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GPSMAP 60Cx ® color map navigator owner’s manual...
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Thank you for choosing the Garmin 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.
Software License Agreement ... Product Registration ... Contact Garmin ...v Tell Us What You Think ...v Caring for the GPSMAP 60Cx ... Cleaning the Case ... Cleaning the Screen ... Storage ... Water Immersion ... Warning ... Important Information ...
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Setting up the Map Page ...43 Measuring Distance ...46 Turning Declutter On or Off ...47 Restoring Defaults ...47 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Compass Page ..24 Compass Page Options ...25 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer Data Fields Trip Computer Page ...
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Physical ...74 Performance ...74 Power ...74 Interfacing ... Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a Computer ... What Is WAAS/EGNOS? ... Loran TD Setup ... Map Datums and Location Formats ... What Are Map Datums? What Is a Location Format? FCC Compliance ...
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.
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.
This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual 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.
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...
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.
Using the GPSMAP 60Cx Keypad POWER key • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust the backlighting. IN/OUT Zoom Keys • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page.
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...
Initializing the GPS Receiver The first 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 “find itself”...
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 specific key or highlight a field on the screen.
Using the Status Bar At the top of each page, the status bar provides status information for several unit features. Status Bar GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual ettIng tArted electIng PtIons And • Power to the unit is provided by either batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC, DC or USB adapter).
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 You can purchase high capacity microSD cards at your electronics supplier.
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. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual ettIng tArted rAnsferrIng AtA to A MIcro 2.
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.
4. To change any information on the Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon reAtIng AyPoInts...
3. Select the waypoint you want to delete, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens. 4. Highlight the Delete button, and press ENTER. A confirmation message appears. 5. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER to delete the waypoint. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot recover it from the unit. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
5. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a new location on the map, and press ENTER. Original location Moving a waypoint GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon Averaging a Waypoint’s Location You can average a new waypoint location over time to produce a more accurate location.
Project Waypoint Page. 6. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page, and press QUIT when finished. Project Waypoint Projected waypoint on the map Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
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. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual AsIc 5. With the Use button highlighted, press ENTER to add the point to the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page.
MOB point. Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 60Cx basemap. You can also find saved waypoint and geocache points. Additional icons appear depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded to the unit.
To search the entire database, select the All Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU, highlight Find By Name, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon 4. Use the ROCKER and ENTER key to operate the on-screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find.
ENTER: • Average Location—sample a waypoint location over time and averages the result for a more accurate location reference. See for more information. • Project Waypoint—create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering page 13 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
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See more information. • Map Information—show the map from which the map item originated. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual AsIc To find an item near another item: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press ENTER.
Finding a Geocache Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache locations created using your GPSMAP 60Cx or downloaded from your computer. A geocache location is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to give special significance and to allow it to be separated from others on the waypoints list.
When a geocache is found, the unit marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that, when activated, shows the nearest cache. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon Finding a City Use the Cities icon on the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data).
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. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Available services...
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Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon 3. Highlight the <Enter Number> field, and press ENTER. 4. Type the street number using the on-screen keypad.
Searching for a Point of Interest If you 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. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
4. Highlight the item you want from the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected item. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual AsIc PerAtIon eArchIng for A If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of...
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page. 3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER to open the Track Log Setup Page. Percentage of memory used Data Card Options GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
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Track logs on the data card are .gpx 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 AsIc PerAtIon To save the entire track log: 1.
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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Press the MENU key and select Profile (if using DEM topo maps). GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual To calculate the area of a track: 1. With the Track Log Page open and the Track Log on, press MENU to open the Options Menu.
2. Press and hold the ENTER key to open the Mark Waypoint Page. 3. Customize the user waypoint, highlight OK, and press ENTER to save it. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
Creating and Using Routes A Route is a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The GPSMAP 60Cx lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Routes icon Setting up a route Creating a Route...
• If you select the Go To button on the Waypoint Page or 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...
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ROCKER to highlight it, and press ENTER. Route Page Route on the Map GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual The Turn Preview Page shows the turn and guidance text. A small field at the bottom shows the turn number in sequence and the total turns in the route.
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). Enter a new route name Route point review options Information page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
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.
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 Options Menu GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
Ages aGeS The GPSMAP 60Cx has six main pages: Satellite Page, Trip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page, and the Main Menu. You can cycle through these pages by pressing the PAGE key to move forward or pressing the QUIT key to reverse. Additional pages are added by using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu (see page 59).
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. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
Map Page The GPSMAP 60Cx 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. Two map operating modes, position mode and pan mode, determine what cartography is shown on the map display.
Appendix. Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource mapping data enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 60Cx. With MapSource data disks, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions, and entertainment, and you can retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location.
When using MapSource detailed maps, “mapsource” appears below the scale. Map ranges GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Map Orientation There are two map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel.
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...
Each setup page has a submenu of options. To access that menu, press the MENU key with the Map Setup Page displayed. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Map Setup – General Page The Map Setup – General Page contains the settings for Orientation, Below, Auto Zoom, Detail, and Lock On Road.
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Use the Points Page to set the map scale at which Map Points, User Waypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover appear on the Map Page. Select Auto, Off, or a specific Zoom Level. Map Setup – Points Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
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Press MENU to view the list of map display options Map Setup – Information Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Map Setup – Marine Page Use the Map Setup – Marine Page to customize...
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 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Measured distance End point of measurement labeled REF...
2. Highlight Turn Declutter On, and press ENTER. To turn Declutter off, press MENU, select Turn Declutter Off, and press ENTER GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Map with declutter off Map with declutter on Restoring Defaults Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map settings to factory settings.
The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation. Course Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction of your destination. Scale The course pointer indicates your course of travel and the distance you drift off course. Bearing Pointer GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
• Data Fields—allows you to select the number of data fields that appear on the Compass Page. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual • Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields.
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Options Menu. The bearing pointer is the factory set default option. When the bearing pointer option is shown, the course pointer is active and vice versa. 2. Highlight this option, and press ENTER to activate. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Scale...
Show submenu appears. 3. Select the number of data fields you want to show on the Compass Page and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Ages To change data fields: 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu.
• Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields. • Restore Defaults—allows you to return the page data to factory settings. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
Main Menu Note: If a page from the menu is added to the Main Page sequence, that icon no longer appears on the Main Menu. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Tracks The Tracks Page shows the percentage of track memory used, and a list of saved tracks. Use the Tracks Page to set up, clear, or save a track log, or enable the TracBack feature for the current track log.
3. Press MENU to display the Options Menu. You can do the following: Stop navigation, recalculate, configure data fields from four to three with a destination guidance message, change the data fields or restore defaults to factory settings. page Highway Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
GPS, WAAS/EGNOS, battery type, language, external power and custom POI proximity alarms. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual To access the System Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the System icon, and press ENTER. • GPS—sets the unit to operate in Normal mode, Battery Saver mode, GPS Off, or Demo Mode.
Press up on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or down to decrease. Interface Setup Use the Interface Setup Page to control the input and output formats used when connecting your unit to external devices. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
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Baud Rate field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual USB Mass Storage—allows the microSD card to be used as a USB Mass Storage device. It also allows transfer of Track Log Data to Garmin MapSource.
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4. Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files on the GPSMAP 60Cx microSD card. 5. For a Macintosh, click and drag the desired file into the microSD card directory. 6. After data transfer, end the USB cable connection...
ENTER. Speed alerts are obtained by using POI loader. (see page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Page Sequence Setup Use the Page Sequence Setup Page to change the order of the main pages, or to add additional pages Note: If you add a page to the main page sequence, it no longer appears on the Main Menu.
Faster time—routes calculated are faster to drive but might be longer in distance. Shorter Distance—routes calculated are shorter in distance but may take more time to drive. • Next Turn Pop-up—turns the Next Turn pop- up window on or off. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
• Avoid—allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Geocache Setup Use the Geocache Setup Page to find and record items hidden at geographic locations. See the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for details and how to...
ENTER. Time Format—12 or 24 hour format Time Zone—sets the time zone for your city, so the GPSMAP 60Cx shows the correct local time. Select Other to manually enter a Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) Offset. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and thousandths of a minute (hddd mm.mmm). GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual • Map Datum—sets the description for geographic location for surveying, mapping, and navigation, and is not actually a map built into the unit.
Heading icon, and press ENTER. • Display—selects the style (cardinal letters, degrees, or 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. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
Welcome Setup Use the Welcome Setup Page to insert a message, such as ownership information, that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx. Adding a welcome message To access the Welcome Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Welcome Message icon, and press ENTER.
Remove Points Options List. 7. To view other calendar formats, Sun and Moon or Hunt and Fish extended data for a specific date and location, press the MENU key, and use the ROCKER to make your choice. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
Calculator Select the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP 60Cx as a calculator. You can select either a standard or scientific calculator and degrees or radians from the Options Menu. Options Menus Calculator Page To use the calculator: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Select the Sun & Moon icon, and press ENTER. 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...
Sun and Moon Page GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location.
To select and play a game: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Games icon, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a game, and press ENTER. A brief description of each game appears. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
Open at the bottom of the screen, and press ENTER to view the symbol. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual To adjust the grid size in custom mode: 1. Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size field, and press ENTER to select from the options list.
Before you begin to play, be sure to choose your game settings. The “Northwards” setting rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and losses. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual To play Beast Hunt: 1. Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu, and press ENTER. The Game Overview Page appears.
Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp Range: 5 to 158 F (-15 to 70 *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 60Cx may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Performance Receiver:...
Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude). The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 60Cx, and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output:...
Data Field Definitions The following list provides a brief definition of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 60Cx. Accuracy Of GPS—the current accuracy of your GPS- determined location. Bearing—the compass direction from your current position to a destination point.
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Vertical Speed To Dest—the measurement of your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. Water Speed—This data is acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 60Cx and used to calcu- late your current speed over water. Water Temperature—The temperature of water at a measured depth using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSMAP 60Cx.
Battery Pack—rechargeable, NiMH, AA battery kit, USA receptacle. Retractable Lanyard—retains unit on a tether. For a complete list of available accessories for use with the GPSMAP 60Cx, refer to the Garmin Web site: http://buy.garmin.com. GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual for a list of...
Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a Computer You can connect your GPSMAP 60Cx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Note: Fully install the supplied MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software, on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer. To connect your GPSMAP 60Cx to your computer: 1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back...
SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world. Currently, enabling WAAS on your GPSMAP 60Cx in regions that are not supported by ground stations may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite.
GRI-chain and secondary stations and adjusts the TD coordinates accordingly. Remember that the GPSMAP 60Cx is GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and...
Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart 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). orMAts...
FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 60Cx complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor”...
Garmin. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual...
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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 void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment.
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26, turn previews area calculation routing setup clearing GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual navigating saving setup user waypoints on tracks viewing on the map track up/north up transferring data to a microSD card...
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