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Gpsmap 60 gps navigation using tracks – Garmin GPSMAP 60 User Manual

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GPSmap 60

GPS Navigation

Using Tracks

Saved Track Page

4. The Saved Track Page allows you to rename the track, view the

track distance, view the calculated area encompassed by the

track (an area is defined even if the track is open ended) and

specify a color for the track when displayed on the map page

(Show On Map). On-screen buttons at the bottom of the page

allow you to Save the track (OK), delete, view it on the Map, and

navigate the track back to any point along the track (TracBack).

To view a Track on the Map:

1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log

displayed, highlight the Map button and press ENTER to display

the Map Page.

2. A map showing the entire track appears with Begin and End

markers. Any User Waypoints added to the Track will be displayed

as well.

To calculate the area of a Track:

1. With the Track Log Page displayed and the Track Log On, press the

MENU key, highlight the Area Calculation option and press ENTER.

2. Press ENTER to start the calculation as you begin to move and

define the area’s boundaries. The page now displays a Stop

button.

3. When you have completed defining the area, press

ENTER to

display the page with a Save button.

4. Press ENTER again to save the new track to the Saved Tracks List.

Saved Track on the Map Page

Area Calculation

Option

Start

Calculation

Stop Calculation

Save Calculated Track