Calibrating Compass Readings
Perform 3-point or figure 8 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.
3-Point Calibration
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1.Enter the Compass Mode.
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2.Hold down (A) for at least two seconds.
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This displays the Digital Compass Mode setting screen.
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3.Use (A) and (D) to move the pointer to [CALIBRATION].
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4.Press (C).
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5.Use (A) and (D) to move the pointer to [3-POINT].
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6.Press (C).
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This displays the 3-point calibration screen.
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7.While keeping the watch horizontal, press (C).
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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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8.Keeping the LCD of the watch pointing upwards, rotate it 180 degrees. Be as exact as possible.
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9.While keeping the watch horizontal, press (C).
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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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10.Turn the watch over so the LCD is pointing at the ground.
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11.While keeping the watch horizontal, press (C).
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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.
Figure 8 calibration
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1.Enter the Compass Mode.
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2.Hold down (A) for at least two seconds.
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This displays the Digital Compass Mode setting screen.
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3.Use (A) and (D) to move the pointer to [CALIBRATION].
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4.Press (C).
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5.Use (A) and (D) to move the pointer to [FIGURE 8].
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6.Press (C).
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This displays the figure 8 calibration screen.
When the screen shown above appears, move your arm in a figure 8 pattern as shown in the illustrations below.
- Allow your wrist to twist.
- Keep your arm as far as possible from your body as you move it.
- [SUCCESSFUL] will appear when calibration is successful. A few seconds later, the watch will return to the Digital Compass screen.