Suunto S6 manual

for example, when it displays the wrong compass bearing or the bearing changes too slowly. You should also calibrate the compass after replacing the Suunto S6 battery.

Strong electromagnetic fields, such as electric lines, loudspeakers and magnets, can affect the compass calibration. Therefore you should calibrate the compass if your Suunto S6 has been exposed to these fields.

You should also calibrate the compass before a long skiing trip. NOTE: Calibrate the compass before using it for the first time. NOTE: Remember to hold the Suunto S6 level during the calibration.

To calibrate the compass:

1.In the Function menu, scroll to Compass with the ar- row buttons and press Suunto.

2.In the compass menu, scroll to Calib with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.

3.The screen displays the text “ROTATE 360º” and begins a countdown from 5 to 0. When the countdown reaches 0, the calibration starts. Hold Suunto S6 level

and slowly rotate the device in a full clockwise or counterclockwise circle.

• The level symbol indicates the ongoing calibration. When the cross is in the middle of the symbol, Suunto S6 is held level. The animation represents the progress of the calibration.

•If the calibration succeeds, the “COMPLETE” message is displayed and Suunto S6 returns to the function menu.

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