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WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is being provided in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. WARNING: This product, its ... at a reasonable cost. GPSmap 60C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which could affect the accuracy and performance of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide...
WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is being provided in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. WARNING: This product, its ... at a reasonable cost. GPSmap 60C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which could affect the accuracy and performance of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide...
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... Started 1-7 Battery Installation and Start Up 1 Key Functions 2 Unit Features 3 Initialization 4 The Satellite Page 4 Navigating with the GPSmap 60C 5 The Main Page Sequence 6 The Main Page Features 7 Table of Contents Section 3: GPS Navigation 8-54 The Map Page 8 The Compass Page 14 The Trip Computer Page 16 Using Waypoints 17 Using Find 21 The Main...
... Started 1-7 Battery Installation and Start Up 1 Key Functions 2 Unit Features 3 Initialization 4 The Satellite Page 4 Navigating with the GPSmap 60C 5 The Main Page Sequence 6 The Main Page Features 7 Table of Contents Section 3: GPS Navigation 8-54 The Map Page 8 The Compass Page 14 The Trip Computer Page 16 Using Waypoints 17 Using Find 21 The Main...
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GPSmap 60C Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features 57-65 Calendar 57 Alarm Clock 58 Calculator 58 Stopwatch 59 Sun and Moon Tables 60 Hunt and Fish Tables 61 GPS Enhanced Games 62 Non-Enhanced Game 65 Section 5: Appendix 66-83 Accessories 66 Specifications 68 Data Field Definitions 70 Connecting the GPSmap 60C to a Computer 74 Downloading MapSource Map Data 75 UTC Offset Chart 76 Map Datums and Position Formats 77 Loran TD Setup 78 WAAS and DGPS 79 Wiring Diagram 80 Index 81 Limited Warranty 83 viii
GPSmap 60C Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features 57-65 Calendar 57 Alarm Clock 58 Calculator 58 Stopwatch 59 Sun and Moon Tables 60 Hunt and Fish Tables 61 GPS Enhanced Games 62 Non-Enhanced Game 65 Section 5: Appendix 66-83 Accessories 66 Specifications 68 Data Field Definitions 70 Connecting the GPSmap 60C to a Computer 74 Downloading MapSource Map Data 75 UTC Offset Chart 76 Map Datums and Position Formats 77 Loran TD Setup 78 WAAS and DGPS 79 Wiring Diagram 80 Index 81 Limited Warranty 83 viii
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... enter data or move the map panning arrow. PAGE Key • Press to cycle through lists, highlight fields, on -screen messages. MENU Key • Press and release to view options for MOB. QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. 2 GPSmap 60C IN FIND OUT PAGE MARK ...• Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off. • Press and Release to scroll up or down a list. GPSmap 60C Getting Started Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From any time to mark your current location as a waypoint. FIND Key...
... enter data or move the map panning arrow. PAGE Key • Press to cycle through lists, highlight fields, on -screen messages. MENU Key • Press and release to view options for MOB. QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. 2 GPSmap 60C IN FIND OUT PAGE MARK ...• Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off. • Press and Release to scroll up or down a list. GPSmap 60C Getting Started Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From any time to mark your current location as a waypoint. FIND Key...
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...until enough signals are acquired to each satellite. Options Menu Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals 4 Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSmap 60C, the GPS receiver begins to search for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is called "initialization" and can use.... 2. While the GPS receiver is searching for satellites in the array. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle a position 45o from 5 to receive satellite signals, you use the Map Page to minutes. ...
...until enough signals are acquired to each satellite. Options Menu Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals 4 Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSmap 60C, the GPS receiver begins to search for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is called "initialization" and can use.... 2. While the GPS receiver is searching for satellites in the array. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle a position 45o from 5 to receive satellite signals, you use the Map Page to minutes. ...
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...receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the display at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of navigating to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. There are three methods of other features. Go To - 4. If, for details. Active Navigation is displayed. GPSmap 60C... now ready to a destination with GPSmap 60C A Go To A Route A Track 5 Press and release the PAGE key until the Map Page is supported by three of the Main Pages: The Map Page graphically shows you your current location, marks your GPSmap 60C, the solution could be as simple...
...receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the display at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of navigating to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. There are three methods of other features. Go To - 4. If, for details. Active Navigation is displayed. GPSmap 60C... now ready to a destination with GPSmap 60C A Go To A Route A Track 5 Press and release the PAGE key until the Map Page is supported by three of the Main Pages: The Map Page graphically shows you your current location, marks your GPSmap 60C, the solution could be as simple...
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...6 Trip Computer Page Options Map Page Options Compass Page Main Menu Compass Page Options There are no Main Menu Options at the Main Page level To view each Main Page: 1. Press and release the PAGE key repeatedly to display the list of the Main Pages. GPSmap 60C Getting Started The Main Page... Sequence When you turn on the GPSmap 60C, you can see the Power On Page followed by the Satellite Page, which is also displayed. When navigating a ...
...6 Trip Computer Page Options Map Page Options Compass Page Main Menu Compass Page Options There are no Main Menu Options at the Main Page level To view each Main Page: 1. Press and release the PAGE key repeatedly to display the list of the Main Pages. GPSmap 60C Getting Started The Main Page... Sequence When you turn on the GPSmap 60C, you can see the Power On Page followed by the Satellite Page, which is also displayed. When navigating a ...
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... the map. • Customize the map display to pan the map with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. When in dim light. The map display can use the Map Page to map items by a dotted line. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented...
... the map. • Customize the map display to pan the map with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. When in dim light. The map display can use the Map Page to map items by a dotted line. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented...
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..., a small outline arrow (Panning Arrow) can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to Zoom the map scale rapidly. The GPSmap 60C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in the lower left hand side of the display is no longer accurate, the word, "...the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is shown in units of measurement selected in so far that follow. Press and hold to view areas not shown on the list. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle ...
..., a small outline arrow (Panning Arrow) can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to Zoom the map scale rapidly. The GPSmap 60C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in the lower left hand side of the display is no longer accurate, the word, "...the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is shown in units of measurement selected in so far that follow. Press and hold to view areas not shown on the list. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle ...
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.... Measures the distance from your current location to a destination. You can block out road details when the map is used. Allows you want to use to other geographic features. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the top of the page showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time. Some...
.... Measures the distance from your current location to a destination. You can block out road details when the map is used. Allows you want to use to other geographic features. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the top of the page showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time. Some...
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...navigation data fields. 3. Highlight your selection and entry, use the ROCKER key to the next field and repeat the process. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields To change Data Fields: 1. After you display the data fields, a "Change Data ...the Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key to move to highlight the Data Fields option and press ENTER. 2. Three Data Fields Four Data Fields Some Data Field Options are related to the display of data received from a list of types of navigation data to the GPSmap 60C....
...navigation data fields. 3. Highlight your selection and entry, use the ROCKER key to the next field and repeat the process. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields To change Data Fields: 1. After you display the data fields, a "Change Data ...the Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key to move to highlight the Data Fields option and press ENTER. 2. Three Data Fields Four Data Fields Some Data Field Options are related to the display of data received from a list of types of navigation data to the GPSmap 60C....
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...message field will display GPS Status information. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. Select the desired option "Always Show," "Never Show," or "Show When Navigating" and press ENTER to the Map Setup section on page ... when using one of the navigation methods described on page 49. 12 Guidance Message when navigating To Setup the Map: Refer to activate. With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Guidance Text Options Menu. 3. Highlight the Guidance Text Option...
...message field will display GPS Status information. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. Select the desired option "Always Show," "Never Show," or "Show When Navigating" and press ENTER to the Map Setup section on page ... when using one of the navigation methods described on page 49. 12 Guidance Message when navigating To Setup the Map: Refer to activate. With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Guidance Text Options Menu. 3. Highlight the Guidance Text Option...
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... Declutter On/Off This Map Page option allows you to return the map settings to factory settings. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Measured Distance The "Measure Distance" Option Enabled Map Declutter "Off" Map Declutter "On" 13 To measure between two selected points on , access the Map Page Options Menu, select...Default Settings This option allows you to remove map item titles and icons that clutter the view of roadways, especially when the map is zoomed in. To turn Declutter on the Map, move the Map Pointer to the first map point you want to measure from your current...
... Declutter On/Off This Map Page option allows you to return the map settings to factory settings. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Measured Distance The "Measure Distance" Option Enabled Map Declutter "Off" Map Declutter "On" 13 To measure between two selected points on , access the Map Page Options Menu, select...Default Settings This option allows you to remove map item titles and icons that clutter the view of roadways, especially when the map is zoomed in. To turn Declutter on the Map, move the Map Pointer to the first map point you want to measure from your current...
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... indicates the direction to your direction of travel and the distance you drift off course. This is especially helpful when using a paper map in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Compass Ring moves to indicate North orientation when you are stationary. When moving .
... indicates the direction to your direction of travel and the distance you drift off course. This is especially helpful when using a paper map in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Compass Ring moves to indicate North orientation when you are stationary. When moving .
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... done in the same manner as for the similar data fields on the Map Page. (See page 11 for details.) Because you with list of data options to choose from the options menu and pressing ENTER. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Trip Computer Page Select "Change Data Fields" or press the ROCKER key...
... done in the same manner as for the similar data fields on the Map Page. (See page 11 for details.) Because you with list of data options to choose from the options menu and pressing ENTER. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Trip Computer Page Select "Change Data Fields" or press the ROCKER key...
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GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Map Item selected as a waypoint. If the map item selected does not contain any information, a message appears, stating "No map information at the bottom of the page and then press ENTER to create a user waypoint here?" Typically, this point. Use ...a waypoint using the MOB feature: 1. Press and hold the FIND key to display a new waypoint page. If there is information in the mapping database for reference. Another method for creating a waypoint is an application for additional guidance to the Find Menu Waypoints List. Select "Yes" and ...
GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Map Item selected as a waypoint. If the map item selected does not contain any information, a message appears, stating "No map information at the bottom of the page and then press ENTER to create a user waypoint here?" Typically, this point. Use ...a waypoint using the MOB feature: 1. Press and hold the FIND key to display a new waypoint page. If there is information in the mapping database for reference. Another method for creating a waypoint is an application for additional guidance to the Find Menu Waypoints List. Select "Yes" and ...
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...A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation or to page 21 for more accuracy, but only while the GPS has a fix on using the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to close and save... the QUIT key to enter new data. 3. Use the Find Feature to display the Average location Page. To edit a Waypoint: 1. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 19 Select "Average Location" and press ENTER to display the...
...A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation or to page 21 for more accuracy, but only while the GPS has a fix on using the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to close and save... the QUIT key to enter new data. 3. Use the Find Feature to display the Average location Page. To edit a Waypoint: 1. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 19 Select "Average Location" and press ENTER to display the...
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...place a "Move" marker next to page 23). 2. Projecting a Waypoint Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint that map item. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint (refer to the ... Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page. 4. Highlight the "Map" button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map. 3. tion on the Map Page: 1. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints New Location Original Location Moving a Waypoint Project Waypoint ...
...place a "Move" marker next to page 23). 2. Projecting a Waypoint Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint that map item. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint (refer to the ... Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page. 4. Highlight the "Map" button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map. 3. tion on the Map Page: 1. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints New Location Original Location Moving a Waypoint Project Waypoint ...
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... of 50 last found items of the page. If you download BlueChart® data,* you access a Find group list, by moving the map Panning Arrow to the Find Menu. If this additional data is separated into groups, which are items you can create and add to a new..."Nearest Containing" (a key word you enter) and "Select Category" (for those items near your search. * Refer to the Garmin website: http://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/ bluechartCD.jsp GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation FIND Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu Using Find Auto Ordering Option places the last selected category...
... of 50 last found items of the page. If you download BlueChart® data,* you access a Find group list, by moving the map Panning Arrow to the Find Menu. If this additional data is separated into groups, which are items you can create and add to a new..."Nearest Containing" (a key word you enter) and "Select Category" (for those items near your search. * Refer to the Garmin website: http://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/ bluechartCD.jsp GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation FIND Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu Using Find Auto Ordering Option places the last selected category...
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...waypoint, it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned). • An information field (if a waypoint, information you select a Find item and press the ENTER key, an Informa- Use - remove from current location or the map pointer. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Find Select as a destination ...Information Page for a Waypoint Information Page for a Map Item Select as follows: Delete - display on a Route or Track 23 start ...
...waypoint, it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned). • An information field (if a waypoint, information you select a Find item and press the ENTER key, an Informa- Use - remove from current location or the map pointer. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Find Select as a destination ...Information Page for a Waypoint Information Page for a Map Item Select as follows: Delete - display on a Route or Track 23 start ...