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Oregon Scientific GP123 manual

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  • Page 1

    E N 1 GPS Scout Backtrack Altimeter Model: GP123 USER MANUAL INDEX Introduction ................................................................... 2 Overview ........................................................................ 2 Front view ................................................................2 LCD screen ............................[...]

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    E N 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific TM GPS Scout Backtrack Altimeter (GP123). Useful for any outdoor activity , the GP123 comes equipped with GPS, altimeter , barometer , compass and alarm. With easy-to-view display and sturdy yet comfortable palm- grip design, the GP123 is useful when venturing outdoors. View at a gla[...]

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    E N 3 3. DISP/- : toggle between modes; enter time setting mode; decrease value of the setting; toggle setting options 4. SET : confirm setting; toggle bottom line display (time / date / alarm); enter settings for altitude/ barometer / compass 5. : turn on LED light 6. : turn on backlight; lock / unlock keypad LCD SCREEN 1. Indicates which mode (A[...]

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    E N 4 T o replace battery: 1. Lift up the ring lever part of the screw and rotate counter clockwise to open battery compartment. 2. Remove battery compartment cover . 3. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities. 4. Close the battery compartment and rotate screw clockwise to secure. DISPLAYS OPERATION MODES Press DISP/- to toggle between modes:[...]

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    E N 5 TO SET CLOCK AND ALARM 1. Press and hold DISP/- to enter time setting mode. 2. Set clock and alarm by pressing the following buttons: • to increase value or toggle options • DISP/- to decrease value or toggle options • SET to confirm The setting options are: hour format, hour , minute, year, calendar format, month, date, alarm time (ho[...]

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    E N 6 maximum altitude record (yes / no), then SET to confirm. TO SET SEA LEVEL PRESSURE 1. Press DISP/- repeatedly to navigate to barometer mode. 2. Press and hold SET to enter settings. 3. Set the following options (sea level pressure, weather forecast icons) by pressing the following buttons: • to increase value or toggle options • DISP/- t[...]

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    E N 7 NOTE If no key has been pressed in any 5 minute period, the compass will time out and return to Altimeter mode (default display). COMPASS SENSOR CALIBRATION NOTE • Always take bearings in the open air , not inside buildings, tents, caves, or other shelters. • Compass readings should be performed away from magnetic materials. A void large [...]

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    E N 8 For places elsewhere in the world, visit the website: http://www .magnetic-declination.com When you set the declination angle on the compass you compensate for the difference between true and magnetic north. This makes the compass reading more accurate. T o set the declination angle: 1. Press DISP/- repeatedly to navigate to compass mode. 2. [...]

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    E N 9 The signal quality is as follows: Excellent Good Poor “No icon” No signal For GPS function to operate, signal quality needs to be good or excellent. Once GPS signal has been found, the device can store up to 3 locations at any one time. For your convenience, each location is represented by an icon: Icon Suggested use Parking space Home Fa[...]

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    E N 10 LED LIGHT T o turn on LED light: • Press and hold . (light will remain on for the duration it is pressed) BACKLIGHT / KEYPAD LOCK T o activate backlight: • Press to turn on backlight for 3 seconds. NOTE The backlight function will not operate if is displayed. T o toggle keypad lock On or Off: • Press and hold . indicates keypad is lock[...]

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    E N 1 1 • Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause damage. • T ake precautions when handling all battery types. • Remove the batteries whenever you are planning to store the product for a long period of time. • When replacing batteries, use new batteries as specified in this user manual. • The product is a pr[...]