Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx User manual

GPSMAP®60Cx
color map navigator
owner’s manual

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IntroductIon
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. Take 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 immediately.
About This Manual
To get the most out of your new navigation system,
take time to read this manual and learn the operating
procedures for your unit in detail. This manual is
organized into the following sections.
The Introduction contains manual conventions, the
Table of Contents, the software license agreement,
product registration, and product care information.
The Getting Started section provides an overview of
the unit, how to turn the unit on, and to acquire satellites.
The Basic Operation section provides information
about setting up waypoints, routes, and tracks.
The Main Pages section contains an overview of the
Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, and Compass Pages.
The Main Menu section describes features found on
the Main Menu and information about how to change
settings.
The Appendix contains information, such as
specications, optional accessories, and maintenance
information. You can also nd warranty and FCC
information in the Appendix.
An Index is provided at the end of the manual for
reference.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a
potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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IntroductIon
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................... i
About This Manual .............................................. i
Manual Conventions................................................ i
Software License Agreement ............................ v
Product Registration.......................................... v
Contact Garmin........................................................v
Tell Us What You Think ..........................................v
Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx........................... vi
Cleaning the Case ................................................. vi
Cleaning the Screen ............................................... vi
Storage ................................................................... vi
Water Immersion ................................................... vi
Warning ............................................................. vii
Important Information ..................................... viii
Getting Started................................................. 1
Unit Overview ..................................................... 1
Installing the Batteries .............................................2
Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad..................... 3
Turning on the GPSMAP 60Cx .......................... 4
Adjusting the Backlight ...........................................4
Initializing the GPS Receiver............................. 5
Using the GPSMAP 60Cx................................... 6
Understanding Terms...............................................6
Selecting Options and Entering Data.......................7
Using the Status Bar ................................................7
On-Screen Messages................................................8
Using the Mapping Databases .................................8
Basic Operation............................................. 10
Creating and Using Waypoints ....................... 10
Marking Your Current Location ............................10
Creating Waypoints Using the Map.......................11
Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates ...............11
Editing Waypoints..................................................12
Deleting Waypoints................................................12
Averaging a Waypoint’s Location..........................13
Projecting a Waypoint............................................14
Using Proximity Waypoints...................................15
Man OverBoard (MOB) ........................................16
Using the Find Menu ........................................ 16
Find By Name........................................................17
Recent Finds ..........................................................18
Using the Find Item Information Page ..................18
Find Information Page Options Menu ...................18
Finding a Waypoint................................................20
Finding a Geocache ...............................................20
Finding a City ........................................................21
Finding an Exit ......................................................22
Finding an Address ................................................22
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Finding an Intersection ..........................................24
Searching for a Point of Interest ............................24
POI Loader & Custom Points of Interest...............25
Using Tracks ..................................................... 26
Options Menu ........................................................28
Navigating a Saved Track......................................30
Creating and Using Routes ............................. 31
Creating a Route ....................................................31
Navigating a Route ................................................32
Editing a Route ......................................................34
Using the Route Page Options...............................35
Vertical Proles of routes ......................................36
Main Pages..................................................... 37
Satellite Page .................................................... 38
Using the Satellite Page Options Menu.................38
Map Page........................................................... 39
Using Additional Map Data...................................40
Changing the Zoom Range ....................................41
Map Orientation.....................................................41
Map Page Options .................................................41
Guidance Text ........................................................42
Setting up the Map Page........................................43
Measuring Distance ...............................................46
Turning Declutter On or Off..................................47
Restoring Defaults .................................................47
Compass Page.................................................. 48
Compass Page Options ..........................................49
Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ........49
Data Fields.............................................................51
Trip Computer Page ......................................... 52
Trip Computer Page Options Menu.......................52
Main Menu...................................................... 53
Tracks ................................................................ 53
Route Page........................................................ 54
Highway Page ................................................... 54
Setup Menu ...................................................... 55
System Setup .........................................................55
Display Setup.........................................................56
Interface Setup.......................................................56
Page Sequence Setup .............................................59
Map Page Setup ....................................................59
Routing Setup ........................................................60
Geocache Setup .....................................................61
Marine Setup..........................................................62
Time Setup.............................................................62
Units Setup ............................................................63
Heading Setup........................................................64
Welcome Setup ......................................................65
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Proximity Waypoints ........................................ 66
Calendar ............................................................ 66
Calculator.......................................................... 67
Stopwatch ......................................................... 67
Sun and Moon................................................... 68
Hunt and Fish ................................................... 69
Games Menu ..................................................... 70
Memory Race ........................................................71
Virtua Maze ...........................................................71
GekoSmak .............................................................72
Nibbons..................................................................72
Gekoids..................................................................72
Beast Hunt .............................................................73
Appendix ........................................................ 74
Specications ................................................... 74
Physical..................................................................74
Performance...........................................................74
Power .....................................................................74
Interfacing ......................................................... 75
Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a
Computer ..................................................... 79
What Is WAAS/EGNOS?................................... 80
Loran TD Setup................................................. 81
Map Datums and Location Formats ............... 82
What Are Map Datums? ........................................82
What Is a Location Format? ..................................82
FCC Compliance............................................... 83
Limited Warranty .............................................. 84
Index ............................................................... 86
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Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GPSMAP 60Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
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 product.
Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights
in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of
Garmin and is protected under the United States of
America copyright laws and international copyright
treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure,
organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade
secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code
form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You
agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse
assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable
form the Software or any part thereof or create any
derivative works based on the Software. You agree not
to export or re-export the Software to any country in
violation of the export control laws of the United States
of America.
Product Registration
Help us to better support you by completing our
online registration today! Connect to our Web site at
http://my.garmin.com.
Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a
safe place.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while
using your unit. In the USA contact Garmin Product
Support by phone: [phone] or [phone],
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to
www.garmin.com/support/
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
+44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or
0808 2380000 (within the UK).
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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. Avoid chemical cleaners and
solvents that may damage plastic components.
Cleaning the Screen
Clean the GPSMAP 60Cx screen using a soft,
clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or
use eyeglass cleaner if needed. Apply the liquid to
the cloth, and then gently wipe the screen with the
moistened cloth.
Storage
Do not store the GPSMAP 60Cx where prolonged
exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as
in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result.
User information, such as waypoints and routes, are
retained in the unit’s memory without the need for
external power. It is always a good practice to back
up important user data by manually recording it or
downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource
software).
Water Immersion
The GPSMAP 60Cx is waterproof to IEC Standard
60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter
of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can
cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain
to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse.
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Warning
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 wheel, foot pedals,
or transmission levers. Do not place in front of or
above any airbag. (See diagram).
Do not mount
where driver’s
eld of vision is
blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an airbag
eld of deployment.
• When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on the unit to all available navigation
sources, including information from street signs,
visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always
resolve any discrepancies or questions before
continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs.
• Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not become distracted by the unit while
driving, and always be fully aware of all
driving conditions. Minimize the amount of
time spent viewing the unit’s screen while driving
and use voice prompts when possible. Do not
input destinations, change settings, or access any
functions requiring prolonged use of the unit’s
controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting such operations.
• This unit is designed to provide route suggestions.
It is not designed to replace the need for driver
attentiveness regarding road closures or road
conditions, trafc congestion, weather conditions,
or other factors that may affect safety while driving.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65.
See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
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Important Information
MAP DATA INFORMATION: 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. We
use a combination of governmental and private data sources,
which we identify in product literature and copyright messages
displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain
some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries,
complete and accurate map information is either not available
or is prohibitively expensive.
NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING;
SPECIAL NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA
AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in
California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their
windshields while operating motor vehicles. Check your state
and local laws and ordinances for similar restrictions. Other
Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be
used. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any nes,
penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of
disregarding this notice or as a result of any other state or local
law or ordinance relating to use of the unit. (See California
Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005,
Section 169.71.)
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003
requires the recycling of certain electronics. For more
information on the applicability to this product,
see www.erecycle.org.
Garmin POI Loader and Custom POIs Notice: Garmin is
not responsible for the accuracy of, or the consequences of
using a custom POI or safety camera database.
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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
GettInG Started
Unit Overview
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Installing the Batteries
The GPSMAP 60Cx operates on two AA batteries
(not included), which are installed in the back of the
unit. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See
page 55 for information on setting the battery type.
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery cover
by turning the D-Ring 1/4
turn counter-clockwise and
pulling the cover loose.
2. Insert the batteries,
observing the proper
polarity. A polarity diagram
is molded into the battery
compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery cover
by aligning the back cover
with the unit and turning the
D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise.
Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 60Cx when
you do not expect to use the unit for several months.
Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.
NOTE: Lithium batteries are not recommended
because the initial voltage of new batteries may
exceed 1.5 volts each, which may cause the
GPSMAP 60Cx to turn off.
To install the Lanyard:
1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the slot
at the upper-left side on the back of the unit.
2 Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight.
Wrist Strap
Installation
Refer to page 9 for information on accessing the
microSD
™
data card in the battery compartment.
USE BY 2009
USE BY 2009
Battery
Compartment
USE BY 2009
USE BY 2009
Battery
Compartment
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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
• Press and release at any time
to view the Find Menu.
• Press and hold for MOB*
POWER key
• Press and hold to turn the unit
on or off.
• Press and release to adjust the
backlighting.
ROCKER key
• Press up, down, left, or right to
highlight options; and to enter data,
or move the map panning arrow.
PAGE key
• Press and release to cycle through the
main pages.
MENU key
• Press and release to view page
options.
• Press twice to view the Main Menu.
MARK key
• Press and release at any time
to mark your current location.
* Man Overboard (MOB) feature stores a waypoint and
then navigates back to it.
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Turning on the GPSMAP 60Cx
Turn the GPSMAP 60Cx on, to view the Welcome
Page, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must
collect satellite data and establish its current location.
To 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
Satellite Page.
2. To turn off the GPSMAP 60Cx, press and hold
the POWER key again.
Welcome Page Satellite Page
Adjusting the Backlight
You may want to adjust the backlight to see the screen
better.
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.
2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the
brightness, or press down to decrease.
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the backlight
adjustment window.
Backlight adjustment slider
See page 56 for information about changing the
display colors and backlight timeout and brightness
levels.
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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. To ensure proper initialization,
the GPSMAP 60Cx is shipped from the factory in
AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “nd
itself” anywhere on Earth. To receive satellite signals,
you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
To initialize your GPSMAP 60Cx:
1. Press and hold the POWER key to turn on the
GPSMAP 60Cx.
2. Hold the unit in front of you with the top tilted
upward. While the GPS receiver is searching
for the satellite signals, a “Locating Satellites”
message is replaced by an “Acquiring
Satellites” message until enough signals are
acquired to x its location.
When the receiver has signals from at least
three satellites, the display at the top of the
page changes to indicate position accuracy
and location coordinates.
3. Press and release the PAGE key until the Map
Page appears. You are now ready to begin
GPS-aided navigation.
You can also observe a sky-view array of the satellites
overhead with your location centered in the array. The
outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle
represents a position 45 degrees from the horizon. The
numbers shown indicate the number assigned to each
satellite. A bar graph at the bottom of the page shows
the strength of signals from each satellite.
Signal strength
bars for each
satellite.
The outer
circle
represents
the horizon.
The inner
circle is a
location 45
degrees from
the horizon.
Heading bug
indicates your
direction of
movement
If the unit cannot get a satellite x, a list of solutions
appears. Select an appropriate solution, and press
ENTER to continue.
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Using the GPSMAP 60Cx
This section explains how to enter and select
information with the GPSMAP 60Cx.
Understanding Terms
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. (You may
need to hold down a key for a period of time to start a
secondary function, when the instructions tell you to
do so.) When a eld is highlighted on the screen, it is
highlighted in yellow. The position of the highlight is
controlled by the ROCKER.
The following terms are used throughout this manual:
Highlight—move the highlighted area on the screen
up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER to select
individual elds.
Field—the location on a page where data or an option
can be shown and entered. Highlight a eld using the
ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options.
On-screen button—use the ROCKER to highlight a
button, and press ENTER to select the button.
Scroll bar—when viewing a list of items too long to
appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the
right side of the list. To scroll through a list, press up
or down on the ROCKER or use Zoom In to scroll a
set of items and Zoom Out to scroll the entire screen.
Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s
memory. You can change many settings, but you can
also revert to the factory (default) settings.
Highlighted
eld
On-screen buttons
Field
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Selecting Options and Entering Data
Use the ROCKER to highlight an item in a list or a
eld on the screen.
To 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 you want, and press ENTER to select it.
To exit a menu or return to the previous
setting:
Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward
through your steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to
return to the starting page.
Using the Status Bar
At the top of each page, the status bar provides status
information for several unit features.
Status Bar
• Power to the unit is provided by either batteries
or from an auxiliary source (AC, DC or USB
adapter). The Battery Power icon ( ) shows
the remaining power as the battery is depleted.
• The Auxiliary Power icon ( ) appears when
the unit is powered by an external source such
as the USB data cable provided with your unit
or optional serial data/power cable or 12 volt
DC adapter.
• Satellite signal status is shown when searching
for or acquiring satellites ( ), when a 2D x
() is attained and when a 3D x ( ) is
attained (four or more satellites are received.)
• The Backlight icon ( ) appears when the
backlight is on. Backlighting is off by default
when you turn the unit on. The backlight uses a
signicant amount of battery power.
• The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Cable
Connection icon ( ) appears when the unit
is in communication with a PC.
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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 “Calculating
Route” message, and closes as soon as condition is
completed.
Calculating Route
Message
Using the Mapping Databases
Many of the GPSMAP 60Cx features require detailed
mapping data to be fully operational, so you may want
to transfer maps before using the unit. The microSD
card (provided only on some units) can be loaded with
detailed maps from optional MapSource®disks for your
PC. This enhances the versatility of your GPSMAP
60Cx. With selected MapSource detailed mapping data,
you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging,
shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and
even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any
listed location. The amount of data transferable is
limited to the capacity printed on the microSD card.
Map data transfer requires the USB interface cable
provided with the unit to transfer MapSource data
from a PC to the microSD card in the GPSMAP 60Cx.
To transfer data to the microSD card, you can also use
the USB Mass Storage feature explained on page 57.
You can purchase high capacity microSD cards at
your electronics supplier. See the Garmin Web site
(www.garmin.com/cartography/) for MapSource
products.
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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 (Pacic) require a larger capacity microSD card
to store enough useful mapping data (not provided).
To 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
compartment, and check to be certain the card
is installed in the tray.
3. To remove the card, slide the tray cover up,
then lift it toward you to remove the card from
the tray.
4. To re-insert the card, lay the card in the tray,
close the tray, and replace the batteries and
cover when nished.
To transfer map data to the microSD card:
1. Lift the weather cover from the USB port on
the upper back of the unit. It recommended
that you use the USB port rather than the
serial connection port for faster data transfer.
2. Connect the USB cable provided with the unit
to the USB port on your PC and to the mini-
USB port on the back of the unit.
3. Follow instructions for selecting and
downloading maps provided with the
MapSource map data disk and help le.
LOCK
USB Port
(under weather
cover)
Back of GPSMAP 60Cx
( with battery cover removed)
Detail of microSD
card tray in battery
compartment
The microSD card tray
is located beneath the
batteries in the battery
compartment.
Slide the tray cover back to
OPEN, then lift to remove
or insert the microSD card.
Close and slide forward to
LOCK.
Unlock
Lock
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BaSIc operatIon
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 Waypoints
Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and
store in your GPS. They are locations you might want
to return to later. You can add waypoints to routes and
even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint.
Waypoints are created using three methods. You can
press the MARK key while at a location, create a
waypoint on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a
waypoint manually.
Marking Your Current Location
Use the MARK key to quickly capture your current
location to create a new waypoint. You must have a
valid position (2D or 3D) x to mark your current
location.
To mark your current location:
1. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark
Waypoint Page appears. A default three-digit
name and symbol are assigned to the new
waypoint.
Mark Waypoint Page
Waypoint
name
Waypoint
symbol
2. To accept the waypoint with the default
information, highlight OK, and press ENTER.
OR
To change any information on the Mark
Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate eld,
and press ENTER to open the on-screen
keypad. After entering and conrming your
changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER.
10 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual
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