Suunto t3 User manual

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Switches
between
the modes
2 sec
Starts and stops
the stopwatch
Shortcuts Backlight
Shortcuts
2 sec
Enters and exits the
Settings and other
submodes
Total of all training
Backlight
Time mode
Training / Speed and
Distance mode
Logbook Resets the
stopwatch
Switches
between
the modes

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WELCOME
Congratulations on choosing Suunto t3 as your training partner. The Suunto t3
is a high-precision heart rate monitor designed to make your training as efficient
and enjoyable as possible.
Suunto t3 goes beyond conventional heart rate monitors by showing Training
Effect (TE). Training Effect tells you in real time how much a workout improves
your condition. t ensures that every workout you do takes you closer to your
targets, and gives you the freedom to work-out without pre-set heart rate (HR)
zones. Read more about Training Effect in Section 2.3.
With Suunto t3 you can also accurately measure the calories you burn, record
your workouts for post-training analysis and keep track of your long-term progress.
Suunto t3's functionality is maximized with optional Suunto PODs, wireless
sensors that measure speed and distance in different sports activities. You also
have the benefit of interference-free digital transmission of heart rate and speed
data.
This users guide is here to help you get the most out of your training with Suunto
t3. Please read through it to make using your new Suunto t3 even more productive.

1. Getting started ........................................................................... 4
1.1. Setting up Suunto t3 ............................................................... 5
1.2. Activity class (act class) ........................................................... 5
1.3. Suunto t3 at a glance .............................................................. 7
1.3.1. Time mode .................................................................... 9
1.3.2. Training mode ............................................................... 11
1.3.3. Speed and Distance mode ................................................. 12
1.3.4. Settings ....................................................................... 12
2. Before training .......................................................................... 16
2.1. The heart rate transmitter belt and speed and distance PODs .............. 16
2.1.1. Putting on the heart rate transmitter belt ................................. 16
2.1.2. Wireless speed and distance PODs ...................................... 18
2.2. Settings ............................................................................ 18
2.2.1. Time mode settings ......................................................... 18
2.2.2. Training mode settings ..................................................... 20
2.2.3. Speed and Distance mode settings ....................................... 23
2.3. Training Effect ..................................................................... 25
3. Training .................................................................................. 27
3.1. Using Training Effect targets .................................................... 28
3.2. Training without set targets ...................................................... 28
3.3. Using the speed and distance displays ........................................ 30
4. After training ............................................................................ 31
4.1. Training Logbook ................................................................. 31
4.2. Training Totals ..................................................................... 32
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4.3. Suunto Training World ........................................................... 34
5. Care and maintenance ................................................................ 34
5.1. General instructions .............................................................. 34
5.2. Water resistance .................................................................. 35
5.3. Changing the strap length ....................................................... 35
5.4. Replacing the battery ............................................................. 36
5.4.1. Replacing the battery of the Suunto t3 ................................... 37
5.4.2. Replacing the battery of the heart rate belt .............................. 38
6. Technical specifications ............................................................... 39
7. Intellectual property .................................................................... 40
7.1. Copyright .......................................................................... 40
7.2. Trademark ......................................................................... 41
7.3. Patent notice ...................................................................... 41
8. Disclaimers .............................................................................. 41
8.1. User's responsibility .............................................................. 41
8.2. Warnings ........................................................................... 42
8.3. CE .................................................................................. 42
8.4. ICES ................................................................................ 42
8.5. Limits of liability and ISO 9001 compliance .................................... 42
8.6. After sales service ................................................................ 43
8.7. FCC compliance .................................................................. 44
9. Disposal of the device ................................................................. 45
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1. GETTING STARTED
The buttons are named on the back of the device according to the functions they perform. However,
in this user's guide the names are simplified as shown in the table below.
Name in User's GuideName on back of device
UP+ / lap
ENTERMode
DOWN- / Light
BACKAlt / Back
STARTStart / Stop
In Totals and Logbook, small arrows on the screen indicate the buttons that you can navigate with.
The buttons' functions depend on the length of the press. A short press is less than 1 second, and
a long press is more than 2 seconds. Throughout this user's guide, the following symbols are used
to indicate short and long presses.
Short press
Long press
2 sec
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1.1. Setting up Suunto t3
When you press a button on your new Suunto t3 for the first time, you will be asked to define some
basic settings. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the values, accept and move to the next
item by pressing the ENTER button.
The figure below shows you how to set up your device for the first time.
Carry on setting up the time,
date, units and personal settings.
After this Suunto t3 will go into
Time mode and will be ready for
operation.
Adjust with UP and DOWN buttons.
Accept with ENTER button.
NOTE Your maximum heart rate is determined using the formula 210 minus 0.65
times your age, which is automatically calculated from the date of birth that
you enter. If you know your real maximum heart rate, you should use that
instead of the calculated value.
1.2. Activity class (act class)
Important: Your activity class is another one of the settings that you are asked to define when
you set up your device for the first time. Your activity class is a measure of your current activity
level. By entering your current activity class (1 - 10) into your Suunto t3, the device will be able to
give much more accurate calorie consumption information. As the amount and/or intensity of your
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physical activity increases, the device will automatically increase your activity class based on your
recorded heart rate information. Your activity class will not be automatically decreased if, for
example, you engage in less strenuous activity, but you should manually decrease your activity
class if you think that it has decreased over time. See the table below for information on determining
your activity class.
Activity classActivity description
0Always avoid exertion, whenever possible.No regular participation in
recreational sports or heavy physical
activity. 1Walk for pleasure, routinely use stairs, occasionally
exercise sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or
perspiration.
210 - 60 minutes per weekRegular participation in recreation or
work requiring modest physical
activity, such as yard work, nordic
walking or moderate-intensity cycling.
3Over 1 hour per week
4Less than 30 minutes per weekRegular participation in heavy
physical exercise, such as running,
aerobic classes or high-intensity
cycling.
530 - 60 minutes per week
61 - 3 hours per week
7Over 3 hours per week
7.55 - 7 hours per weekEndurance athlete (Regional level)
87 - 9 hours per week
8.59 - 11 hours per weekEndurance athlete (National level)
911 - 13 hours per week
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Activity classActivity description
9.513 - 15 hours per weekEndurance athlete (International
level) 10More than 15 hours per week
1.3. Suunto t3 at a glance
In Time mode you can:
- view the time
- go to log
- go to Totals
- go to Time settings
- change shortcuts
- connect to pc*
In Training mode you can:
- use the stopwatch
- view your heart rate
or Training Effect
- set the Training Effect
target
- go to Training settings
- change shortcuts
In Speed and Distance mode
you can:
- view speed
- view distance
- set the Training Effect target
- go to Speed and Distance
settings
- change shortcuts
Time mode Training mode Speed and Distance
mode (if paired with POD)
Logbook Totals
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NOTE * In order to connect your device to a PC, an optional Suunto PC POD and
Suunto software are required.
In any of the above modes, a long press of the ENTER button will take you to that mode's Settings
menu. In Time mode, a short press of the START button will take you to Logbook and a short
press of the UP button accesses Totals. The figure below shows the functionality of each of these
submodes.
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