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CONGRATULATIONS! You have acquired the Corsa Digital Compass, Features of Corsa model X441 the handheld compass that works anywhere. • Three-mode compass heading display The Corsa incorporates the same patented (compass rose, cardinal points, and magnetic sensor technology that is used in the numeric heading) built-in compasses in GM, Ford, and Chrysler •...
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FEATURES • 500 hour average battery life using one IMPORTANT NOTE: The Corsa Digital lithium battery #2032 (included) Compass is not gimbaled or tilt compensated and therefore must be • 1° resolution; 5° accuracy held level to be accurate. Additional features of Corsa model X473 •...
OVERVIEW Display and buttons • : Press and hold the IGHT • ADV (A ): Press to turn the buttons at the same time to turn the DVANCE CorsaDigitalCompassonortostepthrough backlight on or off. The light feature is the modes: clock mode, basic compass available with model X473 only.
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OVERVIEW Distortion Compass • : The Corsa Digital Compass ISTORTION icon rose arrow detects when outside magnetic interfer- Basic ence is compromising compass accuracy Timer icon mode icon and displays the icon in DISTORTION Cardinal the upper left corner. Distortion occurs Timer point readout...
OVERVIEW Modes • An icon for basic, timer, and bearing • The Corsa Digital Compass has up to displays to indicate which mode the four modes, depending on the model: Corsa Digital Compass is in. Clock mode displays when the compass is off. No icon 1.
OVERVIEW Backlight (model X473 only) Resetting the compass The Corsa model X473 Digital Compass uses Becausethebatteryof theCorsaDigitalCompass an electro-luminescent backlight to illuminate is not easily removed, a manual reset has been the display, making it easily visible at night. added to the Corsa Digital Compass. Resetting Pressing the buttons at the the Corsa Digital Compass erases everything...
OVERVIEW 2. Press the button to reset the Detachable bubble level compass. All the segments on the display (model X473 only) will briefly illuminate. The Corsa Digital The Corsa Digital Compass is not gimbaled Compass must now be recalibrated. or tilt-compensated and therefore must be held level to be accurate.
BASIC MODE The Corsa Digital Compass must be in basic • : the orientation of RROW ORIENTATION mode to use any of the features described in the compass rose arrow is selected this section. • : the compass time- OMPASS TIME out value is selected Features The basic mode provides the current compass...
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BASIC MODE When to calibrate 2. Press and hold the button and The Corsa Digital Compass must be “ ” will flash. This indicates you are calibrated under the following conditions: now in calibration mode. 1. It is being used for the first time. 3.
BASIC MODE should take a minimum of four seconds. Arrow orientation The Corsa Digital Compass has two compass 5. The compass heading should be displayed. rose arrow orientations to choose from: (1) You have calibrated your compass. Enjoy! directional arrow and (2) north pointing NOTE: The size of the circles or the arrow.
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BASIC MODE Steps to select arrow orientation arrow off. Stop at your desired selection 1. Press the button until the icon for the arrow orientation. BASIC is displayed in the upper right corner. 6. Press the button once to select the 2.
BASIC MODE NOTE: If at any time during pro- Compass time-out gramming no button is pressed for 30 The Corsa Digital Compass has a program- seconds, the Corsa Digital Compass mable compass time-out. The default value exits out of programming mode. for the compass time-out is five minutes, meaning that after the compass has been on for five minutes without a button press, it will...
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BASIC MODE Steps to select the compass time-out 4. Press the button. The numbers next 1. Press the button until the to the “ ” should flash. BASIC icon is displayed in the upper right 5. Press the button to step through the corner.
BASIC MODE you can also set your backlight time-out will turn off. The time-out can be set at 10, (model X473 only). See the Backlight 30, or 60 seconds. You may also choose to time-out discussion that follows. never have the backlight time-out by selecting “...
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BASIC MODE Steps to select the backlight time-out . Stop at your desired selection for 1. Press the button until the the backlight time-out. BASIC icon is displayed in the upper right 6. Press the button once to set your corner.
CLOCK MODE Features Setting the clock The Corsa Digital Compass is in clock mode From the clock mode, press and hold the when the compass feature is not in use. The button. The clock should flash. clock displays time in either military format or 1.
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CLOCK MODE 4. If the 12-hour time format has been 7. Repeat step 6 to store the remaining selected,“ ”or“ ”should flash, denoting digits of the time. The digit flashing is a.m. or p.m.. Press the button to the digit being set. toggle between a.m.
TIMER MODE The Corsa Digital Compass must be in timer When counting, the timer starts at mode to use any of the features described in “ ”. If the timer reaches its 00:00:00 this section. maximum, it resets to“ ”and begins 00:00:00 to count up again.
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TIMER MODE Steps to use the timer NOTE: The timer can be paused any 1. Press the button until the number of times. The timer will TIMER icon is displayed in the upper left corner continue to run even though the Corsa and“...
BEARING MODE This feature is only available in Corsa model • The flashing arrow on the compass rose X473. The Corsa Digital Compass must be points to the stored bearing direction. in bearing mode to use any of the features •...
BEARING MODE Storing bearings Erasing bearings 1. Press the button until the 1. Press the button until the BEARING BEARING icon is displayed in the upper right icon is displayed in the upper right corner. corner. 2. Aim the Corsa Digital Compass in the 2.
CHANGING THE BATTERY Battery life of the Corsa Digital Compass is Steps to change the battery dependent upon usage, but it should average 1. Place the compass on a solid surface with approximately 500 hours. The battery should the display facing down. be changed when the display is dim or blank 2.
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CHANGING THE BATTERY components. This is necessary to ensure 7. Press case halves firmly to inspect around a water-tight seal. the rubber seal. There should be a smooth, gap-free interface between the 5. Insert a new battery over the large ( ˝...
If you send your 30 days of purchase, you may return the unit original receipt, it cannot be returned. to PNI Corporation for repair or replacement Proof of purchase must show printed by following these instructions:...
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Once you have acquired an RMA number, pack the unit securely to prevent damage PNI Corporation in transit. If possible, use the original 5464 Skylane Boulevard, Suite A packing material and box. Be sure to send Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1084 the entire product.
PNI Corporation manufactures its products from product to PNI at your expense. PNI warrants parts and components that are new or equivalent...
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LIMITED WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN PNI shall have no liability for any indirect or LIEU OF AND PNI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER speculative damages (including, but not limited WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS, to, consequential, incidental, and special damages) EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, relating to the use of or inability to use this product, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, INCLUD-...
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