Marking Your Location as a Waypoint Finding a Destination (Waypoint) Navigating to a Waypoint

A waypoint is a geographic location that you specify. It can be You can search for a destination using the Find Menu. A destina- When using “Go To” to navigate, a direct line (or course) is cre-
tion can be any map item such as a Waypoint, City, or Point of ated to the waypoint. The direction you are to move is the heading ®

GPSMAP 60
your current location, a point on the Map Page or any item from
the Find Feature database. Waypoints are saved to the Find Menu. Interest (restaurant, museum, etc.) available from the map database. (N, S, E, W). If you stray off course, you can use a bearing (com-
Without downloaded detailed map data from Garmin MapSource®, pass pointer) to redirect you toward your destination. The Map,
1. Press and release the MARK only waypoints, cities, interstate exits and geocache points can be Compass and Trip Computer Pages use these elements to direct
key to display the Mark used as destinations. your navigation efforts. map navigator
Waypoint Page. Observe that
your current position is 1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu. 1. Press the PAGE key repeatedly until the Compass Page is quick start guide
assigned a map symbol, a displayed. This page contains a “Bearing Pointer” and a
2. Use the ROCKER key to select the Waypoints icon and
unique identification number, “Compass Ring.”
then press ENTER to display the list of waypoints. By de-
a date and time of recording, fault, the list will show only those nearest to your current The Bearing Pointer indicates the direction to go, and the
location coordinates, and if location. Press the MENU key to view the options list. Compass Ring rotates to indicate North orientation when GPS Antenna
available, elevation and depth. you begin to move. Digital data fields at the top of the
3. Use the ROCKER key to scroll through the list until the Power Key
2. To save the waypoint desired waypoint is highlighted. Then press ENTER to page display selectable navigation information such as
to the Waypoints List, use display the information page for that waypoint. speed, distance to go, elapsed time, etc.
the ROCKER key to select 2. Press the QUIT key to view the Map Page and observe
“OK” and press ENTER. 4. Use the ROCKER key to select the “Go To” button at the LCD Display
bottom of the page. Then press ENTER to begin navigation your progress toward the waypoint. A Bearing line displays
To personalize the Waypoint, refer to the “Using to the waypoint. on the map, and the Position Arrow moves as you move.
Waypoints” section of the Owner’s Manual (page 17).
3. Press the QUIT key again to move to the Trip Computer
Using the Map Page Waypoint Information Page. This page displays travel data such as a trip odom- In/Out (Zoom) Keys
Page eter, maximum speed, etc.
The Map Page displays a detailed Using the on-screen buttons Page Key
map of the area around your current allows you to delete the
To stop navigation, press the MENU key with the Com-
location. You can view your progress waypoint, view it on the map pass or Map Page displayed; then select “Stop Naviga-
Rocker Key
when moving or navigating to a page or navigate to it. tion” and press ENTER.
chosen destination. The IN and OUT Find Key
keys allow you to change the map
scale, and configurable data fields Mark Key
provide navigation information.
1. Press the PAGE key to cycle
through the Main Pages until
the Map Page is displayed.
Quit Key
2. Press the MENU key to view options for the Map Page. Find Menu
Displays only these
3. Begin to move about and observe the Position Arrow Find icons if detailed Enter Key
on the map. Use the ROCKER key to move the Panning map data has not Compass Page Map Page Trip Computer
Arrow to highlight a map item or view more map area. been downloaded. Waypoints List Menu Key
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Unit Operation Battery Installation Start-Up and Satellite Acquisition Adjusting the Backlighting and Contrast
Key Function The GPSmap 60 operates on two “AA” batteries (not included), Find a location where you have a clear view of the sky. If you’re Lighting conditions may make it difficult to view the GPSmap
which are located in the the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH starting up for the first time or you have moved over 600 miles since 60 display. If so, you may need to turn on the backlighting and
POWER/BACKLIGHT Key - Press and hold to turn batteries may be used (see page 43 of the Owner’s Manual to set last using the GPSmap 60, it must initialize (determine its location adjust it to the desired level of brightness. You can also change
unit On/Off. Press and release to adjust backlighting. the battery type). Stored data will not be lost when batteries are by searching for satellites that are in position over your current loca- the contrast level for improved readability.
IN removed. tion). Press the MENU key to use the Location option from the Sat- 1. With the GPSmap 60 On, press and
Locking
IN/OUT Zoom Keys - From the Map Page, press to ellite Page Options Menu to mark your approximate location on the release the POWER key to display the
Pin Slot
OUT zoom in or out. From any other page, press to 1. To remove the battery cover Map Page so it looks for only those satellites above your location. Backlight/Contrast Adjustment Sliders.
scroll up or down a list. from the back of the unit, 2. Press and release the POWER key or
1. Turn On the GPSmap 60 by pressing and releasing the
lift the D-Ring and turn it POWER key. A Welcome Page will briefly appear before use the Up/Down Rocker keys to
FIND FIND Key - Press and release at any time to view the counter-clockwise and then moving to the Satellite Page. increase the brightness level.
Find Menu Page. Press and hold for MOB feature. pull the cover away. 2. Observe the Satellite Page and the GPS status messages 3. Use the Left/Right Rocker keys to
Backlight/Contrast
2. Insert the batteries, observ- as they appear at the top of the page. adjust the contrast level.
Adjustment Slider
MARK MARK Key - Press and release at any time to mark ing the proper polarity. • “Acquiring Satellites” message appears as the GPSmap 4. Allow the Adjustment Slider to close
your current location as a waypoint. A polarity diagram can be 60 begins to search for satellites overhead. on its own or press the ENTER key.
found molded into the battery • Your “Location Coordinates” display when four or The backlight is factory-set to timeout in 15 seconds unless
QUIT QUIT Key - Press and release to cancel data entry or compartment. more satellites are fixed (enough to determine an ap- connected to an external power source. Refer to “Display Setup“

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3. Reinstall the battery cover by proximate elevation as well as ground location).
for the backlight and set the contrast percentage.
inserting the bottom slot over If the GPSmap 60 can’t get past the “Acquiring Satellites” message
PAGE PAGE Key - Press to cycle through the main pages.
the tab at the base of the or you get a “Lost Satellite Signal” message, move to a new location Viewing the Main Pages
Press when using the on-screen keyboard to close. away from tall overhead obstacles.
unit and reinserting the Information you need for basic navigation using the
locking pin in the back of the Status Bar GPSmap 60 is provided by the Main Pages. To view these pages,
MENU MENU Key - Press and release to view options 3D GPS
unit. Battery Compartment press the PAGE key repeatedly to cycle from one to another.
for a page. Press twice to view the Main Menu. indicator
4. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn D-Ring Received
ENTR ENTER Key - Press and release to enter highlighted clockwise to lock the cover in Satellite icon Satellite Page
options and data or confirm on-screen messages. place. Options
Position Bug indi- • Turn GPS Off
V When replacing batteries, use only new or cates your direction • Orient display
of movement to your direction
fully charged batteries. Do not mix Alka- of movement “Track
ROCKER Key - Move Up/Down or Right/Left to Satellite Trip Computer Map Compass Main
V

Up” or... “North

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line and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable Satellite Signal

Up” (as shown). Page Page Page Page Menu
V move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen batteries may typically have less capacity Strength Bars
• Use Map Page to
buttons and icons, enter data or move the map than disposable batteries. mark your location. Satellite Page - Provides reference for satellites being tracked.
panning arrow. Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS or Trip Computer Page - Provides trip and navigation data.
key beep tones can significantly reduce Satellite Page Map Page - Displays a map and your movements.
battery life.
Battery Cover Displays your location coordinates, position accuracy, a view of the satellites Compass Page - Provides guidance to a destination.
overhead, and a bar graph showing the signal strength of each overhead satellite. Main Menu - A directory of advanced features and settings.