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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 60CS ® with sensors and maps owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Preface

    GPS Navigation — takes you through the process of navigating Recording Your Serial Number with your GPSmap 60CS and how to use GPS Navigation features to Use this area to record the serial number in case it is lost, stolen, customize the operation of your GPSmap 60CS.

  • Page 4: Software License Agreement

    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, disassem-...

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance Information

    GPSmap 60CS Introduction FCC Compliance The GPSmap 60CS complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These Information limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor”...

  • Page 6: Warnings And Precautions

    GPSmap 60CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions CAUTION: Use the GPSmap ™ 60CS at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’ s Manual — and thoroughly practice operation using the Demo Mode prior to actual use.
  • Page 7 GPSmap 60CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions 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 govern- mental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.
  • Page 8 Airbag Field of Deployment Panels by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a GPSmap 60CS installed to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Using Routes..............49 Unit Features................3 The Highway Page.............54 Initialization................4 The Setup Menu..............55 The Satellite Page...............4 System Setup..............55 Navigating with the GPSmap 60CS..........5 Display Setup..............56 The Main Page Sequence............6 Interface Setup............56 The Main Page Features..............7 Tones Setup...............58 Page Sequence Setup..........58 Map Setup..............59 Routing Setup............62...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Hunt and Fish Tables............73 ..GPS Enhanced Games............74 Non-Enhanced Game............77 Section 5: Appendix........78-96 Accessories................78 Specifcations................80 Data Field Definitions............82 ..Connecting the GPSmap 60CS to a Computer....87 Downloading MapSource Map Data........88 ..UTC Offset Chart..............89 ..Map Datums and Position Formats........90 ..viii...

  • Page 11: Section 2: Getting Started

    GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Battery Installation and Installing the Batteries Start Up The GPSmap operates on two “AA” batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries may be used (see page 55 for setting the battery type). Stored data is not lost Important Note when batteries are removed.

  • Page 12: Key Functions

    GPSmap 60CS POWER/BACKLIGHT Key Getting Started • Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off. • Press and Release to adjust back- lighting. Key Functions ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, IN/OUT Zoom Keys on-screen buttons, icons, enter data •...

  • Page 13: Unit Features

    GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Belt Clip/Auxiliary Connector Mount • Provides convenient access when Unit Features hiking or walking. GPS Antenna Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector • Provides quick satellite acquisition. (under weather cover) • Provides connection to a remote GPS antenna with MCX connector.

  • Page 14: Initialization

    Starting Up the GPS Receiver Initialization & the Satellite Page When you turn on the GPSmap 60CS, the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in order to determine (fix) its location. This process is called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the first time you use your unit.

  • Page 15: Navigating With The Gpsmap 60Cs

    Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the GPSmap 60CS. A Track allows you to retrace a path or return on the path. Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.).

  • Page 16: The Main Page Sequence

    The Main Page Sequence Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 60CS, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is the first of the Main Pages in sequence. When navigating a route, the Active Route Page is also displayed.

  • Page 17: The Main

    GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages The Main Page Features At the top of each page, a Status Bar (which is always displayed) provides current status information for several unit features. Status Bar • Power to the unit is provided either by batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC or DC Adapter).

  • Page 18: Section 3: Gps Navigation

    GPS Navigation Using the Map Page The Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 60CS. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your cur- “North Up” rent location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key as well Mode as view your progress when navigating.
  • Page 19 “mapsource” appears below the scale. In many instances the map displays an “Accuracy Circle” surrounding the “Position Icon.” The GPSmap 60CS uses both map resolution and Map Features GPS accuracy in defining your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location.
  • Page 20 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for navigation. You can stop navigation to a destination. Arrange up to four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire.
  • Page 21 field and repeat the process. Many of the Data Field Options are related to the display of data List of received from other devices interfaced to the GPSmap 60CS, for Data Field an explanation of what each option represents, see page 82 of the Options Appendix.
  • Page 22 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation To display Guidance Text: The Map Page With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight the Guidance Text Option and press ENTER to display the Guidance Text Options Menu.

  • Page 23: Measuring Distance

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Measuring Distance The Map Page This Map Page option allows you to use the ROCKER key to position the Map Pointer on a map item and then determine the distance to that “Measured point from your current location. Access the Map Page Options Menu, Distance”...

  • Page 24: The Compass Page

    The compass ring is especially helpful when using a paper map or chart in conjunction with your GPSmap 60CS for naviga- The Bearing tion. When the electronic compass is On, a compass icon appears in the...
  • Page 25 The Compass Page manually turn it On again. Sometimes, however, when you turn the Compass On, the GPSmap 60CS overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your heading. The criteria for switching between the Compass and the GPS can be customized. (See below.) Turning the Electronic Compass On and Off: 1.
  • Page 26 The Compass Page The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you first use the GPSmap 60CS and after new batteries have been installed. The accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that generate magnetic fields, such as cars and buildings, etc.
  • Page 27 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation To use Compass Page Options: The Compass Page 1. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate: 1. Use the PAGE button to access the Compass Page and then press the MENU key to access the Options Menu.
  • Page 28 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation To stop navigation: The Compass Page Highlight “Stop Navigation” and press ENTER to stop navigat- ing. To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer: The “Bearing Pointer” is the factory set default option. When the “Bearing Pointer”...
  • Page 29 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation To display data fields: The Compass Page 1. Highlight the data fields option and press ENTER to display the Data Field Show:“3 Data Fields” or “4 Data Fields” options. Display Options 2. Highlight your selection and press ENTER.

  • Page 30: The Altimeter Page

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page provides the user with the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a The Altimeter Page profile of pressure changes over time. The Altimeter Page’ s Options Menu...
  • Page 31 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation You can customize the ‘View’ option displays using the “Zoom Ranges” option to determine time, distance, pressure, and elevation parameters. The Altimeter Page If you know the correct elevation for your location, you can increase the accuracy of the altimeter using the “Calibrate Altimeter”...
  • Page 32 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Zoom Ranges The Altimeter Page You can set the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you display the “View Elevation Plot.” Ranges for vertical distance are dis- played as you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys. Ranges for linear distance are displayed as you press the Left and Right ROCKER keys.

  • Page 33: View Points

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation View Points You can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure profile to view The Altimeter Page data for any point along the profile. When the red vertical and horizontal cross hairs are stopped at a location along the profile, the display shows the elevation or pressure, time of day and date the point was created.
  • Page 34 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Reset You can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by The Altimeter Page selecting these ‘Reset’ options from the Altimeter Page Options Menu. To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields: 1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Reset” option from the page Options Menu and press ENTER to display the “Reset”...

  • Page 35: Calibrate Altimeter

    Calibrate Altimeter The Altimeter Page 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.

  • Page 36: The Trip Computer Page

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using the Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel Select data useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your current “Change speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other helpful statistics Data Fields”...

  • Page 37: Using Waypoints

    At the bottom of the Waypoint Symbols Chart is a group of custom waypoint symbols that can be assigned a unique design. Access the Garmin website http://www.garmin.com/ximage to download the xImage Naming a Waypoint transfer program. From there, the xImage help files provide instructions Custom Waypoint for customizing waypoints and downloading screen shots from your unit.
  • Page 38 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation To create a waypoint using the map panning arrow: Using Waypoints 1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you want use as a waypoint. If there is information in the mapping database for that location it highlights momentarily and displays a name or address.

  • Page 39: Editing A Waypoint

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation A new waypoint location can be averaged over time to produce a more accurate location, but only while the GPS has a fix and before saving it. Using Waypoints To average a Waypoint Location: 1. With the “New Waypoint” information page displayed. Press the MENU key to display the page options menu.
  • Page 40 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation To Move a Waypoint on the Map Page: Using Waypoints 1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to page 33.) 2. Highlight the “Map” button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map.

  • Page 41: Using The Find Menu

    Using the Find Menu Using Find The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Cities and Exits, which are included in the GPSmap 60CS basemaps. If FIND you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for Points of Interest, Addresses and Press the Intersections.
  • Page 42 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Searching for a location using Find By Name Using Find If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By Name search option may be the easiest method of searching. To find a location using Find By Name: 1.
  • Page 43 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using the Find Item Information Page Using Find When you select a Find item and press the ENTER key, an Informa- tion Page displays with detailed information about the item. This page contains the following information: •...
  • Page 44 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for Using Find using a Find Item as a tool for navigation. To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu: 1. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.
  • Page 45 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation • Change Reference - Point to a new Using Find location on the map Page using the Panning Arrow and press ENTER. • View Sun and Moon - View the Sun and Moon tables for this item location.

  • Page 46: Searching For A Waypoint

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Searching for a Waypoint Using Find The Waypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved waypoints. Waypoints can be created from marking your location, pointing to a place on the map or saving any other Find item (i.e. city, restaurant) as a waypoint.
  • Page 47 Using Find The Find Geocache feature allows you to view the list of geocache locations that have been either created using the GPSmap 60CS or down- loaded from your computer. A geocache location is actually a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to separate it from others on the waypoints list.
  • Page 48 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Searching for a City Using Find The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the Find Cities mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed List mapping data). To find a city: 1.
  • Page 49 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Searching for an Interstate Exit Using Find The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate Exits. To search for Exits: 1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu. Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List.

  • Page 50: Searching For An Address

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Searching for an Address Using Find The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number, street name and city and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in the map database.
  • Page 51 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Searching for an Intersection Using Find The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersec- tion if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections in the map database.

  • Page 52: Searching For A Point Of Interest

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Searching for a Point of Interest Using Find You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this feature otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection options, are not functional.

  • Page 53: The Main Menu

    • Proximity - Activates an alarm for a defined radius around a specified waypoint. • Calendar - An outdoor calendar with data access and waypoint association. • Alarm Clock - Allows you to use the GPSmap 60CS as an alarm clock. • Calculator - A standard or scientific calculator for measurement conversions, etc.

  • Page 54: Using Tracks

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using a Track Log Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic trail on the map page as you travel about and is referred to as a Track Log. A track log contains infor- mation about points along its path, including time, position, elevation and depth (requires NMEA input, see page 56).
  • Page 55 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation 5. Highlight the “Record Method” field and press ENTER to display Using Tracks the Distance, Time and Auto options. Because a track is made of a series of points that define your path of travel, they can be placed a specified “Distance”...
  • Page 56 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation 4. The Saved Track Page allows you to rename the track, view the Using Tracks track distance, view the calculated area encompassed by the track (an area is defined even if the track is open ended) and specify a color for the track when displayed on the map page (Show On Map).
  • Page 57 4. Press the MENU key to use “Zoom Ranges” and “Hide Sym- bols” options. Profile Options Menu - Displays only when you have DEM maps loaded on your GPSmap 60CS. A Track Elevation Profile can also be created from Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps (MapSource U.S. Topo 24K) which include elevation data contained in the map.
  • Page 58 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation To Use the TracBack feature: 1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log Using Tracks displayed, highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to display the TracBack Page. 2. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack to.

  • Page 59: Using Routes

    Using Routes Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your final destination. The GPSmap 60CS stores 50 routes, with up to 250 waypoints each. A route can be created and modified from the Routes Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu.
  • Page 60 Using Routes • When you activate the “Go To” button on the Information Page for a User Waypoint or other Find Menu items, the GPSmap 60CS creates Direct Line Navigation a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location.

  • Page 61: Navigating A Route

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Navigating a Route Using Routes After you have created a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list as explained on page 49. When you are navigating a route, a guidance message and graphic view of turns in the route displays as you approach each one.

  • Page 62: Route Options

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Route Options Using Routes Saved Routes To delete the route: Options 1. Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. 2. To clear the saved routes list, select “Delete All Routes” and press ENTER.
  • Page 63 Options Menu To create a vertical profile of the route: (Available only if Garmin MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used. See page 88 for details.) Select “Profile” and press ENTER to display the route profile. To copy the route: Highlight the “Copy Route”...

  • Page 64: The Highway Page

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation The Highway Page The Highway Page Whenever navigating a route, the Highway Page will guide you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway. Up to four user selectable data fields display information such as speed, distance, time to next point on the route, etc.

  • Page 65: The Setup Menu

    GPS Navigation The Setup Menu The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSmap 60CS to your personal preferences. Each selectable setup page is identified by an icon, which when highlighted displays the page when you press ENTER.

  • Page 66: Display Setup

    GARMIN - The proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a PC. GARMIN DGPS - The proprietary format used with a Garmin dif- ferential beacon receiver. It provides for tuning of the beacon receiver directly from the GPSmap 60CS.
  • Page 67 ENTER. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the USB cable is con- 4. For Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER key nected to the GPS map 60CS, to highlight “Beacon” and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER key it is automatically detected and to select “Scan”...

  • Page 68: Tones Setup

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Tones Setup Tones Setup The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a variety of unit features. Tones Sound when To use the Tones Setup feature: highlighted 1. Access the Tones Setup Page.

  • Page 69: Map Setup

    Using the Map Setup Feature Map Setup The map display for your GPSmap 60CS is user configurable. A factory set of default settings currently control the Map Page display and may be satisfactory for your current requirements. The Map Setup pages...
  • Page 70 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Map Setup - General Settings Map Setup The first page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. Use this page: to select the map orientation, “North Up” (with north at the top of the map) or “Track Up” (with the map oriented in the direc- tion of travel).
  • Page 71 GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Map Setup - Text Settings Map Setup The fourth page of the Map Setup feature is the Text Settings Page. Use this page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. You can select from Small, Medium or Large.

  • Page 72: Routing Setup

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Routing Setup Routing Setup The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize the manner in which routing functions behave. There are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation. To Use Routing Setup Options: 1.

  • Page 73: Geocache Setup

    Geocache Setup The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website for details and how to download geocache locations from the internet www.garmin.com. To use the Geocache Setup feature: 1.

  • Page 74: Time Setup

    4. Daylight Savings Time offers choices of “Yes,” “No” and “Auto.” Options Units Setup Units Setup The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement for your GPSmap 60CS. To use the Units Setup feature: Options 1. Access the Units Setup Page. Menu 2.

  • Page 75: Heading Setup

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Heading Setup Heading Setup The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading. Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referenc- ing, it is recommended that you use the default values.

  • Page 76: Altimeter Setup

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Altimeter Setup 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.

  • Page 77: Welcome Page Setup

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Allow the GPS Receiver to deter- mine the elevation: the GPS receiver Altimeter Setup estimates the current elevation when determining its location. The accur- racy will vary depending on the posi- tion (telemetry) of satellites overhead.

  • Page 78: Proximity Waypoints

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Proximity Waypoints Proximity Waypoints The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or hazardous. To use the Proximity Waypoint feature: 1.

  • Page 79: Section 4: Gps Features

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Features Calendar Calendar The Calendar allows you to view the following for any given day and location; Sunrise/Sunset times, moon phase, Hunt and Fish probabilities, archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to and a day, week or month format display.

  • Page 80: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your GPSmap 60CS as an alarm clock. You can choose from different alarm tones, and use the “Snooze” feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes.

  • Page 81: Stopwatch

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Features Stopwatch Stopwatch This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 60CS as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You may also have the unit record the lap time based on distance. To start the stopwatch: Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Start”...

  • Page 82: Sun And Moon Tables

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Features Sun and Moon Sun and Moon Tables The Sun and Moon Tables provide you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be displayed for any time, date and location on Earth.

  • Page 83: Hunt And Fish Tables

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Features Hunt and Fish Hunt and Fish Tables 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 display hunting and fishing predictions for a specified date and location: 1.

  • Page 84: Gps Enhanced Games

    GPS Features Games GPS Enhanced Games The GPSmap 60CS provides games as an entertainment feature. Sev- eral of these games employ GPS. To select and play a game: 1. Access the Main Menu and use the ROCKER key to select the Games icon.
  • Page 85 GPSmap 60CS GPS Features Virtua Maze GPS Enhanced Games This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. You are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags. The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many flags remain.
  • Page 86 GPSmap 60CS GPS Features Nibbons GPS Enhanced Games In this GPS game, you must walk around the field collecting the flags as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” will grow. You may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail, or you will lose a life.

  • Page 87: Non-Enhanced Game

    GPSmap 60CS GPS Features Beast Hunt Non-Enhanced Game 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 breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms.

  • Page 88: Section 5: Appendix

    Auto Mount Kit - Allows installation on a vehicle dash. approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Products. Use of such accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and Marine Mount Kit - Allows installation on a boat.
  • Page 89 (unscrews for removal if not required) Auto Dash Mount Kit Belt Clip (attaches to belt or waistband) USB Connector (under Power/Data Cable weather cover) Marine Mount Kit Connector (Serial Port) (under weather cover) Back of GPSmap 60CS Bicycle Mount Kit...

  • Page 90: Specifcations

    GPSmap 60CS Appendix PHYSICAL Specifications Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) Size: 6.1”H x 2.4”W x 1.3”D Weight: 5.4 ounces (153 g) with batteries installed 7.5 ounces (213 g) with batteries Display: 1.5”W x 2.2”H, 256-color, high resolution,...
  • Page 91 Specifications subject to change without notice. 1. Subject to proper user calibration. 2. The temperature rating of the GPSmap 60CS may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. 3. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when active.

  • Page 92: Data Field Definitions

    The following list provides a brief description of each data field Data Field Definitions option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSmap 60CS. Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of you GPS determined location. Ambient Pressure - The uncalibrated current pressure.
  • Page 93 GPSmap 60CS Appendix Distance - Next - The distance to the next point on a route. Data Field Definitions Distance - Destination - The entire distance, from beginning to end, of a route. ETA - Next - The estimated time of arrival at the next point on your route, if you maintain your current speed and course.
  • Page 94 GPSmap 60CS Appendix Odometer - The total distance you have traveled for all trips. Data Field Definitions Off Course - The distance off your direct course line, right or left. Pointer - The arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point on a route.
  • Page 95 Vertical Speed - The rate of altitude gain/loss over time. Vertical Speed Dest - The measurement of your rate of acsent/decsent to a predetermined altitude. Water Speed - The data acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 60CS is used to calculate your current speed over water.
  • Page 96 Water Temperature - The temperature of water at a measured depth Data Field Definitions using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 60CS. Waypoint - Destination - The last point on a route, your destination. Waypoint - Next - The next point on your route.

  • Page 97: Connecting The Gpsmap 60Cs To A Computer

    To connect to your computer using the USB connector: 1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with your GPSmap 60CS on your PC. USB drivers, required for USB interfacing, are installed when you run the CD-ROM. Do not connect the USB cable until the drivers have been installed.

  • Page 98: Downloading Mapsource Map Data

    Find features and mapping capability. The GPSmap 60CS accepts up to 56 MB of map data from most MapSource products. It is not possible to transfer 3rd party maps Garmin MapSource into Garmin products.

  • Page 99: Utc Offset Chart

    GPSmap 60CS Appendix Appendix E This chart is provided to help you determine the time offset settings UTC Offset Chart for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the Time Setup Page. To change the UTC Offset, access the Main Menu, then Setup and then open the Time Setup Page.

  • Page 100: Map Datums And Position Formats

    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 60CS can be set to match most of those commonly used. If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map,...

  • Page 101: Loran Td Setup

    GRI-chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordinates accordingly. Remember that the GPSmap 60CS is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT/LON coordinate before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation.

  • Page 102: Waas And Dgps

    Using DGPS requires interfacing of your unit to additional equipment in the form of a beacon receiver compatible with the RTCM format sentences supported by your Garmin GPS. Refer to the section titled “Interface Setup.”...
  • Page 103 PC’ s , differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and /or a second GPS receiver. (-) Ground The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSmap 60CS and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. Data In Data Out NMEA 0183 Version 3.01 Approved Sentences:...

  • Page 104: Index

    GPSmap 60CS Appendix Index Compass Calibration 16, 65 Find Intersections 41 Compass On/Off 15 Find Points of Interest 42 Accessories 78 Compass Page 14 Find Waypoints 44 Accuracy Circle 9 Compass Ring 14 Activate a Route 48 Course Pointer 15...
  • Page 105 GPSmap 60CS Appendix Index Main Menu Page 6, 43 Odometer 16 Satellite Page 4 Map Datums 64, 90 Offset (Time) 52, 74 Saving the Tracklog 45 Orient Map 48 Selecting a Page 2 Map Display 8 Overall Average Speed 16...

  • Page 106: Section 5: Appendix

    GPSmap 60CS Appendix Index Track Up 8, 60 List 36 Trip Computer Page 26 Marking 27 Trip Odometer 26 Moving 30 Trip Time 26 Naming 27 Projecting 30 Proximity 66 Unit Features 3 Symbols 27 Unit i.d. 55 Welcome Page Setup 65...

  • Page 107: Limited Warranty

    This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
  • Page 108 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 © Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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