Suunto TRAVERSE ALPHA 2.0 User manual

SUUNTO TRAVERSE ALPHA 2.0
USER GUIDE
2016-11-14

1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 5
2 Getting started ................................................................................. 8
2.1 Using buttons ........................................................................... 8
2.2 Set up ........................................................................................ 9
2.3 Adjusting settings .................................................................. 11
3 Features .......................................................................................... 13
3.1 Activity monitoring ................................................................ 13
3.2 Alti-Baro .................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Getting correct readings ................................................ 18
3.2.2 Matching profile to activity ........................................... 20
3.2.3 Using altimeter profile ................................................... 22
3.2.4 Using barometer profile ................................................ 22
3.2.5 Using automatic profile ................................................. 23
3.3 Autopause .............................................................................. 24
3.4 Backlight ................................................................................. 24
3.5 Button lock ............................................................................. 26
3.6 Compass .................................................................................. 26
3.6.1 Calibrating compass ....................................................... 27
3.6.2 Setting declination ......................................................... 28
3.6.3 Setting bearing lock ....................................................... 30
3.7 Countdown timer ................................................................... 31
3.8 Displays ................................................................................... 32
3.8.1 Adjusting display contrast ............................................. 33
3.8.2 Inverting display color ................................................... 33
3.9 FusedAlti ................................................................................. 34
3.10 Find back ............................................................................... 34
3.11 Hunting with shot recognition ............................................ 35
3.12 Icons ...................................................................................... 36
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3.13 Logbook ................................................................................ 40
3.14 Memory left indicator .......................................................... 41
3.15 Moon phases ........................................................................ 42
3.16 Movescount .......................................................................... 43
3.17 Movescount mobile app ...................................................... 44
3.17.1 Syncing with mobile app ............................................. 46
3.18 Navigating with GPS ............................................................ 47
3.18.1 Getting GPS signal ........................................................ 47
3.18.2 GPS grids and position formats ................................... 49
3.18.3 GPS accuracy and power saving .................................. 50
3.18.4 GPS and GLONASS ........................................................ 51
3.19 Notifications ......................................................................... 52
3.20 Recording activities .............................................................. 53
3.21 Points of interest .................................................................. 53
3.21.1 Checking your location ................................................ 55
3.21.2 Adding a POI ................................................................ 56
3.21.3 Deleting a POI .............................................................. 57
3.22 Routes ................................................................................... 58
3.22.1 Navigating a route ....................................................... 59
3.22.2 During navigation ........................................................ 60
3.23 Service menu ........................................................................ 62
3.24 Software updates ................................................................. 64
3.25 Sport modes .......................................................................... 65
3.26 Stopwatch ............................................................................. 65
3.27 Sunrise and sunset alerts ...................................................... 67
3.28 Suunto Apps ......................................................................... 67
3.29 Time ...................................................................................... 68
3.29.1 Alarm clock ................................................................... 68
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3.29.2 Time syncing ................................................................. 69
3.30 Tones and vibration ............................................................. 71
3.31 Track back ............................................................................. 71
3.32 Weather indicators ............................................................... 71
4 Care and support ............................................................................ 74
4.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................... 74
4.2 Water resistance ..................................................................... 74
4.3 Charging the battery ............................................................. 75
4.4 Getting support ...................................................................... 76
5 Reference ........................................................................................ 78
5.1 Technical specifications .......................................................... 78
5.2 Compliance ............................................................................. 79
5.2.1 CE .................................................................................... 79
5.2.2 FCC compliance .............................................................. 79
5.2.3 IC ..................................................................................... 80
5.2.4 NOM-121-SCT1-2009 ...................................................... 81
5.3 Trademark .............................................................................. 81
5.4 Patent notice .......................................................................... 81
5.5 International Limited Warranty ............................................ 81
5.6 Copyright ................................................................................ 84
Index .................................................................................................. 85
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1 SAFETY
Types of safety precautions
WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation
that may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation
that will result in damage to the product.
NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.
TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and
functions of the device.
Safety precautions
WARNING: ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY
OCCUR WHEN PRODUCT IS IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EVEN THOUGH
OUR PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IN SUCH
EVENT, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.
WARNING: ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. OVEREXERTION MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY.
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WARNING: ONLY FOR RECREATIONAL USE.
WARNING: DO NOT ENTIRELY RELY ON THE GPS OR BATTERY
LIFETIME, ALWAYS USE MAPS AND OTHER BACKUP MATERIAL TO
ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND TO THE
PRODUCT, AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT ON THE PRODUCT,
AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT THROW THE PRODUCT AWAY, BUT TREAT IT
AS ELECTRONIC WASTE TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT.
CAUTION: DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE
DAMAGED.
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NOTE: At Suunto we use advanced sensors and algorithms to
generate metrics that can help you in your activities and
adventures. We strive to be as accurate as possible. However, none
of the data our products and services collect is perfectly reliable, nor
are the metrics they generate absolutely precise. Calories, heart
rate, location, movement detection, shot recognition, physical stress
indicators and other measurements may not match the real world.
Suunto products and services are intended for recreational use only
and are not meant for medical purposes of any kind.
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2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Using buttons
Suunto Traverse Alpha has five buttons which allow you to access
all the features.
START
NEXT
LIGHT
BACK LAP
VIEW
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[START]:
•press to access the start menu
•press to pause or resume a recording or timer
•press to increase a value or move up in the menu
•keep pressed to start recording or access a list of available modes
•keep pressed to stop and save a recording
[NEXT]:
•press to change displays
•press to enter/accept a setting
•keep pressed to access/exit the options menu
[LIGHT]:
•press to activate the backlight
•press to decrease a value or move down in the menu
•keep pressed to activate flashlight
•press to deactivate flashlight
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[BACK LAP]:
•press to return to the previous menu
•press to add a lap during a recording
•keep pressed to lock/unlock buttons
[VIEW]:
•press to access additional display views
•keep pressed to save POI
TIP: When changing the values, you can increase the speed by
keeping [START] or [LIGHT] pressed until the values start to scroll
faster.
2.2 Set up
To make the most of your Suunto Traverse Alpha, we recommend
downloading the Suunto Movescount App and creating a free
Suunto Movescount account before starting up your watch.
Alternatively, you can visit movescount.com to create a user
account.
To start using your watch:
1. Keep [START] pressed to wake up the device.
2. Press [START] or [LIGHT] to scroll to the desired language and
press [NEXT] to select.
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Language
English

3. Follow the startup wizard to complete initial settings. Set values
with [START] or [LIGHT] and press [NEXT] to accept and go to the
next step.
Unit system
Metric

After completing the setup wizard, charge the watch with the
supplied USB cable until the battery is fully charged.
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NOTE: If a blinking battery symbol is displayed, Suunto Traverse
Alpha needs to be charged before starting.
NOTE: If the battery dies, and you recharge the product, press
and hold START to start the product
2.3 Adjusting settings
You can change the settings of your Suunto Traverse Alpha directly
in the watch, through Movescount, or on the go with Suunto
Movescount App (see
3.17 Movescount mobile app ).
To change the settings in the watch:
1. Keep [NEXT] pressed to enter the options menu.
Enter
options ~2 sec
2. Scroll the menu with [START] and [LIGHT].
3. Press [NEXT] to enter a setting.
4. Press [START] and [LIGHT] to adjust the setting values and
confirm with [NEXT].
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NAVIGATION
GENERAL
ALTI-BARO
CONNECTIV...

5. Press [BACK LAP] to return to the previous menu or keep [NEXT]
pressed to exit.
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3 FEATURES
3.1 Activity monitoring
Suunto Traverse Alpha measures your daily steps and estimates
calories burned during the day based on your personal settings.
Your approximate daily step count is available as a default view in
the time display. Press [VIEW] to change to the step counter view.
The step count is updated every 60 seconds.
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1539 steps
Daily step count and calories burned are displayed under
DISPLAYS » Steps. The values are reset daily at midnight.
915 kcal
Steps
11899
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NOTE: Activity monitoring is based on your movement as
measured by sensors in the watch. The values provided by activity
monitoring are estimations and not intended for medical
diagnostics of any kind.
Step history
Suunto Traverse Alpha provides a complete history of your step
count. The step display shows your daily steps, as well as an
overview of weekly, monthly and yearly trends. You can show/hide
the step display from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Steps.
When activated, you can view your step history by pressing [NEXT]
to scroll through active displays.
26 °C
1018hPa
Barometer
950kcal
1306
Steps
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While in the steps display, you can press [VIEW] to see your 7-day,
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30-day and yearly trends.
950kcal
1306
Steps
avg 2018
30 days
avg 2018
7 days
avg 2018
Year
3.2 Alti-Baro
Suunto Traverse Alpha continuously measures absolute air pressure
using the built-in pressure sensor. Based on this measurement and
reference values, it calculates altitude or sea level air pressure.
Three profiles are available: Automatic, Altimeter and Barometer.
For information on setting profiles, see
3.2.2 Matching profile to
activity
.
To view alti-baro information, press [NEXT] while in the time display
or activate the alti-baro display from the display menu.
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26 °C
1472m
Altitude
1472m
Altitude
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1472m
Altitude
ref1018hPa
1472m
Altitude
You can change to different views by pressing [VIEW].
In altimeter profile, you can see:
•altitude + temperature
•altitude + sunrise/sunset
•altitude + reference point
•12h altitude graph + altitude
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26 °C
1472m
Altitude
1472m
Altitude
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1472m
Altitude
ref1018hPa
1472m
Altitude
In barometer profile, you get the corresponding views:
•barometric pressure + temperature
•barometric pressure + sunrise/sunset
•barometric pressure + reference point
•24h barometric pressure graph + barometric pressure
Sunrise and sunset time views are available when GPS has been
activated. If GPS is not active, sunrise and sunset times are based on
the last recorded GPS data.
You can show/hide the alti-baro display under the start menu.
To hide the alti-baro display:
1. While in the time display, press [START].
2. Scroll to DISPLAYS with [LIGHT] and press [NEXT].
3. Scroll to End Alti-Baro and press [NEXT].
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4. Keep [NEXT] pressed to exit.
Repeat the procedure and select Alti-Baro to show the display
again.
NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Traverse Alpha on your
wrist, you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate
temperature reading because your body temperature will affect the
initial reading.
3.2.1 Getting correct readings
If your outdoor activity requires accurate sea level air pressure or
altitude, you need to calibrate your Suunto Traverse Alpha by
entering either your current altitude or the current sea level air
pressure.
TIP: Absolute air pressure and known altitude reference = sea
level air pressure. Absolute air pressure and known sea level air
pressure = altitude.
The altitude of your location can be found from most topographic
maps or Google Earth. A sea level air pressure reference for your
location can be found using the websites of national weather
services.
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CAUTION: Keep the area around the sensor free of dirt and
sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor openings.
If FusedAlti is activated, the altitude reading is corrected
automatically using FusedAlti together with altitude and sea level
pressure calibration. For more information, see 3.9 FusedAlti .
Changes in local weather conditions affect altitude readings. If local
weather changes often, it is advisable to reset the current altitude
reference value frequently, preferably before starting your journey
when the reference values are available. As long as the local
weather stays stable, you do not need to set reference values.
To set the sea level pressure and altitude reference values:
1. Keep [NEXT] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [LIGHT] and enter with [NEXT].
3. Press [NEXT] to enter Reference.
4. The following setting options are available:
•FusedAlti: GPS is switched on and the watch starts calculating
altitude based on FusedAlti.
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•Altitude: Set your altitude manually.
•Sea level pressure: Set the sea level pressure reference value
manually.
5. Set the reference value using [START] and [LIGHT]. Accept the
setting with [NEXT].
TIP: When not recording an activity, press [START] in the alti-
baro display to get directly to the ALTI-BARO menu.
Use example: Setting the altitude reference value
You’re on the second day of your two-day hike. You realize that
you forgot to switch from the barometer profile to the altimeter
profile when you started in the morning.You know that the current
altitude readings of your Suunto Traverse Alpha are wrong.
So, you hike to the nearest location shown on your topographic
map for which an altitude reference value is provided. You correct
your Suunto Traverse Alpha altitude reference value accordingly
and switch to the altimeter profile. Your altitude readings are
correct again.
3.2.2 Matching profile to activity
The altimeter profile should be selected when your outdoor activity
involves changes in altitude (such as hiking in the mountains).
The barometer profile should be selected when your outdoor
activity does not involve changes in altitude (such as canoeing).
To get correct readings, you need to match the profile to your
activity. You can either let Suunto Traverse Alpha decide a suitable
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