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... accessories, and maintenance information. Take a moment now to compare the contents of your Garmin dealer immediately. This manual is provided at the end of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death.... Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The GPSMAP 60Cx uses the proven performance of the manual for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 60Cx. Introduction > About This Manual Introduction Thank you for reference. If any pieces...
... accessories, and maintenance information. Take a moment now to compare the contents of your Garmin dealer immediately. This manual is provided at the end of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death.... Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The GPSMAP 60Cx uses the proven performance of the manual for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 60Cx. Introduction > About This Manual Introduction Thank you for reference. If any pieces...
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... Information viii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 60Cx 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 5 Using the GPSMAP 60Cx 6 Understanding Terms 6 ii Selecting Options and Entering Data 7 Using the Status Bar 7 On-Screen Messages 8 Using the Mapping Databases 8 Basic Operation 10 Creating and Using Waypoints 10 Marking Your...
... Information viii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 60Cx 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 5 Using the GPSMAP 60Cx 6 Understanding Terms 6 ii Selecting Options and Entering Data 7 Using the Status Bar 7 On-Screen Messages 8 Using the Mapping Databases 8 Basic Operation 10 Creating and Using Waypoints 10 Marking Your...
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... the Satellite Page Options Menu 38 Map Page 39 Using Additional Map Data 40 Changing the Zoom Range 41 Map Orientation 41 Map Page Options 41 Guidance Text 42 Setting up the Map Page 43 Measuring Distance 46 Turning Declutter On or Off 47 Restoring Defaults 47 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Introduction > Table of...Tracks 53 Route Page 54 Highway Page 54 Setup Menu 55 System Setup 55 Display Setup 56 Interface Setup 56 Page Sequence Setup 59 Map Page Setup 59 Routing Setup 60 Geocache Setup 61 Marine Setup 62 Time Setup 62 Units Setup 63 Heading Setup 64 Welcome Setup ...
... the Satellite Page Options Menu 38 Map Page 39 Using Additional Map Data 40 Changing the Zoom Range 41 Map Orientation 41 Map Page Options 41 Guidance Text 42 Setting up the Map Page 43 Measuring Distance 46 Turning Declutter On or Off 47 Restoring Defaults 47 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Introduction > Table of...Tracks 53 Route Page 54 Highway Page 54 Setup Menu 55 System Setup 55 Display Setup 56 Interface Setup 56 Page Sequence Setup 59 Map Page Setup 59 Routing Setup 60 Geocache Setup 61 Marine Setup 62 Time Setup 62 Units Setup 63 Heading Setup 64 Welcome Setup ...
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Introduction > Table of Contents Proximity Waypoints 66 Calendar 66 Calculator 67 Stopwatch 67 Sun and Moon 68 Hunt and Fish 69 Games Menu 70 Memory Race 71 Virtua Maze 71 GekoSmak 72 Nibbons 72 Gekoids 72 Beast Hunt 73 Appendix 74 Specifications 74 Physical 74 Performance 74 Power 74 Interfacing 75 Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a Computer 79 What Is WAAS/EGNOS 80 Loran TD Setup 81 Map Datums and Location Formats 82 What Are Map Datums 82 What Is a Location Format 82 FCC Compliance 83 Limited Warranty 84 Index 86 iv GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
Introduction > Table of Contents Proximity Waypoints 66 Calendar 66 Calculator 67 Stopwatch 67 Sun and Moon 68 Hunt and Fish 69 Games Menu 70 Memory Race 71 Virtua Maze 71 GekoSmak 72 Nibbons 72 Gekoids 72 Beast Hunt 73 Appendix 74 Specifications 74 Physical 74 Performance 74 Power 74 Interfacing 75 Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a Computer 79 What Is WAAS/EGNOS 80 Loran TD Setup 81 Map Datums and Location Formats 82 What Are Map Datums 82 What Is a Location Format 82 FCC Compliance 83 Limited Warranty 84 Index 86 iv GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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...vehicle, place the unit securely so that may affect safety while driving. It is not designed to all driving conditions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that it does not ...including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. This Notice is blocked. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual vii Do not place unsecured on ...
...vehicle, place the unit securely so that may affect safety while driving. It is not designed to all driving conditions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that it does not ...including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. This Notice is blocked. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual vii Do not place unsecured on ...
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... used. Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is not responsible for similar restrictions. For more information on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING; Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be incurred as a result...
... used. Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is not responsible for similar restrictions. For more information on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING; Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be incurred as a result...
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...and release to scroll up , down a list on -screen messages. * Man Overboard (MOB) feature stores a waypoint and then navigates back to mark your current location. GPSMAP 60Cx FIND/MOB key • Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu. • Press and hold to turn the unit on the...any time to it. and to cancel data entry, or exit a page. QUIT key • Press and release to enter data, or move the map panning arrow. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual PAGE key • Press and release to view the Main Menu. MENU key • Press and release to view page options. •...
...and release to scroll up , down a list on -screen messages. * Man Overboard (MOB) feature stores a waypoint and then navigates back to mark your current location. GPSMAP 60Cx FIND/MOB key • Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu. • Press and hold to turn the unit on the...any time to it. and to cancel data entry, or exit a page. QUIT key • Press and release to enter data, or move the map panning arrow. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual PAGE key • Press and release to view the Main Menu. MENU key • Press and release to view page options. •...
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... a "Locating Satellites" message is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until the Map Page appears. Press and hold the POWER key to turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the satellites overhead with the top tilted...you must collect satellite data and establish its location. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on Earth. The outer circle represents the horizon. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Getting Started > Initializing the GPS Receiver 3. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle ...
... a "Locating Satellites" message is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until the Map Page appears. Press and hold the POWER key to turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the satellites overhead with the top tilted...you must collect satellite data and establish its location. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on Earth. The outer circle represents the horizon. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Getting Started > Initializing the GPS Receiver 3. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle ...
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... lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. See the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com/cartography/) for your PC. The microSD card (provided only on the microSD card. To transfer data to the ...message, and closes as soon as condition is described and often a remedy provided. With selected MapSource detailed mapping data, you can purchase high capacity microSD cards at your GPSMAP 60Cx. In each case, the condition is completed. Getting Started > On-Screen Messages On-Screen Messages When ...
... lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. See the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com/cartography/) for your PC. The microSD card (provided only on the microSD card. To transfer data to the ...message, and closes as soon as condition is described and often a remedy provided. With selected MapSource detailed mapping data, you can purchase high capacity microSD cards at your GPSMAP 60Cx. In each case, the condition is completed. Getting Started > On-Screen Messages On-Screen Messages When ...
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... port on the upper back of the unit and remove the two batteries. 2. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 2. Other units configured for use the USB port rather than the serial connection port for selecting and downloading maps provided with the unit to the USB port on the back of microSD card tray..., and check to the miniUSB port on your PC and to be certain the card is located beneath the batteries in battery compartment Back of GPSMAP 60Cx (with a pre-installed microSD card. To install or remove the microSD card: 1. It recommended that you to Unlock LOCK. Connect the USB cable...
... port on the upper back of the unit and remove the two batteries. 2. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 2. Other units configured for use the USB port rather than the serial connection port for selecting and downloading maps provided with the unit to the USB port on the back of microSD card tray..., and check to the miniUSB port on your PC and to be certain the card is located beneath the batteries in battery compartment Back of GPSMAP 60Cx (with a pre-installed microSD card. To install or remove the microSD card: 1. It recommended that you to Unlock LOCK. Connect the USB cable...
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...locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. OR To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER to quickly capture your GPSMAP 60Cx, including creating and using waypoints, using three ... location to create a new waypoint. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint... Current Location Use the MARK key to open the on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually.
...locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. OR To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER to quickly capture your GPSMAP 60Cx, including creating and using waypoints, using three ... location to create a new waypoint. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint... Current Location Use the MARK key to open the on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually.
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... you see a highlighted description of the item. This method is useful for the map item. 3. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 11 Basic Operation > Creating Waypoints Using the Map Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. Press and quickly release ENTER to capture and open the on-screen keypad. To...
... you see a highlighted description of the item. This method is useful for the map item. 3. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 11 Basic Operation > Creating Waypoints Using the Map Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. Press and quickly release ENTER to capture and open the on-screen keypad. To...
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...to open the Options list. 2. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to open the Average Location Page. Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you want to move, and press ENTER. Before saving a new waypoint, press the MENU key to open the Waypoints Page. 2.... a new location on the map, and press ENTER. Highlight the Map button, and press ENTER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Use the ROCKER to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Highlight the Average Location option, and press ENTER to the waypoint. 5. Moving a waypoint GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 13 Select the...
...to open the Options list. 2. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to open the Average Location Page. Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you want to move, and press ENTER. Before saving a new waypoint, press the MENU key to open the Waypoints Page. 2.... a new location on the map, and press ENTER. Highlight the Map button, and press ENTER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Use the ROCKER to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Highlight the Average Location option, and press ENTER to the waypoint. 5. Moving a waypoint GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 13 Select the...
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... press ENTER to open the Project Waypoint Page. 6. Enter the distance and bearing to project, and press ENTER. Project Waypoint Projected waypoint Page on the map GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints list. 3. Select the waypoint you want to the projected waypoint in the...
... press ENTER to open the Project Waypoint Page. 6. Enter the distance and bearing to project, and press ENTER. Project Waypoint Projected waypoint Page on the map GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints list. 3. Select the waypoint you want to the projected waypoint in the...
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... alerts are proximity points obtained from the list and press ENTER. 4. Activate the alarms by using the optional POI Loader. (see page 25) GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 15 Using Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile. Use the ROCKER to...field and press ENTER to open the information page for the item. Highlight an empty line, and press ENTER to view the list of map points, and press ENTER to open the Proximity Alarm Tones Setup Page. 2. Proximity icon Radius field Empty line Proximity Alarms check box To...
... alerts are proximity points obtained from the list and press ENTER. 4. Activate the alarms by using the optional POI Loader. (see page 25) GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 15 Using Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile. Use the ROCKER to...field and press ENTER to open the information page for the item. Highlight an empty line, and press ENTER to view the list of map points, and press ENTER to open the Proximity Alarm Tones Setup Page. 2. Proximity icon Radius field Empty line Proximity Alarms check box To...
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You can also find saved waypoint and geocache points. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Man OverBoard (MOB) Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man Overboard (MOB) feature. (...Find Menu Use the Find Menu to a point where there are no landmarks for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 60Cx basemap. Basic Operation > Using the Find Menu To clear one or all waypoints from the list, press MENU, highlight Remove ... access a Find group list, it contains only those items near your current location to open the Map Page showing the path from your current location or the...
You can also find saved waypoint and geocache points. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Man OverBoard (MOB) Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man Overboard (MOB) feature. (...Find Menu Use the Find Menu to a point where there are no landmarks for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 60Cx basemap. Basic Operation > Using the Find Menu To clear one or all waypoints from the list, press MENU, highlight Remove ... access a Find group list, it contains only those items near your current location to open the Map Page showing the path from your current location or the...
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... enter the name of the location you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route to the item (Go To). Basic Operation > Find By Name 4. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 17 The item's information page opens, allowing you want to find. Use the ROCKER to highlight...
... enter the name of the location you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route to the item (Go To). Basic Operation > Find By Name 4. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 17 The item's information page opens, allowing you want to find. Use the ROCKER to highlight...
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...information page. • Change Reference-point to sound when you can search for more information. • Add To Route-include this item on the map: 1. Press MENU to open the Find Menu. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu where you are within a specified radius ...tables for more information. 3. Select an icon on the information page. 5. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 19 See page 14 for this item location. Select a category icon, and press ENTER to an existing route. See "Using Routes"...
...information page. • Change Reference-point to sound when you can search for more information. • Add To Route-include this item on the map: 1. Press MENU to open the Find Menu. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu where you are within a specified radius ...tables for more information. 3. Select an icon on the information page. 5. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 19 See page 14 for this item location. Select a category icon, and press ENTER to an existing route. See "Using Routes"...
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... press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to the map location you want, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens. Press FIND to be separated from your GPSMAP 60Cx or downloaded from others on page 61 and http://www8.garmin.com/outdoor/geocaching/. For more information about creating a geocache point, see...
... press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to the map location you want, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens. Press FIND to be separated from your GPSMAP 60Cx or downloaded from others on page 61 and http://www8.garmin.com/outdoor/geocaching/. For more information about creating a geocache point, see...
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...to a geocache, the Compass Page changes to open the Geocache Page. Press FIND to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the mapping database (either found geocaches or those that have not been found , logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that,...or from downloaded detailed mapping data). To find a geocache: 1. You can view either in the comment field. Cities icon Cities nearest to the geocache location. Highlight the Go To button, and press ENTER to navigate to City Information your current location. Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 21 ...
...to a geocache, the Compass Page changes to open the Geocache Page. Press FIND to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the mapping database (either found geocaches or those that have not been found , logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that,...or from downloaded detailed mapping data). To find a geocache: 1. You can view either in the comment field. Cities icon Cities nearest to the geocache location. Highlight the Go To button, and press ENTER to navigate to City Information your current location. Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 21 ...