Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx manual

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GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual i I NTRODUCTION > I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® GPSMAP ® 60CSx. The GPSMAP 60CSx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver . Compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing[...]

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

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual iii I NTRODUCTION > Finding an Intersection ..........................................24 Searching for a Point of Interest ............................24 Custom Points of Interest ......................................25 Using T racks ..................................................... 26 T rack Profiles .......[...]

iv GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > Map Page Setup ....................................................70 Routing Setup ........................................................ 71 Geocache Setup ..................................................... 72 Marine Setup ..........................................................73 T ime S[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual v I NTRODUCTION > Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 60CSx, 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 bin[...]

vi GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > Caring for the GPSMAP 60CSx The GPSMAP 60CSx 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 [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sigh[...]

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

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 1 G ETTING S T ARTED > G ETTING S T ARTED Unit Overview GPSmap 60CSx 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 weathe[...]

2 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 60CSx 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 67 for information on setting the battery type. T o install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 3 G ETTING S T ARTED > Using the GPSMAP 60CSx Keypad GPSmap 60CSx 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 u[...]

4 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > T urning on the GPSMAP 60CSx When the GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx on and off: 1. Press and hold the POWER key . When the unit turns [...]

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

6 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > Using the GPSMAP 60CSx This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 60CSx. 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 , y[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx 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 th[...]

8 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 9 G ETTING S T ARTED > Transferring Data to a microSD Card Some units are 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 and [...]

10 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > B ASIC O PERA TION This section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 1 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > 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[...]

12 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 Waypoints Y ou can edit waypoints when created or at a later date. Y ou can change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, a[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx 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 [...]

14 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > 6. Press ENTER to save the location. Projecting a Waypoint 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 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 15 B ASIC O PERA TION > Proximity Waypoints 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 60CSx 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) f[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx 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 (near your current location), Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you enter), Select Category (for [...]

18 GPSMAP 60CSx 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. OR ...Highlight the Recent Finds icon, and press [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 19 B ASIC O PERA TION > bearing and distance from the referenced location. See page 14 for more information. • Find Near Her e —returns 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 po[...]

20 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 Waypoint The W aypoints Page contains a list of all saved waypoints. W aypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are also [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx 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 inf[...]

22 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 ?[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx 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 Cit[...]

24 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 them with intersections in the map database. T o find an intersection: 1.[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx 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 MEN[...]

26 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 page 92). T[...]

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

28 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > 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 EN[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 29 B ASIC O PERA TION > 3. T o read or transfer the .gpx files use the USB cable to connect to your PC and enable the USB Mass Storage feature as explained on page 69. Y ou can open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file- compatible application. 4. T o delete these track logs from the microSD [...]

30 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > Track Profiles After you save a track, you have a record of the path you traveled and a track altitude profile. T o view a track profile: 1. Open the Saved T rack Page, and press MENU . 2. Highlight Profile , and press ENTER to view the T rack Profile. Begin marker End marker T rack Pro[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 31 B ASIC O PERA TION > Navigating a Saved Track Y ou can save your track log to use later as a T racBack. 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 racBac[...]

32 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 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 60CSx 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 y[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 33 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 60CSx 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 [...]

34 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > on 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 71. T o preview the turns for an active rou[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 35 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, a[...]

36 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > T o select the off-road transition for 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. Select Off Road T ransition , and press ENTER to open the Off Route T ransition Page. 5[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 37 M AIN P AGES > M AIN P AGES The GPSMAP 60CSx 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. Add more pages using the Page Sequence[...]

38 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 Re[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 39 M AIN P AGES > Map Page The GPSMAP 60CSx 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[...]

40 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx 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 UP to decrease the zoom range and show an area with greater detail; press DOWN to increase the zoom range and show a larger area with less d[...]

42 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 the[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx 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 setu[...]

44 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > • Lock On Road —locks the current position pointer to show on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy . Map Setup – T racks 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 r[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx 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[...]

46 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > 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 [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 47 M AIN P AGES > 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 [...]

48 GPSMAP 60CSx 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 or course pointer . When navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring, a bearing or course pointer and digital[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 49 M AIN P AGES > The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a magnetic compass when you are stationary . When you are moving and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it again operates like a magnetic compass. Th[...]

50 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > Heading Setup Page Speed setting T ime delay options 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter a speed. 6. Highlight the for more than field, and press ENTER to set the time delay from the time options list. Calibrating the Electronic Compass When you first use the GPSMAP 60CSx or after you install new[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 51 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 . The following options are available: • Sight ‘N Go— allows you to navigate to an object within your sight by pointing the u[...]

52 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > 3. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with the distant object. With Press ENTER to lock the direction. The Sighting Page opens. Sighting Page 4. Highlight Set Course , and press ENTER to open the Compass Page. 5. Begin traveling to your destination on a course line using[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 53 M AIN P AGES > Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer work independently of each other . The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination. If the bearing poin[...]

54 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > 0.25 mi The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location and the distance off course. Scale T o select the course pointer or the bearing pointer: 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu. The bearing pointer is the factory set default option. When the beari[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 55 M AIN P AGES > T o change data fields: 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press ENTER . The first data field is highlighted. 3. Press ENTER to select from a list of types of navigation data to display in that field. 4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the op[...]

56 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > Y ou can configure the Profile field in the center of the page to show either elevation or ambient pressure plots as selected from the Altimeter Page Options Menu. Data fields at the top of the page are user selectable and show a variety of recorded or current data. Altimeter Page Options Use [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 57 M AIN P AGES > Plot Over Time or Distance These two measurement options (changes over a set period of time or changes over a set distance) apply only to the V iew Elevation Plot option. The V iew Pressure Plot option is measured by time and pressure only . When one option is active, the other is shown on the Alt[...]

58 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > Zoom Ranges Y ou can set the zoom ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you show the V iew Elevation Plot. • Ranges for vertical distance are shown as you press up or down on the ROCKER . • Ranges for linear distance are shown as you press left or right on the ROCKER . • Ranges for ti[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 59 M AIN P AGES > V iew Points Y ou can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure profile to view data for any point along the profile. When the red vertical and horizontal cross hairs are stopped at a location along the profile, the screen shows the elevation or pressure, time of day , and date when the p[...]

60 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > 2. Press ENTER to show the altitude point on the map. The point is marked by the Map Pointer with location coordinates, the compass bearing and distance from your current location. 3. Press QUIT to close. Resetting Data Y ou can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by selecting [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 61 M AIN P AGES > Calibrating the Altimeter Because the GPSmap 60CSx relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate, you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy . Y ou must know the elevation or pressure at your current location. T o [...]

62 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > Changing the Data Fields The Altimeter Page has two data fields that you can customize. (For definitions, see page 84.) T o change a data field: 1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a data fiel[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 63 M AIN P AGES > T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data that can be 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 cust[...]

64 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M AIN M ENU The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and sub-menus. 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 65 M AIN M ENU > Track Page Options The T rack Log Setup Page contains the following options: • Wrap When Full —sets the track log to record over the oldest data with new data when the track log is full • Record Method —sets the method to use to record track points. Distance records track points after a spe[...]

66 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T o navigate using the Highway Page: 1. While navigating, MENU key to 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 fou[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 67 M AIN M ENU > System Setup Use the System Setup Page to control settings for GPS, W AAS, battery type, language, external power , and 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 Normal [...]

68 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 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 by reducing the time to save on battery power . T o access the Display Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Display[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 69 M AIN M ENU > • NMEA In/NMEA Out —supports input and output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data. • TEXT OUT —allows ASCII text output of location and velocity information. No input. • NONE —provides no interfacing capabilities. If you select NMEA In/NMEA Out or T ext Out, additional fields appea[...]

70 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative T ools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management and r emap a drive letter for the GPSMAP 60CSx r emovable storage device. 4. Select Edit > Paste . The file appears in the list of files on the GPSMAP 60CSx microSD card. 5. For a [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 71 M AIN M ENU > 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 [...]

72 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 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 . • Calculation Method —sets how the unit searches for the route using the criteria below . Quickest Calculation —calc[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 73 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[...]

74 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 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 . Units icon • Position Format—sets the coordinate system in which a particular location is shown. The default format is latitu[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 75 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 r efer encing, it is r ecommended that you use the default values. T o access the Heading S[...]

76 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Altimeter Setup The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn on the unit, to function as a barometer , or to manually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data. T o set up the Altimeter: 1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Al[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 77 M AIN M ENU > Allow the GPS Receiver to determine the elevation: the GPS receiver estimates the current elevation when determining its location. The accuracy varies depending on the position of satellites overhead. It won’t be as accurate as an elevation entered from a known source, but is sufficient for most[...]

78 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Jumpmaster Jumpmaster is an accessory designed for experienced skydivers. A jumpmaster is the individual in charge of a group of skydivers coordinating a group or cargo drop. A list of abbreviations and acronyms for Jumpmaster settings can be found on page 81. T o access the Jumpmaster: On the Setu[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 79 M AIN M ENU > T o set the drop and open altitude values: 1. Highlight each field and press Enter to open the numeric keypad. 2. Enter the desired values and select OK to enter each value. For HAHO and HALO jumps, wind speeds and directions can be entered for every 1,000 feet of canopy drift (CD) and every 2,000[...]

80 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Forward Thr ow and Course to HARP allow a user to determine the direction and magnitude the aircraft carries him after jumping and before free fall or canopy drift begins. T o set Forward Throw and Course to HARP: 1. Highlight the field, and press Enter to open the numerical keypad. 2. Enter the v[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 81 M AIN M ENU > T o use the Constant Setup Page: 1. Highlight each field in order , and press Enter to open the numerical key pad. 2. Enter the appropriate value in each field, select OK , and then press the Quit key to return to the Jumpmaster Setup Page. Clicking the Goto HARP button begins the navigation proc[...]

82 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > K values —defines the wind drag values for parachutes. HAHO —(High Altitude High Opening) describes a type of jump. HALO —(High Altitude Low Opening) describes a type of jump. HARP —(High Altitude Release Point) describes the location at which the jumper exits from aircraft. MSL —(Mean S[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 83 M AIN M ENU > 3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. Highlight Add Point , and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 4. Select the type of point you want to place on the Day Page. (See page 16 for details on using the Find Feature.) With the information page for that point displayed, highlight the Use button, and [...]

84 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > Stopwatch Select the Stopwatch icon to use the GPSMAP 60CSx as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer . Y ou can also have the unit record the lap time based on distance. T o access the stopwatch: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Stopwatch icon, and press ENTER . T o start [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 85 M AIN M ENU > Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon Page provides you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to Earth. Sun and moon positions can be shown for any time, date, and location on Earth. The Sun and Moon Page also shows sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for a selected time, date, and[...]

86 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > 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 show hunting and fishing predictions for a specified date and location: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Hunt & Fish [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 87 M AIN M ENU > Games Menu The Games Menu contains six games (Memory Race, V irtua Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt) for entertainment. Some games use GPS as a virtual component during play . Games Menu T o select and play a game: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Games icon,[...]

88 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T o adjust the grid or square size in custom mode: 1. Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size field, and press ENTER to select from the options lists. Press ENTER to make your selection. 2. Highlight Start , and press ENTER to begin the game. 3. Highlight Re-Center and press ENTER to place yourself[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 89 M AIN M ENU > Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear . As you walk, your “tail” grows. Y ou may travel anywhere on the screen, but you cannot walk on your tail, or you lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the skulls that chase after yo[...]

90 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T o play Beast Hunt: 1. Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu, and press ENTER . The Game Overview Page appears. 2. Press ENTER to open the Difficulty Level Menu. Select a difficulty level ( T rainee , Beginner , Expert , or Master ), and press ENTER to open the Visibility Menu. 3. Select a visib[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 91 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, IE[...]

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

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 93 A PPENDIX > Data Field Definitions The following list provides a brief definition of each data field option. Accuracy Of GPS —the current accuracy of your GPS- determined location. Ambient Pressur e —the uncalibrated current pressure. Ascent - A verage —the average vertical distance of ascents. Ascent -[...]

94 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > Off Course —the distance off your direct course line. Pointer —the arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point on a route. Speed —your current vehicle speed measured in miles per hour , kilometers per hour, or knots. Speed - Maximum —the maximum speed you have attained sinc[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 95 A PPENDIX > Optional Accessories Several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 60CSx. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , or Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. W ARNING: Gar[...]

96 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > Connecting Y our GPSMAP 60CSx to a Computer Y ou can connect your GPSMAP 60CSx 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 . Fo[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 97 A PPENDIX > 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 A[...]

98 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > 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 Position Forma[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 99 A PPENDIX > Map Datums and Location Formats 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 whose pos[...]

100 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 60CSx 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?[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 101 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 [...]

102 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 103 I NDEX I NDEX A accessories 95 addresses 23 altimeter 55–59 altimeter page 55 Calibration 61 Data Fields 62 Options Menu 56 Plot Over T ime 57 Pressure/Elevation Plots 57 Reset Options 60 V iew Points 59 Zoom Ranges 58 altitude 55–59 appendix 91 B backlight 4 battery installation 2 bearing pointer 53 C calcula[...]

104 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual I NDEX I IN/OUT Zoom keys 3 initialization, GPS 5 initializing the GPS receiver 5 installing the lanyard: 2 J Jumpmaster 77 Jumpmaster setup page constant setup 80 wind setup 79 L lanyard installation 2 location formats 99 log track to data card 27 M main menu 64 calculator 83 calendar 82 highway page 65 proximity[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 105 I NDEX T terminology 6 time setup 73 tones setup 70 tracks 26, 64 Area Calculation 29 Clearing 26 Navigating 31 Profiles 30 Saving 27 Set Up 26 User W aypoints on T racks 31 V iewing on the Map 29 track up/north up 38 transferring data to a microSD card 9 trip & waypoint manager 96 trip computer page 63 Optio[...]

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