Compass Mode
- Compass Directions and Bearing Directions
9.4
Magnetic Declination Compensation
• To compensate for an object's bearing, either subtract westerly (W) magnetic
declination or add easterly (E) magnetic declination with the magnetic bearing.
• Example 1: Westerly magnetic declination 23° and the compass needle points
323°.
• TB = MB - W. When MB = 323°; W =23°
• TB = 323° - 23°
• TB = 300°
• The true bearing is 300°.
• Example 2: Easterly magnetic declination 22° and the compass needle points 278°.
• TB = MB + E. When MB = 278°; E = 22°
• TB = 278° + 22°
• TB = 300°
• The true bearing is 300°.
• The Watch allows you to compensate the compass bearing at a place where the
magnetic declination is either Westerly declination or Easterly declination.
• Check the coming section "Calibrating the Compass" for more details of the setting.
Compensate the Bearing
with Westerly (W) Magnetic Declination
magnetic bearing
323°
true bearing
300°
true north
0°
magnetic declination
23°W
magnetic
north
point A
object B
True Bearing (TB) =
Magnetic Bearing (MB) - Westerly Magnetic Declination (W)
300° (TB) = 323° (MB) - 23° (W)
Compensate the Bearing
with Easterly (E) Magnetic Declination
magnetic
bearing
278°
true bearing
300°
true north
0°
magnetic declination
22°E
magnetic
north
point A
object B
True Bearing (TB) =
Magnetic Bearing (MB) - Easterly Magnetic Declination (E)
300° (TB) = 278° (MB) - 22° (E)
Compass Mode
- Magnetic Declination in Major Cities
9.5
NOTE:
Since magnetic declinations will be changed with time, it is recommended to check the updated
data from following sites: http://www.magnetic-declination.com &
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomagmodels/Declination.jsp
No. Country/Place Major City Declination
1 Afghanistan Kabul
+3E
2 Australia
Canberra
+12E
3 Austria
Vienna
+3E
4 Bahrain
Manama
+2E
5 Bangladesh Dhaka
+0E
6 Belgium
Brussels
+0E
7 Brazil
Brasilia
-21W
8 Canada
Ottawa
-14W
9 Chile
Santiago
+3E
10 China
Beijing
-6W
11
China
Hong Kong
-2W
12
Costa Rica
San Jose
-1W
13 Cuba
Havana
-4W
14
Czech Republic
Prague
+3E
15 Denmark
Copenhagen
+3E
16 Egypt
Cairo
+4E
17 Finland
Helsinki
+8E
18 France
Paris
-1W
19 Germany
Berlin
+3E
20 Greece
Athens
+4E
21 Hungary
Budapest
+4E
22
India
New Delhi
+1E
23 Indonesia
Jakarta
+1E
24 Israel
Jerusalem
+4E
25 Italy
Rome
+2E
26 Japan
Tokyo
-7W
27 Jordan
Amman
+4E
28 Kenya
Nairobi
+0E
29 Korea
Seoul
-8W
30
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
+0E
31
Mexico
Mexico City
+6E
32 Nepal
Kathmandu
+0E
33 Netherlands Amsterdam
+0E
34
New Zealand
Wellington
+22E
35 Norway
Oslo
+2E
36 Pakistan
Islamabad
+2E
37 Philippines
Manila
-1W
38 Portugal
Lisbon
-3W
39 Russia
Moscow
+10E
40 Singapore
Singapore
+0E
41
South Africa
Cape Town
-24W
42 Spain
Madrid
-2W
43 Sweden
Stockholm
+5E
44 Switzerland
Bern
+1E
45 Taiwan
Tai-pei
-4W
46 Thailand
Bangkok
-1W
47
UAE
Abu Dhabi
+2E
48
United Kingdom
London
-2W
49
United States
Washington, DC
-11W
50
United States
Juneau
+22E
51
United States
Phoenix
+11E
52
United States
Little Rock
+1E
53
United States
Sacramento
+14E
54
United States
Denver
+9E
55
United States
Atlanta
-4W
56
United States
Honolulu
+10E
57
United States
Boston
-15W
58
United States
Saint Paul
+1E
59
United States
Jackson
+0E
60
United States
Santa Fe
+9E
61
United States
Oklahoma City
+5E
62
United States
Salem
+16E
63
United States
Harrisburg
-11W
64
United States
Salt Lake City
+12E
Precautions for Battery
15
Battery Life
The battery in your FILA watch is estimated to last for 2 years.
Battery Replacement
If the watch is out of battery, you are recommended to go to the
authorized FILA service center for correct battery replacement in
order to retain a valid warranty and avoid any damage on the
water resistance function.
WARNING!
Always keep watch batteries away from children. If swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Batteries contain chemical
substances. They should be disposed of properly according to
local regulations.
Precautions for Water Resistance
14
• Water damage may occur if the push buttons are pressed
under water.
• Should water or condensation appear in the watch, please
check the watch immediately as corrosion of electronic
parts can occur inside the case.
All FILA watches are designed to withstand use as indicated on
the below chart.
Indication
Bathing,
etc
Swimming,
etc
Light spray
perspiration,
light rain, etc
3ATM
(30 meters)
5ATM
(50 meters)
10ATM
(100 meters)
Water-related use
Level of
resistance
Precautions for Straps
• Exposure to water often makes a strap fragile and it may
soon tear.
• Don’t apply perfume or moisturizers around your wrist as
the chemicals can erode the metal, leather and plastic of
watch straps.
• The strap’s condition will depend on the owner’s wearing
habits as well as the climate of the place where the person
lives. An original replacement on straps is possible to be
re-ordered through an authorized service center.
• PU straps are usually very hard wearing, please wash them
with mild soapy water only.
• There may be discoloration for light color and transparent
straps after normal wear for some time.
• In case if there is any severe or persistent skin reaction, such
as severe redness, itching, rash or hives, you should stop
wearing this watch, and consult your doctor.
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• This watch contains electronic components. Never attempt
to open the case or remove the back cover.
• Avoid exposing the watch to extreme temperature,
chemicals which will damage the watch.
• Keep the watch away from the conditions of strong electric
field and static electricity.
• Avoid rough usage or severe impact. The watch is designed
to withstand impact under normal use. It is advisable to
subject it to severe impact or rough usage.
• Clean your watch occasionally with a soft moistened cloth
only. Avoid using chemicals, especially soap as the
waterproof gasket will corrode.
• Store the watch in a dry place when it is not in use.
Care and Maintenance
13
Low Battery Detection
• When low battery is detected, the battery-low icon ‘ ’ will appear for 2
seconds when entering the Time Mode. It is recommended to replace the battery
with a new battery.
• However, if the appearance of low-battery indicator is caused by using the Watch
under very cold condition, the indicator will disappear when normal temperature
returns.
For 3-hand movement, the second hand will move per 2 seconds during low battery.
NOTE:
It is recommended to complete the battery replacement by a certified service
agency because this Watch contains delicate electronic sensors and components.
NOTE:
The memory will be cleared when the battery is replaced. Follow the previous
section "Calibrating the Compass" to calibrate the compass before using the Compass.
Low Battery Detection
10
Low Battery Indication
Power Saving Mode
11
Power Saving Mode
• This Watch has a Power Saving Function which can turn off the LCD display
so that the battery can last longer.
• In the Power Saving Mode, the watch function still works normally. (i.e. The
timekeeping function is still running in Power Saving Mode.)
How to enter/exit the Power Saving Mode
• To enter the Power Saving Mode, hold down the [L/R] button in Current Time
Mode for about 5 seconds. “LCD Off” will be shown before it turns off.
• Press any key in Power Saving Mode to exit this mode and the LCD display
will be resumed.
hold [L/R]
for 5 seconds
Any button
Current Time Mode
M
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Power Saving Mode
(LCD display turned off)
Magnetic Declination
Display
Compass Calibration
Rotation Calibration
Display
[M]
Change
the Setting
Value
Change
the Setting
Value at a
higher
speed
[S/S/C] /
[L/R]
hold
[S/S/C] /
[L/R]
Compass Mode
- Magnetic Declination Mode
9.8
Magnetic Declination Mode
• Check the previous section "Magnetic Declination
in Major Cities" to choose the magnetic declination
of the city which is close to your current position.
The angle will be input into the Watch during the
calibration.
• To select Magnetic Declination Display, press the
[M] button in Rotation Calibration Display.
• When the current magnetic declination appears,
press the [S/S/C] or [L/R] button to increase/
decrease the value.
• When the setting is completed, hold the [M] button
to confirm the setting and exit the adjustment
display.
Compass Mode
hold [M]
hold [M]
SS
C
M
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Compass Mode
- Compass Rotation Calibration Mode
9.7
Rotation Calibration Display
• Hold the [M] button to enter the Compass Setting
Mode.
• Press [S/S/C] button to start calibrating the compass.
Rotate the watch horizontally until the pattern
‘ ’ in the bottom display is completed.
• ‘Done!’ will be shown when the calibration is
completed.
• Hold the [M] button to go back to the Compass
Mode or press the [M] button once to set the
magnetic declination.
Magnetic
Declination
Display
Compass Calibration
Compass Mode
Rotation
Calibration
Display
[S/S/C]
Rotation
Calibration
Complete
Display
Rotate the
Watch
Horizontally
[M]
hold [M]
hold [M]
M
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Compass Mode
- Different Displays
9.2
Normal Display
• In the Compass Mode, normally the upper row of the display shows the compass
direction.
• The lower row of the display shows the bearing direction.
Remark:
Analog movement will be stopped temporarily during compass measurement.
IDLE Display
• If no key is pressed for 1 minute, the watch will go to the IDLE Mode automatically.
To activate the compass again, press any button.
Distortion Display
• If distortion is detected, the bearing direction will flash.
• Please refer to the coming section "Calibrating the Compass" to restore the
compass to normal operation when distortion is detected.
Distortion Display
Compass Mode Display
Normal Display
Idle Display
flashing
Compass Mode
- Compass Directions and Bearing Directions
9.3
Magnetic North
True North
Magnetic
Declination
Magnetic
Declination
What is Magnetic Declination
• The Magnetic North Pole is slightly different from the True North Pole.
• Like most magnetic compass, the Watch points to the Magnetic North Pole. On
the contrary, everything measured on a map is related to the True North Pole.
• The angular difference between Magnetic North Pole and True North Pole is
called magnetic declination. Its magnitude (degrees and minutes) and direction
(easterly and westerly) depend on where you are in the world.
• For advance compass user who intends to perform an accurate navigation, the
compass must be adjusted for magnetic declination.
• The Watch also includes a compensation setting for Magnetic Declination.
Check the coming section "Calibrating the compass - Magnetic Declination
Mode" for more details.
Magnetic Declination Information
• Most topographic maps include a small arrow which shows the magnetic north
pole and magnetic declination information.
• For the benefit of the user, this manual includes the magnetic declinations for
some major cities. Check the coming section 'Magnetic Declination at Major
Cities' for more details.
• For those cities which their names are not included in the list, please check the
online magnetic declination information at:
1.http://ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag-web/
2.http://www.geomag.nrcan.gc.ca/calc/mdcal-eng.php
When to Calibrate the Compass
• The Watch has to employ a compass calibration in one of the following
conditions:
1) The Watch is being used for the first time,
2) The battery is replaced,
3) The bearing direction digits are flashing,
4) The compass is used in a location that is apart from the place in which
the compass has been calibrated,
5) The user intends to maintain the precision of the digital compass.
How to Calibrate the Compass
• The compass calibration includes two different processes: Rotation
Calibration Mode and Magnetic Declination Setting.
• It is advisable to conduct both calibrations from time to time to achieve a
more accurate reading.
IMPORTANT:
If the compass has not been calibrated, the direction made by the
compass may be inaccurate.
Magnetic
Declination
Display
Compass Calibration
Compass Mode
Rotation Calibration
Display
[M]
hold
[M]
hold
[M]
Compass Mode
- Compass Calibration
9.6
M
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