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3.4. COMPASS MODE
Suunto G9 includes a 3D compass. The compass allows tilting up to +/- 30 degrees
while still displaying the correct bearing.
3.4.1. Main Display
When you select the Compass mode, the main display
opens. The compass displays the heading with the bear-
ing value and cardinal points above.
The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 45
seconds at a time. After this period the compass moves
into the power-saving mode and the message
START
COM
-
PASS
is displayed. To activate the compass again, press
Start/Data
.
The main display has three rows:
Cardinal points.
The first row displays the cardinal
and half-cardinal point abbreviations.
Bearing.
The second row displays the bearing in de-
grees.
Shortcuts.
1.
Bearing lock:
This feature helps you to follow a cer-
tain bearing in terrain. Select a bearing by moving the
Suunto G9 horizontally until the correct bearing is dis-
played on the second row, and press
Start/Data
. The
sighting marks appear on the upper corner of the dis-
play and the bearing indicator appears on the outer
rim of the display. The bearing indicator is represented
by a
closed
circle. When the bearing indicator is in-
side the sighting marks, you are moving in the direc-
tion of the set bearing.
The bearing indicator moves in a 120-degree arc in the upper part of the display. If
the direction of the unit deviates more from the tracked bearing, the unit prompts the
direction where to turn the unit with arrows. Once the circle appears on top of the
display, the accurate bearing can be tracked again. Press
Start/Data
again to select
a new bearing.
