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3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and short press Enter . The speed unit
is now set.
Setting the position format
The Position setting defines the format in which position is displayed. The possible
formats are degrees (deg), and degrees and minutes (dm), for example, 60.50000° or
60°30.000' respectively.
To change the position format:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter .
The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Position and short press Enter .
3. Select the correct format with the arrow buttons and short
press Enter . The position format is now set.
NOTE: All positions are stored in WGS84 format in the Suunto
M9 memory. The position format setting refers only to the
coordinates in the position display.
Setting the datum
The Datum setting defines the map datum you use. (For more information on different
datums and their corresponding numbers, see the GPS Datum Listing appendix.)
To set the datum:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter . The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Datum and short press Enter .
3. Select the correct datum number with the arrow buttons and short press Enter . The
datum format is now set.
Setting the wind unit
The wind unit is set using the PC-interface. For more information, refer to the Suunto
Sail Manager Help.
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