Suunto S6 manual Compass Mode, Bearing

3.3. COMPASS MODE

3.3.1. Main Display

When you select the Compass mode, the main display opens. The main display has three rows.

Bearing

The first row displays the bearing pointed with the sight- ing marks of Suunto S6. The bearing is displayed in bold when the compass is level. Level position is needed to ensure accurate bearings.

Compass

The second row displays the heading of Suunto S6 as a graphical presentation of a compass rose. The rose dis- plays the cardinal and half-cardinal points.

The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 40 seconds at a time. After this period, the compass moves into the power-saving mode and the message “START COM- PASS” is displayed. To activate the compass again, press Start.

Shortcuts

The third row contains shortcuts to three functions. Press Stop/CL to switch between the functions.

•Altitude: In Alti use, it displays the current altitude, and in Baro use, it displays the reference altitude.

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