What Do The Segments On The Circumference Mean; Why Do The Segments On The Circumference Go To The Left (Counterclockwise); Why Are There Two Symbols Above The Mode Indicator Bar And What Do They Mean - Suunto Vector User Manual

6.1.3 What do the segments on the circumference mean?

In the Altimeter mode, one full circle equals 1,000 meters or 1,000 feet, therefore the segments on the
circumference graphically show the user the altitude over a full thousand. When using the difference measurement
function of the altimeter, the segments indicate the vertical difference in the elevation over a full thousand
either to the right if you're ascending or to the left if you're descending.
In the Barometer mode, one full circle equals 100 mbar or 1 inHg, and the segments indicate the pressure over
a full hundred mbar or over a full inHg. When using the difference measurement function of the barometer, the
segments indicate the change in atmospheric pressure either to the right if the pressure has risen or to the left
if the pressure has dropped.
In the main Compass mode, the segments indicate the North, i.e. the one segment indicates North and the
three segments point South. If you have set the compass to track a certain bearing, the segments on the
circumference indicate the difference between the direction in which you want to go and your actual bearing.
6.1.4 Why do the segments on the circumference go to the left
(counterclockwise)?
Normally, they always go to the right (clockwise) from the 12-noon position.
You are in the difference measurement mode and your unit is showing a decreasing value. In normal mode,
the segment display increases clockwise, but if you are in a mode that shows you differences (such as vertical
ascent/descent), all decreasing values go counterclockwise from the center position, and all increasing values
go clockwise. So, it is "minus" to the left (counterclockwise), and "plus" to the right (clockwise).
6.1.5 Why are there two symbols above the Mode Indicator Bar
and what do they mean?
The left-hand symbol indicates that the altitude alarm is activated and the right-hand symbol indicates that
one, two, or three daily alarms are activated.
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