Setting the compass

  • Determine your position using the following zone maps.

North America zone map

North America zone map

South America zone map

South America zone map

  • Press a round pin into opening 3() for approximately three seconds. The currently selected zone appears in compass display 2().
  • To select the zone: press a round pin into opening 3() repeatedly until the desired zone is selected. The zone has been selected when compass display 2() shows the heading. This takes a few seconds.
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