Set The Altitude; Altitude Bar Chart - Oregon Scientific RA202 User Manual

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SET THE ALTITUDE

To set the altitude:
1. Press MODE to switch to
Altimeter-Barometer Mode.
2. Press and hold SET until the first
setting flashes.
3. Press + or - to change the setting.
Hold to speed through the options.
Press SET to confirm the setting
and move on to the next one.
4. Repeat step 3 to change other
settings for this mode.
The order of the altitude settings is:
Altitude unit - metres / feet
Altitude height
To effectively set the altimeter you need to know the
correct altitude. To do this:
Obtain a topographical map; find your location and
its related altitude reading.
OR
Set the sea level pressure on your watch.
RA202/282_EN
IMPORTANT

ALTITUDE BAR CHART

The altitude bar chart at the bottom of the display shows
the altitude history. It consists of 7 rows and 14 columns.
The latest reading is entered in the right hand column
and always at the height of the 4th row. Therefore, all
the other readings will adjust their position to reflect the
latest reading.
NOTE 1 row = 20m (20m = 65.6ft)
10
10
This unit employs a semiconductor pressure sensor
that could be affected by temperature change. While
taking the altitude measurement, ensure that the unit
is not exposed to sudden temperature changes.
It is recommended to calibrate the altitude or sea
level pressure regularly to maintain the accuracy of
the watch.
1 column =1 min
1/27/05, 4:55 PM

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