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The TIMER button
The TIMER button gives access to the time clock, alarm timer and
stopwatch.An initial press of the TIMER button shows current time
and will automatically revert to its previous mode (current altimeter,
temperature etc.) without further key presses after 2 seconds. A long key
press when the clock is displayed allows you to set the clock. First hours
will flash and can be adjusted with the
v
and
^
keys, use the SET button
to set hours and then set minutes in the same way.
A second press gives the Alarm timer which can be used as an alarm
clock, or if you are using your Micro Alti with a paramotor and headset,
the alarm timer can be used to time your fuel usage in cross country
flying, providing you are familiar with your paramotor’s fuel usage and
allow for sufficient reserve. The alarm timer will permanently store the
last used time period, so the same duration can be used again without
having to set it.
Alarm mode is indicated with Alar and an A in the vario display. A long
key press on the TIMER button allows the hours and minutes to be set
in the same way as the clock. SEt will flash and a final key press on SET
begins the alarm countdown and AL on is displayed. A long key press on
SET when in the alarm display mode will cancel the alarm and AL oF is
displayed. Switching off the Micro Alti will also cancel the alarm but the
duration will have been stored ready for next time.
The third press on the TIMER key gives the stopwatch display. Auto
(flight timer) can be initiated with a long key press and SEt will be
