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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 60CSx ® with sensors and maps owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. The GPSMAP 60CSx 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Manual Conventions ... i Software License Agreement ... v Product Registration ... v Contact Garmin ...v Caring for the GPSMAP 60CSx ... vi Cleaning the Case ... vi Cleaning the Screen ... vi Storage ... vi Water Immersion ... vi Warning ...
  • Page 5 Restoring Defaults ...47 Compass Page ... 48 Using the Electronic Compass ...49 Compass Page Options ...51 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Sight ‘N Go Navigation ...51 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ...53 Data Fields ...54 Altimeter Page ... 55 Altimeter Page Options ...56...
  • Page 6 Power ...91 Interfacing ... 92 Data Field Definitions ... 93 Optional Accessories ... 95 Connecting Your GPSMAP 60CSx to a Computer 96 What is WAAS? ...97 What is Differential GPS (DGPS)? ...97 Map Datums and Location Formats ... 99 What Are Map Datums? ...99 What is a Location Format? ...99...

  • Page 7: Software License Agreement

    Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 60CSx, 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.

  • Page 8: Caring For The Gpsmap 60Csx

    Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 60CSx screen should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these are used, apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth.

  • Page 9: Warning

    WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Caution

    Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Unit Overview Power Key Display Screen GPSmap 60CSx GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual ETTING TARTED Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector (under weather cap) USB connector port (under weather cap) Carry Lanyard attachment slot Keypad ETTING TARTED Internal antenna External Data/Auxilary Power Port (under...

  • Page 12: Installing The Batteries

    ETTING TARTED Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 60CSx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See page 67 for information on setting the battery type.

  • Page 13: Using The Gpsmap 60Csx Keypad

    Using the GPSMAP 60CSx 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.

  • Page 14: Turning On The Gpsmap 60Csx

    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 60CSx, press and hold the POWER key again. Welcome Page Satellite Page...

  • Page 15: Initializing The Gps Receiver

    Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 60CSx, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 60CSx is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself”...

  • Page 16: Using The Gpsmap 60Csx

    TARTED Using the GPSMAP 60CSx This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 60CSx. Understanding Terms As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen.

  • Page 17: Selecting Options And Entering Data

    At the top of each page, the status bar provides status information for several unit features. Status Bar GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual • Power to the unit is provided by either batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC, DC or USB Adapter).

  • Page 18: On-Screen Messages

    Calculating Route Message Using the Mapping Databases Many of the GPSMAP 60CSx features require detailed mapping data in order to be fully operational, so you may want to transfer maps before using the unit. The MicroSD card provided with your unit...

  • Page 19: Transferring Data To A Microsd Card

    Transferring Data to a MicroSD Card The GPSMAP 60CSx is equipped with a pre-installed MicroSD card. To install or remove the MicroSD card: 1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover from the back of the unit and remove the two batteries.

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. They are locations you might want to return to later. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint.

  • Page 21: Creating Waypoints Using The Map

    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 60CSx Owner’s Manual Information page for a Information page for a map point with data...

  • Page 22: Editing Waypoints

    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 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Averaging The Waypoint's Location

    ENTER. Original location Moving a waypoint GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Averaging the Waypoint’s Location You can average a new waypoint location over time to produce a more accurate location. NOTE: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you can average a waypoint’s location.

  • Page 24: Projecting A Waypoint

    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. Enter distance bearing Project Waypoint Projected waypoint Page GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual on the map...

  • Page 25: Proximity Waypoints

    Page. 3. Highlight an empty line, and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. GPSMAP 60CSx 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.

  • Page 26: Man Overboard (Mob)

    MOB point. Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 60CSx 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.

  • Page 27: Find By Name

    Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU, highlight Find By Name, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual 4. Use the ROCKER and ENTER key to operate the on-screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK and press ENTER.

  • Page 28: Recent Finds

    Average Location—samples a waypoint location over time and average the result for a more accurate location reference. See page 13 for more information. Project Waypoint—create a new waypoint by referencing another location by entering bearing and GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Map Information—show the map from which the map item originated. See the Appendix for information about downloading detailed maps. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual 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.

  • Page 30: Finding A Waypoint

    Finding a Geocache Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache locations created using your GPSMAP 60CSx 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.

  • Page 31: Finding A City

    GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual 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).

  • Page 32: Finding An Interstate Exit

    If you downloaded 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 the map database. matches that data with addresses in GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Available services...
  • Page 33 2. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page. If your unit has a GPS fix, the <Enter Region> field is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City>, as the database has information for the...

  • Page 34: Finding An Intersection

    2. Highlight the Intersections icon, and press ENTER to open the Intersections Page. 3. If your unit has a GPS fix, the <Enter Region> field is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City>, as the database has information for the...
  • Page 35 first. Custom Points of Interest You can create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility available from the Garmin web site: www.garmin.com/products/ poiloader/. Follow instructions for use on the web site.

  • Page 36: Using Tracks

    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 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 3 Activate the Save button. A message asks if you want to save the entire track. 4. Select Yes, and press ENTER to save the track. A “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Track distance Track color...
  • Page 38 2. Highlight Area Calculation, and press ENTER to open the Area Calculation Page. 3. Press ENTER to start the area calculation. As you begin to move and define the area’s boundaries, a Stop button appears at the bottom of the page. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Track Profiles

    To view a track profile: 1. Open the Saved Track Page, and press MENU. 2. Highlight Profile, and press ENTER to view the Track Profile. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Elevation Begin marker Distance from Begin and End points Track Profile Page...

  • Page 40: Navigating A Saved Track

    ENTER if you want to use the same option each time you use TracBack. The Map Page opens, with directions to the first turn on the track at the top of the page. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Directions to the first turn...

  • Page 41: Creating And Using Routes

    Creating and Using Routes Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The GPSMAP 60CSx lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Creating a Route You can create or modify a route using the Routes Page, and you can add waypoints to a route from the Find Menu.
  • Page 42 60CSx 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 GPSMAP 60CSx creates a route composed of several user waypoints or Find Menu items, with the last being your destination.

  • Page 43: Navigating A Route

    Using the Follow Roads option on GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and shows an Active Route Page with a list of turns. If...

  • Page 44: Editing A Route

    4. Highlight the route name field at the top of the Route Page, and press ENTER. Route Page 5. Use the ROCKER to operate the on-screen keypad and edit the route name. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Enter a new route name...
  • Page 45 6. Select Save (save the point as a waypoint), Map (show the point on the Map Page), or Go To (navigate to the point), and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual To delete a route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

  • Page 46: Using The Route Page Options

    Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 60CSx leads you to the next point on your route. Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route.

  • Page 47: Main

    The GPSMAP 60CSx has six main pages: Satellite Page, Trip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page, Altimeter 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 can be added using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu.

  • Page 48: Satellite Page

    New Location—use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals. GPS Elevation— your GPS determined elevation. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Map Page

    Map Page The GPSMAP 60CSx 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.

  • Page 50: Using Additional Map Data

    Appendix. Using Additional Map Data Optional Map Source mapping data disks enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 60CSx. 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.

  • Page 51: Changing The Zoom Range

    Zoom Range When using MapSource detailed maps, “mapsource” appears below the scale. Map ranges GPSMAP 60CSx 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.

  • Page 52: Guidance Text

    If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance message shows until you select Stop Navigation from the Options Menu. Guidance Text shows useful information when navigating to a destination. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Setting Up The Map Page

    Each map setup page has a sub menu of general options. To access this menu, press the MENU key with the page displayed. GPSMAP 60CSx 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.
  • Page 54 Us the Map Setup – 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 60CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Use the ROCKER to highlight a map and press ENTER to show it on the map display or turn it off. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Map Setup – Information Page Press MENU to view the list of options for displaying maps.

  • Page 56: Measuring Distance

    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 60CSx Owner’s Manual Measured distance End point of measurement labeled REF...

  • Page 57: Turning Declutter On Or Off

    2. Highlight Turn Declutter On, and press ENTER. 3. To turn Declutter off, press MENU, select Turn Declutter Off, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60CSx 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.

  • Page 58: Compass Page

    Ring moves to indicate North Orientation. Course Pointer The Bearing Pointer always 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 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Using The Electronic Compass

    When it is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation. 2. Hold the GPSMAP 60CSx level to get an accurate electronic compass reading. A “Hold Level” message appears if you are not holding the electronic compass correctly, or if it is not calibrated.

  • Page 60: Calibrating The Electronic Compass

    ENTER to set the time delay from the time options list. Calibrating the Electronic Compass When you first use the GPSMAP 60CSx or after you install new batteries, you have to calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. The accuracy of the...

  • Page 61: Compass Page Options

    Go To on or off. Recalculate— recalculates to path to a destination. Course (Bearing) Pointer—toggles between the GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual course arrow and the bearing pointer. Data Fields—allows you to select the number of data fields that appear on the Compass Page.
  • Page 62 Map Page and begin navigation to the projected waypoint. The Compass Page shows a Bearing Pointer for guidance. To stop navigation: 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options menu. 2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER to stop navigating. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Using The Course Pointer Or Bearing Pointer

    The Bearing Pointer always points to the destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. Most efficient if you must move around obstacles (lakes, private property, etc.) in your path. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...
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  • Page 65: Data Fields

    1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu. 2. Highlight Restore Defaults, and press ENTER to return the page to factory settings. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Altimeter Page The Altimeter Page shows you the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile of pressure changes...

  • Page 66: Altimeter Page Options

    Altimeter” option. Restore Defaults—use to clear recorded data from the page and begin recording new data. You can customize the “View” option displays using the ”Zoom Ranges” option to determine time, distance, pressure, and elevation parameters. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Plot Over Time (Distance)

    Altimeter Page Options menu. Elevation over Pressure over Distance plot GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual View Pressure/Elevation Plots Select the View Elevation Plot option to plot a profile of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over a set distance or period of time. Select View Pressure Plot to view a record of changes in barometric pressure for a set period of time.

  • Page 68: Zoom Ranges

    Pressing up or down on the ROCKER with a plot displayed will switch to the Zoom Range mode. 3. Press ENTER to return to the Plot Page. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: View Points

    View point for an View point for a altitude plot pressure plot GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual To use the View Points option: 1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page Options menu. 2. Select View Pressure Plot or View Elevation Plot, and press ENTER to open the Plot Page.

  • Page 70: Reset Page

    5. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to reset the selected options. 6. To reset all categories shown on the page, highlight Select All, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Calibrate Altimeter

    Calibrate Altimeter Because the GPSmap 60CSx 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.

  • Page 72: Change Data Fields

    ENTER to view a list of available data field options. 4. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight an option, and press ENTER to place it in the data field. Data field options GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Data fields...

  • Page 73: Trip Computer Page

    Selecting the type of data to display is done in the same manner as for the similar data fields on the Map Page. (See page 11 for details.) GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Trip Computer Page Options Menu The following options are available: Reset—Because you want to record new data for each...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER to open the Track Log Setup Page. Tracks Page Track Log Setup GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Track Page Options

    field only appears when the Record Method is set to Distance or Time. Color—select a color for the track when it appears on the map. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Route Page Use the Routes page to create xx. For more information, see Routes on page xx...

  • Page 76: Setup Menu Page

    Highway Page Setup Menu Page Use the Setup Menu Page to customize your GPSMAP 60CSx to your personal preferences. To access the Setup Menu Page: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER.

  • Page 77: System Setup

    Battery Saver mode, GPS Off, or Demo Mode. WAAS—allows you to enable or disable WAAS (page 97). GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Battery Type—allows you to select the battery type you are using (Alkaline or NiMH). Text Language—sets the unit’s on-screen language.

  • Page 78: Display Setup

    The backlight stays on regardless of this setting when external power is used. Backlight Level—turns the backlight up or down. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or down to decrease. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Interface Setup

    On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Interface icon, and press ENTER. Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of the following: • GARMIN—the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a PC. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual •...

  • Page 80: Tones Setup

    ENTER. Select Insert, then select a page from the list, and press ENTER. 3. To remove a page, highlight the page and press ENTER. Select Remove, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Map Page Setup

    Follow Road Options Page where you can select additional route options. Routing Setup Page Follow Road Options GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Guidance Method—allows the unit to calculate routes based on: • Prompted—you are prompted to select a preference before the route is calculated.

  • Page 82: Geocache Setup

    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 download geocache locations from the Internet . NOTE: Before setting up and placing physical...

  • Page 83: Marine Setup

    To access the Time Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Time icon, and press ENTER. Time Zone—choose the time zone for your city so the GPSMAP 60CSx will show the correct local time. Select Other to enter a UTC Offset.

  • Page 84: Units Setup

    Pressure—select the unit of measurement (Inches, Millibars, or Hectopascals) to show pressure. Heading Setup mm.mmm). Use the Heading Setup Page to specify the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate your heading. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Calibration Setup

    Switch to compass heading when below (for more than)—Select speed and time delay for electronic compass switching. See page 15. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Calibration Setup The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate both the Compass and Altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation.

  • Page 86: Altimeter Setup

    3. Highlight the Barometer Mode field, and press ENTER to select Variable Elevation (used when moving) or Fixed Elevation (used when stationary, allowing the Altimeter to function as a standard barometer). Trip data is not recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode. Altimeter Setup GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Welcome Setup

    Welcome Setup Use the Welcome Setup Page to insert a message, such as ownership information, that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 60CSx. Adding a welcome message To access the Welcome Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Welcome Message icon, and press ENTER.

  • Page 88: Jumpmaster

    You can set the Jumpmaster to one of three types of jumps, HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump type selected determines what additional setup information is required. For all jump types, altitudes (drop or opening) are measured in feet above ground level (AGL). GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 89 (FFD). These wind speeds are entered on the Wind Setup page by selecting the Wind button. “Forward Throw” and “Course to HARP” allow a GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual user to determine the direction and magnitude the aircraft will carry him after jumping and before free fall or canopy drift begins.
  • Page 90 Those pairs left as “_ _ _” will be ignored in calculations. The Constant Setup The Constant Setup page allows you to fine-tune certain aspects of the planned jump. Constant Setup GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 91 Common values may range from 3.0 for K-freefall to 48.0+ for HAHO K-open. Select Restore Defaults from the Option Menu of this page to reset the values. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual The following is a list of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used and relate specifically to this accessory: AGL—Above Ground Level Altitude measure...

  • Page 92: Proximity Waypoints

    2. Select the Calendar icon, and press ENTER. The Calendar Page opens with the current week shown. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the day you want to add waypoints to and press ENTER to show the Page for that day. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Calculator

    Hunt and Fish extended data for a specific date and location, press MENU and use the ROCKER to make your choice. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Calculator Select the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP 60CSx as a calculator. You can select either a Standard or Scientific calculator and Degrees or...

  • Page 94: Stopwatch

    Choose Set Lap Distance and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the field you want to change and press ENTER. Enter the new value and press ENTER. When done, highlight OK and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Sun And Moon

    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 60CSx Owner’s Manual Press to animate moon phases Press to animate the...

  • Page 96: Hunt And Fish

    “Use” button at the bottom of the item information page and press ENTER. The Location field will now show the name of the find item. 5. To return to the current date, press MENU and then ENTER. Hunt and Fish Page GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Games Menu

    3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a game, and press ENTER. A brief description of each game appears. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual 4. Press QUIT and highlight Yes when prompted to stop playing. WARNING: When playing any of the virtual games (where you are moving on a real playing field), use caution in selecting an area free of...

  • Page 98: Virtua Maze

    fields are 60 yards by 90 yards (about the size of an American football field). The difficulty levels are: Easy, Normal and Hard. These levels determine how often gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels increase. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Nibbons

    Map “Northwards” rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is always GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual up. Orient Map “Ship Up” rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your ship always points Up. Press ENTER to start and blast away.
  • Page 100 5. To defeat the dragon, press ENTER to place an arrow in a shaded platform. Use the ROCKER to point and press ENTER to shoot. Game Symbols Pit Warning Player Dragon Near GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp Range: 5 to 158 F (-15 to 70 *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 60CSx may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Performance Receiver:...

  • Page 102: Interfacing

    Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude). The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 60CSx and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. Use the USB Data Cable The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183,...

  • Page 103: Data Field Definitions

    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 60CSx Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of you GPS determined location.
  • Page 104 GPSmap 60CS is used to calculate your cur- rent speed over water. Water Temperature - The temperature of water at a measured depth using devices interfaced to the GPSMAP 60CSx. Waypoint - Destination - The last point on a route, your destination.

  • Page 105: Optional Accessories

    GPSMAP 60CSx and void the terms of the warranty. Auto Navigation Kit—provides the parts and map data to use the GPSMAP 60CSx in an automobile. Cigarette Lighter Adapter—provides auxiliary power from an automobile cigarette lighter.

  • Page 106: Connecting Your Gpsmap 60Csx To A Computer

    PPENDIX Connecting Your GPSMAP 60CSx to a Computer You can connect your GPSMAP 60CSx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable. NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSource program, Trip & Waypoint Manager, on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer.

  • Page 107: What Is Waas

    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 60CSx in regions that are not supported by ground stations, may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite.
  • Page 108 You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position. For more information, read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available on the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Map Datums And Location Formats

    Every chart has a map datum GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual reference and the GPSMAP 60CSx can be set to match most of those commonly used. If you are navigating and comparing the GPS...

  • Page 110: Fcc Compliance

    PPENDIX FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 60CSx 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”...

  • Page 111: Limited Warranty

    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...
  • Page 112 States, Canada, or Taiwan for service. The Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx 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 60CSx is fastened shut with screws.

  • Page 113: Index

    Data Fields 60 Data Field Definitions 88 Calculator 83 Deleting Waypoints 12 Calendar 82 Display Setup 68 Calibrate GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual Editing Waypoints 12 Geocache Setup 72 Elevation, GPS 38 GRI Chain 93 Entering Data 7 Guidance Text 42...
  • Page 114 Power Key 1, 3 Selecting Options 7 Pressure Plots, View 57 Setup Menu Page 66 Product Registration v Sight ‘N Go 51 Profile Field 56 Software License Agreement v Proximity Waypoints 82 Status Bar 7 Stopwatch 84 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Zoom Range 41 Viewing on the Map 28 Track Up/North Up 38 Transferring Data to a MicroSD Card 9 Trip Computer Page 63 Options Menu 63 Units Setup 74 Unit Overview 1 Using the Keypad 3 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual NDEX...
  • Page 116 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 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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