Compass Mode; Main Display - Suunto S6 Guia Del Usuario

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3.3. COMPASS MODE

3.3.1. Main Display

When you select the Compass mode, the main display
opens. The main display has three rows.
Bearing
The first row displays the bearing pointed with the sight-
ing marks of Suunto S6. The bearing is displayed in bold
when the compass is level. Level position is needed to
ensure accurate bearings.
Compass
The second row displays the heading of Suunto S6 as a
graphical presentation of a compass rose. The rose dis-
plays the cardinal and half-cardinal points.
The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for
40 seconds at a time. After this period, the compass moves
into the power-saving mode and the message "
" is displayed. To activate the compass again, press
PASS
Start.
Shortcuts
The third row contains shortcuts to three functions. Press
Stop/CL to switch between the functions.
• Altitude: In Alti use, it displays the current altitude,
and in Baro use, it displays the reference altitude.
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