Garmin GPSMAP 60 manual

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© Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. T el. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 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 Garmin Corporation No. 68,[...]

iii GPSmap 60 Preface Contact Garmin If you should encounter any difficulty while using your GPSmap 60, or if you have any questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Pr oduct Support by phone at 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday – Friday , 8 am – 5 pm Central T ime; or by e-mail at sales@garmin.com. In Eur ope, contact Garmin (Eur ope) Ltd. at[...]

iv GPSmap 60 Software License Agr eement Software License Agr eement BY USING THE GPSmap 60, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFT - W ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREE- MENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary exec[...]

v GPSmap 60 Introduction The GPSmap 60 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 inter- ference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device[...]

vi GPSmap 60 CAUTION: Use the GPSmap ® 60 at your own risk. T o reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner ’ s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indica - tions from the GPSmap ® 60 to all available navigati[...]

vii GPSmap 60 MAP DA T A INFORMA TION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. W e use a combination of govern- mental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer[...]

viii GPSmap 60 Safety W arnings and Cautions—Read This First! W ARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of a vehicle with the GPSmap 60 installed to place and secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver ’ s view of driving co[...]

ix GPSmap 60 Introduction T able of Contents Section 1: Introduction. ................... ................... ........i-viii Preface.........................................................................................i Software License Agreement........................................................ii FCC Compliance Information................[...]

x GPSmap 60 Introduction Section 4: GPS Featur es ........ .......... .......................57-65 Calendar ...................................................................................57 Alarm Clock .............................................................................58 Calculator .....................................................[...]

1 GPSmap 60 Battery Installation and Start Up Important Note When replacing batteries , use only new or fully charged batteries . Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable batteries may typically display less capacity than disposable batteries . Remove the batteries from the unit if you don’t plan to use it for several months . Storing[...]

2 GPSmap 60 K ey Functions IN/OUT Zoom K eys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list. FIND K ey • Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu Page. • Press and hold for MOB. MARK K ey • Press and release at any time to mark your current location as a waypoint. QUIT K e[...]

3 GPSmap 60 Getting Started Belt Clip/Auxiliary Connector Mount • Clips to a belt for convenient access when hiking or walking. Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector (under weather cover) • Provides connection to a remote GPS antenna with MCX connector . External P ower and Data Connector P ort (under weather cover) • Provides interface to a PC for[...]

4 GPSmap 60 Getting Started Satellite P age Displaying Satellite Signals Initialization & the Satellite P age Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSmap 60, the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in order to determine (fix) its location. This process is called “initialization” and can take up to 15 minutes the firs[...]

5 GPSmap 60 Getting Started Initialization & The Satellite P age Map P age with Current P osition Arrow 4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites , the display at the top of the page will change to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates . The Status Bar at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and st[...]

6 GPSmap 60 Getting Started The Main P age Sequence Whenr you turn on the GPSmap 60, you can see the Power On Page, followed by the Satellite Page, which is the first of the Main Pages in sequence. T o view each Main P age: 1. Press and release the P A GE k ey repeatedly to cycle through the main pages. 2. With a page displayed, press the MENU k e[...]

7 GPSmap 60 Status Bar Battery Power Auxiliary Power Acquiring Satellites 2-Dimension Navigation 3-Dimension Navigation Alarm is Set USB is Connected Backlight is On Getting Started The Main P age Featur es Status Bar , Backlighting, Contrast and On-Screen Messages At the top of each page, a Status Bar (which is always displayed) provides current s[...]

8 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The Map P age T he Map Page P osition Arrow T he Map Scale T he Map P age with Data Fields and Guidance T ext “T rack Up” Mode North Orientation Arrow Data Fields Guidance Text “North Up” Mode with Map oriented with North at the top Street Level Detailed Mapping Using the Map Page The Map Page is the primary navig[...]

9 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The Map P age Zoom In Using Map Page F eatures Use the Zoom IN and OUT buttons to change the map scale. Y ou can show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly . The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement se[...]

10 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The Map P age The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for navigation. Y ou can stop navigation to a destination and arrange up to four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire. Include a navigation guidance text message on the map page. Y ou ca[...]

1 1 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The Map P age T wo Data Fields Data Field Sub-Menu F our Data Fields List of Data Field Options T hree Data Fields T o display Data Fields: 1. With the Map P age Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER k ey to highlight the Data Fields option and press ENTER . 2. Observe the sub-menu options: “Map Only , ” “2 Data [...]

12 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The Map P age T o display Guidance T ext: 1. With Map P age displayed, press the MENU k ey to display the Map P age Options Menu. 2. Highlight the Guidance T ext Option and press ENTER to display the Guidance T ext Options Menu. 3. Select the desired option “ Alw ays Show, ” “Never Show” or “Show When Navigatin[...]

13 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Measuring Distance This Map Page option allows you to determine the distance to a point on the map from your current location. Access the Map Page Options Menu, select “Measure Distance” and press ENTER to activate. T o measure between two selected points on the Map, move the Map Pointer to the first map point you w[...]

14 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The Compass P age Using the Compass Page The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information. When navigation is in progress, the Compass Page provides naviga- tion data and directions. It uses a graphic compass display , a bearing[...]

15 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The Compass P age Compass P age Options Menu T o use the Compass P age Options: 1. Press the MENU k ey to display the Options Menu. 2. T he first option is “Stop Navigation” which can be highlighted and activated by pressing ENTER to stop navigating. 3. T he second option is “Course P ointer” or “Bearing Point[...]

16 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The T rip Computer P age Using the T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data that is useful when navigating long distances. It indicates your cur- rent speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other statistics useful for navigation. Y ou can customize the T rip Comput[...]

17 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The Mark W aypoint Page The Mark W aypoint Page allows you to mark and record your cur- rent (or any other) location as a waypoint and displays a name for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. Y ou can mark your current location from any page on the GPSmap 60. T o mark your curr ent location as a waypoint: 1. Press in and[...]

18 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation T o cr eate a waypoint with the map panning arrow: 1. With the Map P age displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you want use as a w aypoint. If there is information in the mapping database for that location it will highlight momentarily and display a name or address . 2. Press ENTER to display th[...]

19 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation A waypoint location can be averaged over time for more accuracy , but only while the GPS has a fix on the location and before saving it. T o aver age a Waypoint Location using measur ements over time: 1. With the “New Waypoint” information page displayed, press the MENU k ey to display the page options menu. 3. Selec[...]

20 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using W aypoints T o move a W aypoint on the Map P age: 1. Use the Find F eature to display the Information P age for the desired waypoint (refer to page 23). 2. Highlight the “Map” button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map . 3. Press ENTER again to place a “Move” mark er[...]

21 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Find Menu Using Find Using the Find Menu The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Cities and Exits which are included in the GPSmap 60 basemaps. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersec - ti[...]

22 GPSmap 60 Searching for a location using Find By Name If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By Name search option may be the easiest method of searching. T o find a location using Find By Name: 1. Press the FIND k ey to display the Find Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Group icon for the type of item you wa[...]

23 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Using the Find Item Information Page When you select a Find item and press the ENTER key , an Informa- tion Page displays with detailed information about the item. This page contains the following information: • A title (if a waypoint, it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned). • An information field (i[...]

24 GPSmap 60 Waypoint Information P age Options include “ Aver age Location” The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for using a Find Item as a tool for navigation. T o use the Find Item Information P age Options Menu: 1. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the MENU k ey to display the Options Menu. 2. [...]

25 GPSmap 60 • Change Reference - Point to a new location on the map Page using the Panning Arrow and press ENTER . • Set Proximity - Program an alarm to sound when you are within a speci- fied radius of an item defined by the Information Page. (Refer to the Section on Proximity W aypoints on page 56 for detailed information.). • Add T o Rout[...]

26 GPSmap 60 Searching for a W aypoint The W aypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved waypoints. W aypoints are stored in alpha/numerical order and are also identified by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types. W aypoints can be selected as destinations and added as points on a route. T o find a W aypoint: 1. Press and h[...]

27 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Searching for a Geocache The Find Geocache feature allows you to view the list of geocache locations that you have created using the GPSmap 60 or downloaded from your computer . A geocache location is actually a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to separate it from others on the waypoints list. [...]

28 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Searching for a City The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data). T o find a city: 1. Use the ROCKER k ey to select the “Cities” option, then press ENTER to display the find by “Nearest” list[...]

29 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Searching for an Inter state Exit The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate Exits. 1. Press and hold the FIND k ey to display the Find Menu. Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List. 2. Highlight and select an exit type by pressing ENTER . A list of exits ne[...]

30 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number , street name and city and the Find Feature will match that data with addresses in the map database. T o find an Address: 1. Press and hold the FIND k e[...]

31 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Find Searching for an Inter section The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersec- tion if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street names and city and the Find Feature will match that data with intersec- tions in the map database. T o find an Inter section: 1. Press and[...]

32 GPSmap 60 Searching for a P oint of Interest Y ou can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However , you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this feature; otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection options, are not functional. T [...]

33 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation About the Main Menu The Main Menu is the directory for all unit features not in the Main Page sequence. Use the ROCKER key to highlight a feature name and then press ENTER to display the feature page. • T racks - This feature allows you to maintain a record of your movements (track log) with information. • Routes - A[...]

34 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using a T rack Log The T racks feature creates an electronic trail on the map page as you travel about and is referred to as a T rack Log. A track log contains infor- mation about points along its path, including time, position and elevation. Use a T rack Log to do the following: • Record your movements for a given tim[...]

35 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using T racks 5. Highlight the “Record Method” field and press ENTER to display the Distance , T ime and Auto options. Because a track is made of a series of points that define your path of travel, they can be placed a specified “Distance” apart or placed at a “Time” interval you specify . T he “ Auto”[...]

36 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using T racks Saved T rack P age 4. T he Saved T rack P age allows you to rename the track, view the track distance , view the calculated area encompassed by the track (an area is defined even if the tr ack is open ended) and specify a color for the track when displayed on the map page (Show On Map). On-screen buttons a[...]

37 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using T racks T rack Profiles A T rack Elevation Profile can be created from Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps (MapSource U.S. T opo 24K) which include elevation data contained in the map. T o create a track profile, you must be located within the geographic area supported by the DEM map data loaded on your GPSmap 60. [...]

38 GPSmap 60 T o use the T racBack featur e: 1. With the Saved T racks P age for the track or the T r ack Log displayed, highlight the T racBack button and press ENTER to display the T racBack P age . 2. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to T r acBack to. Use the ROCKER key to move the P anning[...]

39 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Routes Creating and Using a Route W ith routes, you can create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The GPSmap 60 stores 50 routes, with up to 250 waypoints each. A route can be created and modified from the Routes Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find [...]

40 GPSmap 60 Using Routes GPS Navigation Methods of navigating to a destination: • When you activate the “Go T o” button on the Information Page for a User W aypoint or other Find Menu items, the GPSmap 60 creates a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location. • When you press the “Navigate” button on a Ro[...]

41 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Routes List of T urns for an Active Route using the “F ollow Roads” option Preview of an upcoming turn on a Route Navigating a Route After you have created a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list as explained on page 39. When you are navigating a route, a guidance messa[...]

42 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Routes Route Leg T ransition Options Saved Routes Options Route on the map will transition to the next leg point when you are within a 1 mile radius of that point. Route Options T o delete the r oute: 1. Access the Saved Routes P age from the Main Menu and press the MENU k ey to display the Options Menu. 2. T o cle[...]

43 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Routes Route Detail P age Options Menu Route Waypoint Options Menu Route Vertical Profile using U .S . T opo 24K DEM mapping data Using the Route Detail Page Options: T o r emove all waypoints: 1. Press the MENU k ey to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight the “Remove All” option and press ENTER . At the pro[...]

44 GPSmap 60 The Highway P age GPS Navigation The Highway Page When navigating a route, the Highway Page can guide you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway . Up to four user selectable data fields display information such as speed, distance, time to next point on the route, etc. The list of data to display and the method of se[...]

45 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation The Setup Menu Setup Menu The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSmap 60 to your personal preferences. Each setup page is identified by an icon, Highlight an icon and press ENTER to view that setup page. The setup pages are arranged with features and data fields that can be changed to meet your requi[...]

46 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Interface Setup Interface Setup The Interface Setup Page allows you to control the input/output format used when connecting your unit to a computer , external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver , etc. using a USB or Serial Port Cable The following settings are available: GARMIN - The proprietary format used to exchange[...]

47 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation IMPOR T ANT NOTE: When the USB cable is con- nected to the GPS map 60, it is automatically detected and communicates only in Garmin Format. When the USB is connected, Garmin format will not communicate through the Serial connection, while all other formats can be used by the Serial connection with the USB still connected[...]

48 GPSmap 60 T ones Setup The T ones Setup Page allows you to customize the tones for a variety of unit features. T o use the T ones Setup feature: 1. Access the Tones Setup P age . 2. Use the ROCKER k ey to highlight the feature for which you want to set a tone and press ENTER to display the options menu. 3. Highlight the desired option and press [...]

49 GPSmap 60 T o customize the Map P age display: 1. T o access the Map Setup P ages , press the MENU k ey with the Map P age is displayed. 2. Scroll down the Menu to the “Setup Map” option and then press ENTER to display the Map Setup P age . At the top of the page are icons for each setup page . 3. Use the ROCKER switch to move from icon to i[...]

50 GPSmap 60 T he “General Settings” Map Setup P age T he “T racks Settings” Map Setup P age T he “Points Settings” Map Setup Page Map Setup - General Settings The first page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. Use this page to select the map orientation. “Below” sets the map scale at which the T rack Up feature [...]

51 GPSmap 60 Map Setup T he “T ext Settings” Map Setup P age T he “Map Information” Map Setup P age T he “Marine Settings” Map Setup P age Map Setup - T ext Settings The fourth page of the Map Setup feature is the T ext Settings Page. Use this page to select the text size for descriptions of items on the Map Page. Y ou can select from S[...]

52 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Routing Setup Routing Setup The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize how routing func- tions behave. There are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation. T o Use Routing Setup Options: 1. Access the Routing Setup P age . 2. Select the Guidance Method and choose “Prompted” if you want t[...]

53 GPSmap 60 Geocache Setup The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website (www .garmin.com), for details and directions for downloading geocache locations from the internet. T o use the Geocache Setup featur e: 1. Access the Geocache Setup P age . 2. Highlight the symbols fi[...]

54 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Time Setup The T ime Setup Page allows you to set the correct time for your geographic location. T o use the Time Setup feature: 1. Access the Time Setup P age . 2. Highlight the Time F ormat field and press ENTER to choose from 12 or 24 (Military T ime) hour formats . 3. Highlight the Time Zone field and press ENTER t[...]

55 GPSmap 60 Heading Setup The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading. Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referenc- ing, it is recommended that you use the default values. T o use the Heading Setup featur e: 1. Access the Heading Setu[...]

56 GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Proximity W aypoints Pro ximity W aypoints The Proximity W aypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or hazardous. T o use the Pr oximity Waypoint featur e: 1. Access the Proximity W aypoints P age[...]

57 GPSmap 60 GPS Featur es Calendar The Calendar allows you to view the following for any given day and location: Sunrise/Sunset times, moon phase, Hunt and Fish probabilities, archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to and a day , week or month format display . T o use the Calendar featur e: 1. Access the Calendar from the Main Menu[...]

58 GPSmap 60 GPS Featur es Calculator Alarm Clock Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your GPSmap 60 as an alarm clock. Y ou can choose from different alarm tones, and use the “Snooze” feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes. T o set the Alarm Clock: 1. Access the Alarm Clock from the Main Menu. 2. Highlight[...]

59 GPSmap 60 GPS Featur es Stopwatch Stopwatch This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 60 as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer . Y ou can choose to have the unit record the lap time based on distance. T o start the stopwatch: Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Start” field and then press ENTER . T o stop the stopwatch: Use the ROCKER[...]

60 GPSmap 60 GPS Featur es Sun and Moon T ables Location Options Menu Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon T ables provide you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be displayed for any time, date and location on Earth. The Sun and Moon Page also displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset times [...]

61 GPSmap 60 GPS Featur es Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish T ables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location. T o display hunting and fishing pr edictions: 1. Access the Hunt and Fish P age from the Main Menu. The cur - rent date and location are displayed in the date and location fi[...]

62 GPSmap 60 GPS Featur es Games The GPSmap 60 provides games as an entertainment feature. Several of these games employ GPS. T o select and play a game: 1. Access the Main Menu and use the ROCKER key to select the Games icon. 2. Use the ROCKER k ey to highlight the desired game and press ENTER to display a brief description prompt for the game . M[...]

63 GPSmap 60 GPS Featur es Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. Y ou are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags. The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many flags remain. The lower left corner displays the elapsed time. The Dif ficulty Level determines how much of t[...]

64 GPSmap 60 GPS Featur es GPS Enhanced Games Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear . As you walk, your “tail” will grow . Y ou may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail, or you will lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the Skulls that chase after[...]

65 GPSmap 60 GPS Featur es Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some naviga- tion skills. Y ou must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms. At times you are transported to the next platform by slides that curve or move you [...]

66 GPSmap 60 Appendices CAUTION: Garmin Accessories have been designed and tested specifically for use with Garmin products. Accessories offered for sale by other manufacturers have not necessarily been tested or approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Products. Use of such accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and void the terms of [...]

67 GPSmap 60 Appendices Installing the Belt Clip and Carry Lanyard Suction Mount Kit Auto Dash Mount Kit Marine Mount Kit Bicycle Mount Kit Back of GPSmap 60 P ower/Data Cable Connector (Serial P ort) (under weather cover) Belt Clip (attaches to belt or waistband) Wrist Strap Installation External Antenna Connector (under weather cover) USB Connect[...]

68 GPSmap 60 Appendices PHYSICAL Case: Rugged, fully gask eted, w ater resistant, IEC- 60529 IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) Size: 6.1”H x 2.4”W x 1.3”D W eight: 5.2 ounces (147 g) without batteries installed 7.0 ounces (198 g) with batteries Display: 1.4”W x 2.1”H, high-contrast, 4-level gr ay LCD with backlighting (160 x 240 pix[...]

69 GPSmap 60 Appendices DGPS Accuracy Position: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet), 95% typical 3 V elocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state Dynamics: Performs to specifications to 6 g’ s Interfaces: NMEA 0183 version 3.01, R TCM SC-104 (for DGPS corrections) and RS-232 and USB for PC interface Data Storage Life: Indefinite: no memory battery required Map Sto[...]

70 GPSmap 60 Appendices Data Field Options The following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSmap 60. Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Bearing - The compass direction from your current position to a destina- tion poi[...]

71 GPSmap 60 Appendices Data Field Options Glide Ratio Dest - The glide ratio required to descend from your present position and elevation to the destination’ s elevation. Heading - Y our direction of travel as indicated by a compass, in degrees or cardinal letters (N,S,E,W). Location (lat/lon) - Y our current location as latitude/longitude coord[...]

72 GPSmap 60 Appendices Data Field Options Sunrise - The time of sunrise for the current date and location. Sunset - The time of sunset for the current date and location. Time T o Destination - The estimated time enroute to your final destina- tion, if you maintain your current speed and course. Time T o Next - The estimated time enroute to the nex[...]

73 GPSmap 60 Appendices Data Field Options V elocity Made Good - The rate of closure on a destination based upon your current speed and course of travel. V ertical Speed - The rate of altitude gain/loss over time. V ertical Speed Dest - The measurement of your rate of accent to a predetermined height. W ater Speed - The data acquired from measureme[...]

74 GPSmap 60 Appendices Connecting the GPSmap 60 to a Computer Interfacing the GPSmap 60 The GPSmap 60 is provided with interface connection to a PC using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource Map Data CDs. Y ou can also save routes, waypoints, and[...]

75 GPSmap 60 Appendices Downloading MapSource Map Data Garmin MapSource CD-ROM’ s offer a variety of detailed mapping data and navigation information. MapSource is also an excellent medium for storage and safety backup of P ersonal W aypoints , Routes and Saved T racks . See your Garmin Dealer or visit the Garmin web site at www .garmin.com for i[...]

76 GPSmap 60 UTC Offset Chart This chart is provided to help you determine the time of fset settings for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the T ime Setup Page. T o change the UTC Offset, access the Main Menu, then Setup and then open the T ime Setup Page. Highlight the T ime Zone field and press the ENTER to dis[...]

77 GPSmap 60 Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth. P osition F ormats Map Datums What ar e Map Datums , and which should I use? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth which approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner . The datum is physically represent[...]

78 GPSmap 60 Appendices W AAS and DGPS What is W AAS? The W ide Area Augmentation System (W AAS) is an F .A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a space- based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations (see DGPS below). At this time the system i[...]

79 GPSmap 60 Interface W iring Diagram Appendices Interface formats are selected from the Interface Setup on page 46 of this manual. The input/output lines on your GPSmap 60 are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices, including PC’ s, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and /or a second GPS rec[...]

80 GPSmap 60 Index Appendices A Accessories 66 Accuracy Circle 9 Activate a Route 40 Alarm Clock 58 Arrow , Panning 9 AutoZoom 50 B Backlight T imeout 7, 46 Backlighting On/Off 7, 46 Battery Level Indicator 7 Battery Saver Mode 45 Battery T ype 45 Bearing Pointer 14 Big Numbers 16 C Calculator Page 58 Calendar Page 57 Cautions iv-vi Cities, By Name[...]

81 GPSmap 60 Appendices Index P Page Sequence Setup 48 Panning (Map) 18 Position Format 55, 77 Projecting a W aypoint 20 Proximity W aypoints 56 R Reset T rip 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 T racklog 35 Selecting a Page 2 Setup Menu 33 Show[...]

82 GPSmap 60 Appendices Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. Phone: 800/800.1020 F AX: 913/397.0836 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey , SO51 9DL, U.K. Phone: 44/1794.519944 F AX: 44/1794.519222 www .garmin.com This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects [...]

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