Operating
Polaris
The Polaris unit operates on three AAA batteries , which are located on the back of the
inner body of the unit. Alkaline, rechargeable NiCad and NiMH can all be used. Three
AAA NiMH batteries are accompanying the unit together with a adaptor.
If batteries have been installed when arrived, please remove the plastic current-
insulating flake.
Battery Installation
1. Hold the upper side of the unit with one hand. While pressing the two flank buttons
with thumb and index finger of another hand, pull and separate the unit into two parts,
the upper part which is fastened with inner body, and the lower part;
2. Use a coin and screw off the metal cover on the back of the inner body, and then insert
the batteries observing proper polarity
;
3. Screw on the metal cover, slide the inner body into the outer case until the buckles being
firmly stuck;
The first battery installation powers on the unit without pressing any button as the
screen display some graphic icon, either static or dynamic. Since the batteries are barely
charged to activate the device, energy stored in them is not enough for long use. You are
recommended to charge the battery for outdoor use.
However you should press and hold POWER button to turn off the unit before the charge
in order to speed charge process and not to discharge wastefully.
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The difference between the two pictures in Figure9 is: the left one depicts the an inactive
Navigation Pointer with the centered characters denoting user's heading (or compass azimuth),
while the right one depicts an active Navigation Pointer with the centered signed digits calculating
the angle between user's heading and the direction leading to destination.
Figure 9: Digital Compass Description
Compass Calibration:
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Hold the unit on horizontal level, press "
SET
" button for three seconds, the Latitude
Icon , Longitude Icon and Altitude Icon Will start blinking for as long as 15 seconds.
During this process, turn with the unit at an angle of 360 degrees, then press and release "
SET
"
button and turn in the opposite rotation for another 360 degrees, then press
SET
button once to
finish..
Such calibration is a must when using the unit for the first time. It is necessary to calibrate the
compass after traveling a long distance or being surrounded by a different environment. It's also
recommended under circumstances when unexpected factors cause compass failure.
Distance
The Polaris offers three types of distance:
___ Straight distance between starting point Home 0 to destination. As soon
as
Starting
Navigation
(refer to
Basic Navigation
), distance between the two waypoints will be calculated
and displayed in the data field just below the icon.
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POLARIS USER MANUAL
POLARIS USER MANUAL