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    GPSMAP® 60Cx color map navigator owner's manual
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    provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive
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    Introduction > About This Manual 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
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    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
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    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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 59 Map Page Setup 59 Routing Setup 60 Geocache Setup 61 Marine Setup 62 Time Setup 62 Units Setup 63
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    74 Specifications 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
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    In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, 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). GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 
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    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
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    ). Do not mount where driver's field of vision is blocked. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dashboard. Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources, including information
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    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. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    GPS antenna connector (under weather cap) USB connector port (under weather cap) GPSMAP 60Cx Carry lanyard attachment slot Getting Started > Unit Overview Internal antenna External data/ auxiliary power port (under weather cap) Battery compartment locking D-Ring Battery compartment cover
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    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 Battery D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise. Compartment Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 60Cx when you do not expect to use the
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    GPSMAP 60 Cx Keypad Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad 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 a page. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual PAGE key •
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    brightness, or press down to decrease. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the backlight adjustment window. Welcome Page  Satellite Page Backlight adjustment slider See page 56 for information about changing the display colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    of the page changes to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Getting Started > Initializing the GPS Receiver 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
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    GPSMAP 60Cx 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 entire screen. Default-the factory setting saved in the unit's memory. You can change many settings, but you can also revert to
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    when the backlight is on. Backlighting is off by default when you turn the unit on. The backlight uses a significant amount of battery power. • The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Cable Connection icon ( ) appears when the unit is in communication with a PC. Status Bar GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 
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    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
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    port for faster data transfer. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 2. Connect the USB cable provided with the unit to the USB port on your PC and to the miniUSB port on the back of the unit. 3. Follow instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disk and help file
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    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 . GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    to capture and open the information page for the map item. 3. Highlight Save, and press ENTER. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Do you want to the Location field, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 11
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    waypoints from the Waypoint Page. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot recover it from the unit. To delete a waypoint: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, message appears. 5. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER to delete the waypoint. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    opens. 3. Highlight the Map button, and press ENTER to show the waypoint on the map. 4. Press ENTER again location. Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you can average a you return to that waypoint location), the unit appears to be averaging the waypoint, but GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 13
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    the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page, and press QUIT when finished. Project Waypoint Projected waypoint Page on the map GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    Menu. 4. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points, and press ENTER to open the information page for the item. Basic Operation > are proximity points obtained from services provided by using the optional POI Loader. (see page 25) GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 15
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    or MapSource data loaded to the unit. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. Waypoint Options Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Cities Options Menu When you access a Find group list, it contains only those items near your current location or the map pointer. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    in the Find list, and press ENTER. The item's information page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route to the item (Go To). GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 17
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    ENTER to open the item's information page. 4. Highlight Go To, and press ENTER to begin navigation. 18 Using the Find Item Information Page When you select an item from the Find item list Project Waypoint-create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    map: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu, highlight Change Reference, and press ENTER. The Map Page appears. • Map Information-show the map from which the map item originated. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    special geocache symbol assigned to give special significance and to allow it to be separated from others on the waypoints list. For more information about creating a geocache point, see Geocache Setup instructions on page 61 and http://www8.garmin.com/outdoor/geocaching/. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    downloaded detailed mapping data). To find a city: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Cities icon, and press ENTER The Cities Page shows a list of cities near your current location. Cities icon Cities nearest to City Information your location. Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    the page. Finding an Address If you downloaded optional detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to find an address. When you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that data with addresses in the map database. 22 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    2. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current region. You do not have page. Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Matching addresses Information Page 23
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    open the Intersections Page. 3. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you can use the All Points of Interest icon on the Find Menu to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, and so on. 24 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    that is part of a GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual POI Loader & Custom Points of Interest You can create your own category for points of interest by using the optional Garmin POI Loader utility, accessible from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Follow the Help instructions
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    an electronic bread crumb trail or "track log" on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains information about points pages 58 and 75). The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a location fix. The percentage of memory used by the current track GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. To learn more about .gpx files, search the Web for subjects titled GPX or GPS Exchange Format. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual specify a color for the track on the Map Page. Track distance Track color Track name Calculated area Saved Track Page 27
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    the indicated date. As long as this feature is enabled, a new file is created for each day you use the unit. Recording continues until the card is filled. Because these track logs share card space with MapSource mapping data, space for additional map storage is reduced. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    Begin and End markers and user waypoints are visible. To view a track profile: Press the MENU key and select Profile (if using DEM topo maps). GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Basic Operation > Using Tracks To calculate the area of a track: 1. With the Track Log Page open and the Track Log on, press MENU
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    Navigating on the map, and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack. time you use TracBack. The Map Page opens with directions to Navigation. To create a user waypoint on a saved track: 1. With a saved track shown on the map the pointer is placed on the map where no map item is located, a prompt
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    (You can create more complex routes using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transfer them to the unit memory. Auto-Routes, Basic Operation > Creating and Using Routes which the route. 8. Highlight the Navigate button, and press ENTER to begin navigating. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 31
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    other Find Menu items, the GPSMAP 60Cx creates a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location. • If you select the Navigate button on a Route Page, the unit creates a route composed of the Active Route Page. See Routing Setup on page 60. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    2. Highlight the Navigate button, and press ENTER to begin navigation and show the route on the Map Page. 3. While navigating a route, Map Page 5. To view a route profile, press the MENU key and select Profile from the Options Menu (if using DEM topo maps) GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    5. Highlight Review, and press ENTER to open the information page for the route point. 6. You can select Save (save the point as a waypoint), Map (show the point on the Map Page), or Go To (navigate to the point). Route Page 34 Route point review options Information page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 60Cx leads you to the next point on your route. Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route. Using the Route Page Options The Route Page shows all points stored in
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    . 2. Select "Profile" and press ENTER to display the route profile, answer the "use data" prompt and press ENTER. Note: Profiles are available only if Garmin MapSource U.S. DEM Topo map data is used. Options Menu Route Vertical Profile using US DEM Topo mapping data 36 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    ). The Active Route Page appears only when you are actively navigating. Each page has an Options Menu, which contains the setup Map Page Compass Page Main Menu Satellite Page Options Menu Trip Computer Page Options Menu Map Page Options Menu Compass Page Options Menu GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    /Single Color-indicates whether each satellite shows in a different color or the same color. New Location-use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals. GPS Elevation-shows GPS determined elevation. 38 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    on the Map Page: 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Data Field, and press ENTER. The Show sub-menu appears. 3. Select the number of data fields you want to show on the Map Page, and press ENTER. Data fields Show sub-menu Map Page data fields GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 39
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    view the data currently loaded on your GPSMAP 60Cx unit and microSD card, see page 45. To review map information: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU. 2. Highlight Setup Map, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Map Setup-info page. The list of maps stored on the microSD card appears. A check
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    , "overzoom" appears under the zoom range. When using MapSource detailed maps, "mapsource" appears below the scale. Map ranges The following options are available: • Stop (Resume) Navigation-stops or resumes navigation. (disabled when there is no active navigation) GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 41
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    Never Show, or Show When Navigating), and press ENTER. If you select Always Show, a message of some type always appears whether or not you are navigating. If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance message appears until you select Stop Navigation from the Options Menu. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    the map scale at which the Track Up feature displays. All scales above this setting revert to the North Up map orientation. • Auto Zoom-zooms the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of the route segment. • Detail-selects the degree of map detail shown. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 43
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    on the map. • Track Log-sets the maximum zoom range at which active track logs are shown. • Track Points-sets the maximum number of track points used to record a track. • Go To Line-selects either a bearing or course line for navigating a track. 44 Map Setup - Points Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    -toggles marine colors on or off on the Map Page. • Spot Soundings-toggles spot soundings on or off on the Map Page. • Light Sectors-select Off, Auto, or ON. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to use. (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, or International) Map Setup - Information Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 45
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    to the point you want to measure to. The distance between the two points is shown in the upper-right corner of the Map Page. 5. Press QUIT to cancel. Push pin indicating the beginning point of the measurement Measured distance End point of measurement labeled REF 46 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    On, and press ENTER. OR To turn Declutter off, press MENU, select Turn Declutter Off, and press ENTER Main Pages > Map Page Map with declutter off Map with declutter on Restoring Defaults Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map settings to factory settings. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 47
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    pointer The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation. Compass Page When navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring, a bearing or bearing pointer indicates the direction of your destination. Bearing Pointer GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    and press ENTER. Compass Page Options Menu The following options are available: • Stop or Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for a route or a Go To on or off. • Recalculate- recalculates the destination path (for example, lakes or private property) in your path. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 49
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    Move to the right or left to get back on course. This is most efficient if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. The course pointer indicates your course and vice versa. 2. Highlight this option, and press ENTER to activate. 50 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    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 option you want, and press Defaults, and press ENTER to return the page to factory settings. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 51
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    speed, trip odometer and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation. Trip Computer Page You can customize the Trip Computer display to for the similar data fields on the Map Page. (See page 40 for details.) 52 Trip Computer Page Options Menu factory settings. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    a page from the menu is added to the Main Page sequence, that icon no longer appears on the Main Menu. Tracks Page Track Log Setup GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 53
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    Page Use the Routes Page to create a route to a destination.. For more information, see Routes on page 31. Highway Page When navigating a route, the Highway Page guides you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway. Up to four user-selectable data fields show information such as
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    the unit's on-screen language. • External Power Lost-indicates whether the unit remains on (Stay On) or turns off (Turn Off) when external power is removed from the unit. • Proximity Alarms-indicates whether custom POI (Points of Interest) proximity alarms are on or off. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    the software version and unit identification number. Display Setup Use the Display Setup Page to select a screen color scheme for day and night viewing. You can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness. Shortening the timeout and lowering the brightness can significantly save on battery
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    Garmin MapSource. To activate USB Mass Storage: 1. Connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable. 2. Highlight the on-screen USB Mass Storage button and press ENTER. 3. Observe an illustration of the GPSMAP 60Cx to view the directory of files on the microSD card. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 57
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    card: Prior to downloading data to the microSD GPSMAP 60Cx. Note: If you have several network drives mapped to your computer, Windows may experience difficulty assigning a drive letter for your unit GPSMAP 60Cx is not compatible with Windows® 95, Windows® 98 or Windows® ME. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    the order of the main pages, or to add additional pages by the unit for a variety of unit features. To access the Tones Setup Page: 1. On the Setup Menu Page ENTER. Select Remove, and press ENTER. Map Page Setup The Map Page Setup information is located on page 43. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 59
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    This is useful when traveling outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist. • Follow Road Method-selects how the unit calculates follow road routes based on: Prompted-prompts you . • Next Turn Pop-up-turns the Next Turn popup window on or off. 60 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    up and placing physical geocache stations on public or private land, be certain you are not in violation of ordinances or laws governing use of these properties. To access the Geocache Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Geocache icon, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 61
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    the Time Setup Page to set the time format, set the time zone, and set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving Time. Actual time and date appear at the bottom of the for your city, so the GPSMAP 60Cx shows the correct local time. Select Other to manually enter a Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) Offset
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    in degrees, minutes, and thousandths of a minute (hdddomm.mmm). GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Main Menu > Setup Menu • Map Datum-sets the description for geographic location for surveying, mapping, and navigation, and is not actually a map built into the unit. The default setting is WGS 84. The
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    mils) to indicate your heading. • North Reference-provides headings based on a true north reference. Offers more options when a choice other than True is selected. 64 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    information, that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx. Main Menu > Setup Menu 2. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER to close. 3. Turn the unit off and then on again to view your the ROCKER to enter your welcome message, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual Welcome message 65
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    sunrise and sunset times, moon phase, hunt and fish probabilities, and archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to for any given day and location. To use the calendar: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main MENU key, and use the ROCKER to make your choice. 66 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    have the unit record the lap time based on distance. Options Menus Calculator Page To use the calculator: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Calculator icon, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to operate the calculator. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual To access
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    . 3. To view the predictions for a different date and time, highlight either the Date or Time field, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    different location, highlight the Location field, and press ENTER to open the New Location Options Menu. Choose Use Map to select a point on the map using the pointer arrow. Press ENTER to show the table for that location. The Location field now states "Map Location." GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 69
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    a point from the Find Feature database. Follow instructions for using the Find Feature beginning on page 16 GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt) for entertainment. Some games use GPS as a virtual component during play. Hunt and Fish Page 70 Games Menu game appears. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    on a real playing field), use caution in selecting an area free of hazards, such as holes, obstructions, or proximity to of the game board, highlight Re-Center, and press ENTER. Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. You are placed at a central GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 71
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    often gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels increase. 72 Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear. As you walk, rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    up. Press Enter to start, and blast away. Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in which you must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it shaded platform. Use the Rocker to point, and press Enter to shoot. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 73
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    ) with backlighting. Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp Range: 5 to 158oF (-15 to 70oC)* *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 60Cx may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Performance Receiver: WAAS/EGNOS enabled
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    or Power/Data Serial Port Cable with Bare Wire Leads. Refer to the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/ Power(+) Ground(-) (-) Ground (+) Power Data Out Data Out Unit Power/Data Port View Optional Power/Data Serial Port Cable with Bare Wire Leads GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 75
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    supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 60Cx. Accuracy Of GPS-the current accuracy )-your current location described in the selected units of measure (other than latitude and longitude attained since the trip computer was reset. Speed - Moving Avg.-the average speed while your
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    trip computer was reset). Trip Time - Total-the total time the unit has been tracking since the trip computer was reset. Appendix > Data GPSMAP 60Cx. Waypoint - At Destination-the last point on a route; your destination. Waypoint - At Next-the next point on your route. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    Remote GPS Antenna-allows enhanced satellite acquisition. Includes magnetic mount and cable. 78 MapSource Software CD-ROMs and Pre-loaded microSD Cards-offer several detailed mapping options that are compatible with the GPSMAP 60Cx. Visit to Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx
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    device, the default directory is c:\Garmin. You only need to install the drivers once. After the drivers are installed, your computer always detects your GPSMAP 60Cx when it is connected. USB drivers can be updated periodically. You can find updates at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 79
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    the accuracy to less than that provided by GPS satellites alone. For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that achieves the best accuracy. For more information, go to http://gps.faa.gov/. 80 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual
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    navigation. Because of this, the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Units icon, and press ENTER to open the Units on the Garmin Web site, at http://www8.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp. GPSMAP 60Cx is GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 81
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    are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSMAP 60Cx can be set to match most commonly used datum (data). 82 If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum
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    , see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/. Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity. Industry Canada Compliance This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner's Manual 83
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    the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions
  • Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx | Owner's Manual - Page 95
    . 913/397.8282 The Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The GPSMAP 60Cx is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will
  • Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx | Owner's Manual - Page 96
    tracks page 53 find a point of interest 25 main pages 37 project a waypoint 14 manual conventions i I IN/OUT zoom keys 3 initialization, GPS 5 installing the lanyard: 2 map datums 82 map page 39 additional map data 40 data fields 39 declutter 47 L lanyard installation 2 location formats 82 log
  • Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx | Owner's Manual - Page 97
    38 selecting options 7 setup menu 55 display setup 56 geocache setup 61 heading setup 64 map page setup 59 marine setup 62 system setup 55 time setup 62 units setup 63 welcome page setup 65 software license agreement v status bar 7 stop (resume) navigation 41 storage vi sun and moon 68 system setup
  • Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx | Owner's Manual - Page 98
  • Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx | Owner's Manual - Page 99
  • Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx | Owner's Manual - Page 100
    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2005-2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty
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GPSMAP
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60Cx
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