Suunto T6 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................6
1.1. CHECKLIST .................................................................................................7
1.2. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................7
1.3. SUUNTO T6 FEATURES ............................................................................8
1.4. CARE AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................................9
1.5. WARRANTY ................................................................................................9
1.6. WATER RESISTANCE ................................................................................9
1.7. REPLACING THE BATTERY ....................................................................10
1.8. REPLACING THE BATTERY OF THE TRANSMITTER BELT ..................13
1.9. HEART RATE TRANSMITTER BELT ........................................................14
1.9.1. Activating the heart rate transmitter belt ..........................................14
1.9.2. Warnings .........................................................................................15
1.10. WIRELESS SPEED AND DISTANCE SENSORS ...................................15
1.10.1. Activating the wireless speed and distance sensor .......................15
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO T6 ....................................................................16
2.1. DISPLAY AND BUTTONS .........................................................................16
2.2. KEY LOCK .................................................................................................17
2.3. MENUS ......................................................................................................18
2.3.1. Basic menu structure .......................................................................19
2.3.2. Press and long press .......................................................................19
2.3.3. Navigating in the menus ..................................................................20
3. MODES ...............................................................................................................21
3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................21
3.2. TIME MODE ...............................................................................................21

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3.2.1. Main display ....................................................................................21
3.2.2. Alarm ..............................................................................................22
3.2.3. Time ................................................................................................23
3.2.4. Date ................................................................................................24
3.2.5. General ...........................................................................................24
3.2.6. Units ................................................................................................27
3.3. ALTI/BARO MODE ....................................................................................32
3.3.1. Use (Alti/Baro) ................................................................................32
3.3.2. Alti use ............................................................................................33
3.3.3. Baro use .........................................................................................34
3.3.4. Reference altitude and barometric pressure ...................................35
3.3.5. Memory ...........................................................................................37
3.4. TRAINING MODE .....................................................................................38
3.4.1. Stopwatch .......................................................................................39
3.4.2. Connect ..........................................................................................39
3.4.3. Logbook ..........................................................................................40
3.4.4. HR limits .........................................................................................42
3.4.5. Timers .............................................................................................43
3.4.6. History .............................................................................................46
3.4.7. Pair .................................................................................................47
3.5. SPD/DST MODE .......................................................................................49
3.5.1. Main display ....................................................................................49
3.5.2. Connect ..........................................................................................50
3.5.3. Autolap ............................................................................................51
3.5.4. Distance intervals ...........................................................................52

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3.5.5. Speed limits .....................................................................................53
3.5.6. Calibrating the wireless speed and distance sensor .......................54
3.5.7. Pair ..................................................................................................54
4. USING SUUNTO T6 IN TRAINING .....................................................................55
4.1. MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TRAINING ..............................................55
4.2. TRAINING EXAMPLE ................................................................................59
5. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER ........................................................................60
5.1. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER FEATURES ..........................................60
5.2. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER WINDOWS ...........................................62
5.2.1. t6 Device window (1) .......................................................................63
5.2.2. My Training window (2) ...................................................................63
5.2.3. Graph window (3) ............................................................................63
5.2.4. Properties window (4) ......................................................................64
5.2.5. SuuntoSports.com window (5) ........................................................64
5.3. FOLLOWING YOUR TRAINING PROGRESS ..........................................65
5.4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................66
5.5. PC-INTERFACE ........................................................................................67
5.6. INSTALLATION .........................................................................................67
5.6.1. Installing Suunto Training Manager .................................................67
5.6.2. Installing USB drivers for Suunto sport instruments ........................67
5.7. UNINSTALLING USB DRIVERS FOR SUUNTO SPORT INSTRUMENTS 71
6. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM .....................................................................................72
6.1. GETTING STARTED .................................................................................72
6.2. SECTIONS .................................................................................................73
6.3. MY SUUNTO .............................................................................................74

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6.4. COMMUNITIES .........................................................................................74
6.5. SPORT FORUMS .....................................................................................75
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................76
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY .............................................................................79
8.1. COPYRIGHT .............................................................................................79
8.2. TRADEMARK ............................................................................................79
8.3. PATENT NOTICE .....................................................................................79
9. DISCLAIMERS ...................................................................................................80
9.1. USER’S RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................................80
9.2. CE .............................................................................................................80
9.3. ICES ..........................................................................................................80
9.4. FCC COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................80

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Suunto t6 is your personal tool for better performance in sports. It measures the time
between your heartbeats with the accuracy of milliseconds and records it for deeper
analysis. The Suunto Training Manager PC software uses the heart rate variation
data to analyze the effect of your training and to calculate several other body
parameters. Relating this information with your current fitness level, the software also
indicates the scale of training load that you need for different training effects.
For the first time in field conditions, Suunto t6 tells you whether your training really
improves your condition and helps you adjust your training programs accordingly.
When you set the target effect for your training, you can use the software to calculate
the time and heart rate to reach it. During a training session, Suunto t6 helps you
reach the target by offering several control functions, such as heart rate limits, real
time average heart rate, and a customizable display of stopwatch, lap time, interval
timer and altitude. Together with versatile timing, altimeter and logbook functions this
makes Suunto t6 a perfect performance monitor for all kinds of sports at all
performance levels.
Suunto t6 can be upgraded with different wireless accessories, such as speed and
distance sensors.
These ANT accessories and the Suunto t6 heart rate belt communicate digitally on
2.4 GHz radio frequency. This offers several benefits, such as improved transmission
capacity, error-free 2-way transmission and range up to 10 m / 33 ft. Conventional
heart rate monitoring devices use inductive low frequency communication methods.
Therefore other heart rate belts are not compatible with Suunto t6.
NOTE: Read this User’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the use,
displays and limitations of this instrument before using it. Also read the guidebook
‘How not to rely on luck when optimizing the training effect’ to learn how to get the

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best benefits out of using the Suunto t6. You find the guidebook on the CD supplied
with the Suunto t6.
1.1. CHECKLIST
Make sure the package contains the following items:
• Suunto t6
• Transmitter belt (Suunto ANT-transmission compatible)
• PC-interface cable
• CD containing the Suunto Training Manager, Suunto t6 User’s Manuals and
Training Guidebook
• Suunto t6 User’s Guide
Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the representative who
sold you the package.
1.2. GETTING STARTED
To get started using your Suunto t6, follow these simple steps:
1. Put on your HR transmitter belt and make sure it snugly fits against your chest.
2. Make sure the electrodes of the transmitter belt are lightly wet.
3. In the Training mode, long press ALT/BACK to connect the Suunto t6 to the heart
rate transmitter belt. Wait for acknowledgement that the transmitter belt has been
found.
4. Start your training and activate the stopwatch in the Training mode by pressing
START/STOP.
5. Store lap/split times by pressing UP/LAP.
6. Press START/STOP to stop the stopwatch.
7. Long press UP/LAP to reset the stopwatch.
8. Download information on your training to Suunto Training Manager for analysis.

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1.3. SUUNTO T6 FEATURES
The Suunto t6 has the following features.
Time mode
• Time, calendar, alarm, adjustment of units and general settings
Alti/Baro mode
• Altitude, vertical speed, cumulative ascent and descent
• Temperature, air pressure, weather memory
Training mode
• Heart rate, stopwatch with split times, interval timer, logbook and other training
control functions
SPD/DST mode (available only when the wrist unit is paired with an external speed
and distance sensor)
• Speed, distance, automatic lap time by distance, interval training by distance,
speed limit alarm
PC Software
• Upload and store the logs on your PC
• Follow up the training effect and several physiological parameters based on the
recorded heart rate interval data
• Create training plans and monitor your progress
SuuntoSports.com
• Upload your logs and publish them on the Web
• Share and compare your training experiences with others
• Download training plans published by other users

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1.4. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble
or service your Suunto t6. Protect your Suunto t6 from shocks, extreme heat and
prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto t6 in a clean
and dry environment at room temperature.
Your Suunto t6 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 your Suunto t6 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. Keep the area around the sensor free of dirt and sand.
Never insert any objects into the sensor opening.
1.5. WARRANTY
For warranty and additional care and maintenance instructions please refer to the
separate "Warranty, Care and Maintenance - Wristop Computers" leaflet.
1.6. WATER RESISTANCE
Your Suunto t6 is water resistant up to 100 m/330 ft and the transmitter belt to 20m/
66ft according to ISO 2281 standard (www.iso.ch). This means that you can use your
Suunto t6 for swimming and other water sports activities but it must not be used for
scuba diving or freediving.
To maintain water resistance and to ensure that the warranty remains valid, it is
strongly recommended to have all service, except for battery change, done by
authorized Suunto service personnel.
NOTE: Never push the buttons while swimming or in contact with water. Deliberate or
unintentional pressing of the buttons while the unit is submerged could cause the unit
to malfunction.

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NOTE: Even though both the Suunto t6 and the transmitter belt are water-resistant,
the radio signal does not carry in water, which makes the communication between
Suunto t6 and the transmitter belt impossible.
1.7. REPLACING THE BATTERY
Your Suunto t6 operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The life expectancy is
approximately 12 months in the Time mode or 300 hours of heart rate transmission in
ideal operating temperatures.
The 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 low-
battery warning indicator is activated in temperatures above 10°C (50°F), replace the
battery.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not crush, puncture or dispose of used
batteries in fire or water. Only replace them with manufacturer-specified batteries.
Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly.

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To replace the battery:
Make sure that you have purchased an original Suunto battery kit (including battery
and battery lid with installed O-ring) before you start replacing the battery.
1. Insert a coin into the slot or a Suunto battery-opening coin into the slot or holes
located in the battery compartment cover on the backside of your device.
2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker.
Then, turn and lift the cover with the coin simultaneously, until the cover opens.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover and the old battery carefully. Avoid
damaging the contact plate.

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4. Carefully clean the inside sealing surface of the battery compartment before
placing your new battery in the compartment.
5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the positive side facing up.
Gently slide the battery underneath the contact plate, ensuring that the contact
plate does not break or bend out of place.
6. Place the new battery compartment cover on top of the battery compartment,
aligning the position marker on the cover with the open position marker on the
backside of your device.
7. Using the coin, gently press and turn the cover clockwise, until the position marker
on the cover is aligned with the close position marker on the back.
NOTE: When the battery has been replaced, ensure that the battery compartment is
correctly closed. This helps your Suunto device remain water-resistant. Careless bat-
tery replacement may void the warranty.
NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight, especially in the Night Use setting, will signifi-
cantly reduce battery life.

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1.8. REPLACING THE BATTERY OF THE TRANSMITTER BELT
The transmitter belt operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The average
expected battery life of the transmitter belt is 300 hours of use in ideal operating
temperatures.
If your Suunto t6 is not receiving a signal when the transmitter belt is active, you might
need to replace the battery.
To replace the battery:
1. Insert a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backside
of the transmitter belt.
2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker, or
even slightly further for easy opening.
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. Carefully remove the old battery.
5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the positive side facing up.
NOTE: Suunto recommends that the battery cover and the O ring are changed simul-
taneously with the battery to ensure that the transmitter remains clean and water
resistant. Replacement covers are available with replacement batteries.

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NOTE: Battery covers of the transmitter belt and the wristop computer are not inter-
changeable.
1.9. HEART RATE TRANSMITTER BELT
1.9.1. Activating the heart rate transmitter belt
To activate the transmitter belt:
1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap.
2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your
chest, below the chest muscles. Lock the buckle.
3. Raise the transmitter a little off your chest and moisten the grooved electrode area
on the backside. The electrodes must be wet during the exercise.
4. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the logo is in a
central upright position.
5. Wear the Suunto t6 like you would wear an ordinary watch.
6. In the Training mode, long press ALT/BACK to connect your Suunto t6 to the heart
rate transmitter belt. Wait for acknowledgement that the transmitter belt has been
found.
7. Activate the stopwatch in the Training mode.
NOTE: We recommend you to wear the transmitter against your bare skin to ensure
flawless operation.

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1.9.2. Warnings
People who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device use
the transmitter belt at their own risk. Before starting the initial use of the transmitter
belt, we recommend an exercise test under a doctor’s supervision. This will ensure
the safety and reliability of the pacemaker and transmitter belt when being used
simultaneously.
Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been sedentary. We
strongly advise consulting your doctor prior to beginning a regular exercise program.
1.10. WIRELESS SPEED AND DISTANCE SENSORS
Wireless speed and distance sensors are accessories that can be bought separately
to update the Suunto t6. This manual includes instructions that are related to Suunto
t6 functions that are visible only if a speed and distance sensor is paired with your
Suunto t6. Before taking the wireless speed and distance sensor into use, pair it (see
section 3.4.7. Pair).
1.10.1.Activating the wireless speed and distance sensor
For information on activating the wireless speed and distance sensor, refer to the
User’s Guide for your wireless speed and distance sensor.

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2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO T6
2.1. DISPLAY AND BUTTONS
START/STOP
ALT/BACK
UP/LAP
DOWN/LIGHT
ENTER
Mode indicator
Time
Alti/Baro
Training
SPD/DST
Battery level
indicator
Key lock
HR/ peed alarm
indicator
Time alarm
Training type
indicator
1
2
3
4
5
6
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2.2. KEY LOCK
The key lock prevents you from accidentally pushing the buttons.
To activate the key lock:
1. Press ENTER.
2. Press START/STOP within 2 seconds. The buttons are locked and the key lock
symbol is displayed in the upper right corner. If you try to press a button, the
message ‘UNLOCK PRESS ENTER’ is displayed.
To deactivate the key lock:
1. Press ENTER. The text ‘NOW PRESS START’ is displayed.
2. Press START/STOP within 2 seconds.

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2.3. MENUS

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2.3.1. Basic menu structure
The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode
with UP/DOWN, first the icon of the mode is displayed, then its main display opens. If
the stopwatch is on, switch between the modes with DOWN/LIGHT. When you scroll
from one mode to another quickly, only the icons of the modes are displayed. When
you press ENTER in the mode’s main display, the mode’s menu opens. The menus
have several functions, all of which have sub-functions or settings.
2.3.2. Press and long press
The buttons may have different functions depending on how long you press them.
‘Press’ means that the button is pressed quickly, ’long press’ means that the button is
pressed for more than 2 seconds. If a function requires a long press, it is always
mentioned.