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GPS/Sensor
The altimeter can be adjusted manually or using GPS.
To measure altitude with greater accuracy, we recommend that you perform [Adjust]
regularly by comparing a reference altitude on a sign or other accurate altitude information
with the altitude indicated by the unit.
Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press
3
/
4
to select [Adjust], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press
3
/
4
to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET].
Adjusting the Altimeter
Settings
Description of settings
[GPS]
Use the GPS information to adjust the altimeter.
•
The [GPS Setting] turns [ON] automatically.
•
The adjusted altitude may show errors of more than approximately
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50 m (164 feet) depending on the positions of the GPS satellites.
•
When altitude adjusted based on successful positioning has an error
larger than this, we recommend that you select [ON] and make
manual adjustments.
•
Even when GPS positioning is successful, the altitude can be
affected by satellite positioning and signal conditions. In this case,
the altimeter will not be adjusted.
•
When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF], [Adjust] is automatically set to
[ON].
[ON]
Adjust the altitude manually.
Press
2
/
1
to select the items, and press
3
/
4
to set.
•
It can be adjusted to between
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599 m (–1999 feet) and 8999 m
(29999 feet).
[OFF]
The adjusted altitude value is restored to the value which is before you
adjust.