Suunto AMBIT3 PEAK 2.5 User manual

SUUNTO AMBIT3 PEAK 2.5
USER GUIDE
2020-10-20

1. SAFETY............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Getting started.............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1. Buttons and menus...........................................................................................................................6
2.2. Set up.................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3. Adjusting settings.............................................................................................................................7
3. Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. 3D distance.........................................................................................................................................9
3.2. Activity monitoring........................................................................................................................... 9
3.3. Alti-Baro.............................................................................................................................................10
3.3.1. Getting correct readings....................................................................................................10
3.3.2. Matching profile to activity................................................................................................ 11
3.3.3. Using Altimeter profile.......................................................................................................12
3.3.4. Using Barometer profile....................................................................................................13
3.3.5. Using Automatic profile.....................................................................................................13
3.4. Autopause.........................................................................................................................................14
3.5. Autoscroll.......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.6. Backlight........................................................................................................................................... 15
3.7. Button lock........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.8. Compass........................................................................................................................................... 16
3.8.1. Calibrating compass........................................................................................................... 16
3.8.2. Setting declination..............................................................................................................17
3.8.3. Setting bearing lock...........................................................................................................18
3.9. Countdown timer............................................................................................................................ 19
3.10. Displays............................................................................................................................................19
3.10.1. Adjusting display contrast................................................................................................19
3.10.2. Inverting display color.................................................................................................... 20
3.11. Exercising with sport modes...................................................................................................... 20
3.11.1. Using Suunto Smart Sensor............................................................................................ 20
3.11.2. Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor....................................................................................21
3.11.3. Starting an exercise........................................................................................................... 21
3.11.4. During exercise..................................................................................................................22
3.11.5. Recording tracks............................................................................................................... 22
3.11.6. Making laps........................................................................................................................ 22
3.11.7. Navigating during exercise..............................................................................................23
3.11.8. Using compass during exercise.................................................................................... 23
3.11.9. Setting altitude during exercise.....................................................................................24
3.12. Find back........................................................................................................................................ 24
3.13. Firmware updates.........................................................................................................................24
3.14. FusedAlti.........................................................................................................................................25
3.15. FusedSpeed.................................................................................................................................. 25
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3.16. Icons.................................................................................................................................................27
3.17. Interval timer.................................................................................................................................. 28
3.18. Logbook..........................................................................................................................................29
3.19. Memory left indicator....................................................................................................................31
3.20. Movescount................................................................................................................................... 31
3.21. Multisport training......................................................................................................................... 31
3.21.1. Switching sport modes manually..................................................................................32
3.21.2. Using a multisport mode................................................................................................32
3.22. Navigating with GPS...................................................................................................................32
3.22.1. Getting GPS signal...........................................................................................................32
3.22.2. GPS grids and position formats...................................................................................33
3.22.3. GPS accuracy and power saving................................................................................ 34
3.23. Notifications.................................................................................................................................. 34
3.24. PODs and HR sensors................................................................................................................35
3.24.1. Pairing PODs and HR sensors...................................................................................... 35
3.24.2. Using foot POD................................................................................................................36
3.24.3. Calibrating power PODs and slope............................................................................ 37
3.25. Points of interest..........................................................................................................................38
3.25.1. Checking your location...................................................................................................39
3.25.2. Adding your location as a POI.....................................................................................40
3.25.3. Deleting a POI..................................................................................................................40
3.26. Recovery........................................................................................................................................40
3.26.1. Recovery time.................................................................................................................... 41
3.26.2. Recovery status................................................................................................................ 41
3.27. Routes............................................................................................................................................. 43
3.27.1. Navigating a route............................................................................................................ 43
3.27.2. During navigation............................................................................................................ 45
3.28. Running performance level.......................................................................................................47
3.29. Service menu................................................................................................................................49
3.30. Shortcuts........................................................................................................................................49
3.31. Sport modes.................................................................................................................................. 50
3.32. Stopwatch..................................................................................................................................... 50
3.33. Suunto app.....................................................................................................................................51
3.33.1. Syncing with mobile app................................................................................................52
3.34. Suunto Apps................................................................................................................................. 52
3.35. Swimming......................................................................................................................................52
3.35.1. Pool swimming..................................................................................................................52
3.35.2. Swimming styles..............................................................................................................53
3.35.3. Swimming drills................................................................................................................54
3.35.4. Openwater swimming....................................................................................................54
3.36. Time................................................................................................................................................ 55
3.36.1. Alarm clock........................................................................................................................ 56
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3.36.2. Time syncing.................................................................................................................... 56
3.37. Track back...................................................................................................................................... 57
3.38. Weather indicators...................................................................................................................... 57
4. Care and support....................................................................................................................................... 59
4.1. Handling guidelines....................................................................................................................... 59
4.2. Water resistance............................................................................................................................ 59
4.3. Charging the battery.....................................................................................................................59
4.4. Replacing Smart Sensor battery................................................................................................ 60
5. Reference......................................................................................................................................................61
5.1. Technical specifications................................................................................................................. 61
5.2. Compliance..................................................................................................................................... 62
5.2.1. CE........................................................................................................................................... 62
5.2.2. FCC compliance................................................................................................................ 62
5.2.3. ISED REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................. 63
5.2.4. NOM-121-SCT1-2009.........................................................................................................63
5.3. Trademark........................................................................................................................................63
5.4. Patent notice...................................................................................................................................63
5.5. International Limited Warranty................................................................................................... 63
5.6. Copyright......................................................................................................................................... 65
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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: ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE
PROGRAM. OVEREXERTION MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: ONLY FOR RECREATIONAL USE.
WARNING: DO NOT ENTIRELY RELY ON THE GPS OR BATTERY LIFETIME, 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 THROW THE PRODUCT AWAY, BUT TREAT IT 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. Getting started
2.1. Buttons and menus
Suunto Ambit3 Peak has five buttons which allow you to access all the features.
BACK
LAP
START
STOP
NEXT
LIGHT
LOCK
VIEW
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[Start Stop] :
•press to access the start menu
•press to start, pause or resume an exercise or timer
•press to increase a value or move up in the menu
•keep pressed to stop and save an exercise
[Next] :
•press to change displays
•press to accept a setting
•keep pressed to access/exit the options menu
•keep pressed to access/exit the options menu in sport modes
[Light Lock] :
•press to activate the backlight
•press to decrease a value or move down in the menu
•keep pressed to lock/unlock the buttons
[View] :
•press to change bottom row view
•keep pressed to toggle the display between light and dark
•keep pressed to access shortcut (see 3.30. Shortcuts)
[Back Lap] :
•press return to the previous menu
•press to add a lap during exercise
TIP: When changing values, you can increase the speed by keeping [Start Stop] or [Light
Lock] pressed until the values start to scroll faster.
2.2. Set up
Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak wakes up automatically when you attach it to your computer or a
USB charger using the supplied USB cable.
To start using your sports watch:
1. Connect your sports watch to a power source with the supplied USB cable.
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2. Disconnect the USB cable if you are using a computer (to unlock buttons).
3. Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to scroll to the desired language and press [Next] to
select.
4. Pair with Suunto app (see 3.33. Suunto app) by pressing [Start Stop] or skip by pressing
[Next] .
5. Follow the startup wizard to complete initial settings. Set values with [Start Stop] or [Light
Lock] and press [Next] to accept and go to the next step.
6. Reconnect USB cable and charge until battery indicator is 100%.
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Fully charging an empty battery takes about 2-3 hours. Buttons are locked while the USB
cable is attached and connected to a computer.
You can exit the startup wizard at any time by keeping [Next] pressed.
The startup wizard takes you through the following settings:
•Units
•Time
•Date
•Personal settings (gender, age, weight)
2.3. Adjusting settings
You can change the settings of your Suunto Ambit3 Peak directly in the watch or through
Movescount (see 3.20. Movescount).
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To change the settings in the watch:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll the menu with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] .
3. Press [Next] to enter a setting.
4. Press [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] to adjust the setting values.
5. Press [Back Lap] to return to the previous menu or keep [Next] pressed to exit.
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3. Features
3.1. 3D distance
Suunto Ambit3 Peak can take both elevation gain and loss into account when measuring
distance. This gives you a more realistic distance measurement when you are exercising in
hilly or mountainous terrain. In this scenario, 3D distance is greater than 2D distance.
2D < 3D
3D
2D
If you are using 3rd-party software to analyze your tracks, check how the track distance is
calculated. If the calculation is using 2D distance, you may not want to activate 3D distance in
your watch.
Otherwise, if you are frequently exercising in hilly or mountainous terrain, you should activate
3D distance.
To activate 3D distance:
1. While in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and press [Next] .
3. Scroll to 3D distance and press [Next] to switch to 3D distance.
4. Keep [Next] pressed to exit.
3.2. Activity monitoring
In addition to the recovery time shown in your exercise log, Suunto Ambit3 Peak monitors you
overall activity, both exercise and daily activity. Activity monitoring gives you a complete
picture of your activity, the calories you are burning, and your recovery time.
Activity monitoring is available as a default display in TIME. You can view the display by
pressing [Next] (last display).
You can show/hide the activity monitoring display from the start menu under DISPLAYS »
Activity. Toggle with [Next] .
The activity monitoring display has three views which you can change by pressing [View] .
Activity today
1962 kcal
Recovery time
25h
Week activity
avg 1936 kcal
•Activity today: calorie consumption today; the dotted line on the bar graph indicates
average daily calorie consumption for the past seven days, not including today
•Week activity: daily calorie consumption over the last seven days with today furthest to
the right; the dotted line on the bar graph and lower row indicate average daily calorie
consumption for the past seven days, not including today
•Recovery time: recovery time for the next 24 hours based on recorded exercises and daily
activity
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3.3. Alti-Baro
With ALTI-BARO you can view the current altitude or barometric pressure. Press [Next] in
TIME mode to view the ALTI & BARO display.
You can show/hide the ALTI-BARO display under the start menu DISPLAYS » Alti-Baro.
Toggle with [Next] .
You can access dierent views depending on which profile is activated by pressing [View] .
Three profiles are available: Automatic, Barometer and Altimeter. For information on setting
profiles, see 3.3.2. Matching profile to activity.
Sunrise and sunset time views are available when GPS has been activated. If GPS is not
active, sunrise and sunset times are based on the last recorded GPS data.
3.3.1. Getting correct readings
Suunto Ambit3 Peak constantly measures absolute air pressure using the built-in pressure
sensor. Based on this measurement and reference values, it calculates altitude or sea level air
pressure.
CAUTION: Keep the area around the sensor free of dirt and sand. Never insert any
objects into the sensor openings.
If your outdoor activity requires accurate sea level air pressure or altitude, you need to
calibrate your Suunto Ambit3 Peak by entering either your current altitude or the current sea
level air pressure.
TIP: Absolute air pressure and known altitude reference = sea level air pressure.
Absolute air pressure and known sea level air pressure = altitude.
The altitude of your location can be found from most topographic maps or Google Earth. A
sea level air pressure reference for your location can be found using the websites of national
weather services.
If Suunto FusedAltiTM is activated, the altitude reading will be corrected automatically using
FusedAlti together with altitude and sea level pressure calibration. For more information, see
3.14. FusedAlti.
Changes in local weather conditions will aect altitude readings. If local weather changes
often, it is advisable to reset the current altitude reference value frequently, preferably before
starting your journey when the reference values are available. As long as the local weather
stays stable, you do not need to set reference values.
To set the sea level pressure and altitude reference values:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next] .
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3. Scroll to Reference with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next] . The following setting options
are available:
4. FusedAlti: GPS is switched on and the watch starts calculating altitude based on
FusedAlti.
5. Manual altitude: Set your altitude manually.
6. Sea level pressure: Set the sea level pressure reference value manually.
7. Set the reference value using [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] . Accept the setting with [Next] .
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
ALTI-BARO
Manual alt...
FusedAlti
Sea level...
ALTI-BARO
Altitude
28 m
2s ALTI-BARO
[...............]
[...............]
Reference
[...............]
[...............]
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TIP: You can access the Reference setting by keeping [View] pressed when in ALTI-
BARO display.
You can also set your altitude during your exercise, see 3.11.9. Setting altitude during exercise.
3.3.2. Matching profile to activity
The Altimeter profile should be selected when your outdoor activity involves changes in
altitude (e.g. hiking in hilly terrain).
The Barometer profile should be selected when your outdoor activity does not involve
changes in altitude (e.g. soccer, sailing, canoeing).
To get correct readings, you need to match the profile to your activity. You can either let
Suunto Ambit3 Peak decide a suitable profile for the activity, or choose a profile yourself.
NOTE: You can define the profile as part of the sport mode settings in Movescount, or in
your Suunto Ambit3 Peak.
To set the ALTI & BARO profile:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next] .
3. Press [Next] to select Profile.
4. Scroll the profile options (Automatic, Altimeter, Barometer) with [Start Stop] or [Light
Lock] . Select a profile with [Next] .
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1. 2. 3.
ALTI-BARO
[...............]
[...............]
Profile
[...............]
[...............]
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Use example: Setting the altitude reference value
You’re on the second day of your two-day hike. You realize that you forgot to switch from the
Barometer profile to the Altimeter profile when you started moving in the morning.You know
that the current altitude readings given by your Suunto Ambit3 Peak are wrong. So, you hike
to the nearest location shown on your topographic map for which an altitude reference value
is provided. You correct your Suunto Ambit3 Peak altitude reference value accordingly and
switch from Barometer to Altimeter profile. Your altitude readings are correct again.
Incorrect readings
If your Altimeter profile is on for an extended period of time with the device in a fixed location
while the local weather changes, the device will give incorrect altitude readings.
If your Altimeter profile is on and the weather changes frequently while you climb in altitude
or go down in altitude, the device will give you incorrect readings.
If the Barometer profile is on for an extended period of time as you climb in altitude or go
down in altitude, the device assumes that you are standing still and interprets your changes in
altitude as changes in sea level air pressure. It will therefore give you incorrect sea level air
pressure readings.
3.3.3. Using Altimeter profile
The Altimeter profile calculates altitude based on reference values. The reference value can
either be sea level air pressure value or altitude reference value. When the Altimeter profile is
activated, the altimeter icon is shown on the display.
When the Altimeter profile is activated, you can access the following views:
•top row: your current altitude
•middle row: graph displaying altitude changes over the past 24 hours (15 min. recording
interval)
•bottom row: change with [View] to show time, temperature, sunrise/sunset, or reference
sea level pressure
alt 361m
12 ˚C
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NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Ambit3 Peak on your wrist, you will need to take it
o in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will
aect the initial reading.
3.3.4. Using Barometer profile
The Barometer profile shows the current sea level air pressure. This is based on the
reference values added in the settings and the constantly measured absolute air pressure.
Changes in the sea level air pressure are presented graphically in the middle row of the
display.
When the Barometer profile is activated, the barometer icon is shown on the display.
When the Barometer profile is activated, Suunto Ambit3 Peak shows you the following
barometric information:
•top row: the current sea level air pressure
•middle row: a graph displaying sea level pressure changes over the past 24 hours (15 min.
recording interval)
•bottom row: change with [View] to show time, temperature, sunrise/sunset, or reference
altitude
1020hPa
12 ˚C
Altitude reference is the latest altitude used in ALTI & BARO mode. It can be:
•the altitude you have set as altitude reference in the Barometer profile, or
•the latest altitude logged in the Automatic profile before changing to the Barometer
profile.
NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Ambit3 Peak on your wrist, you will need to take it
o in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will
aect the initial reading.
3.3.5. Using Automatic profile
The Automatic profile switches between the Altimeter and Barometer profiles according to
your movements. When the Automatic profile is active, the device will automatically switch
between interpreting changes in air pressure as changes in altitude or changes in weather.
alt 361m1020hPa
12 ˚C
12 ˚C
It is not possible to measure weather and altitude changes at the same time, as both cause a
change in the surrounding air pressure. Suunto Ambit3 Peak senses vertical movement and
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switches to measuring altitude, when needed. When altitude is shown, it is updated with a
maximum delay of 10 seconds.
If you are at a constant altitude (less than 5 meters of vertical movement within 12 minutes),
Suunto Ambit3 Peak interprets all pressure changes as weather changes. The measurement
interval is 10 seconds. The altitude reading remains steady and if the weather changes, you
will see changes in the sea level air pressure reading.
If you are moving in altitude (more than 5 meters of vertical movement within 3 minutes),
Suunto Ambit3 Peak interprets all pressure changes as movements in altitude.
Depending on which profile is active, you can access the Altimeter or Barometer profile
views with [View] .
NOTE: When you are using the Automatic profile, barometer or altimeter icons are not
shown on the display.
3.4. Autopause
Autopause pauses the recording of your exercise when your speed is less than 2 km/h (1.2
mph). When your speed increases to more than 3 km/h (1.9 mph), the recording continues
automatically.
You can turn Autopause on/o for each sport mode in Movescount under the advanced
settings for the sport mode.
You can also turn Autopause on/o during exercise without any eect on your Movescount
settings.
To turn Autopause on/o during exercise:
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu.
2. Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
3. Scroll to Autopause with [Start Stop] and select with [Next] .
4. Toggle on/o with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] .
5. Keep [Next] pressed to exit.
3.5. Autoscroll
Set your watch to automatically scroll through your sport mode displays while exercising by
using Autoscroll.
In Movescount, you can turn Autoscroll on/o for each sport mode and define how long the
displays are shown.
You can also turn Autoscroll on/o during exercise without any eect on your Movescount
settings.
To turn Autoscroll on/o during exercise:
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu.
2. Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
3. Scroll to Autoscroll with [Start Stop] and select with [Next] .
4. Toggle on/o with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] .
5. Keep [Next] pressed to exit.
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3.6. Backlight
Pressing [Light Lock] activates the backlight.
By default, the backlight turns on for a few seconds and turns o automatically. This is the
Normal mode.
There are four backlight modes:
Mode:
•Normal: The backlight turns on for a few seconds when you press [Light Lock] and when
the alarm clock sounds.
•O: The backlight is not switched on by pressing a button or when the alarm clock
sounds.
•Night: The backlight turns on for a few seconds when you press any button and when the
alarm clock sounds.
•Toggle: The backlight turns on when you press [Light Lock] and stays on until you press
[Light Lock] again.
Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak has two backlight settings: one 'general'setting and one for sport
modes.
You can change the general backlight setting in the watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/
display » Backlight. See 2.3. Adjusting settings. You can also change the general setting in
Movescount.
You sport modes can use the same backlight mode as the general setting (default), or you can
define a dierent mode for each sport mode under the advanced settings in Movescount.
In addition to the mode, you can adjust the backlight brightness (in percent), either in the
watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/display » Backlight or in Movescount.
TIP: When the [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] buttons are locked, you can still activate the
backlight by pressing [Light Lock] .
3.7. Button lock
Keeping [Light Lock] pressed locks and unlocks buttons.
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You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/
display » Button lock.
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Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak has two button lock settings: one for general use, Time mode lock,
and one for when you are exercising, Sport mode lock:
Time mode lock:
•Actions only: Start and options menus are locked.
•All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in Night mode.
Sport mode lock
•Actions only: [Start Stop] , [Back Lap] and the options menu are locked during exercise.
•All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in Night mode.
TIP: Select the Actions only button lock setting for sport modes to avoid accidentally
starting or stopping your log. When the [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] buttons are locked, you
can still change displays by pressing [Next] and views by pressing [View] .
3.8. Compass
Suunto Ambit3 Peak has a digital compass that allows you to orient yourself in relation to
magnetic north. The tilt-compensated compass gives you accurate readings even if the
compass is not horizontally level.
You can show/hide the compass display from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Compass.
Toggle with [Next] .
The compass display includes the following information:
•middle row: compass heading in degrees
•bottom row: change view to current heading in cardinals, to time or empty with [View]
273˚
NW
The compass switches to power saving mode after one minute. Reactivate it with [Start Stop] .
3.8.1. Calibrating compass
If you have not used the compass before, you must first calibrate it. Turn and tilt the watch in
multiple directions until the watch beeps, indicating calibration is complete.
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If you have already calibrated the compass and want to re-calibrate it, you can access the
calibration option in the options menu.
If the calibration is successful, the text CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL is displayed. If the
calibration does not succeed, the text CALIBRATION FAILED is displayed. To retry the
calibration, press [Start Stop] .
To manually start compass calibration:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Select to GENERAL with [Next] .
3. Scroll to Compass with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
4. Press [Next] to select Calibration.
3.8.2. Setting declination
To ensure correct compass readings, set an accurate declination value.
Paper maps point to true north. Compasses, however, point to magnetic north – a region
above the Earth where the Earth’s magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true
North are not at the same location, you must set the declination on your compass. The angle
in between magnetic and true north is your declination.
The declination value appears on most maps. The location of magnetic north changes yearly,
so the most accurate and up-to-date declination value can be obtained from the internet (for
example www.magnetic-declination.com).
Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magnetic north. This means that when
you are using orienteering maps you need to turn the declination correction o by setting the
declination value to 0 degrees.
To set the declination value:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Press [Next] to enter GENERAL.
3. Scroll to Compass using [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
4. Scroll to Declination with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
5. Turn the declination o by selecting –, or select W(west) or E(east).
6. Set the declination value with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] .
7. Press [Next] to accept the setting.
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Declination
4. 5.
-- 0.0˚
Declination
E0.0˚
Declination
[...............]
Compass
6. 7.
Declination
E8.0˚
Declination
E0.0˚
TIP: You can also access the compass settings by keeping [View] pressed in COMPASS
mode.
3.8.3. Setting bearing lock
You can mark the direction to your target in relation to North with the bearing lock feature.
To lock a bearing:
1. With the compass active, hold the watch in front of you and turn yourself towards your
target.
2. Press [Back Lap] to lock the current degree displayed on the watch as your bearing.
3. An empty triangle indicates the locked bearing in relation to the North indicator (solid
triangle).
4. Press [Back Lap] to clear the bearing lock.
1. 2. 3.
(3.) 4.
273˚
NW
273˚
NW
273˚
NW
214˚
SW
273˚
NW
NOTE: While using the compass in an exercise mode, the [Back Lap] button only locks
and clears the bearing. Exit the compass view to make a lap with [Back Lap] .
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3.9. Countdown timer
You can use the countdown timer to count down from a preset time to zero. The timer makes
a short sound every second during the last 10 seconds and sounds an alarm when zero is
reached.
You can show/hide the countdown timer from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Countdown.
Toggle with [Next] .
To set the countdown time:
1. Press [Next] to until you reach the countdown timer display.
2. Press [View] to adjust the countdown time.
3. Set the hours and minutes with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] . Accept with [Next] .
4. Press [Start Stop] to start the countdown.
2. 3. 4.
Countdown
Adjust
0:05’00 Set
minutes
Countdown
0:04’59
Started
00:05
TIP: You can pause/continue the countdown by pressing [Start Stop] .
3.10. Displays
Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak comes with several dierent features, such as compass (see 3.8.
Compass) and stopwatch (see 3.32. Stopwatch), that are handled as displays that can be
viewed by pressing [Next] . Some of them are permanent, and others you can show or hide as
you like.
To show/hide displays:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2. Scroll to DISPLAYS by pressing [Light Lock] and press [Next] .
3. In the list of display, toggle any feature on/o by scrolling to it with Start Stop or Light Lock
and pressing Next. Keep [Next] pressed to exit the displays menu if needed.
Your sport modes (see 3.31. Sport modes) also have multiple displays that that you can
customize to view dierent information while you exercise.
3.10.1. Adjusting display contrast
Increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto Ambit3 Peak in the watch settings.
To adjust the display contrast:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Press [Next] to enter the GENERAL settings.
3. Press [Next] to enter Tones/display.
4. Scroll to Display contrast with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next] .
5. Increase the contrast with [Start Stop] , or decrease it with [Light Lock] .
6. Keep [Next] pressed to exit.
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3.10.2. Inverting display color
Change the display between dark and light through the settings in the watch or in
Movescount, or by simply using the default [View] button shortcut (see 2.1. Buttons and
menus). You can also define the display color for a sport mode in Movescount.
To invert the display in the watch settings:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Press [Next] to enter the GENERAL settings.
3. Press [Next] to enter Tones/display.
4. Scroll to Invert display with [Start Stop] and invert with [Next] .
3.11. Exercising with sport modes
Use sport modes (see 3.31. Sport modes) to record exercise logs and view various information
during your exercise.
You can access the sport modes under EXERCISE menu by pressing [Start Stop] .
3.11.1. Using Suunto Smart Sensor
A BluetoothⓇSmart compatible heart rate sensor, such as the Suunto Smart Sensor, can be
used with your Suunto Ambit3 Peak to give you more detailed information about your
exercise intensity.
While exercising, the heart rate sensor enables:
•heart rate in real time
•average heart rate in real time
•heart rate in graph form
•calories burned during exercise
•guidance to exercise within defined heart rate limits
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And after exercise, the heart rate sensor provides:
•total calories burned during exercise
•average heart rate
•peak heart rate
•recovery time
If you use the Suunto Smart Sensor, you also have the added advantage of heart rate
memory. The Suunto Smart Sensor memory function buers data whenever the transmission
to your Suunto Ambit3 Peak is interrupted.
This allows you to get accurate exercise intensity information in activities such as swimming
where water blocks the transmission. It also means you can even leave your Suunto Ambit3
Peak behind after starting a recording. For more information, please refer to the Suunto Smart
Sensor User Guide.
Without a heart rate sensor, your Suunto Ambit3 Peak provides calorie consumption and
recovery time for running and cycling activities where speed is used to estimate intensity.
However, we recommend using a heart rate sensor to get accurate intensity readings.
Refer to the user guide for Suunto Smart Sensor or other Bluetooth Smart compatible heart
rate sensor for additional information.
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