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To change the Asc/Dsc format:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is
displayed.
2. Scroll to
Asc/Dsc and press Suunto.
3. Select the correct format with the arrow buttons and press
Suunto. The format is set
and you return to the Units menu.
3.3. COMPASS MODE
3.3.1. Main Display
When you select the Compass mode, the main display opens. The main display has
three rows.
Bearing
First row displays the bearing pointed with the sighting marks of Suunto X6/X6M. The
bearing is displayed in bold when the compass is level.
Compass
The second row displays the heading of the Suunto X6/X6M as a graphical presentation
of a compass rose. The rose displays the cardinal and half-cardinal points.
The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 40 seconds at a time. After this
period the compass moves into power-saving mode and the message “start compass”
is displayed. Press Start, to activate the compass again.