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b) Compass Calibration
Calibration must be carried out when the product is used for the first time, after the batteries
have been changed and when the compass is being used in a place a large distance from the
place where it was last calibrated.
Proceed as follows:
• Position the device so that it lies horizontally level (display facing upwards). Maintain a
sufficient distance to metal surfaces, electrical devices, motors, loudspeakers, cables,
transmission masts etc.
• Activate the digital compass by pressing the "COMP" button.
• Press the "MENU" button.
• Use the "
" and/or "
" buttons to select the calibration menu point and press the "ENTER"
button.
• Turn the device through 360° while it is level and horizontal (display must always point
upwards) and then press the "ENTER" button.
If the calibration was not successful, a corresponding message appears in the display. Carry
out the calibration again.
c) Magnetic Variation (Declination)
C
C
A
B
• As with all other conventional magnetic compasses the
compass indicates the direction of the magnetic north pole
(A). However, its position differs from the geographic north
pole (B). However, maps always show directions and
positions based on the geographic north pole.
The angular difference between the magnetic north pole (A)
and the geographic north pole (B) is called the magnetic
variation (declination) (C).
• Depending on the location on the Earth, this angle is indicated
in western or eastern values (degrees/minutes).
• For users who require the compass for exact purposes, the magnetic variation can be
entered as a correction value in the wristwatch.
• On many topographic maps the direction for magnetic north is given in addition to
geographic north and can be used as a correction value in the compass.
You can also try to find the exact value in the Internet.