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3. Press the [SELECT] button to move to the next setting. In the middle field, the
degrees will begin to flash.
4. Press the [ON OFF] button to scroll the degrees up or the [QUICK] button to scroll
down.
5. At the degrees desired, press the [MODE] button to accept the changes and exit.
Local Declination is now set.
NOTE: You can find the local declination in the maps of your area.
Setup mode will automatically exit if left idle for more than one minute.

5.3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS

A compass calibration should be done whenever the Observer is exposed to a strong
magnetic source, extreme cold weather, the battery is replaced, or you suspect that other
environmental conditions have affected the compass readings. If you notice that the
compass is not showing the direction correctly, you should do the calibration.
NOTE: Calibrate the compass before you use it for the first time, and before you leave
for an extended outdoor activity.
To begin the calibration:
1. Press the [SELECT] button twice when in the main compass mode. The top field
displays the text "CMP", and the bottom field displays the text "CAL" (Fig. 5.4).
2. Press the [SELECT] button for 2 seconds. In the middle field, the text "PUSH" will
begin to flash, alternating with the sign "-" (Fig. 5.5). This indicates the button
[QUICK / -].
3. Press the [QUICK] button to start calibration. The middle field displays 360º and the
LCD ring on the outer circumference light (Fig. 5.6).
4. Hold the Observer level and slowly rotate the device in a full clockwise or counter-
clockwise circle. As you turn, the lit LCD segments will turn off.
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