Suunto S6 User manual

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USER’S GUIDE
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
1.GENERALINFORMATION ........................................................................................5
1.1. Checklist ................................................................................................5
1.2. Care and Maintenance..........................................................................5
1.3. Water Resistance .................................................................................6
1.4. Battery Replacement ............................................................................6
1.5. After sales service...............................................................................9
1.6. Online warranty registration ................................................................9
2.HOWTOUSEYOUR SUUNTOS6.........................................................................10
2.1. Display ................................................................................................10
2.1.1. Mode Symbols........................................................................10
2.1.2. Function Symbols...................................................................10
2.2. Buttons ................................................................................................ 11
2.2.1. Short and Long Press ............................................................ 11
2.2.2. Start Button.............................................................................12
2.2.3. Stop/CL Button .......................................................................12
2.2.4. Suunto Button ........................................................................13
2.2.5. Arrow Buttons .......................................................................13
2.2.6. Button Lock ............................................................................14
2.3. Menus ................................................................................................14
2.3.1. Basic Menu Structure ............................................................14
2.3.2. Navigating in Menus ...............................................................15
3.MODES ................................................................................................17
3.1. General Information ............................................................................17
3.2. TimeMode ...........................................................................................17

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3.2.1. Main Display ...........................................................................17
3.2.2. Alarm ......................................................................................18
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 ....................................................................30
3.3.4. Compass ................................................................................31
3.3.5. Slope ......................................................................................34
3.4. Weather Mode.....................................................................................35
3.4.1. Main Display ...........................................................................35
3.4.2. Use .........................................................................................36
3.4.3. Sealevel..................................................................................36
3.4.4. Alarm ......................................................................................36
3.4.5. Memory...................................................................................37
3.5. SkiingMode .........................................................................................38
3.5.1. Main Display ...........................................................................38
3.5.2. Logbook..................................................................................39
3.5.3. Use .........................................................................................43
3.5.4. Altitude ...................................................................................43
3.5.5. Alarms ....................................................................................43
3.5.6. Reminder ................................................................................44

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3.6. SkiChronoMode ..................................................................................46
3.6.1. MainDisplay ...........................................................................46
3.6.2. Memory...................................................................................49
3.6.3. Altitude ...................................................................................52
3.6.4. Use .........................................................................................53
4.EXAMPLESOFSUUNTOS6USAGE.....................................................................53
4.1. Ordinary Skiing/Snowboarding Day ...................................................53
4.2. Skiing/Snowboarding Day with Speed Measurement........................54
4.3. Training on a Course ..........................................................................55
5.ADDITIONALFEATURES ........................................................................................56
5.1. Datasnake ...........................................................................................56
5.1.1. Transferring Data...................................................................56
5.1.2. Suunto Ski Manager ...............................................................57
5.2. Suuntosports.com ..............................................................................59
5.2.1. System Requirements ............................................................59
5.2.2. SuuntoSports.com Sections ..................................................60
5.2.3. Getting Started .......................................................................62
6.TECHNICALDATA..................................................................................................63
7.COPYRIGHTANDTRADEMARKNOTICE...............................................................64
8.CE ............................................................................................................64
9.LIMITSOFLIABILITY..............................................................................................65
10.DISPOSALOFTHEDEVICE .................................................................................65

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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 a small aircraft.
1.1. CHECKLIST
Make sure the package contains the following items:
• Suunto S6
• Datasnake interface cable
• CD containing the Suunto Ski Manager software
• Suunto S6 User’s guide
Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the resale agent who sold
you the package.
1.2. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care of the Suunto S6
Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble
or service your Suunto S6. Protect it from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged
exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid rubbing your Suunto S6 against rough surfaces as
this may scratch the face. If not in use, store the Suunto S6 in a clean, dry environ-
ment at room temperature.
After use or exposure to salt water, flush the Suunto S6 with water to remove the

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salt. Turn the bezel ring and push the buttons while washing. Finally wipe your
Suunto S6 clean and dry with a soft cloth. If there are persistent stains or marks, you
can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose your Suunto S6 to strong chemicals
such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives
and paint, as they will damage the unit's seals, case and finish.
1.3.WATERRESISTANCE
Suunto S6 is water-resistant and tested with ISO (International Organization for
Standardization, www.iso.ch) standard 2281. Suunto S6 is also marked with an
indication of a test overpressure given as a depth in meters (100 m/330 feet). This,
however, does not correspond to a diving depth but refers to the pressure at which
the water overpressure test was conducted.
This means that you cannot dive to a depth of 100 m/330 ft. with your Suunto S6.
Rain, showering, swimming and other normal exposure to water will not affect the
operation. However, do not press the buttons under water under any circumstances.
NOTE: The Suunto S6 is not meant for diving.
1.4. REPLACING THE BATTERY
Your Suunto S6 operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032.
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 activate the low battery-warning
indicator even when the battery is still fully operational. If the battery-warning indica-
tor is activated in temperatures above 10°C (50°F), replace the battery.
NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight will significantly reduce battery life.

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You can replace the batteries yourself as long as you do it properly to avoid any
leakage of water into the battery compartment or computer. Always use original
battery replacement kits that include a new battery, battery lid, opening tool and O-
ring. You can purchase the battery kits from official Suunto retailers.
NOTE: Change the battery at your own risk and use the original Suunto battery
replacement kit. Suunto recommends you to have the batteries changed in official
Suunto services.
NOTE: When replacing the battery, also replace the battery lid and O-ring. Never
use the old ones.
To replace the battery:
1. Insert the opening tool or a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment
cover on the backside of your Suunto S6.
2. Turn the tool/coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover and the O-ring, and discard them. Ensure
that all surfaces are clean and dry.
4. Remove the old battery carefully.
5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment under the metal flap, with
the positive side facing up.
6. With the O-ring in the correct position, replace the battery compartment cover and
turn it with the tool/coin clockwise until it is aligned with the closed position marker.
Make sure that the cover stays straight while turning it. Do not use force or press
the cover excessively.
NOTE: Perform battery replacement with extreme care to ensure that your Suunto
S6 remains water resistant. Careless battery replacement may void warranty.

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WARNING: This Suunto product contains a Lithium cell. To reduce risk of fire or
burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, charge or
dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with manufacturer specified batteries.
Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly.
Refer to the pictures when changing the battery.

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1.5. AFTER SALES SERVICE
If a claim under warranty appears to be necessary, return the product, freight prepaid,
to your Suunto dealer who is responsible for having your product repaired or replaced.
Include your name, address, proof of purchase and/or service registration card, as
required in your country. The claim will be honored and the product repaired or
replacedatnochargeand returned inwhatyourSuuntodealerdeterminesareasonable
amount of time, provided that all necessary parts are in stock. All repairs that are not
covered under the terms of this warranty will be made at the owner’s expense. This
warranty is non-transferable from the original owner. If it is not possible to contact
your Suunto dealer, contact your local Suunto distributor for further information. You
can locate your local Suunto distributor in www.suunto.com.
1.6.ONLINEWARRANTYREGISTRATION
Suunto’s dive computers and wristop computers can be registered online at
www.suunto.com. With our new online warranty registration service, we’ve re-
moved the need for paperwork and trips to the mailbox by making it possible to
register your Suunto device online, in real time, either in the store when you buy it, or
later at home. Registering your unit makes it quicker and easier for us to help you if
you ever need to send your product for servicing, or if you need information about
using your unit from our Global Help Desk. By typing in your device’s serial number,
our help desk and service professionals can find all the information required to give
you the best possible service.Registration will also make it possible for us to contact
you in case we have important safety information concerning your Suunto product.

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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 of the
display. The moving segment next to them indicates
the active mode.
Time
Compass
Weather
Skiing
SkiChrono
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.

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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 that the air pressure sensor is used as a barometer and the altitude reading
is fixed.
Active when you select the air pressure to be displayed as weather information.
In this case the altitude reading in Skiing, Chrono and Compass modes is fixed.
For more information refer to chapter 3.3.2. Use.
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.
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 long press means that the button is pressed for more than 2 seconds.

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2.2.2. Start button
Short Press
• In the SkiChrono mode, it locks the slope
angle and starts the timing.
• In the normal chrono of the SkiChrono
mode, it starts the timing and saves and
displays the split/lap times.
• In the Skiing mode it saves the split/lap
times.
• In the Compass mode, it starts the com-
pass 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 chapter 3.2.5.
General.
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.

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Long Press
• Returnsto the main displayof the current modewithout accepting the lastselection.
• 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.
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.

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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 Suunto. 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.
Deactivating the button lock
To deactivate 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.
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.

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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 Baro Use, see chapter 3.3.2. Use.
3.2. TIME MODE
3.2.1. Main Display
WhenyouselecttheTimemode,themaindisplayopens.
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,
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Time
The second row displays the time in the selected format. For more information about
changing between 12- and 24-hour displays, see chapter 3.2.6. Units.
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 chapter 3.2.3. Time.
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. In the Function menu, Alarm is already the first menu
item. Press Suunto to select it. The alarm menu displays
the status of the alarms. When you open the menu for the
first time, the alarm indicators are set to off as default.