- Perform the compass calibration in the following conditions:
) When the compass is used the first time
) The battery has been replaced,
) When using the compass in a location different from
the place in which the compass had been calibrated.
4.5.1 Rotation Calibration Mode
) Hold the "COMPASS" button until "CAL" is shown on the
display, which indicates the calibration screen.
) Hold the compass a flat surface which is parallel to the
horizon, then rotate the compass clockwise for turns. The
rotation should be completed in a slow and steady practice.
) When the turning is completed, press "COMPASS" button
to return to Compass Mode and start taking measurement.
4.5.2 Magnetic Declination Mode
Check section ".4 Magnetic Declination at Major Cities"
to get the magnetic declination of the city nearest to your
current position. Input this angle into the compass during the
calibration
) Press the "COMPASS" button to enter compass mode.
) Press the "SET" button, the "DEL" indicator is shown on the
display. The digit will start flashing.
) Press "ALTITUDE" button or "compass" button to increase or
decrease the angle (from -90 to 90), until the desire magnetic
declination has appeared.
Example :
Compensate the magnetic declination for Wellington in New
Zealand (-E), select + in the magnetic declination setting.
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