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SETTING/UPDATING STARTING ELEVATION (SET ALT)
Your Newton determines altitude (elevation) from barometric pressure measurements. For
correct, absolute elevation measurements, the Newton has to be “told” the reference
elevation that corresponds to the currently measured value of barometric pressure.
To set the reference elevation, click the right arrow (enviro), two times, until the
slope/wind/elevation screen is shown:
2) Next, press-hold the center button for about 5 seconds, until the “alt” screen
appears:
3)
Then, use the up/down/left/right arrows to set the elevation to your current location
4)
Click the center button to accept. The Newton returns to the main screen
The elevation number you set in this step is memorized and can be recalled
RECALLING STARTING ELEVATION
Many people start their rides from the same place, so their starting elevation is the same.
However, because weather and barometric pressure vary from day to day, the elevation
shown on the Newton screen can change considerably. For example, in the Enviro screen
shown below (click right arrow to view Slope/Wind/Elevation), the reported elevation has
drifted to -71 feet due to weather changes, even though actual elevation at this location is
15 feet.
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