Suunto Altimax User manual

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ALTIMAX |VECTOR |X-LANDER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Congratulations, your newly purchased Wristop Computer is designed to provide years of enjoyment in whatever
outdoor activities you engage.
Along 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, quic ly and professionally.
We wish you many unforgettable moments with your new Wristop Computer!
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 6
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 6
1.2 MAIN FUNCTIONS (MODES) ........................................................................................ 6
1.2.1 Backlight F atur s ........................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Wat r R sistanc ............................................................................................ 7
1.3 BUTTON FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................... 7
1.3.1 Th [Mod ] Button ........................................................................................... 7
1.3.2 Th [+] Button .................................................................................................. 8
1.3.3 Th [-] Button ................................................................................................... 8
1.3.4 Th [S l ct] Button .......................................................................................... 8
1.4 LCD DISPLAY .................................................................................................................8
1.5 MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS .................................................................................. 10
1.5.1 S l cting th Units of M asur m nt ............................................................. 10
1.6 PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION ........................................................................ 11
1.7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 11
1.7.1 Batt ry R plac m nt ..................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 2 TIME MODE ............................................................... 13
2.1 HOW TO SET THE TIME ............................................................................................. 13
2.2 DAILY ALARM SUB MODE .......................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 How to S t th Daily Alarms .......................................................................... 15
2.3 STOPWATCH SUB MODE .......................................................................................... 16
2.3.1 How to Us th Stopwatch ............................................................................ 16
2.4 COUNTDOWN TIMER SUB MODE ............................................................................ 18
2.4.1 How to S t th Countdown Tim r ................................................................. 18

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2.4.2 How to Start th Countdown Tim r ............................................................... 18
2.5 DUAL TIME SUB MODE (ALTIMAX) ........................................................................... 19
2.5.1 S tting th Dual Tim Function ..................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 3 A TIMETER MODE .................................................... 20
3.1 SETTING THE ALTIMETER ......................................................................................... 21
3.2 ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE .......................................... 23
3.2.1 How to Start th Altitud Diff r nc M asur m nt ....................................... 23
3.3 24-HOUR MEMORY SUB MODE ................................................................................ 24
3.4 LOGBOOK SUB MODE ............................................................................................... 24
3.4.1 How to Start and Stop a Logbook ................................................................. 26
3.4.2 Fast Cumulativ Button ................................................................................. 26
3.5 LOGBOOK HISTORY SUB MODE .............................................................................. 27
3.5.1 Cl aring th Logbook History ........................................................................ 28
CHAPTER 4 BAROMETER MODE .................................................. 28
4.1 PRESSURE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE ....................................... 29
4.1.1 How to Start th Pr ssur Diff r nc M asur m nt .................................... 30
4.2 4-DAY MEMORY SUB MODE ...................................................................................... 30
4.3 SEA LEVEL PRESSURE SUB MODE ......................................................................... 31
4.3.1 S tting th S a L v l Pr ssur .................................................................... 31
4.4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR ........................................................................... 32
CHAPTER 5 COMPASS MODE (VECTOR AND X- ANDER) ........... 32
5.1 BEARING TRACKING SUB MODE ............................................................................. 34
5.2 DECLINATION ADJUSTMENT SUB MODE ............................................................... 34
5.2.1 S tting th Local D clination ......................................................................... 35
5.3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS .................................................................................. 35

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CHAPTER 6 FREQUENT Y ASKED QUESTIONS .......................... 36
6.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................36
6.1.1 Is th Wristop Comput r wat rproof? ........................................................... 36
6.1.2 How long will th batt ry last? ....................................................................... 36
6.1.3 What do th s gm nts on th circumf r nc m an? ................................... 37
6.1.4 Why do th s gm nts on th circumf r nc go to th l ft
(count rclockwis )? ....................................................................................... 37
6.1.5 Why ar th r two symbols abov th mod indicator bar and what do
th y m an? .................................................................................................... 37
6.2 TIME .............................................................................................................................. 38
6.2.1 Why do th s gm nts on th circumf r nc incr as and d cr as wh n
I am in th Tim mod ? ................................................................................. 38
6.2.2 What is th long st tim I can s t in th tim r? ............................................ 38
6.3 ALTIMETER .................................................................................................................. 38
6.3.1 How do you cl ar th logbook? ..................................................................... 38
6.3.2 How do s th logbook s lf- ras ? ................................................................ 38
6.3.3 How many logbooks can you r cord? ........................................................... 38
6.3.4 What is th duration r adout? ....................................................................... 39
6.3.5 What is th maximum capacity of total v rtical asc nt or d sc nt f t/
m t rs in th logbook history? ...................................................................... 39
6.3.6 If hiking from a l v l of 5,000 ft down hill to 3,000 ft and th n back up to
8,000 f t, how is th V ctor going to r ad this or av rag it out? .............. 39
6.3.7 Why do s th v rtical asc nt/d sc nt m asur m nt show diff r nt
r adings v n though I am insid and staying in th sam room? ............. 40
6.4 BAROMETER ............................................................................................................... 40
6.4.1 What is th littl box on th top l ft of th display? ...................................... 40

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6.4.2 Do s th Wristop Comput r show futur tr nds in w ath r conditions? ..... 41
6.4.3 What do s absolut pr ssur  and r lativ pr ssur  m an? ................... 41
6.4.4 What is t mp ratur comp nsation? ............................................................ 41
6.5 COMPASS .................................................................................................................... 41
6.5.1 What is th purpos of th rotating out r b z l? .......................................... 41
6.5.2 Wh r do I find th corr ct d clination for my ar a so I can s t my
Wristop Comput r? ........................................................................................ 42
6.6 EFFECT OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON ALTITUDE MEASUREMENT ........................ 42
7. SPARE PARTS AVAI AB E ........................................................ 44
8. ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................... 45
9. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE .................................. 45
10. CE COMP IANCE ..................................................................... 45
11. IMITS OF IABI ITY AND ISO 9001 COMP IANCE .............. 46

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The Wristop Computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument, intended for recreational use. The
outdoor enthusiast who enjoys venturing in sports li e s iing, aya ing, mountain climbing, hi ing and bi ing
can rely on the Wristop Computers accuracy.
The ergonomically designed Wristop Computer weighs only 2 ounces or 55 grams and is accompanied by a
LCD featuring a large number display intended to be clearly visible in almost any condition.
Note: The Wristop Computer should not be substituted for acquiring measurements that require professional or
industrial precision and should not be used to acquire measurements when skydiving, hang gliding, paragliding,
gyrocopter riding and flying small aircraft.
MPORTANT NOTE: A PULLOUT PAGE LOCATED ON THE FRONT NS DE COVER OF TH S MANUAL
GRAPH CALLY LLUSTRATES AND DENT F ES THE PROPERT ES OF THE WR STOP COMPUTER AND
LCD D SPLAY. TH S PAGE S DES GNED TO FAC L TATE THE USERS UNDERSTAND NG OF THE
FUNCT ONS AND PROCESSES TO SETUP THOSE FUNCT ONS.
1.2 MAIN FUNCTIONS (MODES)
Though the users guide applies to all the Wristop Computer models, functions and differences in operation of
the models are noted in the table below.
Functions Wristop Computer Models
Altimax Vector X-Lander
Time YES YES YES
Altimeter YES YES YES
Barometer YES YES YES
Compass - YES YES