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Setting the position format, 6 setting the position format – SUUNTO X9i User Manual

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Setting the datum
The Datum setting defines the map datum you use. (For more
information on different datums and their corresponding
numbers, see the GPS Datum List appendix.)
To set the datum:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The

Units menu is displayed.

2. Scroll to Datum and press ENTER.
3. Select the desired datum number with UP/DOWN and

press ENTER. The datum format is now set.

Grid
The Grid setting defines the grid you use. (For more
information on different grids, see the Local Grid List
appendix.)
To set the grid:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The

Units menu is displayed.

2. Scroll to Grid and press ENTER.
3. Select the desired grid with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.

The grid format is now set.

3.2.6. Setting the position format
The Position setting defines the format in which position coordinates are displayed.
The setting has five options:
deg: Degrees (second picture from the left)
dm: Degrees and minutes (middle)
grid: Local metric grid (second from the right, the picture displays the Swiss grid)
utm: Global UTM (first from the right)
• mgrs: Military Grid Reference System