Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx - Manual (Page 2)

Start-Up and Satellite Acquisition
Find a location where you have a clear view of the sky. If you’re
starting up for the first time or you have moved over 600 miles
since last using the GPSMAP 60CSx, it must initialize (determine
its location by searching for satellites that are in position over your
current location.) Press the MENU key to use the Location option
from the Satellite Page Options Menu to mark your approximate
location on the Map Page so it looks for only those satellites above
your location.
1. Turn On the GPSMAP 60CSx by pressing and releasing the
POWER key. A Welcome Page will briefly appear before
moving to the Satellite Page.
2. Observe the Satellite Page and the GPS status messages
as they appear at the top of the page.
• “Acquiring Satellites” message appears as the GPSmap
60CSx begins to search for satellites overhead.
• Your “Location Coordinates” display when four or
more satellites are fixed (enough to determine an ap-
proximate elevation as well as ground location).
Unit Operation
Key Function
Battery Installation
The GPSMAP 60CSx operates on two “AA” batteries (not includ-
ed), which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH
batteries may be used (see the Owner’s Manual for setting the bat-
tery type). Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed.
Battery Compartment
USE BY
: 2009
USE BY
: 2009
Locking
Pin Slot
1. To remove the battery cover
from the back of the unit,
turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn
counter-clockwise and then
pull the cover away.
2. Insert the batteries, observ-
ing the proper polarity.
A polarity diagram can be
found molded into the battery
compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery cover by
inserting the bottom slot over
the tab at the base of the
unit and reinserting the
locking pin in the back of the
unit.
4. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn
clockwise to lock the cover in
place.
Battery Cover
Adjustment
Slider
POWER/BACKLIGHT Key - Press and hold to turn
unit On/Off. Press and release to adjust backlighting.
IN/OUT Zoom Keys - From the Map Page, press to
zoom in or out. From any other page, press to
scroll up or down a list.
FIND/MOB Key - Press and release at any time to
view the Find Menu Page. Press and hold for
MOB (Man Overboard) feature.
MARK Key - Press and release at any time to mark
your current location as a waypoint.
QUIT Key - Press and release to cancel data entry or
exit a page.
PAGE/COMPASS Key - Press to cycle through the
main pages. Press when using the on-screen key-
board to close. Press and hold to turn electronic
compass On/Off.
MENU Key - Press and release to view options
for a page. Press twice to view the Main Menu.
ENTER Key - Press and release to enter highlighted
options, data or confirm on-screen messages.
ROCKER Key - Move Up/Down or Right/Left to
move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen
buttons, icons, enter data or move the map pan-
ning arrow.
If the GPSMAP 60CSx can’t get past the “Acquiring Satellites”
message or you get a “Lost Satellite Signal” message, move to a new
location away from objects that may be blocking signals.
Satellite Page
Displays your location coordinates, position accuracy, a view of the satellites
overhead, and bar graph showing the signal strength of each overhead satellite.
Satellite Page
Options
• Turn GPS Off
• Orient display
to your direction
of movement “Track
Up” or... “North
Up” (as shown)
• Change display colors
• Use Map Page to
mark your location
• GPS Elevation
Status Bar
3D GPS
indicator
Received
Satellite icon
Heading Bug indi-
cates your direction
of movement
Overhead
Satellite not
yet received
Adjusting the Backlighting
When lighting conditions may make it difficult to view the
GPSMAP 60CSx display, turn on the backlighting and adjust it to
the desired level of brightness.
Viewing the Main Pages
The Main Pages provide the information you need for basic
navigation using the GPSMAP 60CSx. Press the PAGE key repeat-
edly to cycle from one Main Page to another.
1. With the GPSMAP 60CSx On, press and
release the POWER key to display the
Backlight Adjustment Slider.
2. Press and release the POWER key to
increase the brightness level.
3. To close, press the ENTER key.
The backlight is factory set to timeout in 15
seconds, unless connected to an external power
source. Refer to Display Setup in the Owner’s
Manual to change the timeout period.
Satellite Page - Provides reference for satellites being tracked.
Trip Computer Page - Provides trip and navigation data.
Map Page - Displays a map and references your movements.
Compass Page - Provides guidance to a destination.
Altimeter Page - Provides tracking of elevation and pressure.
Main Menu - A directory of advanced features and settings.
Satellite
Page
Trip Computer
Page
Map
Page
Compass
Page
Main
Menu
D-Ring
Altimeter
Page
Altimeter and Compass Calibration
To calibrate the Electronic Compass and Altimeter, see the
Owner’s Manual.
IN
OUT
FIND
PAGE
MARK
ENTR
QUIT
V
V
V V
MENU
When replacing batteries, use only new
or fully charged batteries. Do not mix
Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Recharge-
able batteries may have less capacity than
disposable batteries.
Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS and
key beep tones will significantly reduce
battery life.
The MicroSd Card used for storing detailed
mapping data is located beneath the
batteries. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
detailed information.
Satellite signal
strength bars