Setting Declination - Suunto TRAVERSE 1.0 User Manual

If the calibration is successful, the text Calibration successful is
displayed. If the calibration does not succeed, the text Calibration
failed is displayed. To retry the calibration, press [START].
If you have already calibrated the compass and want to re-calibrate
it, you can manually start the calibration process.
To manually start compass calibration:
1. Keep [NEXT] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll to NAVIGATION with [START] and enter with [NEXT].
3. Scroll to Settings with [LIGHT] and select with [NEXT].
4. Scroll to Compass with [LIGHT] and select with [NEXT].
5. Press [NEXT] to select Calibration.

3.6.2 Setting declination

To ensure correct compass readings, set an accurate declination
value.
Paper maps point to true north. Compasses, however, point to
magnetic north – a region above the Earth where the Earth's
magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true North are
not at the same location, you must set the declination on your
compass. The angle in between magnetic and true north is your
declination.
The declination value appears on most maps. The location of
magnetic north changes yearly, so the most accurate and up-to-date
declination value can be obtained from the internet (for example
www.magnetic-declination.com).
Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magnetic
north. This means that when you are using orienteering maps you
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