Suunto T1 User manual

QUICK GUIDE
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Getting started
1. Setting your device
1. Push a button to wake up your unit. The device will now instruct you to set the basic
settings, including maximum heart rate and activity class.
2. Use the (+) and (–) buttons to change values, accept by pressing Mode.
3. To return to a previous set value, press the Back button.
(+) Increase
(Mode) Accept
(Back) Return
(–) Decrease
Maximum heart rate (SET max hr)
The device automatically calculates a maximum heart rate from your birthday
(210-0,65*age). If you want to know your personal maximum heart rate value,
please contact a doctor or a tness trainer to perform a test. You can then adjust
the automatically calculated value accordingly.
Activity class (SELECT act class)
The activity class is a measure of your current activity level. Find your level of activity
from the activity level table.

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Activity type Amount Level
No regular participation in recreational
sports or heavy physical activity.
Always avoid exertion,
whenever possible.
0
Walk for pleasure, routinely use
stairs, occasionally exercise
sufciently to cause heavy
breathing or perspiration.
1.0
Regular participation in recreation or
work requiring modest physical activity,
such as yard work, nordic walking or
moderate-intensity cycling.
10 - 60 minutes per week 2.0
Over 1 hour per week 3.0
Regular participation in heavy physical
exercise, such as running, aerobic
classes or high-intensity cycling.
Less than 30 minutes per week 4.0
30 - 60 minutes per week 5.0
1 - 3 hours per week 6.0
Over 3 hours per week 7.0
Endurance athlete (Regional level) 5 - 7 hours per week 7.5
7- 9 hours per week 8.0
Endurance athlete (National level) 9 - 11 hours per week 8.5
11 - 13 hours per week 9.0
Endurance athlete (International level) 13 - 15 hours per week 9.5
More than 15 hours per week 10.0

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You can always return to change your personal values.
1. In Time mode, enter Settings by holding the Mode button pressed.
2. Use the (+) or (–) buttons to nd your personal settings. Press Mode to enter.
3. Use the (+) and (–) buttons to change your personal settings, accept by pressing
Mode.
4. Exit Settings by holding the Mode button pressed.
2. Wearing your heart rate belt
1. Moisten the contact areas of your heart rate belt e.g. with water or contact gel.
2. Put the heart rate belt on.

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WARNING: People who have a pacemaker, debrillator, or other implanted electronic
device use the transmitter belt at their own risk. Before starting the initial use of the
transmitter belt, we recommend an exercise test under a doctor’s supervision. This
will ensure the safety and reliability of the pacemaker and transmitter belt when being
used simultaneously. Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have
been sedentary. We strongly advise you to consult your doctor prior to beginning a
regular exercise program.
3. Start monitoring your training
To monitor a workout, you need to enter the training mode and record your
training.
Entering Training Mode
Push the Mode button to enter the Training mode and the device will search for your
heart rate signal. Your heart rate will be displayed in the center of the screen after
the heart rate belt is found.
(Mode)
Switch mode
Time mode Training mode
(Back)
Hold pressed
to switch view
2 sec

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Suunto t1 (see backside of the device): If the display shows ”00” or “- -“, your heart
rate has not been found. For troubleshooting, please refer to the User’s Guide “2.1.1.
Heart rate signal troubleshooting”.
Suunto t3, Suunto t4 (see backside of the device):
1. If the display shows “- -“, the device tries to display the real-time Training Effect.
To view your real-time Training Effect, you need to record you training.
2. To view your heart rate you need to switch from the real-time Training Effect
to the heart rate by long pressing the Back button. If your device does not nd
your heart rate, refer to the User’s Guide “2.1.1. Putting on the heart rate transmitter
belt”.
Recording your training
Push the Start Stop button to start recording your training. When you have stopped
your training, re-press the Start Stop button. To reset and store your training keep
the (+) button pressed down for two seconds. The recorder will now be ready for
your next training.
(Mode)
Switch mode
2 sec
Start
Stop
(+) Keep pressed
to reset

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4. Using additional features
Depending on the model of your device, you can access different features
and connect additional accessories. Please refer to the User's Guide and visit
www.suunto.com/training for more detailed information.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS
In case of any problems, please refer to the User's Guide, www.suunto.com or contact
our Help Desk and Customer Care.
Global Help Desk + 358 2 284 11 60
Suunto USA Phone [phone]
Canada Phone [phone]
Suunto website www.suunto.com

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