Suunto foot pod User manual

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Suunto, Wristop Computer, Suunto Foot POD, Replacing Luck and their logos
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While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained
in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate,
no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied.
Its content is subject to change at any time without notice.

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1. INTRODUCTION
Suunto Foot POD is an accessory for your Suunto t3, Suunto t4 or Suunto
t6 heart rate monitor. It is a light-weight, wireless speed and distance sen-
sor suitable for activities where footsteps are taken in an even stride such
as running, jogging or walking.
It measures speed and distance by tracking and recreating the motion of the
foot in the air. Unlike conventional pedometers, it measures each stride individu-
ally. Therefore it displays the correct speed and distance information even when
you vary your stride length e.g. when running uphill or downhill.
Unlike the GPS, the Suunto Foot POD functions both outdoors and indoors
because it measures the stride length with built-in acceleration sensors.
It is firmly attached to your shoe laces with easy-to-use clips that assure that it
does not become loose even when running in demanding conditions.
When paired with your Suunto t3, t4 or t6 heart rate monitor and properly cali-
brated, Suunto Foot POD measures your distance and speed information accu-
rately and effortlessly.
NOTE: Suunto Foot POD does not get an accurate reading with activities involv-
ing fast acceleration, turns, jumps, side steps and abrupt halts, for example rac-
quet sports.
NOTE: The heart rate monitor functions related to the use of your Suunto Foot
POD are explained in the individual Suunto t3, t4 and t6 instruction manuals.
You can download the latest version of the manuals at www.suunto.com/train-
ing.
2. BEFORE USE
2.1. PAIRING YOUR FOOT POD
Before you can use your Suunto Foot POD, you have to pair it with your Suunto
heart rate monitor. This process can be compared to the tuning of a radio. To be
able to listen to a specific radio station, you have to tune the radio to the correct
frequency. Similarly, to be able to use your Suunto heart rate monitor with a
specific Foot POD, you must pair them with each other. This is only necessary
when you use your Foot POD for the first time.
To pair your Foot POD with your Suunto heart rate monitor:
1. In your Suunto t3 or Suunto t4, go to Training mode settings and select
Pair a POD and then Foot.
In your Suunto t6, go to the Training menu and select Pair and then Foot
POD (if your device has a serial number 50500000 or higher) or Spd sens (if
your device has a serial number 50499999 or lower). The message ‘TURN ON
NEW DEVICE’ is displayed.
2. Turn the Foot POD on.
3. Your Suunto t3 or t4 will display “Paired” or, if pairing failed, return to the
Pair a POD menu.
Your Suunto t6 will display either ‘”PAIRING COMPLETE” or, if pairing failed,
“NO DEVICES FOUND” within 30 seconds.
4. If pairing fails, make sure that there are no active ANT transmitters such as
HR belts nearby and repeat steps 2-3.
After successful pairing, your heart rate monitor will display a new mode called
Speed/Distance. There you can view all the Speed and distance-related infor-
mation while you are on the move.
If you would like to use the Suunto t6 (serial number 50499999 or lower) simul-
taneously with both the Bike POD and the Foot POD, Suunto offers a free
update of your Suunto t6. Please send your Suunto t6 and the Foot POD proof
of purchase to your nearest Suunto Service Center and you will be provided
with an update of your Suunto t6. Please remember to pay the postal costs.
For information on Suunto Service Center locations visit www.suunto.com.
3. USING YOUR FOOT POD
3.1. ATTACHMENT
The Foot POD is attached to the laces of your running shoes. Make sure that
the laces are tight before attachment.
1. Remove the pod from the cover
2. Attach the cover to the laces. Select laces that are no more than 2 cm
(¾ inches) apart. Make sure that both laces cross each other underneath the
attachment ridge.
3. Insert the pod inside the cover front (logo) first. (To ensure accurate mea-
surement, make sure the device is not tilted to left or right and cannot move
around.)
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4. Turn the Foot POD on.
3.2. ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION
To activate the Foot POD, press and hold the power button until the LED light
starts to blink. To deactivate the pod, press and hold the button until the LED
light disappears.
3.3. CONNECTION
To use your Foot POD, you must establish a connection between it and your
heart rate monitor. This can be compared to listening to a radio. To be able to
receive the radio broadcast signal, you need to switch the radio on. Similarly, for
your heart rate monitor to be able to receive the signal from your Foot POD, the
devices must be connected. You need to establish the connection every time
you want to use your heart rate monitor with your Foot POD.
1. Activate the Foot POD.
2. In your Suunto t3 or Suunto t4, enter Training mode or start the stopwatch.
In your Suunto t6, select Connect in the Speed/Distance menu.
3. Your heart rate monitor informs you when the Foot POD has been found.
Suunto t3 or Suunto t4: If the connection fails, the message “Searching” disap-
pears from the bottom row of the display and the selected shortcut returns. In
this case, ensure that the Foot POD is active and try again.
Suunto t6: If the connection fails, ”NO DEVICES FOUND” is displayed on the
screen. In this case, ensure that the Foot POD is active and try again.
3.4. CALIBRATION
To ensure that your measurements are accurate, you must first calibrate the
Foot POD using your heart rate monitor. Perform the calibration on an accu-
rately measured course, for instance on a 400m running track.

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1. Turn the Foot POD on. Set your heart rate monitor to Training mode and
Connect the Foot POD with it.
2. Start running at your usual pace. When you cross the starting line, start the
stopwatch.
3. Run a distance of 800–1000 m (about 0.500–0.700 miles) at your usual pace.
(e.g. two laps on a 400m track).
4. Stop the stopwatch when you reach the finish line.
5. In your Suunto t3 or Suunto t4, select Calibrate in Speed and Distance
mode settings.
In your Suunto t6, select Calibrate in the Speed/Distance menu.
6. Select Foot POD.
7. Adjust the measured distance (e.g. 0.988 km) to the real covered distance
(e.g. 1.000 km) with UP/DOWN and press ENTER to finish the calibration.
8. The device calculates and displays the calibration factor on the second row of
the display. Alternatively, you can provide the calibration factor manually
using the UP/DOWN buttons.
NOTE: If you are training at different paces, you will reach the best accuracy by
using different calibration factors for slow and fast running. For marathons, we
recommend calibrating the Foot POD at your target marathon pace.
3.5. REPLACING THE BATTERY
When the battery has enough power, the
LED on the Foot POD blinks twice per
second (Figure 1). When the battery level
is low, the LED blinks continuously (Fig-
ure 2). When the battery level is low, or
the battery life significantly differs from
the operational times mentioned in this
manual, you need to replace the battery.
NOTE: For more information on estimated battery life expectancy, see section
5. Technical Specifications. There may be differences in the operation time of
Suunto Foot POD depending on type of battery, operating temperature and use.
NOTE: If you switch on the Foot POD in room temperature and take it out to the
cold, battery consumption will increase. If the battery is already low, this may
result in it emptying quickly.
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the pod from the cover.
2. Open the battery compartment cover with a coin.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Replace the battery and close the battery compartment.
5. Insert the pod back inside the cover.
NOTE: Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure that your Foot POD
remains water-resistant. Careless battery replacement may void warranty.
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4. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER
While using Suunto Foot POD, the speed and distance data is recorded by your
Suunto heart rate monitor. This data can be displayed in graph form and ana-
lyzed in more detail with Suunto Training Manager software. The software is
included with Suunto t6. With the Suunto t3 and Suunto t4, you need to buy
Suunto PC POD to be able to transfer the data to your computer before using
Suunto Training Manager. You can always download the latest version of the
Suunto Training Manager free of charge from www.suunto.com.
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Weight: 45 g (including battery)
•Water-resistance: 30 m / 100 ft. (ISO 2281)
•Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -5°F to +140°F
•User replaceable battery: 1,5 V size AAA / LR03 (Recommended battery,
Duracell normal alkaline)
•Transmission range: up to 10 m / 30 ft.
•Accuracy: When calibrated, typically better than 3% at 0°C to +40°C / +32°F
to +104°F (valid with speeds from 1.5 m/s to 5.5 m/s / 4.5 ft/s to 16.5 ft/s)
•Frequency: 2.465 GHz ANT Compatible
•Battery life: up to 50 h at 20°C / 68°F, up to 35 h at 0°C / 32°F, up to 27 h at
-10°C / 14°F
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
6.1. COPYRIGHT
This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely
for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the opera-
tion of Suunto products.
Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise
communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto
Oy.
While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documen-
tation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or
implied. Its content is subject to change at any time without notice. The latest version
of this documentation can always be downloaded in www.suunto.com.
© Suunto Oy, 9/2004, 11/2004, 10/2005, 10/2006
6.2. TRADEMARK
Suunto and Replacing Luck are registered trademarks of Suunto Oy. Suunto t3,
Suunto t4, Suunto t6 and other Suunto product, feature and content names are regis-
tered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. Other product and company names
are trademarks of their respective owners.
6.3. PATENT NOTICE
This product is protected by US6,513,381, US6,301,964, US5,955,667 patents and
corresponding non-US patents. Other patents have been applied for.
7. DISCLAIMERS
7.1. USER’S RESPONSIBILITY
This instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto Foot POD must not be
substituted for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial preci-
sion.
7.2. CE
The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directives 89/
336/EEC and 99/5/EEC.
7.3. ICES
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
7.4. FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular instance. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equip-
ment, try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized Suunto dealer or other qualified service technician if you can-
not correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device cannot cause harmful interference.

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(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Repairs should be made by authorized Suunto service personnel. Unauthorized
repairs will void warranty.
Tested to comply with FCC standards. For home or office use.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Suunto Oy
could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
7.5. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE
If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will,
at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, for two
(2) years from the date of its purchase. This warranty is only extended to the original
purchaser and only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship that
occur during normal use while in the period of the warranty.
It does not cover battery, battery replacement, damage or failures resulting from acci-
dent, misuse, neglect, mishandling, alteration or modifications of the product, or any
failure caused by operation of the product outside the scope of its published specifica-
tions, or any causes not covered by this warranty.
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
The client can exercise the right to repair under the warranty by contacting Suunto
Oy’s Customer Service department to obtain a repair authorization.
Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries shall in no event be liable for any incidental or conse-
quential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the product. Suunto Oy
and its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third par-
ties that may arise through the use of this device.
Suunto's Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be ISO 9001
compliant in all Suunto Oy's operations (Quality Certificate No. 96-HEL-AQ-220).
7.6. AFTER SALES SERVICE
If a claim under warranty appears to be necessary, return the product, freight prepaid,
to your Suunto representative who is responsible for having your product repaired or
replaced. Include your name, address, proof of purchase and/or service registration
card, as required in your country. The claim will be honored and the product repaired
or replaced at no charge and returned in what your Suunto representative determines
a reasonable amount of time, provided that all necessary parts are in stock. All repairs
that are not covered under the terms of this warranty will be made at the owner's
expense. This warranty is non-transferable from the original owner.
You can locate your local Suunto representative at www.suunto.com.
8. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE
Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as
electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you
may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative.

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