Suunto Ambit 3 Peak - 1.0 User Guide

SUUNTO AMBIT3 PEAK 1.0
USER GUIDE
1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 6
2 Getting started ................................................................................. 8
2.1 Buttons and menus .................................................................. 8
2.2 Set up ........................................................................................ 9
2.3 Adjusting settings .................................................................. 12
3 Features .......................................................................................... 14
3.1 Activity monitoring ................................................................ 14
3.2 Alti-Baro .................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Getting correct readings ................................................ 15
3.2.2 Matching profile to activity ........................................... 18
3.2.3 Using Altimeter profile .................................................. 20
3.2.4 Using Barometer profile ................................................ 21
3.2.5 Using Automatic profile ................................................ 23
3.3 Autopause .............................................................................. 24
3.4 Autoscroll ................................................................................ 25
3.5 Backlight ................................................................................. 25
3.6 Button lock ............................................................................. 27
3.7 Compass .................................................................................. 28
3.7.1 Calibrating compass ....................................................... 29
3.7.2 Setting declination ......................................................... 30
3.7.3 Setting bearing lock ....................................................... 31
3.8 Countdown timer ................................................................... 33
3.9 Displays ................................................................................... 34
3.9.1 Adjusting display contrast ............................................. 34
3.9.2 Inverting display color ................................................... 35
3.10 Exercising with sport modes ................................................ 35
3.10.1 Using Suunto Smart Sensor .......................................... 35
3.10.2 Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor ................................. 36
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3.10.3 Starting an exercise ...................................................... 38
3.10.4 During exercise ............................................................. 39
3.10.5 Recording tracks ........................................................... 40
3.10.6 Making laps .................................................................. 40
3.10.7 Navigating during exercise .......................................... 41
3.10.8 Using compass during exercise .................................... 42
3.10.9 Setting altitude during exercise .................................. 43
3.11 Find back ............................................................................... 44
3.12 Firmware updates ................................................................ 44
3.13 FusedAlti ............................................................................... 45
3.14 FusedSpeed ........................................................................... 47
3.15 Icons ...................................................................................... 49
3.16 Interval timer ........................................................................ 52
3.17 Logbook ................................................................................ 54
3.18 Memory left indicator .......................................................... 56
3.19 Movescount .......................................................................... 57
3.20 Movescount mobile app ...................................................... 59
3.20.1 Second display on phone ............................................. 60
3.20.2 Syncing with mobile app ............................................. 60
3.21 Multisport training ............................................................... 62
3.21.1 Switching sport modes manually ................................ 62
3.21.2 Using a multisport mode ............................................. 63
3.22 Navigating with GPS ............................................................ 64
3.22.1 Getting GPS signal ........................................................ 64
3.22.2 GPS grids and position formats ................................... 65
3.22.3 GPS accuracy and power saving .................................. 67
3.23 Notifications ......................................................................... 67
3.24 PODs and HR sensors ............................................................ 68
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3.24.1 Pairing PODs and HR sensors ....................................... 69
3.24.2 Using foot POD ............................................................. 71
3.24.3 Calibrating power PODs and slope ............................. 72
3.25 Points of interest .................................................................. 75
3.25.1 Checking your location ................................................ 77
3.25.2 Adding your location as a POI ..................................... 78
3.25.3 Deleting a POI .............................................................. 79
3.26 Routes ................................................................................... 80
3.26.1 Navigating a route ....................................................... 81
3.26.2 During navigation ........................................................ 85
3.27 Service menu ........................................................................ 87
3.28 Shortcuts ............................................................................... 89
3.29 Sport modes .......................................................................... 90
3.30 Stopwatch ............................................................................. 91
3.31 Suunto Apps ......................................................................... 93
3.32 Swimming ............................................................................. 93
3.32.1 Pool swimming ............................................................. 94
3.32.2 Swimming styles ........................................................... 95
3.32.3 Swimming drills ............................................................ 98
3.32.4 Openwater swimming ................................................. 98
3.33 Time ...................................................................................... 99
3.33.1 Alarm clock ................................................................. 101
3.33.2 Time syncing ............................................................... 103
3.34 Track back ........................................................................... 104
3.35 Training programs .............................................................. 105
3.36 Weather indicators ............................................................. 107
4 Care and support .......................................................................... 110
4.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................. 110
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4.2 Water resistance ................................................................... 110
4.3 Charging the battery ............................................................ 111
4.4 Replacing Smart Sensor battery .......................................... 112
4.5 Getting support .................................................................... 113
5 Reference ...................................................................................... 115
5.1 Technical specifications ........................................................ 115
5.2 Compliance ........................................................................... 116
5.2.1 CE .................................................................................. 116
5.2.2 FCC compliance ............................................................ 116
5.2.3 IC ................................................................................... 117
5.3 Trademark ............................................................................ 117
5.4 Patent notice ........................................................................ 117
5.5 Warranty ............................................................................... 118
5.6 Copyright .............................................................................. 120
Index ................................................................................................ 123
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1 SAFETY

WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation
that may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation
that will result in damage to the product.
NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.
TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and
functions of the device.
Safety precautions
WARNING: ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY
OCCUR WHEN PRODUCT IS IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EVEN THOUGH OUR PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IN SUCH EVENT, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.
WARNING:
BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. OVEREXERTION MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
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ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
WARNING: ONLY FOR RECREATIONAL USE.
WARNING: DO NOT ENTIRELY RELY ON THE GPS OR BATTERY
LIFETIME, ALWAYS USE MAPS AND OTHER BACKUP MATERIAL TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND TO THE
PRODUCT, AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT ON THE PRODUCT,
AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT THROW THE PRODUCT AWAY, BUT TREAT IT
AS ELECTRONIC WASTE TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT.
DAMAGED.
CAUTION:
DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE
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2 GETTING STARTED

BACK LAP
START STOP
NEXT
LIGHT LOCK
VIEW
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2.1 Buttons and menus

Suunto Ambit3 Peak has five buttons which allow you to access all the features.
[Start Stop]:
press to access the start menu
press to start, pause or resume an exercise or timer
press to increase a value or move up in the menu
keep pressed to stop and save an exercise
[Next]:
press to change displays
press to accept a setting
keep pressed to access/exit the options menu
keep pressed to access/exit the options menu in sport modes
[Light Lock]:
press to activate the backlight
press to decrease a value or move down in the menu
keep pressed to lock/unlock the buttons
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[View]:
press to change bottom row view
keep pressed to toggle the display between light and dark
keep pressed to access shortcut (see
[Back Lap]:
press return to the previous menu
press to add a lap during exercise
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TIP: When changing values, you can increase the speed by
keeping [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] pressed until the values start to scroll faster.

2.2 Set up

Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak wakes up automatically when you attach it to your computer or a USB charger using the supplied USB cable.
To start using your sports watch:
1. Connect your sports watch to a power source with the supplied USB cable.
2. Disconnect the USB cable if you are using a computer (to unlock buttons).
3. Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to scroll to the desired language and press [Next] to select.
4. Pair with Suunto Movescount App (see
app
) by pressing [Start Stop] or skip by pressing [Next].
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5. Follow the startup wizard to complete initial settings. Set values with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and press [Next] to accept and go to the next step.
6. Reconnect USB cable and charge until battery indicator is 100%.
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Fully charging an empty battery takes about 2-3 hours. Buttons are locked while the USB cable is attached and connected to a computer.
You can exit the startup wizard at any time by keeping [Next] pressed.
The startup wizard takes you through the following settings:
Units
Time
Date
Personal settings (gender, age, weight)

2.3 Adjusting settings

You can change the settings of your Suunto Ambit3 Peak directly in the watch, through Movescount, or on the go with Suunto Movescount App (see
To change the settings in the watch:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll the menu with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock].
3. Press [Next] to enter a setting.
4. Press [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] to adjust the setting values.
5. Press [Back Lap] to return to the previous menu or keep [Next]
pressed to exit.
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3 FEATURES

Activity today
1962
kcal
Recovery time
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Week activity
avg
1936
kcal

3.1 Activity monitoring

In addition to the recovery time shown in your exercise log, Suunto Ambit3 Peak monitors you overall activity, both exercise and daily activity. Activity monitoring gives you a complete picture of your activity, the calories you are burning, and your recovery time.
Activity monitoring is available as a default display in TIME. You can view the display by pressing [Next] (last display).
You can show/hide the activity monitoring display from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Activity. Toggle with [Next].
The activity monitoring display has three views which you can change by pressing [View].
Activity today
the bar graph indicates average daily calorie consumption for the past seven days, not including today
Week activity
with today furthest to the right; the dotted line on the bar
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: calorie consumption today; the dotted line on
: daily calorie consumption over the last seven days
graph and lower row indicate average daily calorie consumption for the past seven days, not including today
Recovery time: recovery time for the next 24 hours based on recorded exercises and daily activity

3.2 Alti-Baro

With ALTI-BARO you can view the current altitude or barometric pressure. Press [Next] in TIME mode to view the ALTI & BARO display.
You can show/hide the ALTI-BARO display under the start menu DISPLAYS » Alti-Baro. Toggle with [Next].
You can access different views depending on which profile is activated by pressing [View].
Three profiles are available: For information on setting profiles, see
activity
.
Sunrise and sunset time views are available when GPS has been activated. If GPS is not active, sunrise and sunset times are based on the last recorded GPS data.
Automatic, Barometer
3.2.2 Matching profile to

3.2.1 Getting correct readings

Suunto Ambit3 Peak constantly measures absolute air pressure using the built-in pressure sensor. Based on this measurement and reference values, it calculates altitude or sea level air pressure.
and
Altimeter
.
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CAUTION: Keep the area around the sensor free of dirt and
sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor openings.
If your outdoor activity requires accurate sea level air pressure or altitude, you need to calibrate your Suunto Ambit3 Peak by entering either your current altitude or the current sea level air pressure.
TIP:
Absolute air pressure and known altitude reference = sea level air pressure. Absolute air pressure and known sea level air pressure = altitude.
The altitude of your location can be found from most topographic maps or Google Earth. A sea level air pressure reference for your location can be found using the websites of national weather services.
If Suunto FusedAltiTM is activated, the altitude reading will be corrected automatically using FusedAlti together with altitude and sea level pressure calibration. For more information, see
3.13 FusedAlti
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Changes in local weather conditions will affect altitude readings. If local weather changes often, it is advisable to reset the current altitude reference value frequently, preferably before starting your journey when the reference values are available. As long as the local weather stays stable, you do not need to set reference values.
To set the sea level pressure and altitude reference values:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
3.
Scroll to Reference with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
4. The following setting options are available:
FusedAlti: GPS is switched on and the watch starts calculating altitude based on FusedAlti.
Manual altitude: Set your altitude manually.
Sea level pressure
: Set the sea level pressure reference value
manually.
5. Set the reference value using [Start Stop] and [Light Lock].
Accept the setting with [Next].
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4. 5.
ALTI-BARO
Manual alt...
FusedAlti
Sea level...
ALTI-BARO
Altitude
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[...............]
Reference
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TIP: You can access the Reference setting by keeping [View]
pressed when in ALTI-BARO display.
You can also set your altitude during your exercise, see
3.10.9 Setting altitude during exercise

3.2.2 Matching profile to activity

Altimeter
The involves changes in altitude (e.g. hiking in hilly terrain).
profile should be selected when your outdoor activity
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The Barometer profile should be selected when your outdoor
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ALTI-BARO
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[...............]
Profile
[...............]
[...............]
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activity does not involve changes in altitude (e.g. soccer, sailing, canoeing).
To get correct readings, you need to match the profile to your activity. You can either let Suunto Ambit3 Peak decide a suitable profile for the activity, or choose a profile yourself.
NOTE: You can define the profile as part of the sport mode
settings in Movescount, or in your Suunto Ambit3 Peak.
To set the ALTI & BARO profile:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
3.
Press [Next] to select Profile.
4.
Scroll the profile options (Automatic, Altimeter, Barometer) with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. Select a profile with [Next].
Use example: Setting the altitude reference value
You’re on the second day of your two-day hike. You realize that you forgot to switch from the Barometer profile to the Altimeter
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profile when you started moving in the morning.You know that the current altitude readings given by your Suunto Ambit3 Peak are wrong. So, you hike to the nearest location shown on your topographic map for which an altitude reference value is provided. You correct your Suunto Ambit3 Peak altitude reference value accordingly and switch from Barometer to Altimeter profile. Your altitude readings are correct again.
Incorrect readings
If your Altimeter profile is on for an extended period of time with the device in a fixed location while the local weather changes, the device will give incorrect altitude readings.
If your Altimeter profile is on and the weather changes frequently while you climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device will give you incorrect readings.
Barometer
If the climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device assumes that you are standing still and interprets your changes in altitude as changes in sea level air pressure. It will therefore give you incorrect sea level air pressure readings.

3.2.3 Using Altimeter profile

Altimeter
The The reference value can either be sea level air pressure value or altitude reference value. When the the altimeter icon is shown on the display.
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profile is on for an extended period of time as you
profile calculates altitude based on reference values.
Altimeter
profile is activated,
When the Altimeter profile is activated, you can access the
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following views:
top row: your current altitude
middle row: graph displaying altitude changes over the past 24 hours (15 min. recording interval)
bottom row: change with [View] to show time, temperature, sunrise/sunset, or reference sea level pressure
NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Ambit3 Peak on your
wrist, you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will affect the initial reading.

3.2.4 Using Barometer profile

Barometer
The is based on the reference values added in the settings and the constantly measured absolute air pressure.
Changes in the sea level air pressure are presented graphically in the middle row of the display.
profile shows the current sea level air pressure. This
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When the Barometer profile is activated, the barometer icon is
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shown on the display. When the Barometer profile is activated, Suunto Ambit3 Peak
shows you the following barometric information:
top row: the current sea level air pressure
middle row: a graph displaying sea level pressure changes over the past 24 hours (15 min. recording interval)
bottom row: change with [View] to show time, temperature, sunrise/sunset, or reference altitude
Altitude reference is the latest altitude used in It can be:
the altitude you have set as altitude reference in the profile, or
the latest altitude logged in the changing to the
Barometer
Automatic
profile.
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ALTI & BARO
Barometer
profile before
mode.
NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Ambit3 Peak on your
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wrist, you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will affect the initial reading.

3.2.5 Using Automatic profile

The Automatic profile switches between the Altimeter and Barometer profiles according to your movements. When the Automatic profile is active, the device will automatically switch
between interpreting changes in air pressure as changes in altitude or changes in weather.
It is not possible to measure weather and altitude changes at the same time, as both cause a change in the surrounding air pressure. Suunto Ambit3 Peak senses vertical movement and switches to measuring altitude, when needed. When altitude is shown, it is updated with a maximum delay of 10 seconds.
If you are at a constant altitude (less than 5 meters of vertical movement within 12 minutes), Suunto Ambit3 Peak interprets all pressure changes as weather changes. The measurement interval is
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10 seconds. The altitude reading remains steady and if the weather changes, you will see changes in the sea level air pressure reading.
If you are moving in altitude (more than 5 meters of vertical movement within 3 minutes), Suunto Ambit3 Peak interprets all pressure changes as movements in altitude.
Depending on which profile is active, you can access the Altimeter or Barometer profile views with [View].
NOTE: When you are using the Automatic profile, barometer or
altimeter icons are not shown on the display.

3.3 Autopause

Autopause
is less than 2 km/h (1.2 mph). When your speed increases to more than 3 km/h (1.9 mph), the recording continues automatically.
You can turn under the advanced settings for the sport mode.
You can also turn effect on your Movescount settings.
To turn
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the
2.
3.
4. Toggle on/off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock].
5. Keep [Next] pressed to exit.
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pauses the recording of your exercise when your speed
Autopause
Autopause
options menu. Scroll to Scroll to
ACTIVATE Autopause
on/off for each sport mode in Movescount
Autopause
on/off during exercise:
on/off during exercise without any
with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].

3.4 Autoscroll

Set your watch to automatically scroll through your sport mode displays while exercising by using Autoscroll.
In Movescount, you can turn Autoscroll on/off for each sport mode and define how long the displays are shown.
You can also turn Autoscroll on/off during exercise without any effect on your Movescount settings.
To turn Autoscroll on/off during exercise:
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the
options menu.
2.
Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
3.
Scroll to Autoscroll with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
4. Toggle on/off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock].
5. Keep [Next] pressed to exit.

3.5 Backlight

Pressing [Light Lock] activates the backlight.
By default, the backlight turns on for a few seconds and turns off automatically. This is the Normal mode.
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There are three different backlight modes: Mode:
Normal: The backlight turns on for a few seconds when you press [Light Lock] and when the alarm clock sounds.
Off: The backlight is not switched on by pressing a button or when the alarm clock sounds.
Night: The backlight turns on for a few seconds when you press any button and when the alarm clock sounds.
Toggle: The backlight turns on when you press [Light Lock] and stays on until you press [Light Lock] again.
Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak has two backlight settings: one 'general' setting and one for sport modes.
You can change the general backlight setting in the watch settings
GENERAL
under
. You can also change the general setting in Movescount.
settings
Tones/display
»
Backlight
»
2.3 Adjusting
. See
You sport modes can use the same backlight mode as the general setting (default), or you can define a different mode for each sport mode under the advanced settings in Movescount.
In addition to the mode, you can adjust the backlight brightness (in percent), either in the watch settings under
display
Backlight
»
or in Movescount.
GENERAL
»
Tones/
TIP: When the [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] buttons are locked,
you can still activate the backlight by pressing [Light Lock].
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3.6 Button lock

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Keeping [Light Lock] pressed locks and unlocks buttons.
You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/display » Button lock.
Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak has two button lock settings: one for general use,
Sport mode lock Time mode lock
Actions only
All buttons Night
Sport mode lock
Actions only
locked during exercise.
All buttons Night
Time mode lock
, and one for when you are exercising,
:
:
: Start and options menus are locked.
: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in
mode.
: [Start Stop], [Back Lap] and the options menu are
: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in
mode.
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TIP: Select the Actions only button lock setting for sport modes
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to avoid accidentally starting or stopping your log. When the [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] buttons are locked, you can still change displays by pressing [Next] and views by pressing [View].

3.7 Compass

Suunto Ambit3 Peak has a digital compass that allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic north. The tilt-compensated compass gives you accurate readings even if the compass is not horizontally level.
You can show/hide the compass display from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Compass. Toggle with [Next].
The compass display includes the following information:
middle row: compass heading in degrees
bottom row: change view to current heading in cardinals, to time or empty with [View]
The compass switches to power saving mode after one minute. Reactivate it with [Start Stop].
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3.7.1 Calibrating compass

If you have not used the compass before, you must first calibrate it. Turn and tilt the watch in multiple directions until the watch beeps, indicating calibration is complete.
If you have already calibrated the compass and want to re-calibrate it, you can access the calibration option in the options menu.
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 Stop].
To manually start compass calibration:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Select to GENERAL with [Next].
3.
Scroll to Compass with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
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4.
Press [Next] to select Calibration.

3.7.2 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 need to turn the declination correction off by setting the declination value to 0 degrees.
To set the declination value:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Press [Next] to enter GENERAL.
3.
Scroll to Compass using [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
4.
Scroll to Declination with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
5.
Turn the declination off by selecting --, or select W (west) or E (east).
6. Set the declination value with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock].
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