Bearing (bea): If you are navigating a route from the Navigation menu, the third shortcut displays the bearing to the next waypoint. If you have not activated a route and the GPS is on, the shortcut displays the bearing to the start position (where the GPS or an activity was switched on). If the GPS is not on, the shortcut displays the latest acquired bearing.
NOTE: The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 45 seconds at a time. After this period, the compass goes into
3.4.2. Calibrating the compass
To ensure that the compass works properly, you need to calibrate it. Calibrate the compass:
•If it does not seem to work well, for example, when it displays the wrong compass heading or the heading changes too slowly.
•If your Suunto X9 has been exposed to strong electromagnetic fields, such as electric lines, loudspeakers and magnets, which can affect the compass operation.
•Before you use it for the first time
•Before you leave for an extended outdoor activity.
To calibrate the compass:
1.In the Set menu, scroll to Calibrate and press ENTER. The message ‘ROTATE 360° HORIZONTAL’, a set of arrows and a 30 second timer are displayed.
2.Hold your Suunto X9 horizontally level and rotate it 360 degrees in the direction of the arrows for 30 seconds. The device beeps and the message ‘ROTATE 360 UP’, a set of arrows pointing upwards and to the side and a timer are displayed.
3.Hold your Suunto X9 vertically level and rotate it 360 degrees in the direction of the horizontal arrows for 30 seconds. After the time has elapsed, the message ‘CALCULATING’ is displayed. If the calibration succeeds, the message ‘COMPLETE’ is displayed. If it does not succeed, the message ‘FAILED’ is displayed. If this happens, you have to calibrate it again.
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