The three segments at the edge of the display mark the magnetic north pole.
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In order to save power, the compass goes off after ca. 2 minutes (all segments at the edge of
the display are activated). Briefly press the key “ALM” to re-activate the compass.
Notes on the compass function
If you have never used a compass (e.g. for navigation when out walking), we recommend further reading; you
can also find detailed information on the Internet.
Please note:
• When using the compass display, keep the device away from magnets, or devices that can cause magnet-
ic fields (e. g. electric motors, loudspeakers, transformers, power supply lines or similar). Furthermore, keep
far enough away from metal parts, cables and electronic devices (depending on the object size).
• Never use the compass function in moving vehicles or in buildings that are built with ferroconcrete.
• As with all other conventional magnetic compasses, the compass indicates the direction of the magnetic
north pole However, this differs from the geographic north pole.
• In a radius of about 2000km around the north and the south magnetic poles, it is not possible to take a reli-
able reading with conventional magnetic compasses.
• Do not use the compass for uses where professional equipment is required.
• Calibrate the compass at start-up and after changing the battery. It is also necessary to recalibrate the com-
pass if the compass is far away from where it was first calibrated (e.g. after a car or airplane trip).
Magnetic variation (declination)
• As with all other conventional magnetic compasses the compass
indicates the direction of the magnetic north pole (A). However, its
position differs from the geographic north pole (B). However,
maps always show directions and positions based on the geo-
graphic north pole.
The angular difference between the magnetic north pole (A) and
the geographic north pole (B) is called the magnetic variation
(declination) (C).
• Depending on the location on the Earth, this angle is indicated in
west or east values.
To calibrate the compass, a correction value has to be entered. If
the exact correction value for your location is not known, please
observe the following table. Select the country or city closest to
your location.
Country
City
Variation
Country
City
Variation
Afghanistan Kabul
2,
E
Australia
Canberra
12, E
Austria
Vienna
2, E
Bahrain
Manama
2, E
Bangladesh
Dhaka
0
Belgium
Brussels
1, W
Brasil
Brasilia
19, W
Canada
Ottawa
14, W
Chile
Santiago
5, E
China
Beijing
6, W
China
Hongkong
2, W
Costa Rica
San Jose
0
Cuba
Havana
3, W
Czech Republic Prague
2, E
Denmark
Copenhagen
1, E
Egypt
Cairo
3, E
England
London
3, W
Finland
Helsinki
6, E
France
Paris
1, W
Germany
Berlin
1, E
Greece
Athens
3, E
Hungary
Budapest
4, E
India
New Delhi
1, E
Indonesia
Jakarta
1, E
Israel
Jerusalem
3, E
Italy
Rome
1, E
Japan
Tokyo
7, W
Jordan
Amman
3, E
Kenya
Nairobi
1, E
Korea
Seoul
7, W
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
1, E
Mexico
Mexico City
6, E
Example 1:
Example 2:
By entering the correction value the compass can calculate and automatically display the correct value.
Example 1:
West declination 23° (in the table “23, W”), uncorrected reading 323°, corrected reading 300°
Example 2:
East declination 22° (in the table “22-E”), uncorrected reading 278°, corrected reading 300°
C
C
A
B
Calibrating the compass
• Hold the compass so that the display is in a horizontal position and points vertically upwards. E.g. place the
compass on a flat surface and keep it away form metal parts, magnets etc. as described above.
• Activate the compass mode by briefly pressing the key “ALM” (this is also necessary, if the compass goes
off after 2 minutes to save power).
• Keep the key “ALM” pressed until “CAL is shown in the display.
• Now, turn the compass twice in a clockwise direction (two full revolutions of 360°). Every 360° revolution
must last at least 20 seconds (max. 1 minute).
Following, briefly press the key “ALM”.
• “W” (western declination) or “E” (eastern declination) flashes in the display. Switch between both indexes
by briefly pressing the key “SEL”.
• Briefly press the key “ALM”, the declination value flashes. Set the value with the key “SEL” (keep pressed
for quick settings).
• Confirm the setting by briefly pressing the key “ALM”. “ON” or “OFF” flashes in the display. Here, you can
turn the declinatin function on (“ON”) or off (“OFF”) with the key “SEL”. Only if the function is turned on
(“ON”), the set declination value will be used.
• By pressing the key “ALM” once more the calibration is completed.
Disposal
a) Product
Electronic devices are recyclable and must not be disposed of in the household waste!
Dispose of the unserviceable product according to the relevant statutory regulations.
b) Batteries and rechargable batteries
The end user is legally obliged (Battery Regulation) to return used batteries and rechargeable batteries. Do
not dispose of used batteries via the domestic waste!
Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances are marked with the symbols
shown, to indicate that disposal in the domestic waste is forbidden. The symbols for the rele-
vant heavy metals are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead (designation can be found on bat-
tery/rechargeable battery under the trash icons on the bottom left).
You can dispose of your used batteries/rechargeable batteries free of charge at your commu-
nity’s collection point or any place where batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold!
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
Battery type: ..................................................1x CR2032
Battery life: ....................................................About 1 year, depending on the use of the compass function
and the background illumination
These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240
Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or
the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor.
Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in
technology and equipment reserved.
© Copyright 2008 by Conrad Electronic SE.
Declination
23° W
Point A
Magnetic
direction
323°
Compensation for the west (W)
Geographic North
Actual
direction
300°
Point A
Object B
Declination
22° E
Geographic North
Magnetic
direction
278°
Compensation for the east (E) declination
Magnetic
North
Actual
direction
300°
Point A
Object B
Nepal
Kathmandu
0
New Zealand
Wellington
22, E
Norway
Oslo
0
Pakistan
Islamabad
2, E
Philippines
Manila
1, W
Portugal
Lisbon
5, W
Russia
Moscow
9, E
Sweden
Stockholm
3, E
Switzerland
Bern
0
Singapore
Singapore
0
Spain
Madrid
3, W
South Africa
Cape Town
23, W
Taiwan
Taipei
3, W
Thailand
Bangkok
0
The Netherlands Amsterdam
1, W
USA
Atlanta
4, W
USA
Boston
16, W
USA
Denver
10, E
USA
Harrisburg
11, W
USA
Honolulu
10, E
USA
Jackson
1, E
USA
Juneau
25, W
USA
Little Rock
2, E
USA
Oklahoma City
6, E
USA
Phoenix, Az.
12, E
USA
Sacramento
16, E
USA
Saint-Paul
2, E
USA
Salem
18, E
USA
Salt Lake City
14, E
USA
Santa Fe
10, E
USA
Washington D.C. 10, W
