Operation Manual

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Importance
1. The compass should be calibrated before use.
2. The compass must be kept in a level position when in use.
3. Compass readings are easily affected by disturbing sources of magnetism, so the compass should always be
used in the open air.
To calibrate the compass
1. Hold down D until “CAL” is shown on the display, which indicates the calibration screen.
2. Rotate the product slowly for 2 complete rotations.
* Each rotation must last for at least 15 seconds.
3. Press D and the ten-degree digit starts to flash on the display, which indicates the declination angle setting
screen.
* Press A will end calibration skipping the declination angle setting. In this case, the declination angle is set to
0 degree.
4. Use A (+) and B (-) to change the setting. Holding down either button scrolls the setting at high speed.
5. Press C to advance to the next setting as in the following:
* When E or W is flashing, press A or B to switch between East and West.
* You should consult your local organization for information of declination. Declination angles for major cities
are listed below for reference only.
City Declination Angle
City Declination Angle City Declination Angle
Anchorage 22° E Jerusalem 3° E Rio De Janeiro 21° W
Atlanta 4° W London 4° W San Francisco 15° E
Auckland 19° E Little Rock 3° E Seattle 19° E
Berne 0° E Livingston, MT 14° E Shanghai 5° W
Bombay 1° W Munich 1° E Stockholm 4° E
Boston 16° W New York City 14° W Toronto 11° W
Calgary 18° W Orlando 5° W Vaduz 0° E
Canberra 12° E Oslo 2° W Vancouver 20° W
Chicago 3° W Paris 2° W Washington DC 10° W
Denver 10° E Reykjavik 19° W Wellington 22° E
6. Press D to end calibration.
* If “ERR” indicating error is displayed, calibrate the compass again.
* If there is no button operation for 2-3 minutes during calibration or at declination angle setting screen, the
display will return to Compass mode automatically.
To take bearings
1. Press A, bearings will be taken and shown for about 10 seconds.
* If no bearing is being taken, the display shows “----”.
2. Hold down A, bearings will be taken and shown continuously and for 10 seconds more after A is released.
TENS OF DEGREE DEGREE E/W
C
C C