Compass Mode, Cardinal points, Heading | Suunto X9_en manual

3.4. COMPASS MODE

The compass mode aids the GPS functions and offers you navigational support even when the GPS is off. The 3-axis compass sensor allows tilting up to 30 degrees while still displaying the correct bearing. In the Compass menu you can set the declination and calibrate the compass to ensure accurate readings in any location.

3.4.1. Main display

When you select the Compass mode, the main display opens. The main display has three rows and the circular North indicator:

Cardinal points:

The first row displays the cardinal and half-cardinal point abbreviations.

Heading:

The second row displays the heading in degrees.

Shortcuts:

The third row displays alternatively the time, the bearing lock or the bearing (bea). Change the displayed information with STOP/BACK.

Time: Displays the current time.

Bearing lock: This feature helps you follow a certain bearing. Rotate your Suunto X9 horizontally until the desired bearing is displayed on the second row and press START/DATA. Press START/DATA again to select a new bearing. The bottom row displays the degree deviation, to the left or right, from the target bearing.

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Page Buttons Phone 800 Canada European Call Center +358 284 11 Customer Service ContactsSuunto Phone +358 875870 Fax 87587301 USA Table of Contents Compass Mode Suunto X9 in Action Mont Blanc Climbing 12.3 CE General Information ChecklistCare and Maintenance Water Resistance Charging the Battery Charging the battery with a mains charger Charging the battery with a 9 V battery Alarm symbols HOW to USE Your SuuntoDisplay and Buttons 2.1.1. Mode indicator Battery level Indicator START/DATA Menus Basic menu structure Press and long press General Information Time ModeModes Stopwatch AlarmActivating alarms To activate an alarm Acknowledging alarms Deactivating alarms Time/Date Setting the time and the dual time UTC offset Sync Units Setting the time formatSetting the date format Setting the altitude unit Setting the temperature unitSetting the barometric pressure unit Setting the speed unit Setting the vertical speed unitSetting the distance unit Grid Setting the datumSetting the position format UTM Pos. format Datum Grid General Setting the lightSetting the brightness Setting the display information Setting the contrastSetting the tones Use ALTI/BARO Mode Altitude Alti useVertical speed Alti/Baro data display Baro useSea level barometric pressure Barometric pressure graph Reference altitude and barometric pressure Setting the reference altitude Barometric Memory Setting the sea level barometric pressure Weather Alarm Altitude alarm Heading Compass ModeCardinal points Calibrating the compass Page Auto Setting the compass declination manuallyDeclination Off Using the Navigation mode Setting the compass declination with the GPSNavigation Mode Distance to waypoint Direction to waypointWaypoint Creating a new route Creating a route Creating a new waypoint Creating a new waypoint by linking Choosing the navigation method Using a routeActivating a route Changing the active waypoint Viewing waypoints MyPoints Alarm points Updating the waypoint location Editing routes and waypointsEditing waypoints Erasing waypoints Erasing a route Navigation methods Navigation data displays Waypoint data pages Route summary Estimated time enroute ete Displays the estimated Navigation methods and the Track back functionNavidata Track Back Active track GPS fix XTE alarm Distance traveled Activity ModeSpeed Activity GPS fix When the data was not sufficient Erasing log files Viewing log files Track back track log You set the function in the Activity mode Activity data display Mark Memp Function MenuGPS Find Home Mark Home Find Home data display Position Arrival and initial preparations Suunto X9 in ActionMont Blanc Climbing First hiking day Page Second hiking day Page Cross Country Running Relatively thin plastic, fabric or wooden covers HOW to Ensure Good Position MeasurementGlobal Positioning System GPS Open area with a clear view to the sky Reserve Enough Time for the Measurement Rocks, buildings or any metallic materials Strive for Ideal Accuracy Conditions PC Interface InstallationSuunto Trek Manager System Requirements Suunto Trek Manager Features Transferring Data 1. X9 window Local Data window Add mempoint name group Add a new mempoint name group Map window SuuntoSports window Profiles windowInformation window Getting Started To join SuuntoSports.com SUUNTOSPORTS.COM Communities Sections MY Suunto Sport Forums GPS Technical Specifications Number Name Description Datum GPS Datum List EUR-T NAH-B OGB-D NAR-C Conus SAN-L IBE KKJ Name Description Local Grid List Glossary You to locate or report on a specific point on 12.3. CE DisclaimersUSER’S Responsibility COPYRIGHT, Trademark and Patent Notice Disclaimer After Sales ServicePage Made in Finland