will then go automatically into Declination Setting Mode. If Calibration is unsuccessful, the Cardinal Points will blink and you will have to repeat the previous 4 steps again. To skip setting the declination, press the ADJ button to return to the Compass Mode.
Declination setting
Declination adjusts the compass for the local magnetic fields. In some areas, magnetic declination can be considerable, so it is a good idea to check for declination on your map or on the Internet. To adjust the compass declination angle, go to Compass Mode and hold down ADJ button for 3 seconds, and the Compass Homing Mode is displayed. Press MODE button until you get into Declination Setting Mode displayed as ‘DEC’. Press UP or DOWN button for desired value then just press ADJ button to save settings and exit the mode. Declination is sometimes measured as degrees positive and negative. Degrees East are considered positive and Degrees West are considered negative. For example, to change from 3 degrees East (positive) declination to 3 degrees West (negative) press the DOWN button until 3W appears.
Self Homing Mode
Allows you to preset a reference bearing which tells the Compass to alert you to the direction you should be heading. Go into Compass Mode and press MODE button to display compass Homing. To adjust homing bearing, press and hold ADJ button for three seconds. Press UP button or DOWN button to adjust to desired bearing setting. Pressing UP or DOWN will increase or decrease bearing by increments of ten. A single push of UP or DOWN moves bearing by 1 degree. When done, press ADJ to return to Homing mode. To return to Compass Mode press MODE button.
To operate the compass in Homing Mode go into the Compass Mode first, then press MODE button to get into Homing Mode.
The main reading displays the actual bearing and the lower reading shows the ‘home’ bearing. The segments on the circumference show the difference between the two bearings, which can be used to redirect you to stay on course.
To conserve energy the display in the Homing Mode will show 3 ‘bars’ instead of the current bearing, and the segments will not be displayed after 1minute. To activate the display again you must press COMP. To exit the Homing Mode press MODE again to return to default Compass Mode.
AUTO BACK LIGHT
Press the LIGHT ( 
) button to turn on LCD backlight for 5 seconds.
Night Mode
Night Mode allows the backlight to come on automatically when any of the function keys are pressed except when the compass is in Compass Mode. Press and hold down LIGHT (
) button for 3 seconds, and the Night Mode icon (represented by the light symbol) appears. To turn off
press and hold down LIGHT (
) button until the light symbol disappears.
BATTERY INDICATOR
Low Battery Indicator
A blinking battery icon will appear when the battery is low. The battery compartment is on the back of the compass. Replace used batteries with two AAA batteries.
MAP LIGHT
Press the small round button to activate the Map Light. This light is red to protect your night vision.
BATTERY LIFE
Your DNS is designed for continuous use and batteries will last over one year with regular usage. Heavy use of the alarms, light, or compass will shorten battery life.
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