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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 pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer imm[...]

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 Registrati[...]

Finding an Intersection ..........................................24 Searching for a Point of Interest ............................24 POI Loader & Custom Points of Interest ...............25 Using T racks ..................................................... 26 Options Menu ........................................................ 28 Navigating [...]

Calculator .......................................................... 67 Stopwatch ......................................................... 67 Sun and Moon ................................................... 68 Hunt and Fish ................................................... 69 Games Menu ..................................................... 70 M[...]

Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 60Cx, YOU AGREE TO 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 binary executable form in the normal operation of the pr[...]

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 void chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage pla[...]

W arning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury . • When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not obstruct the driver ’ s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering [...]

Important Information 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 governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer . V i[...]

GPSMAP 60Cx Carry lanyard attachment slot Battery compartment cover External data/ auxiliary 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 Color LCD display Power key G ettInG S t arted Unit Overview GPSMAP 60Cx Own[...]

Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 60Cx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed in the back of the unit. Y ou can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See page 55 for information on setting the battery type. T o install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the c[...]

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 conrm on-screen messages. IN/OUT Zoom Keys • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page. • Press to scroll up or down a list on any other page. FIND/MOB key • Pre[...]

T urning on the GPSMAP 60Cx T urn the GPSMAP 60Cx on, to view the W elcome Page, 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, a tone sounds, and the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Sat[...]

Initializing the GPS Receiver The rst 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 “nd itself” anywhere on Earth. T o receive satellite signal[...]

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 manual, you are directed to press a specic key or highlight a eld on the screen. When you are directed to press a key , you should press and quickly release the key . (Y ou may need to hold do[...]

Selecting Options and Entering Data Use the ROCKER to highlight an item in a list or a eld 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 that page. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to highlight the option y[...]

On-Screen Messages When a signicant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears. 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 In some instances, the message may indicate a temporary condition such as the “Calcul[...]

T ransferring Data to a microSD Card Some units are equipped with a pre-installed microSD card. Other units congured for use in large geographic regions (Pacic) require a larger capacity microSD card to store enough useful mapping data (not provided). T o install or remove the microSD card: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the bac[...]

B aSIc o pera tIon This section explains some of the more common operations you can 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 record and store in your GPS. They are locations you migh[...]

Creating Waypoints 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 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 pointer to the map item you want to mark as a waypoint. 2. Press and [...]

3. Use the ROCKER to enter location coordinates. Highlight OK , and press ENTER when nished. Manually enter waypoint coordinates. 4. Press QUIT to exit. Editing Waypoints Y ou can edit waypoints as you create them or at a later date. Y ou can change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, and depth. T o edit a waypoint: 1. Press FIND to ope[...]

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 map. 4. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to t[...]

W aypoint Options Menu A verage Location Page 3. Press ENTER to save the location. Projecting a Waypoint Y ou can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a specic 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 the W aypoi[...]

Using Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity W aypoints Page to dene an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. Proximity icon Empty line Proximity Alarms check box Radius eld T o add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and press ENTER to open the Proximity W aypoints Page. [...]

T o clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: T o remove or review a single entry , highlight the waypoint, press ENTER, and then select Remove or Review . 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) f[...]

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 & Drink and Lodging ). Use these options to limit your s[...]

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 nds. 2. Highlight the Recent Finds icon, and press ENTER to open the Recent Finds Page. List of recently found i[...]

bearing and distance from your location. See page 14 for more information. • Find Near Her e —return to the Find Menu where you can search for map items near the item dened on the information page. • Change Reference —point to a new location on the Map Page using the pointer . • Set Proximity —program an alarm to sound when you are w[...]

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 Waypoint The W aypoints Page contains a list of all saved waypoints. W aypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are also identied by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol typ[...]

T o nd 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 information page. 4. Highlight the Go T o button, and press E[...]

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 Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to nd an interstate exit. T o nd an exit: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Ex[...]

T o nd 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 x, the < Enter Region> eld is populated with your current region. Y ou do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City> , because the database has information for the entir[...]

Finding an Intersection If you downloaded optional 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 , the Find feature matches that data with intersections in the map database. T o nd an intersection: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight [...]

T o nd 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 to open the Options Menu where you can select options to[...]

Using T racks The T racks feature creates an electronic bread crumb 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 75 ). The track log starts recording as soon as the uni[...]

• Wrap When Full —causes the track log to record over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method — Distance records track points after a specied distance is traveled. T ime creates track points after a specied time has elapsed. Auto allows you choose from ve intervals. • Interval —records a track according to the Record Met[...]

T o save a portion of the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the T racks icon, and press ENTER to open the T racks Page. 3. Highlight the Save button, and press ENTER . A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 4. Select No , and press ENTER to save only a portion of the track log. A map showing[...]

Press the MENU key and select Card Info to view the amount of card storage space available. 3. T o read or transfer the .gpx les use the USB cable to connect to your PC and enable the USB Mass Storage feature as explained on page 5 8 . Y ou can open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx le- compatible application. 4. T o delet[...]

Navigating a Saved Track When initiated, a T racBack route takes you back to the oldest stored track log point. T o use the T racBack feature: 1. With the Saved T racks Page for the track or the T rack Log open, highlight the T racBack button, and press ENTER to open the T racBack Page showing the entire track. Y ou are then prompted to select the [...]

Creating and Using Routes A Route is a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your nal destination. The GPSMAP 60Cx lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Setting up a route Routes icon Creating a Route Y ou can create or modify a route using the Routes Page, and you can add waypoints to a route from the Find Menu. (Y [...]

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 unit creates a route composed of several user waypoints or Find it[...]

T o preview the turns for an active route: 1. On the Routes Page, highlight a saved route, and press ENTER to open the Route Page for the selected route. 2. Highlight the Navigate button, and press ENTER to begin navigation and show the route on the Map Page. 3. While navigating a route, press P AGE to open the Active Route Page. T o view an indivi[...]

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, and press ENTER . 4. Highlight the route name eld at the[...]

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, then open a route. 3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. 4. T o clear the list of saved routes, press MENU from the routes list and highlight Delete All Routes , and press ENTER . A conrmation message appears, a[...]

• Reverse Route —reverses the order of the route points in the saved route. • Prole —creates a vertical prole of the route. • Copy Route —makes a copy of the saved route with the same name, but followed by a number . • Delete Route —deletes the saved route. • Change Data Fields —selects different values for the two data[...]

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, 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 are added by using the Page Sequence op[...]

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 Receiver status Satellite Page Satellite location Th[...]

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 mode, determine what cartography is shown on the map[...]

T o change a data eld contents display: 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press ENTER . The rst data eld is highlighted. 3. Press ENTER to open the list of data eld options. Data eld options 4. Use the ROCKER to select an option, and press ENTER . 5. Use the ROCKER to move to the n[...]

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 detail. Zoom in Zoom out The current zoom range settin[...]

• Recalculate —recalculates a route. (disabled when there is no active navigation) • Data Fields —opens the Show sub menu so you can select the number of data elds to show on the Map Page. Map Only , 2, 3, or 4 data elds. • Change Data Fields —allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data elds. This option [...]

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 page. 3. Use the Right or Left ROCKER to move from[...]

• Lock On Road —you can lock the map pointer to show on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy . Map Setup – T racks Page The 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 • Saved T racks —sets the maximum zoom range at which save[...]

Map Setup – T ext Page Use the T ext Page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. Select from None , Small , Medium , or Large . Map Setup – T ext Page Map Setup – Information Page The T ext Page shows a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and MapSource maps with auto-routing cap[...]

Measuring Distance Y ou can measure the distance between two map items. T o measure distance between two points: 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Measure Distance , and press ENTER . An on-screen arrow appears on the map display at your current location with REF below it. 3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the st[...]

Turning Declutter On or Of f 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 turn declutter on or off: 1. Press MENU to open t[...]

Compass Page Compass Page The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation. Bearing pointer When navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring, a bearing or course pointer , and digital data elds to show information, such as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, and est[...]

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 . The following options are available: • Stop or Resume Navigation— turns active navigation for a route or a Go T o on or off. • Recalculate— recalculates the destination path[...]

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 line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or l[...]

Data Fields Y ou can show three or four data elds on the Compass Page. 3 Data Fields 4 Data Fields T o show data elds on the Compass Page: 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Data Field , and press ENTER . The Show submenu appears. 3. Select the number of data elds you want to show on the Compass Page and pres[...]

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 Computer display to meet your personal requirement[...]

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 . Main Menu NOTE: If a page fr om the menu is added[...]

Route Page Use the Routes Page to create a route to a destination.. For more information, see Routes on page 31 . Highway Page When navigating a route, the Highway Page guides you to the destination using data elds and a graphic highway . Up to four user-selectable data elds show information such as speed, distance, and time to next point on [...]

Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to customize your GPSMAP 60Cx. T o access the Setup Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER . Each feature is explained on the pages that follow . System Setup Use the System Setup Page to control settings for GPS, W AAS, battery type, language, ex[...]

System Setup Menu The System Setup Menu contains Restore Defaults , Card Info , and Software V ersion . Use Restor e Defaults to return the System Setup elds to their original values and Card Info to view microSD card status. Software V ersion shows the software version and unit identication number . Display Setup Use the Display Setup Page t[...]

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 following: • GARMIN —selects the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a PC. • NMEA In/NMEA Out —supports input and output of s[...]

T o view storage information for the microSD card: Prior to downloading data to the microSD card, press the MENU key with the USB Mass Storage Page open to view data card storage information. T o transfer les to the microSD card: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on a PC’s desktop. 2. Browse the PC or Macintosh for the le to copy . 3. Fo[...]

T ones Setup Use the T ones Setup Page to customize sound tones made by the unit 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 option and press ENTER . 3. As you move down the list each different tone sounds. Press ENTER to select a tone. T [...]

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 Road Options button to open the Follow Road Options Page where you can select additional route options. Follow Road Op[...]

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. • Calculation Method —sets how the unit searches for the route. Quickest Calculation —calculates the route the quickest, but mig[...]

Marine Setup Use the Marine Setup Page to dene 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 specied drift distance. • Off Course Alarm —sets an alarm to sound when you are a set distance off course. ?[...]

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 . Units icon • Position Format—sets the coordinates for the system in which a particular location is shown. The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and [...]

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 r efer encing, it is r ecommended that you use the default values. T o access the Heading Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the He[...]

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 message: 1. Use the on-screen keypad and the ROCKER [...]

Proximity W aypoints Use the Proximity W aypoints Page to dene 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 to view sunrise and sunset times, moon phase, hu[...]

Calculator Select the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP 60Cx as a calculator . Y ou can select either a standard or scientic 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 Calculator icon, and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER [...]

T o stop the stopwatch: 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 a lap by distance: Press MENU to open the Options Menu.[...]

OR T o view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location eld, and press ENTER to open the New Location Options Menu. Choose from the options shown. Sun and Moon Page Press to animate the display of the sun and moon. Press to animate the moon phases. Press to stop animation. Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish T ables provide you [...]

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 nd item is selected, highlight the Use button at the bottom of the item information page, and press ENTER . The Location eld now shows the name of the nd item. 5. T o return to the current date[...]

4. Press the QUIT key 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 real playing eld), use caution in selecting an ar ea fr ee of hazar ds, such as holes, obstructions, or pr oximity to vehicular trafc. Playing these games may distract your attention fr om obse[...]

GekoSmak GekoSmak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece. Periodically , gekos ap- pear on the screen. Before the geko disappears, move toward the geko, and press ENTER to smack the geko with a hammer . If you get the geko, an “!” mark appears above the hammer , if not, only a hammer appears. Field size choices are small, med[...]

always up. The “Ship Up” setting 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, in which you must nd and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes re at you or you fall into one of [...]

a ppendIx Specications 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, transreective (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting. Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 T emp Range: 5 to 158 o F (-15 to 70 [...]

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 devices. The following are the sentences for N[...]

Data Field Denitions The following list provides a brief denition of each data eld option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 60Cx. Accuracy Of GPS —the current accuracy of your GPS- determined location. Bearing —the compass direction from your current position to a destination point. Course ?[...]

both the moving and stopped time and speed. 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 destination, if you maintain your current speed and course. Time T o Next — the estimated time enroute to t[...]

Optional Accessories Several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of your GPSMAP 60Cx. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , or Garmin Product Support in the USA at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. W ARNING: Garmin accessories are designed and tested specicall[...]

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 T rip & W aypoint Manager softwar e, on your computer befor e connecting the USB cable to the computer . T o connect your GPSMAP 60Cx to your computer: 1. Li[...]

What Is W AAS/EGNOS? The 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. The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is the European version of W AAS and operates in the same manner . W AAS is made up of satellites and ground reference [...]

Loran TD Setup T o set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu: 1. Press the MENU key 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 Units icon, and press ENTER to open the Units Setup Page. 4. Highlight the Position Format eld, and press ENTER to ope[...]

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 physically represented by a framework of ground monuments[...]

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” requirements. Operation of this device is subjec[...]

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 charge to the customer for parts or labor , provid[...]

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86 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner ’s Manual I ndex I ndex A accessories 78 addresses 23 advanced NMEA setup 75 appendix 74 B backlight 4 battery installation 2 bearing pointer 49 C calculator 67 calendar 66 cleaning vi compass page 48 data elds 51 options menu 49 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 50 course pointer 49 creating and using waypoints 10 , 1 1 D [...]

N north up/track up 38 O on-screen messages 8 P P AGE/COMP ASS key 3 POI Loader 25 POWER key 3 , 4 proximity alarm tones 15 proximity waypoints 66 Q QUIT key 3 R ROCKER key 3 routes 31 copying 36 creating 31 deleting 35 navigating 32 route page options 35 turn previews 33 routing setup 60 S satellite page 38 selecting options 7 setup menu 55 displa[...]

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