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Suunto T3 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Time mode Total of all training Logbook Shortcuts Button lock Backlight Quick Exit (x) to time mode (when in Menu, Totals, Logbook and Coach) Training / Speed and Distance mode Starts and stops the stopwatch Switches between the modes Shortcuts 2 sec Resets the stopwatch...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. Suunto t3 at a glance ... 5 1.1. Navigating in the modes and menus ... 6 1.2. Button symbols and functions ... 7 1.3. Button lock ... 7 2. Getting started ... 8 2.1. Setting up Suunto t3 ... 8 2.2.
  • Page 5 7.2. Water resistance ... 39 7.3. Changing the strap length ... 40 7.4. Replacing the battery ... 41 7.4.1. Replacing the battery of the Suunto t3 ... 41 7.4.2. Replacing the battery of the heart rate belt ... 43 8. Technical specifications ... 44 9.
  • Page 6 9.2. Patent notice ... 45 10. Disclaimers ... 45 10.1. User's responsibility ... 45 10.2. Warnings ... 46 10.3. CE ... 46 10.4. ICES ... 46 10.5. FCC compliance ... 46 11. Disposal of the device ... 47...

  • Page 7: Suunto T3 At A Glance

    - go to Time settings - connect to pc* The Suunto wristop computer displays the icon of each mode on the screen: HR for Training mode, TE for Training Effect in Training mode and SPD for Speed and Distance mode. In Time mode you will see the current time.

  • Page 8: Navigating In The Modes And Menus

    1.1. Navigating in the modes and menus In any of the modes, a long press of the MODE 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 + button accesses Totals.

  • Page 9: Button Symbols And Functions

    1.2. Button symbols and functions The buttons are named according to the functions they perform. However, in this user's guide the names are simplified as shown in the table below. Button names on device + / Lap Mode - / Light Alt / Back Start / Stop In Totals and Logbook, small arrows on the screen indicate the buttons that you can navigate with.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    2.1. 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 + and - buttons to change the values, accept and move to the next item by pressing the MODE button.
  • Page 11 Time mode by pressing START button. QUICK EXIT LEFT 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 RIGHT/EXIT ( L ONG PRESS)

  • Page 12: Activity Class (Act Class)

    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 physical activity increases, the device will automatically increase your activity class based on your recorded heart rate information.
  • Page 13 Activity description No regular participation in recreation- al sports or heavy physical activity. Regular participation in recreational sports or work requiring modest physical activity, such as yard work, nordic walking or moderate-intensity cycling. Regular participation in heavy phys- ical exercise, such as running, aer- obic classes or high-intensity cycling.

  • Page 14: 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.

  • Page 15: Alarm Settings

    Take a look at the following table showing the different Time mode settings and the items you can define in them. Symbol Setting Alarm Time Date Personal General 2.3.1. Alarm settings In the Alarm menu, you can set the alarm on or off and set the alarm time. Accept the settings with a short press of the MODE button, which also moves you on to the next menu item.

  • Page 16: Time Settings

    When the alarm is on, you will see the symbol 2.3.2. Time settings In the Time menu, you can set the time and dual time. Accept the settings with a short press of the MODE button, which also moves you on to the next menu item. 2.3.3.

  • Page 17: General Settings

    Settings, Logbook or Totals, the light must be activated before entering them. NOTE The light will not work when pairing the Suunto t3 to a POD, or when the heart rate belt is connecting to the heart rate monitor.
  • Page 18 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. CHANGE SHORTCUT: - AVERAGE HEART RATE - TRAINING EFFECT - LAP / INTERVAL TIME AND DURATION - SPEED (AVG AND MAX)* - TIME...

  • Page 19: Training Effect

    BACK button. 2.4.1. Training Effect A unique feature of Suunto t3 is its ability to record and display Training Effect. Training Effect (TE) shows the effect of a workout on your aerobic fitness on a simple one-to-five scale. For the first time, you will know in real time how much your workout is really improving your fitness level.
  • Page 20 Please note the difference between training zone (temporary training intensity) and Training Effect (total load of a workout). In zone training, you try to keep your heart rate at a certain level throughout the whole workout, whereas for Training Effect it is enough just to reach the desired TE value once during the workout.
  • Page 21 Suunto t3 shows the Training Effect in two ways. The lower right side of the display shows it as a graph. It is so shown as a number in the center of the screen instead of the heart rate reading.

  • Page 22: Training Mode Settings

    To find out more about Training Effect, and how to use it to improve your training, please download Suunto Training Guidebook from www.suunto.com/training. Heart beat analysis technology producing Training Effect is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd.
  • Page 23 MODE button in Training mode to 2 sec enter Training settings menu. Take a look at the following table showing the different Training mode settings and the items you can define in them. Long press the Use + and – buttons to toggle between the following Training setting submenus: heart rate zones,...
  • Page 24 Symbol Setting Heart rate zones Heart rate limits Interval Pair a General Options Heart Zone 1: Zone 2: rate lower/ up- upper % zones: per % on/off Heart Lower Upper rate lim- limit limit its: on/ Interval Interval 1: Interval 1: on/off minutes/ 2: on/off...

  • Page 25: Heart Rate Zone Settings

    2.4.3. Heart rate zone settings In the Heart Rate Zone menu, you can define the 3 heart rate zones and set the tones on or off. The 3 heart rate zones are useful in training as they record how much of your training is spent within specific heart rate zones, or if you want to give yourself a long enough warm-up, or keep your heart rate at an optimum level for fat burning.

  • Page 26: Intervals Settings

    MODE button, which also moves you on to the next menu item. 2.4.5. Pair a POD settings In the Pair a POD menu, you can pair your Suunto t3 with your heart rate transmitter belt, Suunto Foot POD, Suunto Bike POD or Suunto GPS POD.

  • Page 27: Speed And Distance Mode

    2.5. 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.

  • Page 28: Autolap Settings

    Symbol Setting Autolap Speed Calibrate Pair a General 2.5.1. Autolap settings In the Autolap menu, you can set the autolap function on or off and set the distance for each lap. When autolap is set on, and you have a paired speed and distance POD, the device beeps and shows total distance, average lap speed, and lap time for 5 seconds with each lap.

  • Page 29: Speed Settings

    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...

  • Page 30: Before Training

    3. BEFORE TRAINING 3.1. 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.

  • Page 31: Heart Rate Signal Troubleshooting

    After switching to Training mode, Suunto t3 displays "HR" while it is seeking the HR belt signal. Once the device has found the signals, your heart rate or speed and distance information will be displayed in the center of the screen.

  • Page 32: Heart Rate Limit Settings

    Lower limit By checking your average heart rate you can adjust your training intensity to make sure the session is as effective as possible. When the Limit alarm is on, Suunto t3 gives you an alarm when your heart Target...

  • Page 33: Training

    4. TRAINING Once you have your Suunto t3 set up as you like it, it's time to get out and start training. For detailed information on training and tips on how to maximize its effectiveness, download Suunto Training Guidebook from www.suunto.com/training.
  • Page 34 Pressing the + button, when the stopwatch is running, stores the split time and displays it in the top row of the Suunto t3. It also displays the average heart rate and shows the lap time. After 3 seconds, the display jumps back to the stopwatch.
  • Page 35 POD. After you have stopped the stopwatch, you can reset it by long pressing the + button. The Suunto t3 asks if you want to save the log and resets the stopwatch. The Logbook saves a place for 15 logs. If you choose not to save the most recent log, you will see only 14 previous logs in the Totals.

  • Page 36: Using The Speed And Distance Displays

    4.3. Using the Speed and Distance displays While training, the Speed and Distance mode provides additional information to help you monitor and adjust your training. The top row displays distance information, the center row displays speed information, (in whichever format was chosen in General settings), and the bottom row displays different information, for example, maximum speed during the lap, depending on the shortcut se- lected.

  • Page 37: After Training

    5. AFTER TRAINING Once you have finished your training, your Suunto t3 can provide you with detailed information on your performance. In this section, we'll look at the Logbook and Totals functions, as well as Suunto's online training community, www.suunto.com/training.

  • Page 38: Training Totals

    PC screen. 5.2. Training Totals In addition to detailed information on your last 15 training sessions, Suunto t3 stores all the accu- mulated data recorded this week (Monday - Sunday), last week, and for the last 6 months. This information can be seen in the Totals submode, which is accessed by short pressing the + button in Time mode.

  • Page 39: Suunto Training World

    You can also exit Totals at any time by short pressing the START button (quick exit function). 5.3. Suunto Training World Suunto Training World, Suunto's training-specific Web site, is dedicated to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts at all levels achieve their goals. You'll find this site the perfect training partner for running, cycling, aerobics, spinning, walking and the whole range of endurance and team sports.

  • Page 40: Sleep Mode

    Suunto Ambassadors. 5.4. Sleep mode You can switch your Suunto t3 into sleep mode to save battery and to erase all information in the Logbook and Totals. Your personal values will be saved. Switch to sleep mode by long pressing the START, BACK, + and - buttons simultaneously. To reactivate your Suunto t3, press any button.

  • Page 41: Water Resistance

    Suunto dealer, in most of the watches stores and on Suunto web-shop (www.suunto.com/shop). • You can wipe your Suunto t3 clean with a cloth lightly moistened with warm water. If there are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. •...

  • Page 42: Changing The Strap Length

    Suunto t3 and the transmitter belt impossible. 7.3. Changing the strap length The strap length of some Suunto t3 models can be adjusted for a perfect fit. Follow the steps below: • Remove the buckle by releasing the spring bars with a pin, paper clip or other sharp object.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Battery

    7.4. Replacing the battery You can replace the battery in both the Suunto t3 and the heart rate transmitter belt. In this section we see how to do this. Your Suunto t3 operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The life expectancy is approximately 12 months of operation with an average of 4 hours of training a week.
  • Page 44 If the threads of the battery compartment cover are damaged, please send your device to an authorized Suunto representative for service. NOTE Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure that your Suunto t3 remains water resistant. Careless battery replacement may void the warranty.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Battery Of The Heart Rate Belt

    The average expected battery life of the transmitter belt is 300 hours of use in ideal operating temperatures. If your Suunto t3 does not receive a signal when the transmitter belt is active, you might need to replace the battery.

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    Replacement covers are available with replacement bat- teries. NOTE Battery covers of the transmitter belt and Suunto t3 are not interchangeable. 8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General • Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C/-5°F to +140°F •...

  • Page 47: Intellectual Property

    US 11/432,380, US 11/181,836, US 11/169712, US 11/154,444, US 10/523,156, US 10/515,170 and EU Design 000528005-0001/000528005-0010. 10. DISCLAIMERS 10.1. User's responsibility This instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto t3 must not be used as a substitute for obtaining measurements that require professional or laboratory-quality precision.

  • Page 48: Warnings

    If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment. Consult an authorized Suunto representative or other qualified service technician if you cannot correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions:...

  • Page 49: Disposal Of The Device

    FCC regulations. 11. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative.

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