User's Manual
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sTo calibrate the electronic compass, touch the Menu
key
> Calibrate compass. Next, hold the phone
as shown in the right figure and wave the phone in the
shape of a large figure eight, making sure that each of
six sides of the phone faces down toward the ground
by rolling your wrists as illustrated in the figure below
for about 15 seconds.
sThe electronic compass uses the Earth’s magnetic field to
determine direction. The direction readings produced by the
electronic compass can be different from actual compass readings
due to environment and temperature.
sDirection readings taken in any of the following locations may result
in very inaccurate readings.
- Near buildings (especially ferro-concrete structures), large metal
objects (trains, motor vehicles, etc.), high-voltage power lines, or
overhead wires
- Near metal objects (desks, lockers, etc.), household appliances
(TVs, computers, speakers, etc.), or permanent magnets
(magnetic necklaces, etc.)
If you suspect a reading error, move away from the above locations
and try again.