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Suunto AMBIT3 RUN 2.5 User Manual

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SUUNTO AMBIT3 RUN 2.5
USER GUIDE
2020-10-20

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  • Page 1 SUUNTO AMBIT3 RUN 2.5 USER GUIDE 2020-10-20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.8.1. Adjusting display contrast....................15 3.8.2. Inverting display color....................... 15 3.9. Exercising with sport modes......................15 3.9.1. Using Suunto Smart Sensor....................15 3.9.2. Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor..................16 3.9.3. Starting an exercise......................17 3.9.4. During exercise........................17 3.9.5. Recording tracks......................... 18 3.9.6. Making laps.......................... 18 3.9.7.
  • Page 3 3.26. Shortcuts............................40 3.27. Sport modes........................... 41 3.28. Stopwatch............................41 3.29. Suunto app............................42 3.29.1. Syncing with mobile app....................43 3.30. Suunto Apps..........................43 3.31. Time..............................43 3.31.1. Alarm clock..........................44 3.31.2. Time syncing........................45 3.32. Track back............................. 45 4. Care and support............................47 4.1.
  • Page 4 Suunto Ambit3 Run 5.6. Copyright............................52...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Suunto Ambit3 Run 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.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Lock] pressed until the values start to scroll faster. 2.2. Set up Your Suunto Ambit3 Run wakes up automatically when you attach it to your computer or a USB charger using the supplied USB cable. To start using your sports watch:...

  • Page 7: Adjusting Settings

    3. Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to scroll to the desired language and press [Next] to select. 4. Pair with Suunto app (see 3.29. Suunto app) by pressing [Start Stop] or skip by pressing [Next] . 5. Follow the startup wizard to complete initial settings. Set values with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and press [Next] to accept and go to the next step.
  • Page 8 Suunto Ambit3 Run To change the settings in the watch: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Scroll the menu with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] . 3. Press [Next] to enter a setting. 4. Press [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] to adjust the setting values.

  • Page 9: Features

    3. Features 3.1. Activity monitoring In addition to the recovery time shown in your exercise log, Suunto Ambit3 Run monitors you overall activity, both exercise and daily activity. Activity monitoring gives you a complete picture of your activity, the calories you are burning, and your recovery time.

  • Page 10: Autoscroll

    Toggle: The backlight turns on when you press [Light Lock] and stays on until you press [Light Lock] again. Your Suunto Ambit3 Run has two backlight settings: one 'general' setting and one for sport modes. You can change the general backlight setting in the watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/ display »...

  • Page 11: Button Lock

    You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/ display » Button lock. Your Suunto Ambit3 Run has two button lock settings: one for general use, Time mode lock, and one for when you are exercising, Sport mode lock: Time mode lock: •...

  • Page 12: Setting Declination

    Suunto Ambit3 Run ˚ The compass switches to power saving mode after one minute. Reactivate it with [Start Stop] . 3.6.1. Setting declination To ensure correct compass readings, set an accurate declination value. Paper maps point to true north. Compasses, however, point to magnetic north – a region above the Earth where the Earth’s magnetic fields pull.

  • Page 13: Calibrating Compass

    Suunto Ambit3 Run 3.6.2. Calibrating compass If you have not used the compass before, you must first calibrate it. Turn and tilt the watch in multiple directions until the watch beeps, indicating calibration is complete. If you have already calibrated the compass and want to re-calibrate it, you can access the calibration option in the options menu.

  • Page 14: Countdown Timer

    TIP: You can pause/continue the countdown by pressing [Start Stop] . 3.8. Displays Your Suunto Ambit3 Run comes with several different features, such as the stopwatch (see 3.28. Stopwatch), that are handled as displays that can be viewed by pressing [Next] . Some of them are permanent, and others you can show or hide as you like.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Display Contrast

    3.8.1. Adjusting display contrast Increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto Ambit3 Run in the watch settings. To adjust the display contrast: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.

  • Page 16: Putting On Suunto Smart Sensor

    1. Snap the sensor firmly into the strap connector. 2. Adjust the strap length as needed. 3. Moisten the strap electrode areas with water or electrode gel. 4. Put the strap on so that it fits snugly and the Suunto logo is facing up. 3. - 4. SUUNTO...

  • Page 17: Starting An Exercise

    0’00 3.9.4. During exercise Suunto Ambit3 Run gives you a wealth of information during your exercise. The information varies depending on the sport mode you have selected (see 3.27. Sport modes). You get even more information, if you use a heart rate belt and GPS during exercise.

  • Page 18: Recording Tracks

    Depending on the sport mode you have selected, your Suunto Ambit3 Run allows you to record various information during exercise. If your sport mode has GPS enabled, Suunto Ambit3 Run also records your track during your exercise. You can view the track in Suunto app as part of the recorded exercise.

  • Page 19: Using Compass During Exercise

    Suunto Ambit3 Run automatically saves the starting point of your exercise, if you are using GPS. With Find back, Suunto Ambit3 Run can guide you directly back to your starting point (or to the location where the GPS fix was established).

  • Page 20: Fusedspeed

    If you temporarily lose the GPS signal, for example, Suunto Ambit3 Run is able to continue showing accurate speed readings with the help of the GPS calibrated accelerometer.

  • Page 21: Icons

    Suunto Ambit3 Run 3.13. Icons SUUNTO The following icons are displayed in Suunto Ambit3 Run: alarm battery Bluetooth activity button lock button press indicators chronograph current display down/decrease GPS signal strength heart rate incoming call interval timer message/notification missed call...

  • Page 22: Interval Timer

    You can add an interval timer to each custom sport mode in Movescount. To add the interval timer to a sport mode, select the sport mode and go to Advanced settings. The next time you connect your Suunto Ambit3 Run to your Movescount account, the interval timer is synchronized to the watch.

  • Page 23: Logbook

    • If the log has GPS data, the logbook entry includes a view of the full route track. TIP: You can see many more details of your recorded activities in Suunto app. To view log summary after stopping a recording:...

  • Page 24: Memory Left Indicator

    If the log includes multiple laps, you can view lap-specific information by pressing [View] . 3.16. Memory left indicator If more than 50 % of the logbook has not been synchronized with Suunto app, Suunto Ambit3 Run displays a reminder when you enter the logbook.

  • Page 25: Movescount

    GPS incorporates a set of satellites that orbit the Earth at an altitude of 20,000 km at the speed of 4 km/s. The built-in GPS receiver in Suunto Ambit3 Run is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle.

  • Page 26: Gps Grids And Position Formats

    Suunto Ambit3 Run TIP: Regularly synchronize your Suunto Ambit3 Run with Suunto app to get the latest satellite orbit data (GPS optimization). This reduces the time needed to get the GPS fix and improves track accuracy. Troubleshooting: No GPS signal For an optimal signal, point the GPS part of the watch upwards.

  • Page 27: Gps Accuracy And Power Saving

    Off: no GPS fix • 3.19. Notifications If you have paired your watch with Suunto app, you can receive notifications such as incoming calls and text messages on your watch. When a notification arrives, a pop-up appears on the watch.

  • Page 28: Pairing Pods And Hr Sensors

    To pair a POD or heart rate sensor: 1. Activate the POD or heart rate sensor. If you are pairing a Suunto Smart Sensor, see 3.9.2. Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor. 2. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.

  • Page 29: Points Of Interest

    POD cadence. 3.21. Points of interest Suunto Ambit3 Run includes GPS navigation which allows you to navigate to a pre-defined destination stored as a point of interest (POI). NOTE: You can also navigate when you are recording an exercise (see 3.9.7. Navigating during exercise).

  • Page 30: Checking Your Location

    Aligning these two ensures you are moving in the correct direction. Building 01 Building 01 3.21.1. Checking your location Suunto Ambit3 Run allows you to check the coordinates of your current location using GPS.

  • Page 31: Adding Your Location As A Poi

    [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 3.21.2. Adding your location as a POI Suunto Ambit3 Run allows you to save your current location or define a location as a POI. You can navigate to a saved POI anytime, for example, during your exercise.

  • Page 32: Recovery

    Suunto Ambit3 Run 3.22. Recovery Your Suunto Ambit3 Run provides two indicators for following your need to recover after training: recovery time and recovery status. 3.22.1. Recovery time Recovery time is an estimate in hours of how long your body needs to recuperate after training.
  • Page 33 Suunto Ambit3 Run Test calibration Both the sleep test and quick test need to be calibrated in order to provide accurate results. The calibration tests define what 'fully recovered' means for your body. With each calibration test, your watch adjusts the results scale of the test to match your unique heart rate variability.

  • Page 34: Routes

    Suunto Ambit3 Run When the test is complete, scroll through the results with [Next] and [Back Lap] . Recovered Lowest HR If the lowest heart rate during the test is below your rest heart rate defined in Movescount, your rest heart rate is updated the next time you sync with Movescount.

  • Page 35: Navigating A Route

    [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] . Accept with [Next] . 7. If you selected a waypoint in the middle of the route, Suunto Ambit3 Run prompts you to select the direction of the navigation. Press [Start Stop] to select Forwards or [Light Lock] to select Backwards.
  • Page 36 Suunto Ambit3 Run NAVIGATION [....] [....] Hold to enter NAVIGATION Routes options [....] [....] Routes 1 routes Route01 (3.. Navigate View Route01 Forwards Direction BEGIN Found WP01 Backwards Approaching BEGIN Continue to WP01 At destination To skip a waypoint on a route: 1.

  • Page 37: During Navigation

    Suunto Ambit3 Run 3. Scroll to Skip waypoint with [Start Stop] and select with [Next] . The watch skips the waypoint and starts navigating directly to the next waypoint on the route. NAVIGATION [....] [....] NAVIGATION Skip wayp... [....] [....] BEGIN 3.23.2.

  • Page 38: Running Performance Level

    Suunto Ambit3 Run (1) arrow pointing to the direction of the next waypoint • (2) your distance to the next waypoint • (3) the next waypoint you are headed towards • WP01 WP01 3.24. Running performance level Running performance level is a combined measurement of your physical fitness and your running efficiency, powered by Firstbeat.
  • Page 39 Suunto Ambit3 Run During a run Your Suunto Ambit3 Run provides real-time running performance feedback during your run. The real-time feedback is available as a graph display in the default Running sport mode. You can add this graph to any sport mode that uses the running activity type. The real-time difference (see below) can also be used as a data field in your custom running sport modes.

  • Page 40: Service Menu

    Suunto Ambit3 Run 3.25. Service menu To access the service menu, keep [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] pressed simultaneously until the watch enters the service menu. Hold to enter service The service menu includes the following items: INFO: • BLE: shows the current Bluetooth Smart version •...

  • Page 41: Sport Modes

    When you select POI or Route, you get a pop-up list of the POIs or routes you have defined in your watch at the start of your exercise. You can transfer up to 10 different sport modes created in Movescount to your Suunto Ambit3 Run.

  • Page 42: Suunto App

    3. Scroll to End stopwatch with [Light Lock] and press [Next] . 3.29. Suunto app With the Suunto app, you can further enrich your Suunto Ambit3 Run experience by analyzing and sharing your trainings, connecting to partners and much more. Pair with the mobile app to get notifications on your Suunto Ambit3 Run.

  • Page 43: Syncing With Mobile App

    Community in Movescount.com to find Apps, such as various timers and counters, available for your use. If you cannot find what you need, create your own App with Suunto App Designer. You can create Apps, for example, for calculating your estimated marathon result, or the slope grade of your skiing route.

  • Page 44: Alarm Clock

    [....] 3.31.1. Alarm clock You can use your Suunto Ambit3 Run as an alarm clock. To access the alarm clock and set the alarm: 1. In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and Alarm. 2. Set the alarm on or off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] . Accept with [Next] .

  • Page 45: Time Syncing

    3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap] , or keep [Next] pressed to exit. 3.32. Track back With Track back, you can retrace your route at any point during an exercise. Suunto Ambit3 Run creates temporary waypoints to guide you back to your starting point.
  • Page 46 Suunto Ambit3 Run You can now start navigating your way back the same way as during route navigation. For more information about route navigation, see 3.23.1. Navigating a route. Track back can also be used from the logbook with exercises that include GPS data. Follow the same procedure as in 3.23.1.

  • Page 47: Care And Support

    Suunto Ambit3 Run is water resistant to 50 meters/164 feet/5 bar. The meter value relates to an actual diving depth and is tested in the water pressure used in the course of the Suunto water resistance test. This means you can use the watch for swimming and snorkeling, but it should not be used for any form of diving.

  • Page 48: Replacing Smart Sensor Battery

    TIP: Go to Movescount to change the GPS fix interval of your sport modes to save battery life. For more information, see 3.18.3. GPS accuracy and power saving. 4.4. Replacing Smart Sensor battery The Suunto Smart Sensor uses a 3-Volt lithium cell (CR 2025). To replace the battery: 1. Remove the sensor from the belt strap.

  • Page 49: Reference

    Suunto Ambit3 Run 5. Reference 5.1. Technical specifications General Operating temperature: -20° C to +60° C/-5° F to +140° F • Battery charging temperature: 0° C to +35° C/+32° F to +95° F • Storage temperature: -30° C to +60° C/-22° F to +140° F •...

  • Page 50: Compliance

    Suunto Ambit3 Run 5.2. Compliance 5.2.1. CE Hereby, Suunto Oy, declares that the radio equipment type OW143 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.suunto.com/EUconformity.

  • Page 51: Nom-121-Sct1-2009

    Transmitters, Dive Transmitters, Dive Mechanical Instruments, and Mechanical Precision Instruments unless otherwise specified. The Warranty Period is one (1) year for accessories including but not limited to Suunto chest straps, watch straps, chargers, cables, rechargeable batteries, bracelets and hoses. The Warranty Period is five (5) years for failures attributable to the depth measurement (pressure) sensor on Suunto Dive Computers.
  • Page 52 Suunto knew of the likelihood of such damages. Suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service.
  • Page 53 Suunto Ambit3 Run content is subject to change at any time without notice. The latest version of this documentation can be downloaded at www.suunto.com.
  • Page 54 6 GPS signal........... 25 stopwatch............. 41 GPS timekeeping........45 Suunto app........... 42, 43 grids.............. 26 Suunto Smart Sensor......15 , 16 handling............47 syncing............43 heart rate belt........15 , 28 time..........43 , 44, 45 heart rate memory........15 timers.............
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