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Garmin GPSmap 60 Using Manual

Garmin GPSmap 60 Using Manual

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Using the Garmin GPSmap 60
This pamphlet is designed to acquaint you
with your GPS unit and learn how to utilize it
in every day business and farm solutions. It is
not meant to give you all of the answers to all
possible scenarios and instances when a
GPS unit can come in handy. For more de-
tailed descriptions of the capabilities of the
Garmin GPSmap 60, refer to the owner's
manual included in the packaging with the
GPS unit ( a digital version is available from
Garmin at http://www.garmin.com/products/
gpsmap60/. Click on manuals on the left
hand side of the screen).
The Garmin GPSmap 60 was chosen in con-
juction with an iPaq because of its versatility
and ease of use.
First, some precautions:
- Never try to operate a vehicle and look at a
GPS unit at the same time. Such a distraction
can result in an accident.
- Always carry extra batteries. You never
know when the GPS unit will lose power, an
inconvenience when you're in the middle of
something.
- You might think that because the GPS unit
is rugged, it doesn't need to be handled with
care. The GPS unit is its own computer and
should be treated as such.
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- Never leave the GPS unit in extreme heat or
direct sunlight, like on your dashboard.
- The GPS unit is waterproof, but that does
not mean it will float. Do not submerge it for
long periods.
- The GPS unit has an antennae that locates
the satellites, but it needs an unobstructed
view of the sky. The unit does not work in-
side, underground, or underwater. Tree cover
increases the variance, increasing the margin
of error.
- Your GPS unit comes with a detachable ca-
ble, allowing you to attach it to your computer
so you can download coordinates and other
pertinent information.
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  • Page 1 - Your GPS unit comes with a detachable ca- The Garmin GPSmap 60 was chosen in con- ble, allowing you to attach it to your computer juction with an iPaq because of its versatility so you can download coordinates and other and ease of use.

  • Page 2: Key Functions

    7. Quit Key Functions 1. Power button: Located at the top of the GPSmap 60 near the antennae - Press and hold to turn power on or off - Press briefly while turned on to turn on backlight or adjust screen contrast 2.
  • Page 3 U S U / N A S A G E O S P A T I A L E X T E N S I O N P R O G R A M O n T a r g e t 2 0 0 5 4.
  • Page 4 Getting Started… - Turn on your GPS receiver by pushing the power button (located on top by the anten- nae). The Satellite page should be the first screen the GPSmap 60 loads. Location coordinates and...
  • Page 5 U S U / N A S A G E O S P A T I A L E X T E N S I O N P R O G R A M O n T a r g e t 2 0 0 5 Application #1: Marking and Saving Waypoints Waypoints allow you to mark and record a current location as a waypoint.
  • Page 6 U S U / N A S A G E O S P A T I A L E X T E N S I O N P R O G R A M O n T a r g e t 2 0 0 5 Application #2: Finding (navigating to) a Waypoint Your GPS unit can act as a compass and navigate you back to a previously defined waypoint.
  • Page 7 U S U / N A S A G E O S P A T I A L E X T E N S I O N P R O G R A M O n T a r g e t 2 0 0 5 Application #3: Finding a waypoint that was defined by someone else You might need to navigate to a waypoint that has been previously defined by someone else (i.e.
  • Page 8 Estimating Area Measurement: The Track Log Method As you travel the perimeter of an area, the GPSmap 60 records track points and uses the resulting GPS track log to calculate the size of the enclosed tract. This method works well when you can rea- sonably transport the receiver directly along the boundary of the tract.
  • Page 9 Note: In the old Legend, one could estimate area and perimeter by a route • method, but it does not work in the same way with the GPSmap 60 as it did in the Legend. So with the routes option, the only thing you can do is navigate to a particular point along the way that you marked previously.
  • Page 10 U S U / N A S A G E O S P A T I A L E X T E N S I O N P R O G R A M O n T a r g e t 2 0 0 5 Application #5: The Trip Computer Page The trip computer page can also be used to estimate perimeter, or distance measurements.
  • Page 11 U S U / N A S A G E O S P A T I A L E X T E N S I O N P R O G R A M O n T a r g e t 2 0 0 5 3.

  • Page 12: Map Page

    For highly detailed maps of cities, you can download them for a certain fee from Garmin’s website. (www.garmin.com) This is more complicated stuff than we are going to go over however, so if you want more information about routes, refer to the owners manual.