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Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx User Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx
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GPSMAP
®
60CSx
with sensors and maps
owners manual

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Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Specifications

General IconGeneral
Outdoor (hiking, trekking)Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)No
Routes quantity50
Number of waypoints1000
InterfaceUSB
Display resolution160 x 240 pixels
Display number of colors262144 colors
Display size (HxV) (imperial)1.5 x 2.2 \
Battery typeAA
Battery life (max)18 h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight213 g

Summary

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual

Explains the manual's organization and purpose, guiding users on how to get the most out of the navigation system.

Manual Conventions

Defines terms like Warning and Caution used throughout the manual to indicate potential hazards.

GETTING STARTED

Unit Overview

Identifies the key components, ports, and features of the GPSMAP 60CSx unit.

Installing the Batteries

Provides a step-by-step guide for installing AA batteries into the GPSMAP 60CSx.

Using the GPSMAP 60CSx Keypad

Explains the function of each button on the GPSMAP 60CSx keypad for user interaction.

Turning on the GPSMAP 60CSx

Details the procedures for powering the GPSMAP 60CSx unit on and off.

Adjusting the Backlight

Instructions on how to adjust the screen brightness for optimal visibility.

Initializing the GPS Receiver

Steps required for the GPS receiver to acquire satellite signals and establish current location.

Using the GPSMAP 60CSx

Explains basic interaction with the unit's interface, including terms and default settings.

Selecting Options and Entering Data

Procedures for selecting menu options and inputting data using the unit's interface.

Using the Status Bar

Explains the icons and information displayed in the status bar for unit features.

On-Screen Messages

Describes how the unit displays important operational messages and provides remedies.

Using the Mapping Databases

How to use and transfer map data from MapSource disks for enhanced GPS functionality.

Transferring Data to a microSD Card

Steps for installing, removing, and transferring data to/from a microSD card.

BASIC OPERATION

Creating and Using Waypoints

How to record, store, and manage location points (waypoints) for later return.

Marking Your Current Location

Method to create a new waypoint at the current GPS position.

Creating Waypoints Using the Map

How to create waypoints by selecting points directly on the map display.

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates

Method to create waypoints by manually entering location coordinates.

Editing Waypoints

How to modify existing waypoint details like name, location, and elevation.

Deleting Waypoints

Procedures for removing waypoints from the unit's memory.

Averaging the Waypoint’s Location

Technique to improve waypoint location accuracy by averaging multiple readings.

Projecting a Waypoint

Creating a new waypoint by specifying distance and bearing from a known point.

Proximity Waypoints

Setting up alarms to notify when approaching stored waypoint locations.

Man OverBoard (MOB)

Creating a waypoint to quickly mark a location for immediate return.

Using the Find Menu

How to search for waypoints, cities, and other points of interest.

Find By Name

Searching for specific locations by entering their names using an on-screen keypad.

Recent Finds

Accessing a list of recently searched or visited locations.

Using the Find Item Information Page

Details and options available for an item selected from a Find list.

To find an item near another item

Searching for items relative to another selected item on the map.

To find an item from another location on the map

Finding items by referencing a location on the map using the pointer.

Finding a Waypoint

How to locate saved waypoints from the Waypoints Page.

Finding a Geocache

How to find and record geocache locations created or downloaded.

Finding a City

How to search for cities within the unit's mapping database.

Finding an Interstate Exit

How to find interstate exits and associated services nearby.

Finding an Address

How to search for specific street addresses by entering number and name.

Finding an Intersection

How to search for street intersections by entering street names.

Searching for a Point of Interest

How to find various Points of Interest (POI) like restaurants and landmarks.

Custom Points of Interest

Creating user-defined categories for points of interest using POI Loader utility.

Using Tracks

How to create and use track logs for recording paths and navigation.

To set up a track log

Configuring track log recording settings such as record method and interval.

To save a portion of the track log

Saving only a selected segment of the track log for later use.

To log tracks to the microSD card

Enabling the unit to save track logs directly to the microSD card.

To calculate the area of a track

How to measure the area enclosed by a recorded track.

Track Profiles

Viewing elevation and path data for saved tracks.

Navigating a Saved Track

Using the TracBack feature to retrace a saved track log.

Creating and Using Routes

How to create, save, and navigate custom routes to a destination.

Creating a Route

Step-by-step guide to building a new route by adding waypoints.

Methods of navigating to a destination

Explains different navigation approaches to reach a destination.

Navigating a Route

How to initiate navigation for a saved route with turn-by-turn guidance.

To preview the turns for an active route

Viewing upcoming turns and guidance information for an active route.

Editing a Route

How to modify existing routes, including names and route points.

To delete a route

Procedures for removing saved routes from the unit.

To select the off-road transition for a route

Setting how the unit transitions between route points when off-road.

Using the Route Page Options

Various settings and actions for managing saved routes.

MAIN PAGES

Satellite Page

Shows GPS receiver status, satellite locations, and signal strength.

Trip Computer Page

Displays travel data like current speed, average speed, and trip odometer.

Map Page

Shows the geographical map, operating modes, and allows data field configuration.

To show data fields on the Map Page

How to add and configure data fields on the Map Page for navigation information.

Compass Page

Provides directional guidance and navigation data with a compass display.

Bearing pointer

Indicates the direction to your destination from your current location.

Course Pointer

Indicates your course of travel and distance you drift off course.

Altimeter Page

Displays current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, and pressure data.

Main Menu

Access point to system settings, games, and other unit features.

Using the Satellite Page Options Menu

How to configure settings for the Satellite Page, such as GPS On/Off.

To change a data field display

Customizing which data fields are shown on the Map Page.

Using Additional Map Data

How optional MapSource data enhances map versatility and information.

Changing the Zoom Range

Adjusting map zoom levels for greater detail or a wider overview.

Map Orientation

Setting map display to North Up or Track Up.

Map Page Options

Customizing the Map Page display and available functions.

Guidance Text

Displaying navigation prompts and messages for destinations.

Setting up the Map Page

Customizing map display settings like orientation, detail, and zoom.

Map Setup – Tracks Page

Settings related to saving and displaying track logs on the map.

Map Setup – Points Page

Settings for controlling the display of map points, labels, and land cover.

Map Setup – Text Page

Adjusting text size for map item descriptions.

Map Setup – Information Page

Viewing details about downloaded maps and their availability.

Map Setup – Marine Page

Customizing settings for marine charts, colors, and symbols.

Measuring Distance

How to measure the distance between two points on the map.

Turning Declutter On or Off

Removing map items to improve clarity when zoomed out.

Restoring Defaults

Resetting map settings to their factory default configuration.

Using the Electronic Compass

How to use and manage the unit's electronic compass for accurate headings.

To turn the electronic compass on or off

Procedures to enable or disable the electronic compass to conserve battery.

Calibrating the Electronic Compass

Steps to calibrate the compass for accurate directional readings.

Compass Page Options

Customizing the Compass Page display and available features.

Sight ‘N Go Navigation

Navigating to a visible object by pointing the unit at it.

To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate

Step-by-step guide for using the Sight 'N Go navigation feature.

To stop navigation

Procedures to end an active navigation session.

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer

Explains the function of course and bearing pointers for navigation guidance.

Data Fields

How to display data fields on the Compass Page.

To show data fields on the Compass Page

Steps to configure the number of data fields displayed on the Compass Page.

To change data fields

Customizing the type of data displayed in the fields on the Compass Page.

To restore data fields to default settings

Resetting Compass Page data fields to their factory default settings.

Altimeter Page

Displays current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, and pressure data.

Altimeter Page Options

Customizing settings and views for the Altimeter Page.

Plot Over Time or Distance

Plotting elevation or pressure changes over time or distance.

View Pressure or Elevation Plots

Displaying graphical plots of elevation or pressure data.

Zoom Ranges

Adjusting zoom levels for plots displayed on the Altimeter Page.

View Points

Scrolling through profiles to view data for specific points.

View Points on Map

Displaying profile points on the map interface.

Resetting Data

Resetting elevation and other data fields on the Altimeter Page.

Calibrating the Altimeter

Steps to manually calibrate the altimeter for improved accuracy.

Changing the Data Fields

Customizing the data fields displayed on the Altimeter Page.

Trip Computer Page

Displays detailed travel statistics useful for navigation.

Trip Computer Page Options Menu

Options for customizing the Trip Computer Page display.

MAIN MENU

Tracks

Managing track logs, setup, and the TracBack feature.

Track Page Options

Settings for track log recording methods, intervals, and appearance.

Route Page

Creating, saving, and managing routes.

Highway Page

Displays route guidance with highway graphics and data fields.

To navigate using the Highway Page

Using the Highway Page for route guidance during navigation.

Setup Menu Page

Access point to customize various unit settings and preferences.

System Setup

Configuring GPS, WAAS, battery type, language, and alarms.

System Setup Menu

Options for restoring defaults and checking software version.

Display Setup

Customizing screen colors, backlight timeout, and brightness.

Interface Setup

Configuring data formats for connecting to external devices.

USB Mass Storage

Enabling the unit for use as a USB storage device for file transfer.

To activate USB Mass Storage

Steps to connect the unit to a computer for mass storage access.

To transfer files to the microSD card

How to copy files to the microSD card from a computer.

Tones Setup

Customizing sound tones for various unit features.

Page Sequence Setup

Changing the order of main pages or adding new ones.

Routing Setup

Customizing how the unit calculates and displays routes.

Follow Road Options

Settings for route calculation methods and avoidance preferences.

Geocache Setup

Finding and recording geocache locations.

Marine Setup

Defining alarm settings for marine use.

Time Setup

Setting time format, zone, and daylight saving.

Units Setup

Customizing measurement units for various parameters.

Heading Setup

Specifying heading display and North reference type.

Calibration Setup

Calibrating compass and altimeter for improved accuracy.

Altimeter Setup

Configuring the altimeter for self-calibration, barometer, or manual calibration.

Welcome Setup

Adding a custom message that appears upon unit startup.

Jumpmaster

Setup for the Jumpmaster accessory for skydivers.

Wind Setup

Entering wind speed and direction data for Jumpmaster calculations.

Constant Setup

Fine-tuning parameters for planned jumps in Jumpmaster.

Forward Throw and Course to HARP

Setting aircraft direction and magnitude for jumps.

Calendar

Viewing sunrise/sunset, moon phases, and hunt/fish probabilities.

Calculator

Using the unit as a standard or scientific calculator.

Stopwatch

Using the unit as a stopwatch with lap timing capabilities.

Sun and Moon

Displaying sun and moon positions and times for a given date and location.

Hunt and Fish

Viewing predicted best times for hunting and fishing.

Games Menu

Access to built-in games like Memory Race and Virtua Maze.

Virtua Maze

Description and gameplay of the Virtua Maze GPS game.

GekoSmak

Description and gameplay of the GekoSmak GPS game.

Beast Hunt

Description of the Beast Hunt game requiring navigation skills.

To play Beast Hunt

Instructions on how to play the Beast Hunt game.

APPENDIX

Specifications

Detailed physical, performance, and power specifications of the unit.

Interfacing

Supported connection formats and sentences for external devices.

Data Field Definitions

Brief definitions of various data fields available on the unit.

Optional Accessories

List and description of optional accessories for the GPSMAP 60CSx.

Connecting Your GPSMAP 60CSx to a Computer

Instructions for connecting the unit to a computer via USB or serial port.

What Is WAAS/EGNOS?

Explanation of the Wide Area Augmentation System and its function for GPS accuracy.

To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu

How to configure Loran TD settings within the unit.

Map Datums and Location Formats

Explains map datums and coordinate system formats for accurate navigation.

FCC Compliance

Compliance information regarding FCC regulations for Class B digital devices.

Limited Warranty

Details of the product's warranty terms and conditions.

Garmin International, Inc.

Company contact and support information for Garmin.

Online Auction Purchases

Policies regarding warranty and support for online auction purchases.

International Purchases

Warranty and service policies for international purchases.

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