Compass Mode; Main Display - Suunto G9 Instruction Manual

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3.4. COMPASS MODE

Suunto G9 includes a 3D compass. The compass allows tilting up to +/- 30 degrees

while still displaying the correct bearing.

When you select the Compass mode, the main display

opens. The compass displays the heading with the bear-

ing value and cardinal points above.

The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 45

seconds at a time. After this period the compass moves

into the power-saving mode and the message

is displayed. To activate the compass again, press

PASS

Start/Data .

The main display has three rows:

Cardinal points. The first row displays the cardinal

and half-cardinal point abbreviations.

Bearing. The second row displays the bearing in de-

grees.

Shortcuts.

1. Bearing lock: This feature helps you to follow a cer-

tain bearing in terrain. Select a bearing by moving the

Suunto G9 horizontally until the correct bearing is dis-

played on the second row, and press Start/Data . The

sighting marks appear on the upper corner of the dis-

play and the bearing indicator appears on the outer

rim of the display. The bearing indicator is represented

by a closed circle. When the bearing indicator is in-

side the sighting marks, you are moving in the direc-

tion of the set bearing.

The bearing indicator moves in a 120-degree arc in the upper part of the display. If

the direction of the unit deviates more from the tracked bearing, the unit prompts the

direction where to turn the unit with arrows. Once the circle appears on top of the

display, the accurate bearing can be tracked again. Press Start/Data again to select

a new bearing.

START COM

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