Radio Shack Digital Compass, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Digital Compass 63 1102 fm Page 1 Wednesday August 16 2000 4 33 PM...

Page 2: ...atic Shut Off Time 11 Setting Using the Backlight Shut Off Time 13 Clock Mode 15 Replacing the Battery 17 Resetting the Compass 19 Entering the Diagnostic Mode 21 Care 22 Specifications 23 1999 2000 R...

Page 3: ...actory installed vehicle compasses This magnetic sensor technology allows the compass to electronically separate the earth s magnetic field from the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle thereby p...

Page 4: ...ion alerts you when outside magnetic interference is affecting compass accuracy Liquid Crystal Display clearly dis plays the digital time and heading infor mation Water Resistant Design lets you use t...

Page 5: ...with three suction cups for secure mounting Insert the small ball head of each suction cup into a larger hole shown here on the bottom of the bracket and slide each toward the bracket s smaller hole...

Page 6: ...the compass will be at least 5 inches away from any stereo speakers Press the compass base against the windshield so the suction cups take hold The compass has an adjustable bracket that rotates back...

Page 7: ...you use it the first time and any time you move or reset the compass or adjust the display angle Operation The compass has two modes clock mode and compass mode In the clock mode you can view the curr...

Page 8: ...e magnetic interference that compromises its accuracy Distortion occurs when there has been a significant change in the surrounding magnetic fields such as when you are driving underneath an overpass...

Page 9: ...time and program the backlight automatic shut off time Calibrating the Compass Calibration helps the compass to better separate the earth s magnetic field from the magnetic fields generated by externa...

Page 10: ...s on level ground in an open area such as a parking lot See Mounting the Compass on Page 6 and make sure the compass is securely mounted then follow these steps to cali brate your compass 1 Press ADV...

Page 11: ...circles on level ground and in less than 2 minutes Otherwise begin again from Step 1 Setting the Automatic Shut Off Time Important To save battery life the de fault setting for the automatic shut off...

Page 12: ...ect OFF to have the compass remain in compass mode Note If at any time during programming you do not press a button for about 5 minutes the compass exits the program ming mode Start over at Step 1 1 P...

Page 13: ...e Setting Using the Backlight Shut Off Time Important To save battery life the de fault setting for the backlight time is 10 minutes If you set the shut off time to OFF battery life runs out quickly F...

Page 14: ...ou can choose to have it never shut off To turn off the backlight at any time re gardless of the backlight shut off value you select press and release ADV and ENT at the same time Note If at any time...

Page 15: ...ting 10 30 60 or OFF 6 Press ENT to store the setting L and the current time setting flash 7 Press ADV to exit from the program ming mode and return to the com pass mode CLOCK MODE The clock displays...

Page 16: ...t time appears 2 Hold down ADV until all digits flash 3 Press ENT 12 Hr appears 4 Press ADV to toggle between the 12 and 24 hour time formats Press ENT to select the desired time format 5 If you selec...

Page 17: ...to matically returns to clock mode after you set the time REPLACING THE BATTERY The compass comes with one CR2032 type lithium button cell battery for power When the display dims or the compass stops...

Page 18: ...se of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Caution Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type 1 Place the compass on a solid sur face with the display f...

Page 19: ...al that is resting on the case front 4 Remove the old battery and install the new one positive side up 5 Replace the case cover and secure it with the screws RESETTING THE COMPASS If the display dims...

Page 20: ...ass on Page 9 and reset the time and automatic shut off values as necessary Notes If you decide not to reset the com pass press ADV twice to exit the reset mode If at any time during resetting you do...

Page 21: ...Hold down ADV and ENT at the same time until rESE7 flashes 2 Press ADV so dIAG flashes 3 Press ENT 10A209 or similar digits appear 4 To check the backlight press ADV so the software version appears 10...

Page 22: ...t wipe it dry immediately Use and store the compass only in normal temperature en vironments Handle the compass careful ly do not drop it Keep the compass away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a da...

Page 23: ...Sampling Cycle 10 Seconds Resolution Display 1 Accuracy Compass 10 Clock 2 seconds day Storage Temperature 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Operating Temperature 14 to 140 F 26 to 60 C Dimensions HWD 2 33 8 13...

Page 24: ...the product and the Ra dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product re pair w...