe Dist To Dest Bearing Dist To Dest Bearing Destination Time of Day Destination Jerry s Bait Shop ee N B 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 submenu appears 3 Select the number of data fields you want to show on the 4 Data Fields Compass Page and press ENTER GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual To change data fields Press MENU to open the Compass Page
64. n or turns off Turn Off when external power is removed from the unit Proximity Alarms indicates whether custom POI Points of Interest proximity alarms are on or off 55 Main Menu gt Setup Menu System Setup Menu The System Setup Menu contains Restore Defaults Card Info and Software Version Use Restore Defaults to return the System Setup fields to their original values and Card Info to view microSD card status Software Version shows the software version and unit identification number Display Setup Auto Gf Diamond E Sapphire zl Display Setup Use the Display Setup Page to select a screen color scheme for day and night viewing You can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness Shortening the timeout and lowering the brightness can significantly save on battery power 15 Seconds l To access the Display Setup Page On the Setup Menu Page highlight the Display icon and press ENTER Display Mode sets the display to Day Night or Auto mode Select Auto to automatically 56 Use the Interface Setup Page to your unit to external devices switch from day to night at sunset and change back at sunrise Daytime Color Scheme Nighttime Color Scheme sets the color scheme to use when operating in Day or Night mode Backlight Timeout sets the backlight to stay on when it 1s turned on or to time out after a selected period of time has elapsed when using the b
65. nnnnsnnensnnnnns viii Getting SNe O crp 1 UNIE VOT VIEW surnicavciienmeniosreacauaseeimecanss 1 Instalime tbe Batteries acccsscsssrvinsnseassraroeanertinesssaveise 2 Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 60CXx seses 4 PR h Backi ii cossnissnusnannnn Initializing the GPS Receiver 5 Using the GPSMAP 60CX cccesessesesenees 6 Understanding Terms i scsssssassecssecasssasenensevssassenaveas 6 ii Selecting Options and Entering Data eee 7 Usmg the Sotos Dif ct aamniemetaanineiiania 7 CCC SS simran 8 Using the Mapping Databases ccseeeeeeeeseeees 8 Basic Operation cccsscssssssecsseessesseeaes 10 Creating and Using Waypoints s 10 Marking Your Current Location cceseseeeeeees 10 Creating Waypoints Using the Map ll Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates 11 Editing Waypoints ccccccccsssesscseseseeseeeseseeeeees 12 Deleting WAV DOING asien 12 Averaging a Waypoint s Location 13 PERO WAV ONG eia 14 Using Proximity Waypoints E Man OverBoard MOB cccccscscesecccesesseeesesees 16 Using the Find Menu csssesssesessesnees 16 POG BT NI nrnna 17 Kocont FIKS oniinn 18 Using the Find Item Information Page 18 Find Information Page Options Menu 0 18 Finding BOA asna 20 Finding a Geocache sasennsennnniaeas 20 POE E a 21 PRE AT air py Finding an AGS annans 22 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Fiuding an LD seiis 2
66. nter Select ENTER Category for those groups such as Food amp Drink and eo Lodging Use these options to limit your search Ee Re a Find By Name Select Category Change Reference MERU If you know the name of the location you want to find use the Find By Name option N 1 Way Cleaning Service Find By Name 1 2 Price Store To find a location using Find By Name 1 Press FIND to open the Find Menu sane i 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the icon for the type of item for which you want to search and 5 Highlight the location in the Find list and press press ENTER ENTER The item s information page opens allowing you to save the item as a waypoint show the item on the map or automatically create a route to the item Go To 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 17 Basic OPERATION gt RECENT FINDS 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 ihe Recent Finds E hHicrotel Inn amp Suite EX80lathe Karate Acade Grid Iron Sports Ba H K Office Products Phillips 66 W Qui
67. o 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 Eo a Status Bar GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Power to the unit 1s provided by either batteries or from an auxiliary source AC DC or USB adapter The Battery Power icon MMi shows the remaining power as the battery is depleted The Auxiliary Power icon M 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 12 volt DC adapter Satellite signal status is shown when searching for or acquiring satellites HMI when a 2D fix EJ is attained and when a 3D fix Hem is attained four or more satellites are received The Backlight icon Raj appears when the backlight is on Backlighting is off by default when you turn the unit on The backlight uses a significant amount of battery power The USB Universal Serial Bus Cable Connection icon E appears when the unit is in communication with a PC GETTING STARTED gt ON SCREEN MESSAGES On Screen Messages When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs an on screen message appears In each case the condition is described and often a remedy provided Press ENTER to acknowledge
68. oints up 1 Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu Press Enter to start and blast away and press ENTER The Game Overview Page appears Beast Hunt 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 Although not a true GPS game Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills in which 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 When you land on a shaded platform you are are transported by slides that 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 located and miss the dragon you lose 4 Use the Rocker to jump from platform to platform 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 locations of the dragon hazards slides and warning platforms A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and losses 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 3 APPENDIX gt
69. olor Single Color indicates whether each satellite shows 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Map Page The GPSMAP 60Cx comes with a built in basemap that includes a database of cities interstates state and county highways exit information and lake and river outlines The standard basemap can be enhanced using MapSource or BlueChart data Two map operating modes position mode and pan mode determine what cartography is shown on the map display Position mode pans the map to keep your present location in the display area The position marker shows your travel on the Map Page When you press the ROCKER the GPSMAP 60Cx enters pan mode which moves the map to keep the white arrow N 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 items highlighted on the map GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Ma n Paces gt Map PAGE 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 To show data fields on the Map Page 1 Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu
70. opulated with your current region You do not have to specify a city in the lt Enter City gt because the database has information for the entire region However you can select a city if you want to reduce the possible number of address matches Addresses Kansas O O lt Enter City gt lt Enter Number gt lt Enter Street Nome gt B Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Highlight the lt Enter Number gt field and press ENTER Type the street number using the on screen keypad When finished highlight OK and press ENTER Highlight the lt Enter Street Name gt field and press ENTER The street list opens 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 Select the address you want and press ENTER to open the Address information page Addresses ddress Konsos lt Enter City gt 63000 o Mission o o 6300 Mission Dr Mission Hills KS 66208 Matching Information addresses Page 23 Finding an Intersection If you downloaded optional detailed mapping data use the Intersections icon on the Find Menu to search for an intersection When you enter the two street names and a city the Find feature matches that data with intersections in the map database To find an intersection 1 Press FIND to open the Find Menu 2 Highlight the In
71. or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin GPSMAP AutoLocate TracBack BlueChart and MapSource are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin O This product includes technology owned by SiRF Technology Inc SIRF s technology is protected by U S and foreign Star patents pending and issued SiRF SiRFstar and the SiRF logo are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology Inc C SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are trademarks of SiRF Technology Inc microSD is a trademark of The SD Card Association TransFlash is a trademark of the SanDisk Corporation March 2007 Part Number 190 00481 00 Rev G Printed in Taiwan 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 manual conv
72. ord Method Time Distance or Auto and Interval Time Distance or Frequency Enter a specific distance time or frequency e Color selects the color of the active track Log Track to Data Card tecords the current track log to the microSD card in addition to the unit s internal memory Using this option allows you to record a large number of track points depending on the capacity of the microSD card This feature is a tool for use by advanced GPS users with special applications for track log data Track logs on the data card are gpx GPS position data files and are not used by your unit To learn more about gpx files search the Web for subjects titled GPX or GPS Exchange Format GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Usinc TRACKS To save the entire track log 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 2 Select the Tracks icon and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page 3 Highlight the Save button and press ENTER A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track Select Yes and press ENTER to save the track A Saving Track message appears followed by the Saved Track Page Use the Saved Track page to rename the track view the track distance and calculated area and specify a color for the track on the Map Page m Saved Track Track 26 SEP 05 Track Moree distance Calculated 05 ai area Track color EE Dk Red TracBaock Saved Track Page ar Basic
73. ormation page for that point displayed highlight the Use button and press ENTER to place the point reference on the Day Page Toremove points from a Day Page press MENU to open the Options Menu Select Remove Points and press ENTER to display the Remove Points Options List To view other calendar formats Sun and Moon or Hunt and Fish extended data for a specific date and location press the MENU key and use the ROCKER to make your choice GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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 Calculator 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual ee Options Menus Ma n Menu gt 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 Stopwatch Laps Lap Distance 0 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 Time 00 00 00 Total Lap 4g Lap 00 00 00 TEs ml he To access the stopwatch 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 2 Select the Stopwatch icon and press ENTER To start the stopwatch Highlight the Start button and press
74. other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product www garmin com products gpsmap60cx Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Compliance This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 310 83 APPENDIX gt LIMITED WARRANTY 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 84 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
75. p display at your current location with REF below it 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 Move the arrow to the point you want to measure to The distance between the two points is shown in the upper right corner of the Map Page Press QUIT to cancel Map Pointer h 2020 6 16 E Push pin H 09445 1231 hie indicating the Measured beginning distance point of the measurement End point of R measurement labeled REF mapsource GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Turning Declutter On or Off You can remove unwanted items from the Map Page display declutter the display such as map item titles and icons This is useful when the map is zoomed to a scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons that remain the same size regardless of the map scale To turn declutter on or off 1 Press MENU to open the Map Page Options menu 2 Highlight Turn Declutter On and press ENTER OR To turn Declutter off press MENU select Turn Declutter Off and press ENTER GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Ma n Paces gt Map PAGE CLOUTH F ra i P dia a RENO e a 10 cs 3 a a CJ DRE fae Map with declutter off Map with declutter on Restoring Defaults Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map settings to factory settings 4 Main Paces gt Compass PAGE Com pass Page the direction b
76. p info page The list of maps stored on the microSD card appears A check mark indicates the map is shown on the Map Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Ma n Paces gt Map PAGE Changing the Zoom Range Map Orientation You can change the zoom range on the Map Page to There are two map orientation options North Up view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger orients the map like a paper map Track Up orients the area with less detail Press IN to decrease the zoom map in the direction of travel When using Track Up range and show an area with greater detail press the North arrow indicates the orientation Set the map OUT to increase the zoom range and show a larger orientation using the Setup Map option area with less detail Map Page Options Use the Map Page Options Menu to customize the Map Page With the Map Page open press MENU To select an option highlight it and press ENTER Zoom in Zoom out oo Recalculate The current zoom range setting is shown in the HMR lower left corner of the Map Page If no further map Setup Hop cs M Measure Distance information is available overzoom appears under Turn Declutter On Restore Defaults the zoom range When using MapSource detailed maps mapsource appears below the scale The following options are available ei Loeety Stop Resume Navigation stops or resumes Map ranges navigation disabled when there is no active navigation GPSMA
77. page for the item OR Press MENU to open the Options Menu where you can select options to help you narrow your search 4 Highlight the item you want from the list and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected item All Points of Interest Fast Food Dairy Queen Quiktrip Quiktrip Toni s Hair Fashions Bank of the Prairie aAt 1447 E 151st St Olathe KS 66062 Bank of the Prairie 913 829 7874 Indian Trail Junior Hig Located in Olathe Kansas GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt SEARCHING FOR A POINT OF INTEREST 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 current location listed first All Points of Interest Find by Nome Nearest Containing Change Reference Narrow search criteria using the Options Menu s Dairy Queen Located in Olathe Kansas POI Loader amp Custom Points of Interest You can create your own category for points of interest by using the optional Garmin POI Loader utility accessible from the Garmin Web site www garmin com products poiloader Follow the Help instructions to use the POI Loader 25 Basic OPERATION gt USING TRACKS Using Tracks The Tracks featur
78. pei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00481 00 Rev G
79. point GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt AVERAGING A WAYPOINT S LOCATION To move a waypoint on the Map Page Averaging a Waypoint s Location 1 On the Find Menu highlight the Waypoints You can average a new waypoint location over time to icon and press ENTER to open the Waypoints produce a more accurate location Page 2 Select the waypoint you want to move and gt NOTE You must have a GPS Satellite fix press ENTER The Waypoint Page opens before you can average a waypoint s location 3 Highlight the Map button and press ENTER to A YOU AVET OL a ONE 1l iS been saved to the waypoints list and the Mark Waypoint page is closed even if you return to that waypoint location the unit appears to show the waypoint on the map 4 Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to the waypoint be averaging the waypoint but it is actually 5 Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a averaging a new point at your current location new location on the map and press ENTER Therefore only average a waypoint when you first create it Map Pointer n To use averaging to calculate a more H gaq ONS accurate location 1 Before saving a new waypoint press the MENU key to open the Options list 2 Highlight the Average Location option and press ENTER to open the Average Location Page Original ay location va New location Moving a waypoint GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 13 Basic OPERATION gt PROJ
80. points 1 2 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu Highlight the Routes icon and press ENTER to open the Routes Page Select a saved route and press ENTER Highlight a point on the Route Page and press ENTER to open an options menu Highlight Review and press ENTER to open the information page for the route point You can select Save save the point as a waypoint Map show the point on the Map Page or Go To navigate to the point Waypoint W Garmin N 38 51 337 u 094 47 941 Route point review options Information page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc ROUTES To delete a route Off Road Transition 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu wo E 2 Highlight the Routes icon and press ENTER to open the Routes Page then open a route tolh 3 Press MENU to open the Options Menu Route leg 4 Toclear the list of saved routes press MENU peda from the routes list and highlight Delete All Routes and press ENTER A confirmation message appears asking Do you really want to delete all routes Select Yes and press ENTER Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are To select the off road transition for a route within the entered distance the GPSMAP 60Cx leads 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu you to the next point on your route 2 Highlight the Routes icon and press ENTER to open the Routes Page 3 Press MENU to open the Option
81. r using it for navigation Because of this 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in and press ENTER to open the Setup Menu the world 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Units icon You must know your GRI chain number and and press ENTER to open the Units Setup secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position Page For more information read our LORAN TD Position 4 Highlight the Position Format field and press Format Handbook available on the Garmin Web site ENTER to open the format list at www garmin com support userManual jsp 5 Highlight Loran TD and press ENTER to open the Loran Setup Page Loran TD 6 To change the settings of any of the five fields highlight the field press ENTER to select from options or enter the setting data 7 When finished highlight the Save button and press ENTER If the active GRI Chain secondary stations or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created the waypoint references the active GRI chain and secondary stations and adjusts the TD coordinates accordingly Remember that the GPSMAP 60Cx is GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 81 APPENDIX gt Map Datums AND LOCATION FORMATS Map Datums and Location Formats 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 ou
82. rch for map items near the item defined on the information page Change Reference point to a new location on the Map Page using the pointer Set Proximity program an alarm to sound when you are within a 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 Map Information show the map from which the map item originated GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt FIND INFORMATION PAGE OPTIONS To find an item near another item 1 2 Press FIND to open the Find Menu Select an icon on the Find Menu and press ENTER Highlight an item in the Find list and press ENTER to open the information page Press MENU to open the Options Menu highlight Find Near Here and press ENTER The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item selected on the information page Select a category icon and press ENTER to open a Find list of items near the item 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 ENTER 3 Press
83. re installed microSD card Other units configured for use in large geographic regions Pacific require a larger capacity microSD card to store enough useful mapping data not provided To install or remove the microSD card t Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the unit and remove the two batteries Locate the card tray at the center of the battery compartment and check to be certain the card is installed in the tray To remove the card slide the tray cover up then lift it toward you to remove the card from the tray To re insert the card lay the card in the tray close the tray and replace the batteries and cover when finished To transfer map data to the microSD card 1 Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the upper back of the unit It recommended that you use the USB port rather than the serial connection port for faster data transfer GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt TRANSFERRING DATA TO A MICROSD Carp 2 J The 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 L under weather Pry Detail of microSD card tray in battery compartment OCR Connect the USB cable provided with the unit to the USB port on your PC and to the mini USB port on the back of the unit Follow instructions for selecting and
84. ressing ENTER The Reset Page offers options for resetting trip computer data clearing the track log and deleting saved tracks waypoints and routes From this page you can select individual items select all and unselect all When you make a selection 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 Big Numbers allows you to view significant data at a glance with fewer fields and 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 data to factory settings GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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 twice To select an item on the Main Menu highlight the menu item and press ENTER Moin Menu 2 Highway D Setup Proximity Calendar Hunt amp Fish Games 2 38 98 e4 AUG 05 Main Menu GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual the Main Page sequence that icon no longer appears on the Main Menu NOTE If a page from the menu is added to MAIN Menu gt TRACKS 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
85. rolled by the ROCKER The following terms are used throughout this manual Highlight move the highlighted area on the screen up down left or right with the ROCKER to select individual fields Field the location on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered Highlight a field using the ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options On screen button use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press ENTER to select the button Scroll bar when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list To scroll through a list press up or down on the ROCKER or use Zoom In to scroll a set of items and Zoom Out to scroll the entire screen Default the factory setting saved in the unit s memory You can change many settings but you can also revert to the factory default settings See page 47 w 24 AUG 05 11 14 17 AH N 38 51 395 Field H034 47 346 NE 19 On screen buttons GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt SELECTING OPTIONS AND ENTERING DATA Selecting Options and Entering Data Use the ROCKER to highlight 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 Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up down right or left on the menu to highlight the option you want and press ENTER t
86. s Menu 4 Select Off Road Transition and press Using the Route Page Options ENTER to open the Off Route Transition Page The Route Page shows all points stored in memory for 5 Highlight the Route Leg Transition field and the route selected on the Routes Page Press MENU Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route press ENTER to view the list of options to open the Route Page Options Menu Select the 6 Select the method to use Manual or option and press ENTER to display the option page Distance when advancing the route to the Remove All removes all waypoints from the next point saved route GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 35 Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc ROUTES e Reverse Route teverses the order of the route 2 Select Profile and press ENTER to display points in the saved route the route profile answer the use data prompt e Profile creates a vertical and press ENTER Reverse Route profile of the route Copy Route A NOTE Profiles are available only if Garmin elete Route Copy Route makes a Change Data Fields MapSource U S Topo 24K map data is used Restore Defaults copy of the saved route with the same name but Options Menu Options Menu followed by a number 7 Kl Stop Navigation e Delete Route deletes the saved route Recalculate e Change Data Fields selects different values Show Arrival Times MENU for the two
87. save a track log or enable the TracBack feature for the current track log For more information see page 27 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 OOhrs Olmin 3D sec Tracks Page Track Log Setup 53 Main Menu gt HigHway PAGE 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 and time to next point on the route The list of data shown 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 1s represented by a center line down the middle of the graphic As you move toward each point on your route the graphic shows the direction you should move to stay on course to the next point Five scale settings allow you to zoom in or out on the highway when you use move the ROCKER up or down 54 To navigate using the Highway Page 1 While navigating press the PAGE key to cycle to the Main Menu Highlight the Highway icon and pr
88. settings Stop Navigation Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Recalculate Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer work independently of each other The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination and the Compass Page course pointer indicates your relationship to a course Options Menu i ae line leading to the destination The following options are available If the bearing pointer arrow 1s 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 e Recalculate recalculates the destination path continue in that direction The bearing pointer always e Course or Bearing Pointer toggles between points to the destination regardless of the direction the course arrow and the bearing pointer you are moving This is most efficient if you must move around obstacles for example lakes or private property in your path Stop or Resume Navigation turns active navigation for a route or a Go To on or off Data Fields allows you to select the number of data fields that appear on the Compass Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 49 Main Paces gt Compass PAGE Det Bearno la ye ae De ae Ty A Aas FE The saath pointer always indicates the direction to The course pointer indicates your course of travel from T Dek s p lt A E eS lt a
89. t 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 reference and the GPSMAP 60Cx can be set to match 82 most commonly used datum data 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 ensure the most accurate navigation What Is a Location Format Your current location is viewed on the GPS in the form of coordinates Because different maps and charts 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 for other coordinate systems UTM UPS Universal Transverse Mercator Universal Polar Stereographic projection formats 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 user definable grid for the advanced user GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual FCC Compliance C The GPSMAP 60Cx complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices
90. teries To install the Lanyard The GPSMAP 60Cx operates on two AA batteries 1 Place the loop of the lanyard through the slot not included which are installed in the back of the at the upper left side on the back of the unit unit You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries See 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull tight page 55 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 Lanyard is molded into the battery installation compartment 3 Reinstall the battery cover by aligning the back cover with the unit and turning the Battery D Ring 1 4 turn clockwise Compartment Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 60Cx when you do not expect to use the unit for several months Refer to page 9 for information on accessing the Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed microSD data card in the battery compartment 2 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt Usine THE GPSMAP 60 Cx KeEyrap Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad POWER key e Press and hold to turn the unit ROCKER key on or off e Press up down left or right to e Press and release to adjust the highlight options and to enter data backlighting or move the map panning arrow IN OUT Zoom Keys A PAGE key e Press to zoom
91. terproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury e When installing the unit in a vehicle place the unit securely so that it does not obstruct the driver s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls such as the steering wheel foot pedals or transmission levers Do not place in front of or above any airbag See diagram Do not mount where driver s unsecured on field of vision is the vehicle blocked dashboard Do not place Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment e When navigating carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation INTRODUCTION gt WARNING sources including information from street signs visual sightings and maps For safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner Do not become distracted by the unit while driving and always be fully aware of all driving conditions Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit s screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible
92. tersections icon and press ENTER to open the Intersections Page 3 If your unit has a GPS fix the lt Enter Region gt field is populated with your current region You do not have to specify a city in the lt Enter City gt because the database has information for the entire region However you can select a city if you want to reduce the possible number of intersection matches 4 Highlight the lt Enter Street 1 gt field and press ENTER 5 Type the street name using the on screen keypad When finished highlight OK and press ENTER again 24 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter a street name in the lt Enter Street 2 gt field When finished a list of matches appears below 7 Select an intersection and press ENTER to open the information page Intersection Quivira Rd N ntersections Enter City gt Quivira Rd amp College Blyd W Intersection Information Page List of matching intersections 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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
93. the order highlight the page and press ENTER Select Move and To access the Page Sequence Setup Page On the Setup Menu Page highlight the Page Sequence icon and press ENTER 2 Highlight the option and press ENTER 3 As you move down the list each different tone press up or down on the ROCKER to move sounds Press ENTER to select a tone the page up or down in the list Press ENTER To set Proximity Alarm Tones when finished 1 To select an alarm tone select the Proximity 2 To insert a new page highlight the page you Alarm Tones button and press ENTER to want to insert before in the order and press open the Proximity Alarm Tones Setup Page ENTER Select Insert then select a page from 2 Selecta tone for each alarm from the list for the list and press ENTER each field and press ENTER 3 To remove a page highlight the page and press Speed alerts are obtained by using POI loader ENTER Select Remove and press ENTER 1506 PAJEG Map Page Setup The Map Page Setup information is located on page 43 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 59 Main Menu gt Setup Menu Routing Setup Use the Routing Setup Page to customize the manner in which routing functions behave To access the Routing Setup Page 1 On the Setup Menu Page highlight the Routing icon and press ENTER 2 Highlight the Follow Road Options button to open the Follow Road Options Page where you can select additional route options Routing Setup Follow Road
94. 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 31 Methods of navigating to a destination 32 e Ifyou 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 unit creates a route composed of several user waypoints or Find items with the last being your destination It navigates directly from point to point Before each turn in the route a 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 1s active Selecting the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup Page allow both Go To navigation and point to point routing to navigate using roads Routes use existing roadways 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 a graphic of the turn If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route a message
95. to that effect appears Navigating a Route After you create a route you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list To navigate a saved route 1 2 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu Highlight the Routes icon and press ENTER to open the Routes Page Highlight a saved route and press ENTER to open the Route Page Highlight the Navigate button and press ENTER To stop navigating press MENU select Stop Navigation and press ENTER Using the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and shows an 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual To 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 3 While navigating a 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 Route OAK PR TACO AI OAK PARK H Taco Via lt Select Next Point gt gm ee un G Leg Dist Leg Time 0 o_o 02n MOD Route Page Route on the Map Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AN
96. umbers Data Fields Recalculate New Location Change Data Fields Guidance Text Course Pointer GPS Elevation Restore Defaults Data Fields MENU ar Measure Distance Change Data Fields m ENU Turn Declutter On Calibrate Compass Satellite Trip Computer Restore Defaults Restore Defaults Page Options i ge P Page Options Map Page Compass Page Menu Menu Options Menu Options Menu GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual af Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the receiver status satellite locations satellite signal strength and the receiver s current location when the unit receives signals from at least three satellites Receiver oa PEELE status Location Satellite location Satellite Heading bug signal indicates your strength direction of Satellite Page movement The larger circle beneath the satellite icons represents the horizon surrounding you and the smaller circle a position approximately 45 above your current position Imagine that you are in the center of a clear dome with the satellites moving over its outer surface 38 Using the Satellite Page Options Menu Press MENU to open the Options Menu Track Up Multicolor New Location GPS Elevation Use With GPS Off On enables you to turn the GPS receiver on or off Track Up North Up indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with North toward the top of the display or your current track toward the top of the screen Multic
97. unt Kit allows installation on a bicycle handlebar Battery Pack rechargeable NiMH AA battery kit USA receptacle Retractable Lanyard tetains unit on a tether For a complete list of available accessories for use with the GPSMAP 60Cx refer to the Garmin Web site http garmin com products gpsmap60cx GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual 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 Trip amp Waypoint Manager software 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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual NOTE Fully install the supplied MapSource APPENDIX gt CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector 1 Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the GPSMAP 60Cx 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 Information about the USB Drivers The USB drivers should h
98. xt S amp PTOS Small Hedium Medium Medium Map Setup Text Page Map Setup Information Page The Text Page shows a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic 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 Press MENU to view the list of map display options Map Setup Information S amp P TOS Overland Pork Kans as City Select Nort h America v7 Sep 2 Map Setup Information Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner s Manual Main Paces gt Map PAGE Map Setup Marine Page Use the Map Setup Marine Page to customize settings for Marine Colors Spot Soundings Light Sectors and Symbol Sets when using downloaded marine charts MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data Hap Setup Marine SLET Map Setup Marine Page e Marine Colors toggles marine colors on or off on the Map Page Spot Soundings toggles spot soundings on or off on the Map Page Light Sectors select Off Auto or ON Symbol Set select the symbol set to use Auto GARMIN NOAA or International 45 Ma n Paces gt Map PAGE Measuring Distance You can measure the distance between two map items 46 To measure distance between two points i Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu Highlight Measure Distance and press ENTER An on screen arrow appears on the ma

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

Two Line FWP w_Wifi AP User`s Guide  LOOKY BROCHURE1f priced675  Manuel d`utilisation  Tractor Diagnostics with a Fluke 98  Solutions for the Motorola 68360 User`s Guide  Melissa 245-014 User's Manual  AT&T System 25 User's Manual    Progress Lighting P3690-20 Instructions / Assembly  User Guide  

Copyright © All rights reserved. Failed to retrieve file