Module No. 3553

Calibrating Compass Readings

Perform 2-point 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.

2-Point Calibration

  1. Enter the Compass Mode.

  2. Hold down (E) for at least two seconds until the three-line graphic direction pointer flashes at 12 o’clock. Release the button when [CALIBRATION] [-1-] appears on the display.

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  4. While keeping the watch horizontal, press (C).

  5. This starts calibration of the first point, which causes [- - -] to appear on the display. [Turn 180°] appears on the display when calibration is successful, and the three-line graphic direction pointer flashes at 6 o’clock. One second later, [CALIBRATION] [-2-] appears on the display.

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  6. Rotate the watch 180 degrees, taking care to be as exact as possible.

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  8. Press (C).

  9. This starts calibration of the second point, which causes [- - -] to appear on the display.

    When calibration is successful, [OK] appears on the display and the watch returns to the Digital Compass screen.

Note

[ERR] [-1-] appears if calibration fails for some reason. If this happens, restart the above procedure from step 3.

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