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Suunto MIRROR COMPASSES User Manual
Suunto MIRROR COMPASSES User Manual

Suunto MIRROR COMPASSES User Manual

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SUUNTO MIRROR COMPASSES
USER GUIDE
1.
Compass anatomy
1. Needle with red end that points to magnetic north
2. Direction-of-travel arrow for pointing to target on
map and when moving
3. Baseplate with straight edges and scales for working
on map
4. Bezel with directional scale for using as a protractor
5. Rotating capsule for setting direction to target
6. Bearing index for reading numerical bearing from
bezel
7. Orienting lines used to align capsule with meridian
lines on map
8. Orienting arrow for aligning with needle to find
direction to target
9. Clinometer (select models only) for measuring
vertical angle
10. Center line for aligning target and compass
11. Notch, mirror and hole (select models only) for
precise sighting of an object
2.
Orienting the map
To better understand your surroundings, you should
use your compass to first turn your map in the right
direction. This ensures the geographic features around
you are in the same general direction as you see them
on the map.
1. Hold your compass level and look at the red end of
the needle to see where north is.
2. Turn the map so that the northern upper edge is
pointing north.
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Summary of Contents for Suunto MIRROR COMPASSES

  • Page 1 SUUNTO MIRROR COMPASSES USER GUIDE Compass anatomy 1. Needle with red end that points to magnetic north 2. Direction-of-travel arrow for pointing to target on map and when moving 3. Baseplate with straight edges and scales for working on map 4.
  • Page 2 Navigate with map and compass When navigating with a map and compass, you are first determining a direction of travel on the map and then transferring that direction to the real world. 1. Place the compass on the map between your starting point (A) and your target (B).
  • Page 3 If your Suunto compass has a fixed declination scale, do the following each time you navigate to a new target. 1. Follow ‘Navigate with map and compass’ procedure to the end of step 3.
  • Page 4 4. Continue with step 4 of ‘Navigate with map and compass’ procedure. If your Suunto compass has adjustable declination, do the following at the start of your navigation. 1. Turn the compass over. 2. Insert the metal key into the adjustment screw.
  • Page 5: Finding Your Location

    Finding your location You can sight two or more objects and use triangulation to accurately determine where you are. 1. Find a visible object that is identifiable on your map and follow steps 1-3 of the ‘Sight a bearing’ procedure. 2.
  • Page 6 Signal with a mirror A mirror enables signaling over long distances by flashing sunlight reflected in the mirror. 1. Hold two fingers in a V-shape at arm’s length so that you see the target between your fingers. 2. Keep the open compass mirror upright close to your eyes and turn the mirror until the reflected sunlight hits your fingers.
  • Page 7: Operating/Storage Temperature

    REPELLENT. 11. SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY Suunto warrants that during the Warranty period Suunto will, at its sole discretion, remedy defects in materials or workmanship free of charge either by a) repairing, or b) replacing with similar product, or c) refunding, subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty.
  • Page 8 © Suunto Oy 2/2014, 12/2014, 3/2015. All Rights reserved. Subject to change without notice. Suunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy. SUUNTO CUSTOMER SUPPORT 1. www.suunto.com/support www.suunto.com/mysuunto 2. Australia +61 1800 240 498 Austria +43 720 883 104 Canada...

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