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GPSMAP 60C
color map navigator
owner’s manual
GPSmap 60C Front Cover.Indd 1 12/19/2003, 9:45:54 AM
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© Copyright 2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. st 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation nd No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no p
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GPSmap 60C Introduction Preface Preface Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 60C handheld naviga- tion system. This Owner’s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of the following sections: Introduction—provides the Garmin software license agreement, FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and an overview of the Contact Garmin GPSmap 60C functional features. If you should encounter any diffi culty while using your Getting Started— takes you through installing batteries, using
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GPSmap 60C Introduction Software License Agreement Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSmap 60C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFT- WARE 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. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain
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GPSmap 60C Introduction The GPSmap 60C complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference FCC Compliance 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” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac
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GPSmap 60C Introduction ™ CAUTION: Use the GPSmap 60C at your own risk. To reduce Warnings and Precautions 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. When in actual use, carefully compare ™ indications from the GPSmap 60C to all available navigation sources, in- cluding the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resol
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GPSmap 60C 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 o
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GPSmap 60C Introduction Warnings and Precautions Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First! WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the Important owner/operator of a vehicle with the GPSmap 60C installed to place and secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating Because the Garmin GPSmap 60C 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 60C Introduction Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-iv Section 3: GPS Navigation.......................................8-54 Preface.........................................................................................i The Map Page............................................................................8 Software License Agreement........................................................ii The Compass Page...................
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GPSmap 60C Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features.........................................55-63 Calendar.............................................................................55 Alarm Clock.......................................................................56 Calculator............................................................................56 Stopwatch...........................................................................57 Sun and Moon Tables...................
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USE BY: 2009 GPSmap 60C 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 (see page 43 for setting the battery type) may be used. 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 bat- To install batteries: teries. Rechar
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GPSmap 60C Getting Started POWER Key • Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off • Press and Release to adjust back- Key Functions lighting 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 60C or move the map panning arrow • From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list PAGE Key • Press to cycle through the main FIND Key page
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GPSmap 60C Getting Started Belt Clip/Auxiliary Connector Mount • Provides convenient access when Unit Features hiking or walking GPS Helix Antenna Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector (under • Provides quick satellite acquisition weather cover) • Provides connection to a remote GPS antenna 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 USB Connector Port (under weather cover
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GPSmap 60C Getting Started Starting Up the GPS Receiver Initialization & the Satellite Page Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 60C, the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in order to determine its location which is necessary for navigation. This process is called “initialization” and can take up to 15 minutes the fi rst time you use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved move than 600 miles from your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order to receive satel
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GPSmap 60C 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 Details If, for any reason, you have diffi culty initializing your GPSmap 60C, the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that Positio
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GPSmap 60C Getting Started The Main Page Sequence Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 60C, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is the fi rst of the Main Pages in sequence. To view each Main Page: 1. Press and release the PAGE key, repeatedly, to cycle through the 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 Main Menu Options at t
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GPSmap 60C 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 by either the batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC or DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted. Battery Power Acquiring Satel- Backlight is On Alarm is Set •
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GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using the Map Page The Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 60C. 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. 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 i
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GPSmap 60C GPS Navigation Using Map Page Features The Map Page Use the Zoom In and Out buttons to change the map scale in order to 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” fi eld of the Unit Setup Page (not to be confused with the Map Setup Page). If you zoom in so far that Zoom In Zoom Out the resoluti
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GPSmap 60C 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. Include a navigation guidance text message on the map page. You can select the type of data fields to display. You can change the way the map displays items by selecting your own settings for text size, what items are
