Suunto Ambit 2.0 User manual

SUUNTO AMBIT 2.0
USER GUIDE
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1 SAFETY ........................................................................ 6
2 Welcome ...................................................................... 8
3 Display icons and segments ................................................. 9
4 Using buttons ............................................................... 10
4.1 Using backlight and button lock ................................ 11
5 Getting started .............................................................. 13
6 Customizing your Suunto Ambit ........................................... 14
6.1 Connecting to Movescount ..................................... 14
6.2 Updating your Suunto Ambit ................................... 15
6.3 Custom modes ................................................... 16
6.4 Suunto Apps ..................................................... 17
6.5 Inverting display ................................................. 17
6.6 Adjusting display contrast ....................................... 18
7 Using time mode ............................................................ 20
7.1 Changing time settings .......................................... 20
7.2 Using GPS timekeeping ......................................... 24
8 Navigation ................................................................... 26
8.1 Using GPS ........................................................ 26
8.1.1 Getting GPS signal .................................... 26
8.1.2 GPS grids and position formats ...................... 27
8.2 Checking your location .......................................... 29
8.3 POI navigation ................................................... 29
8.3.1 Adding your current location as a point of interest
(POI) ......................................................... 29
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8.3.2 Adding point of interest (POI) coordinates
manually .................................................... 32
8.3.3 Navigating to a point of interest (POI) ............... 35
8.3.4 Deleting a point of interest (POI) .................... 38
8.4 Route navigation ................................................ 40
8.4.1 Adding a route ........................................ 40
8.4.2 Navigating a route .................................... 41
8.4.3 During navigation .................................... 45
8.4.4 Deleting a route ...................................... 47
9 Using Alti & Baro mode ..................................................... 48
9.1 How Alti & Baro works ........................................... 48
9.1.1 Getting correct readings ............................. 49
9.1.2 Getting incorrect readings ........................... 49
9.2 Matching profile to activity ...................................... 50
9.2.1 Setting profiles ....................................... 51
9.2.2 Setting reference values ............................. 51
9.3 Using Altimeter profile ......................................... 52
9.4 Using Barometer profile ........................................ 53
9.5 Using Automatic profile ........................................ 54
10 Using 3D compass ......................................................... 56
10.1 Calibrating compass ............................................ 56
10.2 Setting declination value ...................................... 58
11 Stopwatch ................................................................. 60
11.1 Activating and deactivating stopwatch ....................... 60
11.2 Using stopwatch ............................................... 61
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12 Using exercise modes ..................................................... 63
12.1 Exercise modes ................................................. 63
12.2 Additional options in exercise modes ......................... 64
12.3 Using heart rate belt ........................................... 65
12.4 Putting on heart rate belt ...................................... 66
12.5 Starting exercise ................................................ 68
12.6 During exercise ................................................. 70
12.6.1 Recording tracks .................................... 70
12.6.2 Making laps .......................................... 70
12.6.3 Recording altitude .................................. 71
12.6.4 Using compass during exercise ..................... 74
12.6.5 Using interval timer ................................. 75
12.6.6 Navigating during exercise ......................... 76
12.6.7 Finding back during exercise ....................... 77
12.7 Viewing logbook after exercise ................................ 78
12.7.1 After exercise with heart rate belt .................. 80
12.7.2 After exercise without heart rate belt .............. 81
12.7.3 Recovery time ....................................... 81
13 FusedSpeed ................................................................ 83
Use example: Running and biking with FusedSpeedTM ........... 85
14 Adjusting settings ......................................................... 86
14.1 Service menu ................................................... 89
14.2 Changing language ............................................ 91
15 Pairing POD/heart rate belt ............................................... 92
15.1 Calibrating PODs ............................................... 95
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16 Icons ........................................................................ 97
17 Terminology .............................................................. 101
18 Care and maintenance ................................................... 104
18.1 Water resistance .............................................. 104
18.2 Charging the battery .......................................... 105
18.3 Replacing HR belt battery .................................... 107
19 Technical specifications .................................................. 108
General ............................................................. 108
Memory ............................................................. 108
Radio receiver ...................................................... 108
Barometer .......................................................... 109
Altimeter ............................................................ 109
Thermometer ....................................................... 109
Chronograph ....................................................... 109
Compass ............................................................ 109
GPS .................................................................. 109
19.1 Trademark ..................................................... 109
19.2 FCC compliance ............................................... 110
19.3 IC ............................................................... 110
19.4 CE .............................................................. 110
19.5 Copyright ...................................................... 110
19.6 Patent notice .................................................. 111
19.7 Warranty ....................................................... 111
Index ........................................................................ 115
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1 SAFETY
Types of safety precautions
WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result
in damage to the product.
NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.
TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and functions of the
device.
Safety precautions
WARNING: ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY OCCUR WHEN
PRODUCT IS IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EVEN THOUGH OUR PRODUCTS COMPLY
WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IN SUCH EVENT, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND
CONSULT A DOCTOR.
WARNING:ALWAYSCONSULTYOURDOCTORBEFOREBEGINNINGANEXERCISE
PROGRAM. OVEREXERTION MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: ONLY FOR RECREATIONAL USE.
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WARNING: DO NOTENTIRELYRELYONTHE GPS ORBATTERYLIFETIME,ALWAYS
USE MAPS AND OTHER BACKUP MATERIAL TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND TO THE PRODUCT, AS IT
MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT ON THE PRODUCT, AS IT MAY
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT THROWTHEPRODUCTAWAY,BUTTREATIT AS ELECTRONIC
WASTE TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT.
CAUTION: DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE DAMAGED.
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2 WELCOME
You could call it a watch, but that hardly seems fair. Altitude, navigation, speed,
heart rate, weather conditions –it’s all at your fingertips.
Personalize your device, selecting just what you need to get the most out of
your next adventure.
The new Suunto Ambit –conquering new territory with the world’s first GPS
for Explorers.
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3 DISPLAY ICONS AND SEGMENTS
For a complete list of icons in Suunto Ambit, see Chapter 16 Icons on page 97.
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4 USING BUTTONS
Suunto Ambit has five buttons which allow you to access all the features.
[Start Stop]:
●access the start menu
●pause or resume an exercise or stopwatch
●keep pressed to stop and save an exercise
●increase a value or move up in the settings
[Next]:
●change between displays
●keep pressed to access/exit the options menu
●keep pressed to access/exit the options menu in the exercise modes
●accept a setting
[Light Lock]:
●activate the backlight
●keep pressed to lock/unlock the buttons
●decrease a value or move down in the settings
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