Suunto CORE User manual

USER GUIDE
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altimeter depth meter
• date
• seconds
• dual time
• sunrise and
sunset times
• stopwatch
• countdown timer
• empty
• empty
TIME
• altitude difference
measurer
• temperature
• log recorder
• log heigth difference
• log ascent
• log descent
• log recorder
• time
• temperature
COMPASS
• time
• cardinals
• bearing tracking
MODES and VIEWS
barometer
• temperature
• log recorder
• altitude reference
• time
ALTI & BARO

memory
• alti-baro
• logbook
• rec interval
time-date
• alarm
• countdown
• time
• dual time
• date
sunrise
• location
• region
• city
alti-baro
• reference
• profile
• storm alarm
compass
• declination
general
• button tone
• tone guide
• backlight
• language
units
• time
• date
• temperature
• air pressure
• altitude
MENU CONTENT

SYMBOLS on the display

1 Introduction .................................................................. 5
2 General settings .............................................................. 6
2.1 Adjusting strap length ............................................ 6
2.2 Changing units .................................................... 6
2.3 Changing general settings ........................................ 7
2.3.1 Button tone ............................................ 7
2.3.2 Tone guides ............................................ 7
2.3.3 Backlight ............................................... 8
2.3.4 Language ............................................... 9
2.3.5 Activating button lock ................................. 9
3 Using time mode ............................................................ 10
3.1 Changing time settings .......................................... 10
3.1.1 Setting time ........................................... 11
3.1.2 Setting date ........................................... 11
3.1.3 Setting dual time ..................................... 11
3.1.4 Setting sunrise and sunset times .................... 12
3.2 Using stopwatch ................................................. 12
3.3 Using countdown timer ......................................... 13
3.4 Setting alarm ..................................................... 14
4 Using ALTI & BARO mode ................................................... 16
4.1 How Alti & Baro works ........................................... 16
4.1.1 Getting correct readings ............................. 16
4.1.2 Getting incorrect readings ........................... 17
4.2 Setting profiles and reference values ........................... 18
4.2.1 Matching profile to activity .......................... 18
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4.2.2 Setting profiles ....................................... 18
4.2.3 Setting reference values ............................. 19
4.3 Using weather trend indicator .................................. 19
4.4 Activating storm alarm .......................................... 21
4.5 Using altimeter profile ........................................... 21
4.5.1 Using altitude difference measurer .................. 22
4.5.2 Recording logs ........................................ 23
4.6 Using barometer profile ......................................... 25
4.6.1 Recording logs ........................................ 26
4.7 Using automatic profile ......................................... 27
4.8 Using depth meter profile ....................................... 27
4.8.1 Recording logs in depth meter profile ............... 28
5 Using compass mode ....................................................... 30
5.1 Getting correct readings ........................................ 30
5.1.1 Calibrating compass .................................. 30
5.1.2 Setting declination value ............................. 31
5.2 Using compass ................................................... 32
5.2.1 Using bezel ........................................... 33
5.2.2 Using bearing tracking ............................... 34
6 Using memory .............................................................. 36
6.1 Alti-baro memory ................................................ 36
6.2 Viewing and locking logs ........................................ 36
6.2.1 Viewing logs .......................................... 37
6.2.2 Locking logs .......................................... 37
6.3 Choosing recording interval ..................................... 38
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7 Replacing battery ........................................................... 39
8 Specifications ............................................................... 41
8.1 Technical data ................................................... 41
8.2 Trademark ........................................................ 42
8.3 Copyright ........................................................ 42
8.4 CE ................................................................. 42
8.5 Patent notice ..................................................... 43
8.6 Disposal of device ............................................... 43
Index ................................................................ 45
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1 INTRODUCTION
This User Guide explains the Suunto Core features, how they work, and how
you access them. In addition, we have included examples of how you can use
them in real life situations.
Each main chapter explains a mode and its views. It also gives you information
on how to set and use these views.
Suunto Core gives you readings on time, barometric pressure and altitude.
Additional information is given for every reading so that you can make the
most of your favourite outdoor activities.
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2 GENERAL SETTINGS
Before you start to use your Suunto Core, it's a good idea to set the
measurement units and general settings according to your preferences. General
settings are changed in MENU.
2.1 Adjusting strap length
If you need to adjust the strap length of the metal strap, please contact your
nearest watch store to get the needed adjustments correctly done for you.
2.2 Changing units
In UNITS you select the measurement units, including:
●TIME : 24h/12h
●DATE: dd.mm/mm.dd
●TEMPERATURE : °C/°F (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
●AIR PRESSURE: hPa/inHg
●ALTITUDE: meters/feet
To enter UNITS in MENU:
1. Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed in the TIME , ALTI & BARO or
COMPASS mode.
2. Scroll down to UNITS using [- Light].
3. Enter with [Mode].
To change units:
1. In UNITS, scroll between the list items using [+] and [- Light].
2. Enter with [Mode].
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3. Change the values using [+] and [- Light], accept with [Mode].
4. Exit MENU with [Start Stop].
2.3 Changing general settings
In GENERAL you set the general settings, including:
●BUTTON TONE: on/off
●TONE GUIDE: on/off
●BACKLIGHT: light button/any button
●LANGUAGE: English, French, Spanish, German
To enter GENERAL in MENU:
1. Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed in the TIME , ALTI & BARO or
COMPASS mode.
2. Scroll down to GENERAL using [- Light].
3. Enter with [Mode].
2.3.1 Button tone
In BUTTON TONE you turn the button tone on or off. A button tone is emitted
every time a button is pressed, confirming an action.
1. In GENERAL, select BUTTON TONE to turn the button tone on/off.
2. Switch the button tone on or off with [+] and [- Light].
3. Accept with [Mode].
2.3.2 Tone guides
In TONE GUIDE you turn the tone guides on or off. You will hear tone guides
when:
●You change a setting value
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●You set the altitude reference value
●You start or stop the log recorder
●You mark an altitude point while you are recording logs
●You start or stop the stopwatch
●The device switches between the ALTIMETER and BAROMETER profile
when you are using the AUTOMATIC profile.
To turn tone guides on or off:
1. In GENERAL, select TONE GUIDES.
2. Switch the tone guides on or off with [+] and [- Light].
2.3.3 Backlight
In BACKLIGHT you switch between two different light features: any button and
light button.
To set the backlight to normal or night use:
1. In GENERAL, select BACKLIGHT.
2. Switch the backlight between LIGHT BUTTON and ANY BUTTON with [+]
and [- Light].
When LIGHT BUTTON has been selected, you can activate the backlight with [-
Light]. The backlight is turned off automatically after 5 seconds. If you want to
see the backlight when you are in the MENU, you need to activate it in the TIME,
ALTI & BARO or COMPASS mode before entering the MENU. The backlight will
then be activated until you exit MENU.
When ANY BUTTON has been selected, the backlight is activated every time you
push a button.
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2.3.4 Language
In LANGUAGE you choose the language of your Suunto Core user interface
(English, German, French or Spanish).
To choose a language:
1. In GENERAL, select LANGUAGE.
2. Select a language from the list with [+] and [- Light].
2.3.5 Activating button lock
You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping [-Light] pressed
down. When the button lock is activated, it is indicated with a lock symbol .
NOTE: You can change views and use the backlight when the button lock is
activated.
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3 USING TIME MODE
The TIME mode handles time measurement.
With [View] you can scroll through the following views:
●Date: current weekday and date
●Seconds: seconds as numbers
●Dual time: time in another time zone
●Sunrise and sunset : time of sunset and sunrise at a specific location
●Stopwatch: sport timer
●Countdown timer: alarm goes off after a set duration
●Empty: no additional view
3.1 Changing time settings
You change the time settings in MENU.
To enter time settings in MENU:
1. Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed down.
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2. Scroll down to TIME-DATE using [- Light].
3. Enter with [Mode].
3.1.1 Setting time
In TIME you set the time.
To set the time:
1. In TIME-DATE, select TIME.
2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [- Light].
3.1.2 Setting date
In DATE you set the month, day and year.
To set the date:
1. In TIME-DATE, select DATE.
2. Change the year, month and day values with [+] and [- Light].
To change the format in which the time is displayed, see Section 2.2 Changing
units on page 6.
3.1.3 Setting dual time
In DUAL TIME you can set the time for a location in a different time zone.
To set dual time:
1. In TIME-DATE, select DUAL TIME.
2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [- Light].
NOTE: We recommend that you set the current time at your current location
as the main time because the alarm clock emits alarms according to the main time.
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Possible real life situation: Knowing the time at home
You are traveling abroad and you set the dual time to be the time at home. The
main time is the time at your current location. Now you always know the local time
and you can quickly check what time it is at home.
3.1.4 Setting sunrise and sunset times
In SUNRISE you select a reference city that your Suunto Core uses to give you
sunrise and sunset times.
To set sunrise and sunset times:
1. In MENU, select SUNRISE.
2. Scroll through the locations with [+] and [-Light].
3. Select a location with [Mode].
NOTE: If you want to set the sunrise and sunset times for a location that is not
listed in your device, select another reference city from the same time zone. Select
the closest city north or south from your location.
Possible real life situation: Hiking close to Toronto
You’re hiking in Algonquin, a huge national park north of Toronto. You want to
know when the sun sets, so that you know when to start putting up your tent for
the night. You choose “Toronto”as your reference sunrise-sunset city. Your Suunto
Core now tells you when the sun will set.
3.2 Using stopwatch
The stopwatch measures time. It is precise to 0.1 seconds.
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To use the stopwatch:
1. In the TIME mode, select the stopwatch view.
2. Start, stop and restart the stopwatch with [Start Stop].
3. Keep [+] pressed to reset the stopwatch.
Possible real life situation: Timing the 100m dash
Your friend is training for a running competition, and needs to know how long it
takes him to run the 100 m dash. You start the stopwatch the instant he breaks
from the blocks. You stop the stopwatch the instant he crosses the finish line. The
result: 11.3 seconds. Not bad!
3.3 Using countdown timer
In COUNTDOWN you can set the countdown timer to count down from a preset
time to zero. It sounds an alarm when zero is reached. The default is 5 minutes.
To change the default countdown time:
1. In MENU, select TIME-DATE.
2. Select COUNTDOWN.
3. Set the timer minutes and seconds (maximum 59 minutes and 59
seconds).
4. Accept with [Mode].
To start counting down:
1. Switch to the TIME mode.
2. Select the countdown timer view.
3. Start, stop and restart with [Start Stop].
4. Keep [+] pressed to reset the timer.
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Possible real life situation: Boiling eggs
You’re on a hiking expedition. It’s morning. You wake up, come out of your tent,
and start to make breakfast at your campfire. This time, you want 8-minute eggs.
You set the countdown timer to 8 minutes with your eggs in the pot and wait for
the water to come to a boil. When the water boils, you engage the countdown
timer. At the eight-minute point, your Suunto Core gives the alarm. Presto! Perfect
8-minute eggs.
3.4 Setting alarm
You can use your Suunto Core as an alarm clock.
To access the alarm clock and set the alarm:
1. In MENU, select TIME-DATE.
2. Select ALARM.
3. Switch the alarm on or off with [+] and [- Light].
4. Accept with [Mode].
5. Use [+] and [- Light] to set the hours and minutes.
When the alarm is switched on, the alarm symbol appears on the display.
When the alarm sounds, you can either snooze or turn the alarm off.
If you choose YES or do nothing, the alarm stops and restarts every 5 minutes
until you stop it. You can snooze up to 12 times for a total of 1 hour. If you
choose NO, the alarm stops and restarts the same time the following day.
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TIP: When the snooze is turned on, you can deactivate it in the TIME mode by
keeping [View] pressed down.
Possible real life situation: Waking up in the morning
You want to wake up early tomorrow morning. You set your Suunto Core alarm
for 6:30 before you go to bed. The alarm wakes you up at 6:30 the next morning
but you want to sleep for another 5 minutes. You choose YES when the device asks
you if you want to snooze. After 5 minutes the alarm goes off again. This time you
get up and happily start preparing for your trip. What a difference five minutes can
make!
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4 USING ALTI & BARO MODE
In the ALTI & BARO mode you can view the current altitude, barometric pressure
or snorkeling depth. It offers four profiles: AUTOMATIC, ALTIMETER, BAROMETER
and DEPTH METER. You can access different views depending on which profile
is activated when you are in the ALTI & BARO mode.
4.1 How Alti & Baro works
To get the right readings from ALTI & BARO, it is important to understand how
Suunto Core calculates altitude and sea level air pressure.
Suunto Core constantly measures absolute air pressure. Based on this
measurement and reference values, it calculates altitude or sea level air
pressure.
4.1.1 Getting correct readings
If you are engaged in an outdoor activity that requires you to know the air
pressure, you need to enter the altitude reference value for your location. This
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is found on most topographic maps. Your Suunto Core will now give you the
correct readings.
To get the correct altitude readings, you need to enter the sea level air pressure
reference value. The sea level air pressure reference value relevant to your
location can be found in the weather section of the local newspaper or on the
websites of national weather services.
Absolute air pressure is measured constantly
Absolute air pressure + altitude reference = Sea level air pressure
Absolute air pressure + sea level air pressure reference = Altitude
Changes in local weather conditions will affect 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. If local weather is stable, you do not need to set reference values.
4.1.2 Getting incorrect readings
ALTIMETER profile + standing still + weather change
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.
ALTIMETER profile + altitude moving + weather change
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.
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