Suunto Vector - CHAPTER 6 COMPASS MODE; COMPASS MODE

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CHAPTER 6 COMPASS MODE
Note: This feature applies to the Navitec, Vector and X-Lander.
The compass function provides the user with:
 a cardinal or half cardinal point abbreviation;
 bearing degrees;
 a North-South arrow;
 a bearing track mode showing desired direction and actual bearing;
 a bubble level for accuracy reading +3 degrees;
 a rotating bezel;
 a resolution of 1
O
for the bearing, +5
O
for North-South direction; and
 a declination correction feature.
To view and use the Compass function:
Check the Mode Indicator Bar. If the mode arrow is not on COMP, PRESS the [Mode] button until the arrow
is directly below COMP on the bar.
In the COMPASS mode:
 Field 1 displays the cardinal or half-cardinal point.
 Field 2 displays the bearing in degrees.
 Field 3 displays the current time.
 The Outer Circumference graphically displays the North-South arrow where one-lit segment shows
North and three-lit segments show South.
The compass display is active for 45 seconds at a time. After this, the compass enters sleep mode and
an ---° indicator appears in the field 2. Reactivate the compass by pressing the [-] button.
The Wristop Computer provides a bubble level for the user to achieve a precise reading within +3
degrees. The user should acquire a bearing by removing the Wristop Computer from the wrist. The user
centers the liquid bubble to ensure the Wristop Computer position is level and takes a reading.
Note: Compass readings should be performed away from objects possessing sources of magnetism.
Avoid buildings, large metal objects, power lines, loudspeakers, electric motors etc.