# 16) Practical usage tips

#### **Display customization**

You can fully customize the instrument display (size, position, units, displayed data) using the screen configurator:\
<https://www.syride.com/en/ssctool/>

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#### **GPS acquisition (GPS model only)**

We recommend turning on your instrument during pre-flight to allow the GPS to acquire satellites before takeoff. This ensures complete flight recording and optimal accuracy from the start.

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#### **Flight recording (Alti model only)**

To record your flight track, you must connect your instrument to the **Syride Link** application via Bluetooth before takeoff.

The application provides the GPS data required for flight recording.

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#### **Instrument safety**

Using the supplied lanyard is recommended to secure the instrument and prevent any loss during flight.

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#### **Possible interferences**

The following equipment may interfere with some of the instrument’s sensors:

* VHF radios may interfere with GPS reception (altitude, speed, glide ratio, etc.),
* magnets present in some harnesses may interfere with the magnetic compass.

For optimal accuracy, avoid placing the instrument in close proximity to these sources.

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#### **Battery life**

The backlight improves readability but significantly increases power consumption. We recommend using it only when necessary.

The instrument automatically charges when connected to a USB port, even when turned off.

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#### **Factory reset**

The factory reset function, accessible from the **Syride Link** software\
(**Instrument settings → Troubleshooting**), allows you to fully reset the instrument.

⚠️ **Important note:** This operation deletes:

* flights stored in the instrument,
* screen configurations,
* user settings.

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