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GPS mode ......................................................................8
GPS Scout
LED light .....................................................................10
Backtrack Altimeter
Backlight / keypad lock ..............................................10
Model: GP123
Water resistance ..........................................................10
USER MANUAL
Specifications ..............................................................10
Precautions .......................................
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INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW TM Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific GPS Scout FRONT VIEW Backtrack Altimeter (GP123). Useful for any outdoor activity, the GP123 comes equipped with GPS, altimeter, barometer, 1 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 glance temperature, time and weather forecast information as well as data relating to altitude, barometer, compass and GPS depending on
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3. DISP/-: toggle between modes; enter time setting mode; 3. Weather forecast decrease value of the setting; toggle setting options 4. Key press prompt: - press SET; - press and 4. SET: confirm setting; toggle bottom line display (time hold SET / date / alarm); enter settings for altitude/ barometer / 5. : keypad is locked compass 6. : sea level is displayed 5. : turn on LED light 7. : altitude memory is being deleted 6. : turn on backlight; lock / unlock keypad 8. AM/PM: 12 hour format
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To replace battery: DISPLAYS 1. Lift up the ring lever part of the screw and rotate counter clockwise to open battery compartment. OPERATION MODES 2. Remove battery compartment cover. Press DISP/- to toggle between modes: 3. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities. 4. Close the battery compartment and rotate screw MA X clockwise to secure. DISP/- DISP/- PM SEA PM PM DISP/- DISP/- PM TIME / DATE / ALARM Press SET to toggle between time / date / alarm in any mode. 4 EN
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To disable alarm: Press any key. ALTIMETER AND BAROMETER MODES ABOUT THE ALTIMETER - BAROMETER The altimeter measures altitude in either meters or feet. The device is equipped with an intelligent barometer that determines altitude by the built-in sensor and advanced Baro-compensation technology. It also distinguishes the differences between pressure caused by the changes TO SET CLOCK AND ALARM in physical altitudes and pressure caused by weather conditions. This eliminates discrepancies an
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maximum altitude record (yes / no), then SET to COMPASS MODE confirm. IMPORTANT Although the compass has been calibrated during the manufacturing process, it is highly recommended to calibrate the compass before first use to take into account TO SET SEA LEVEL PRESSURE location factors which may affect the compass. 1. Press DISP/- repeatedly to navigate to barometer mode. For more accurate readings, it is strongly recommended to calibrate the compass whenever outdoors. 2. Press and hold SET
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To calibrate the compass sensor: 1. Press DISP/- repeatedly to navigate to compass mode. 2. Press and hold SET. Display will show CALI and smart prompt . 3. Press SET to start calibration. 4. Rotate the unit clockwise at a constant speed. The moving segments around the circumference of the display act as a guide. The rotation will be finished once you have performed 2 turns. NOTE OK indicates calibration has been successfully completed. Repeat steps 2-4 if FAIL is displayed. NOTE If no k
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For places elsewhere in the world, visit the website: 2. Press and hold SET. Display will show CALI. http://www.magnetic-declination.com 3. Press DISP/- to toggle to True North option. Display will show NORTH. When you set the declination angle on the compass you compensate for the difference between true and magnetic 4. Press SET to enter settings. north. This makes the compass reading more accurate. 5. Press to select on / off, then press SET to confirm. To set the declination angle: If ‘ON
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The signal quality is as follows: To search for stored location (backtrack function): 1. Press DISP/- repeatedly to navigate to GPS mode. Excellent 2. Once GPS signal has been successfully found, press repeatedly to select the symbol which represents the location you wish to return to. Good 3. Walk according to the arrow direction as shown on the Poor LCD display. “No icon” No signal For GPS function to operate, signal quality needs to be good or excellent. Once GPS signal has been found,
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Barometric 300 to 1,100 hPa LED LIGHT pressure range (8.86 to 32.48 inHg) To turn on LED light: Sea level pressure 900 to 1,100 hPa • Press and hold . range (26.58 to 32.48 inHg) (light will remain on for the duration it is pressed) Weather forecast Sunny, partially sunny, cloudy, rainy Digital compass 16 cardinal / ordinal points Power 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries BACKLIGHT / KEYPAD LOCK Operating -5°C to 50°C To activate backlight: temperature (28°F to 116°F) • Press to turn on backlight f
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• Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC this may cause damage. Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more • Take precautions when handling all battery types. about Oregon Scientific products. • Remove the batteries whenever you are planning to If you're in the US and would like to contact our Customer store the product for a long period of time. Care department directly, please visit: • When replacing batteries, use new batteries as sp
