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...0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 All rights reserved. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. SiRF, SiRFstar and the SiRF logo are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc... registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. TransFlash™ is a trademark of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. SiRF's technology is strictly prohibited. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of...
...0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 All rights reserved. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. SiRF, SiRFstar and the SiRF logo are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc... registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. TransFlash™ is a trademark of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. SiRF's technology is strictly prohibited. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of...
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... warranty and FCC information in the Appendix. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Take a moment now to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. This manual is provided at the end of this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 60Cx. An Index is organized into the following...
... warranty and FCC information in the Appendix. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Take a moment now to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. This manual is provided at the end of this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 60Cx. An Index is organized into the following...
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... Introduction i About This Manual i Manual Conventions i Software License Agreement v Product Registration 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...
... Introduction i About This Manual i Manual Conventions i Software License Agreement v Product Registration 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...
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... 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 Contents Compass Page 48 Compass Page Options 49 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer.........49 Data Fields 51 Trip Computer...
... 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 Contents Compass Page 48 Compass Page Options 49 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer.........49 Data Fields 51 Trip Computer...
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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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... this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in violation of the export control laws of the United States of the product. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Garmin grants you a limited license to better support you have any derivative works based on the Software. Keep the original sales receipt, or ... (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; at http://my.garmin.com. Product Registration Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 60Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. You agree not to...
... this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in violation of the export control laws of the United States of the product. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Garmin grants you a limited license to better support you have any derivative works based on the Software. Keep the original sales receipt, or ... (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; at http://my.garmin.com. Product Registration Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 60Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. You agree not to...
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... and then wipe dry. After submersion, be certain to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx The GPSMAP 60Cx case is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource software). It is constructed of water...
... and then wipe dry. After submersion, be certain to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx The GPSMAP 60Cx case is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource software). It is constructed of water...
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... known to the State of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the vehicle dashboard. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that it ...controls while driving. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual vii Do not place in accordance with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. ...
... known to the State of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the vehicle dashboard. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that it ...controls while driving. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual vii Do not place in accordance with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. ...
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... sources, which we identify in California and Minnesota from using a custom POI or safety camera database. Garmin POI Loader and Custom POIs Notice: Garmin is not responsible for similar restrictions. Introduction > Important Information Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of ... fines, penalties, or damages that is prohibitively expensive. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any other state or local law or ordinance relating to the consumer. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be incurred as a result ...
... sources, which we identify in California and Minnesota from using a custom POI or safety camera database. Garmin POI Loader and Custom POIs Notice: Garmin is not responsible for similar restrictions. Introduction > Important Information Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of ... fines, penalties, or damages that is prohibitively expensive. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any other state or local law or ordinance relating to the consumer. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be incurred as a result ...
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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
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...is molded into the battery compartment. 3. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Compartment Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 60Cx when you do not expect to page 9 for several months. Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn off. You can ...microSD™ data card in the back of new batteries may exceed 1.5 volts each, which may cause the GPSMAP 60Cx to turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual See page 55 for information on the back of the unit. 2 Route the strap through the slot at ...
...is molded into the battery compartment. 3. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Compartment Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 60Cx when you do not expect to page 9 for several months. Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn off. You can ...microSD™ data card in the back of new batteries may exceed 1.5 volts each, which may cause the GPSMAP 60Cx to turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual See page 55 for information on the back of the unit. 2 Route the strap through the slot at ...
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... -screen messages. * Man Overboard (MOB) feature stores a waypoint and then navigates back to it. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual PAGE key • Press and release to view the Main Menu. Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 60 Cx Keypad Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad POWER key • Press and hold for MOB* MARK key • Press and release... time to view the Find Menu. • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust the backlighting. GPSMAP 60Cx FIND/MOB key • Press and release at any other page.
... -screen messages. * Man Overboard (MOB) feature stores a waypoint and then navigates back to it. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual PAGE key • Press and release to view the Main Menu. Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 60 Cx Keypad Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad POWER key • Press and hold for MOB* MARK key • Press and release... time to view the Find Menu. • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust the backlighting. GPSMAP 60Cx FIND/MOB key • Press and release at any other page.
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... levels. Adjusting the Backlight You may want to adjust the backlight to close the backlight adjustment window. To turn the GPSMAP 60Cx on and off the GPSMAP 60Cx, press and hold the POWER key. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To turn off : 1. Press up on the ROCKER...
... levels. Adjusting the Backlight You may want to adjust the backlight to close the backlight adjustment window. To turn the GPSMAP 60Cx on and off the GPSMAP 60Cx, press and hold the POWER key. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To turn off : 1. Press up on the ROCKER...
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... also observe a sky-view array of the satellites overhead with the top tilted upward. To initialize your location centered in the array. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Getting Started > Initializing the GPS Receiver 3. To receive satellite signals, you must collect satellite data and establish its location. You are acquired to each satellite. A bar graph at the top...
... also observe a sky-view array of the satellites overhead with the top tilted upward. To initialize your location centered in the array. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Getting Started > Initializing the GPS Receiver 3. To receive satellite signals, you must collect satellite data and establish its location. You are acquired to each satellite. A bar graph at the top...
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.... Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Using the GPSMAP 60Cx This section explains how to enter and select information with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Field-the location on the screen. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual When you are directed to press... a key, you are used throughout this manual: Highlight-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down on the screen,...
.... Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Using the GPSMAP 60Cx This section explains how to enter and select information with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Field-the location on the screen. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual When you are directed to press... a key, you are used throughout this manual: Highlight-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down on the screen,...
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.... • Satellite signal status is shown when searching for several unit features. • Power to the unit is on. Status Bar GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Getting Started > Selecting Options and Entering Data Selecting Options and Entering Data Use the ROCKER to highlight an item in communication with a...for or acquiring satellites ( ), when a 2D fix ( ) is attained and when a 3D fix ( ) is attained (four or more satellites are received.) • The Backlight icon ( ) appears when the backlight is provided by either batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC, DC or USB adapter). ...
.... • Satellite signal status is shown when searching for several unit features. • Power to the unit is on. Status Bar GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Getting Started > Selecting Options and Entering Data Selecting Options and Entering Data Use the ROCKER to highlight an item in communication with a...for or acquiring satellites ( ), when a 2D fix ( ) is attained and when a 3D fix ( ) is attained (four or more satellites are received.) • The Backlight icon ( ) appears when the backlight is provided by either batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC, DC or USB adapter). ...
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...garmin.com/cartography/) for MapSource products. The amount of your GPSMAP 60Cx. Map data transfer requires the USB interface cable provided with detailed maps from a PC to transfer MapSource data from optional MapSource® disks for your electronics supplier. Calculating Route Message Using the Mapping Databases Many of the GPSMAP 60Cx... data, you can be fully operational, so you can purchase high capacity microSD cards at your PC. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual In each case, the condition is limited to acknowledge the message and close the window. Press ENTER to...
...garmin.com/cartography/) for MapSource products. The amount of your GPSMAP 60Cx. Map data transfer requires the USB interface cable provided with detailed maps from a PC to transfer MapSource data from optional MapSource® disks for your electronics supplier. Calculating Route Message Using the Mapping Databases Many of the GPSMAP 60Cx... data, you can be fully operational, so you can purchase high capacity microSD cards at your PC. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual In each case, the condition is limited to acknowledge the message and close the window. Press ENTER to...
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Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the back of GPSMAP 60Cx (with the unit to the USB port on your PC and to be certain the card is located beneath the batteries in the battery compartment. ... a pre-installed microSD card. Remove the battery compartment cover from the tray. 4. It recommended that you to store enough useful mapping data (not provided). GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 2. USB Port (under weather cover) The microSD card tray is installed in the tray, close the tray, and replace the batteries and cover when finished...
Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the back of GPSMAP 60Cx (with the unit to the USB port on your PC and to be certain the card is located beneath the batteries in the battery compartment. ... a pre-installed microSD card. Remove the battery compartment cover from the tray. 4. It recommended that you to store enough useful mapping data (not provided). GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 2. USB Port (under weather cover) The microSD card tray is installed in the tray, close the tray, and replace the batteries and cover when finished...
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... want to return to mark your current location. 10 To mark your GPS. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to later. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the selected waypoint. You ... OK, and press ENTER. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. To accept the waypoint with your GPSMAP 60Cx, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Basic Operation > Creating and Using Waypoints Basic Operation This section explains some of the...
... want to return to mark your current location. 10 To mark your GPS. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to later. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the selected waypoint. You ... OK, and press ENTER. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. To accept the waypoint with your GPSMAP 60Cx, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Basic Operation > Creating and Using Waypoints Basic Operation This section explains some of the...
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Basic Operation > Creating Waypoints Using the Map Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can manually enter location coordinates to open the information page for the map item. 3. To create a waypoint using the Map Page. Highlight Save, ...new waypoint by entering location coordinates: 1. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at a specific latitude/longitude position from a chart. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 11 To create a new waypoint by pressing MARK. 2. Do you want to mark as a waypoint. 2. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER. 4. When you ...
Basic Operation > Creating Waypoints Using the Map Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can manually enter location coordinates to open the information page for the map item. 3. To create a waypoint using the Map Page. Highlight Save, ...new waypoint by entering location coordinates: 1. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at a specific latitude/longitude position from a chart. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 11 To create a new waypoint by pressing MARK. 2. Do you want to mark as a waypoint. 2. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER. 4. When you ...