Garmin GPSMAP 60C Owner's Manual

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72GPSmap 60CAppendicesConnecting the GPSmap 60Cto a ComputerInterfacing the GPSmap 60CThe GPSmap is provided with interface connection to a PC usingeither a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to yourcomputer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from GarminMapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, andtracks from the GPSmap 60C to MapSource. Refer to the MapSourceUser’s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs.To connect to your computer using the USB connector:1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 60Cand insert the smaller connector on the USB cable (providedwith the unit) into the matching port.2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port.3. Set your GPSmap 60C interface setting to GARMIN format. (Seepage 44.To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connec-tor:1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of theGPSmap 60C and insert the round indexed connector on thecable into the matching port.2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or otherappropriate device.3. Set your GPSmap 60C interface setting to the appropriateinterface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 44.Universal SerialBus (USB) PortSerialCommunicationsPortLift Cover Lift Cover