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Suunto N6HR Instruction Manual

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  • Page 3 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS Suunto Oy Phone +358 9 875870 Suunto USA Phone 1 (800) 543-9124 Canada Phone 1 (800) 776-7770 European Call Center Phone +358 2 284 11 60 Suunto Website www.suunto.com +358 9 87587301...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...8 2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO N6HR ...9 2.1. BUTTONS ...10 2.2. CHANNELS ...13 2.3. MODES ...14 2.4. SIGNAL COVERAGE ...15 2.5. STATUS ICONS ...16 3. TIME CHANNEL ...18 3.1. RECEIVING THE TIME ...19 3.2.
  • Page 5 6.3. GENERAL ... 39 6.4. UNITS ... 41 7. SUUNTO N6HR TRAINING MANAGER ... 42 7.1. SUUNTO N6HR TRAINING MANAGER TUTORIAL ... 42 7.1.1. Getting started ... 42 7.1.2. Planning your training schedule ... 43 7.1.3. Training and gaining ... 43 7.1.4.
  • Page 6 7.4.2. Calendar synchronization ...47 7.4.3. Changing the calendar synchronization ...47 7.4.4. Updating the USB drivers ...47 7.5. CONNECTING YOUR SUUNTO N6HR TO A PC ...48 7.6. UNINSTALLING SUUNTO N6HR TRAINING MANAGER ...48 7.7. UNINSTALLING SUUNTO N6HR DRIVERS ...48 8. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM ...49 8.1.
  • Page 7 13. WARRANTY ... 62 13.1. LIMITS OF LIABILITY ... 62 13.2. AFTER SALES SERVICE ... 63...

  • Page 8: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION Wherever life takes you, your new Suunto n6 keeps you up to date. When you sign ® up for the MSN Direct service, you can choose exactly what information you want to receive. This dynamic wireless technology discreetly displays the information that matters most to you.

  • Page 9: How To Use Your Suunto N6Hr

    To get acquainted with your new Suunto n6 and learn about channels, modes, signal coverage, and status icons, keep reading. There are two ways to receive content on your new Suunto n6 Automatic Service You will automatically receive the following channels without a subscription: •...

  • Page 10: Buttons

    2.1. BUTTONS Your Suunto n6 includes five buttons, each of which has several different functions.
  • Page 11 START/LAP/LIGHT Short press • Starts the chronograph (Chrono mode). • Stores lap/split times (Chrono mode). Long press • Activates the backlight in all the modes. For personalized use of the backlight, see Chapter 6. Settings. CHANNEL/MODE Short press • Returns to the mode or channel splash screen. •...
  • Page 12 • When you press and hold the button down for 2 seconds in menus and splash screens, it starts to scroll through the options until you release it. • Resets the display after you have stopped the chrono time (Chrono mode). PREVIOUS Short press •...

  • Page 13: Channels

    • Activates/deactivates the HR limits function (Chrono mode) 2.2. CHANNELS Channels and their modes organize the information on your Suunto n6 the channels on your television set, you see different types of content—such as the news and weather—when you switch channels on your Suunto n6 activate the MSN Direct service, you can select the channels you want to display.

  • Page 14: Modes

    Each channel has one or more modes. For example, the Time channel includes the Time, Chrono, Logbook, Alarms and Settings modes. The name of the current mode appears on the Suunto n6 •To view the current mode, press CHANNEL/MODE once.

  • Page 15: Signal Coverage

    Your Suunto n6 should receive information even at a low signal strength. The network sends two types of information to your Suunto n6 —broadcast and personal. Broadcast information—such as news stories and current temperatures—is sent to every Suunto n6...

  • Page 16: Status Icons

    Battery Charging indicates that the battery is currently charging. Battery Low appears when the battery level is reduced to 30%. You need to charge your Suunto n6 Alarm On indicates that one of the alarms is set and will sound at the appropriate time.
  • Page 17 10 minutes and cannot find a signal. Radio Off: Means that the watch radio is off and your Suunto n6 cannot receive a broadcast signal. HR limits alarm: Indicates that the measured HR is outside the set limits.

  • Page 18: Time Channel

    Suunto n6 . This is a temporary channel that displays the information you need to activate the service, including the MSN Direct Website address and your Suunto ID. The instrument ID is a number that uniquely identifies your Suunto n6 that you can receive personal messages and information.

  • Page 19: Receiving The Time

    This happens even if you have not yet activated the MSN Direct service. As long as your Suunto n6 keeps on receiving the signal, you do not need to set the time. The time is accurate to a few thousands of a second, and it automatically adjusts for daylight saving time and leap years.

  • Page 20: Choosing A Watch Face

    3.2. CHOOSING A WATCH FACE You can change the face that is displayed on your Suunto n6 To choose a new watch face: 1. Long press CHANNEL/MODE to go to the Time channel. Wait for the current watch face to appear.

  • Page 21: Watch Face Sub-Modes

    To download a new watch face, register as an MSN direct user and select the desired watch face. NOTE: You can only store two downloaded watch faces at a time on your Suunto . If you try to add more, the first watch face that you downloaded is removed.

  • Page 22: Chrono Mode

    The heart rate is visible on the top row of the main display when you wear the HR transmitter belt and your Suunto n6 from the belt. If there is no signal, the top row displays ---.

  • Page 23: Timers

    3.6. TIMERS Suunto n6 has three different training timers that you can use alongside the chronograph. For example, you can use these versatile timers for countdown time measurement before the start of a competition, for work and rest intervals in circuit training, or to automatically start the chronograph after a warm-up period.

  • Page 24: Timer-Chrono

    11. Press and hold NEXT/STOP for 2 seconds to reset the chronograph. 3.6.2. Timer-Chrono This is a combined countdown timer and chronograph. You can set a countdown time, and when it reaches zero, you will hear a beeping sound, and then the chronograph is activated.

  • Page 25: Timer-Repeat

    3.6.3. Timer-Repeat This feature allows you to set multiple intervals for your chrono- graph. Suunto n6 activates the set interval times one after another and after they are finished, it stops the chronograph. You will hear a beeping sound after each interval.

  • Page 26: Logbook

    Logbook information is recorded whenever the chrono is activated. The logbook can contain a maximum of 20 logs. When the memory is full and you store new logs, the oldest are erased automatically. You can clear the logbook memory completely with your Suunto n6 Training Manager. To view logbook information: 1.

  • Page 27: Alarms

    Suunto n6 sounds the alarm and displays an illuminated alarm message (see below) for 30 seconds at the set time. The message automatically disappears after 30 minutes. You can dismiss the alarm by pressing any of the Suunto n6 buttons.

  • Page 28: Heart Rate Transmitter Belt

    4. HEART RATE TRANSMITTER BELT Here you can learn how to use the heart rate transmitter belt in your training activities. This chapter also contains important information on HR limits, care of the transmitter belt, possible disturbances in the signal reception, and warnings. For information on replacing the battery, see Chapter 5.

  • Page 29: Monitoring Your Heart Rate

    You can monitor your heart rate in the Chrono mode. The heart rate is visible on the top row of the main display when you wear the HR transmitter belt and your Suunto n6 receives the HR signal from the belt. If your Suunto n6 receives the signal, the HR text blinks at the same pace as your current heart rate.

  • Page 30: Transmitter Belt Usage In Water

    4.4. TRANSMITTER BELT USAGE IN WATER Heart rate measurement in water is technically demanding for the following reasons: • Pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater may be very conductive, and the electrodes of the transmitter may get short-circuited. •...

  • Page 31: Warnings

    4.7. WARNINGS If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device, you use the transmitter belt at your own risk. Before you start using a 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 used simultaneously.

  • Page 32: Battery

    Suunto n6 displays most of the time, the strength of the broadcast signal, and the amount of information that you receive.

  • Page 33: Battery Level Indicator

    Battery level Suunto n6 The low battery indicator ( A notification message appears. Suunto n6 battery mode. The radio turns off and stops receiving new information. Suunto n6 5 minutes. The watch face may switch to one that uses less battery power.

  • Page 34: Charging The Battery

    To charge your Suunto n6 1. Connect the USB cable to the adapter. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Connect the USB cable’s data snake to your Suunto n6 3. Wait for the Suunto n6 to fully charge. The message “...
  • Page 35 Replacement covers are available with replacement batteries. NOTE: Change the battery at your own risk. We recommend that you have the batteries replaced at authorized Suunto service centers.

  • Page 36: Settings

    6. SETTINGS You can adjust all the settings of your Suunto n6 Settings mode, which is divided into four categories: Date, Time, General, and Units. If you are receiving a broadcast signal and the radio is turned on, you cannot set the time and date manually.

  • Page 37: Time

    6.2. TIME Normally the network provides you with the right time and local time zone. However, if you have no network coverage, you can also update the time manually. 6.2.1. Setting the time To set the time: 1. In the Settings mode, select Time. 2.

  • Page 38: Setting The Time Zone

    By default, the time zone is set to Set by network and it reflects the time zone that corresponds to the atomic clock that the Suunto n6 that the time zone is updated automatically as you move from place to place. You can also set the time zone manually.

  • Page 39: General

    Watch sleep allows you to turn the display of your Suunto n6 off to save battery power. This is a good option if you know you will not be using your Suunto n6 for a while, for example, during the night. When you turn off your Suunto n6 , the radio is also automatically turned off.
  • Page 40 Watch info, go to the MSN Direct Website at www.msndirect.com and click the Help link. In Software you can view the general information on the software of your Suunto in a dark environment. . This...

  • Page 41: Units

    6.4. UNITS You can also adjust the units that are used for presenting information on your Suunto Time format affects the used time style. You can select either 12h with am/pm symbols or 24h (European style of presenting the time).

  • Page 42: Suunto N6Hr Training Manager

    7.1. SUUNTO n6 TRAINING MANAGER TUTORIAL This is a brief tutorial on the use of your Suunto n6 Training Manager. It gives you an example on how you can utilize the software before, during and after your training sessions. For more information on the Suunto n6...

  • Page 43: Planning Your Training Schedule

    7.1.4. Reviewing your results After returning home from an exhausting but fulfilling training session, you should take a shower, relax, and then transfer your new logs to the Suunto n6 Training Manager. Before this is done, they are merely digits within the device and you cannot further utilize them in your training.

  • Page 44: Sharing Your Experiences

    SuuntoSports.com. You can easily search for new training programs, and download them to your Suunto Training Manager by dragging and dropping them to any folders in the Logbook window.

  • Page 45: Pc Interface

    The interface cable is delivered in the same package as your Suunto n6 . The PC interface cable is plugged to the USB port of your computer, and the other end of the cable clips on to your Suunto n6 with three docking points.

  • Page 46: Installation

    USB drivers. The installation program will install the drivers if necessary. 5. After the installation wizard has finished the process, attach your Suunto n6 the USB port. The system should recognize the device automatically. NOTE: If the installation does not automatically start, click Start --> Run and type D:\cd_menu.exe.

  • Page 47: Calendar Synchronization

    Suunto n6 • Sync with Microsoft Outlook: Your training plan updates will be automatically sent to your Outlook calendar every time you edit them in your Suunto n6 Training Manager. To sync your Outlook calendar with your Suunto n6 register your Suunto n6 7.4.3.

  • Page 48: Connecting Your Suunto N6Hr To A Pc

    2. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select Suunto n6 Training Manager 2.0 and click Change/Remove. NOTE: This will only remove the software and their components but not the Suunto device USB drivers. You have to uninstall them separately. 7.7.

  • Page 49: Suuntosports.com

    8. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM Now that you have trained hard and transferred your training data to your Suunto Training Manager, you can share your best experiences with others at SuuntoSports.com. It is a free and open Internet community where you can compare your performance with other Suunto users and learn from their experiences.

  • Page 50: Using Suuntosports.com

    1. Register yourself and enter as a registered member. (You can also enter as a guest user but then your user rights will be somewhat more limited.) 2. Edit your data in the My Suunto section. 3. Search for published logs and training programs, and if you find anything useful, transfer them to your Suunto n6 4.

  • Page 51: Frequently Asked Questions

    LAP/LIGHT/ and CHANNEL/MODE. It takes several seconds for the Suunto to power up. · If your Suunto n6 Customer Service (toll free) at 1 (800) 543-9124 for Suunto USA or 1 (800) 776- 7770 for Suunto Canada. • How do I replace or recharge the battery? ·...
  • Page 52 Suunto n6 may not be receiving your personal information. This can happen before the signal confirms the home coverage area for your Suunto n6 you travel out of your home coverage area. radio is off and the Suunto n6 · Check the Signal strength percentage in the Watch Info. For details, see Section 6.3.
  • Page 53 • Where do I send my Suunto n6 · If you experience a problem with your Suunto n6 Customer Service (toll free) at 1 (800) 543-9124 for Suunto USA or 1 (800) 776- 7770 for Suunto Canada. For additional information, go to our Website at www.suunto.com.
  • Page 54 By default, the radio is turned on. If your Suunto n6 coverage area, it will not receive the correct time until you return to the coverage area.
  • Page 55 • I activated the MSN Direct service, but my Suunto n6 information I selected. What should I do? · You may not have received the activation and configuration message that was sent when you activated the service. This can happen if you were outside an MSN Direct coverage area, or if you were temporarily in an area where reception was poor.

  • Page 56: Getting Help

    For additional help with your Suunto n6 , please call Suunto Customer Service at 1 (800) 543-9124 (Suunto USA) or 1 (800) 776-7770 (Suunto Canada) or go to our Website at www.suunto.com. For help with the MSN Direct service, go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com and click the Help link, or contact MSN Customer Support at 1-...

  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General • Operating temperature: 30°F to +120°F/0 °C to + 50°C • Storage temperature: -4°F to +140°F/–20°C to +60°C • Weight: 56 g • Water resistance: 330 ft./100 m (according to the ISO 2281 standard) • Rechargeable Li-ion battery Calendar Clock •...
  • Page 58 Transmitter belt • Weight: 61 g • User-replaceable battery CR2032 • Water resistance: 66ft./20m (according to the ISO 2281 standard) • Transmission range: up to 3 ft./1 m • Modulation frequency: 5,3 kHz...

  • Page 59: Terms And Conditions

    12. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 12.1. COPYRIGHT This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the operation of Suunto n6 products. Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy.

  • Page 60: About Your Suunto N6Hr And Service

    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 the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1)

  • Page 61: Ce Compliance

    The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89/ 336/EEC. 12.7. ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE Suunto’s Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be ISO 9001 compliant in all SUUNTO Oy’s operations (Quality Certificate No. 96-HEL-AQ-220).
  • Page 62 13. WARRANTY 13.1. LIMITS OF LIABILITY If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will, at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, for two (2) years from the date of its purchase.
  • Page 63 All repairs made, not covered under the terms of this warranty, will be made at the owner’s expense. This warranty is non-transferable from the original owner. If it is not possible to contact your Suunto representative, contact your local Suunto distributor for further information. You can locate your local Suunto distributor at...

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