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I previously had the same problem with my 60CS; was hard to get it to turn on, had to take batteries out to turn off. This suggestion from Garmin Support to update the software and master reset the unit fixed the problem:
Thank you for contacting Garmin International.
If you are able to get the unit turned on, then I recommend updating the
software and performing a Master Reset. Please do the update first. Then
if after testing to see if the problem is not fixed, then please perform
the reset. Please respond back to this email if you need further
assistance.
Please follow these instructions to update the software on your device.
If you already have the WebUpdater program on your computer, then skip
down to step 11. If not, then to download WebUpdater to your computer,
please follow these steps:
1. Please go to the WebUpdater webpage by clicking on the following
link: http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection....ct=999-99999-27.
2. You will see a number of links labeled Download. Click on the
Download that pertains to your computer program.
3. At the bottom of the screen, please click on ?I agree to the above
terms and want to proceed to the download page. ?
4. Click on Download.
5. You will be asked if you want to Run or Save the file, please click
Run.
6. After the file downloads, you may receive a security warning; if you
do, please click Run.
7. Please select your setup language and click Next (the following
instructions are based on the English selection).
8. You will see a new window; please click Next.
9. A license agreement will appear; please agree to the terms and then
click Next.
10. You will see the destination folder, please click Next.
11. Click Install; the WebUpdater installation will begin.
12. After the installation, please ensure that there is a checkmark next
to Yes, I want to launch WebUpdater now and then click Finish.
13. The WebUpdater program will launch - again, please ensure that your
unit is connected to the computer and turned on.
14. Click Next; you should then see your device listed (if you do not,
then please click on Find Device). Once your device is listed, please
click Next.
15. A new window will appear with information about the update for your
unit, please click Next. If the latest update is on your device, then
choose to look for additional updates and skip to step 17.
16. A new license agreement will appear, please click that you agree and
then click Next.
17. The unit's internal operating system/software (sometimes called
"firmware") will then be updated.
18. Once the download is complete, there may be additional software to
be downloaded.
19. Follow the onscreen instruction to download the additional software.
Be sure to put a check mark by each additional update.
20. Once you have completed the download, then you may now disconnect
the unit; it is ready to use.
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To perform a Master Reset, please do the following steps:
NOTE: By doing this reset, ALL user information will be ERASED and ALL
settings will be defaulted back to the factory settings. Please make
sure to save all information to the computer before doing reset.
1. Power the unit Off.
2. Hold the Page + Enter (holding the joystick in) + Power button for 5
seconds.
3. On the screen, a pop up box will appear saying ?ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT
TO DELETE ALL USER DATA?? Click yes.
4. Leave the device outside for a minimum of 20 minutes with a clear
view of the sky.
With Best Regards,
Mark R
Product Support Specialist
Outdoor/Fitness Team
Garmin International
913-397-8200
800-800-1020
913-440-8280 (fax) Att: Mark R
www.garmin.com