Connecting The Gpsmap 60C To A Computer - Garmin GPSMAP 60C Owner's Manual

GPSmap 60C
Appendices
Connecting the GPSmap 60C
to a Computer
Universal Serial
Bus (USB) Port
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Interfacing the GPSmap 60C
The GPSmap is provided with interface connection to a PC using
either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your
computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin
MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and
Serial
Communications tracks from the GPSmap 60C to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource
Port
User' s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs.
To connect to your computer using the USB connector:
1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 60C
and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable (provided
with the unit) into the matching port.
2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port.
3. Set your GPSmap 60C interface setting to GARMIN format. (See
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To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connec-
tor:
1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the
GPSmap 60C and insert the round indexed connector on the
cable into the matching port.
2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other
appropriate device.
3. Set your GPSmap 60C interface setting to the appropriate
interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 44.