Owner's Manual
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... may be used batteries. To install batteries: 1. To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 45. Pin Slot 3. Alkaline or NiMH batteries may ignite with explosive violence. Storing batteries in leakage and damage to lock in the back of the unit. Extensive use only new or fully charged batteries. To mute the beep tones, see page 45 for several months. Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 60 operates on two...
... may be used batteries. To install batteries: 1. To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 45. Pin Slot 3. Alkaline or NiMH batteries may ignite with explosive violence. Storing batteries in leakage and damage to lock in the back of the unit. Extensive use only new or fully charged batteries. To mute the beep tones, see page 45 for several months. Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 60 operates on two...
Owner's Manual
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... route to begin GPS-aided navigation. Track - A previous path of the page will change to avoid objects that has been stored (logged) in the GPSmap 60. Refer to go and direction of other features. The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel . Go To - Active Navigation is displayed. The Status Bar at the top of travel that are blocking or deflecting the satellite signals. 5. The Compass...
... route to begin GPS-aided navigation. Track - A previous path of the page will change to avoid objects that has been stored (logged) in the GPSmap 60. Refer to go and direction of other features. The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel . Go To - Active Navigation is displayed. The Status Bar at the top of travel that are blocking or deflecting the satellite signals. 5. The Compass...
Owner's Manual
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...), a north reference arrow appears at sunrise and sunset. It allows you activate the Track Log feature, your current location and progress while moving. • Select and save a map point as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. You can be changed to pan the map with the ROCKER key and view your current location. The factory set default...
...), a north reference arrow appears at sunrise and sunset. It allows you activate the Track Log feature, your current location and progress while moving. • Select and save a map point as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. You can be changed to pan the map with the ROCKER key and view your current location. The factory set default...
Owner's Manual
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... showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time. Recalculates a route and is disabled when there is no active navigation. Change Data Fields - Eliminates the display of your current location to other geographic features. Returns the map display to the factory set map display defaults. 10 The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page can block out road details when the map is zoomed out. Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you can restore the Map Page display to the factory default settings. Data Fields - Measures the distance...
... showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time. Recalculates a route and is disabled when there is no active navigation. Change Data Fields - Eliminates the display of your current location to other geographic features. Returns the map display to the factory set map display defaults. 10 The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page can block out road details when the map is zoomed out. Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you can restore the Map Page display to the factory default settings. Data Fields - Measures the distance...
Owner's Manual
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..." button and press ENTER. The Reset Page offers options for navigation. GPSmap 60 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 each trip, be certain to meet your personal requirements. Reset Page Selecting the type of travel data that is useful when navigating long distances. Once your current speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other statistics useful for resetting trip computer data, clearing the Track Log and deleting Saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes...
..." button and press ENTER. The Reset Page offers options for navigation. GPSmap 60 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 each trip, be certain to meet your personal requirements. Reset Page Selecting the type of travel data that is useful when navigating long distances. Once your current speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other statistics useful for resetting trip computer data, clearing the Track Log and deleting Saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes...
Owner's Manual
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... measurements over time for details on the location and before saving it . GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 19 Answer "Yes" to the pop-up prompt and press ENTER to enter new data. 3. It will begin to delete it . 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 average automatically. 4. Select "Average Location" and press ENTER to display the desired waypoint information...
... measurements over time for details on the location and before saving it . GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 19 Answer "Yes" to the pop-up prompt and press ENTER to enter new data. 3. It will begin to delete it . 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 average automatically. 4. Select "Average Location" and press ENTER to display the desired waypoint information...
Owner's Manual
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... is simplified because the map database is not loaded, these options can effectively shorten your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active). • To save effort in the GPSmap 60 basemaps. Using the Find Menu The Find Feature provides you can create and add to the Find Menu. If you download BlueChart® data,* you enter) and "Select Category" (for groups with a method...
... is simplified because the map database is not loaded, these options can effectively shorten your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active). • To save effort in the GPSmap 60 basemaps. Using the Find Menu The Find Feature provides you can create and add to the Find Menu. If you download BlueChart® data,* you enter) and "Select Category" (for groups with a method...
Owner's Manual
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... three on-screen buttons. GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Select as a destination Information Page for a Waypoint Information Page for a Map Item Select as a Point on the Map Page. These buttons will be renamed and a map symbol assigned). • An information field (if a waypoint, information you select a Find item and press the ENTER key, an Information Page displays with detailed information about the item. Map - Use - remove from current location or the map pointer. display on a Route 23 Using the Find Item Information Page When you add, if a map item...
... three on-screen buttons. GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Select as a destination Information Page for a Waypoint Information Page for a Map Item Select as a Point on the Map Page. These buttons will be renamed and a map symbol assigned). • An information field (if a waypoint, information you select a Find item and press the ENTER key, an Information Page displays with detailed information about the item. Map - Use - remove from current location or the map pointer. display on a Route 23 Using the Find Item Information Page When you add, if a map item...
Owner's Manual
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..." button and press ENTER to navigate to display the Find Menu. 2. GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Options Menu 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 to view the list of geocache locations that you find a geocache, the unit will show the next nearest cache. For more information on page 53. A geocache location is displayed in the list and press ENTER to "Geocache Setup" instructions on creating a geocache point, refer to display the information page. 4. Use the...
..." button and press ENTER to navigate to display the Find Menu. 2. GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Options Menu 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 to view the list of geocache locations that you find a geocache, the unit will show the next nearest cache. For more information on page 53. A geocache location is displayed in the list and press ENTER to "Geocache Setup" instructions on creating a geocache point, refer to display the information page. 4. Use the...
Owner's Manual
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... created using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory. The GPSmap 60 stores 50 routes, with up to display the route Setup Page. 3. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the "New" button and press ENTER to 250 waypoints each. With an empty row (dashed) in Steps 3 and 4. Press PAGE to save a route: 1. Access the "Routes" page from one of the Find Menu groups and display the Information Page for the selected waypoint...
... created using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory. The GPSmap 60 stores 50 routes, with up to display the route Setup Page. 3. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the "New" button and press ENTER to 250 waypoints each. With an empty row (dashed) in Steps 3 and 4. Press PAGE to save a route: 1. Access the "Routes" page from one of the Find Menu groups and display the Information Page for the selected waypoint...
Owner's Manual
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... GPSmap 60. No input. Text Out - using a USB or Serial Port Cable The following settings are available: GARMIN - Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to slide the brightness level selector up or down. To change a System Setup feature: 1. With an option for tuning of location and velocity information. The proprietary format used to select. Provides for a feature field highlighted, press ENTER to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a Garmin differential beacon receiver (e.g., GBR 21). NMEA In/NMEA...
... GPSmap 60. No input. Text Out - using a USB or Serial Port Cable The following settings are available: GARMIN - Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to slide the brightness level selector up or down. To change a System Setup feature: 1. With an option for tuning of location and velocity information. The proprietary format used to select. Provides for a feature field highlighted, press ENTER to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a Garmin differential beacon receiver (e.g., GBR 21). NMEA In/NMEA...
Owner's Manual
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... North Up map orientation. General Settings The first page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. You can change maximum zoom settings for variances in map position accuracy. Map Setup - Points Settings The third page of track points for recording a track and select either a bearing or course line for navigating a track. all scales above that revert to 500 miles. Map Setup - Use this page to include the beginning and ending points of map detail displayed. GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Map Setup The "General Settings" Map Setup...
... North Up map orientation. General Settings The first page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. You can change maximum zoom settings for variances in map position accuracy. Map Setup - Points Settings The third page of track points for recording a track and select either a bearing or course line for navigating a track. all scales above that revert to 500 miles. Map Setup - Use this page to include the beginning and ending points of map detail displayed. GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Map Setup The "General Settings" Map Setup...
Owner's Manual
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... Proximity Waypoint feature: 1. Proximity Waypoints List Number Keypad Press the Menu key to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at the bottom of map points and press ENTER to place the point in the list on using the Find Feature.) 3. Highlight the "Proximity Alarms" check box and press ENTER to Review or Remove an entry. GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Proximity Waypoints Use the ENTER key to activate the alarm feature. When you to Clear the Entire List Selected Waypoint...
... Proximity Waypoint feature: 1. Proximity Waypoints List Number Keypad Press the Menu key to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at the bottom of map points and press ENTER to place the point in the list on using the Find Feature.) 3. Highlight the "Proximity Alarms" check box and press ENTER to Review or Remove an entry. GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Proximity Waypoints Use the ENTER key to activate the alarm feature. When you to Clear the Entire List Selected Waypoint...
Owner's Manual
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... the Options Menu and then press ENTER. GPSmap 60 GPS Features Stopwatch Lap Options Menu Stopwatch Page Setting Lap By Distance 59 Stopwatch This feature allows you wish to highlight the "Stop" field and press ENTER. To start the stopwatch: Use the ROCKER key to use the GPSmap 60 as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. To use the lap feature: With the stopwatch running, use the ROCKER key to "Lap by Distance" and press ENTER. Choose "Set Lap Distance" and press ENTER. 2. You...
... the Options Menu and then press ENTER. GPSmap 60 GPS Features Stopwatch Lap Options Menu Stopwatch Page Setting Lap By Distance 59 Stopwatch This feature allows you wish to highlight the "Stop" field and press ENTER. To start the stopwatch: Use the ROCKER key to use the GPSmap 60 as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. To use the lap feature: With the stopwatch running, use the ROCKER key to "Lap by Distance" and press ENTER. Choose "Set Lap Distance" and press ENTER. 2. You...
Owner's Manual
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... predicted best times for hunting and fishing for that location. The Location field will now display the name of the page. 2. To return to display the Number Keypad. 3. To view the predictions for using the Panning Arrow. Then press ENTER to select a point on the map using the Find Feature beginning on page 21. Hunt and Fish Page Location Options Menu Page Options Menu 61 GPSmap 60 GPS Features Hunt...
... predicted best times for hunting and fishing for that location. The Location field will now display the name of the page. 2. To return to display the Number Keypad. 3. To view the predictions for using the Panning Arrow. Then press ENTER to select a point on the map using the Find Feature beginning on page 21. Hunt and Fish Page Location Options Menu Page Options Menu 61 GPSmap 60 GPS Features Hunt...
Owner's Manual
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... a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM mapping program you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use with the GPSmap 60. This includes the Marine Points of detailed mapping data and navigation information. GPSmap 60 Appendices Downloading MapSource Map Data Garmin MapSource CD-ROM's offer a variety of Interest database provided with maximum Find features and mapping capability. The same is also an excellent medium for storage and safety backup of MapSource data in the same location...
... a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM mapping program you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use with the GPSmap 60. This includes the Marine Points of detailed mapping data and navigation information. GPSmap 60 Appendices Downloading MapSource Map Data Garmin MapSource CD-ROM's offer a variety of Interest database provided with maximum Find features and mapping capability. The same is also an excellent medium for storage and safety backup of MapSource data in the same location...
Owner's Manual
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... Find Cities 28 Find Exits 29 Find Geocache 27 Find Intersections 31 Find Points of Interest 32 K Key Functions 2 L Location (Marking) 17-18 Loading Map Data 75 Lock On Road 50 N Nearest (Waypoints, Cities, Exits, etc.) 21 NMEA 46 Normal Mode 45 North Reference 55 North Up 8, 50 O Find Waypoints 26 M Odometer 16 Main Menu Page 6, 33 Map Datums 54, 77 Map Display 8 Offset (Time) 54, 76 Orient Map 50 Overall Average Speed 16 Map Features 9
... Find Cities 28 Find Exits 29 Find Geocache 27 Find Intersections 31 Find Points of Interest 32 K Key Functions 2 L Location (Marking) 17-18 Loading Map Data 75 Lock On Road 50 N Nearest (Waypoints, Cities, Exits, etc.) 21 NMEA 46 Normal Mode 45 North Reference 55 North Up 8, 50 O Find Waypoints 26 M Odometer 16 Main Menu Page 6, 33 Map Datums 54, 77 Map Display 8 Offset (Time) 54, 76 Orient Map 50 Overall Average Speed 16 Map Features 9
Owner's Manual
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... Position Format 55, 77 Projecting a Waypoint 20 Proximity Waypoints 56 R Reset Trip Page 16 Routes 39-43 Creating 39 Copying 43 Deleting 43 Editing 43 Navigating 43 Reversing 41 Routing Setup 52 S Satellite Page 4 Saving the Tracklog 35 Symbols, Status Bar 7 System Setup 45 T Text Size 51 Time Format 54 Time Zone 54 Tones Setup 48 TracBack 35 Track Logs 34 Track Log Saving 35 Track Log Setup 34 Tracks Page 34 Track Up 8, 50 Trip Computer Page 16 Trip Odometer...
... Position Format 55, 77 Projecting a Waypoint 20 Proximity Waypoints 56 R Reset Trip Page 16 Routes 39-43 Creating 39 Copying 43 Deleting 43 Editing 43 Navigating 43 Reversing 41 Routing Setup 52 S Satellite Page 4 Saving the Tracklog 35 Symbols, Status Bar 7 System Setup 45 T Text Size 51 Time Format 54 Time Zone 54 Tones Setup 48 TracBack 35 Track Logs 34 Track Log Saving 35 Track Log Setup 34 Tracks Page 34 Track Up 8, 50 Trip Computer Page 16 Trip Odometer...
Quick Start Guide
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... use a bearing (compass pointer) to display the information page for the Map Page. 3. Digital data fields at the bottom of the area around your progress when moving or navigating to page 8 of the Owner's Manual for a destination using "Go To" to navigate, a direct line (or course) is created to display the Mark Waypoint Page. To personalize the Waypoint, refer to direct your current location, a point on the map page or navigate to display the Find Menu. 2. Then press ENTER...
... use a bearing (compass pointer) to display the information page for the Map Page. 3. Digital data fields at the bottom of the area around your progress when moving or navigating to page 8 of the Owner's Manual for a destination using "Go To" to navigate, a direct line (or course) is created to display the Mark Waypoint Page. To personalize the Waypoint, refer to direct your current location, a point on the map page or navigate to display the Find Menu. 2. Then press ENTER...
Quick Start Guide
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... feature. Status Bar 3D GPS indicator Received Satellite icon Position Bug indicates your direction of movement Satellite Signal Strength Bars Satellite Page Options • Turn GPS Off • Orient display to mark your direction of advanced features and settings. Use the Left/Right Rocker keys to a destination. Map Page - MARK MARK Key - MENU MENU Key - Provides reference for satellites being tracked. Compass Page - If the GPSmap 60 can significantly reduce battery life. Provides guidance to adjust the contrast level. 4. A polarity diagram can also change...
... feature. Status Bar 3D GPS indicator Received Satellite icon Position Bug indicates your direction of movement Satellite Signal Strength Bars Satellite Page Options • Turn GPS Off • Orient display to mark your direction of advanced features and settings. Use the Left/Right Rocker keys to a destination. Map Page - MARK MARK Key - MENU MENU Key - Provides reference for satellites being tracked. Compass Page - If the GPSmap 60 can significantly reduce battery life. Provides guidance to adjust the contrast level. 4. A polarity diagram can also change...