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Calibrating the Electronic Compass, To calibrate the electronic compass

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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 When you first use the Vista Cx or after you install new batteries, you have to calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. The accuracy of the electronic compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that generate magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 50 To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Press the Menu key 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. Calibration Compass Page 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. Calibration Progress Page If a "Calibration Failed" message appears, repeat the process. eTrex Vista Cx Owner's Manual

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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
When you first use the Vista Cx or after you install
new batteries, you have to calibrate the electronic
compass outdoors. The accuracy of the electronic
compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held
level or you are near objects that generate magnetic
fields, such as cars or buildings.
To calibrate the electronic compass:
1.
Press the
Menu
key 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.
Heading Setup Page
Speed
setting
Time delay
options
Calibration
Progress Page
Calibration
Compass Page
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