Seiko 5M65 User Guide - Page 14

English USING 24-HOUR HAND TO INDICATE DIRECTIONS (only for models with the rotating compass bezel or ring) PRECAUTIONS ON USING THE COMPASS • Please use the compass in places where the sun is visible or its location is known. • Before using the compass, it is necessary to set the 24-hour hand to the current time of your area. • The compass is so designed to provide only a rough indication of directions, and should not be used where accuracy is critical. • If daylight saving time (summer time) is in effect in your area, be sure to set your watch one hour behind the current time before using the rotating compass. l How to use the compass bezel (ring) [In the Northern Hemisphere] 1 Set "N (North)" on the rotating compass bezel (ring) to the 12 o'clock marker. The direction marks on the bezel (ring) are set as follows; 3 o'clock position: E (East) 6 o'clock position: S (South) 9 o'clock position: W (West) 2 While keeping the dial level, point the 24-hour hand in the direction of the sun. The direction marks indicate the corresponding directions. 26 English [In the Southern Hemisphere] 1 Set "S (South)" on the rotating compass bezel (ring) to the 24-hour hand. 2 While keeping the dial level, point the 12 o'clock marker in the direction of the sun. The direction marks indicate the corresponding directions. [In the Northern Hemisphere] South [In the Southern Hemisphere] South West East 12 o'clock marker North West East 12 o'clock marker North 27