# VII.       Configure your device

1. Press the center button to start the instrument and display the main flight screen.
2. Go to screen D using the keyboard arrows and press the center button (screen number is displayed in the top right).

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3. The first screen of the settings menu allows you to obtain the system information. A long press on the central button on this page allows you to manually start recording the track
4. On the next screen you can adjust the sound volume by pressing the center button.

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5. The next 2 screens allow you to set the thresholds for the vario's climb and descent sounds. The threshold can be changed by pressing the center button.
6. The next screen allows you to activate/deactivate the zero-ing function (Thermal Sniffer). The instrument will emit a specific beep in flight when you are in a no-climb (<0.1m/s) and no-descent (>-0.2m/s) zone. This audible information may indicate that you are near a thermal or at the beginning of a thermal cycle.
7. &#x20;The next screen allows you to activate or deactivate the audible and visual airspace alert.
8. The next screen lets you turn on the low power mode of the GPS chip. Your instrument will have a longer battery life, but the GPS track accuracy will be slightly lower. See "XVII. Practical Tips for Use" for more information
9. A central clic on the last page will take you back to the main menu

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