Calibrating The Electronic Compass - Garmin eTrex Legend H Owner's Manual

2. Hold the Vista H level to
get an accurate electronic
compass reading.
To set the speed and time for
Compass Auto On and Off:
1. Press MENU
2. Select Heading.
3. Select Switch to compass
heading when
4. Use the numeric keypad to
enter a speed.
5. Select for more than
the time delay from the time
options list.
Calibrating the
Electronic Compass
Calibrate the electronic compass
outdoors when you first use the
Vista H. To ensure continued
accuracy, calibrate after installing
eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
twice > Setup.
below.
to set
new batteries, after moving
more than 100 miles (160 km),
or experiencing a temperature
change greater than
68º F (20º C) from the last
calibration. The accuracy of
the electronic compass is also
adversely affected if the unit is
not held level or you are near
objects that affect magnetic
fields, such as cars or buildings.
To calibrate the electronic
compass (Vista H only):
1. While outdoors, hold the Vista
H level and do not stand
near objects that influence
magnetic fields, such as cars,
buildings, or overhead power
lines.
2. Press MENU
Main Pages
> Calibration.