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3.Place the watch on a level surface, and position it so that its 12 o’clock position points north (as measured with another compass).
4.Press Cto start the calibration operation.
•- - - is shown on the display while calibration is being performed. When calibration is successful, the display will show OK and then take direction and temperature readings.
Bearing Memory
12 o’clock position
North pointer
Bearing memory pointer
Direction angle of current reading
Bearing Memory
Screen
Bearing Memory lets you store a direction reading and display that reading as you take subsequent digital compass measurements. The Bearing Memory screen displays the direction angle for the stored direction, along with an indicator on the display that also indicates the stored direction.
When you take digital compass measurements while the Bearing Memory screen is on the display, the direction angle of the current digital compass measurement (as read from the 12 o’clock position of the watch) and the currently stored Bearing Memory direction information will both be displayed.
To store a direction angle reading in Bearing Memory
1.Press Cto start a digital compass measurement operation (page
•If a bearing memory direction angle value is already displayed, it means that the bearing memory screen is displayed. If this happens, press Ato clear the value currently in Bearing Memory and exit the bearing memory screen.
2.During the 20 seconds that digital compass measurement is in progress, press A to store the current direction angle reading in Bearing Memory.
•The Bearing Memory direction angle flashes for about one second as it is stored in Bearing Memory. After that, the Bearing Memory screen (which shows the bearing memory direction angle) will appear, and a
•While the Bearing Memory screen is displayed, you can press Cto start a new
•During the first 20 seconds after you display the Bearing Memory screen or during the
•Pressing Awhile the Bearing Memory screen is displayed will clear the direction angle currently in Bearing Memory and start a
Using the Digital Compass While Mountain Climbing or Hiking
This section provides three practical applications for using the watch’s
•Setting a map and finding your current location
Having an idea of your current location is important when mountain climbing or hiking. To do this, you need to “set the map”, which means to align the map so the directions indicated on it are aligned with the actual directions of your location. Basically what you are doing is aligning north on the map with north as indicated by the watch.
•Finding the bearing to an objective
•Determining the direction angle to an objective on a map and heading in that direction
To set a map and find your current location
1.With the watch on your wrist, position it so the face is horizontal.
2.Press Cto take a compass reading.
• The reading will appear on the display after about two seconds.
North indicated on the map 
| Current |
N | location |
N
North indicated by north pointer
3.Rotate the map without moving the watch so the northerly direction indicated on the map matches north as indicated by the watch.
•If the watch is configured to indicate magnetic north, align the map’s magnetic north with the watch indication. If the watch has been configured with a declination to correct to true north, align the map’s true north with the watch indication. For details, see “Calibrating the Bearing Sensor” (page
•This will position the map in accordance with your current location.
4.Determine your location as you check the geographic contours around you.
To find the bearing to an objective
5. Still holding the map in front of you, turn your body until north as indicated by the |
N
N
Objective
Current location
12o’clock
position
1.Set the map so its northerly indication is aligned with north as indicated by the watch, and determine your current location.
•See “To set a map and find your current location” on page
2.Set the map so the direction you want to travel on the map is pointed straight in front of you.
3.With the watch on your wrist, position it so the face is horizontal.
4.Press Cto take a compass reading.
•The reading will appear on the display after about two seconds.
watch and the northerly direction on the map are aligned. |
• This will position the map in accordance with your current location, so the |
bearing to your objective is straight ahead of you. |
To determine the direction angle to an objective on a map and head in that direction
3. Press Cto take a compass reading. |
N
Objective
Current location
N | 12 o’clock | |
position | ||
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1.Set the map so its northerly indication is aligned with north as indicated by the watch, and determine your current location.
•See “To set a map and find your current location” on page
2.As shown in the illustration to the left, change your position so you (and the 12 o’clock position of the watch) are pointed in the direction of objective, while keeping the northerly direction indicated on the map aligned with north as indicated by the watch.
•If you find it difficult to perform the above step while keeping everything aligned, first move into the correct position (12 o’clock position of the watch pointed at the objective) without worrying about the orientation of the map. Next, perform step 1 again to set the map.
12 o’clock position
North pointer
Bearing memory pointer
Bearing memory direction angle value
4. While direction angle readings are in progress, press |
Ato record the currently displayed direction in Bearing |
Memory. |
• The direction angle value and pointer stored in |
Bearing Memory will remain on the display for about |
20 seconds. |
• See “Bearing Memory” (page |
information. |
5. Now you can advance while monitoring the Bearing |
Memory pointer to ensure that it remains in the 12 |
o’clock position. |
• To |
value and Bearing Memory pointer, press C. |