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3.4.2. Calibrating the compass
To ensure that the compass works properly, you need to calibrate it.
Calibrate the compass:
• If it does not seem to work well, for example, when it displays the wrong compass
heading or the heading changes too slowly.
• If your Suunto X9 has been exposed to strong electromagnetic fields, such as
electric lines, loudspeakers and magnets, which can affect the compass operation.
• Before you use it for the first time
• Before you leave for an extended outdoor activity.
3. Hold your Suunto X9 vertically level and rotate it 360 degrees in the direction of the
horizontal arrows for 30 seconds. After the time has elapsed, the message
'
' is displayed. If the calibration succeeds, the message '
CALCULATING
displayed. If it does not succeed, the message '
you have to calibrate it again.
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Bearing (bea): If you are navigating a route from the
Navigation menu, the third shortcut displays the bearing to the
next waypoint. If you have not activated a route and the GPS
is on, the shortcut displays the bearing to the start position
(where the GPS or an activity was switched on). If the GPS is
not on, the shortcut displays the latest acquired bearing.
NOTE: The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 45
seconds at a time. After this period, the compass goes into
power-saving mode and the message '
displayed. To activate the compass again, press START/
DATA.
To calibrate the compass:
1.In the Set menu, scroll to Calibrate and press ENTER. The
message '
ROTATE
second timer are displayed.
2.Hold your Suunto X9 horizontally level and rotate it 360
degrees in the direction of the arrows for 30 seconds. The
device beeps and the message '
arrows pointing upwards and to the side and a timer are
displayed.
360°
', a set of arrows and a 30
HORIZONTAL
ROTATE
' is displayed. If this happens,
FAILED
' is
START COMPASS
360
', a set of
UP
' is
COMPLETE
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