Gpsmap 60C: Color Map Navigator Owner's Manual
Gpsmap 60C: Color Map Navigator Owner's Manual
Gpsmap 60C: Color Map Navigator Owner's Manual
GPSMAP 60C
color map navigator
owner’s manual
Garmin Corporation
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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
limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harm-
Information
ful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than
“outdoor” requirements.
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Warnings and Precautions CAUTION: Use the GPSmap™ 60C at your own risk. To reduce
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 resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
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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 outside the United States, where complete and
accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.
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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...................................................................14
FCC Compliance Information....................................................iii The Trip Computer Page..........................................................16
Warnings and Precautions......................................................iv-vi Using Waypoints......................................................................17
Table of Contents................................................................vii-viii Using Find...............................................................................21
The Main Menu.......................................................................33
Section 2: Getting Started..........................................1-7 Using Tracks......................................................................34
Battery Installation and Start Up.................................................1 Using Routes......................................................................37
Key Functions.............................................................................2 The Highway Page.............................................................42
Unit Features.............................................................................3 The Setup Menu................................................................43
Initialization..............................................................................4 System Setup..............................................................43
The Satellite Page.......................................................................4 Interface Setup...........................................................44
Navigating with the GPSmap 60C..............................................5 Tones Setup...............................................................46
The Main Page Sequence............................................................6 Page Sequence Setup..................................................46
The Main Page Features..............................................................7 Map Setup.................................................................47
Routing Setup............................................................50
Geocache Setup..........................................................51
Marine Setup..............................................................51
Time Setup.................................................................52
Units Setup.................................................................52
Heading Setup............................................................53
Welcome Page Setup...................................................53
Proximity Waypoints.........................................................54
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Table of Contents
Section 4: GPS Features.........................................55-63
Calendar.............................................................................55
Alarm Clock.......................................................................56
Calculator............................................................................56
Stopwatch...........................................................................57
Sun and Moon Tables.........................................................58
Hunt and Fish Tables..........................................................59
GPS Enhanced Games.......................................................60
Non-Enhanced Game........................................................63
Section 5: Appendices............................................64-80
Accessories...............................................................................64
Specifcations............................................................................66
Data Field Definitions..............................................................68
Connecting the GPSmap 60C to a Computer...........................72
Downloading MapSource Map Data........................................73
UTC Offset Chart....................................................................74
Map Datums and Position Formats..........................................75
WAAS and DGPS.....................................................................76
Wiring Diagram ......................................................................77
Index.......................................................................................78
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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 pages.
• Press and release at any time to • Press when using the on-screen
view the Find Menu Page keyboard to close
• Press and hold for MOB
MENU Key
MARK Key • Press and release to view options
• Press and release at any for a page
time to mark your current location IN OUT
• Press twice to view the Main
as a waypoint FIND PAGE Menu
Satellite Page Trip Computer Page Map Page Compass Page Main Menu
3-Dimension Navigation
• Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit. When On, it
uses a significant amount of battery power. This icon displays
when the backlight is functioning.
• Alarm Clock: this icon displays whenever the Alarm is set.
• USB cable connection displays when the unit is in communi-
cation with a PC Universal Serial Bus.
You may want to adjust the backlight level by pressing down on the
POWER key and releasing. Then tap the POWER key or ROCKER key
Up/Down arrows to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See
page 44 for information on changing the display colors and backlight
timeout and brightness levels. Backlight Adjustment
Slider
Whenever a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an (Brightnesses varies
on-screen message will display to advise you of the occurrence. In each according to battery
case the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Pressing the power level.) On-Screen Messages
ENTER key will acknowledge and close the message window.
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Optional data fields can be added at the top of the display to provide a
variety of travel and navigational information, see pages that follow.
Guidance Text
When navigating, Guidance Text will be displayed at the top of the map.
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Projecting a Waypoint
Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.)
Moving a Waypoint
allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance pro-
jected from that map item.
To project a waypoint:
1. Select an item from the Find Menu and display the Information
Page.
2. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu and select
“Project Waypoint”
3. Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page
4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in
the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page and press the
Project Waypoint Projected Waypoint on QUIT key to finish.
Page the Map
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• To save effort in searching again for an item already found, you can
use the “Recent Finds” group which contains a list of 50 last found
items of all categories. Find By Name
Option
The options menu for each map item group offers its own unique
search options such as “Find By Name”, “Find Nearest”, “Select Symbol”
(for Waypoints), “Change Reference” ( by moving the map Panning Arrow
to a new location), “Nearest Containing” (a key word you enter), “Select
Category” (for those groups such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc.). Using
these options can effectively shorten your search.
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Find Map Database Item • Find Near Here - Returns you to the Find
Information Page Options Menu where you can search for map items near the item defined
on the Information Page.
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To find a Geocache:
1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu.
Find Geocache List
2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Geocache icon and press
ENTER to display the Geocache List. You can display either
found geocaches or those that have not been found.
3. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired geocache on the
Information Page
list and press ENTER to display the information page.
4. Highlight the “Go To” button and press ENTER to navigate to
the geocache location. When you navigate to a geocache, the
Compass Page changes to “Geocache Navigation” mode and
any additional information about downloaded cache location is
displayed in the comment field. Use Found button
when reach a
When a geocache is found, the unit will mark the cache as
geocache Use Data button
found, log an entry into the calendar and provide an option
for information
that when activated will show the next nearest cache. about a geocache “Find Next” Option
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City Page
Options
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Map Information Options Menu The “Map Information” Map Setup Page
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Units Setup
Units Setup
The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement
for your GPSmap 60C.
To use the Units Setup feature:
Options
Menu 1. Access the Units Setup Page.
2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to highlight the various
units fields and select the desired units from the lists displayed.
For more information about selecting Position Formats and Map
Datums, refer to page 75 in the Appendices.
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4. Select the type of point you want to place on the Day Page.
(See page 21 for details on using the Find Feature) With the
Information Page for that point displayed, highlight the “Use”
button and press ENTER to place the point reference on the
Day Page.
5. To remove points from a Day Page press MENU to display the
Options Menu. Select “Remove Points” and press ENTER to Remove Points
display the Remove Points Options List. Options
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Memory Race
This is a GPS virtual game where the playing piece moves where you
move. To win the Memory Race, remember which square has which
Game symbol then clear the board by matching all of the two symbol sets
Board together. Travel to each square, highlight “Open” at the bottom of the
screen and press ENTER to view the symbol. Press the QUIT key to stop
Game Prompt play.
To adjust the Grid or Square Size in custom mode:
1. Highlight the “Grid Size” or “Square Size” field and press
Game Settings ENTER to select from the options lists. Press ENTER to make
Unopened Opened your selection.
Symbol Symbol 2. Highlight “Start” and press ENTER to begin the game.
3. Highlight “Re-Center” and press ENTER to place yourself back
in the middle of the game board.
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Geko Smak
Geko Smak is a GPS based game that features you as the player piece.
In measured rhythm, Gekos will appear on the screen. Before the Geko
disappears, move toward the Geko and press the ENTER key to smack
the Geko with a hammer. If you get the Geko, an “!” mark displays above
the hammer, if not, just a hammer displays momentarily.
Field size choices are small, medium and large, with small fields being
roughly 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields being 60 yards by 90 yards
(about the size of an American football field).
The difficulty levels are: Easy, Normal and Hard. These levels deter-
mine how often Gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as
difficulty levels increase.
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Gekoids
This GPS game, which can be played without GPS on, is all about
blasting gekoids. The catch is, you are the ship and you can survive only
when you avoid getting hit. Before you begin to play, make certain to
make your game settings. Orient Map “Northwards” rotates your ship
in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is always up.
Orient Map “Ship Up” rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your
ship always points Up.
Press the ENTER key to start and blast away!
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(Press tab to
release the Clip
Knob)
Belt Clip
(attaches to belt or waistband)
PERFORMANCE
Receiver: WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel
GPS Accuracy
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POWER
Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries or 12 V Adapter Cable,
or up to 36 VDC external power
1. The temperature rating to the GPSmap 60C may exceed the usable range of some batter-
ies. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures.
2. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective
Availability (SA) Program.
4. Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases.
Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPS map 60C in below-freezing conditions.
Extensive use of screen backlighting and audible tones significantly reduce battery life.
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What is a Position Format, and which should I use? Map Datums are based on a
Your current location can be viewed on the GPS in the form of mathematical model of the Earth.
coordinates. Since different maps and charts use different location
formats, Garmin GPS units allow you to choose the correct coordinate
system for the type of map you are using. The most common format is
latitude and longitude, which is utilized by all Garmin units. On most
models, you may choose to change the position format to use with other
coordinate systems. UTM/UPS (Universal Transverse Mercator/Universal
Polar Stereographic) are easy-to-use metric grids that are found on most
USGS topographic quadrangle maps. Several other grids, including a Position Map Datums
user-definable grid (for the advanced user), may also be selected. Formats
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()
GPSmap 60C and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices.
Data In Data Out
()
()
NMEA 0183 Version 3.0 Approved Sentences:
()
GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG,
GPWPL, GPBOD (+) Power
Index
A D Global Positioning System (GPS)................... 4
Accessories.... .............................................. 64 Data Fields ................................ 11, 15, 41, 42 Go To ...................................................... 5, 23
Accuracy Circle ............................................. 9 Data Field Definitions.................................. 68
Activate a Route .......................................... 38 Date and Time Setup ............................. 52, 74
Alarm Clock ................................................ 56 Detail, Map.................................................. 48 H
Arrow, Panning.............................................. 9 Differential GPS (DGPS) .........................57-58 Heading Setup............................................. 53
AutoZoom................................................... 48 Display Mode .............................................. 48 Highway Page.............................................. 42
Display Setup .............................................. 44 Hunt and Fish Tables .................................. 59
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Backlight Timeout ................................... 7, 44 I
E Initialization .................................................. 4
Backlighting On/Off ................................ 7, 44 Elevation .................................. 11, 16, 23, 42
Battery Level Indicator .................................. 7 Interface Setup ............................................ 44
Exit Services................................................ 29
Battery Saver Mode...................................... 43 Exits............................................................ 29 K
Battery Type................................................. 43 Exits, Nearest .............................................. 29 Key Functions ............................................... 2
Bearing Pointer............................................ 14
Big Numbers ............................................... 16 F L
Fields, Data ............................... 11, 18, 41, 42 Location (Marking).................................17-18
C Find Address............................................... 30 Loading Map Data ....................................... 73
Calculator Page ........................................... 56 Find Cities................................................... 28 Lock On Road ............................................. 48
Calendar Page ............................................. 55 Find Exits.................................................... 29
Cautions................................................... iv-vi Find Geocache ............................................ 27 M
Cities, By Name........................................... 28 Find Intersections........................................ 31 Main Menu Page...................................... 6, 33
Cities, Nearest ............................................. 28 Find Points of Interest ................................. 32 Map Datums.......................................... 52, 75
Compass Page ............................................. 14 Find Waypoints........................................... 34 Map Display .................................................. 8
Compass Ring ............................................. 14 Map Features................................................. 9
Course Pointer ............................................ 15 G Map Page....................................................... 8
Map Page Options ....................................... 10
Games ...................................................60-63 Map Page Panning......................................... 9
Geocache Setup........................................... 51
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Index
Map Scale...................................................... 9 P Sun and Moon Tables .................................. 58
Map Setup................................................... 47 Page Sequence Setup ................................... 46 Symbol, Waypoint ...................................... 17
MapSource Map Data .............................. 8, 75 Panning (Map) ............................................ 18 Symbols, Status Bar ...................................... 7
Marine Setup............................................... 51 Position Format..................................... 53, 75 System Setup............................................... 43
Mark a Waypoint......................................... 17 Projecting a Point ........................................ 20
Mark Waypoint Page ................................... 17 Proximity Waypoint .................................... 54 T
Measuring Between Waypoints.................... 41 Text Size...................................................... 49
Measuring Distance ..................................... 13 R Time Format ............................................... 52
Microphone Sensitivity...................................8 Reset Trip Page ............................................ 16 Time Zone................................................... 52
MOB Feature............................................... 18 Routes ....................................................37-41 Tones Setup................................................. 46
Moving a Route Waypoint ........................... 20 Creating.................................................. 37 TracBack...................................................... 35
Copying.................................................. 41 Track Logs................................................... 34
N Deleting .................................................. 41 Track Log Saving ......................................... 35
Nearest (Waypoints, Cities, Exits, etc.) ........ 21 Editing.................................................... 41 Track Log Setup........................................... 34
NMEA ......................................................... 44 Navigating .............................................. 41 Tracks Page.................................................. 34
Normal Mode.............................................. 43 Reversing ................................................ 39 Track Up ................................................. 8, 48
North Reference .......................................... 53 Routing Setup ............................................. 50 Trip Computer Page .................................... 16
North Up ................................................ 8, 48 Trip Odometer............................................ 16
S Trip Time .................................................... 16
O Satellite Page ................................................. 4
Odometer.................................................... 16 Saving the Tracklog ..................................... 35 U
Offset (Time) ......................................... 52, 74 Selecting a Page ............................................. 2 Unit Features................................................. 3
Orient Map.................................................. 48 Setup Menu................................................. 33 Unit i.d........................................................ 43
Overall Average Speed................................. 16 Show Data Fields ........................................ 10 Units of Measure ......................................... 52
Show Map Only .......................................... 10 Units Page ................................................... 52
Software Version (Operating)....................... 43 User Waypoint Symbol................................ 17
Specifications .............................................. 66 UTC Offset ............................................ 52, 74
Stop Navigation............................... 10, 14, 39
Stopwatch Page ........................................... 57
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Index
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View Waypoints on Route ..................... 37, 41
W
WAAS, Enable/Disable................................. 43
Warnings.................................................. iv-vi
Waypoints ..............................................17-20
Deleting .................................................. 19
Editing.................................................... 19
List ......................................................... 26
Marking.................................................. 17
Moving ................................................... 20
Naming................................................... 17
Projecting ............................................... 20
Proximity................................................ 54
Symbols.................................................. 17
Welcome Page Setup ................................... 53
Wiring Diagram (Interface).......................... 77
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Zooming In/Out ....................................... 2, 9
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