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GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual i I NTRODUCTION > I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx. The GPSMAP 60Cx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver . T ake a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any piece[...]

ii GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T able of Contents Introduction ....................................................... i About This Manual .............................................. i Manual Conventions ................................................ i Software License Agreement ............................ v Product Regis[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual iii I NTRODUCTION > Searching for a Point of Interest ............................24 Using T racks ..................................................... 26 Navigating a Saved T rack ...................................... 29 Creating and Using Routes ............................. 31 Creating a Route .................[...]

iv GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > Sun and Moon ................................................... 68 Hunt and Fish ................................................... 69 Games Menu ..................................................... 70 Memory Race ........................................................71 V irtua Maze .........[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual v I NTRODUCTION > Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 60Cx, YOU AGREE T O BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in bina[...]

vi GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx The GPSMAP 60Cx case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit’ s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry . A voi[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual vii I NTRODUCTION > Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury . When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 60Cx to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sighti[...]

viii GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the GPSMAP 60Cx only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GPSMAP 60Cx for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography . This prod[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 1 G ETTING S T ARTED > GPSMAP 60Cx Carry Lanyard attachment slot Battery compartment cover External Data/Auxilary Power Port (under weather cap) Internal antenna Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector (under weather cap) Battery compartment locking D-ring USB connector port (under weather cap) Keypad LCD Display Screen Pow[...]

2 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 60Cx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Y ou can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See page 56 for information on setting the battery type. T o install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning t[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 3 G ETTING S T ARTED > Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad GPSMAP 60Cx QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. ENTER Key • Press and release to enter highlighted options, data or confirm on-screen messages. IN/OUT Zoom Keys • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page. • Press to scroll up o[...]

4 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > T urning on the GPSMAP 60Cx When the GPSMAP 60Cx is turned on, the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. T o turn the GPSMAP 60Cx on and off: 1. Press and hold the POWER key . When the unit turns on, [...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 5 G ETTING S T ARTED > Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 60Cx is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find i[...]

6 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > Using the GPSMAP 60Cx This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 60Cx. Understanding T erms As you progress through this owner ’ s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key , you [...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 7 G ETTING S T ARTED > Selecting Options and Entering Data T o enter data and select options, use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. T o select and activate an option: 1. From any page, press MENU . An Options Menu appears with a list of additional options for tha[...]

8 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > On-Screen Messages When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence. In each case the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close the window . On-Screen Messages [...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 9 G ETTING S T ARTED > T ransferring Data to a MicroSD Card The GPSMAP 60Cx is equipped with a pre-installed MicroSD card. T o install or remove the MicroSD card: 1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover from the back of the unit and remove the two batteries. 2. Locate the card tray at the center of the battery tray [...]

10 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > B ASIC O PERA TION This section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 60Cx including creating and using waypoints, using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. Creating and Using W aypoints W aypoints are locations or landmarks you [...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 1 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > Creating W aypoints Using the Map Y ou can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you will see a highlighted description of the item. T o create a waypoint using the Map Page: 1. On the Map Page, use the ROCKER to move the point[...]

12 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > 3. Use the ROCKER to enter location coordinates. Highlight OK , and press ENTER when finished. Manually enter waypoint coordinates 4. Press QUIT to exit. Editing W aypoints Y ou can edit waypoints when created or at a later date. Y ou can change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, a[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 13 B ASIC O PERA TION > T o move a waypoint on the Map Page: 1. On the Find Menu, Highlight the W aypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the W aypoints Page. 2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press ENTER . The W aypoint Page opens. 3. Highlight the Map button, and press ENTER to show the waypoint on the m[...]

14 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > 6. Press ENTER to save the location. Projecting a W aypoint Y ou can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location. T o project a waypoint: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the W aypoints icon, and press ENTER to open[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 15 B ASIC O PERA TION > Proximity W aypoints Use the Proximity W aypoints Page to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. Proximity icon Empty line Proximity Alarms check box Radius field T o add a proximity waypoint 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and [...]

16 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > T o clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: T o remove or review a single entry , press ENTER . Or T o remove all waypoints from the list, press MENU , highlight Remove All , and press ENTER . Man OverBoard (MOB) Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man Overboard (MOB) fe[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 17 B ASIC O PERA TION > The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you enter), Select Category (for those groups such as Food &[...]

18 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > Recent Finds The Recent Finds Page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently . T o go to a recently found item: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu, then press FIND again to display the list of recent finds. 2. Highlight the Recent Finds icon, and press ENTE[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 19 B ASIC O PERA TION > distance from the referenced location. See page 14 for more information. Find Near Her e —returns you to the Find Menu where you can search for map items near the item defined on the information page. Change Reference —point to a new location on the Map Page using the pointer to search f[...]

20 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > 4. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you want, and press ENTER . The Find list shows a list of items near the new map location. Finding a W aypoint The W aypoints Page contains a list of all saved waypoints. W aypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are also [...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 21 B ASIC O PERA TION > T o find a geocache: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Geocache icon, and press ENTER to open the Geocache Page. Y ou can view either found geocaches or those that have not been found. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on the list, and press ENTER to open the info[...]

22 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > 3. Select a city from the list and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected city . Or If the city you want is not listed, press MENU , select a search method, and press ENTER . Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to find an interstate exit. T o fi[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 23 B ASIC O PERA TION > T o find an address: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page. If your unit has a GPS fix, the < Enter Region> field is populated with your current region. Y ou do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City[...]

24 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > Finding an Intersection If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Intersections icon on the Find Menu to search for an intersection. When you enter the two street names and a city , and the find feature matches that data with intersections in the map database. T o find an intersectio[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 25 B ASIC O PERA TION > T o find a point of interest: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the All Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER to show a list of all points near your current location. 3. Highlight an item in the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for the item. Or Press MENU[...]

26 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > Using T racks The T racks feature creates an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time, location, elevation, and depth for each point (depth requires NMEA input, see pages 58 and[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 27 B ASIC O PERA TION > Wrap When Full —when selected, the track log records over the oldest data with new data. Record Method — Distance records track points after a specified distance is traveled. Time creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. Auto allows you choose from five intervals. Inter[...]

28 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > 4. Select No , and press ENTER to save only a portion of the track log. A map showing the entire track appears 5. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the track line that you want to be the beginning point, and press ENTER . 6. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the point on th[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 29 B ASIC O PERA TION > 4. When finished defining the area, press ENTER to open the page with a Save button. Start calculation Save calculated track 5. Press ENTER to save the new track to the Saved T racks list on the T racks Page. Navigating a Saved T rack Y ou can save your track log to use later as a T racBack[...]

30 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > 3. Select either Follow Road to route back to the selected point using available roadways, or select Follow T rack to retrace your original path of travel. Highlight the Don’t Ask Again option, and press ENTER if you want to use the same option each time you use T racBack. The Map Page open[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 31 B ASIC O PERA TION > Creating and Using Routes Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The GPSMAP 60Cx lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Creating a Route Y ou can create or modify a route using the Routes Page, and you[...]

32 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > Methods of navigating to a destination • If you select the Go T o button on the W aypoint Page or other Find Menu items, the GPSMAP 60Cx creates a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location. • If you select the Navigate button on a Route Page, the GPSMAP 60[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 33 B ASIC O PERA TION > the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and shows an Active Route Page with a list of turns. If you selected the Off Road option you can view only the list of points for a route from the Active Route Page. See Routing Setup on page 60. T o preview the turns for an active route: 1[...]

34 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route Page to edit, change the route name, and review route points. T o change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page. 3. Select a saved route, an[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 35 B ASIC O PERA TION > T o delete a route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page. 3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. 4. Highlight Delete All Routes , and press ENTER to clear the list of saved routes. A confirmation message appears, as[...]

36 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > Remove All —removes all waypoints from the saved route. Reverse Route —reverses the order of the route points in the saved route. Profile —creates a vertical profile of the route. NOTE: This option is available only if Garmin MapSour ce U.S. T opo 24K map data is used. Refer to the Ga[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 37 M AIN P AGES > M AIN P AGES The GPSMAP 60Cx has six main pages: Satellite Page, T rip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page, Altimeter Page, and the Main Menu. Y ou can cycle through these pages by pressing the P AGE key to move forward or pressing the QUIT key to reverse. Additional pages can be added using the [...]

38 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver ’ s current location when the unit receives signals from at least three satellites. Heading bug indicates your direction of movement Satellite signal strength Location Rec[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 39 M AIN P AGES > Map Page The GPSMAP 60Cx comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The standard basemap can be enhanced using MapSource or BlueChart data. T wo map operating modes, position mode and pan m[...]

40 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > T o change a data field display: 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press ENTER . The first data field is highlighted. 3. Press ENTER to open the list of data field options. Data field options 4. Use the ROCKER to select an option, and press [...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 41 M AIN P AGES > Changing the Zoom Range Y ou can change the Zoom Range on the Map Page to view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger area with less detail. Press IN to decrease the Zoom Range and show an area with greater detail; press OUT to increase the Zoom Range and show a larger area with less det[...]

42 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > Data Fields —opens the Show sub menu so you can select the number of data fields to show at the top of the Map Page. Map Only , 2, 3, or 4 data fields. Change Data Fields —allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields. This option is available only if 2, 3, or 4 d[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 43 M AIN P AGES > Setting up the Map Page Use the Setup Map option to adjust how items are shown on the Map Page T o customize the Map Page display: 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Setup Map , and press ENTER to open the Map Setup Page. The top of the page contains icons for each setup [...]

44 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > Lock On Road —you can lock the map pointer to show on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy . Map Setup – Tracks Page The Map Setup – T racks Page contains settings for Saved T racks, T rack Log, T rack Points and the Go T o Line. Map Setup – T racks Page Sav[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 45 M AIN P AGES > Map Setup – T ext Page Use the Map Setup – T ext Page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. Y ou can select from Small, Medium, or Large. Map Setup – T ext Page Map Setup – Information Page The Map Setup – T ext Page shows a list of downloaded detailed map[...]

46 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > Spot Soundings— toggles spot soundings on or off on the Map Page. Light Sectors— select Off, Auto, or ON. Symbol Set— select the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). Measuring Distance Y ou can measure the distance between two map items. T o measure distance between two poin[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 47 M AIN P AGES > T urning Declutter On or Off Y ou can remove unwanted items from the Map Page display (declutter the display) such as map item titles and icons. This is useful when the map is zoomed to a scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons that remain the same size regardless of the map scale. T o[...]

48 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing pointer . Compass Page The Compass Ring moves to indicate North Orientation. Bearing Pointer When navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions.[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 49 M AIN P AGES > Compass Page Options Use the options menu to customize the Compass Page. W ith the Compass Page open, press MENU . T o select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER . Compass Page Options Menu The following options are available: Stop (Resume) Navigation— turns active navigation for a route or [...]

50 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location. If you are using the Course Pointer option, and you drift away from the line of travel from your original location to your destination, the Course Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontal dotted lin[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 51 M AIN P AGES > Data Fields Y ou can show three or four data fields on the Compass Page. 3 Data Fields 4 Data Fields T o show data fields on the Compass Page: 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu. 2. Highlight Data Field , and press ENTER . The Show sub-menu appears. 3. Select the number of data ?[...]

52 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your current speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation. T rip Computer Page Y ou can customize the T rip[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 53 M AIN M ENU > M AIN M ENU The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and submenus, The time and date are shown at the bottom of this page. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice. T o select an item on the Main Menu, highlight the menu item, and press ENTER .[...]

54 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T rack Page Options The T rack Log Setup Page contains the following options: Wrap When Full —select this option to record over the oldest data with new data when the track log is full Record Method —select the method to use to record track points. Distance records track points after a specific[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 55 M AIN M ENU > T o navigate using the Highway Page: 1. While navigating, access the Highway Page from the Main Menu and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway graphic. 2. Press MENU to display the Options Menu. Y ou can do the following: Stop Navigation, Configure Data Fields from four to three with[...]

56 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > System Setup Use the System Setup Page to control settings for GPS, W AAS, battery type, language, external power and custom POI proximity alarms. T o access the System Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the System icon, and press ENTER . System icon GPS —sets the unit to operate in Nor[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 57 M AIN M ENU > Display Setup Use the Display Setup Page to select a screen display color scheme for day and night viewing. Y ou can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness. Shortening these times can significantly save on battery power . T o access the Display Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, hig[...]

58 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Interface Setup Use the Interface Setup Page to control the input/ output format used when connecting your unit to external devices. T o access the Interface Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Interface icon, and press ENTER . Serial Data Format —sets the data format to one of the f[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 59 M AIN M ENU > T ones Setup Use the T ones Setup Page to customize sound tones made by the unit. tones for a variety of unit features. T o access the T ones Setup Page: 1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the T ones icon, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER . As you move down the lis[...]

60 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Map Page Setup The Map Page Setup information is located on page 43. Routing Setup Use the Routing Setup Page to customize the manner in which routing functions behave. T o access the Routing Setup Page: 1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Routing icon, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight the Follow[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 61 M AIN M ENU > Follow Road Options Off Route Recalculation —allows you to set whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route (Prompted) or recalculates automatically . Y ou can turn off-route recalculation of f. Calculation Method —sets how the unit searches for the route. • Quickest Calcul[...]

62 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Marine Setup Use the Marine Setup Page to define alarm settings. T o access the Marine Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Marine icon, and press ENTER . Anchor Drag Alarm —sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance. Off Course Alarm —sets an alarm to sound[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 63 M AIN M ENU > Units Setup Use the Units Setup Page to customize measurement units. T o access the Units Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Units icon, and press ENTER . Position Format— the coordinates for the system in which a particular location is shown. The default format is latitude and long[...]

64 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Heading Setup Use the Heading Setup Page to specify the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate your heading. NOTE: Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Refer encing, it is r ecommended that you use the default values. T o access the Heading Set[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 65 M AIN M ENU > Welcome Setup Use the W elcome Setup Page to insert a message, such as ownership information, that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx. Adding a welcome message T o access the Welcome Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Welcome Message icon, and press ENTER . T o add a welcome me[...]

66 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Proximity W aypoints Use the Proximity W aypoints Page to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm circle can help you avoid restricted locations. For more information on proximity waypoints see the “Proximity W aypoints” section on page 15. Calendar Use the Calendar [...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 67 M AIN M ENU > Calculator Select the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP 60Cx as a calculator . Y ou can select either a Standard or Scientific calculator and Degrees or Radians from the Options Menu. Options Menus Calculator Page T o use the Calculator: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Cal[...]

68 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > 2. Highlight the Stop button, and press ENTER to stop the stopwatch. T o use the lap feature: With the stopwatch running, highlight the Lap button, and press ENTER . T o reset the stopwatch: With the stopwatch stopped, highlight the Reset button, and press ENTER . T o time lap by distance: Press MEN[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 69 M AIN M ENU > 4. T o view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location field, and press ENTER to open the New Location Options Menu and choose from the options shown. Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish T ables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chos[...]

70 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Choose Use Find Menu to select a point from the Find Feature database. Follow instructions for using the Find Feature beginning on page 16. When a find item is selected, highlight the “Use” button at the bottom of the item information page and press ENTER . The Location field will now show the[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 71 M AIN M ENU > 4. Press QUIT and highlight Y es when prompted to stop playing. W ARNING: When playing any of the virtual games (wher e you ar e moving on a r eal playing field), use caution in selecting an ar ea fr ee of hazar ds such a holes, obstructions, or pr oximity to vehicular traffic. Playing these games[...]

72 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > TIP: Pr ess MENU , and select C heat to start cheat mode. Enabling this mode penalizes you by five minutes and counts seconds by 10 instead of 2. Pr ess ENTER to turn off cheat mode. GekoSmak GekoSmak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece. Periodically , gekos appear on the scre[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 73 M AIN M ENU > Orient Map “Ship Up” rotates the virtual world around your ship. Y our ship always points Up. Press ENTER to start and blast away . Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills. Y ou must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire at[...]

74 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Size: 6.1" H x 2.4" W x 1.3" D W eight: 7.5 ounces (213 g) w/batteries installed. Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting. Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 75 A PPENDIX > Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices. Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude). The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 60Cx and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA[...]

76 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > Data Field Definitions The following list provides a brief definition of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 60Cx Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of you GPS determined location. Ambient Pressur e - The uncalibrated current pressu[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 77 A PPENDIX > Odometer - The total distance you have traveled for all trips. Off Course - The distance of f your direct course line. Pointer - The arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point on a route. Speed - Y our current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour , kilometers per hour or[...]

78 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 60Cx, several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of the unit. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , or Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 8[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 79 A PPENDIX > Connecting Y our GPSMAP 60Cx to a Computer Y ou can connect your GPSMAP 60Cx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable. NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSour ce pr ogram, T rip & W aypoint Manager , on your computer befor e connecting the USB cable to the computer . T o[...]

80 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > What is W AAS/EGNOS? T he W ide Area Augmentation System (W AAS) is an F AA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America. EGNOS is the European version of W AAS. The system is made up of satellites and approximately 25 ground reference stations positione[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 81 A PPENDIX > Loran TD Setup T o set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to open the Setup Menu. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Location icon and press ENTER to open the Location Setup Page. 4. Highlight the P[...]

82 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth. What are Map Datums? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth, and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner . The datum is physicall[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 83 A PPENDIX > FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 60Cx complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” [...]

84 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no ch[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 85 A PPENDIX > Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. T el. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9DL U.K. T el. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through o[...]

86 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual I NDEX I NDEX A Accessories 78 Addresses 23 Appendix 74 B Backlight 4 Battery Installation 2 Bearing Pointer 49 C Calculator 67 Calendar 66 Cautions viii Cleaning vi Compass Page 48 Data Fields 51 Options Menu 49 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 50 Course Pointer 49 Creating and Using W aypoints 10 Creating a W aypo[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual 87 I NDEX Map Page 39 Additional Map Data 40 Data Fields 39 Declutter 47 Options Menu 41 Orientation 41 Set Up 43 Zoom Range 41 Map Page Setup 60 Marine Setup 62 Marking Y our Current Location 10 MARK Key 3 Measure Distance 42, 46 MENU Key 3 N North Up/T rack Up 38 O On-screen Button 22 On-Screen Messages 8 P P AGE/COM[...]

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