Calibrate Altimeter - Garmin GPSMAP 60CS Owner's Manual

Calibrate Altimeter

Because the GPSmap 60CS relies on the Barometric pressure to determine
the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate, you
can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy. You must know the
elevation or pressure at your current location, use a reliable source.
To manually calibrate the altimeter:
1. Use the ROCKER key to access the Options Menu.
2. Highlight the "Calibrate Altimeter" option and press ENTER to
display the Calibration Page.
3. At the message "Do You Know The Correct Elevation?" high-
light the "Yes" button and press ENTER. If you don't know the
elevation, select "No" to use pressure option. If you don't know
the pressure, select "No" to use the default GPS elevation.
4. On the number keyboard, use the ROCKER key to enter the
new elevation or pressure, then highlight "OK" and press
ENTER to return to the Altimeter Page.
Data Fields
Two data fields support this page and can be programmed to display
the following data options: (See page 82 of the Appendix for defintions.)
To program a data field:
1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired data field and
then press ENTER to open the data field Options Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER key to move Up or Down the menu to high-
light an option and press ENTER to place it in the data field.
GPSmap 60CS
GPS Navigation
The Altimeter Page
Calibrate using Elevation
Altimeter Data Fields
Calibrate using Pressure
Data Field Options List
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