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.