Module No. 5594

Calibrating Compass Readings

Perform figure 8 or two-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.

Figure 8 calibration

1.Enter the Compass Mode.

2.Hold down (D) for at least two seconds. Release the button when [SET] starts flashing and then Infinity appears on the display.

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3.Press (C).

Move your arm in a figure 8 pattern as shown in the illustrations below.

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  • Allow your wrist to twist.
  • Keep your arm as far as possible from your body as you move it.
  • The Infinity symbol will stop flashing on the display while calibration is in progress.
  • When calibration is successful, [OK] will appear on the display and the watch will return to the Digital Compass screen. This completes the calibration operation.

2-Point Calibration

1.Enter the Compass Mode.

2.Hold down (D) for at least two seconds. Release the button when [SET] starts flashing and then Infinity appears on the display.

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3.Press (E).

This causes [arrowU 1] to appear on the display.

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

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

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

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6.Press (C).

  • This starts calibration of the second point, which causes [WAIT] to appear on the display.
  • When calibration is successful, [OK] will appear on the display and the watch will return to the Digital Compass screen. This completes the calibration operation.

Auto Calibration

Your watch performs auto bearing calibration.

  • When bearing calibration starts, the second hand will move to 12 o’clock, and the digital display contents will flash.
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