Garmin ECHOMAP 60 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Selecting a File Type for Third-Party 

Waypoints and Routes

You can import and export waypoints and routes from third-party 

devices.

1

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2

Select 

Nav Info

 > 

Nav Info

 > 

Data Transfer

 > 

File Type

.

3

Select 

GPX

.

To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file 

type.

Copying User Data from a Memory Card

You can transfer user data from a memory card to transfer from 

other devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto 

Guidance paths, tracks, and boundaries. 

NOTE: 

Only boundary files with an .adm extension are 

supported.

1

Insert a memory card into a card slot.

2

Select 

Nav Info

 > 

Manage Data

 > 

Data Transfer

.

3

If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.

4

Select an option:
• To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter 

and combine it with existing user data, select 

Merge from 

Card

.

• To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter 

and overwrite existing user data, select 

Replace from 

Card

.

5

Select the file name.

Copying User Data to a Memory Card

You can save user data to a memory card to transfer to other 

devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto Guidance 

paths, tracks, and boundaries. 

1

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2

Select 

Nav Info

 > 

Manage Data

 > 

Data Transfer

 > 

Save to 

Card

.

3

If necessary, select the memory card to copy the data to.

4

Select an option:
• To create a new file, select 

Add New File

, and enter a 

name.

• To add the information to an existing file, select the file 

from the list, and select 

Save to Card

.

Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card

You can copy maps from the chartplotter to a memory card for 

use with HomePort.

1

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2

Select 

Nav Info

 > 

Manage Data

 > 

Data Transfer

.

3

Select 

Copy Built-In Map

.

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 

from HomePort to a Chartplotter

Before you can copy data to the chartplotter, you must have the 

latest version of the HomePort software program loaded on your 

computer and a memory card installed in the chartplotter.

Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory card.
For more information, see the HomePort help file.

Backing Up Data to a Computer

1

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2

Select 

Nav Info

 > 

Manage Data

 > 

Data Transfer

 > 

Save to 

Card

.

3

Select a file name from the list, or select 

Add New File

.

4

Select 

Save to Card

.

5

Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card reader 

attached to a computer.

6

Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory card.

7

Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location 

on the computer.

Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter

1

Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to 

the computer.

2

Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card, 

into a folder named Garmin\UserData.

3

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

4

Select 

Nav Info

 > 

Manage Data

 > 

Data Transfer

 > 

Replace 

from Card

.

Saving System Information to a Memory 

Card

You can save system information to a memory card as a 

troubleshooting tool. A product support representative may ask 

you to use this information to retrieve data about the network.

1

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

System Information

 > 

Garmin 

Devices

 > 

Save to Card

.

3

If necessary, select the memory card to save system 

information to.

4

Remove the memory card.

Clearing Saved Data

You can remove saved user data from the device memory. User 

data includes waypoints, routes, Auto Guidance paths, tracks, 

and boundaries. 

1

Select 

Nav Info

 > 

Manage Data

 > 

Clear User Data

.

2

Select an option.

NOTICE

If you select All, all the data you have saved will be removed, 

except Garmin Quickdraw contours data.
If you are connected to another device and User Data 

Sharing is enabled, data is removed from all connected 

devices.

Appendix

Cleaning the Screen

NOTICE

Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective 

coating.
The device is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which 

is very sensitive to waxes and abrasive cleaners.

1

Apply an eyeglass lens cleaner specified as safe for anti-

reflective coatings to the cloth.

2

Gently wipe the screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

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