How do I calibrate this compass. I lost the directions, and can't get it to work.
1577876
There is no way to calibrate the compass. I have had a Type S for over a year & have made repeated attempts, following the instructions to calibrate. To no avail. You'll have to live with it being about 15 degrees off.
1577877
Go to a parking lot with plenty of space to turn around in a circle and eventually the compass will calibrate. It took me several times but eventually it worked!
1577878
Hold the button on the right in as you drive the vehicle in a couple of figure 8 circles! That should calibrate it.
1577879
Mine wasn't easy to calibrate. You need to press a button on the back and go around a block - - - a complete 360 degree turn. You may have to do this several times to get it to be reasonably accurate. Good luck.
1577880
I cannot give you a positive answer but I know I turned around once or twice to re-calibrate it for one thing. I hope you have better luck with it than I did. I junked mine it.
1577881
drive your car in circles in a parking lot not next to any large metal buildings or objects. It can take a few circles to do it.
53788
According to directions it is well calibrated before shipment and recommends recalibration cycle of one year. Directions tell you how to recalibrate. Seems to be working for me/
1029468
Interesting question. You might try the Taylor site. My past experience has been that the calibration isn't correct if it is replaced. My friend upgraded to this unit when his failed. I will probably follow suit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EHNH3JC/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
666118
I do not recall that there were much in the way of instructions with the compass. But I have found instruction on the internet. Example <http://lensaticcompass.blogspot.com&g;t;. Hope this helps.
1888219
I have taken trails that I have never been on, turned the Tracker on and the arrow will point to the direction back to camp. It doesn't show the route you took....It is a High Tech Compass and it will count down in meters as you get closer to camp.
669201
Did you do the initial calibration? For the first use or anytime you move the scale you have to recalibrate it. Press down with you palm and let go and then the scale should show 0.0. Then wait for the zero to go away. Then try stepping on the scale. Also make sure you're on a hard (wood or linoleum) level surface. Hope this helps!
1002894
Google that question and that will bring up the compass website with the instructions. Basically just go to a large parking lot point your vehicle due North set the calibration switch on the back of the compass drive in a circle(same way) and complete the circle . The compass should sync.
343090
I don't think you can calibrate it. I haven't seen anything on the device or the app that lets you do it. Myself and 3 other people I know use it on a regular basis and have never had this issue. You might have a defective unit.
2244966
No, nothing should need to be added. You must have gotten a defective compass.
929222
I have put the compass on the dash, to the left of the steering wheel. Now if only I could get it to be more accurate than 35 degrees!
662407
check the directions carefully. I had the same trouble,but finally figured the thing out. Works very well
826818
I found nothing in the instructions on how to calibrate. We just installed ours and so far it's accurate. Time will tell.
597220
A satellite finder helps sometimes, but is not necessary. The elevation read out is very accurate and I use my GPS to tell me my direction (not a compass).
730698
So far, I cannot get it calibrated. They are sending a new replacement meter.
1691159
Just rotate it and stick it using the other magnets. If that doesn't work, just zero it out on a level surface and try reading it again or you can always use the manual and recalibrate it.
659112
Maybe you have a defective one. I am on my second and calibrate using a pH 7 neutral solution. Using the screwdriver provided and the little screw on the back I have no problem moving it up or down. This is my second one and both worked flawlessly.
787529
get some calibration solution and then dip the meter in it, hit the calibrate button then use it after it says saved