Suunto SPARTAN ULTRA 1.1 User manual

SUUNTO SPARTAN ULTRA 1.1
USER GUIDE
update: 2016-08-26

1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 4
2 Getting started ................................................................................. 7
2.1 Touch screen and buttons ........................................................ 8
2.2 Displays ..................................................................................... 9
2.3 Adjusting settings .................................................................. 11
3 Features .......................................................................................... 14
3.1 Activity monitoring ................................................................ 14
3.2 Airplane mode ........................................................................ 15
3.3 Altimeter ................................................................................. 15
3.3.1 FusedAlti ......................................................................... 16
3.4 Backlight ................................................................................. 16
3.5 Button and screen lock .......................................................... 17
3.6 Compass .................................................................................. 17
3.6.1 Calibrating compass ....................................................... 18
3.6.2 Setting declination ......................................................... 18
3.7 Device info .............................................................................. 19
3.8 FusedSpeed ............................................................................. 19
3.9 GPS accuracy and power saving ............................................ 21
3.10 Heart rate sensor .................................................................. 23
3.11 Language and unit system ................................................... 24
3.12 Logbook ................................................................................ 24
3.13 Movescount .......................................................................... 25
3.13.1 SuuntoLink .................................................................... 26
3.13.2 Suunto Movescount App ............................................. 26
3.14 Notifications ......................................................................... 27
3.15 Pairing PODs and sensors ..................................................... 27
3.16 Recording an exercise .......................................................... 29
3.17 Recovery time ....................................................................... 31
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3.18 Routes ................................................................................... 32
3.19 Software updates ................................................................. 34
3.20 Sport modes .......................................................................... 34
3.20.1 Swimming ..................................................................... 35
3.21 Stopwatch ............................................................................. 36
3.22 Time and date ...................................................................... 37
3.23 Tones and vibration ............................................................. 38
3.24 Training insight .................................................................... 38
3.25 Watch faces .......................................................................... 39
4 Care and support ............................................................................ 40
4.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................... 40
4.2 Battery .................................................................................... 40
4.3 Disposal ................................................................................... 41
5 Reference ........................................................................................ 42
5.1 Technical specifications .......................................................... 42
5.2 Compliance ............................................................................. 43
5.2.1 CE .................................................................................... 43
5.2.2 FCC compliance .............................................................. 43
5.2.3 IC ..................................................................................... 44
5.2.4 NOM-121-SCT1-2009 ...................................................... 44
5.3 Trademark .............................................................................. 45
5.4 Patent notice .......................................................................... 45
5.5 International Limited Warranty ............................................ 45
5.6 Copyright ................................................................................ 48
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1 SAFETY
Types of safety precautions
WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation
that may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation
that will result in damage to the product.
NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.
TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and
functions of the device.
Safety precautions
WARNING: Keep the USB cable away from medical devices such
as pacemakers, as well as key cards, credit cards and similar items.
The USB cable device connector includes a strong magnet which
may interfere with the operation of medical or other electronic
devices and items with magnetically stored data.
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WARNING: Allergic reactions or skin irritations may occur when
the product is in contact with skin, even though our products
comply with industry standards. In such event, stop use immediately
and consult a doctor.
WARNING: Always consult your doctor before beginning an
exercise program. Overexertion may cause serious injury.
WARNING: Only for recreational use.
WARNING: Do not entirely rely on the GPS or battery lifetime of
the product. Always use maps and other backup material to ensure
your safety.
CAUTION: Do not apply solvent of any kind to the product, as it
may damage the surface.
CAUTION: Do not apply insect repellent on the product, as it
may damage the surface.
CAUTION: Do not throw the product away, but treat it as
electronic waste to preserve the environment.
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CAUTION: Do not knock or drop the product, as it may get
damaged.
NOTE: At Suunto we use advanced sensors and algorithms to
generate metrics that can help you in your activities and
adventures. We strive to be as accurate as possible. However, none
of the data our products and services collect is perfectly reliable, nor
are the metrics they generate absolutely precise. Calories, heart
rate, location, movement detection, shot recognition, physical stress
indicators and other measurements may not match the real world.
Suunto products and services are intended for recreational use only
and are not meant for medical purposes of any kind.
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2 GETTING STARTED
Starting your Suunto Spartan Ultra for the first time is quick and
simple.
1. Keep the upper button pressed to wake up the watch.
2. Tap the screen to begin the setup wizard.
3. Select your language by swiping up or down and tapping on the
language.
4. Follow the wizard to complete initial settings. Swipe up or down
to select values. Tap the screen or press the middle button to
accept a value and go to the next step.
After completing the wizard, charge the watch with the supplied
USB cable until the battery is fully charged.
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You need to download and install SuuntoLink on your PC or Mac to
get software updates for your watch. We strongly recommend
updating your watch when a new software release is available.
Visit www.movescount.com/connect for further information.
2.1 Touch screen and buttons
Suunto Spartan Ultra has a touch screen and three buttons you can
use to navigate through displays and features.
Swipe and tap
•swipe up or down to move in displays and menus
•swipe right and left to backwards and forwards in displays
•swipe left or right to see additional displays and details
•tap to select an item
•tap the display to view alternate information
•tap and hold to open in-context options menu
•double-tap to return to time display
Upper button
•press to move up in views and menus
Middle button
•press to select an item or view alternate information
•keep pressed to got back in settings menu
•keep pressed to open in-context options menu
Lower button
•press to move down in views and menus
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While recording an exercise:
Upper button
•press to pause or resume recording
•keep pressed to change activity
Middle button
•press to change displays
•keep pressed to open in-context options menu
Lower button
•press to mark a lap
•keep pressed to lock and unlock buttons
2.2 Displays
Displays are customizable and subject to change with software
updates. The basic arrangement remains, however, the same, as
illustrated below.
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1. Launcher
2. Notifications
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3. Watch face
4. Activity
5. Training
6. Recovery
2.3 Adjusting settings
You can adjust all watch settings directly in the watch or through
Suunto Movescount.
To adjust a setting:
1. Swipe down until you see the settings icon and tap the icon.
2. Scroll through the settings menu by swiping up or down or by
pressing the upper or lower buttons.
3. Select a setting by tapping the setting name or pressing the
middle button when the setting is highlighted.
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Go back in the menu by swiping right or selecting Back.
4. For settings with a value range, change the value by swiping up
or down or by pressing the upper or lower button.
5. For settings with just two values, such as on or off, change the
value by tapping the setting or pressing the middle button.
TIP: You can also access general settings from the watch face by
tapping and holding your finger on the screen to open the in-
context menu.
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3 FEATURES
3.1 Activity monitoring
Your watch keeps track of your overall level of activity throughout
the day. This is an important factor whether you just aim to be fit
and healthy or you are training for an upcoming competition.
It is good to be active, but when training hard, you need to have
proper rest days with low activity.
From the watch face display, swipe up or press the lower button to
see your activity for the day.
Your watch counts steps using an accelerometer. The total step
count accumulates 24/7, even while recording training sessions and
other activities.
In addition to steps, you can tap on the display to see estimated
calories for the day.
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The ring in both displays indicates how close you are to the
recommended daily activity goals: 10,000 steps and 2,000 calories.
3.2 Airplane mode
Activate airplane mode when needed to turn off all wireless
transmissions. You can activate or deactivate airplane mode from
the main settings menu.
3.3 Altimeter
Suunto Spartan Ultra uses barometric pressure to measure altitude.
To get accurate readings, you need to define an altitude reference
point. This can be your current elevation if you know the exact
value. Alternatively, you can use FusedAlti (see
3.3.1 FusedAlti ) to
set your reference point automatically.
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Set your reference point from the settings under Outdoor.
3.3.1 FusedAlti
FusedAltiTM provides an altitude reading that is a combination of
GPS and barometric altitude. It minimizes the effect of temporary
and offset errors in the final altitude reading.
NOTE: By default, altitude is measured with FusedAlti during
exercises that use GPS and during navigation. When GPS is switched
off, altitude is measured with the barometric sensor.
3.4 Backlight
The backlight has two modes: automatic and toggle. In automatic
mode, the backlight comes on with any screen touch or button
press.
In toggle mode, you turn the backlight on with a two-finger tap.
The backlight stays on until you tap with two fingers again.
By default, the backlight is in automatic mode. You can change the
backlight mode as well as the backlight brightness from the settings
under General » Backlight.
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NOTE: Backlight brightness affects battery life. The brighter the
backlight is, the quicker the battery drains.
3.5 Button and screen lock
While recording an exercise you can lock both the buttons and
screen by keeping the lower right button pressed. Once locked, you
cannot change the display views, but you can turn on the backlight
with any button press if the backlight is in automatic mode.
To unlock everything, keep the lower right button pressed again.
When you are not recording an exercise, the screen locks and dims
after one minute of inactivity. To activate the screen, press any
button.
The screen also goes to sleep (blank) after a period of inactivity.
Any movement turns the screen on again.
3.6 Compass
Suunto Spartan Ultra has a digital compass that allows you to orient
yourself in relation to magnetic north. The tilt-compensated
compass gives you accurate readings even if the compass is not
horizontally level.
You can access the compass from the launcher under Navigation »
Compass.
The compass display includes the following information:
•Arrow pointing to magnetic north
•Heading in degrees
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To exit the compass, swipe right or keep the middle button pressed.
3.6.1 Calibrating compass
If the compass is not calibrated, you are prompted to calibrate the
compass when you enter the compass display.
If you want to re-calibrate the compass, you can start the
calibration again from the settings under Navigation » Calibrate
compass.
3.6.2 Setting declination
To ensure correct compass readings, set an accurate declination
value.
Paper maps point to true north. Compasses, however, point to
magnetic north – a region above the Earth where the Earth’s
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magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true North are
not at the same location, you must set the declination on your
compass. The angle in between magnetic and true north is your
declination.
The declination value appears on most maps. The location of
magnetic north changes yearly, so the most accurate and up-to-date
declination value can be found from websites such as
www.magnetic-declination.com).
Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magnetic
north. If you are using an orienteering map, you need to turn the
declination correction off by setting the declination value to 0
degrees.
You can set your declination value from the settings under
Navigation » Declination.
3.7 Device info
You can check details of your watch software and hardware from
the settings under General » About.
3.8 FusedSpeed
FusedSpeedTM is a unique combination of GPS and wrist
acceleration sensor readings for measuring your running speed
more accurately. The GPS signal is adaptively filtered based on wrist
acceleration, giving more accurate readings at steady running
speeds and a quicker responses to changes in speed.
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FusedSpeed
GPS
km/h
sec 30 60 90 120
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10
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FusedSpeed benefits you the most when you need highly reactive
speed readings during training, for example, when running on
uneven terrain or during interval training. If you temporarily lose
the GPS signal, for example, Suunto Spartan Ultra is able to
continue showing accurate speed readings with the help of the GPS
calibrated accelerometer.
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