User's Manual

15.5 Compass Mode - Applications of the Compass
Level 2
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YES
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NO
hold
[M]
Level 1
1.Calibrate (Calibrating
the compass)
2.Declinate (Setting the
ma gn etic decl in at ion
o f y o u r c u r r e n t
position)
Compass Mode
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-90*1
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-89
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-88~ +88
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+89
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+90
15.6 Compass Mode - Compass Function Menu
How to Check your Position by Backward Bearing
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Spot two distant identifiable landmarks such as
mountain, light-house or fort from your current
position, like the mountain A and B.
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Check out the backward bearing directions of
mountain A and B from your current position, i.e
1358 from mountain A and 270 from mountain B.
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Use a ruler to draw the line 135 on the map which
starting from the mountain A. Draw the lines 270 on
the map which starting from the mountain B.
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Your current position on the map will be the
interchapter point (point A) of the lines 135 and 270
How to Check the Trek Course Correct
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Mark the points (identifiable landmarks) where the
trail turns its direction or the trail branches its way,
such as the point A, B, C, D and E on the adjacent
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Find out the bearing directions of point B from p o i n t
A (315 ), point C from point B (0 ), point D f r o m
point C (225 ), and then point E from point D (315 ).
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During the trekking, make sure that the heading
direction is 315 from point A to point B. Performing
the similar checking for other sections of the trail.
IMPORTANT: If you are in doubt of the directions and
positions of the trail, consult the park administration
office before starting the trekking.
8
8
8
8 8
diagram.
8 8
8 8
8
4110 m
2120 m
3120 m
point A
(starting point)
point B
A Sample Trail on a Map
point D
point E
(finish point)
point C
3158
2258
08
3158
mountain B
Check Current Position By Backward Bearing
mountain A
2708
1358
point A
0
0
15.4 Compass Mode - Backward Bearing and Compass Lock
NOTE:
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When the 'Backward Bearing indicator ' ' is appeared, the Watch is showing the backward
bearing direction of the navigating direction.
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When the 'Lock' indicator ' ' is appeared, the compass direction, bearing direction and the
magnetic north pole pointer are locked.
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The Compass Lock will be released automatically when the Watch enter IDLE Mode.
08
Norm al Bearin g Backward Bearin g
3158
1358
08
08
backward
bearing
indicator
navigating
direction
navigating
direction
Directio n Unlo ck
Directio n Locked
compass
lock indicator
[L/R]
[S/S]
NOTE: See 15.6.1 - 15.6.2.2 for more detail of this function
menu.
*1.See 15.6.2.2 to select the magnetic declination value of the
city which is close to your current position.
turning axis
start
turn
turn
turn
Completed
object
15.6.1 Compass Mode - Menu 1, Calibrating the Compass
NOTE:
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During the 'rotation' process, ensure the following practices are carrying out:
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Turning steadily - Keep the time for the 'rotation' for about 20 to 30 seconds,
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IMPORTANT: Keep the Watch parallel to the horizon
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Perform the 'rotation' process in a open space.
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Locate an object in front of you, then steadily turn your body clockwise along the vertical axis
of your body.
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The Watch is calibrated if a square appear on the display.
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When the calibration is completed, press [ESC] to exit the calibration.
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See 15.6\calibrate\for starting the calibration.
'Rota tio n' Process
[L/R]
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Scroll the menu
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Change the setting
[S/S]
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Scroll the menu
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Change the setting
[M]
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Confirm the
selection/setting
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Go to next setting
level
[ESC]
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Exit the current
display
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Go to last setting
level
[M] [L/R]
[S/S] [ESC]
[EL]
[M] [L/R]
[S/S] [ESC]
[EL]
[M] [L/R]
[S/S] [ESC]
[EL]
[M] [L/R]
[S/S] [ESC]
[EL]