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3.4 COMPASS MODE
Suunto M9i includes Suunto 9-series electronic compass.
The unit must be kept horizontally to guarantee correct
compass reading.
3.4.1 Main Display
When you select the Compass mode, the main display opens.
The compass displays the heading with the bearing value
and cardinal points above.
The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 45 seconds
at a time. After this period the compass goes into the power-
saving mode and the message “
START
COMPASS
” 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 degrees.
Shortcuts:
•
Bearing Lock:
This feature helps you follow a certain
bearing. Rotate your Suunto M9i horizontally until the de-
sired bearing is displayed on the second row and press
Start/Data
. Press
Start/Data
again to select a new bear-
ing. The bottom row displays the degree deviation, to the
left or right, from the target bearing.
•
Time:
Displays the current time.
•
Bearing:
If you are navigating a route from the Navigation
menu, the third shortcut displays the bearing to the next
waypoint. If you have not activated a route and the GPS is
on, the shortcut displays the bearing to the position of the
initial GPS fix. If the GPS is not on, the shortcut displays the
latest value when the GPS was on.
