Module No. 5470

Calibrating Compass Readings (Bidirectional Calibration)

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.

1.Pull out the crown.

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

This starts calibration of the first point, which causes [arrowU WAIT] to appear on the display. If calibration is successful, indicators will appear on the display in the following sequence: [OK] arrowR [Turn 180°] arrowR [arrowD 2].

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

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4.Press (C).

This starts calibration of the second point, which causes [arrowD WAIT] to appear on the display. [OK] will appear on the display if calibration is successful.

5.Push the crown back in to complete the setting operation.