Garmin GPS GPS 60 Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

Viewing the Main Pages

Your GPS 60 shows all the information you need to navigate 

on five Main Pages (or screens): the Satellite Page, Trip Computer 
Page, Map Page, Compass Page, and Main Menu Page. Press the 

PAGE

 key to see each Main Page in the order shown.

Entering Data

To enter or change data, use the 

ROCKER

 key and the 

ENTER

 key. Press the 

ROCKER

 key left, right, up, or down to 

highlight a field you want to change. Press 

ENTER

 to select the 

field. Then use the 

ROCKER

 key to select options from a menu 

and press 

ENTER

.

You may need to enter words or 

numbers with the 

ROCKER

 key and an 

on-screen keyboard. To enter data, use 
the 

ROCKER

 key to highlight a letter or 

number. Press 

ENTER

 to select the highlighted letter or number. 

Continue choosing letters with the 

ROCKER

 and 

ENTER

 keys. 

When you are finished, highlight ‘OK’ and press 

ENTER

.

Installing Batteries

The GPS 60 operates on two AA batteries (not included). Alka-

line or NiMH batteries may be used (see the Owner’s Manual for 
directions to set the battery type). Stored data will not be lost when 
batteries are removed.

To install batteries:

1.  Remove the battery cover by 

lifting the D-ring, turning it 
1/4 turn counterclockwise, and 
then pulling the cover away.

2.  Insert the batteries, observing 

the proper polarity.

3.  Reinstall the battery cover by 

connecting the bottom of the 
cover to the bottom of the 
unit. Make sure the tab on the 
cover fits into the slot on the 
unit. Press the cover closed 
and turn the D-ring clockwise 
to lock.

Battery Information

•  When replacing batter-

ies, use only new or fully 
charged batteries.

•  Do not mix Alkaline and 

NiMH batteries. 

•  Disposable batteries typically 

last longer than rechargeable 
batteries. 

•  Extensive use of backlight-

ing, WAAS, or key beep 
tones significantly reduces 
battery life.

Initializing the GPS

Before you can begin using your GPS 60, you must wait for the 

GPS to initialize. This process allows the GPS 60 to receive and store 
satellite information and begin using the satellites for navigation. 
Initialization happens automatically and should take no more than a 
few minutes.

To initialize the unit (acquire 
satellites):

1.  Take your GPS 60 outside where it 

has a clear view of the sky and turn 
it on. The Welcome Page appears, 
followed by the Satellite Page.

2.  Wait while the GPS 60 searches for 

satellite signals. While the unit is 
searching, you will see the message 
‘Acquiring Satellites.’

3.  Once your GPS 60 has acquired 

satellites, your location in coordinates 
appears at the top of the page.

If, for some reason, the GPS 60 is not able to gather the neces-

sary satellite information, try moving away from tall buildings, 
trees, or other obstructions. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more 
instructions.

Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast

If you cannot see the screen of your GPS 60 clearly, adjust the 

brightness and contrast of the backlight.

1.  Press and release the 

POWER

 key.

2.  Press the 

ROCKER

 key up or down to increase 

or decrease screen brightness.

3.  Press the 

ROCKER

 key left or right to change 

the screen contrast. Press 

QUIT

 to exit.

Learning Key Functions

POWER Key—

Press and hold to turn unit on/off. 

Press and release to adjust backlighting and contrast.

IN/OUT Zoom Keys—

From the Map Page, press and 

release 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 Page. Press and hold for Man Overboard.

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 

to exit a page or menu.

PAGE Key—

Press and release to cycle through the 

Main Pages. Press to close the on-screen keyboard.

MENU Key—

Press and release to view a menu for 

each page. Press twice to view the Main Menu.

ENTER Key—

Press and release to select highlighted 

options and data or confirm on-screen messages.

ROCKER Key—

Press left, right, up, or down to move 

through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, and 
icons, enter data, or move the map panning arrow.

IN

OUT

FIND

PAGE

MARK

ENTR

QUIT

V

V

V

V

MENU

Brightness Contrast

Satellite Page

The on-screen keyboard

Satellite 

Page

Trip Computer 

Page

Compass Page

Map Page

Main Menu 

Page

D-Ring

Battery Cover

Battery Compartment

USE BY

: 2009

USE BY

: 2009

Locking Pin 

Slot

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