Suunto X9_en manual Calibrating the compass

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Bearing (bea): 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 start position (where the GPS or an activity was switched on). If the GPS is not on, the shortcut displays the latest acquired bearing.

NOTE: The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 45 seconds at a time. After this period, the compass goes into power-saving mode and the message ‘START COMPASS’ is displayed. To activate the compass again, press START/ DATA.

3.4.2. Calibrating the compass

To ensure that the compass works properly, you need to calibrate it. Calibrate the compass:

•If it does not seem to work well, for example, when it displays the wrong compass heading or the heading changes too slowly.

•If your Suunto X9 has been exposed to strong electromagnetic fields, such as electric lines, loudspeakers and magnets, which can affect the compass operation.

•Before you use it for the first time

•Before you leave for an extended outdoor activity.

To calibrate the compass:

1.In the Set menu, scroll to Calibrate and press ENTER. The message ‘ROTATE 360° HORIZONTAL’, a set of arrows and a 30 second timer are displayed.

2.Hold your Suunto X9 horizontally level and rotate it 360 degrees in the direction of the arrows for 30 seconds. The device beeps and the message ‘ROTATE 360 UP’, a set of arrows pointing upwards and to the side and a timer are displayed.

3.Hold your Suunto X9 vertically level and rotate it 360 degrees in the direction of the horizontal arrows for 30 seconds. After the time has elapsed, the message ‘CALCULATING’ is displayed. If the calibration succeeds, the message ‘COMPLETE’ is displayed. If it does not succeed, the message ‘FAILED’ is displayed. If this happens, you have to calibrate it again.

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Contents Page Buttons Customer Service Contacts Suunto Phone +358 875870 Fax 87587301USA Phone 800 Canada European Call Center +358 284 11Table of Contents Compass Mode Suunto X9 in Action Mont Blanc Climbing 12.3 CE Checklist Care and MaintenanceGeneral Information Water Resistance Charging the Battery Charging the battery with a mains charger Charging the battery with a 9 V battery HOW to USE Your Suunto Display and Buttons 2.1.1. Mode indicatorBattery level Indicator Alarm symbolsSTART/DATA Menus Basic menu structure Press and long press Time Mode ModesGeneral Information Alarm Activating alarms To activate an alarmStopwatch Deactivating alarms Acknowledging alarmsSetting the time and the dual time Time/DateSync UTC offsetSetting the time format Setting the date formatUnits Setting the temperature unit Setting the barometric pressure unitSetting the altitude unit Setting the vertical speed unit Setting the distance unitSetting the speed unit Setting the datum Setting the position formatGrid Pos. format Datum Grid UTMSetting the light Setting the brightnessGeneral Setting the contrast Setting the tonesSetting the display information ALTI/BARO Mode UseAlti use Vertical speedAltitude Baro use Sea level barometric pressureBarometric pressure graph Alti/Baro data displaySetting the reference altitude Reference altitude and barometric pressureSetting the sea level barometric pressure Barometric MemoryWeather Alarm Altitude alarm Compass Mode Cardinal pointsHeading Calibrating the compass Page Setting the compass declination manually DeclinationOff AutoSetting the compass declination with the GPS Navigation ModeUsing the Navigation mode Direction to waypoint WaypointDistance to waypoint Creating a route Creating a new routeCreating a new waypoint Creating a new waypoint by linking Using a route Activating a routeChoosing the navigation method Changing the active waypoint Viewing waypoints Alarm points MyPointsEditing routes and waypoints Editing waypointsUpdating the waypoint location Erasing a route Erasing waypointsNavigation data displays Navigation methodsRoute summary Waypoint data pagesNavigation methods and the Track back function NavidataEstimated time enroute ete Displays the estimated Track Back Active track XTE alarm GPS fixActivity Mode SpeedDistance traveled Activity GPS fix When the data was not sufficient Viewing log files Erasing log filesYou set the function in the Activity mode Track back track logActivity data display Function Menu GPSMark Memp Mark Home Find HomeFind Home data display Position Suunto X9 in Action Mont Blanc ClimbingArrival and initial preparations First hiking day Page Second hiking day Page Cross Country Running HOW to Ensure Good Position Measurement Global Positioning System GPSOpen area with a clear view to the sky Relatively thin plastic, fabric or wooden coversRocks, buildings or any metallic materials Reserve Enough Time for the MeasurementStrive for Ideal Accuracy Conditions Installation Suunto Trek ManagerSystem Requirements PC InterfaceSuunto Trek Manager Features 1. X9 window Transferring DataLocal Data window Add mempoint name group Add a new mempoint name group Map window Profiles window Information windowSuuntoSports window SUUNTOSPORTS.COM Getting Started To join SuuntoSports.comSections MY Suunto CommunitiesSport Forums Technical Specifications GPSGPS Datum List Number Name Description DatumEUR-T NAH-B OGB-D NAR-C Conus SAN-L IBE KKJ Local Grid List Name DescriptionGlossary You to locate or report on a specific point on Disclaimers USER’S ResponsibilityCOPYRIGHT, Trademark and Patent Notice 12.3. CEAfter Sales Service DisclaimerPage Made in Finland