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. Locked bearings are stored in the memory for later analysis and are available the next time the compass is activated.
TO LOCK A BEARING,
PRESS SELECT.
The Suunto D9 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
You are 180 degrees from the locked bearing
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