Suunto t3 User manual

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Switches
between
the modes
2 sec
Starts and stops
the stopwatch
Shortcuts Shortcuts
Total of all training
Time mode Training / Speed and
Distance mode
Logbook Resets the
stopwatch
Switches
between
the modes
Button lock
Backlight
2 sec
Button lock
Backlight
2 sec
2 sec Enters and exits the
Settings and other
submodes
Quick Exit (x) to time mode
(when in Menu,Totals,
Logbook and Coach)

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WELCOME
Congratulations on choosing Suunto t3 as your training partner. The Suunto t3
is a high-precision heart rate monitor designed to make your training as efficient
and enjoyable as possible.
Suunto t3 goes beyond conventional heart rate monitors by showing Training
Effect (TE). Training ffect tells you in real time how much a workout improves
your condition. It ensures that every workout you do takes you closer to your
targets, and gives you the freedom to work-out without pre-set heart rate (HR)
zones. Read more about Training ffect in Section 2.4.1.
With Suunto t3 you can also accurately measure the calories you burn, record
your workouts for post-training analysis and keep track of your long-term progress.
Suunto t3's functionality is maximized with optional Suunto PODs (Peripheral
Observation Devices), wireless sensors that measure speed and distance in
different sports activities. You also have the benefit of interference-free digital
transmission of heart rate and speed data.
This users guide is here to help you get the most out of your training with Suunto
t3. Please read through it to make using your new Suunto t3 even more productive.

1. Suunto t3 at a glance .................................................................... 5
1.1. Navigating in the modes and menus ............................................. 6
1.2. Button symbols and functions .................................................... 7
1.3. Button lock .......................................................................... 7
2. Getting started ........................................................................... 8
2.1. Setting up Suunto t3 ............................................................... 8
2.2. Activity class (act class) .......................................................... 10
2.3. Time mode ......................................................................... 12
2.3.1. Alarm settings ............................................................... 13
2.3.2. Time settings ................................................................ 14
2.3.3. Date settings ................................................................. 14
2.3.4. Personal settings ............................................................ 14
2.3.5. General settings ............................................................. 15
2.4. Training mode ..................................................................... 15
2.4.1. Training Effect ............................................................... 17
2.4.2. Training mode settings ..................................................... 20
2.4.3. Heart rate zone settings .................................................... 23
2.4.4. Intervals settings ............................................................ 24
2.4.5. Pair a POD settings ......................................................... 24
2.5. Speed and Distance mode ...................................................... 25
2.5.1. Autolap settings ............................................................. 26
2.5.2. Speed settings ............................................................... 27
2.5.3. Calibrate settings ............................................................ 27
2.5.4. Wireless speed and distance PODs ...................................... 27
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3. Before training .......................................................................... 28
3.1. Putting on the heart rate transmitter belt ....................................... 28
3.2. Heart rate signal troubleshooting ............................................... 29
3.3. Heart rate limit settings ........................................................... 30
4. Training .................................................................................. 31
4.1. Using Training Effect targets .................................................... 31
4.2. Training without set targets ...................................................... 31
4.3. Using the Speed and Distance displays ....................................... 34
5. After training ............................................................................ 35
5.1. Training Logbook ................................................................. 35
5.2. Training Totals ..................................................................... 36
5.3. Suunto Training World ........................................................... 37
5.4. Sleep mode ........................................................................ 38
6. Warranty ................................................................................. 38
7. Care and maintenance ................................................................ 38
7.1. General instructions .............................................................. 38
7.2. Water resistance .................................................................. 39
7.3. Changing the strap length ....................................................... 40
7.4. Replacing the battery ............................................................. 41
7.4.1. Replacing the battery of the Suunto t3 ................................... 41
7.4.2. Replacing the battery of the heart rate belt .............................. 43
8. Technical specifications ............................................................... 44
9. Intellectual property .................................................................... 45
9.1. Trademark ......................................................................... 45
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9.2. Patent notice ...................................................................... 45
10. Disclaimers ............................................................................ 45
10.1. User's responsibility ............................................................. 45
10.2. Warnings ......................................................................... 46
10.3. CE ................................................................................. 46
10.4. ICES .............................................................................. 46
10.5. FCC compliance ................................................................. 46
11. Disposal of the device ................................................................ 47
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1. SUUNTO T3 AT A GLANCE
In Time mode you can:
- view the time
- go to log
- go to Totals
- go to Time settings
- connect to pc*
In Training mode you can:
- use the stopwatch
- view your heart rate
or Training Effect
- set the Training Effect
target
- go to Training settings
In Speed and Distance mode you can:
- view average (avg) and maximum
speed (Max)
- view distance
- set the Training Effect target
- go to Speed and Distance
settings
Time mode Training mode Speed and Distance
mode(if paired with POD)
Logbook Totals
The Suunto wristop computer displays the icon of each mode on the screen: HR for Training mode,
TE for Training Effect in Training mode and SPD for Speed and Distance mode. In Time mode
you will see the current time.
NOTE * In order to connect your device to a PC, an optional Suunto PC POD and
Suunto software are required.
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1.1. Navigating in the modes and menus
In any of the modes, a long press of the MODE button will take you to that mode's Settings menu.
In Time mode, a short press of the START button will take you to Logbook and a short press of
the +button accesses Totals.
The following figure shows the functionality of each of these submodes.
In Totals you can view
the total values of your
sessions for:
- this week
- last week
- 6 last months
In Logbook you can view
your last 15 activities’:
- Training Effect
- duration
- calories consumed
- average heart rate
- peak heart rate
- time spent in and out of
zones or limits
Each mode has its own
settings menu where you
can define the settings
related to that mode.
Totals Logbook Settings menu
You can quick exit Totals, Logbook and Settings by pressing the START button.
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1.2. Button symbols and functions
The buttons are named according to the functions they perform. However, in this user's guide the
names are simplified as shown in the table below.
Name in User's GuideButton names on device
++ / Lap
MODEMode
-- / Light
BACKAlt / Back
STARTStart / Stop
In Totals and Logbook, small arrows on the screen indicate the buttons that you can navigate with.
The buttons' functions depend on the length of the press. A short press is less than 1 second, and
a long press is more than 2 seconds. Throughout this user's guide, the following symbols are used
to indicate short and long presses.
Short press
Long press
2 sec
1.3. Button lock
You can lock and unlock the buttons in both Time and Training mode by long pressing the -button.
When the buttons are locked, you still have access to shortcuts and backlight.
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2 sec
When the buttons are
locked, you still have access
to shortcuts and backlight.
2. GETTING STARTED
Before you are able to make the most of your Suunto t3, it's worth taking some time to personalize
it to suit your individual needs and preferences.
2.1. Setting up Suunto t3
When you press a button on your new Suunto t3 for the first time, you will be asked to define some
basic settings. Use the +and -buttons to change the values, accept and move to the next item
by pressing the MODE button.
The following figure shows you how to set up your device for the first time.
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