Setting the North Reference

You can set the directional reference used in calculating heading information.

  1. Select Apps list > Compass to open the compass.
  2. Press MENU to open the options menu.
  3. Select Compass Settings > North Reference.
  4. Select an option:
    • To set geographic north as the heading reference, select True.

    • To set the magnetic declination for your location automatically, select Magnetic.

    • To set grid north (000 degrees) as the heading reference, select Grid.

    • To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User.

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November 2025