11.11 Compass Mode
- Compass Lock
11.12 Compass Mode
- Application of the Compass I
Compass Lock
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This Watch provides a compass lock function to secure
important compass reading.
!
When the compass lock indicator ' ' is exhibited, the
the compass reading will not be changed even the watch
is pointing to another object.
To Lock/Unlock the Compass Lock
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Press the [ST./STP.] button to lock/unlock the compass
readings in the Compass Mode.
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The compass lock will be unlocked automatically when
the following conditions is fulfilled:
.
1) The Watch is changing to standby mode.
2) The Watch is changing to Current Time Mode.
Check the Current Position by Backward Bearing
!
This Watch can be used to check the current position in
outdoor by using backward bearing:
1. Locate two distant and identifiable landmarks from the
current position, for the example in the adjacent
diagram, the two landmarks are mountain A and B.
2. Consult a map to find out the mountain A and B's
locations on the map.
3. Using the Watch to check out the backward bearings
of mountain A and B from the current position, such as
1358 for mountain A and 2708 for mountain B.
4. Use protractor and ruler to draw the line 1358 and
lines 2708 on the map which starting from the
mountain A and B respectively.
5. The current position will be at the intersection point
(point A) of the lines 1358 and 2708.
Bearin g unlo cked Dis pla y
Bearin g Locked Dis pla y
compass lock
indicator
mountain B
Check One's Position
By Backward Bearing
mountain A
2708
1358
point A
08
[ST./STP.]
11.13 Compass Mode
- Application of the Compass II
To Check the Track Course Correct
!
When hiking on a trail, this Watch can keep the trail course
correct.
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For the example in the adjacent diagram, the correct trail
is running from point A to point E.
Before the Hiking
!
Before the hiking, mark the turning points of the trail on the
map such as the point A, B, C, D and E. Using a protractor
to check out the compass bearings of these markings as
follows:
1) Point B from point A (315 ),
2) Point C from point B (0 ),
3) Point D from point C (225 ), and
4) Point E from point D (315 ).
During the Hiking
!
Using the Watch to take the navigation direction at the
turning points.
IMPORTANT
: If you doubt of the conditions and directions
of the trail, consult the park office before starting your
hiking.
8
8
8
8
4110 m
1110 m
2120 m
3120 m
point A
(starting point)
point B
A Sample Trail On A Map
point D
point E
(finish point)
point C
3158
2258
08
3158
08
12.0 Specifications
Pacer Mode
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Setting Range: 40 bpm to 180 bpm
!
Setting step: 5 bpm
Dual Time Mode
!
Time System: AM, PM, Hour, minute, second,
and display with bar graph animation at the
rate of 1 second
Compass Mode
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Back Light
!
Back Light Type: Electro-Luminescent (EL)
back light
Battery
!
Battery Type: 3V lithium
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Battery model: CR2032
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Battery in use: 1 piece
Compass bearing Resolution: 18
Magnetic North Pole Pointer: 16 pointers
Compass direction: 16 directions
Compass bearing Display Range: 08 to 3598
Others: Digital bearing reading Lock and
Digital backward bearing
Current Time Mode
!
Time System: AM, PM, Hour, minute, second,
and display with bar graph animation at the
rate of 1 second
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Time Format: 12-hour or 24-hour format
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Calendar:
Month, date and day of week
display (Auto-Calendar function for leap year
and day of week)
Alarm Mode
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Daily alarm and hourly chime
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Alarm sound: 30 seconds
Chronograph Mode
!
Resolution: 1/100 second
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Measuring Range: 99 hours 59 minutes 59.99
seconds
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Lap memory: 1 lap memory
Countdown Timer
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Resolution: 1 second
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Measuring Range: 99 hours 59 minutes 59
seconds
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Timer Sounds: beep once at 5,4,3,2,1
second(s). Long beep when reach zero.
