SUUNTO Core - Manual (Page 37)

8 USING COMPASS MODE
The COMPASS mode allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North.
In COMPASS mode you can access the following views with [View]:
● Time: shows the current time
● Cardinals: shows the current heading in cardinal directions
● Bearing tracking:shows the direction between the heading and set
bearing.
The compass will switch itself to power saving mode after a minute. Reactivate
it with [Start Stop].
8.1 Getting correct readings
To ensure correct compass readings while in COMPASS mode: COMPASS
● calibrate the compass correctly when prompted (see Section 8.1.1
Calibrating compass on page 37)
● set the correct declination value
● keep the device level
● keep away from metal (e.g. jewelry) and magnetic fields (e.g. power
lines)
8.1.1 Calibrating compass
The device needs to be carefully calibrated during first time use and when the
battery is replaced. The device will always prompt you about it when it is
needed.
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