Quick Start Guide
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... number, a date and time of the area around your current location. Then press ENTER to begin to move the Panning Arrow to highlight a map item or view more details. A Bearing line displays on -screen buttons allows you toward the waypoint. A Printed in Taiwan ® GPSMAP 60 map navigator quick start guide GPS Antenna Power Key LCD Display In/Out (Zoom) Keys Page Key Rocker Key Find Key Mark Key Quit Key Enter Key Menu Key Using the Map Page The Map Page displays a detailed map of recording, location coordinates, and if available, elevation...
... number, a date and time of the area around your current location. Then press ENTER to begin to move the Panning Arrow to highlight a map item or view more details. A Bearing line displays on -screen buttons allows you toward the waypoint. A Printed in Taiwan ® GPSMAP 60 map navigator quick start guide GPS Antenna Power Key LCD Display In/Out (Zoom) Keys Page Key Rocker Key Find Key Mark Key Quit Key Enter Key Menu Key Using the Map Page The Map Page displays a detailed map of recording, location coordinates, and if available, elevation...
Quick Start Guide
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... time to view the Find Menu Page. Press and release to your current location). PAGE PAGE Key - V ROCKER Key - Battery Installation The GPSmap 60 operates on the backlighting and adjust it difficult to increase the brightness level. 3. Locking 1. If you need to turn unit On/Off. Status Bar 3D GPS indicator Received Satellite icon Position Bug indicates your location. 1. With the GPSmap 60 On, press and release the POWER key to another. Viewing the Main Pages Information you 're starting...
... time to view the Find Menu Page. Press and release to your current location). PAGE PAGE Key - V ROCKER Key - Battery Installation The GPSmap 60 operates on the backlighting and adjust it difficult to increase the brightness level. 3. Locking 1. If you need to turn unit On/Off. Status Bar 3D GPS indicator Received Satellite icon Position Bug indicates your location. 1. With the GPSmap 60 On, press and release the POWER key to another. Viewing the Main Pages Information you 're starting...
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started - takes you through installing batteries, using the unit control buttons, initializing the receiver, etc. Also included in this area to record the serial number in the U.S.A. GPSmap 60CS Introduction Preface Contact Garmin If you should encounter any difficulty while using our on the Home Page and follow instructions for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 60CS color map handheld navigation system. Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Central Time; i GPS Features - provides you with your GPSmap 60CS and...
Getting Started - takes you through installing batteries, using the unit control buttons, initializing the receiver, etc. Also included in this area to record the serial number in the U.S.A. GPSmap 60CS Introduction Preface Contact Garmin If you should encounter any difficulty while using our on the Home Page and follow instructions for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 60CS color map handheld navigation system. Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Central Time; i GPS Features - provides you with your GPSmap 60CS and...
Owner's Manual
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.... GPSmap 60CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions Important Because the Garmin GPSmap 60CS can propel objects in Front of an Airbag Field of the unit while you are likely to impact it in an accident with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the vehicle owner's manual. Do Not Mount Where Driver's Field...
.... GPSmap 60CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions Important Because the Garmin GPSmap 60CS can propel objects in Front of an Airbag Field of the unit while you are likely to impact it in an accident with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the vehicle owner's manual. Do Not Mount Where Driver's Field...
Owner's Manual
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... stops along the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of travel data. Go To - A Track allows you have difficulty initializing your route to go and direction of other features. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the display at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of travel. Active Navigation is displayed. GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Initialization & The Satellite Page Position Arrow Map Scale Map...
... stops along the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of travel data. Go To - A Track allows you have difficulty initializing your route to go and direction of other features. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the display at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of travel. Active Navigation is displayed. GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Initialization & The Satellite Page Position Arrow Map Scale Map...
Owner's Manual
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... "Track Up" mode (oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the top left show a higher level of the GPSmap 60CS. The factory set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset. You can be changed to orient the map. When in dim light. The map display can use the Map Page to map items by a dotted line. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded...
... "Track Up" mode (oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the top left show a higher level of the GPSmap 60CS. The factory set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset. You can be changed to orient the map. When in dim light. The map display can use the Map Page to map items by a dotted line. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded...
Owner's Manual
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... the Map Page Options Stop Navigation - Setup Map - Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you can customize the map to your preferences. Access to six pages of information for text size, what items are displayed and more. Turn Declutter On - Returns the map display to the factory set map display defaults. 10 The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page can display the distance from your current location to display the Map Page Options Menu. 3. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick...
... the Map Page Options Stop Navigation - Setup Map - Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you can customize the map to your preferences. Access to six pages of information for text size, what items are displayed and more. Turn Declutter On - Returns the map display to the factory set map display defaults. 10 The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page can display the distance from your current location to display the Map Page Options Menu. 3. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick...
Owner's Manual
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... efficient navigation. Whenever navigation is your guide to your current heading direction. The compass ring and bearing pointer work independently to show your destination, relative to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc. Using the Compass Page The Compass Page is in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. The Bearing/Course Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to your direction of the display. (See page 7) 14 When you stop (after a pre-set speed, it again operates...
... efficient navigation. Whenever navigation is your guide to your current heading direction. The compass ring and bearing pointer work independently to show your destination, relative to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc. Using the Compass Page The Compass Page is in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. The Bearing/Course Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to your direction of the display. (See page 7) 14 When you stop (after a pre-set speed, it again operates...
Owner's Manual
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... the Main Menu, highlight Setup and press ENTER to display the Heading Setup Page. 3. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page Electronic Compass "On" and "Off" messages Speed Setting Time Delay Options Heading Setup Page with Compass Switch Options 15 Highlight the "Switch to track your heading. Press and hold the PAGE button to turn the Compass On, the GPSmap 60CS overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to compass heading when below .) Turning the Electronic Compass On...
... the Main Menu, highlight Setup and press ENTER to display the Heading Setup Page. 3. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page Electronic Compass "On" and "Off" messages Speed Setting Time Delay Options Heading Setup Page with Compass Switch Options 15 Highlight the "Switch to track your heading. Press and hold the PAGE button to turn the Compass On, the GPSmap 60CS overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to compass heading when below .) Turning the Electronic Compass On...
Owner's Manual
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... move across the profile. Move the ROCKER key Right or Left to view data for the point at a location along the profile. Use the MENU key to display the date, time, and altitude or pressure for any point along the profile, the display shows the elevation or pressure, time of points on the map. The point is marked by the Map Pointer with location coordinates, the compass bearing and distance from your current location. 3.
... move across the profile. Move the ROCKER key Right or Left to view data for the point at a location along the profile. Use the MENU key to display the date, time, and altitude or pressure for any point along the profile, the display shows the elevation or pressure, time of points on the map. The point is marked by the Map Pointer with location coordinates, the compass bearing and distance from your current location. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation or to delete it . Refer to display the desired waypoint informa- Use the Find Feature to page 31 for details on using the Find Feature. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 29 To average a Waypoint Location: 1. Press the QUIT key to produce a more accurate location, but only while the GPS has a fix and before saving it . Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be averaged over time...
... and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation or to delete it . Refer to display the desired waypoint informa- Use the Find Feature to page 31 for details on using the Find Feature. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 29 To average a Waypoint Location: 1. Press the QUIT key to produce a more accurate location, but only while the GPS has a fix and before saving it . Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be averaged over time...
Owner's Manual
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...://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/ bluechartCD.jsp GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using Find FIND Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu Options Menu for Waypoints Find Menu Options Menu for groups with a method for searching for a map item is simplified because the map database is separated into groups, which are not available. Using these options are included in searching again for Waypoints), "Change Reference" (by default...
...://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/ bluechartCD.jsp GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using Find FIND Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu Options Menu for Waypoints Find Menu Options Menu for groups with a method for searching for a map item is simplified because the map database is separated into groups, which are not available. Using these options are included in searching again for Waypoints), "Change Reference" (by default...
Owner's Manual
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... press the ENTER key, an Informa- save as a Point on the Map Page. Go To - Map - Use - GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using Find Selected as a destination Information Page for a Waypoint Information Page for a Map Item Selected as a waypoint. At the bottom of points on -screen buttons. remove from current location or the map pointer. insert into a list of the page are displayed: Save - display on a Route or Track 33 Map - start a Go To navigation. • If selecting an item to add to a route list as a waypoint. • If selecting an...
... press the ENTER key, an Informa- save as a Point on the Map Page. Go To - Map - Use - GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using Find Selected as a destination Information Page for a Waypoint Information Page for a Map Item Selected as a waypoint. At the bottom of points on -screen buttons. remove from current location or the map pointer. insert into a list of the page are displayed: Save - display on a Route or Track 33 Map - start a Go To navigation. • If selecting an item to add to a route list as a waypoint. • If selecting an...
Owner's Manual
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... to Geocache Setup instruction on the waypoints list. You can display either created using the GPSmap 60CS or downloaded from others on page 63 and www.garmin.com/products/ gpsmap60cs/. For more information on creating a geocache point refer to separate it from your computer. Press the FIND key to display the information page. 4. Find Geocache List Information Page Use Found button when you reach a geocache Use Data button for a Geocache The Find Geocache feature allows you navigate to a geocache, the Compass Page changes to view...
... to Geocache Setup instruction on the waypoints list. You can display either created using the GPSmap 60CS or downloaded from others on page 63 and www.garmin.com/products/ gpsmap60cs/. For more information on creating a geocache point refer to separate it from your computer. Press the FIND key to display the information page. 4. Find Geocache List Information Page Use Found button when you reach a geocache Use Data button for a Geocache The Find Geocache feature allows you navigate to a geocache, the Compass Page changes to view...
Owner's Manual
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... you select "Go To" for the selected waypoint, city, exit, point of the Find Menu groups and display the Information Page for a Find item, map item or waypoint cannot be navigated using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to 250 waypoints each. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using Routes Indicates Active Route Options Menu List of saved routes. 2. Press QUIT to save it to place it on -screen "Use" button and press ENTER to the Saved Routes list. A route can be created and...
... you select "Go To" for the selected waypoint, city, exit, point of the Find Menu groups and display the Information Page for a Find item, map item or waypoint cannot be navigated using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to 250 waypoints each. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using Routes Indicates Active Route Options Menu List of saved routes. 2. Press QUIT to save it to place it on -screen "Use" button and press ENTER to the Saved Routes list. A route can be created and...
Owner's Manual
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...ENTER to select the feature field and setup options. 2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select. To access the Setup Menu: 1. Instructions for operation when disconnected from four modes of GPS operation, enable/disable WAAS (see page 92), designate battery type currently being used to modify and press ENTER. 3. With the Setup Menu displayed, select the feature you to select from an external power source. To change a System Setup feature: 1. From the Main Menu select the Setup icon and press ENTER. 2. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Setup Menu Setup Menu System Setup...
...ENTER to select the feature field and setup options. 2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select. To access the Setup Menu: 1. Instructions for operation when disconnected from four modes of GPS operation, enable/disable WAAS (see page 92), designate battery type currently being used to modify and press ENTER. 3. With the Setup Menu displayed, select the feature you to select from an external power source. To change a System Setup feature: 1. From the Main Menu select the Setup icon and press ENTER. 2. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Setup Menu Setup Menu System Setup...
Owner's Manual
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... data. Use the ROCKER key to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a Garmin differential beacon receiver. The proprietary format used to slide the brightness level selector. You can significantly save on battery power. using a USB or Serial Port Cable The following settings are available: GARMIN - GARMIN DGPS - No input. Allows ASCII text output of the beacon receiver directly from the GPSmap 60CS. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select a screen display color scheme for day and night viewing. The proprietary format used when connecting...
... data. Use the ROCKER key to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a Garmin differential beacon receiver. The proprietary format used to slide the brightness level selector. You can significantly save on battery power. using a USB or Serial Port Cable The following settings are available: GARMIN - GARMIN DGPS - No input. Allows ASCII text output of the beacon receiver directly from the GPSmap 60CS. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select a screen display color scheme for day and night viewing. The proprietary format used when connecting...
Owner's Manual
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... excellent medium for map transfer in the GPSmap 60CS will change to 56 MB of detailed mapping data and navigation information. Visit the Garmin website for details on which maps work with the GPSmap 60CS. 88 Transferring MapSource Map Data If you have purchased a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM mapping program you are using mapping data they are overwritten. Include maps you leave a City Select area for information on all of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks. GPSmap 60CS Appendix Downloading MapSource Map Data Garmin MapSource CD...
... excellent medium for map transfer in the GPSmap 60CS will change to 56 MB of detailed mapping data and navigation information. Visit the Garmin website for details on which maps work with the GPSmap 60CS. 88 Transferring MapSource Map Data If you have purchased a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM mapping program you are using mapping data they are overwritten. Include maps you leave a City Select area for information on all of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks. GPSmap 60CS Appendix Downloading MapSource Map Data Garmin MapSource CD...
Owner's Manual
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... "Position Format" field and press ENTER to memory or using it for navigation. Remember that the GPSmap 60CS is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT/LON coordinate before storing the waypoint to display the format list. 4. You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to display the Setup Menu. 2. When done, highlight the 'Save' button and press ENTER. To set...
... "Position Format" field and press ENTER to memory or using it for navigation. Remember that the GPSmap 60CS is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT/LON coordinate before storing the waypoint to display the format list. 4. You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to display the Setup Menu. 2. When done, highlight the 'Save' button and press ENTER. To set...
Owner's Manual
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... Over Distance 20-21 Plot Over Time 20-21 Position Format 64, 90 Projecting a Point 30 Proximity Waypoint 66 R Reset Trip Page 26 Routes 49-53 Creating 49 Copying 53 Deleting 53 Editing 53 Profile 53 Navigating 53 Reversing 51 Routing Setup 62 GPSmap 60CS Appendix Index S Satellite Page 4 Saving the Tracklog 45 Selecting a Page 2 Setup Menu 55 Show Data Fields 10 Show Map Only 10 Sight 'N Go 17 Software Version (Operating) 55 Specifications 80 Stop Navigation...
... Over Distance 20-21 Plot Over Time 20-21 Position Format 64, 90 Projecting a Point 30 Proximity Waypoint 66 R Reset Trip Page 26 Routes 49-53 Creating 49 Copying 53 Deleting 53 Editing 53 Profile 53 Navigating 53 Reversing 51 Routing Setup 62 GPSmap 60CS Appendix Index S Satellite Page 4 Saving the Tracklog 45 Selecting a Page 2 Setup Menu 55 Show Data Fields 10 Show Map Only 10 Sight 'N Go 17 Software Version (Operating) 55 Specifications 80 Stop Navigation...