GarminGarminGPSMAPGPSMAP60CSx60CSx DataDataCollectionCollection

ObjectiveObjective

Collect:Collect:

- Waypoints- Waypoints- Track Log- Track Log

In the field!

Summary of TopicsSummary of Topics

Mark WaypointsMark Waypoints

Delete WaypointsDelete Waypoints

Collect Track LogCollect Track Log

View Active Track AreaView Active Track Area

Collecting Track SegmentsCollecting Track Segments

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Your Garmin 60CSxYour Garmin 60CSx

Mark Current Location

Page Zoom In

Page Zoom Out

Rocker

Find Menu

Cancel Data Entry or Exit a Page

Press Twice to View Main Menu

Press & Release to Cycle Through

Main Pages. Press and Hold to Turn Compass On/Off

Your Garmin 60CSxYour Garmin 60CSxYour GPS has six main pages:• Satellite Page• Trip Computer Page• Map Page• Compass Page• Altimeter Page• Main Menu

Each page has an Options Menu. To view the Options Menu for a page, press MENU key once on the page

Reminder – Reminder – When you Turn on When you Turn on

GPS Check Satellite GPS Check Satellite PagePage Check number of

satellites highlighted in blue–minimum 3 satellites required

Check accuracy of signal, the lower the number the better Bar graph at bottom

of window shows strength of signals from each satellite

Mark Mark WaypointWaypoint

Press and Press and hold Markhold Mark

-All values frozen-No values stored yet

Modify Mark Waypoint PageModify Mark Waypoint Page

Waypoint Symbol

DO NOT EDIT – needed for ArcView/ArcGIS

Waypoint Name, max 14 characters

Current Position

Current Elevation

Show Waypoint on Map Page

Save WaypointSave WaypointTo accept the waypoint as is, highlight OK with the rocker and press ENTER.

To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, move the rocker to the appropriate field and press ENTER. After making changes, highlight OK and press ENTER. You can edit waypoints as you create them or at a later date.

Deleting WaypointsDeleting WaypointsPress the FIND button

and highlight the Waypoints option.

Deleting WaypointsDeleting WaypointsUse the rocker to select the

waypoint you want to delete and press ENTER.

Highlight the Delete button and press

ENTER.

Deleted waypoints can’t be recovered!

Collect Track in Active Collect Track in Active Track LogTrack Log

Press ENTER when Tracks is selected to open the Track Log

Press MENU twice to access the Track Log page on your GPS.

Track Log SetupTrack Log Setup

Be sure the Track Log is turned on. Move the rocker to highlight On

an press ENTER

Once Track Log is turned On, highlight

Setup and press ENTER

Track Log SetupTrack Log Setup

Select a color for your track log. Press ENTER to see color options

Deselect the Wrap When Full Option to ensure that no track log data gets erased. Press ENTER to uncheck

Records Track Log based on distance, time, or auto. Press ENTER to open

Will change based upon the selection made in Record Method.

View Active Track LogView Active Track LogTo view your current Track Log, select the TracBack option by pressing ENTER

Save Track LogSave Track LogIf you wish to save your current Track Log, scroll up to Save and press ENTER. Select Yes or No and press ENTER again

To review saved Track Logs, highlight the log in the Saved Tracks menu and press ENTER. You can edit, map or delete your Track Log from this frame. When finished, highlight Ok and press ENTER

View total area of Track Log

Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu. Select Tracks icon and press ENTER. Highlight the Save button and press ENTER.

Saving a Portion of Current Saving a Portion of Current Track LogTrack Log

Select No and press ENTER when this message appears.

Use the Rocker to move the pointer to the place on the track line that you want to be the beginning point, press ENTER.

Saving a Portion of Current Saving a Portion of Current Track LogTrack Log

Move the Rocker to where you want your end point to be and press ENTER

A “Saving Track” message will appear followed by the Saved Track Page

With Ok highlighted, press ENTER. A new track will be created in the Track Log main page

Enjoy Using Your GPS!Enjoy Using Your GPS!