Operating concept

Various functions can be called up by pressing the control button with a pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object. The following setting options are displayed in succession, depending on how long the control button is pressed:

▷ Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.

▷ 3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.

▷ 6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.

▷ 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering setting.

▷ 12 to 15 seconds: language setting.

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