en USER GUIDE MODES AND VIEWS TIME · date · seconds · dual time · sunrise and sunset times · stopwatch · countdown timer · empty COMPASS · time · cardinals · bearing tracking ALTI & BARO altimeter barometer depth meter · log recorder · log height difference · log ascent · log descent · altitude difference measurer · temperature · empty · temperature · log recorder · altitude reference · time · empty · log recorder · temperature · time MENU CONTENT SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY 1 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3 General settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.1 Adjusting strap length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.2 Changing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.3 Changing general settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.3.1 Button tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.3.2 Tone guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.3.3 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3.3.4 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3.3.5 Activating button lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4 Using TIME mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.1 Changing time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.1.1 Setting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.1.2 Setting date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.1.3 Setting dual time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.1.4 Setting sunrise and sunset times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4.2 Using stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4.3 Using countdown timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4.4 Setting alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5 Using ALTI & BARO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5.1 How ALTI & BARO works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5.1.1 Getting correct readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5.1.2 Getting incorrect readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5.2 Setting profiles and reference values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2 5.2.1 Matching profile to activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.2 Setting profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.3 Setting reference values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 Using weather trend indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 Activating storm alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 Using altimeter profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1 Using altitude difference measurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2 Recording logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 Using barometer profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1 Recording logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7 Using automatic profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 Using depth meter profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.1 Recording logs in depth meter profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using COMPASS mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 Getting correct readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.1 Calibrating compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.2 Setting declination value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 Using compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.1 Using bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2 Using bearing tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 Alti-Baro memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 Viewing and locking logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.1 Viewing logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.2 Locking and unlocking logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 19 20 20 22 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 31 34 35 36 36 39 39 39 40 41 3 en 7.3 Choosing recording interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 8 Replacing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 9.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 9.2 Trademark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 9.3 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 9.4 CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 9.5 Patent notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 9.6 Disposal of device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 4 1 WELCOME "For over 70 years Suunto has provided accurate, reliable information to people in need of it. Our instruments enable our users to reach their goals more effectively and get more out of their sports experience. Our products are often very critical to the user. Therefore we at Suunto take pride in maintaining highest quality standards for our products. " Founded in 1936, Suunto is the world leader in precision compasses, dive computers and wristop altimeters. Trusted by climbers, divers and explorers on every continent, Suunto Outdoor instruments deliver legendary design, accuracy and dependability. In 1987, Suunto pioneered the first dive computer, followed by the first ABC wristop in 1998. Offering the latest advancements in altimeter, sports fitness and GPS devices, Suunto remains the foremost choice of today's outdoor professional. To learn more about Suunto Outdoor instruments and the people who use them, visit www.suunto.com. en 5 2 INTRODUCTION This User Guide explains the Suunto Core features, how they work, and how you access them. In addition, we have included examples of how you can use them in real life situations. Each main chapter explains a mode and its views. It also gives you information on how to set and use these views. Suunto Core gives you readings on time, barometric pressure and altitude. Additional information is given for every reading so that you can make the most of your favourite outdoor activities. 6 3 GENERAL SETTINGS Before you start to use your Suunto Core, it's a good idea to set the measurement units and general settings according to your preferences. General settings are changed in MENU. en 3.1 Adjusting strap length If you need to adjust the strap length of the metal strap, please contact your nearest watch store to get the needed adjustments correctly done for you. 3.2 Changing units In UNITS you select the measurement units, including: TIME : 24h/12h DATE: dd.mm/mm.dd TEMPERATURE : °C/°F (Celsius/Fahrenheit) AIR PRESSURE: hPa/inHg ALTITUDE: meters/feet To enter UNITS in MENU: 1. Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed in the TIME , ALTI & BARO or COMPASS mode. 2. Scroll down to UNITS using [- Light]. 3. Enter with [Mode]. To change units: 1. In UNITS, scroll between the list items using [+] and [- Light]. 2. Enter with [Mode]. 7 3. Change the values using [+] and [- Light], accept with [Mode]. 4. Exit MENU with [Start Stop]. 3.3 Changing general settings In GENERAL you set the general settings, including: BUTTON TONE: on/off TONE GUIDE: on/off BACKLIGHT: light button/any button LANGUAGE: English, French, Spanish, German To enter GENERAL in MENU: 1. Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed in the TIME , ALTI & BARO or COMPASS mode. 2. Scroll down to GENERAL using [- Light]. 3. Enter with [Mode]. 3.3.1 Button tone In BUTTON TONE you turn the button tone on or off. A button tone is emitted every time a button is pressed, confirming an action. 1. In GENERAL, select BUTTON TONE. 2. Switch the button tone on or off with [+] and [- Light]. 3.3.2 Tone guides In TONE GUIDE you turn the tone guides on or off. You will hear tone guides when: You change a setting value You set the altitude reference value 8 You start or stop the log recorder You mark an altitude point while you are recording logs You start or stop the stopwatch The device switches between the ALTIMETER and BAROMETER profile when you are using the AUTOMATIC profile. To turn tone guides on or off: 1. In GENERAL, select TONE GUIDES. 2. Switch the tone guides on or off with [+] and [- Light]. en 3.3.3 Backlight In BACKLIGHT you switch between two different light features: any button and light button. To select any button or light button: 1. In GENERAL, select BACKLIGHT. 2. Switch the backlight between LIGHT BUTTON and ANY BUTTON with [+] and [- Light]. When LIGHT BUTTON has been selected, you can activate the backlight with [Light]. The backlight is turned off automatically after 5 seconds. If you want to see the backlight when you are in the MENU, you need to activate it in the TIME, ALTI & BARO or COMPASS mode before entering the MENU. The backlight will then be activated until you exit MENU. When ANY BUTTON has been selected, the backlight is activated every time you push a button. 3.3.4 Language In LANGUAGE you choose the language of your Suunto Core user interface (English, German, French or Spanish). 9 To choose a language: 1. In GENERAL, select LANGUAGE. 2. Select a language from the list with [+] and [- Light]. 3.3.5 Activating button lock You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping [-Light] pressed down. When the button lock is activated, it is indicated with a lock symbol . NOTE: You can change views and use the backlight when the button lock is activated. 10 4 USING TIME MODE The TIME mode handles time measurement. en 20 With [View] you can scroll through the following views: Date: current weekday and date Seconds: seconds as numbers Dual time: time in another time zone Sunrise and sunset : time of sunrise and sunset at a specific location Stopwatch: sport timer Countdown timer: alarm goes off after a set duration Empty: no additional view 4.1 Changing time settings You change the time settings in MENU. To enter time settings in MENU: 1. Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed down. 2. Scroll down to TIME-DATE using [- Light]. 3. Enter with [Mode]. 11 4.1.1 Setting time In TIME you set the time. To set the time: 1. In TIME-DATE, select TIME. 2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [- Light]. 4.1.2 Setting date In DATE you set the month, day and year. ...