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GPSMAP 60
map navigator
owner’s manual
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GPSmap 60 Introduction Preface Preface Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 60 handheld navigation system. This Owner’s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of the following sections: Introduction—contains the Garmin software license agreement, FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and an overview of the Contact Garmin GPSmap 60 functional features. If you should encounter any difficulty while using Getting Started— takes you through installing batteries, using the your
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GPSmap 60 Introduction Software License Agreement Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSmap 60, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFT- WARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREE- MENT 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. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software rem
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GPSmap 60 Introduction The GPSmap 60 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits FCC Compliance for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits Information are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acce
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GPSmap 60 Introduction ® CAUTION: Use the GPSmap 60 at your own risk. To reduce the Warnings and Precautions 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. When in actual use, carefully compare indica- ® tions from the GPSmap 60 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve
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GPSmap 60 Introduction MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to Warnings and Precautions 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. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true ou
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GPSmap 60 Introduction Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First! Warnings and Precautions WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the Important owner/operator of a vehicle with the GPSmap 60 installed to place and secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating Because the Garmin GPSmap 60 can be used controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving condi- for vehicular navigation, important safety consid- tions, or
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GPSmap 60 Introduction Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-viii Section 3: GPS Navigation.......................................8-56 Preface.........................................................................................i The Map Page............................................................................8 .. Software License Agreement........................................................ii The Compass Page..............
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GPSmap 60 Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features.........................................57-65 Calendar...................................................................................57 Alarm Clock.............................................................................58 Calculator.................................................................................58 Stopwatch.................................................................................59 Sun and Moon Tab
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USE BY: 2009 GPSmap 60 Getting Started Battery Installation and Installing the Batteries Start Up The GPSmap 60 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 45 for setting the battery type.) Stored data will not be lost when batteries are removed. Important Note When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged batteries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable batteries To i
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GPSmap 60 Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT/CONTRAST Key • Press and hold to turn unit On/Off. • Press and release to display back- Key Functions lighting and contrast controls. ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to IN/OUT Zoom Keys move through lists, highlight fields, • From the Map Page, press to zoom on-screen buttons, icons, enter data in or out. GPSmap 60 or move the map panning arrow. • From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list. PAGE Ke
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GPSmap 60 Getting Started Belt Clip/Auxiliary Connector Mount • Clips to a belt for convenient access Unit Features when hiking or walking. GPS Helix Antenna Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector (under • Provides quick satellite acquisition. weather cover) • Provides connection to a remote GPS antenna with MCX connector. External Power and Data Connector Port (under weather cover) • Provides interface to a PC for data transfer. • Provides auxiliary AC or DC power adapter connection. US
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GPSmap 60 Getting Started Starting Up the GPS Receiver Initialization & the Satellite Page When you turn on the GPSmap 60, the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in order to determine (fix) its location. This process is called “initialization” and can take up to 15 minutes the first time you use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved more than 600 miles from your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order to receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors an
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GPSmap 60 Getting Started 4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the Initialization & The Satellite Page display at the top of the page will change to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. The Status Bar at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of other features. Map Item If, for any reason, you have difficulty initializing your GPSmap 60, the Details solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that are block
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GPSmap 60 Getting Started The Main Page Sequence Whenr you turn on the GPSmap 60, you can see the Power On Page, followed by the Satellite Page, which is the first of the Main Pages in sequence. To view each Main Page: 1. Press and release the PAGE key repeatedly to cycle through the main pages. 2. With a page displayed, press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page. “Power On” Page Satellite Page Trip Computer Page Map Page Compass Page Main Menu There are no Options at the M
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GPSmap 60 Getting Started Status Bar, Backlighting, Contrast 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 by an auxiliary source (AC or DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted. Battery Power Acquiring Satellites Backlight is On Alarm
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GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using the Map Page The Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 60. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your “North Up” current location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key Mode and view your progress when navigating. When in the “Track Up” mode with Map (oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the oriented with top left corner to orient the map. When in the “N
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GPSmap 60 GPS Navigation Using Map Page Features The Map Page Use the Zoom IN and OUT buttons to change the map scale. You can show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly. The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the “Units” field of the Unit Setup Page. If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and Zoom In Zoom Out the appearanc
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GPSmap 60 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 and arrange up to four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire. Include a navigation guidance text message on the map page. You can select the type of data fields to display and change the way the map displays items by selecting your own settings for text size, what items are di
