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GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual i I ntroductIon > A bout t hIs M AnuAl 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 a[...]

ii GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual I ntroductIon > t Able of c ontents T able of Contents Introduction ....................................................... i About This Manual .............................................. i Manual Conventions ................................................ i Software License Agreement .......................[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual iii I ntroductIon > t Able of c ontents Finding an Address ................................................22 Finding an Intersection ..........................................24 Searching for a Point of Interest ............................24 POI Loader & Custom Points of Interest ...............25 Using T rac[...]

iv GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual I ntroductIon > t Able of c ontents Page Sequence Setup .............................................70 Map Page Setup ....................................................70 Routing Setup ........................................................ 71 Geocache Setup ..................................................[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual v I ntroductIon > s oftw Are l Icense A greeMent - P roduct r egIstrA tIon 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 sof[...]

vi GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual I ntroductIon > c ArIng for the gPsMAP 60cs x 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 s[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual vii I ntroductIon > w ArnIng 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 i[...]

viii GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual I ntroductIon > c AutIon 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 l[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 1 g ettIng s t Arted > u nIt o vervIew G ettInG S t arted Unit Overview GPSmap 60CSx 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 p[...]

2 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual g ettIng s t Arted > u nIt o vervIew 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 [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 3 g ettIng s t Arted > u nIt o vervIew 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 conrm on-screen messages. IN/OUT Zoom Keys • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page. • P[...]

4 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual g ettIng s t Arted > u nIt o vervIew 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 5 g ettIng s t Arted > u nIt o vervIew Initializing the GPS Receiver The rst 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 rec[...]

6 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual g ettIng s t Arted > u nIt o vervIew 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 specic key or highlight a eld on the screen. When you are directed to[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 7 g ettIng s t Arted > u nIt o vervIew Selecting Options and Entering Data T o enter data and select options, 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 [...]

8 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual g ettIng s t Arted > u nIt o vervIew On-Screen Messages When a signicant 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 9 g ettIng s t Arted > u nIt o vervIew Transferring 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 (eg. Pacic) require a much larger capacity microSD card to store enough map data (not provided). T o install or remove [...]

10 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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 locatio[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 1 1 b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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 [...]

12 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 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, no[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 13 b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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 t[...]

14 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 3. Observe the Estimated Accuracy and Measurement Count elds. They should be taking averages of your location. 4. 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 15 b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity W aypoints Page to dene an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. Proximity icon Empty line Proximity Alarm T ones button Radius eld T o add a proximity waypoint 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight th[...]

16 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 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 OverBo[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 17 b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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), Se[...]

18 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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 nds. OR Highlight the Recent Finds [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 19 b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon bearing and distance from your 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 dened on the information page. • Change Reference —point to a new location on the Map Page usi[...]

20 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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 [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 21 b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 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 EN[...]

22 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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 from the options list, and press ENTER . Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 23 b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 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 i[...]

24 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 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 them with intersections in the map database. T o ?[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 25 b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 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[...]

26 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 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 in[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 27 b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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 specied distance is traveled. Time creates track points after a specied time has elapsed. Auto , choose from ?[...]

28 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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. Selec[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 29 b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 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 6 8 . Y ou can open the track logs using[...]

30 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 5. Press ENTER to save the new track to the Saved T racks list on the T racks Page Track Proles After you save a track, you have a record of the path you traveled and a track altitude prole. T o view a track prole: 1. Open the Saved T rack Page, and press MENU . 2[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 31 b AsIc o PerA tIon > 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, hig[...]

32 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon Creating and Using Routes a Route is a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your nal destination. The GPSMAP 60CSx 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 33 b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon Navigating a Route After you create a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list. Routes can use existing roadways to automatically calculate a route to your destination. T urns on roadways are added to the Active Route Page and are pre[...]

34 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 3. T o view the list of turns on the route, press P AGE to open the T urn Preview Page. The T urn Preview Page shows the turn and guidance text and a small eld at the bottom shows the turn number in sequence and total turns in the route. 4. T o scroll through all turn p[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 35 b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon 4. Highlight the route name eld at the top of the Route Page, and press ENTER . 5. Use the ROCKER to operate the on-screen keypad and edit the route name. T o review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and pr[...]

36 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual b AsIc o PerA tIon > b AsIc o PerA tIon V ertical Proles of routes The Prole Page can show a prole of a route when using DEM (US T opo 24K maps) T o create a vertical prole of the route: 1. Open the Routes Page from the Main Menu, select a saved route or create a new route and then press the Menu key[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 37 M AIn P Ages > t he s Ix 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 [...]

38 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > s A tellIte P Age 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 st[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 39 M AIn P Ages > M AP P Age 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 m[...]

40 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > M AP P Age T o change the content of a data eld: 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 41 M AIn P Ages > M AP P Age 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 w[...]

42 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > M AP P Age • Data Fields —opens the Show sub-menu so you can select the number of data elds to show at the top of the Map Page: Map Only , 2 wide, 3 (2 small and 1 wide), or 4 data elds. • Change Data Fields —allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data elds.[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 43 M AIn P Ages > M AP P Age 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 fo[...]

44 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > M AP P Age • 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 Se[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 45 M AIn P Ages > M AP P Age 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 None , Small , Medium , or Large . Map Setup – T ext Page Map Setup – Information Page The Map Setup – Information Page shows a lis[...]

46 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > M AP P Age 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 47 M AIn P Ages > M AP P Age 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 ma[...]

48 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > c oMP Ass P Age Compass Page 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 estimated arrival tim[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 49 M AIn P Ages > c oMP Ass P Age 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 magn[...]

50 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > c oMP Ass P Age Heading Setup Page Speed setting T ime delay options 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter a speed. 6. Highlight the for more than eld, and press ENTER to set the time delay from the time options list. Calibrating the Electronic Compass When you rst use the GPSMAP 60CSx or after[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 51 M AIn P Ages > c oMP Ass P Age Compass Page Options Use the options menu to customize the Compass Page. W ith the Compass Page open, press MENU . T o select an option, highlight it and press ENTER . Compass Page Options The following options are available: • Sight ‘N Go— allows you to navigate to an object[...]

52 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > c oMP Ass P Age 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. Begin traveling to your destination on a cour[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 53 M AIn P Ages > c oMP Ass P Age 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 [...]

54 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > c oMP Ass P Age 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 55 M AIn P Ages > A l tIMeter P Age T o change data elds: 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press ENTER . The rst data eld is highlighted. 3. Press ENTER to select from a list of types of navigation data to display in that eld. 4. Use the ROCKER t[...]

56 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > A l tIMeter P Age Y ou can congure the Prole eld in the center of the page to show either elevation or ambient pressure plots as selected from the Altimeter Page Options Menu. Data elds at the top of the page can be customized and show a variety of recorded or current data. Altimeter P[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 57 M AIn P Ages > A l tIMeter P Age 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 . Elevation over Distance plot Pressure [...]

58 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > A l tIMeter P Age 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 .[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 59 M AIn P Ages > A l tIMeter P Age V iew Points Y ou can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure prole to view data for any point along the prole. When the red vertical and horizontal cross hairs are stopped at a location along the prole, the screen shows the elevation or pressure, time of day , a[...]

60 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > A l tIMeter P Age 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 [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 61 M AIn P Ages > A l tIMeter P Age Calibrating the Altimeter Because the GPSMAP 60CSx relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation, and the pressure at any given elevation can uctuate, you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy . Y ou must know the elevation or pressure at your cur[...]

62 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn P Ages > A l tIMeter P Age Changing the Data Fields The Altimeter Page has two data elds that you can customize. (For denitions, see page 93 .) T o change a data eld: 1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to hig[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 63 M AIn P Ages > t rIP c oMPuter P Age 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. Y ou can cu[...]

64 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > t rAcks P Age 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, a[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 65 M AIn M enu > r oute P Age - h Ighw A y P Age Route Page Use the Routes page to create a route to a destination. For more information, see Routes on page 32 . 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[...]

66 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > s etuP M enu Setup Menu Page Use the Setup Menu Page to customize your GPSMAP 60CSx. T o access the Setup Menu Page: 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 in the following pages. System Setup Use the Sys[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 67 M AIn M enu > s ysteM s etuP System Setup Options Menu The System Setup Options Menu contains Restore Defaults and Software V ersion . Use Restore Defaults to return the System Setup elds to their original values and Card Info to view micro SD card status. Software V ersion shows the software version and unit[...]

68 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > d IsPlA y s etuP - I nterf Ace s etuP 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 69 M AIn M enu > I nterf Ace s etuP 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’[...]

70 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > t ones s etuP - P Age s equence s etuP 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 a tone option and press ENTE[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 71 M AIn M enu > r outIng s etuP 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[...]

72 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > g eocAche s etuP 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 or Off. • Calculation Method —sets how the unit searches for the route using the following criteria: Qu[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 73 M AIn M enu > M ArIne s etuP - t IMe s etuP 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[...]

74 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > u nIts s etuP 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 f[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 75 M AIn M enu > h eAdIng s etuP - c AlIbrA tIon s etuP 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 d[...]

76 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > A l tIMeter s etuP 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 Pag[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 77 M AIn M enu > w elcoMe s etuP 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 suf?[...]

78 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > J uMPMAster 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 79 M AIn M enu > J uMPMAster T o set the drop and open altitude values: 1. Highlight each eld 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[...]

80 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > J uMPMAster Forward Thr ow and Course to HARP allow a user to determine the direction and magnitude the aircraft carries them after jumping and before free fall or canopy drift begins. T o set Forward Throw and Course to HARP: 1. Highlight the eld, and press Enter to open the numeric keypad. 2. [...]

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

82 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > P roxIMIty w A yPoInts - c AlendAr K values —denes 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 [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 83 M AIn M enu > c AlculA tor 4. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. Highlight Add Point , and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 5. 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[...]

84 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > s toPw A tch 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 85 M AIn M enu > s un And M oon 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, annual date, and location on Earth. The Sun and Moon Page also shows sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for a se[...]

86 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > h unt And f Ish Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish T ables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and shing for a chosen date and location. T o show hunting and shing predictions for a specied date and location: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 87 M AIn M enu > g AMes 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 Game[...]

88 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > g AMes T o adjust the grid or square size in custom mode: 1. Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size eld, and press ENTER to select from the options list. Press ENTER to make your selection. 2. T o begin the game, highlight Start , and press ENTER . 3. T o place yourself back in the middle of the[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 89 M AIn M enu > g AMes Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the ags 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 a[...]

90 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual M AIn M enu > g AMes 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 Difculty Level Menu. Select a difculty level ( T rainee , Beginner , Expert , or Master ), and press ENTER to open the Visibility Menu. 3. Select [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 91 A PPendIx > s PecIfIcA tIons 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, wa[...]

92 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPendIx > I nterf AcIng Interfacing These formats are supported for 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 three NMEA d[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 93 A PPendIx > d A t A f Ield d efInItIons Data Field Denitions The following list provides a brief denition of each data eld 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 d[...]

94 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPendIx > d A t A f Ield d efInItIons 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 [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 95 A PPendIx > o PtIonAl A ccessorIes 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 USA at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.85[...]

96 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPendIx > c onnectIng to A c oMPuter 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[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 97 A PPendIx > w AAs/egnos 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 [...]

98 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPendIx > l orAn td Loran TD Setup T o set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to open the Setup Menu. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Units icon, and press ENTER to open the Units Setup Page. 4. Highlight[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 99 A PPendIx > M AP d A tuMs And l ocA tIon f orMA ts 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 [...]

100 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPendIx > fcc c oMPlIAnce FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply 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, [...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 101 A PPendIx > l IMIted w ArrAnty 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 replacemen[...]

102 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual A PPendIx > l IMIted w ArrAnty Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. 1200 East 151st Street, Liberty House, Hounsdown Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Business Park, Southampton, T el. (913) 397-8200 or Hampshire, SO40 9RB, UK (800) 800-1020 T el. +44 (0) 870.8501241 Fax (913) 397-8282 (outside the UK) 0808.[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 103 I ndex I ndex A accessories 95 addresses 23 advanced NMEA setup 92 altimeter 55–59 altimeter page 55 calibration 61 data elds 62 options menu 56 plot over time 57 pressure/elevation plots 57 reset options 60 view points 59 zoom ranges 58 altitude 55–59 appendix 91 B backlight 4 battery installation 2 bearin[...]

104 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual I ndex I IN/OUT Zoom keys 3 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 waypoints 82 route pag[...]

GPSMAP 60CSx Owner ’s Manual 105 I ndex navigating 31 proles 30 saving 27 setup 26 user waypoints on tracks 31 viewing on the map 29 track up/north up 38 transferring data to a microSD card 9 trip & waypoint manager 96 U units setup 74 unit overview 1 using the keypad 3 W W AAS/EGNOS 97 warnings vii waypoints 10 averaging a location 13 cre[...]

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