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Main Pages > Compass Page Speed setting Time delay options Heading Setup Page 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter a speed. 6. Highlight the for more than field, and press ENTER to set the time delay from the time options list. Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you first use the GPSMAP 60CSx. To ensure continued accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries, after moving more than 100 miles (160 km), or experiencing a temperature change greater than 68º F (20º C). The accuracy of the compass is also affected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 50 To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu. 2. Highlight Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER to open the Calibration Page. 3. With the Start button highlighted, press ENTER, and follow on-screen directions for holding and turning the unit. A "Just Right," "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" message appears notifying you to adjust your turning speed, as needed. Hold the unit level while turning. A "Calibration Successful" message appears when finished. If a "Calibration Failed" message appears, repeat the process. 4. Press ENTER to return to the Compass Page. Hold the unit level and turn slowly. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual
M
AIN
P
AGES
>
C
OMPASS
P
AGE
Heading Setup Page
Speed
setting
Time delay
options
5.
Use the numeric keypad to enter a speed.
6.
Highlight the
for more than
field, and press
ENTER
to set the time delay from the time
options list.
Calibrating the Electronic Compass
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you
first use the GPSMAP 60CSx. To ensure continued
accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries,
after moving more than 100 miles (160 km), or
experiencing a temperature change greater than 68º F
(20º C). The accuracy of the compass is also affected
if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that
affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings.
To calibrate the electronic compass:
1.
Press
MENU
to open the Compass Page
Options menu.
2.
Highlight
Calibrate Compass
, and press
ENTER
to open the Calibration Page.
3.
With the
Start
button highlighted, press
ENTER
, and follow on-screen directions for
holding and turning the unit.
A “Just Right,” “Too Fast,” or “Too Slow”
message appears notifying you to adjust your
turning speed, as needed. Hold the unit level
while turning.
A “Calibration Successful” message appears
when finished.
If a “Calibration Failed” message appears,
repeat the process.
4.
Press
ENTER
to return to the Compass Page.
Hold the unit
level and turn
slowly.