Tech4o Northstar CW2 - Manual (Page 4)

target
338˚
north/northwest
north
magnetic north
indicator
bearing
compass
direction
navigation
Arrow
direction
of travel
0˚
magnetic north
indicator has no
affect
reverse bearing
indicator
[MODE]
bearing
Bearing Display
Reverse Bearing Display
reverse
bearing
compass direction
has no affect
bearing lock
indicator
[ST/STP]
Bearing Display
Locked Bearing Display
landmark A
current
position
landmark B
135˚
270˚
0˚
finish
start
315˚
0˚
0˚
0˚
315˚ 0˚
225˚
0˚
C
B
D
1.2 mi
.6 mi
.5 mi
1.7 mi
TAKE A BEARING
To Determine the Direction of Travel
• Turn the watch until the
navigation arrow points to the
direction of travel. Press [
COMP/RESET ] to enter Compass
Mode
• The compass direction displays
in the 1st row
• The bearing displays in the 2nd
row
• The bar graph will indicate
Magnetic North
Important: When taking a bearing, the
watch MUST be parallel to the
horizon or the data will be
inaccurate.
TAKE A REVERSE BEARING
This watch will also display the opposite
direction (180˚) of a bearing. A reverse
bearing is used to accurately
backtrack your direction or determine
you location on a map
To determine a Backward Bearing
• In Compass Mode, Press
[MODE] to toggle between forward
and reverse bearings. The icon " "
displays for Reverse Bearing
• The watch will automatically return
to forward bearing after being
changed to Standby Mode or Current
Time Mode
LOCK A BEARING
This watch will provide a "compass
lock" function to secure an
improtant bearing. When the
" " is displayed, the
compass reading will not change
To Lock / Unlock the Compass
• When in Compass Mode,
Press [ST/STP] to toggle between
lock and unlock
• The watch will automatically
return to unlock after being
changed to Standby Mode or
Current Time Mode
FIND YOUR LOCATION
Use this watch with the reverse
bearing feature, a map and
protractor, to determine your
current position
To Find Your Current Position
• Locate two distant, identifiable
landmarks. See diagram at right
• Find each landmark's location
on the map
• Use the watch to determine
the reverse bearing of each
landmark
• With a protractor, draw a line
down each reverse bearing onto
the map
• Your current position is the
intersection of these two lines
FIND YOUR WAY
Use this watch and a protractor to
keep to a trail
Before Hiking
• Locate the distance between
and location of the turning points
of the trail on a map
• Use a protractor to determine
the bearing of each turn and
mark the map. See right
Start to B = 315˚ / 1.2 mi
B to C = 0˚ / .6mi
C to D = 225˚ / .5 mi
D to finish = 315˚ / 1.7 mi
While Hiking
• Use the watch to find the
bearing at each turn
LIMITED WARRANTY:
What is covered? Johnson Outdoors Inc. warrants your Tech4o
Watch to be free from defects in materials or workmanship, and to
perform accurately, for one (1) year provided it has not been
damaged by the causes described in the next paragraph.
What is not covered? Normal wear, and damage due to the abrasion,
melting, misuse, alteration, and abuse (including any disassembly)
are not covered by this warranty.
Digital Watches are water resistant, they are not waterproof.
Damage resulting from excessive exposure to water, heat or cold is
not covered under this warranty. Additionally, the battery is not
covered under the warranty.
How to obtain warranty service or repair of your watch: Should a
defect covered by this warranty appear in your watch, call our
Consumer Service Department toll-free at 1.800.572.8822 for
return authorization and instructions. (You must pay the cost of
returning the unit to us). If the product is found to be defective in
material or workmanship, we shall, at our option, either repair or
replace it without charge, and will pay the cost of return shipment
to you. If repairs are required to correct any problem not covered
by this warranty, we will contact you for approval to proceed and to
charge you for the components repaired or replaced, plus a
nominal charge for labor.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES ON YOUR WATCH THAT ARE
NOT CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
FROM USING OR LOSS OF USE OF YOUR WATCH.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to
you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Contact us: www.tech4o.com
Tech4O is a trademark of Johnson Outdoors Inc. Rev.A 5-07
U.S.A.:
Johnson Outdoors Inc.
625 Conklin Road
PO Box 966
Binghamton, NY 13902
Phone: 607.779.2222
Toll Free: 1.800.572.8822
Fax: 607.779.2293 Canada.:
Johnson Outdoors Canada Inc.
4180 Harvester Road
Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7L 6B6
Phone: 905.634.0023
Toll Free: 1.800.263.6390
Fax: 1.800.661.1170