Oregon Scientific RA202 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................. 2
Key Features ............................................................ 3
Watch ................................................................... 3
LCD Display ......................................................... 4
Getting Started ......................................................... 4
Unpack the Watch ................................................4
Turn ON the Watch (First-Time Use Only) ........... 5
Batteries ............................................................... 5
Switch between Main Modes ............................... 6
Using the Clock ........................................................ 7
Set the Clock / Calendar / Temperature Unit ........7
View Clock Displays ............................................. 8
Set the Daily Alarm / Time Zone / Keypad Tone ... 8
Alarm Sound ........................................................ 9
Turn the Alarm Sound OFF .................................. 9
Activate / Deactivate the Alarm ............................9
Using the Altimeter-Barometer ............................... 9
About the Altimeter-Barometer ............................. 9
Set the Altitude ................................................... 10
Altitude Bar Chart ............................................... 10
View Altitude Displays ........................................ 11
Set the Altitude Alarm / Sea Level / Weather Icon .. 12
Using the Sailing Timer ......................................... 13
About the Sailing Timer ...................................... 13
Set the Sailing Timer .......................................... 13
Sailing Timer Sound Alert ................................... 15
Sea Level Pressure Display .................................. 15
Using the Compass ............................................... 16
About the Compass............................................ 16
Set the Compass Sensor Calibration ................. 17
View Compass Displays ..................................... 17
Set the Bearing Tracking System ....................... 18
Set the Declination ............................................. 19
Set the True North Calibration............................ 20
To Turn the Bearing Tracking / Declination /
True North Calibration ON / OFF .......................20
Backlight ................................................................. 20
Keypad Lock ........................................................... 20
Specifications ......................................................... 21
Warnings and Care Instructions ........................... 22
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 23
Outbreaker Sailor Compass /
Outbreaker Sailor Compass Medium
Model: RA202 / RA282
User Manual
RA202/282_EN 1/27/05, 4:55 PM1

Oregon Scientific RA202 Specifications

General

Brand	Oregon Scientific
Model	RA202
Category	Compass
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started with Your Watch

Powering On and Battery Management

Battery Information and Replacement

Using the Clock Functions

Setting Clock, Calendar, and Units

Steps to set the clock, calendar, and temperature units on the watch.

Viewing Clock Display Options

Configuring Alarm, Time Zone, and Keypad Tone

Guide to setting the daily alarm, time zone offset, and keypad tone.

Altimeter-Barometer Functions

Understanding the Altimeter-Barometer

Setting and Interpreting Altitude Data

Setting the Altitude Measurement

Procedure for setting the watch's altitude and units.

Advanced Altitude and Environment Settings

Setting Altitude Alarms and Sea Level

Weather Forecast and Sailing Timer

Understanding the Sailing Timer

Using the Sailing Timer and Stopwatch

Operating Timers and Stopwatch

Using the Compass

Compass Display and Operation

Compass Calibration and Display Options

Calibrating the Compass Sensor

Procedure for calibrating the compass sensor for accurate direction readings.

Compass Navigation Features

Setting the Bearing Tracking System

How to set the bearing tracking system to lock a specific bearing for course following.

Adjusting Declination and True North Calibration

How to set declination and true north calibration for enhanced accuracy.

Setting the Compass Declination

True North Calibration and Mode Control

Setting True North Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the compass to true north for improved accuracy.

Controlling Bearing Tracking and Calibration

Product Specifications

Clock and Timer Specifications

Thermometer and Altimeter Specifications

Barometer, Power, and Environment Specifications

Warnings and Care Instructions