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  • Page 1 SUUNTO AMBIT2 R 2.0 USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3 Using buttons ................... 8 3.1 Using backlight and button lock ........... 10 4 Getting started ................11 5 Customizing your Suunto Ambit2 R ..........13 5.1 Connecting to Movescount ............ 13 5.2 Updating your Suunto Ambit2 R ........... 14 5.3 Custom sport modes ..............
  • Page 3 8.6.3 Recording altitude ............40 8.6.4 Using compass during exercise ........43 8.6.5 Using interval timer ............44 8.6.6 Navigating during exercise ..........45 8.6.7 Finding back during exercise ......... 46 8.6.8 Using Track back ............47 8.6.9 Autopause ..............48 8.7 Viewing logbook after exercise ..........
  • Page 4 10.4.4 Deleting a route ............80 11 Using 3D compass ................. 81 11.1 Calibrating compass ............. 82 11.2 Setting declination value ............. 83 11.3 Setting bearing lock ............. 85 12 Adjusting settings ................ 87 12.1 Service menu ................ 90 13 Pairing POD/heart rate belt ............93 13.1 Using Foot POD ..............

  • Page 5: Safety

    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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Display Icons And Segments

    / increase alarm next / confirm down / decrease 14 Icons . For a complete list of icons in Suunto Ambit2 R, see...

  • Page 8: Using Buttons

    3 USING BUTTONS Suunto Ambit2 R has five buttons which allow you to access all the features. BACK START STOP 20.9. NEXT 16:30 2sec Tuesday LIGHT 2sec 2sec VIEW LOCK [Start Stop]: access the start menu • pause or resume an exercise or timer •...
  • Page 9 keep pressed to toggle the display between light and dark • keep pressed to access context-sensitive shortcuts (see below) • [Back Lap]: return to the previous step • add a lap during exercise • TIP: When changing the values, you can increase the speed by keeping [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] pressed until the values start to scroll faster.

  • Page 10: Using Backlight And Button Lock

    3.1 Using backlight and button lock Pressing [Light Lock] activates the backlight. You can change the backlight behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL / Tones/ display / Backlight. Keeping [Light Lock] locks and unlocks buttons. You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL / Tones/ display / Button lock.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    4 GETTING STARTED Your Suunto Ambit2 R wakes up automatically when you attach it to your computer or a USB charger using the supplied USB cable. Fully charging an empty battery takes about 2-3 hours. Buttons are locked while the USB cable is attached.
  • Page 12 Language English Step 1/4 Units...

  • Page 13: Customizing Your Suunto Ambit2 R

    Movescount allows you to transfer your recorded exercise logs from your Suunto Ambit2 R to Movescount and customize the watch to best meet your needs. TIP: Connect to Movescount to get the latest software to your Suunto Ambit2 R, in case there is an update available.

  • Page 14: Updating Your Suunto Ambit2 R

    To register to Movescount: 1. Go to www.movescount.com. 2. Create your account. NOTE: The first time your Suunto Ambit2 R is connected to Movescount all information (including the watch settings) is transferred from the watch to your Movescount account. The next...

  • Page 15: Custom Sport Modes

    NOTE: When you update your Suunto Ambit2 R software, all the existing logs are automatically moved to Movescount and deleted from the watch. To update your Suunto Ambit2 R software: 1. Go to www.movescount.com/moveslink and install the Moveslink application. 2. Connect your Suunto Ambit2 R to your computer with the Suunto USB cable.
  • Page 16 You can transfer up to 10 different sport modes created in Movescount to your Suunto Ambit2 R. Only one sport mode can be active at a time. TIP: You can also edit the default sport modes in Movescount.

  • Page 17: Suunto Apps

    5.4 Suunto Apps Suunto Apps allow you to further customize your Suunto Ambit2 R. Visit Suunto App Zone in Movescount 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 18: Inverting Display

    The added Suunto App will show the result of its calculation while you exercise. NOTE: You can add up to five Suunto Apps to each sport mode. 5.5 Inverting display You can invert the display of your Suunto Ambit2 R from light to dark or vice versa.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Display Contrast

    Invert disp... [....] Tuesday TIP: You can also invert the display of your Suunto Ambit2 R by keeping [View] pressed while you are in TIME mode, a sport mode, navigating, or using the stopwatch and timers. 5.6 Adjusting display contrast You can increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto Ambit2 R.
  • Page 20 3. Press [Next] to enter Tones/display. 4. Scroll to Display contrast with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 5. Increase the contrast with [Start Stop], or decrease it with [Light Lock]. 6. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed to exit the options menu.

  • Page 21: Using Time Mode

    6 USING TIME MODE TIME mode shows you the following information: top row: date • middle row: time • bottom row: toggle between weekday, seconds, dual time and • other information with [View]. 20.9. 20.9. 20.9. 16:30 16:30 16:30 Tuesday 17:30 6.1 Changing time settings To access the time settings:...

  • Page 22: Setting Time

    GENERAL 20.9. [....] [....] 16:30 GENERAL Time/date [....] [....] Tuesday Setting time The current time is shown in the middle row of the TIME mode display. To set the time: 1. In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and Time.

  • Page 23: Setting Date

    Setting date The current date is shown on the top row of the TIME mode display. To set the date: 1. In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and Date. 2. Change the year, month and day values with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock].

  • Page 24: Setting Alarm

    Time exit [....] Setting alarm You can use your Suunto Ambit2 R 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 25 2-3. Time/date Alarm [....] Hold to Alarm off exit [....] OO:00 When the alarm is switched on, the alarm symbol is shown on most of the displays. When the alarm sounds, you can: Select Snooze by pressing [Light Lock]. The alarm stops and •...

  • Page 26: Using Gps Timekeeping

    6.2 Using GPS timekeeping GPS timekeeping corrects the offset between your Suunto Ambit2 R and the GPS time. GPS timekeeping corrects the time automatically once a day, or after you have adjusted the time manually. Also the dual time is corrected.
  • Page 27 Time/date [....] Hold to timekeeping GPS Timek... exit [....]...

  • Page 28: Timers

    7 TIMERS 7.1 Activating stopwatch The stopwatch allows you to measure time without starting an exercise. After you have activated the stopwatch, it is shown as an additional display in TIME mode. To activate/deactivate the stopwatch: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2.

  • Page 29: Using Stopwatch

    7.2 Using stopwatch To use the stopwatch: 1. In the activated stopwatch display, press [Start Stop] to start measuring time. 2. Press [Back Lap] to make a lap, or press [Start Stop] to pause the stopwatch. To view the lap times, press [Back Lap] when the stopwatch is paused.

  • Page 30: Countdown Timer

    While the stopwatch is running, you can: press [View] to switch between the time and lap time shown on • the bottom row of the display. switch to TIME mode with [Next]. • enter the options menu by keeping [Next] pressed. •...
  • Page 31 TIMERS 20.9. [....] [....] 16:30 TIMERS Countdown [....] [....] Tuesday Countdown Countdown 0:05’00 0:04’59 minutes Adjust 00:05 Started After the countdown has stopped, the countdown timer display disappears after a one-hour timeout. To deactivate the timer, go to TIMERS in the start menu and select END countdown.

  • Page 32: Using Sport Modes

    8 USING SPORT MODES Use the sport modes to record exercise logs and view various information during your exercise. You can access the sport modes by pressing [Start Stop] in TIME mode. 8.1 Sport modes You can select a suitable sport mode from the predefined sport modes.

  • Page 33: Additional Options In Sport Modes

    TIP: To quickly start a run with navigation, select the default sport mode RUN A ROUTE or RUN A POI. This takes you immediately to a list of the routes/POIs in your watch which you can choose from for your run. 8.2 Additional options in sport modes When a sport mode is selected, keep [Next] pressed to access additional options to be used during your exercise:...

  • Page 34: Using Heart Rate Belt

    8.3 Using heart rate belt A heart rate belt can be used during exercise. When you use a heart rate belt, Suunto Ambit2 R gives you more information about your activities. Using a heart rate belt enables the following additional...

  • Page 35: Putting On Heart Rate Belt

    Machine-wash the textile strap of the heart rate belt regularly. • 8.4 Putting on heart rate belt NOTE: Suunto Ambit2 R is compatible with Suunto ANT Comfort Belt. Adjust the strap length so that the heart rate belt is tight but still comfortable.
  • Page 36 Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been inactive. We strongly advise you to consult your doctor prior to beginning a regular exercise program. NOTE: Suunto Ambit2 R cannot receive the heart rate belt signal under water.

  • Page 37: Starting Exercise

    TIP: Machine-wash the heart rate belt regularly after use to avoid unpleasant odor and to ensure good data quality and functionality. Only wash the textile strap. Suunto Ambit2 R supports ANT+ compatible heart rate belts and certain PODs. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list of compatible ANT+ products.

  • Page 38: During Exercise

    20.9. 16:30 Tuesday [....] [....] EXERCISE Running [....] [....] 0.00 00`00.00 0`00 8.6 During exercise Suunto Ambit2 R gives you additional information during your exercise. The additional information varies depending on the sport...

  • Page 39: Recording Tracks

    Depending on the sport mode you have selected, your Suunto Ambit2 R allows you to record various information during exercise. If you are using GPS while recording a log, Suunto Ambit2 R will also record your track and you can view it in Movescount. When you are recording your track, the recording icon and the GPS icon are shown on the upper part of the display.

  • Page 40: Recording Altitude

    8.6.3 Recording altitude Your Suunto Ambit2 R stores all your movements in altitude between the start and stop time of the log. If you are engaged in an activity in which your altitude changes, you can record the altitude changes and view the stored information later.
  • Page 41 3. Scroll the sport modes with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select a suitable mode with [Next]. 4. Wait for the watch to notify that the heart rate and/or GPS signal have been found, or press [Start Stop] to select Later. The watch continues to search the heart rate/GPS signal.
  • Page 42 [....] [....] EXERCISE Running [....] [....] NOTE: Suunto Ambit2 R uses GPS to measure altitude.

  • Page 43: Using Compass During Exercise

    8.6.4 Using compass during exercise You can activate the compass and add it to a custom sport mode during your exercise. To use the compass during exercise: 1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu.

  • Page 44: Using Interval Timer

    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 Ambit2 R to your Movescount account, the interval timer will be synchronized to the watch.

  • Page 45: Navigating During Exercise

    [....] [....] Interval ti... ACTIVATE [....] [....] 8.6.6 Navigating during exercise If you want to run a route or to a point of interest (POI), you can select the respective default sport mode (Run a Route, Run a POI) from the EXERCISE menu to begin navigating immediately. You can also navigate a route or to a POI during your exercise in other sport modes that have GPS activated.

  • Page 46: Finding Back During Exercise

    8.6.7 Finding back during exercise Suunto Ambit2 R automatically saves the starting point of your exercise, if you are using GPS. During exercise, Suunto Ambit2 R guides you back to the starting point (or to the location where the GPS fix was established) with the Find back functionality.

  • Page 47: Using Track Back

    [....] [....] Find back NAVIGATE [....] [....] 8.6.8 Using Track back With Track back, you can retrace your route at any point during an exercise. Suunto Ambit2 R creates temporary waypoints to guide you back to your starting point.

  • Page 48: Autopause

    To track back during exercise: 1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 2. Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION. 3. Scroll to Track back with [Start Stop] and select with [Next]. [....] [....] Track back NAVIGATE...
  • Page 49 You can set autopause to on/off for each sport mode in Movescount. Alternatively, you can activate autopause during exercise. To set autopause on/off during exercise: 1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 2.

  • Page 50: Viewing Logbook After Exercise

    8.7 Viewing logbook after exercise You can view the summary of your exercise after you have stopped recording. To stop recording and view the summary information: 1. Keep [Start Stop] pressed to stop and save the exercise. Alternatively, you can press [Start Stop] to pause the recording. After pausing the log, confirm stopping by pressing [Back Lap], or continue recording by pressing [Light Lock].

  • Page 51: Memory Left Indicator

    4. Browse the summary views of the log with [Next]. 20.9. [....] 16:30 LOGBOOK [....] Tuesday Running 20:48 22.3.2013 8.7.1 Memory left indicator If more than 50 % of the watch memory has not been synchronized, Suunto Ambit2 R displays a reminder when you enter the logbook.

  • Page 52: Dynamic Exercise Summary

    Moves Memory used The reminder is not displayed once the unsynced memory is full and Suunto Ambit2 R begins overwriting old logs. 8.7.2 Dynamic exercise summary The dynamic exercise summary shows the active fields from your exercise as a summary. You can browse the summary views with [Next].

  • Page 53: Recovery Time

    TIP: You can access more detailed data in Movescount. 8.7.3 Recovery time Suunto Ambit2 R always shows your current cumulative recovery time from all your saved exercises. The recovery time indicates how long it takes for you to fully recover and be ready to exercise with full intensity.

  • Page 54: Using Planned Moves

    You can plan individual moves or use training programs and download them to your Suunto Ambit2 R. With planned moves, your Suunto Ambit2 R guides you to reach your training targets. Store up to 60 planned moves in your watch.
  • Page 55 During a planned move, your Suunto Ambit2 R provides guidance based on speed or heart rate: Your Suunto Ambit2 R also indicates when 50% and 100% of your planned target is complete. When your target is complete or you have a rest day, future targets...
  • Page 56 Friday 13.10 35 min 15 km Running 75 min...

  • Page 57: Fusedspeed

    If you temporarily lose GPS signal, for example, because buildings block the signal, Suunto Ambit2 R is able to continue showing accurate speed readings with the help of the GPS calibrated accelerometer.
  • Page 58 NOTE: FusedSpeed is meant for running and other similar type of activities. TIP: To get the most accurate readings with FusedSpeed , only glance shortly at the watch when needed. Holding the watch in front of you without moving it reduces the accuracy. FusedSpeed is activated automatically with the following sport modes:...
  • Page 59 floor ball • football (soccer) •...

  • Page 60: Navigation

    Earth at an altitude of 20,000 km at the speed of 4 km/s. The built-in GPS receiver in Suunto Ambit2 R is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle. 10.1.1 Getting GPS signal...

  • Page 61: Gps Grids And Position Formats

    NOTE: When you activate GPS for the first time, or have not used it for a long time, it might take longer than usual to get a GPS fix. Subsequent GPS starts will take less time. TIP: To minimize GPS initiation time, hold the watch steady with GPS facing up and make sure you are in an open area so that the watch has a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 62 MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) is an extension of UTM • and consists of a grid zone designator, 100,000-meter square identifier and a numerical location. Suunto Ambit2 R also supports the following local grids: British (BNG) • Finnish (ETRS-TM35FIN) •...

  • Page 63: Gps Accuracy And Power Saving

    Off: no GPS fix • 10.2 Checking your location Suunto Ambit2 R allows you to check the coordinates of your current location using GPS. To check your location: 1. Enter a sport mode that has GPS activated and keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu.

  • Page 64: Poi Navigation

    10.3 POI navigation 10.3.1 Adding your location as a point of interest (POI) Suunto Ambit2 R 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 65 You can store up to 100 POIs in the watch. Note that also routes take up this quota. For example, if you have a route with 60 waypoints, you can additionally store 40 POIs in the watch. You can select a POI type (icon) and POI name from a pre-defined list, or freely name the POIs in Movescount.
  • Page 66 NAVIGATION [....] [....] Hold to enter NAVIGATION Location options [....] [....] Save location Latitude type CURRENT 60.27182˚N DEFINE Longitude Building 01 24.97227˚E name Save? Building 01...

  • Page 67: Navigating To A Point Of Interest (Poi)

    TIP: You can create POIs in Movescount by selecting a location on a map or inserting the coordinates. POIs in your Suunto Ambit2 R and in Movescount are always synchronized when you connect the watch to Movescount. 10.3.2 Navigating to a point of interest (POI) Suunto Ambit2 R includes GPS navigation which allows you to navigate to a pre-defined destination stored as a POI.
  • Page 68 After activating the compass, the watch starts searching for a GPS signal and displays GPS found after acquiring the signal. 6. Start navigating to the POI. The watch displays the following information: indicator showing the direction to your target (see further •...
  • Page 69 NAVIGATION [....] [....] Hold to enter NAVIGATION POIs (Poin... options [....] [....] [....] 1 POIs Navigate Building 01 99 free [....] At destination Building 1 Building 01 When stationary or moving slowly (<4 km/h), the watch shows you the direction to the POI (or waypoint if navigating a route) based on the compass bearing.

  • Page 70: Deleting A Point Of Interest (Poi)

    Building 01 While moving (>4 km/h), the watch shows you the direction to the POI (or waypoint if navigating a route) based on GPS. The direction to your target, or bearing, is shown with the empty triangle. Your direction of travel, or heading, is indicated by the solid lines at the top of the display.
  • Page 71 3. Scroll to POIs (Points of interest) using [Light Lock] and select with [Next]. The watch displays the number of saved POIs and free space available for new POIs. 4. Scroll to the POI you wish to delete with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
  • Page 72 NAVIGATION [....] [....] Hold to enter NAVIGATION POIs (Poin... options [....] [....] [....] 1 POIs Delete Building 01 99 free [....] Delete?

  • Page 73: Route Navigation

    NOTE: When you delete a POI in Movescount and synchronize your Suunto Ambit2 R, the POI is deleted from the watch but only disabled in Movescount. 10.4 Route navigation 10.4.1 Adding a route You can create a route in Movescount, or import a route created with another watch from your computer to Movescount.

  • Page 74: Navigating A Route

    10.4.2 Navigating a route You can navigate a route you have downloaded to your Suunto 10.4.1 Adding a route . Ambit2 R from Movescount, see NOTE: You can also navigate as a sport mode, see 8.6.6 Navigating during exercise. To navigate a route: 1.
  • Page 75 Stop] or [Light Lock]. Accept with [Next]. 6. Press [Next] to select Navigate. 7. If you selected a waypoint in the middle of the route, Suunto Ambit2 R prompts you to select the direction of the navigation. Press [Start Stop] to select Forwards or [Light Lock] to select Backwards.
  • Page 76 NAVIGATION [....] [....] Hold to enter NAVIGATION Routes options [....] [....] Routes Route01 1 routes Route01 (3.. BEGIN WP01 Forwards Direction Navigate Found View Backwards...
  • Page 77 Approaching BEGIN Continue to WP01 At destination To skip a waypoint on a route: 1. While you are navigating a route, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu.

  • Page 78: During Navigation

    2. Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION. 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...
  • Page 79 WP01 Full track view The full track view shows you the following information: (1) arrow indicating your location and pointing to the direction • of your heading. (2) the next waypoint on the route • (3) the first and last waypoint on the route •...

  • Page 80: Deleting A Route

    1. Go to www.movescount.com and follow the instructions on how to delete or disable a route. 2. Activate Moveslink and connect your Suunto Ambit2 R to your computer with the Suunto USB cable. While the settings are synchronized, the route is removed automatically from the...

  • Page 81: Using 3D Compass

    11 USING 3D COMPASS Suunto Ambit2 R has a 3D compass that allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic north. The tilt-compensated compass gives you accurate readings even if the compass is not horizontally level. The compass is a temporary display that needs to be activated.

  • Page 82: Calibrating Compass

    8.6.4 Using For information on using compass during exercise, see compass during exercise . 11.1 Calibrating compass COMPASS mode asks you to calibrate the compass before you start using it. If you have already calibrated the compass and want to re- calibrate it, you can access the calibration option in the options menu.

  • Page 83: Setting Declination Value

    If the calibration is successful, the text CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL is displayed. If the calibration does not succeed, the text CALIBRATION FAILED is displayed. To retry the calibration, press [Start Stop]. 11.2 Setting declination value To ensure correct compass readings, set an accurate declination value.
  • Page 84 The declination value appears on most maps. The location of magnetic north changes yearly, so the most accurate and up-to-date declination value can be obtained from the internet (for example www.magnetic-declination.com). Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magnetic north.

  • Page 85: Setting Bearing Lock

    GENERAL 20.9. [....] [....] 16:30 GENERAL Compass [....] [....] Tuesday 5-6. COMPASS [....] Declination Declination Declination [....] TIP: You can also enter the compass settings by keeping [View] pressed in COMPASS mode. 11.3 Setting bearing lock You can mark the direction to your target in relation to North with the bearing lock feature.
  • Page 86 2. Press [Back Lap] to lock the current degree displayed on the watch as your bearing. 3. An empty triangle indicates the locked bearing in relation to the North indicator (solid triangle). 4. Press [Back Lap] to clear the bearing lock. 273˚...

  • Page 87: Adjusting Settings

    12 ADJUSTING SETTINGS To access and adjust the settings: 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. 5.
  • Page 88 Metric Imperial Advanced: Allows you to customize a mix of imperial and metric settings according to your own liking in Movescount. Position format: • WGS84 Hd.d° WGS84 Hd°m.m' WGS84 Hd°m's.s MGRS British (BNG) Finnish (ETRS-TM35FIN) Finnish (KKJ) Irish (IG) Swedish (RT90) Swiss (CH1903) UTM NAD27 Alaska UTM NAD27 Conus...
  • Page 89 Date: year, month, day • TONES/DISPLAY Invert display: inverts the display coloring • Button lock • Time mode lock: Button lock in TIME mode. Actions only: Start and options menus are locked. • All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be •...

  • Page 90: Service Menu

    Toggle: The backlight is switched on when you press [Light • Lock]. It stays on until you press [Light Lock] again. Brightness: Adjust backlight brightness (percentage). Display contrast: Adjust the display contrast (in percentages). • Compass Calibration: Start compass calibration. •...
  • Page 91 The service menu includes the following items: INFO: • Version: shows the current software and hardware version of your Suunto Ambit2 R. TEST: • LCD test: allows you to test that the LCD works properly. ACTION: • Power off: allows you to put the watch into deep sleep.
  • Page 92 NOTE: Service menu content is subject to change without notice during updates. Resetting GPS In case the GPS unit cannot find a signal, you can reset GPS data in the service menu. To reset GPS: 1. In the service menu, scroll to ACTION with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].

  • Page 93: Pairing Pod/Heart Rate Belt

    4. Scroll the accessory options with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock]. 5. Press [Next] to select a POD or heart rate belt and start pairing. 6. Hold your Suunto Ambit2 R close to the POD/belt (<30 cm) and wait for the watch to notify that the POD/belt has been paired.
  • Page 94 PAIR 20.9. [....] [....] 16:30 PAIR HR belt [....] [....] Tuesday PAIR Hold belt [....] next to HR belt device [....] <30cm/ 0.98ft TIP: You can also activate the heart rate belt by moistening and pressing both electrode contact areas. Troubleshooting: Heart rate belt pairing fails If the heart rate belt pairing fails, try the following: Check that the strap is connected to the module.

  • Page 95: Using Foot Pod

    ACTIVATE, if the Foot POD is paired and is used for the selected sport mode. NOTE: Foot POD refers to both Suunto Foot POD Mini and any other ANT+ foot POD. For more accurate speed and distance measurements, you can manually calibrate the foot POD.
  • Page 96 5. Press [Start Stop] when you reach the finish line to pause the recording. 6. Press [Back Lap] to stop recording. After stopping the exercise, save the log by pressing [Start Stop]. If you do not want to save the log, press [Light Lock]. Scroll with [Next] through summary views, until you reach the distance summary.

  • Page 97: Icons

    14 ICONS For example the following icons are displayed in Suunto Ambit2 R: chronograph settings GPS signal strength pairing heart rate sport mode alarm interval timer button lock battery current screen button indicators up/increase next/confirm...
  • Page 98 POI icons The following POI icons are available in Suunto Ambit2 R: building/home car/parking camp/camping food/restaurant/cafe lodging/hostel/hotel water/river/lake/coast mountain/hill/valley/cliff forest crossroad sight begin...
  • Page 99 geocache waypoint road/trail rock meadow cave...

  • Page 100: Care And Maintenance

    TIP: Remember to register your Suunto Ambit2 R in MySuunto at www.suunto.com/register to get personalized support for your needs. 15.1 Water resistance Suunto Ambit2 R is water resistant to 50 meters/164 feet/5 bars. The meter value relates to an actual diving depth and is tested in the...

  • Page 101: Charging The Battery

    • 15.2 Charging the battery The duration on a single charge depends on how Suunto Ambit2 R is used and in what conditions. Low temperatures, for example, reduce the duration of a single charge. In general, the capacity of...
  • Page 102 NOTE: In case of abnormal capacity decrease due to defective battery, Suunto warranty covers the battery replacement for 1 year or for at maximum 300 charging times, whichever comes first. The battery icon indicates the charge level of the battery. When the battery charge level is less than 10 %, the battery icon blinks for 30 seconds.

  • Page 103: Replacing Hr Belt Battery

    15.3 Replacing HR belt battery Replace the battery as illustrated here:...

  • Page 104: Technical Specifications

    • Battery life: ~ 8 - 25 hours depending on selected GPS accuracy • Memory waypoints: max. 100 • Radio receiver • Suunto ANT and ANT+ compatible communication frequency: • ANT+ > 2.457 GHz • ANT > 2.465 GHz •...

  • Page 105: Trademark

    • resolution: 1 m/3 ft • 16.1 Trademark Suunto Ambit2 R, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 16.2 FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...

  • Page 106: Copyright

    Suunto Oy. While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied.

  • Page 107: Patent Notice

    16.7 Warranty SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY Suunto warrants that during the Warranty Period Suunto or a Suunto Authorized Service Center (hereinafter Service Center) will, at its sole discretion, remedy defects in materials or workmanship free of charge either by a) repairing, or b) replacing, or c) refunding, subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty.

  • Page 108: Exclusions And Limitations

    4. has been exposed to chemicals including but not limited to mosquito repellents. Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted or error free, or that the Product will work with any hardware or software provided by a third party.

  • Page 109: Limitation Of Liability

    Suunto Contact Center. Alternatively, you may contact Suunto Contact Center at the phone number listed on the last page of this document. Suunto’s qualified customer support staff will help you and, if needed, troubleshoot your product during the call.

  • Page 111: Index

    INDEX countdown timer, 30 custom sport modes, 15 adjusting display contrast, 19 customizing, 13 after exercise, 50, 52 autopause, 48 autoscroll, 16 display contrast, 19 during exercise, 38 compass, 43 backlight, 10 navigating, 45 battery dynamic summary, 52 charging, 101 HR belt, 103 bearing finding back, 46...
  • Page 112 51 recording tracks, 39 Movescount recovery time, 53 connecting to, 13 route Suunto App, 17 adding, 73 Suunto App Designer, 17 deleting, 80 Suunto App Zone, 17 navigating, 74 navigating service menu, 90 during exercise, 45 settings, 87...
  • Page 113 28 deactivating, 28 laps, 29 pausing, 29 resetting, 29 using, 29 Suunto App, 17 Suunto App Designer, 17 Suunto App Zone, 17 Suunto Foot POD, 95 time mode, 21 time settings, 21 GPS timekeeping, 26 timers countdown timer, 30...
  • Page 114 +7 499 918 7148 SPAIN +34 91 11 43 175 SWEDEN +46 8 5250 0730 SWITZERLAND +41 44 580 9988 +44 20 3608 0534 +1 855 258 0900 © Suunto Oy 04/2014 Suunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy. All Rights reserved.

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