c ompass use
Once the compass is activated, there are two typical ways to use it.
Which way am I headed? Hold the watch so that 12 o’clock is in
direction of your travel. Turn the compass ring until the 4th center hand is
pointing to north on the ring. Your heading is the direction on the ring at 12
o’clock.
Which way should I go? If you know the direction you want to go
(e.g., NE), turn the compass ring until that direction appears at 12 o’clock.
Hold the watch so that you are facing 12 o’clock. Then, turn your body
until the 4th center hand points to north on the compass ring. You are
now facing the direction you want to go.
care and maintenance
Your watch is water-resistant to 10 ATM (160 pounds per square inch
absolute).
To maintain water-resistance, do not press any buttons under water.
1) The watch is water-resistant only as long as the lens, push buttons,
and case remain intact.
2) The watch is not a diver watch and should not be used for diving.
3) Rinse the watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water.
The watch may be cleaned with a cloth and mild soap in warm water.
The battery should provide 4 years of normal watch use. The actual
battery life may vary depending on actual use.
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c ompass opera tion
Normally, the compass is inactive, with the 4th center hand pointing to
12 o’clock or showing the chronograph seconds.
The compass must be calibrated prior to use and calibration should be
performed in the area of intended use (see COMPASS CALIBRATION).
If the compass has not been calibrated since battery replacement,
attempting to activate the compass causes the watch to rotate the
4th center hand once to remind you to calibrate.
While holding the watch level, press C (COMPASS) to activate the compass.
The compass hand moves to point north. If the watch is turned,
the 4th center hand will continue to move, always pointing north. After
20 seconds, the compass will automatically turn off and the 4th center hand
will return to its normal operation. This conserves battery life. Press C (COM-
PASS) at any time to keep the compass on for another 20 seconds.
The compass may be activated while the chronograph is in use. The 4th
center hand merely switches operation temporarily. The upper and lower
hands continue to show the chronograph time and all chronograph
functions are available through buttons A (START/STOP) and B (FLY-
BACK/RESET).
NOTE: During compass operation, the second hand moves in two-
second increments. Also, when the compass is activated, the upper and
lower hands may shift position slightly, returning to their proper
positions when the compass is deactivated. This operation is normal and
yields the most accurate compass reading.
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