Taking Direction Readings
You can use the Digital Compass Mode to determine the direction of north, and to check your bearing to a
destination.
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For information about what you can do to improve digital compass reading accuracy, see “Calibrating
the Bearing Sensor” (page E-56) and “Digital Compass Precautions” (page E-60).
To take a direction reading
1. Place the watch on a fl at surface. If you are wearing the watch, make sure that your wrist is horizontal
(in relation to the horizon).
2. Point the 12 o’clock position of the watch in the direction whose reading you want to take.
3. In the Timekeeping Mode or any sensor mode, press
A
a number of times until
COMP
(Digital
Compass Mode) appears on the digital display.
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In a non-sensor mode, hold down
B
for about two seconds to enter the Timekeeping Mode. Next,
perform the above step.
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After you enter the Digital Compass Mode (
COMP
), the watch will start taking bearing readings.
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Starting a digital compass operation will cause the second hand to move momentarily to the
12 o’clock position. Following the digital compass operation, the second hand will point in the
direction of magnetic north. The bearing and direction angle will appear on the digita