Suunto S6 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.GENERALINFORMATION ........................................................................................5
1.1. Checklist ................................................................................................5
1.2. Care and Maintenance..........................................................................5
1.3. Water Resistance .................................................................................6
1.4. Battery Replacement ............................................................................7
2.HOWTOUSEYOURSUUNTOS6 ...........................................................................9
2.1. Display ..................................................................................................9
2.1.1. Mode Symbols..........................................................................9
2.1.2. Function Symbols...................................................................10
2.2. Buttons ................................................................................................ 11
2.2.1. Short and Long Press ............................................................ 11
2.2.2. Start Button............................................................................. 11
2.2.3. Stop/CL Button .......................................................................12
2.2.4. Suunto Button ........................................................................12
2.2.5. Arrow Buttons .......................................................................13
2.2.6. Button Lock ............................................................................13
2.3. Menus ................................................................................................14
2.3.1. Basic Menu Structure ............................................................14
2.3.2. Navigating in Menus ...............................................................14
3.MODES ................................................................................................16
3.1. General Information ............................................................................16
3.2. TimeMode ...........................................................................................17
3.2.1. Main Display ...........................................................................17
3.2.2. Alarm ......................................................................................18

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3.2.3. Time ........................................................................................20
3.2.4. Date ........................................................................................21
3.2.5. General...................................................................................22
3.2.6. Units .......................................................................................24
3.3. Compass Mode ...................................................................................28
3.3.1. Main Display ...........................................................................28
3.3.2. Use .........................................................................................29
3.3.3. Altitude/Sealevel ....................................................................31
3.3.4. Compass ................................................................................32
3.3.5. Slope ......................................................................................35
3.4. Weather Mode.....................................................................................36
3.4.1. Main Display ...........................................................................36
3.4.2. Use .........................................................................................37
3.4.3. Sealevel..................................................................................37
3.4.4. Alarm ......................................................................................38
3.4.5. Memory...................................................................................38
3.5. SkiingMode .........................................................................................40
3.5.1. Main Display ...........................................................................40
3.5.2. Logbook..................................................................................41
3.5.3. Use .........................................................................................45
3.5.4. Altitude ...................................................................................46
3.5.5. Alarms ....................................................................................46
3.5.6. Reminder ................................................................................48
3.6. SkiChrono Mode ..................................................................................49
3.6.1. Main Display ...........................................................................49
3.6.2. Use .........................................................................................52

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3.6.3. Altitude ...................................................................................53
3.6.4. Memory...................................................................................53
4.EXAMPLESOFSUUNTOS6USAGE.....................................................................57
4.1. Ordinary Skiing/Snowboarding Day ...................................................57
4.2. Skiing/Snowboarding Day with Speed Measurement........................58
4.3. Training on a Course ..........................................................................59
5.ADDITIONALFEATURES ........................................................................................60
5.1. Datasnake ...........................................................................................60
5.1.1. Transferring Data...................................................................60
5.1.2. Suunto Ski Manager ...............................................................61
5.2. Suuntosports.com ..............................................................................64
5.2.1. System Requirements ............................................................64
5.2.2. SuuntoSports.com Sections ..................................................64
5.2.3. Getting Started .......................................................................66
6.TECHNICALDATA..................................................................................................67
7.COPYRIGHTANDTRADEMARKNOTICE...............................................................68
8.CECOMPLIANCE ...................................................................................................68
9.LIMITSOFLIABILITYANDISO9001COMPLIANCE ..............................................69

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1. GENERALINFORMATION
Suunto S6 Wristop Computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument that is
intended for recreational use.
NOTE: You should not use Suunto S6 to obtain measurements that require
professional or industrial precision or to obtain measurements when skydiving,
hang gliding, paragliding, gyrocopter riding or flying small aircraft.
1.1. CHECKLIST
After purchasing this instrument, make sure the package contains the following
items:
• Suunto S6
• Datasnake interface cable
• CD containing the Suunto Ski Manager software
Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the resale agent who sold
you the package.
1.2. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble
or service your Suunto S6. Protect your Suunto S6 from shocks, extreme heat and
prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, your Suunto S6 should be stored
in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.
Suunto S6 can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If there
are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose
Suunto S6 to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, and
alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the unit’s seals,

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case and finish. Keep the PC interface pins clean with e.g. a toothbrush. Make sure
the area around the sensor is kept free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into
the sensor opening.
1.3. WATER RESISTANCE
Suunto S6 is water-resistant. Its water resistance is tested to 100m/330ft according
to ISO 2281 standard (www.iso.ch).
Note: Suunto S6 wristop computer is not a diving instrument and therefore it should
not be used for diving or to obtain data under water.

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1.4. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
SuuntoS6 operatesona 3-Voltlithiumcell, type:
CR 2032. The life expectancy of the battery is
approximately 12 months in the Time/Weather
modes.
A low-battery warning indicator is activated on
the display when approximately 5–15 percent
of the battery capacity is still available. When
this occurs, you should replace the battery.
However, extremely cold weather may acti-
vate the low-battery warning indicator even
though the battery is still fully operational. If the
battery-warning indicator is activated in tem-
peratures above 10°C (50°F), replace the bat-
tery.
NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight, altimeter
and compass will significantly reduce the
battery life.
To replace the battery:
1. Insert a coin into the slot located on the bat-
tery compartment cover on the backside of
Suunto S6.
2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is
aligned with the open position marker, or
even slightly above it, for easy opening.

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3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
Ensure that the
O -ring and all surfaces are
clean and dry. Do not stretch the O-ring .
4. Remove the old battery carefully.
5. Place the new battery into the battery com-
partment with the positive side facing up.
6. With the O -ring in the correct position, attach
the battery compartment cover and turn it
with the coin clockwise until it is aligned
with the close position marker.
NOTE: Battery replacement should be per-
formed with extreme care to ensure that Suunto
S6 remains water-resistant. Careless battery
replacement may void warranty.

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2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO S6
2.1. DISPLAY
When your Suunto S6 leaves the factory, it is in
the sleep mode, and its display is blank. You
can then select which mode is displayed.
In addition to mode-specific information, the
Suunto S6 display includes several symbols:
2.1.1. Mode symbols
The mode symbols are located on the left side
ofthe display.Themovingsegment nexttothem
indicates the active mode.
Time
Compass
Weather
Skiing
SkiChrono

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2.1.2. Function symbols
The function symbols indicate that either a function (such as an Alarm) has been
activated or something needs to be done (battery symbol). The function symbols are:
Alarm
Active when at least one of the alarms is on.
Weather/Altitude alarm
Active when the weather alarm, altitude alarm or Asc/Dsc alarm is on.
Logbook
Active when the logbook is recording data.
Chrono
Active when SkiChrono/Chrono is recording data.
Use alti/baro
Indicates whether the air pressure sensor is used to measure altitude or used as a
barometer.
If you select the air pressure to be displayed as altitude, the symbol is next to the
Compass mode symbol. If you select the air pressure to be displayed as weather
information, the symbol is next to the Weather mode symbol.
Battery
Active when 5–15 percent of the battery capacity is left and the battery should be
replaced.
Button Lock
Active when the button lock is activated.

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2.2. BUTTONS
2.2.1. Short and Long Press
The buttons may have different functions
depending on how long you press them.
The ordinary
press or short press means that
the button is pressed quickly.
The longpress meansthat the buttonispressed
for more than 2 seconds.
2.2.2. Start button
Short Press
• In the SkiChrono mode, it locks the slope
angle and starts the timing.
• Inthe normal chronoofthe SkiChronomode,
it starts the timing and saves and displays
the split/lap times.
• IntheSkiingmode itsaves thesplit/laptimes.
• In the Compass mode, it starts the compass
again after it has switched to the power-
saving mode.
Long Press
• Activates the backlight when the backlight is not set to the off position. The
backlight stays on as long as a selection is active and 5 seconds after the last
selection. For more information about the backlight settings, see page 23.

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2.2.3. Stop/CL button
Short Press
• Returns to the previous menu level or to the previous selection
without accepting
the selection.
• In the SkiChrono mode, it stops timing.
• In the main mode displays, it acts as a shortcut button that toggles the lowest field
of the main display between three different alternatives. The selection stays
active even if the mode or menu level is changed.
Long Press
• Returns to the main display of the current mode without accepting the last selection.
• In the SkiChrono mode it resets the stopwatch.
2.2.4. Suunto Button
Short Press
• Scrolls to a lower menu level.
• Accepts the selections made with arrows and moves to the next phase.
• After the last selection, it returns to the settings menu.
• With two possible selections (e.g. light on/off), it activates the selection and
accepts the selections made with arrows.
Long Press
• Returns to the main display of the current mode and accepts the selection.
• With two possible selections (e.g. light on/off), it accepts the selection and returns
directly to the main display of the current mode.

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2.2.5. Arrow Buttons
Short Press
• Changes modes in the main mode display.
• Scrolls the menus up and down, and the logbook and memory forward and back
• Changes the values. The
up arrow increases the value and the down arrow
decreases the value.
• With two possible selections (e.g. light on/off), both arrows change the value.
2.2.6. Button Lock
The button lock prevents you from pushing the buttons accidentally. If the buttons are
locked and you try to press a button, the message “UNLOCK PRESS SUUNTO” is displayed.
Activating the button lock
To activate the button lock:
1. Press the Suunto button. Suunto S6 switches to the function menu.
2. Press Start within 2 seconds. Suunto S6 switches to the main display of the
current mode, and the button lock symbol appears on the upper right corner of the
display.
Unlocking the button lock
To unlock the button lock:
1. Press Suunto . The following text is displayed: “NOW PRESS START”.
2. Press Start within 2 seconds. Suunto S6 switches to the main display of the
current mode and the buttons are unlocked.

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2.3. MENUS
2.3.1. Basic Menu Structure
The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode,
its main display appears. When you press Suunto in the mode’s main display, the
mode’s
function menu is displayed. The function menu includes several functions, all
of which include sub-functions or settings. This is called the hierarchical menu struc-
ture. The figure on the opposite page presents the basic idea of the menu structure.
2.3.2. Navigating in Menus
You can scroll the menu items with the up and down arrows located on the right side
of Suunto S6. Three menu items are displayed at the same time. The menu item that is
currently active and can thus be selected is displayed in reversed color. The indicator
bar on the right side of the display shows the total number of menu items. The number
of the active menu item is displayed next to the indicator bar.
To move deeper into the hierarchy, select a menu item and press Suunto . To return
one step up in the hierarchy, press Stop/CL . Remember that if you just press Stop/CL ,
the changes you made in the menu are not saved. First you have to accept the
changes with the Suunto button.
If you want to return directly to the main display of the active mode, press either Suunto
(saves the changes) or Stop/CL (discards the last change) for more than 2 seconds.
Suunto S6 will guide you as much as possible when you navigate in the menus. When
you perform a function, Suunto S6 often automatically returns to the menu item you
are likely to use next. And if you try to do something that is impossible, Suunto S6 first
displays a message and then automatically recommends a function in reversed color
to help you to use the functions.

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3. MODES
3.1.GENERALINFORMATION
Suunto S6 has five different modes: Time, Compass, Weather, Skiing and SkiChrono.
The symbols for each mode are displayed on the left of the display. When you select
a mode, the active mode indicator appears on the display next to the symbol of the
selected mode.
To select a mode, press either the up or down arrow while in the main display of any
mode and scroll to the desired mode. During scrolling, the icon of the selected mode
and its name appear on the display. When you stop scrolling, the icon stays for a little
while and then the main display of that mode opens automatically.
NOTE: In addition to the active mode indicator, the Use indicator can also be
displayed next to the Compass or Weather mode symbols. If the Use is set to Alti,
the indicator is next to the Compass mode symbol and if the Use is set to Baro, the
indicator is next to the Weather mode symbol. For more information about the Alti or
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3.2. TIME MODE
3.2.1. Main Display
When you select the Time mode, the main display opens.
The main display has three rows:
Date
The first row displays the date in the selected format.
For more information about changing the date format,
see page 24.
Time
The second row displays the time in the selected format.
For more information about changing between 12- and
24-hour displays, see page 24.
Shortcuts
The third row displays alternatively the weekday, the
seconds or the dual time. Switch between these with
Stop/CL .
•Weekday: Displays the current weekday.
•Seconds: Displays seconds.
•Dual time: Displays the dual time if it has been set.
For more information on setting the dual time, see
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3.2.2. Alarm
You can set up to three separate alarms. In addition to
time, you can also define a date when the alarm sounds.
If you do not define the date, the alarm will sound daily
as long as it is set to
on .
When the alarm is set, the alarm symbol appears on
the lower right side of the display.
Activating alarms
To activate an alarm:
1. Press Suunto in the main display to access the func-
tion menu.
2. In the function menu, Alarm is already the first menu
item. Press Suunto to select it. The alarm menu dis-
plays the status of the alarms. When you open the
menu for the first time, the alarm indicators are set to
off as default.
3. Scroll to the alarm you want to set and press Suunto .
The alarm information is displayed on the screen
(status, time, date). The alarm status is active (in
reversed color).
4. Press either the up or down arrow to change the
alarm status to on . Press Suunto . The alarm symbol
appears on the display and the hour selection is ac-
tivated.