Quick Start Guide
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...progress when moving or navigating to move is displayed. 2. Digital data fields at the bottom of Interest (restaurant, museum, etc.) available from Garmin MapSource®, only waypoints, cities, interstate exits and geocache points can be used as a trip odometer, maximum speed, etc. To stop navigation, press... data has not been downloaded. Press the MENU key to display the Mark Waypoint Page. 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...
...progress when moving or navigating to move is displayed. 2. Digital data fields at the bottom of Interest (restaurant, museum, etc.) available from Garmin MapSource®, only waypoints, cities, interstate exits and geocache points can be used as a trip odometer, maximum speed, etc. To stop navigation, press... data has not been downloaded. Press the MENU key to display the Mark Waypoint Page. 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... unit. Stored data will briefly appear before moving to view the Find Menu Page. Turn On the GPSmap 60 by the Main Pages. Observe the Satellite Page and the GPS status messages as they appear at the base of the page. • "Acquiring Satellites" message appears as... time to scroll up for a page. Press when using the GPSmap 60 is factory-set the battery type). Extensive use the Up/Down Rocker keys to cancel data entry or exit a page. Status Bar 3D GPS indicator Received Satellite icon Position Bug indicates your current location). Satellite Page Displays ...
... unit. Stored data will briefly appear before moving to view the Find Menu Page. Turn On the GPSmap 60 by the Main Pages. Observe the Satellite Page and the GPS status messages as they appear at the base of the page. • "Acquiring Satellites" message appears as... time to scroll up for a page. Press when using the GPSmap 60 is factory-set the battery type). Extensive use the Up/Down Rocker keys to cancel data entry or exit a page. Status Bar 3D GPS indicator Received Satellite icon Position Bug indicates your current location). Satellite Page Displays ...
Owner's Manual
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...receiver, etc. provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS enhanced features such as the Calculator, a non-GPS enhanced game, etc. Also included in this area to re-register using your GPSmap 60CS. 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. or by phone at 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday - GPS Navigation - Fax. 44/0870....
...receiver, etc. provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS enhanced features such as the Calculator, a non-GPS enhanced game, etc. Also included in this area to re-register using your GPSmap 60CS. 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. or by phone at 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday - GPS Navigation - Fax. 44/0870....
Owner's Manual
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The system is subject to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Although the Garmin GPSmap 60CS is solely responsible for its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to changes which could affect the ...at a reasonable cost. GPSmap 60CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions v WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its accuracy and maintenance. Virtually all GPS equipment. If you have any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers...
The system is subject to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Although the Garmin GPSmap 60CS is solely responsible for its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to changes which could affect the ...at a reasonable cost. GPSmap 60CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions v WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its accuracy and maintenance. Virtually all GPS equipment. If you have any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers...
Owner's Manual
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...-viii Section 2: Getting 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 60CS 5 The Main Page Sequence 6 The Main Page Features 7 Section 3: GPS Navigation 8-68 The Map Page 8 The Compass Page 14 The Altimeter Page 20 The Trip Computer Page 26 Using Waypoints 27...
...-viii Section 2: Getting 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 60CS 5 The Main Page Sequence 6 The Main Page Features 7 Section 3: GPS Navigation 8-68 The Map Page 8 The Compass Page 14 The Altimeter Page 20 The Trip Computer Page 26 Using Waypoints 27...
Owner's Manual
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... Chart 89 ..... Proximity Waypoints 68 Index 94 Limited Warranty 97 Section 4: GPS Features 69-77 Calendar 69 Alarm Clock 70 Calculator 70 Stopwatch 71 Sun and Moon Tables 72 Hunt and Fish Tables 73 .... Map Datums and Position Formats 90 ..... GPSmap 60CS Introduction Table of Contents Calibration Setup 65 Loran TD Setup 91...
... Chart 89 ..... Proximity Waypoints 68 Index 94 Limited Warranty 97 Section 4: GPS Features 69-77 Calendar 69 Alarm Clock 70 Calculator 70 Stopwatch 71 Sun and Moon Tables 72 Hunt and Fish Tables 73 .... Map Datums and Position Formats 90 ..... GPSmap 60CS Introduction Table of Contents Calibration Setup 65 Loran TD Setup 91...
Owner's Manual
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... and pull out to auto-install USB drivers incompatible with this unit. Belt Clip/Auxiliary Connector Mount • Provides convenient access when hiking or walking. GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Unit Features GPS Antenna • Provides quick satellite acquisition. IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting the unit to page 87 for faster data transfer. Refer to the...
... and pull out to auto-install USB drivers incompatible with this unit. Belt Clip/Auxiliary Connector Mount • Provides convenient access when hiking or walking. GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Unit Features GPS Antenna • Provides quick satellite acquisition. IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting the unit to page 87 for faster data transfer. Refer to the...
Owner's Manual
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...direction of movement. Highlight the most applicable and press ENTER. While the GPS receiver is called "initialization" and can take from 5 to determine your general location so the GPSmap 60CS can search for this first initialization, select "New Location" from...2. Thereafter, if you turn on the GPSmap 60CS, the GPS receiver begins to search for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message followed by the Satellite Page. 3. GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Initialization & the Satellite Page The GPSmap 60CS locates satellites above your original location, it ...
...direction of movement. Highlight the most applicable and press ENTER. While the GPS receiver is called "initialization" and can take from 5 to determine your general location so the GPSmap 60CS can search for this first initialization, select "New Location" from...2. Thereafter, if you turn on the GPSmap 60CS, the GPS receiver begins to search for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message followed by the Satellite Page. 3. GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Initialization & the Satellite Page The GPSmap 60CS locates satellites above your original location, it ...
Owner's Manual
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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 other features. If, for details. Press and Release the PAGE key until the Map Page is supported by three of...location coordinates. Active Navigation is displayed. The Status Bar at the top of where you to a destination when using the GPSmap 60CS', each graphically displayed on the path. A path to begin GPS aided navigation. There are three methods of travel that are now ready to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the ...
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 other features. If, for details. Press and Release the PAGE key until the Map Page is supported by three of...location coordinates. Active Navigation is displayed. The Status Bar at the top of where you to a destination when using the GPSmap 60CS', each graphically displayed on the path. A path to begin GPS aided navigation. There are three methods of travel that are now ready to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the ...
Owner's Manual
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GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented with North at the top The Map Scale The Map Page Position Arrow The Map ... such as a waypoint. • Locate and navigate to map items by a dotted line. You can be changed to your path of the GPSmap 60CS. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. The map display can use the Map Page to: • Determine...
GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented with North at the top The Map Scale The Map Page Position Arrow The Map ... such as a waypoint. • Locate and navigate to map items by a dotted line. You can be changed to your path of the GPSmap 60CS. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. The map display can use the Map Page to: • Determine...
Owner's Manual
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...on the list. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly. If you zoom in defining your location. The GPSmap 60CS uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in so far that follow. When navigating, Guidance Text is displayed at the top of the display to provide a variety...Pan Map" feature, a small outline arrow (Panning Arrow) can be selected in order to show more than one map items under the Panning Arrow. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle Panning Arrow Guidance Text 9 Using Map Page Features Use the Zoom...
...on the list. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly. If you zoom in defining your location. The GPSmap 60CS uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in so far that follow. When navigating, Guidance Text is displayed at the top of the display to provide a variety...Pan Map" feature, a small outline arrow (Panning Arrow) can be selected in order to show more than one map items under the Panning Arrow. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle Panning Arrow Guidance Text 9 Using Map Page Features Use the Zoom...
Owner's Manual
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... the Map Page Options Stop Navigation - Press the MENU key to other geographic features. Recalculate - Allows two to four fields to the Map Pointer. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the top of these options contain sub-menus that allow you change the...
... the Map Page Options Stop Navigation - Press the MENU key to other geographic features. Recalculate - Allows two to four fields to the Map Pointer. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the top of these options contain sub-menus that allow you change the...
Owner's Manual
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... selection and entry, use the ROCKER key to the GPSmap 60CS, for an explanation of what each option represents, see page 82 of the Appendix. Three Data Fields Many of the Data Field Options are related to the display of data received from a list of types of Data Field Options 11..." option appears on the options menu when you press the MENU key. 2. To display Data Fields: 1. After making your choice and press ENTER. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields To change Data Fields: 1. With Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key...
... selection and entry, use the ROCKER key to the GPSmap 60CS, for an explanation of what each option represents, see page 82 of the Appendix. Three Data Fields Many of the Data Field Options are related to the display of data received from a list of types of Data Field Options 11..." option appears on the options menu when you press the MENU key. 2. To display Data Fields: 1. After making your choice and press ENTER. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields To change Data Fields: 1. With Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key...
Owner's Manual
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GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. Guidance Text shows you select "Stop Navigation" from the Options Menu. Refer to activate. If you ... navigation methods described on page 59. 12 Guidance Message when navigating If you select "Always Show" and you are not navigating, the message field displays GPS Status information, To Setup the Map: 1. With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Guidance Text Options Menu. 3. Highlight the Guidance Text...
GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. Guidance Text shows you select "Stop Navigation" from the Options Menu. Refer to activate. If you ... navigation methods described on page 59. 12 Guidance Message when navigating If you select "Always Show" and you are not navigating, the message field displays GPS Status information, To Setup the Map: 1. With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Guidance Text Options Menu. 3. Highlight the Guidance Text...
Owner's Manual
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... to activate. Access the Map Page Options Menu, select "Measure Distance" and press ENTER to factory settings. Do the same to cancel the "Declutter" option. GPSmap 60CS 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...
... to activate. Access the Map Page Options Menu, select "Measure Distance" and press ENTER to factory settings. Do the same to cancel the "Declutter" option. GPSmap 60CS 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...
Owner's Manual
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...the distance you are heading. The compass ring is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. The compass ring is in each from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. You can choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data displayed in progress, the ... compass icon appears in relation to North. However, when you are moving and reach a pre-set time), it uses data from a list of options. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Compass Ring moves to indicate your orientation in the status bar at the top of the display. (See page 7) 14...
...the distance you are heading. The compass ring is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. The compass ring is in each from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. You can choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data displayed in progress, the ... compass icon appears in relation to North. However, when you are moving and reach a pre-set time), it uses data from a list of options. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Compass Ring moves to indicate your orientation in the status bar at the top of the display. (See page 7) 14...
Owner's Manual
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... When the Compass is On. A Compass Icon displays in use the numeric keypad to turn the Compass On, the GPSmap 60CS overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to get an accurate Electronic Compass reading. Highlight the "...for more than..." field and press ENTER to display ...the Setup Menu. 2. Hold the GPSmap 60CS level to track your heading. A "Hold Level" reminder displays if you manually turn the...
... When the Compass is On. A Compass Icon displays in use the numeric keypad to turn the Compass On, the GPSmap 60CS overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to get an accurate Electronic Compass reading. Highlight the "...for more than..." field and press ENTER to display ...the Setup Menu. 2. Hold the GPSmap 60CS level to track your heading. A "Hold Level" reminder displays if you manually turn the...
Owner's Manual
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...2. A "Calibration Successful" message displays when finished. Press ENTER to adjust your turning speed as cars and buildings, etc. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page Hold the unit level and turn slowly. The accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is... to the Compass Page. 16 Press ENTER to return to hold the unit level while turning. If you first use the GPSmap 60CS and after new batteries have been installed. If a "Calibration Failed" message displays, repeat the process. 4. Calibration Progress Page Calibrating the...
...2. A "Calibration Successful" message displays when finished. Press ENTER to adjust your turning speed as cars and buildings, etc. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page Hold the unit level and turn slowly. The accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is... to the Compass Page. 16 Press ENTER to return to hold the unit level while turning. If you first use the GPSmap 60CS and after new batteries have been installed. If a "Calibration Failed" message displays, repeat the process. 4. Calibration Progress Page Calibrating the...
Owner's Manual
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.... 5. Select "Set Course" and press ENTER to access the Options Menu. 2. Use this page to enter an estimated distance from your destination on the case. 3. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page Compass Page Options Menu Using "Sight 'N Go" to establish a projected waypoint location. 8. Press the MENU key to activate the Sight 'N Go...
.... 5. Select "Set Course" and press ENTER to access the Options Menu. 2. Use this page to enter an estimated distance from your destination on the case. 3. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page Compass Page Options Menu Using "Sight 'N Go" to establish a projected waypoint location. 8. Press the MENU key to activate the Sight 'N Go...
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..." option is displayed, the "Course Pointer" is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction until the arrow is the factory set default option. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location. 0.25 mi Scale The Course Pointer indicates...
..." option is displayed, the "Course Pointer" is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction until the arrow is the factory set default option. GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location. 0.25 mi Scale The Course Pointer indicates...