Suunto AMBIT3 RUN 2.4 User manual

SUUNTO AMBIT3 RUN 2.4
USER GUIDE
2016-11-30

1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 6
2 Getting started ................................................................................. 8
2.1 Buttons and menus .................................................................. 8
2.2 Set up ........................................................................................ 9
2.3 Adjusting settings .................................................................. 12
3 Features .......................................................................................... 14
3.1 Activity monitoring ................................................................ 14
3.2 Autopause .............................................................................. 15
3.3 Autoscroll ................................................................................ 15
3.4 Backlight ................................................................................. 16
3.5 Button lock ............................................................................. 17
3.6 Compass .................................................................................. 19
3.6.1 Setting declination ......................................................... 19
3.6.2 Calibrating compass ....................................................... 21
3.6.3 Setting bearing lock ....................................................... 22
3.7 Countdown timer ................................................................... 24
3.8 Displays ................................................................................... 25
3.8.1 Adjusting display contrast ............................................. 25
3.8.2 Inverting display color ................................................... 26
3.9 Exercising with sport modes .................................................. 26
3.9.1 Using Suunto Smart Sensor ............................................ 26
3.9.2 Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor ................................... 28
3.9.3 Starting an exercise ........................................................ 29
3.9.4 During exercise ............................................................... 30
3.9.5 Recording tracks ............................................................. 31
3.9.6 Making laps .................................................................... 31
3.9.7 Navigating during exercise ............................................ 32
3.9.8 Using compass during exercise ...................................... 33
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3.10 Find back ............................................................................... 34
3.11 Firmware updates ................................................................ 35
3.12 FusedSpeed ........................................................................... 35
3.13 Icons ...................................................................................... 38
3.14 Interval timer ........................................................................ 41
3.15 Interval workouts ................................................................. 42
3.16 Logbook ................................................................................ 45
3.17 Memory left indicator .......................................................... 48
3.18 Movescount .......................................................................... 48
3.19 Movescount mobile app ...................................................... 50
3.19.1 Second display on phone ............................................. 51
3.19.2 Syncing with mobile app ............................................. 52
3.20 Navigating with GPS ............................................................ 54
3.20.1 Getting GPS signal ........................................................ 54
3.20.2 GPS grids and position formats ................................... 55
3.20.3 GPS accuracy and power saving .................................. 57
3.21 Notifications ......................................................................... 57
3.22 PODs and HR sensors ............................................................ 59
3.22.1 Pairing PODs and HR sensors ....................................... 59
3.22.2 Using foot POD ............................................................. 60
3.23 Points of interest .................................................................. 62
3.23.1 Checking your location ................................................ 65
3.23.2 Adding your location as a POI ..................................... 66
3.23.3 Deleting a POI .............................................................. 67
3.24 Recovery ................................................................................ 68
3.24.1 Recovery time ............................................................... 68
3.24.2 Recovery status ............................................................. 69
3.25 Routes ................................................................................... 74
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3.25.1 Navigating a route ....................................................... 75
3.25.2 During navigation ........................................................ 79
3.26 Running performance level ................................................. 81
3.27 Service menu ........................................................................ 85
3.28 Shortcuts ............................................................................... 86
3.29 Sport modes .......................................................................... 87
3.30 Stopwatch ............................................................................. 88
3.31 Suunto Apps ......................................................................... 90
3.32 Time ...................................................................................... 91
3.32.1 Alarm clock ................................................................... 92
3.32.2 Time syncing ................................................................. 94
3.33 Track back ............................................................................. 95
3.34 Training programs ................................................................ 96
4 Care and support ............................................................................ 99
4.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................... 99
4.2 Water resistance ..................................................................... 99
4.3 Charging the battery ............................................................ 100
4.4 Replacing Smart Sensor battery .......................................... 101
4.5 Getting support .................................................................... 102
5 Reference ...................................................................................... 104
5.1 Technical specifications ........................................................ 104
5.2 Compliance ........................................................................... 105
5.2.1 CE .................................................................................. 105
5.2.2 FCC compliance ............................................................ 105
5.2.3 IC ................................................................................... 106
5.2.4 NOM-121-SCT1-2009 .................................................... 106
5.3 Trademark ............................................................................ 107
5.4 Patent notice ........................................................................ 107
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5.5 International Limited Warranty .......................................... 107
5.6 Copyright .............................................................................. 110
Index ................................................................................................ 111
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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.
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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 Run 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
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[View]:
•press to change bottom row view
•keep pressed to toggle the display between light and dark
•keep pressed to access shortcut (see
3.28 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 Run 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.
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 Movescount App (see
3.19 Movescount mobile
app ) by pressing [Start Stop] or skip by pressing [Next].
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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 Run directly in
the watch, through Movescount, or on the go with Suunto
Movescount App (see
3.19 Movescount mobile app ).
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 Activity monitoring
In addition to the recovery time shown in your exercise log, Suunto
Ambit3 Run 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
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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
3.2 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/off for each sport mode in Movescount
under the advanced settings for the sport mode.
You can also turn Autopause on/off during exercise without any
effect on your Movescount settings.
To turn Autopause on/off 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/off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock].
5. Keep [Next] pressed to exit.
3.3 Autoscroll
Set your watch to automatically scroll through your sport mode
displays while exercising by using Autoscroll.
In Movescount, you can turn Autoscroll on/off for each sport mode
and define how long the displays are shown.
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You can also turn Autoscroll on/off during exercise without any
effect on your Movescount settings.
To turn Autoscroll on/off 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/off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock].
5. Keep [Next] pressed to exit.
3.4 Backlight
Pressing [Light Lock] activates the backlight.
By default, the backlight turns on for a few seconds and turns off
automatically. This is the Normal mode.
There are three different backlight modes:
Mode:
•Normal: The backlight turns on for a few seconds when you
press [Light Lock] and when the alarm clock sounds.
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•Off: 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 Run 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 different 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].
3.5 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.
Your Suunto Ambit3 Run 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].
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3.6 Compass
Suunto Ambit3 Run 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 options menu
while in a sport mode under ACTIVATE » Compass.
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].
3.6.1 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
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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 off 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 off 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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