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 60, it must initialize (determine its location
by searching for satellites that are in position over your current loca-
tion). Press the
MENU
key to use the Location option from the Sat-
ellite 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 60 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
60 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 60 operates on two “AA” batteries (not included),
which are located in the the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH
batteries may be used (see page 43 of the Owner’s Manual to set
the battery type). Stored data will not be lost when 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,
lift the D-Ring and turn it
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.
When replacing batteries, use only new or
fully charged batteries. Do not mix Alka-
line and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable
batteries may typically have less capacity
than disposable batteries.
Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS or
key beep tones can significantly reduce
battery life.
Battery Cover
Backlight/Contrast
Adjustment Slider
IN
OUT
FIND
PAGE
MARK
ENTR
QUIT
V
V
V
V
MENU
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 Key -
Press and release at any time to view the
Find Menu Page. Press and hold for MOB 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 Key -
Press to cycle through the main pages.
Press when using the on-screen keyboard to close.
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 and data or confirm on-screen messages.
ROCKER Key -
Move Up/Down or Right/Left to
move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen
buttons and icons, enter data or move the map
panning arrow.
If the GPSmap 60 can’t get past the “Acquiring Satellites” message
or you get a “Lost Satellite Signal” message, move to a new location
away from tall overhead obstacles.
Satellite Page
Displays your location coordinates, position accuracy, a view of the satellites
overhead, and a 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).
• Use Map Page to
mark your location.
Status Bar
3D GPS
indicator
Received
Satellite icon
Position Bug indi-
cates your direction
of movement
Satellite Signal
Strength Bars
Adjusting the Backlighting and Contrast
Lighting conditions may make it difficult to view the GPSmap
60 display. If so, you may need to turn on the backlighting and
adjust it to the desired level of brightness. You can also change
the contrast level for improved readability.
Viewing the Main Pages
Information you need for basic navigation using the
GPSmap 60 is provided by the Main Pages. To view these pages,
press the
PAGE
key repeatedly to cycle from one to another.
1. With the GPSmap 60 On, press and
release the
POWER
key to display the
Backlight/Contrast Adjustment Sliders.
2. Press and release the
POWER
key or
use the Up/Down Rocker keys to
increase the brightness level.
3. Use the Left/Right Rocker keys to
adjust the contrast level.
4. Allow the Adjustment Slider to close
on its own or press the
ENTER
key.
Satellite Page -
Provides reference for satellites being tracked.
Trip Computer Page -
Provides trip and navigation data.
Map Page -
Displays a map and your movements.
Compass Page -
Provides guidance to a destination.
Main Menu -
A directory of advanced features and settings.
Satellite
Page
Trip Computer
Page
Map
Page
Compass
Page
Main
Menu
D-Ring
The backlight is factory-set to timeout in 15 seconds unless
connected to an external power source. Refer to “Display Setup“
on page 46 of the Owner’s Manual to change the timeout period
for the backlight and set the contrast percentage.
