Garmin GPSMAP 60CS - Manual (Page 97)

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GPSmap 60CS
Interfacing the GPSmap 60CS
The GPSmap 60CS is provided with interface connection to a PC
using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your
computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin
MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and
tracks from the GPSmap 60CS to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource
User’s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs.
To connect to your computer using the USB connector:
1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided
with your GPSmap 60CS on your PC. USB drivers, required for USB
interfacing, are installed when you run the CD-ROM. Do not connect
the USB cable until the drivers have been installed.
2. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap
60CS and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into
the matching port.
3. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port.
To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector:
1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the
GPSmap 60CS and insert the round indexed connector on the
cable into the matching port.
2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other
appropriate device.
3. Set your GPSmap 60CS interface setting to the appropriate
interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 56.
Appendix
Connecting the GPSmap 60CS
to a Computer
Universal Serial
Bus (USB) Port
Serial
Communications
Port
Lift Cover
Lift Cover