Suunto AMBIT3 SPORT 2.5 User manual

SUUNTO AMBIT3 SPORT 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. Activity monitoring............................................................................................................................ 9
3.2. Autopause..........................................................................................................................................9
3.3. Autoscroll..........................................................................................................................................10
3.4. Backlight............................................................................................................................................10
3.5. Button lock.........................................................................................................................................11
3.6. Compass............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.6.1. Calibrating compass........................................................................................................... 12
3.6.2. Setting declination............................................................................................................. 12
3.6.3. Setting bearing lock...........................................................................................................13
3.7. Countdown timer............................................................................................................................. 14
3.8. Displays............................................................................................................................................. 14
3.8.1. Adjusting display contrast.................................................................................................15
3.8.2. Inverting display color....................................................................................................... 15
3.9. Exercising with sport modes........................................................................................................15
3.9.1. Using Suunto Smart Sensor..............................................................................................15
3.9.2. Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor.................................................................................... 16
3.9.3. Starting an exercise............................................................................................................ 17
3.9.4. During exercise....................................................................................................................17
3.9.5. Recording tracks................................................................................................................. 18
3.9.6. Making laps.......................................................................................................................... 18
3.9.7. Navigating during exercise............................................................................................... 18
3.9.8. Using compass during exercise......................................................................................19
3.10. Find back......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.11. Firmware updates.......................................................................................................................... 19
3.12. FusedSpeed.................................................................................................................................. 20
3.13. Icons..................................................................................................................................................21
3.14. Interval timer..................................................................................................................................22
3.15. Logbook..........................................................................................................................................23
3.16. Memory left indicator.................................................................................................................. 24
3.17. Movescount....................................................................................................................................25
3.18. Multisport training........................................................................................................................ 25
3.18.1. Switching sport modes manually..................................................................................25
3.18.2. Using a multisport mode................................................................................................26
3.19. Navigating with GPS....................................................................................................................26
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3.19.1. Getting GPS signal............................................................................................................26
3.19.2. GPS grids and position formats.................................................................................... 27
3.19.3. GPS accuracy and power saving................................................................................. 28
3.20. Notifications..................................................................................................................................28
3.21. PODs and HR sensors................................................................................................................ 28
3.21.1. Pairing PODs and HR sensors.......................................................................................29
3.21.2. Using foot POD.................................................................................................................30
3.21.3. Calibrating power PODs and slope.............................................................................30
3.22. Points of interest...........................................................................................................................31
3.22.1. Checking your location...................................................................................................33
3.22.2. Adding your location as a POI..................................................................................... 33
3.22.3. Deleting a POI.................................................................................................................. 33
3.23. Recovery........................................................................................................................................ 34
3.23.1. Recovery time....................................................................................................................34
3.23.2. Recovery status............................................................................................................... 34
3.24. Routes.............................................................................................................................................37
3.24.1. Navigating a route............................................................................................................37
3.24.2. During navigation............................................................................................................39
3.25. Running performance level...................................................................................................... 40
3.26. Service menu................................................................................................................................42
3.27. Shortcuts........................................................................................................................................ 42
3.28. Sport modes................................................................................................................................. 43
3.29. Stopwatch......................................................................................................................................43
3.30. Suunto app....................................................................................................................................44
3.30.1. Syncing with mobile app................................................................................................ 45
3.31. Suunto Apps.................................................................................................................................. 45
3.32. Swimming...................................................................................................................................... 45
3.32.1. Pool swimming..................................................................................................................45
3.32.2. Swimming styles..............................................................................................................46
3.32.3. Swimming drills................................................................................................................ 47
3.32.4. Openwater swimming.................................................................................................... 47
3.33. Time................................................................................................................................................ 48
3.33.1. Alarm clock........................................................................................................................ 49
3.33.2. Time syncing.................................................................................................................... 49
3.34. Track back..................................................................................................................................... 50
4. Care and support........................................................................................................................................ 51
4.1. Handling guidelines........................................................................................................................ 51
4.2. Water resistance............................................................................................................................. 51
4.3. Charging the battery......................................................................................................................51
4.4. Replacing Smart Sensor battery................................................................................................ 52
5. Reference.....................................................................................................................................................53
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5.1. Technical specifications................................................................................................................ 53
5.2. Compliance..................................................................................................................................... 54
5.2.1. CE........................................................................................................................................... 54
5.2.2. FCC compliance................................................................................................................ 54
5.2.3. ISED REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................. 54
5.2.4. NOM-121-SCT1-2009........................................................................................................ 55
5.3. Trademark........................................................................................................................................55
5.4. Patent notice...................................................................................................................................55
5.5. International Limited Warranty................................................................................................... 55
5.6. Copyright......................................................................................................................................... 56
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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 Sport 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 3.27. 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 Sport 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 3.30. 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 Sport directly in the watch or through
Movescount (see 3.17. 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. Activity monitoring
In addition to the recovery time shown in your exercise log, Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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
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/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.
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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/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.
3.4. 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 Sport 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.
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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 Sport 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] .
3.6. Compass
Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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]
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The compass switches to power saving mode after one minute. Reactivate it with [Start Stop] .
3.6.1. 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.
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.
3.6.2. 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).
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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.
Declination
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Declination
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Declination
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Compass
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Declination
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Declination
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TIP: You can also access the compass settings by keeping [View] pressed in COMPASS
mode.
3.6.3. 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.
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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] .
3.7. 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.
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Countdown
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TIP: You can pause/continue the countdown by pressing [Start Stop] .
3.8. Displays
Your Suunto Ambit3 Sport comes with several dierent features, such as compass (see 3.6.
Compass) and stopwatch (see 3.29. 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:
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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 3.28. Sport modes) also have multiple displays that that you can
customize to view dierent information while you exercise.
3.8.1. Adjusting display contrast
Increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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.
3.8.2. 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] .
3.9. Exercising with sport modes
Use sport modes (see 3.28. 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] .
3.9.1. Using Suunto Smart Sensor
A BluetoothⓇSmart compatible heart rate sensor, such as the Suunto Smart Sensor, can be
used with your Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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
•Peak Training Eect
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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 Sport 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
Sport 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 Sport 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.
3.9.2. Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor
To start using the Suunto Smart Sensor:
1. Snap the sensor firmly into the strap connector.
2. Adjust the strap length as needed.
3. Moisten the strap electrode areas with water or electrode gel.
4. Put the strap on so that it fits snugly and the Suunto logo is facing up.
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The Smart Sensor turns on automatically when it detects a heart beat.
TIP: Wear the strap against your bare skin for best results.
Refer to the Suunto Smart Sensor User Guide for additional information and troubleshooting.
NOTE: Dry skin under the belt electrodes, a loose belt, and synthetic shirt materials can
cause abnormally high heart rate readings. Moisten the belt electrodes well and tighten the
belt to avoid heart rate peaks. If you are otherwise concerned about your heart rate, please
consult a doctor.
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3.9.3. Starting an exercise
To start exercising:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2. Press [Next] to enter EXERCISE.
3. Scroll the sport mode options with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select a suitable mode
with [Next] .
4. The watch automatically starts searching for a heart rate belt signal, if the selected sport
mode uses a heart rate belt. Wait for the watch to notify that the heart rate and/or GPS
signal have been found, or press [Start Stop] to select Later. The watch continues to
search the heart rate/GPS signal.
5. Press [Start Stop] to start recording your exercise. To access additional options while
exercising, keep [Next] pressed.
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3.9.4. During exercise
Suunto Ambit3 Sport gives you a wealth of information during your exercise. The information
varies depending on the sport mode you have selected (see 3.28. Sport modes). You get
even more information, if you use a heart rate belt and GPS during exercise.
Here are some ideas on how to use the watch during exercise:
•Press [Next] to see scroll through your sport mode displays.
•Press [View] to see dierent information the bottom row of the display.
•To avoid accidentally stopping your log recording or making unwanted laps, lock the
buttons by keeping [Light Lock] pressed.
•Press [Start Stop] to pause recording. To resume recording, press [Start Stop] again.
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3.9.5. Recording tracks
Depending on the sport mode you have selected, your Suunto Ambit3 Sport allows you to
record various information during exercise.
If your sport mode has GPS enabled, Suunto Ambit3 Sport also records your track during your
exercise. You can view the track in Suunto app as part of the recorded exercise.
3.9.6. Making laps
During your exercise, you can make laps either manually or automatically by setting the
autolap interval in Movescount. When you are making laps automatically, Suunto Ambit3 Sport
records the laps based on the distance you have specified in Movescount.
To make laps manually, press [Back Lap] during the exercise.
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Suunto Ambit3 Sport shows you the following information:
•top row: split time (duration from the start of the log)
•middle row: lap number
•bottom row: lap time
NOTE: The exercise summary always shows at least one lap, your exercise from start to
finish. The laps you have made during the exercise are shown as additional laps.
3.9.7. Navigating during exercise
If you want to run a route or to a point of interest (POI), you can select a sport mode, such as
Run a Route, and begin navigating immediately.
You can also navigate a route or to a POI during your exercise in other sport modes that have
GPS activated.
To navigate during exercise:
1. While you are in a sport mode with GPS activated, keep [Next] pressed to access the
options menu.
2. Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION.
3. Scroll to POIs (Points of interest) or Routes with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
The navigation guidance is shown as the last display on the selected sport mode.
Distance Speed Heart rate
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dst 100m
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To deactivate navigation, go back to NAVIGATION in the options menu and select End
navigation.
NOTE: If the GPS accuracy setting (see 3.19.3. GPS accuracy and power saving) of your
sport mode is Good or lower, while navigating GPS accuracy switches to Best. Battery
consumption is therefore higher.
3.9.8. Using compass during exercise
You can activate the compass and add it to a custom sport mode during your exercise.
To use the compass 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 Compass with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
4. The compass is shown as the last display on the custom sport mode.
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To deactivate the compass, go back to ACTIVATE in the options menu and select End
compass.
3.10. Find back
Suunto Ambit3 Sport automatically saves the starting point of your exercise, if you are using
GPS. With Find back, Suunto Ambit3 Sport can guide you directly back to your starting point
(or to the location where the GPS fix was established).
To find back:
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu.
2. Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION.
3. Scroll to Find back with [Start Stop] and select with [Next] . The navigation guidance is
shown as the last display on the selected sport mode.
3.11. Firmware updates
You can update your Suunto Ambit3 Sport software through Suuntolink. Make sure to sync
your watch with Suunto app before you update the software, all logs will be deleted from the
watch during the update.
To update your Suunto Ambit3 Sport software:
1. Upload your exercises to Suunto app.
2. Install Suuntolink if you have not done so already (www.suunto.com/suuntolink).
3. Connect your Suunto Ambit3 Sport to your computer with the supplied USB cable and
follow the instructions.
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3.12. FusedSpeed
FusedSpeedTM is a unique combination of GPS and wrist acceleration sensor readings for
measuring your running speed more accurately. The GPS signal is adaptively filtered based
on wrist acceleration, giving more accurate readings at steady running speeds and a quicker
responses to changes in speed.
FusedSpeed benefits you the most when you need highly reactive speed readings during
training, for example, when running on uneven terrain or during interval training. If you
temporarily lose the GPS signal, for example, Suunto Ambit3 Sport is able to continue
showing accurate speed readings with the help of the GPS calibrated accelerometer.
TIP: To get the most accurate readings with FusedSpeed, only glance shortly at the
watch when needed. Holding the watch in front of you without moving it reduces the
accuracy.
FusedSpeed is automatically enabled for running and other similar types of activities, such as
orienteering, floor ball and football (soccer).
To enable FusedSpeed for a custom sport mode, ensure you select an activity that uses
FusedSpeed. This is indicated at the end of the sport mode advanced settings section in
Movescount.
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