Suunto D6I manual Locking a bearing, Symbol Explanation

4.4.2. Locking a bearing

A bearing can be locked to help you follow a selected course, and directional arrows point towards the locked bearing. The last locked bearing is stored and is available the next time the compass is activated. In the DIVE mode the locked bearings are also stored in the log.

TO LOCK A BEARING,

PRESS SELECT.

The Suunto D6i also provides help for navigating square and triangular patterns, as well as navigating a return heading. This is made possible by following graphical symbols in the center of the compass display:

Table 4.1. Locked bearing symbols

Symbol Explanation

You are traveling towards the locked bearing

You are 90 (or 270) degrees from the locked bearing

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