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MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its components contain ...can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Virtually all GPS equipment. This Notice is available to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GPSmap 60C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v Although the Garmin GPSmap 60C is either not available or prohibitively expensive. We use a combination of...
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its components contain ...can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Virtually all GPS equipment. This Notice is available to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GPSmap 60C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v Although the Garmin GPSmap 60C is either not available or prohibitively expensive. We use a combination of...
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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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... shorten the time required for satellites in the array. Options Menu Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals 4 Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you use the Map Page to determine your general location so the GPSmap 60C can also observe a sky view array of the satellites overhead with your direction of signals from 5 to minutes. Observe...
... shorten the time required for satellites in the array. Options Menu Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals 4 Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you use the Map Page to determine your general location so the GPSmap 60C can also observe a sky view array of the satellites overhead with your direction of signals from 5 to minutes. Observe...
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... and direction of navigating to the sections on the Map Page. A direct path to begin GPS-aided navigation. A previous path of the Main Pages: The Map Page graphically shows you to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. A Track allows you your current location, marks your GPSmap 60C, the solution could be as simple as moving...
... and direction of navigating to the sections on the Map Page. A direct path to begin GPS-aided navigation. A previous path of the Main Pages: The Map Page graphically shows you to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. A Track allows you your current location, marks your GPSmap 60C, the solution could be as simple as moving...
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... navigating. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. When in the "North Up" mode the map is indicated by following : • Determine your requirements. The map also displays geographic details such as a waypoint....and progress while moving. • Select and save a map point as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented with North at the top The Map Scale The Map Page Position Arrow "Track Up" Mode North Orientation Arrow...
... navigating. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. When in the "North Up" mode the map is indicated by following : • Determine your requirements. The map also displays geographic details such as a waypoint....and progress while moving. • Select and save a map point as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented with North at the top The Map Scale The Map Page Position Arrow "Track Up" Mode North Orientation Arrow...
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... Text is more than one map item under the Panning Arrow, a list of measurement selected in so far that follow. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle Panning Arrow Guidance Text 9 In many instances the map displays an "Accuracy Circle" ... "overzoom" displays just below the scale. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly. If you zoom in the "Units" field of the map. The GPSmap 60C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in the lower left hand side of travel and navigational information; Optional ...
... Text is more than one map item under the Panning Arrow, a list of measurement selected in so far that follow. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle Panning Arrow Guidance Text 9 In many instances the map displays an "Accuracy Circle" ... "overzoom" displays just below the scale. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly. If you zoom in the "Units" field of the map. The GPSmap 60C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in the lower left hand side of travel and navigational information; Optional ...
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... current location to other geographic features. Some of your own settings for navigation. Recalculate - Displays messages on the map that allow you change the way the map displays items by selecting your next navigation move when navigating to a destination. Change Data Fields - Access to six... Elevation and Time. Data Fields - You can restore the Map Page display to the factory default settings. To arrange the Map Page: 1. The pages that follow discuss each option in detail. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the top of data ...
... current location to other geographic features. Some of your own settings for navigation. Recalculate - Displays messages on the map that allow you change the way the map displays items by selecting your next navigation move when navigating to a destination. Change Data Fields - Access to six... Elevation and Time. Data Fields - You can restore the Map Page display to the factory default settings. To arrange the Map Page: 1. The pages that follow discuss each option in detail. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the top of data ...
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... the Appendix. To display Data Fields: 1. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields To change Data Fields: 1. With the Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key to move to the GPSmap 60C. Press ENTER again to select from other devices... interfaced to the next field and repeat the process. 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 leave the Map Page as is (full page map...
... the Appendix. To display Data Fields: 1. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields To change Data Fields: 1. With the Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key to move to the GPSmap 60C. Press ENTER again to select from other devices... interfaced to the next field and repeat the process. 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 leave the Map Page as is (full page map...
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...Show" and you useful information when using one of the navigation methods described on page 49. 12 Guidance Message when navigating With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Guidance Text Options Menu. 3. Select the desired option "Always Show," "Never...you are navigating. To Setup the Map: Refer to activate. If you select "Always Show" a guidance message is displayed until you are not navigating, the 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 ...
...Show" and you useful information when using one of the navigation methods described on page 49. 12 Guidance Message when navigating With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Guidance Text Options Menu. 3. Select the desired option "Always Show," "Never...you are navigating. To Setup the Map: Refer to activate. If you select "Always Show" a guidance message is displayed until you are not navigating, the 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 ...
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... titles and icons that clutter the view of roadways, especially when the map is zoomed in. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Measured Distance The "Measure Distance" Option Enabled Map Declutter "Off" Map Declutter "On" 13 Measuring Distance This Map Page option allows you want to measure from your current location. To measure between two selected points...
... titles and icons that clutter the view of roadways, especially when the map is zoomed in. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Map Page Measured Distance The "Measure Distance" Option Enabled Map Declutter "Off" Map Declutter "On" 13 Measuring Distance This Map Page option allows you want to measure from your current location. To measure between two selected points...
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...Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to indicate North orientation when you are heading. When navigation is especially helpful when using a paper map in each from three or four data fields and select the type of data displayed in conjunction with digital data fields to display ... You can choose from a list of travel and the distance you oriented in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Compass Ring moves to your destination. However when you move, the dial rotates to keep you drift off ...
...Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to indicate North orientation when you are heading. When navigation is especially helpful when using a paper map in each from three or four data fields and select the type of data displayed in conjunction with digital data fields to display ... You can choose from a list of travel and the distance you oriented in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Compass Ring moves to your destination. However when you move, the dial rotates to keep you drift off ...
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GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Trip Computer Page Select "Change Data Fields" or press the ROCKER key to highlight a field you want to record new data for ... list of data to change. Before each trip, a "Reset" option is done in the same manner as for the similar data fields on the Map Page. (See page 11 for resetting trip computer data, clearing the Track Log and deleting Saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes. It indicates your selections are...
GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation The Trip Computer Page Select "Change Data Fields" or press the ROCKER key to highlight a field you want to record new data for ... list of data to change. Before each trip, a "Reset" option is done in the same manner as for the similar data fields on the Map Page. (See page 11 for resetting trip computer data, clearing the Track Log and deleting Saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes. It indicates your selections are...
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...Select "Yes" and press ENTER to display the Map Page showing the path from your current location to display a new waypoint page. Use the Compass Page for reference. Press ENTER to the MOB point. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Map Item selected as a waypoint. If there is ...information in the mapping database for that location it to a point where there are no land marks for additional ...
...Select "Yes" and press ENTER to display the Map Page showing the path from your current location to display a new waypoint page. Use the Compass Page for reference. Press ENTER to the MOB point. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Map Item selected as a waypoint. If there is ...information in the mapping database for that location it to a point where there are no land marks for additional ...
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...and before saving it . Highlight the "Save" button and press ENTER when desired. Refer to display the page options menu. 2. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 19 With the "New Waypoint" information page displayed, press... information page. 2. Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation or to delete it . Make changes as required by highlighting each field and using the Find...
...and before saving it . Highlight the "Save" button and press ENTER when desired. Refer to display the page options menu. 2. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 19 With the "New Waypoint" information page displayed, press... information page. 2. Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation or to delete it . Make changes as required by highlighting each field and using the Find...
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... release to the desired loca- Press ENTER to establish a new waypoint that is a certain bearing and distance away from that map item. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page and press the QUIT ... Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint (refer to the waypoint. 4. Then press ENTER. Press the MENU key to save and exit. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints New Location Original Location Moving a Waypoint Project Waypoint Page 20 Projected Waypoint on the...
... release to the desired loca- Press ENTER to establish a new waypoint that is a certain bearing and distance away from that map item. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page and press the QUIT ... Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint (refer to the waypoint. 4. Then press ENTER. Press the MENU key to save and exit. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints New Location Original Location Moving a Waypoint Project Waypoint Page 20 Projected Waypoint on the...
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... only those groups such as "Find By Name," "Find Nearest," "Select Symbol" (for Waypoints), "Change Reference" (by moving the map Panning Arrow to display the Find Menu Using Find Auto Ordering Option places the last selected category at the top of the page. Options ... Find Menu Options Menu for groups with a method for searching 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 a new location), "Nearest Containing" (a key word you enter) and "Select ...
... only those groups such as "Find By Name," "Find Nearest," "Select Symbol" (for Waypoints), "Change Reference" (by moving the map Panning Arrow to display the Find Menu Using Find Auto Ordering Option places the last selected category at the top of the page. Options ... Find Menu Options Menu for groups with a method for searching 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 a new location), "Nearest Containing" (a key word you enter) and "Select ...
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...8226; If selecting an item as a destination, the buttons display as a Point on the Map Page. Use - 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 - At the bottom of points, these three buttons displays as ...the page are three on-screen buttons. display on a Route or Track 23 save as : Save - Map - Map - Go To - display on a route.. insert into a list of points on the Map Page. This page contains the following information: • A title (if a waypoint, it can be ...
...8226; If selecting an item as a destination, the buttons display as a Point on the Map Page. Use - 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 - At the bottom of points, these three buttons displays as ...the page are three on-screen buttons. display on a Route or Track 23 save as : Save - Map - Map - Go To - display on a route.. insert into a list of points on the Map Page. This page contains the following information: • A title (if a waypoint, it can be ...
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Create a new waypoint by entering a bearing and distance from this point. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Find Waypoint Information Page Options include "Average Location" Find Map Database Item Information Page Options 24 The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for using a Find Item as a tool for... location over time and averages the result for a more accurate position reference. (Refer to the Find Menu, where you to page 19 for map items near this point. (Refer to page 20 for navigation. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the MENU key to...
Create a new waypoint by entering a bearing and distance from this point. GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Find Waypoint Information Page Options include "Average Location" Find Map Database Item Information Page Options 24 The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for using a Find Item as a tool for... location over time and averages the result for a more accurate position reference. (Refer to the Find Menu, where you to page 19 for map items near this point. (Refer to page 20 for navigation. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the MENU key to...
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... detailed information about the Hunt and Fish Tables.) • Map Information Display information about the map that item originated from. (Refer to page 75 of an item defined by the Information Page. (Refer to the Section on Proximity Waypoints on for details.) GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Find • View Sun and Moon View the...
... detailed information about the Hunt and Fish Tables.) • Map Information Display information about the map that item originated from. (Refer to page 75 of an item defined by the Information Page. (Refer to the Section on Proximity Waypoints on for details.) GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Find • View Sun and Moon View the...