Garmin GPSMAP 60C Owner's Manual

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Contents

7GPSmap 60CStatus BarBattery PowerAuxiliary PowerAcquiring Satellites2-Dimension Navigation3-Dimension NavigationAlarm is SetUSB is ConnectedBacklight is OnGetting StartedThe Main Page FeaturesStatus Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen MessagesAt the top of each page, a Status Bar (which is always displayed)provides current status information for several unit features.• Power to the unit is provided by batteries or from an auxiliarysource (AC or DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon displays theremaining power as the battery becomes depleted.• Satellite signal status is shown when searching for (acquiring)satellites, when a two-dimensional fix is attained and when four ormore satellites have been received (three dimensional fix).• Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit. When On, ituses a significant amount of battery power. This icon displayswhen the backlight is functioning.• The Alarm Clock icon displays whenever the Alarm is set.• The USB cable icon displays when the unit is in communi-cation with a PC Universal Serial Bus.You can adjust the backlight level by pressing down on the POWERkey and releasing. Then tap the POWER key or ROCKER key Up/Downarrows to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See page 46for information on changing the display colors and backlight timeoutand brightness levels.Whenever a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, anon-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence. In each case,the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Pressing theENTER key acknowledges the message and closes the window. On-Screen MessagesBacklight AdjustmentSlider(Brightness variesaccording to batterypower level.)