Digital Compass
You can use the Compass Mode to determine the direction of north, and to check your bearing to a destination.
Important!
Check the information at the link below to find out how to ensure correct readings.
Taking a Compass Reading
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Enter the Compass Mode.
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Keeping the watch level, point 12 o’clock in the direction of your desired objective.
This displays [COMP] and starts digital compass readings.
The second hand points North. The digital display shows one of 16 literal direction indications or the bearing angle.
To retrigger the compass operation, press (C).
Interpreting Bearing Readings
Directions: N (North), E (East), W (West), S (South)
Note
Normally the compass indicates magnetic north. You can also configure settings to indicate true north.
After the initial reading is displayed, the watch will continue to take readings about every second for about the next 60 seconds. The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically about 60 seconds after you press (C).
Full Auto Light will not illuminate the face while a compass operation is in progress.
If an alarm or other beeper sounds, or if you turn on illumination by pressing (E) while a compass operation is in progress, the compass operation will be suspended momentarily. The compass operation will resume when the beeper stops, or illumination turns off.
You can use CASIO WATCHES to record location information and then use the watch to display the distance and bearing to the recorded location.
Aligning a Map with Actual Surroundings (Setting a Map)
Setting a map means to align the map so the directions indicated on it are aligned with the actual directions of your location. Once you set a map, you can more easily get a grasp of the relationship between map markings and actual geographic contours. To set a map with this watch, align north on the map with the north indication of the watch. Once you set the map, you can compare your bearing on the map with your surroundings, which will help you determine your current location and destination.
Note that map reading skills and experience are required to determine your current location and destination on a map.
Saving a Bearing to a Destination (Bearing Memory)
You can record the bearing to a destination. The recorded bearing is indicated by the bearing hand. This makes it possible for you to progress towards a target destination even when visibility is poor.
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Enter the Compass Mode.
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Keeping the watch horizontal, point 12 o’clock in the direction of the objective your want to record.
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Press (D).
The direction of the 12 o’clock position of the watch is recorded as the destination direction.
To clear a recorded bearing, hold down (D) for at least two seconds.
Calibrating Compass Readings
Calibrating Compass Readings
Perform figure 8 or three-point calibration whenever you notice the watch’s compass readings differ 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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Enter the Compass Mode.
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Loosen the crown and then pull it out.
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Press (C).
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Push the crown back in and then lock it.
This displays 
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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 the calibration operation is successful, [OK] will appear on the display.
Note
If calibration fails, the watch returns to its state in step 2 of this procedure. Perform the steps again starting from step 3.
3-Point Calibration
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Enter the Compass Mode.
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Loosen the crown and then pull it out.
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Press (B).
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While keeping the watch horizontal, press (C).
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Rotate the watch 180 degrees, taking care to be as exact as possible.
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Press (C).
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Turn the watch over so the LCD is pointing at the ground.
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While keeping the watch horizontal, press (C).
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Push the crown back in and then lock it.
This displays .
This displays [
1].
This starts calibration of the first point, which causes [ WAIT] to appear on the display. When calibration is successful, indicators appear on the display in the following sequence: [OK] 
[Turn 180°] [
2].
This starts calibration of the second point, which causes [ WAIT] to appear on the display. When the calibration operation is completed successfully, [OK] will appear, and then [TURN] and [OVER] will alternate on the display.
This starts calibration of the third point, which causes [WAIT] to appear on the display. When the calibration operation is successful, [OK] will appear on the display.
Note
If you do not perform any operation for about two minutes after pulling out the crown, crown operations will automatically become disabled. If that happens, push the crown back in and then pull it out again.
If calibration fails, the watch returns to its state in step 2 of this procedure. If this happens, restart the above procedure from step 3.
Setting Up for True North Readings (Magnetic Declination Calibration)
If you want the watch to indicate true north instead of magnetic north, you need to specify your current location’s magnetic declination direction (east or west) and declination angle.
The magnetic declination angle value can be set in 1° (degree) units only. Use a value that is closest to the angle you want to set.
Example: For an angle of 7.4°, set 7°.
Example: For an angle of 7°40’ (7 degrees, 40 minutes), set 8°.
Note
Magnetic declination angles (east or west) and angle degree values for specific locations can be found on geographic maps, mountain climbing maps, and other maps that include contour lines.
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Enter the Compass Mode.
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Loosen the crown and then pull it out.
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Press (B).
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Press (B).
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Rotate the crown to select a magnetic declination direction and angle settings as desired.
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Push the crown back in and then lock it.
This displays .
This displays [ 1].
This displays [DEC] and the current magnetic declination setting.
Setting range: 90° west to 90° east
[OFF]: Magnetic north
[E]: East declination (Magnetic north is east of true north.)
[W]: West declination (Magnetic north is west of true north.)
To return the setting to [OFF], press (A) and (C) at the same time.
Note
If you do not perform any operation for about two minutes after pulling out the crown, crown operations will automatically become disabled. If that happens, push the crown back in and then pull it out again.
Magnetic North and True North
There are actually two types of north: magnetic north and true north.
Magnetic north: North indicated by the needle of a compass
True north: Direction to the North Pole
As shown in the illustration below, magnetic north and true north are not the same.
Note
The north indicated on commercially available maps is normally true north.
Digital Compass Reading Precautions
Location During Use
Taking readings near sources of strong magnetism can cause reading error. Keep the watch away from the following types of items.
Permanent magnets (magnetic accessories, etc.), metal objects, high-voltage wires, aerial wires, electrical household appliances (TVs, computers, cellphones, etc.)
Note that correct direction readings are not possible indoors, especially inside of reinforced concrete structures.
Accurate direction readings are not possible on electric trains, on boats, on aircraft, etc.
Storage Location
Exposure of the watch to magnetism can affect the accuracy of digital compass readings. Keep the watch away from the types of items below.
Permanent magnets (magnetic accessories, etc.), metal objects, electrical household appliances (TVs, computers, cellphones, etc.)