GEONAUTE BOUSSOLE C300 Important information

Brand: GEONAUTE

Model: BOUSSOLE C300

Type: Important information

GARANTIE 2 ANS EN USAGE NORMAL - GUARANTEE 2 YEARS

UNDER STANDARD CONDITIONS OF USE - GARANTÍA 2 AÑOS EN

CONDICIONES NORMALES DE USO - GARANZIA 2 ANNI IN

CONDIZIONI D’USO NORMALI - GARANTIE 2 JAHRE BEI NORMALEM

GEBRAUCH - WAARBORG 2 JAAR BIG NORMAAL GEBRUIK -

GARANTIDO 2 ANOS EM UTILIZAÇÃO NORMAL - GWARANCJA 2

LATA, PRZY NORMALNYM UZYTKOWANIU - 2 ÉVRE GARANTÁLVA

NORMÁLIS HASZNÁLAT MELLETT -

4 bd de Mons BP 299

59665 Villeneuve d'Ascq cedex

France

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Boussole

Compass

C 300

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- Loupe

- Magnifier

- Lupa

- Lente di ingrandimento

- Lupe

- Vergrootglas

- Lupa

- Nagyító

- лупа

- Axe principal de la boussole

- Compass direction-of-travel arrow

- Eje principal de la brújula

- Asse principale della bussola

- Kompasses-Hauptachse

- Hoofdas van het kompas

- Eixo principal da bússola

- Główna oś busoli

- Tájoló fő tengelye

Основная ось компаса

- Aiguille magnétique

- Magnetic needle

- Aguja magnética

- Ago magnetico

- Magnetnadel

- Magnetische naald

- Agulha magnética

- Igła magnetyczna

- Mágneses tű

магнитная стрелка

- Echelle de déclinaison

- Declination scale

- Escala de declinación

- Scala di declinazione

- Deklinationsskala

- Declinatieschaal

- Escala de declinação

- Podziałka dla odchylenia

magnetycznego

- Elhajlások táblázata

шкала склонения

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You have just acquired the Geonaute C300 base plate

compass, and we thank you for your confidence in us.

This instrument will enable you to orient yourself

outdoors and determine a position or a course on a map.

Its ergonomic design guarantees excellent handling

comfort, and its small size means it slips easily into your

backpack.

LIMITED WARRANTY

DECATHLON guarantees the initial purchaser that this compass is free from

any defects linked to the material or manufacture of the compass for a period of

2 years from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of

purchase.

• This guarantee does not cover damage resulting from misuse, from a failure

to respect the precautions for use nor from accidents; neither does this

guarantee cover damage resulting from improper maintenance or from use of

the item for commercial purposes.

• This guarantee does not cover damage resulting from repairs carried out by

parties not authorized by DECATHLON.

• The guarantees contained here explicitly replace all other guarantees

including the implicit guarantee of fair and trade quality and/or adaptation to

use. DECATHLON cannot under any circumstances be held responsible for any

damage, be it direct or indirect, general or specific, caused by or related to

these directions for use or the products they describe.

• During the guarantee period, the item will either be repaired free of charge by

an authorized repair service or replaced free of charge (depending on the

distributor).

• The guarantee does not cover cracked or broken cases where signs of a blow

are evident.

USE/PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Description of normal operating conditions: The C300 compass is designed

to determine an angular direction (also called BEARING or AZIMUTH) in

relation to magnetic north (NM). It features several scales for measuring

distances on maps.

Restrictions on use/precautions for use

•

Compasses must always be used HORIZONTALLY. It is very important to

avoid friction against the dial's pivot point by holding the instrument with a

maximum of 5° from a horizontal position.

•

This compass detects the Earth's magnetic field. It is very important to keep

this instrument away from any sources of electro magnetic disturbance (high

voltage, emission of waves, e.g. telephone, cell phone, radio, or television; and

objects containing ferrous metals).

•

This compass detects MAGNETIC North (NM), which is not in exactly the

same place as geographic north (NG). The difference (the declination) depends

on the user's position on the globe. It is given in the following table:

City Declination

Anchorage 22°E

Atlanta 4°W

Bombay 1°W

Boston 16°W

Calgary 18°W

Chicago 3°E

Denver 4°W

Jerusalem 3°E

London 4°W

Munich 14°W

City Declination

New York 1°E

Oslo 14°W

Paris 2°W

Rio de Janeiro 21°W

San Francisco 15°E

Seattle 19°E

Shanghai 5°W

Toronto 11°W

Vancouver 20°W

Washington 10°W

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If the declination is West (W), subtract the indicated value from the value you

have just read. If the declination is East (E), add the variation to the value you

have just read. The position of magnetic north (NM) also changes with time, but

these variations are negligible over a time span of a few years.

•

A compass is a precision instrument. Do not drop it.

•

The operation of the compass varies with the temperature. The oil that slows

the needle may congeal or liquefy depending on the ambient temperature. In

order to preserve its performance capabilities, protect the compass from

extreme temperatures (e.g. by keeping it under a garment).

•

The compass requires a few seconds to stabilize. Do not take the reading into

account until the needle has stabilized completely.

•

To use this compass, you need to have a map. Opt for a map with a scale

available on the compass. For optimal use, also bring along a wooden pencil

and an eraser.

USING THE COMPASS

4 operating modes are available for different orienteering needs :

1 -

You know where you are and you have located your destination on the map (the

angular direction in relation to the north (N))?

2 -

You know where you are and you have taken the bearing (angular direction) to

follow…

3 -

4 -

You do not know where you are…

CONTACT

As we strive to continually improve the products we develop, we are interested

in your feedback regarding the quality, the functionality and the usage of our

products.

• In France, please call the customer service center at :

0810 080808 (local call rate)

- For any other country, you can leave a message under the relevant heading

on our website www.decathlon.com

We promise to answer you promptly.

How do you measure distances on the map ?

How do you determine your position on the map ?

How do you find your way ?

How do you take a bearing ?

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GEONAUTE BOUSSOLE C300 Important information

GEONAUTE BOUSSOLE C300 Important information

GEONAUTE BOUSSOLE C300 Important information

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