The Magellan Meridian Platinum is a hiking GPS receiver. The unit features a weather barometer, a mapping database that displays your current position and a three-axis electronic compass. Prior to your first use and after replacing the batteries, you must calibrate the compass. If you do not calibrate the compass, it could display errors of up to 20 degrees. Due to magnetic technology used in the device, keep large metal objects away from the device during the calibration process.
Instructions
1. Lay the Magellan Meridian Platinum unit on a flat, non-metal surface, with the compass facing upward.
2. Press the "Menu" button to navigate to the main menu.
3. Push the down arrow to highlight "Setup." Press "Enter."
4. Scroll down until "Compass Calibrate" is highlighted and press "Enter."
5. Follow the instructions on the display screen. The display screen will tell you rotate and how far to rotate the compass. Move the unit slowly. Stop rotating the unit when it beeps.
6. Flip the Magellan Meridian Platinum unit face down, on a flat surface. Leave the unit until it beeps. The final beep indicates the compass is calibrated.
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