Suunto t3 User manual

EN

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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In Totals you can view
the total values of your
sessions for:
- this week
- last week
- 6 last months
In Logbook you can view
your last 15 activities’:
- Training Effect
- duration
- calories consumed
- average heart rate
- peak heart rate
- time spent in and out of
zones or limits
Each mode has its own
settings menu where you
can define the settings
related to that mode.
Totals Logbook Settings menu
1.3.1. Time mode
Here you can see the functionality of the buttons used in Time mode. This will help you get started
with using the basic functions of your Suunto t3. Additionally, you will find options for the shortcut,
which is in the bottom line of the display.
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2 sec
GO TO TOTALS
LIGHT
CHANGE SHORTCUT:
- DAY
- DATE
- DUAL TIME
- CONNECT TO PC (LONG PRESS)
GO TO TIME SETTINGS
GO TO LOGBOOK
The light
The light can be activated in any mode at any point by short pressing the DOWN button. If you
want to use the light in Settings, Logbook or Totals, the light must be activated before entering
them.
The alarm snooze
Only the BACK button deactivates the alarm; pressing any other button activates the snooze
function, which lasts for 5 minutes. The snooze function can be activated 12 times, after which the
alarm will be deactivated until the set time the following day.
Pressing the BACK
button switches off
the alarm.
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1.3.2. Training mode
Here you can see the basic functionality of the buttons used in Training mode as well as options
for the shortcut, which is in the bottom line of the display.
LAP/RESET (LONG PRESS)
CHANGE SHORTCUT:
- TRAINING EFFECT
AND DURATION
- TIME
- CALORIE CONSUMPTION
GO TO TRAINING SETTINGS
LIGHT
- CHANGE TRAINING
EFFECT TARGET (LONG PRESS)
START/STOP
2 sec
- AVERAGE HEART RATE
- LAP / INTERVAL TIME
- SPEED
- DISTANCE
(IF CONNECTED TO POD)
The stopwatch is accessed by pressing the START button in Training mode and can be seen in
the top row. The information from the training that you time with the stopwatch, such as heart rate
and calorie consumption, is stored and can later be seen in Totals and Logbook. Therefore, you
should activate the stopwatch, and ensure you have a heart rate reading, whenever you
start a training session.
Pressing the
START/STOP
button starts
the stopwatch.
Pressing the
START/STOP
button again,
stops the
stopwatch.
While the stopwatch is running, you can take up to 99 lap times, the first 50 of which are stored
in the memory, by pressing the UP button.
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1.3.3. Speed and Distance mode
The Speed and Distance mode is available when you have paired an optional speed and distance
POD with your Suunto t3. Here you can see the functionality of the buttons used in Speed and
Distance mode.
LAP/RESET (LONG PRESS)
CHANGE SHORTCUT:
- DAYTIME
- AVG SPEED
- DISTANCE
GO TO SPEED AND
DISTANCE SETTINGS
LIGHT
- CHANGE TRAINING EFFECT
TARGET (LONG PRESS)
START/STOP
2 sec
- CHRONO
- ALSO HR RELATED
SHORTCUTS, IF
HR BELT IS ON
1.3.4. Settings
Navigating in the Settings menus is very easy. Follow the position of the blinking empty box and
you will know exactly where in the Settings menu you are.
UP/ADJUST
RIGHT/EXIT (LONG PRESS)
DOWN/ADJUST
LEFT
Take a look at the following tables showing the different Settings and the items you can define in
them.
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Time mode settings
OptionsSettingSymbol
Alarm time: hour/minAlarm:
on/off
Alarm
Dual time: hours/ minutesTime:
hours/
minutes/
seconds
Time
Date: year/ month/ dayDate
Date of birthSexMax heart
rate
Activity
class
HeightWeightPersonal
Speed:
km/h,
mph,
time/km,
time/mile
Date:
ddmm/
mmdd
Time:
12h/24h
Weight:
kg/lb
Height:
cm/ft
Heart rate:
bpm/ %
Tones:
on/off
General
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Training mode settings
OptionsSettingSymbol
Zone 3: upper %Zone 2:
upper %
Zone 1:
lower/
upper %
Heart
rate
zones
Alarm: on/offUpper
limit
Lower limitHeart
rate
limits: on/
off
Heart
rate limits
Warm up: minutes/
seconds
Warm
up: on/
off
Interval 2:
minutes/
seconds
Interval 2:
on/off
Interval 1:
minutes/
seconds
Interval
1: on/off
Intervals
Pair: heart rate belt / Foot POD / Bike POD / GPS PODPair a
POD
Speed:
km/h,
mph,
time/km,
time/mile
Date:
ddmm/
mmdd
Time:
12h/24h
Weight:
kg/lb
Height:
cm/ft
Heart rate:
bpm/ %
Tones:
on/off
General
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Speed and Distance mode settings
OptionsSettingSymbol
DistanceAutolap:
on/off
Autolap
Upper limitLower
limit
Limits:
on/off
Speed
Calibrate: Foot POD/ Bike PODCalibrate
Pair: heart rate belt / Foot POD / Bike POD / GPS PODPair a
POD
Speed:
km/h,
mph,
time/km,
time/mile
Date:
ddmm/
mmdd
Time:
12h/24h
Weight:
kg/lb
Height:
cm/ft
Heart
rate:
bpm/ %
Tones:
on/off
General
Please refer to Section 2.2 Settings for more information on how to define the device's settings.
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2. BEFORE TRAINING
2.1. The heart rate transmitter belt and speed and distance PODs
2.1.1. Putting on the heart rate transmitter belt
The heart rate transmitter belt is an integral part of Suunto t3's functionality, so it's important that
you know how to wear it correctly.
We recommend that you wear the transmitter against your bare skin to ensure flawless operation.
•The electrodes must be wet during the exercise. Raise the transmitter a little off your chest
and moisten the electrode area on the side in contact with your skin.
•Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the logo is in a central
upright position.
•Enter Training mode. (Your heart rate will not be visible until you enter Training mode.)
Whenever you enter Training mode or start the stopwatch, your Suunto t3 automatically searches
for signals from a heart rate belt or paired speed and distance POD.
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After switching to Training mode,
Suunto t3 displays two bars while it is
seeking the HR belt signal.
Instead of your heart rate, "00" is
shown in the center of the display if no
heart rate belt is found.
Once the device has found the signals, your heart rate or speed and distance information will be
displayed in the center of the screen.
NOTE For detailed instructions on how to pair and calibrate your optional speed
and distance POD, please refer to the POD's own user's guide.
Heart rate signal troubleshooting
If you can't see a heart rate signal, or lose the signal, try these steps to fix the problem.
•Exit and then re-enter Training mode.
•Make sure that you are wearing the heart rate transmitter belt correctly. (See section 2.1.1.)
•Ensure that the electrode area on the back of the belt is slightly wet.
•If you have been using the belt for some time, the battery may need changing. For instructions
on how to change the transmitter belt's battery, see section 5.
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2.1.2. Wireless speed and distance PODs
Optional wireless speed and distance PODs are light, easy-to-use, and accurate. Since the devices
(Suunto Foot POD, Suunto Bike POD, and Suunto GPS POD) differ from each other, they come
with separate user's guides, which you should read for more detailed information on their use.
When you have paired and calibrated a speed and distance POD with your Suunto t3, you can
take advantage of the Speed and Distance mode, as well as speed and distance-related control
functions and information.
2.2. Settings
Before you are able to make the most of your Suunto t3, it's worth taking some time to personalize
it to suit your individual needs and preferences. If you have already defined the settings based on
the information given in section 1, you can skip to section 3.
2.2.1. Time mode settings
This figure shows how to enter the Time mode Settings menu and its different items.
Use UP and DOWN buttons
to toggle between the
following time setting
submenus: alarm, time, date,
personal, general.
2 sec
Long press the
ENTER button to
switch between
Time mode and
settings.
NOTE Remember that you can see where you are within the Settings menu by
following the flashing bar in the navigational aid.
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