Suunto Escape203 User manual

Escape203
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Barometer Alarm Symbol
Barometer Trend Indicator
Altimeter/Barometer Alarm Symbol Field 4
Low Battery Warning
Field 3
Mode Indicator
Field 1
Field 2
[-] -Button
Altimeter Function Indicator
Weather Station Function Indicator
[+] -Button
Center Button

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................4
1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................4
1.2. LCD DISPLAY .............................................................................................4
1.3. BUTTON FUNCTIONS ................................................................................4
1.3.1. The Center Button ............................................................................4
1.3.2. The [-] Minus Button .........................................................................5
1.3.3. The [+] Plus Button ...........................................................................5
1.4. MAIN FUNCTIONS (MODES) .....................................................................5
1.4.1. Time [TIME] ......................................................................................5
1.4.2. Altimeter [ALTI] .................................................................................6
1.4.3. Altimeter Memory [LOG] ...................................................................6
1.4.4. Barometer [BARO] ............................................................................6
1.4.5. Barometer Memory [MEM] ................................................................7
1.4.6. Other Functions ................................................................................7
1.5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................................8
1.5.1. Battery Replacement ........................................................................8
2. TIME MODE [TIME] ............................................................................................10
2.1. SETTING THE TIME (WATCH FUNCTION) .............................................10
2.2. SETTING UNITS OF MEASUREMENT ....................................................12
3. ALTIMETER MODE [ALTI] .................................................................................14
3.1. SETTING THE ALTIMETER .....................................................................15
3.1.1. Setting the Reference Altitude ........................................................15
3.1.2. Zeroing the Altitude Difference .......................................................16
3.1.3. Setting the Altitude Alarm ...............................................................16

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3.1.4. Adjusting the Resolution ..................................................................17
3.2. ENTERING AN ALTITUDE POINT INTO MEMORY .................................17
4. ALTIMETER MEMORY MODE [LOG] .................................................................19
4.1. HOW TO START AND STOP A LOGBOOK ..............................................19
4.2. READING THE ALTIMETER MEMORY ....................................................20
4.3. CLEARING THE ALTIMETER MEMORY ..................................................21
4.3.1. To Clear the Altitude Points .............................................................22
4.3.2. To Clear the Altitude History ...........................................................22
5. BAROMETER MODE [BARO] .............................................................................23
5.1. THE BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR .................................................23
5.2. SETTING THE BAROMETER ...................................................................24
5.2.1. To Set the Sea Level Pressure .......................................................24
5.2.2. To Set the Barometer Alarm ............................................................25
5.3. WEATHER STATION FUNCTION .............................................................26
6. BAROMETER MEMORY MODE [MEM] .............................................................27
6.1. SCROLLING THROUGH THE BAROMETER MEMORY DISPLAYS .......27
6.1.1. To view the Summarized History Information ..................................28
6.1.2. Viewing the Pressure and Temperature Information .......................28
6.2. CLEARING THE BAROMETER MEMORY ...............................................29
7. ABBREVIATIONS ...............................................................................................30
8. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE ........................................................30
9. CE COMPLIANCE ...............................................................................................31
10. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE .....................................31
11. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE ............................................................................32

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Congratulations on your newly purchased Escape203 Electronic Altimeter. The hand-
held electronic altimeter-barometer is an ideal instrument for outdoor enthusiasts.
With this product, you will find a Warranty card, this User’s Guide, and a full service
support team to give you the results you need anytime, anywhere, quickly and
professionally. You can Find the User’s Guide in English, French, German, Spanish,
Finnish and Swedish at www.suunto.com.
We wish you many safe trips to new heights with your new Escape203 Electronic
Altimeter.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Escape203 Electronic Altimeter is designed for the outdoor enthusiast combining
state-of-the-art technology with practical altimeter-barometer functions.
The Escape203 hand-held device, light and ergonomically comfortable, weighs
approximately 55 g. or 2 oz. The LCD exhibits a large number display. The position of
the triangle indicator clearly shows which main mode the user is viewing. The
indicator bar displays all the main functions (modes).
1.2. LCD DISPLAY
The display is designed to offer the user maximum clarity and simplicity.
The display is divided into several areas:
• A Barometric Trend Indicator provides a quick reference of the last 6 hours in the
form of a graph.
• Fields 1-4 display values either number or text depending on the mode or sub
mode you are in.
• A Mode Indicator Bar displays the main functions (a triangle arrow located just
above the bar indicates the mode you are in).
1.3. BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Three buttons are used to operate the Escape203: the Center Button, the [-] Minus
Button, and the [+] Plus Button.
1.3.1. The Center Button
• The Center Button is located in the center just below the LCD display.
• Pressing the Center Button and holding for 2 seconds will allow you to enter and

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exit the setup mode of the function (mode) you are viewing.
• In the setup process, the Center Button allows you to move between settable units
or values and determine preferences.
1.3.2. The [-] Minus Button
• The [-] Minus Button is located on the left just below the LCD display.
• Pressing the [-] Minus Button moves the indicator (triangle arrow) to the left along
the indicator bar.
• In the setup process, pressing the [-] Minus Button will allow you to decrease a unit
or value by scrolling numerically downward.
1.3.3. The [+] Plus Button
• The [+] Plus Button is located on the right just below the LCD display.
• Pressing the [+] Plus Button moves the indicator (triangle arrow) to the right along
the indicator bar.
• In the setup process, pressing the [+] Plus Button will allow you to increase a unit
or value by scrolling numerically upward.
1.4. MAIN FUNCTIONS (MODES)
The Escape203 has five main features: Time [TIME], Altimeter [ALTI], Altimeter
Memory [LOG], Barometer [BARO] and Barometer Memory [MEM].
1.4.1. Time [TIME]
• Shows the Day, Date and Time.
• User adjustable 12/24 hour clock.
• Calendar date, pre-programmed to the year 2089.

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1.4.2. Altimeter [ALTI]
• Shows: altitude, altitude difference, time, ascent/descent rate in m/hour or ft/hour.
• Altitude range: -500 - 9,000 m; -1,600 - 29,500 ft.
• Resolution: adjustable by the user to 1 m/5 m; 3 ft/10 ft.
• Altitude alarm range up to 9,000 m; 29,500 ft.
• Difference measurement function enables zeroing of Altimeter to follow vertical
progress from start of hike/climb.
• Up to 20 user-definable altitude points can be stored in memory for later viewing
(information stored: # of point stored, altitude, date and time).
1.4.3. Altimeter Memory [LOG]
• Stores altitude information for one event (= log) as well as altitude points entered
into the memory in the Altimeter mode.
• Information stored in the log is:
• the start date and time of log
• the altitude gain/loss for log
• the average ascent/descent rate for log
• the max/min altitude for log
• the cumulative altitude gain/loss since clearing the memory
• the date when memory was cleared
• the altitude points entered into the memory in the [ALTI] mode.
1.4.4. Barometer [BARO]
• Shows: temperature, sea level pressure, absolute pressure, time, barometric trend
indicator.
• Atmospheric pressure range: 300 - 1,100 hPa; 8.90 - 32.40 inHg.

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• Resolution: 1 hPa; 0.05 inHg.
• Temperature range: -20 to +60°C; -5 to +140°F.
• Temperature resolution: 1°C; 1°F.
• Pressure change alarm activated when pressure drops 4 hPa / 0.12 inHg or more
during a 3-hour period.
• Altimeter-Barometer (use as altimeter or weather station) Locking Feature to use
altimeter or barometer independently.
1.4.5. Barometer Memory [MEM]
• Stores pressure and temperature information (max/min) for the last 24 hours.
• Shows a summarized history of barometric pressure and temperature over the last
24 hours.
• Shows individual barometric pressure and temperature information for the last 24
hours in intervals of 30 minutes for the last three hours and thereafter in 3 hour
intervals.
1.4.6. Other Functions
• Adjustable for metric or imperial units.
• User-replaceable battery.
• Neck lanyard.
• Temperature compensated altitude and barometer readings.
• Water resistant up to the depth of 5m; 15ft.
• Storage temperature range -20 to +60°C (+5 to 140°F).
• Low battery warning (When 5-15% battery power is left. Low battery indicator
appears on the left in the LCD display.