(12/07)
Calibrating the Electronic Compass
T-101
T-101
Calibration of the Electronic Compass
APPLICATION NOTES
Products affected
:
Magellan Triton 500
Magellan Triton 2000
When Should The Compass Be Calibrated?
The electronic compass should be calibrated every time the batteries are changed. Calibrating
the compass after changing the batteries is the only way to ensure the compass information
remains accurate.
Preparing the Magellan Tritron for Calibration
1. Remove the USB Cable and the power adapter.
2. Lay the receiver on its back on a flat, level surface.
CAUTION:
Do
NOT
perform the compass calibration on any metal surface. For best
calibration results, move all metal objects away from the receiver before beginning.
Calibrating the Magellan Triton
1. Turn the Magellan Triton on by pressing the power button.
2. Press the
PAGE / GO TO
button until the compass screen is
displayed.
3. Press the
MENU
button to display the contextual menu.
4. Select “User Calibration”.
