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... indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual The GPSMAP 60Cx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to compare the contents of the unit, how to turn the unit on the... information. If any pieces are missing, contact your unit in the Appendix. Take a moment now to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The Introduction contains manual conventions, the Table of the Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, and Compass Pages. An Index is organized into...
... indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual The GPSMAP 60Cx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to compare the contents of the unit, how to turn the unit on the... information. If any pieces are missing, contact your unit in the Appendix. Take a moment now to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The Introduction contains manual conventions, the Table of the Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, and Compass Pages. An Index is organized into...
Owner's Manual
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... v Contact Garmin v Tell Us What You Think v Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx vi Cleaning the Case vi Cleaning the Screen vi Storage vi Water Immersion vi Warning vii Important 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... 18 Find Information Page Options Menu 18 Finding a Waypoint 20 Finding a Geocache 20 Finding a City 21 Finding an Exit 22 Finding an Address 22 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
... v Contact Garmin v Tell Us What You Think v Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx vi Cleaning the Case vi Cleaning the Screen vi Storage vi Water Immersion vi Warning vii Important 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... 18 Find Information Page Options Menu 18 Finding a Waypoint 20 Finding a Geocache 20 Finding a City 21 Finding an Exit 22 Finding an Address 22 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview Color LCD display Getting Started Power key Auxiliary GPS antenna connector (under weather cap) USB connector port (under weather cap) GPSMAP 60Cx Carry lanyard attachment slot Getting Started > Unit Overview Internal antenna External data/ auxiliary power port (under weather cap) Battery compartment locking D-Ring Battery compartment cover Keypad GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
Unit Overview Color LCD display Getting Started Power key Auxiliary GPS antenna connector (under weather cap) USB connector port (under weather cap) GPSMAP 60Cx Carry lanyard attachment slot Getting Started > Unit Overview Internal antenna External data/ auxiliary power port (under weather cap) Battery compartment locking D-Ring Battery compartment cover Keypad GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...with the top tilted upward. Select an appropriate solution, and press ENTER to begin GPS-aided navigation. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 60Cx. 2. To receive satellite signals, you with your direction of movement Signal strength bars for the satellite ...numbers shown indicate the number assigned to "find itself" anywhere on your GPSMAP 60Cx: 1. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 60Cx is searching for each satellite. To initialize your GPSMAP 60Cx, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of you must collect satellite...
...with the top tilted upward. Select an appropriate solution, and press ENTER to begin GPS-aided navigation. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 60Cx. 2. To receive satellite signals, you with your direction of movement Signal strength bars for the satellite ...numbers shown indicate the number assigned to "find itself" anywhere on your GPSMAP 60Cx: 1. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 60Cx is searching for each satellite. To initialize your GPSMAP 60Cx, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of you must collect satellite...
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..., create a waypoint on -screen keypad. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your current location. 10 To mark your GPSMAP 60Cx, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears.... GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Waypoints are assigned to the new waypoint. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. They are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. OR To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, ...
..., create a waypoint on -screen keypad. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your current location. 10 To mark your GPSMAP 60Cx, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears.... GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Waypoints are assigned to the new waypoint. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. They are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. OR To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, ...
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...accurate location: 1. Basic Operation > Averaging a Waypoint's Location Averaging a Waypoint's Location You can average a waypoint's location. Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you want to be averaging the waypoint, but it . Therefore, only average a waypoint when you return to that waypoint location), the ... 1. Before saving a new waypoint, press the MENU key to show the waypoint on the map, and press ENTER. Moving a waypoint GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 13 Highlight the Map button, and press ENTER to open the Average Location Page. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint ...
...accurate location: 1. Basic Operation > Averaging a Waypoint's Location Averaging a Waypoint's Location You can average a waypoint's location. Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you want to be averaging the waypoint, but it . Therefore, only average a waypoint when you return to that waypoint location), the ... 1. Before saving a new waypoint, press the MENU key to show the waypoint on the map, and press ENTER. Moving a waypoint GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 13 Highlight the Map button, and press ENTER to open the Average Location Page. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint ...
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... a city if you want to open the Address information page. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. A list of address matches. Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Matching addresses Information Page 23 You do not have to show a match. Type the street number using the on -screen keypad to enter... want , and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 2. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current region. Basic Operation > Finding an Address 3.
... a city if you want to open the Address information page. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. A list of address matches. Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Matching addresses Information Page 23 You do not have to show a match. Type the street number using the on -screen keypad to enter... want , and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 2. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current region. Basic Operation > Finding an Address 3.
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..., and press ENTER to search for an intersection. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to open the Find Menu. 2. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with intersections in the , because the database has information for a Point of matches appears below. 7. Select an... to open the information page. However, you want to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, and so on. 24 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual To find an intersection: 1. List of matching Intersection intersections Information Page Searching for the entire region. When finished, highlight OK...
..., and press ENTER to search for an intersection. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to open the Find Menu. 2. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with intersections in the , because the database has information for a Point of matches appears below. 7. Select an... to open the information page. However, you want to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, and so on. 24 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual To find an intersection: 1. List of matching Intersection intersections Information Page Searching for the entire region. When finished, highlight OK...
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... Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Main Menu. 2. A "Saving Track" message appears followed by advanced GPS users with new data. • Record Method-Distance records track points after a specified time has elapsed. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Basic Operation > Using Tracks To save the track. • Wrap When Full-causes the track...
... Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Main Menu. 2. A "Saving Track" message appears followed by advanced GPS users with new data. • Record Method-Distance records track points after a specified time has elapsed. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Basic Operation > Using Tracks To save the track. • Wrap When Full-causes the track...
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...the same color. GPS Elevation-shows GPS determined elevation. 38 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual New Location-use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you and the smaller circle a position approximately 45o above your current track toward the top of the display or your current position. Receiver status Satellite location ...Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each satellite shows in the center of the screen. Using the Satellite Page Options Menu Press MENU to turn the GPS receiver on or off. Main Pages > Satellite Page Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the...
...the same color. GPS Elevation-shows GPS determined elevation. 38 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual New Location-use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you and the smaller circle a position approximately 45o above your current track toward the top of the display or your current position. Receiver status Satellite location ...Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each satellite shows in the center of the screen. Using the Satellite Page Options Menu Press MENU to turn the GPS receiver on or off. Main Pages > Satellite Page Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the...
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... Alarms-indicates whether custom POI (Points of WAAS/EGNOS). • Battery Type-selects the battery type you are on the pages that follow. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 55 Press MENU twice to Setup Menu highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER. System Setup Use the System Setup Page to .../ EGNOS (see page 80 for GPS, WAAS/EGNOS, battery type, language, external power and custom POI proximity alarms. Main Menu > Setup Menu To access the System Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the System icon, and press ENTER. • GPS-sets the unit to customize your GPSMAP 60Cx.
... Alarms-indicates whether custom POI (Points of WAAS/EGNOS). • Battery Type-selects the battery type you are on the pages that follow. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 55 Press MENU twice to Setup Menu highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER. System Setup Use the System Setup Page to .../ EGNOS (see page 80 for GPS, WAAS/EGNOS, battery type, language, external power and custom POI proximity alarms. Main Menu > Setup Menu To access the System Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the System icon, and press ENTER. • GPS-sets the unit to customize your GPSMAP 60Cx.
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... Menu To select and play . When a find item. 5. Some games use GPS as a virtual component during play a game: 1. Press MENU twice to the current date, press the MENU key, and then press ENTER. Select the Games icon, and press ENTER. 3. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual To return to open the Main Menu. 2. Main Menu...
... Menu To select and play . When a find item. 5. Some games use GPS as a virtual component during play a game: 1. Press MENU twice to the current date, press the MENU key, and then press ENTER. Select the Games icon, and press ENTER. 3. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual To return to open the Main Menu. 2. Main Menu...
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Memory Race This is a GPS virtual game where the playing piece moves where you how many flags remain. Travel to view the symbol. Press the QUIT key and highlight Yes, ... Square Size field, and press ENTER to stop playing. To begin the game, highlight Start, and press ENTER . 3. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 71 Viewing less of the two-symbol sets together. Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on a real playing field), use caution in the maze and must explore the maze...
Memory Race This is a GPS virtual game where the playing piece moves where you how many flags remain. Travel to view the symbol. Press the QUIT key and highlight Yes, ... Square Size field, and press ENTER to stop playing. To begin the game, highlight Start, and press ENTER . 3. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 71 Viewing less of the two-symbol sets together. Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on a real playing field), use caution in the maze and must explore the maze...
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... the player piece. The "Northwards" setting rotates your game settings. The map is stationary and north is a GPS-based game that chase after you avoid getting hit. Main Menu > Games Menu GekoSmak GekoSmak is GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual The difficulty levels are small, medium and large. Before you as they appear. If you...
... the player piece. The "Northwards" setting rotates your game settings. The map is stationary and north is a GPS-based game that chase after you avoid getting hit. Main Menu > Games Menu GekoSmak GekoSmak is GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual The difficulty levels are small, medium and large. Before you as they appear. If you...
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... Enter to begin play Beast Hunt: 1. To defeat the dragon, press Enter to open the Difficulty Level Menu. Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in a shaded platform. The game consists of your ship. The Game Overview Page appears. 2. Select ...to place an arrow in which you must find and defeat the dragon with a circle is located and miss the dragon, you diagonally. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 73 The "Ship Up" setting rotates the virtual world around your wins and losses. Select a visibility option (Extended or ...
... Enter to begin play Beast Hunt: 1. To defeat the dragon, press Enter to open the Difficulty Level Menu. Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in a shaded platform. The game consists of your ship. The Game Overview Page appears. 2. Select ...to place an arrow in which you must find and defeat the dragon with a circle is located and miss the dragon, you diagonally. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 73 The "Ship Up" setting rotates the virtual world around your wins and losses. Select a visibility option (Extended or ...
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...GPS: Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Built-in quad helix, remote antenna capability. Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB Data Cable, 12 Volt DC Adapter Cable, or up to 36 Volt DC external power Battery Life: Up to 70oC)* *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 60Cx... may exceed the usable range of screen backlighting, electronic compass, and audible tones significantly reduce battery life. Appendix > Specifications Appendix Specifications Physical Size: 6.1" H x 2.4" W x 1.3" D Weight: 7.5 ounces (213 g) w/batteries installed. Performance Receiver: WAAS...
...GPS: Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Built-in quad helix, remote antenna capability. Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB Data Cable, 12 Volt DC Adapter Cable, or up to 36 Volt DC external power Battery Life: Up to 70oC)* *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 60Cx... may exceed the usable range of screen backlighting, electronic compass, and audible tones significantly reduce battery life. Appendix > Specifications Appendix Specifications Physical Size: 6.1" H x 2.4" W x 1.3" D Weight: 7.5 ounces (213 g) w/batteries installed. Performance Receiver: WAAS...
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Accuracy Of GPS-the current accuracy of water from sonar NMEA input. Depth-The depth of your GPSdetermined location. To Destination-the entire...'s elevation. Location (lat/lon)-your current speed and course. Pointer-the arrow that you maintain your current location as indicated by GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Maximum-the maximum speed you have attained since the trip computer was moving. Off Course-the distance off your position ...-the total distance you have traveled for all trips. Some of measure (other than latitude and longitude). Heading-your GPSMAP 60Cx.
Accuracy Of GPS-the current accuracy of water from sonar NMEA input. Depth-The depth of your GPSdetermined location. To Destination-the entire...'s elevation. Location (lat/lon)-your current speed and course. Pointer-the arrow that you maintain your current location as indicated by GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Maximum-the maximum speed you have attained since the trip computer was moving. Off Course-the distance off your position ...-the total distance you have traveled for all trips. Some of measure (other than latitude and longitude). Heading-your GPSMAP 60Cx.
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Warning: Garmin accessories are designed and tested specifically for data transfer. GA 25MCX Remote GPS Antenna-allows enhanced satellite acquisition. Visit to enhance the operation of available accessories for use . Serial Port PC Interface Cable with Auxiliary AC Power Supply-provides connection to a PC for use with the GPSMAP 60Cx, refer to the GPSMAP 60Cx and void...
Warning: Garmin accessories are designed and tested specifically for data transfer. GA 25MCX Remote GPS Antenna-allows enhanced satellite acquisition. Visit to enhance the operation of available accessories for use . Serial Port PC Interface Cable with Auxiliary AC Power Supply-provides connection to a PC for use with the GPSMAP 60Cx, refer to the GPSMAP 60Cx and void...
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... supported by ground reference stations. Master station uplinks the correction message to http://gps.faa.gov/. 80 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your GPSMAP 60Cx in regions that adhere to the FAA's Web site, testing of WAAS in...portions of worldwide geostationary communication satellites that provided by GPS satellites alone. therefore, any location in the same manner. Master stations, located on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that monitor GPS satellite data. WAAS is the European version of ...
... supported by ground reference stations. Master station uplinks the correction message to http://gps.faa.gov/. 80 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your GPSMAP 60Cx in regions that adhere to the FAA's Web site, testing of WAAS in...portions of worldwide geostationary communication satellites that provided by GPS satellites alone. therefore, any location in the same manner. Master stations, located on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that monitor GPS satellite data. WAAS is the European version of ...
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...the Earth. Your current location is physically represented by all Garmin units. You can choose to change the location format for other reference, set to match most accurate navigation. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSMAP 60Cx can also select one of several other grids, including a...are easy-to-use metric grids that approximates the shape of the Earth, and enables calculations to be set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the map to ensure the most commonly used by a framework of coordinates. The datum is viewed ...
...the Earth. Your current location is physically represented by all Garmin units. You can choose to change the location format for other reference, set to match most accurate navigation. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSMAP 60Cx can also select one of several other grids, including a...are easy-to-use metric grids that approximates the shape of the Earth, and enables calculations to be set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the map to ensure the most commonly used by a framework of coordinates. The datum is viewed ...
