Suunto A-10 - User Manual

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SUUNTO BASEPLATE
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 nd direction
to target
9. Clinometer (select models only) for measuring vertical
angle
2. Orienting the map
To better understand your surroundings, you should use your
compass to rst 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

Compass Anatomy

Needle with Red End

Points to magnetic north, indicating direction.

Direction-of-Travel Arrow

Guides target direction on maps and during movement.

Baseplate with Scales

Features straight edges and scales for map work.

Bezel with Directional Scale

Serves as a protractor for directional readings.

Rotating Capsule

Houses the needle and allows setting direction to target.

Bearing Index

Used for reading numerical bearing from the bezel.

Orienting Lines

Aligns the capsule with meridian lines on a map.

Orienting Arrow

Aligns the needle to find the direction to a target.

Clinometer

Measures vertical angles on select models.

Orienting the Map

Aligning Map with Magnetic North

Hold compass level, align red needle with North on map.

Positioning the Map

Turn map so its northern edge points to magnetic north.

Navigate with Map and Compass

Placing Compass on Map

Position compass between starting point and target on map.

Aligning Orienting Lines

Parallel orienting lines to map meridians, N pointing north.

Aligning Needle and Arrow

Hold compass level, turn until needle aligns with orienting arrow.

Measure Distance on Map

Declination Correction

Understanding Declination

Difference between true north and magnetic north.

Fixed Declination Scale Adjustment

Turn needle to fixed declination scale degree for current location.

Adjustable Declination Setting

Compass Care

Suunto A-10 Specifications

General

Type	Magnetic navigational compass
Ruler	Yes
Product color	White
Product design	Hand compass
Housing material	Plastic
Protection features	Waterproof

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	104 mm
Width	56 mm
Height	10 mm
Weight	30 g