Freestyle Nomad - Manual (Page 5)

TO USE THE COMPASS
This moving dot represents the direction of North (N).
Direction
Degree (0º to 360º)
Time
1. Press S3 button to select COMPASS mode. The direction,
degree and time will be displayed.
NOTE: In COMPASS mode, if there is no key manipulation
for around 30 seconds, the compass sensor will be deacti-
vated for power saving. Press S1/S2/S4 button to re-activate
the compass sensor. If the compass sensor is deactivated
for around 10 minutes, the watch will automatically return
to TIME mode.
NOTE: If the compass does not seem to work well, for
example: when it displays the wrong compass direction or
it displays “DISTORT” on the screen, then you have to cali-
brate the compass. You should also calibrate it after replac-
ing the battery. If your watch has been exposed to strong
electromagnetic fields, such as electric lines, magnets or
loudspeakers, then you have to calibrate it again.
Calibrate the compass before using it for the first time and
before a long trip.
Because of the difference between true north and magnetic
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