Calibrating Compass Readings
Perform calibration whenever you notice the watch’s compass readings are different from those of another compass, or before setting out on a climb or trek.
- Note that accurate compass readings and/or calibration will not be possible in an area where strong magnetism is present.
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1.Press (A).
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This displays the Digital Compass Mode setting screen.
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2.Rotate the rotary switch to move the pointer to [CALIBRATION].
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3.Press the rotary switch.
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4.While keeping the watch horizontal, press (D).
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This starts calibration of the first point, which causes [PLEASE WAIT] to appear on the display. [ROTATE 180°] will appear when calibration is successful.
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5.Keeping the LCD of the watch pointing upwards, rotate it 180 degrees. Be as exact as possible.
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6.While keeping the watch horizontal, press (D).
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This starts calibration of the second point, which causes [PLEASE WAIT] to appear on the display. [TURN OVER] will appear when calibration is successful.
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7.Turn the watch over so the LCD is pointing at the ground.
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8.While keeping the watch horizontal, press (D).
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This starts calibration of the third point, which causes [PLEASE WAIT] to appear on the display. [SUCCESSFUL] will appear when calibration is successful. A few seconds later, the watch will return to the Digital Compass screen.