Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx Bedienungsanleitung

GPSMAP® 60Cx color map navigatorowner’s manual

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GPSMAP 60CxCarry lanyard attachment slotBattery compartment coverExternal data/auxiliary power port (under weather cap)Internal antennaAuxiliary GPS a

Installing the BatteriesThe GPSMAP 60Cx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed in the back of the unit. You can use Alkaline

Using the GPSMAP 60Cx KeypadGPSMAP 60CxQUIT key• Press and release to cancel data entry, or exit a page.ENTER key• Press and release to enter highli

Turning on the GPSMAP 60CxTurn the GPSMAP 60Cx on, to view the Welcome Page, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must collect satellite data and

Initializing the GPS ReceiverThe rst time you turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current locati

Using the GPSMAP 60CxThis section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 60Cx.Understanding TermsAs you progress through this ma

Selecting Options and Entering DataUse the ROCKER to highlight an item in a list or a eld on the screen.To select and activate an option:1. From any

On-Screen MessagesWhen a signicant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears. In each case, the condition is described

Transferring Data to a microSD CardSome units are equipped with a pre-installed microSD card. Other units congured for use in large geographic region

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BaSIc operatIonThis section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 60Cx, including creating and using waypoints,

Creating Waypoints Using the MapYou can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you see

3. Use the ROCKER to enter location coordinates. Highlight OK, and press ENTER when nished.Manually enter waypoint coordinates.4. Press QUIT to exi

To move a waypoint on the Map Page:1. On the Find Menu, highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.2. Select the waypo

Waypoint Options MenuAverage Location Page3. Press ENTER to save the location.Projecting a WaypointYou can create a new waypoint by projecting the di

Using Proximity WaypointsUse the Proximity Waypoints Page to dene an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location.Proximity iconEmpty lineProximity

To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: To remove or review a single entry, highlight the waypoint, press ENTER, and then select Remov

The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options, such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change Ref

Recent FindsThe Recent Finds Page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently.To go to a recently found item:1. Press

bearing and distance from your location. See page 14 for more information.• Find Near Here—return to the Find Menu where you can search for map items

IntroductIonThank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 60Cx. The GPSMAP 60Cx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to cr

4. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you want, and press ENTER. The Find list shows a list of items near the new map loca

To nd a geocache:1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.2. Highlight the Geocache icon, and press ENTER to open the Geocache Page. You can view either

3. Select a city from the list and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected city. OR If the city you want is not listed, press MENU

To nd an address:1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.2. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page. If your unit has

Finding an IntersectionIf you downloaded optional detailed mapping data, use the Intersections icon on the Find Menu to search for an intersection. Wh

To nd a point of interest:1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.2. Highlight the All Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER to show a list of all p

Using TracksThe Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains informatio

• Wrap When Full—causes the track log to record over the oldest data with new data.• Record Method—Distance records track points after a specied dis

To save a portion of the track log:1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page.3.

Press the MENU key and select Card Info to view the amount of card storage space.3. To read or transfer the .gpx les connect the USB cable to your

ii GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s ManualIntroductIon Table of ContentsIntroduction ... iAbout This Manual ..

Navigating a Saved TrackWhen initiated, a TracBack route takes you back to the oldest stored track log point.To use the TracBack feature:1. With the

Creating and Using RoutesA Route is a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your nal destination. The GPSMAP 60Cx lets you store 50 rou

Methods of navigating to a destination• If you select the Go To button on the Waypoint Page or other Find Menu items, the GPSMAP 60Cx creates a strai

To preview the turns for an active route:1. On the Routes Page, highlight a saved route, and press ENTER to open the Route Page for the selected rout

Editing a RouteAfter you create a route, use the Route Page to edit, change the route name, and review route points.To change the name of the route:1.

To delete a route:1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page, then open a rout

• Reverse Route—reverses the order of the route points in the saved route.• Prole—creates a vertical prole of the route.• Copy Route—makes a copy

GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s Manual 37MAIn PAges >MaIn paGeSThe GPSMAP 60Cx has six main pages: Satellite Page, Trip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page,

Satellite PageThe Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver’s current location (when

Map PageThe GPSMAP 60Cx comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, an

Finding an Intersection ...24Searching for a Point of Interest ...24POI Loader & C

To change a data eld contents display:1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER. The rst d

Changing the Zoom RangeYou can change the zoom range on the Map Page to view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger area with less detail.

• Recalculate—recalculates a route. (disabled when there is no active navigation)• Data Fields—opens the Show menu to select the number of data eld

Setting up the Map PageUse the Setup Map option to adjust how items are shown on the Map Page.To customize the Map Page display:1. Press MENU to open

• Lock On Road—you can lock the map pointer to show on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy. Map Setup – Tracks Page

Map Setup – Text PageUse the Text Page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. Select from None, Small, Medium, or Larg

Measuring DistanceYou can measure the distance between two map items. To measure distance between two points:1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Optio

Turning Declutter On or OffYou can remove unwanted items from the Map Page display (declutter the display), such as map item titles and icons. This is

Compass PageCompass PageThe compass ring moves to indicate North orientation.Bearing pointerWhen navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data

Compass Page OptionsUse the options menu to customize the Compass Page. With the Compass Page open, press MENU. To select an option, highlight it, and

Proximity Waypoints ... 66Calendar ... 66Calculator ...

The bearing pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location.If you are using the course pointer option, and you

Data FieldsYou can show three or four data elds on the Compass Page.3 Data Fields 4 Data FieldsTo show data elds on the Compass Page:1. Press MENU

Trip Computer PageThe Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your cur

MaIn MenuThe Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and submenus. The time and date are shown at the bottom of this page

Route PageUse the Routes Page to create a route to a destination.. For more information, see Routes on page 31.Highway PageWhen navigating a route, th

Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to customize your GPSMAP 60Cx.To access the Setup Menu:1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.2. Use the ROCKER to

System Setup MenuThe System Setup Menu contains Restore Defaults, Card Info, and Software Version. Use Restore Defaults to return the System Setup el

To access the Interface Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Interface icon, and press ENTER.Serial Data Format—sets the data format to

To view storage information for the microSD card: Prior to downloading data to the microSD card, press the MENU key with the USB Mass Storage Page op

Tones SetupUse the Tones Setup Page to customize sound tones made by the unit for a variety of unit features. To access the Tones Setup Page:1. On th

Software License AgreementBY USING THE GPSMAP 60Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLE

Routing SetupUse the Routing Setup Page to customize the manner in which routing functions behave. To access the Routing Setup Page:1. On the Setup M

Follow Road Options• Off Route Recalculation—allows you to set whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route (Prompted) or recalcu

Marine SetupUse the Marine Setup Page to dene alarm settings.To access the Marine Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Marine icon, and

Units SetupUse the Units Setup Page to customize measurement units.To access the Units Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Units icon,

Heading SetupUse the Heading Setup Page to specify the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate your heading. NOTE:

Welcome SetupUse the Welcome Setup Page to insert a message, such as ownership information, that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 60Cx. Adding a w

Proximity WaypointsUse the Proximity Waypoints Page to dene an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm circle can help you avoid re

CalculatorSelect the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP 60Cx as a calculator. You can select either a standard or scientic calculator and degrees or

To stop the stopwatch: Highlight the Stop button, and press ENTER to stop the stopwatch.To use the lap feature: With the stopwatch running, highligh

OR To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location eld, and press ENTER to open the New Location Options Menu. Choose fro

Caring for the GPSMAP 60CxThe GPSMAP 60Cx case is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Cleanin

Choose Use Find Menu to select a point from the Find Feature database. Follow instructions for using the Find Feature beginning on page 16. When a

4. Press the QUIT key and highlight Yes, when prompted, to stop playing. WARNING: When playing any of the virtual games (where you are moving on a r

GekoSmakGekoSmak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece. Periodically, gekos appear on the screen. Before the geko disappears, move

always up. The “Ship Up” setting rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your ship always points up. Press Enter to start, and blast away.Beast Hu

appendIxSpecicationsPhysicalSize: 6.1" H x 2.4" W x 1.3" DWeight: 7.5 ounces (213 g) w/batteries installed.Display: 1.5" W x 2.2

InterfacingThe following formats are supported for connection of external devices.Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum s

Data Field DenitionsThe following list provides a brief denition of each data eld option. Some of these options are supported only by devices inter

both the moving and stopped time and speed.Sunrise—the time of sunrise for the current date and location.Sunset—the time of sunset for the current dat

Optional AccessoriesSeveral optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of your GPSMAP 60Cx.To obtain replacement parts and optional

Connecting Your GPSMAP 60Cx to a ComputerYou can connect your GPSMAP 60Cx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable. NOTE:

WarningFailure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.•

What Is WAAS/EGNOS?The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an FAA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in N

Loran TD SetupTo set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu:1. Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu.2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon

Map Datums and Location FormatsMap Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth.What Are Map Datums?A datum is a mathematical model of the Ea

FCC ComplianceThe GPSMAP 60Cx complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits ar

Limited WarrantyThis Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within th

any package purchased through an online auction.International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purch

86 GPSMAP 60Cx Owner’s ManualIndexIndexAaccessories 78addresses 23advanced NMEA setup 75appendix 74Bbacklight 4battery installation 2bearing po

Nnorth up/track up 38Oon-screen messages 8PPAGE/COMPASS key 3POI Loader 25POWER key 3, 4proximity alarm tones 15proximity waypoints 66QQUIT key