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
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1.Enter the Compass Mode.
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2.Hold down (D) for at least two seconds. Release the button when [SET] starts flashing and then appears on the display.
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3.Press (C).
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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.
- The 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
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1.Enter the Compass Mode.
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2.Hold down (D) for at least two seconds. Release the button when [SET] starts flashing and then appears on the display.
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3.Press (E).
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This causes [ 1] to appear on the display.
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4.While keeping the watch horizontal, press (C).
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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] [TURN] [180°] [ 2].
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5.Rotate the watch 180 degrees, taking care to be as exact as possible.
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6.Press (C).
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- 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.