Garmin GPSMAP 60C User Manual

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GPSmap 60C

Appendix

Connecting the GPSmap 60C

to a Computer

Interfacing the GPSmap 60C

The GPSmap 60C is provided with interface connection to a PC
using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your
computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin
MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and
tracks from the GPSmap 60C to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource
User’s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs.
To connect to your computer using the USB connector:
1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM pro-

vided with your GPSmap 60C on your PC. USB drivers, required for
USB interfacing, are installed when you run the CD-ROM. Do not
connect the USB cable until these drivers have been installed.

2. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap

60C and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the
matching port.

3. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port.
To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector:
1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the

GPSmap 60C and insert the round indexed connector on the
cable into the matching port.

2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other

appropriate device.

3. Set your GPSmap 60C interface setting to the appropriate

interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 46.

Universal Serial

Bus (USB) Port

Serial

Communications

Port

Lift Cover