Digital Compass
You can use the Digital Compass Mode to
determine the direction of north, and to check
your bearing to a destination.
Important!
●
Check the information at the link below
to find out how to ensure correct
readings.
l
l
Digital Compass Reading
Precautions
Taking a Compass Reading
1.
Enter the Compass Mode.
l
●
This operation can also be performed in
the Timekeeping Mode or Altimeter
Mode.
2.
Point 12 o’clock of the watch in the
direction of your objective.
3.
While keeping the watch horizontal, press
(C).
This displays [COMP] and starts digital
compass readings.
●
The second hand points North. The
digital display shows one of 16 literal
direction indications or the bearing
angle.
●
To retrigger the compass operation,
press (C).
Interpreting Bearing Readings
315°
0°
Bearing angle
Bearing angle to objective
Bearing to objective
North
Objective
Directions: N (North), E (East), W (West), S
(South)
Note
●
Normally the Compass Mode
indicates magnetic north. You can also
configure settings to indicate true
north.
l
Setting Up for True North
Readings (Magnetic Declination
Calibration)
l
●
After the initial reading is displayed, the
watch will continue to take readings
about every second for about the next
60 seconds. The watch will return to
the Timekeeping Mode automatically
about 60 seconds after you press (C).
●
Auto Light will not illuminate the face
while a compass operation is in
progress.
●
If an alarm or other beeper sounds, or
if you turn on illumination by pressing
(L) while a compass operation is in
progress, the compass operation will
be suspended momentarily. The
compass operation will resume when
the beeper stops or illumination turns
off.
●
If you do not perform any operation for
about one minute while in the Digital
Compass Mode, the watch
automatically returns to the
Timekeeping Mode.
●
Aligning a Map with Actual
Surroundings (Setting a Map)
Setting a map means to align the map so the
directions indicated on it are aligned with the
actual directions of your location. Once you
set a map, you can more easily get a grasp of
the relationship between map markings and
actual geographic contours. To set a map with
this watch, align north on the map with the
north indication of the watch. Once you set the
map, you can compare your bearing on the
map with your surroundings, which will help
you determine your current location and
destination.
●
Note that map reading skills and experience
are required to determine your current
location and destination on a map.
Calibrating Compass
Readings
Calibrating Compass Readings
Perform 2-point calibration whenever you
notice the watch’s compass readings are
different from those of another compass, or
before setting out on a climb or trek.
●
Note that accurate compass readings
and/or calibration will not be possible in an
area where strong magnetism is present.
l
Digital Compass Reading Precautions
2-Point Calibration
1.
Enter the Compass Mode.
l
2.
Pull out the crown.
This displays [
o
1].
Crown
Watch Operation Guide 5678
18
