Garmin GPSMAP 60 Owner's Manual

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8GPSmap 60GPS NavigationThe Map PageThe Map PagePosition ArrowThe Map ScaleThe Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text“Track Up”ModeNorthOrientationArrowData FieldsGuidance Text“North Up”Modewith Maporiented withNorth at the topStreet LevelDetailedMappingUsing the Map PageThe Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 60. TheMap Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your currentlocation. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key and viewyour progress when navigating. When in the “Track Up” mode (orientedin the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the top leftcorner to orient the map. When in the “North Up” mode the map isoriented like a paper map. When you activate the Track Log feature, yourpath of movement is indicated by a dotted line. The map display can bechanged to “Night” mode for easier viewing in dim light. The factory setdefault automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset.The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, high-ways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail thanthe basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.)because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloadedfrom a CD-ROM program.You can use the Map Page to do the following:• Determine your current location and progress while moving.• Select and save a map point as a waypoint.• Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayedon the map.• Customize the map display to your requirements.