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*DECLINATION 

The angular difference between Magnetic North and True North is declination. The earth’s magnetic 
poles  fluctuate  over  time.  Go  to  http://ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geomag/declination.shtml  or  check  your 
local  geophysical  center.  Declination  also  varies  depending  on  your  exact  location.  Set  the 
declination on the ST-5000 to offset the difference between Magnetic North and True North.

USING YOUR COMPASS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A NEW LOCATION  

(Note: Steps must be followed in sequence below.)

SET THE DECLINATION 

(FROM STANDBY MODE) 

See below* for declination explanation.

CALIBRATE THE COMPASS 

(FROM DECLINATION MODE)

SET THE DISPLAY REACTION TIME 

(FROM COMPASS CALIBRATION MODE)

    

PATHFINDER MODE 

(FROM COMPASS MODE)

In 1897 the Original Victorinox Swiss Army 
Knife  was  created  in  the  small  village  of 
Ibach,  Switzerland.  Since  that  time, 
Victorinox  has  become  known  in  more  than 
100  countries  for  precision,  quality, 
functionality and versatility.

This century old heritage has been extended 
to  Victorinox  Swiss  Army  Timepieces.  Each 
reflects 

the 

ingenious 

design 

and 

outstanding  durability  we’ve  come  to  stand 
for  over  the  years.  Uncompromising 
craftsmanship  makes  these  timepieces 
worthy to carry the Cross and Shield emblem 
that  symbolizes  the  legend  of  Victorinox 
Swiss Army.

Whether  you’re  going  around  the  corner  or 
around  the  globe,  our  classically  styled 
timepieces  will  make  sure  that  you’re 
equipped  for  life’s  adventures.  No  matter 
what those adventures might be.

QUALITY FEATURES

Swiss Made.

Precision Swiss Movements.

Water Resistant to 50M (5ATM, 165 feet).

Titanium case.

Anti-Reflective mineral crystal.

Victorinox Swiss Army Timepieces
are covered by a three-year limited warranty.
Only our timepieces are authorized by the 
Swiss government to carry the name
“Swiss Army.”

BATTERIES

Your ST-5000 timepiece has two batteries. 
The time function is powered by (1) 371 
battery and the compass is powered by (1) 
CR2032 battery. 

Worn batteries should be 

replaced immediately.

 Substituting 

interchangeable batteries is not 
recommended. Battery change should be 
performed by a qualified technician who 
should also check the condition of the 
gaskets and the o-ring at the same time. 
Battery is not covered by the warranty.

HOLD HORIZONTAL, just as a compass.
Turn LEFT for NEGATIVE declinati.
Turn RIGHT for POSITIVE declination.

NOTE: Before setting declination, you must
determine your declination based on your
location. *See belowr more information.

NOTE: Default reaction time is 15.

GREEN light indicates correct rotation speed.
YELLOW light indicates if rotation speed is too
fast or too slow. Rotate backward until GREEN
lights again and proceed rotating.

HOLD HORIZONTAL, just as a compass
and rotate clockwise two full rotations.

One SHORT PUSH to validate.

GREEN light shows compass is CALIBRATED.
RED lights signal the calibration was
unsuccessful and MUST BE REDONE.
One SHORT PUSH to finalize.

One SHORT PUSH will set
desired display time to finalize.

TO EXIT: two short pushes
returns to Compass mode

After 15 seconds, ST-5000 will
go into pathfinder pause mode.
TO WAKE-UP: one short push

Point timepiece to desired direction and
use one SHORT PUSH to lock in HEADING

Green arrow depicts True North while LCD
display indicates direction you are heading
(example for 225°)

Each SHORT PUSH will scroll through
reaction time options.

One LONG PUSH will enter
reaction time options setting

SHORT

PUSH

SHORT

PUSH

SHORT

PUSH

SHORT

PUSH

SHORT

PUSH

SHORT

PUSH

LONG

PUSH

LONG

PUSH

LONG

PUSH

LONG

PUSH

SHORT

PUSH

SHORT

PUSH

OTHER FEATURES

TIMEPIECE LOCATOR/FINDER 

(FROM STANDBY MODE)

TO FLASH LED arrows at the four
CARDINAL POINTS: three short pushes

SHORT

PUSH

SHORT

PUSH

SHORT

PUSH

2x

3x

INITIALIZATION 

(FROM DISPLAY REACTION TIME MODE)

One LONG PUSH will start INITIALIZATION 
SEQUENCE. Once the initialization sequence is 
complete, the compass is in standby mode.

TO EXIT: three short pushes

SHORT

PUSH

3x

>ALTERNATES<

>BLINKS<

TIME

OPTIONS

TIME

OPTIONS

>BLINKS<

>ALTERNATES<

>ALTERNATES<

>BLINKS<

The PATHFINDER LED: indicates
if the locked HEADING is followed

 

on path  (

+

/

 0°-5°)

 

off path (

+

/

 5°-20°)

 

off path (

+

/

 20°-40°)

 

off path (

+

/

 40°-90°)

 

out of range

SET TIME 

CROWN

A. Pull out the crown to position (2).

B. Rotate the crown toward you until

the desired time is set.

C. Push in the crown, returning it to

position (1). The time is now set.

1

2

225°

NORTH

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

A

B

A

B

C

D

USING THE COMPASS TO NAVIGATE

    COMPASS MODE: FIND NORTH AND HEADING 

(FROM STANDBY MODE)

SET YOUR DESIRED HEADING

PATHFINDER KEEPS YOU ON COURSE

REACTIVATES EASILY

2° UNITS OF DECLINATION: RED CONTOURS POSITIVE (EAST), GREEN NEGATIVE (WEST)

Declination map
is for illustrative
purposes only.

NOTE: Initialization verifies that all LED and
LCD elements are functioning properly:

Each LED indicator and LCD digit will blink
one time, one after the other. This includes
the eight North indicators, the five
PathFinder LED’s and the three LCD digits.

LONG

PUSH

CROWN

PUSHER A

LCD DISPLAY

INCORRECT INCORRECT

CORRECT

1

2

COMPASS

CROWN

COMPASS DIAL

NORTH

INDICATOR

BUBBLE

LEVEL

IMPORTANT

Before using timepiece, please follow 

set-up procedures on reverse.

SET THE DECLINATION AND 

COMPASS WHEN ANY OF THE 

FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY:

A. First time set-up

B. Your position changes in regards to 

the current declination map

C. The compass battery is changed

D. Compass appears to be 

functioning improperly

  Short push = click button and 

release

  Long push = click button and hold 

for two seconds

  NOTE: When using your compass, 

hold parallel to ground (consult 
level for accuracy).

SHORT

PUSH

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