Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx - Manual (Page 106)

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Connecting Your GPSMAP 60CSx
to a Computer
You can connect your GPSMAP 60CSx to your
computer using either a serial port or USB connector
cable.
Note: Fully install the supplied MapSource
Trip & Waypoint Manager software on your
computer before connecting the USB cable to the
computer. Follow the instructions for installation
and operation provided with the software.
To connect your GPSMAP 60CSx to your
computer:
1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of
the GPSMAP 60CSx, and insert the smaller
connector on the USB cable into the matching
port.
2. Connect the remaining cable end to your
computer's 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 60CSx, 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 60CSx interface setting
to the appropriate interface format. Refer to
Interface Setup on page 68 .
Information about USB Drivers
The USB drivers are automatically installed when you
install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager
software that came with your GPSMAP 60CSx. When
you initially connect the GPSMAP 60CSx to a USB
port, your computer might prompt you to locate the
destination of the drivers for the device. The default
directory is c:\Garmin.You only need to install the
drivers once. After the drivers are installed, your
computer always detects your GPSMAP 60CSx
when it is connected. USB drivers might be updated
periodically. You can find updates at www.garmin.com.