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4.3.Micro Compass layout
Micro Compass’s twin display gives you an exceptionally wide viewing angle, allowing you to see critical
race information from the cockpit or from the trapeze.The mode key set key mode and set keys are operated from the top of the unit, and are located to the side of the solar cell. >
5.Operating Instructions5.1.Switching on and off
To
marine switch ON Micro Compass automatically switches on when youtake it out of the soft pack. This is because it responds to the increase in light level at the solar cell. To switch the unit on if the unit is already out of its soft pack, you must cover the solar cell with
your hand, then uncover it. Note that indoor light
may not be sufficient to make your unit switch on.To switch OFFFirst put your Micro Compass into its softpack sothat stray light cannot turn the unit back on again.
Now press and hold down the mode key until thedisplay clears (this will take 2 seconds)If Micro Compass detects no movement for 7 minutes it will powerdown (this does not happen at sea). >
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