Advertisement

Quick Links

SUUNTO SPARTAN ULTRA 1.1
USER GUIDE
update: 2016-08-26

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the SPARTAN ULTRA 1.1 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Suunto SPARTAN ULTRA 1.1

  • Page 1 SUUNTO SPARTAN ULTRA 1.1 USER GUIDE update: 2016-08-26...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.11 Language and unit system ........... 24 3.12 Logbook ................24 3.13 Movescount ................25 3.13.1 SuuntoLink ..............26 3.13.2 Suunto Movescount App ..........26 3.14 Notifications ................. 27 3.15 Pairing PODs and sensors ............. 27 3.16 Recording an exercise ............29...
  • Page 3 3.18 Routes ................... 32 3.19 Software updates ..............34 3.20 Sport modes ................34 3.20.1 Swimming ..............35 3.21 Stopwatch ................36 3.22 Time and date ..............37 3.23 Tones and vibration ............. 38 3.24 Training insight ..............38 3.25 Watch faces ................39 4 Care and support ................
  • Page 4: 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 5 WARNING: Allergic reactions or skin irritations may occur when the product is in contact with skin, even though our products comply with industry standards. In such event, stop use immediately and consult a doctor. WARNING: Always consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program.
  • Page 6 CAUTION: Do not knock or drop the product, as it may get damaged. NOTE: At Suunto we use advanced sensors and algorithms to generate metrics that can help you in your activities and adventures. We strive to be as accurate as possible. However, none of the data our products and services collect is perfectly reliable, nor are the metrics they generate absolutely precise.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    2 GETTING STARTED Starting your Suunto Spartan Ultra for the first time is quick and simple. 1. Keep the upper button pressed to wake up the watch. 2. Tap the screen to begin the setup wizard. 3. Select your language by swiping up or down and tapping on the language.
  • Page 8: Touch Screen And Buttons

    Visit www.movescount.com/connect for further information. 2.1 Touch screen and buttons Suunto Spartan Ultra has a touch screen and three buttons you can use to navigate through displays and features. Swipe and tap swipe up or down to move in displays and menus •...
  • Page 9: Displays

    While recording an exercise: Upper button press to pause or resume recording • keep pressed to change activity • Middle button press to change displays • keep pressed to open in-context options menu • Lower button press to mark a lap •...
  • Page 10 1. Launcher 2. Notifications...
  • Page 11: Adjusting Settings

    6. Recovery 2.3 Adjusting settings You can adjust all watch settings directly in the watch or through Suunto Movescount. To adjust a setting: 1. Swipe down until you see the settings icon and tap the icon. 2. Scroll through the settings menu by swiping up or down or by pressing the upper or lower buttons.
  • Page 12 Go back in the menu by swiping right or selecting Back. 4. For settings with a value range, change the value by swiping up or down or by pressing the upper or lower button. 5. For settings with just two values, such as on or off, change the value by tapping the setting or pressing the middle button.
  • Page 14: Features

    3 FEATURES 3.1 Activity monitoring Your watch keeps track of your overall level of activity throughout the day. This is an important factor whether you just aim to be fit and healthy or you are training for an upcoming competition. It is good to be active, but when training hard, you need to have proper rest days with low activity.
  • Page 15: Airplane Mode

    You can activate or deactivate airplane mode from the main settings menu. 3.3 Altimeter Suunto Spartan Ultra uses barometric pressure to measure altitude. To get accurate readings, you need to define an altitude reference point. This can be your current elevation if you know the exact 3.3.1 FusedAlti ) to...
  • Page 16: Fusedalti

    Set your reference point from the settings under Outdoor. 3.3.1 FusedAlti FusedAlti provides an altitude reading that is a combination of GPS and barometric altitude. It minimizes the effect of temporary and offset errors in the final altitude reading. NOTE: By default, altitude is measured with FusedAlti during exercises that use GPS and during navigation.
  • Page 17: Button And Screen Lock

    Any movement turns the screen on again. 3.6 Compass Suunto Spartan Ultra has a digital 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.
  • Page 18: Calibrating Compass

    To exit the compass, swipe right or keep the middle button pressed. 3.6.1 Calibrating compass If the compass is not calibrated, you are prompted to calibrate the compass when you enter the compass display. If you want to re-calibrate the compass, you can start the calibration again from the settings under Navigation »...
  • Page 19: Device Info

    magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true North are not at the same location, you must set the declination on your compass. The angle in between magnetic and true north is your declination. 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 found from websites such as www.magnetic-declination.com).
  • Page 20 If you temporarily lose the GPS signal, for example, Suunto Spartan Ultra is able to continue showing accurate speed readings with the help of the GPS...
  • Page 21: Gps Accuracy And Power Saving

    FusedSpeed 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 automatically enabled for running and other similar types of activities, such as orienteering, floor ball and football (soccer).
  • Page 22 The GPS accuracy options are: Best: ~ 1 sec fix rate with full power • Good: ~ 1 sec fix rate with low power • OK: ~ 60 sec fix rate with full power • When set to Best, your watch is using GPS at full power all the time. In full power mode, the GPS is able to filter out interference and get the best fix.
  • Page 23: Heart Rate Sensor

    3.10 Heart rate sensor You can use a Bluetooth® Smart compatible heart rate sensor, such as the Suunto Smart Sensor, with your Suunto Spartan Ultra to get accurate information about your exercise intensity. If you use the Suunto Smart Sensor, you also have the added advantage of heart rate memory.
  • Page 24: Language And Unit System

    However, we recommend using a heart rate sensor to get accurate intensity readings. Refer to the user guide for Suunto Smart Sensor or other Bluetooth® Smart compatible heart rate sensor for additional information.
  • Page 25: Movescount

    3.13 Movescount Suunto Movescount is a growing sports community where you can create your own sports diary to collect and share your activities as well as customize your watch.
  • Page 26: Suuntolink

    Connectivity » Discovery and enable it if it is not already. 2. Download and install Suunto Movescount App on your compatible mobile device from the iTunes App Store, Google Play or Tencent (China-only). 3. Start Suunto Movescount App and turn on Bluetooth if it is not on already.
  • Page 27: Notifications

    NOTE: Some features require an internet connection over Wi-Fi or mobile network. Carrier data connection fees may apply. 3.14 Notifications If you have paired your watch with the Suunto Movescount App, you can get notifications such as in-coming calls and text messages on your watch.
  • Page 28 Suunto Spartan Ultra supports the following types of PODs and sensors: Heart rate • Bike • Power • Foot • To pair a POD or sensor: 1. Go to your watch settings and select Connectivity. 2. Select Pair sensor to get the list of sensor types.
  • Page 29: Recording An Exercise

    Once the POD or sensor is paired, your watch searches for it when starting an exercise if the sport mode uses that sensor type. You can see the full list of paired devices in your watch from the settings under Connectivity » Paired devices. From this list, you can remove (unpair) the device if needed.
  • Page 30 4. Swipe up or down to scroll through the sport modes and tap on the one you want to use. Alternatively, scroll with the upper and lower buttons and select with the middle button. 5. Wait for the start icon to turn green and then tap the icon or press the middle button to start the recording.
  • Page 31: Recovery Time

    If the sport mode you selected has options, such as setting a distance target, you can adjust them before starting the recording by swiping up or pressing the lower button. You can also adjust sport mode options while recording by keeping the middle button pressed.
  • Page 32: Routes

    On the other hand, if you have the flu, for example, your recovery may be slower than estimated. 3.18 Routes You can use your Suunto Spartan Ultra to navigate routes. Plan your route in Movescount and transfer it to your watch with the next sync.
  • Page 33 Tap on Routes to see your routes. Preview the route by taping on the route name or pressing the middle button. You can navigate the route in the preview. Zoom in and out by tapping the screen or pressing the middle button. Adjust the zoom level with the upper and lower buttons.
  • Page 34: Software Updates

    If an update is available, you are notified via SuuntoLink as well as the Suunto Movescount App. To update your watch software: 1. Plug your watch into the computer with the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 35: Swimming

    You can also shorten the list of modes in your watch through Movescount. 3.20.1 Swimming You can user your Suunto Spartan Ultra for swimming in pools as well as open water. When you use a pool swimming sport mode, the watch release on the pool length to determine distance.
  • Page 36: Stopwatch

    Sync your watch with Movescount before you go swimming to • optimize your GPS with the latest satellite orbit data. After you select an openwater swimming sport mode and a GPS • signal is acquired, wait at least three minutes before starting your swim.
  • Page 37: Time And Date

    Stop the stopwatch by tapping the stop icon or pressing the lower button. You can resume by tapping the start icon or pressing the upper button again. To reset the stopwatch, tap the reset icon or press the lower button. Exit the stopwatch by swiping right or keeping the middle button pressed.
  • Page 38: Tones And Vibration

    3.23 Tones and vibration Tones and vibration alerts are used for notifications, alarms and other key events and actions. Both can be adjusted from the settings under General » Tones. For each, you can select from the following options: All on: all events trigger an alert •...
  • Page 39: Watch Faces

    3.25 Watch faces Suunto Spartan Ultra comes with several watch faces to choose from, both digital and analog styles. To change the watch face: 1. Go to the Watch face setting from the launcher or tap and hold your finger on the time display to open the in-context menu, and then tap on the Customize icon.
  • Page 40: Care And Support

    On a regular basis, rinse it with fresh water, mild soap, and carefully clean the housing with a moist, soft cloth or chamois. Use only original Suunto accessories - damage caused by non- original accessories is not covered by warranty.
  • Page 41: Disposal

    4.3 Disposal 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 dealer.
  • Page 42: Reference

    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 43: Compliance

    1 m/3 ft • 5.2 Compliance 5.2.1 CE Hereby, Suunto Oy, declares that this product 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. The radio equipment operates at 2.4 GHz ISM frequency band(s) and 1 mW maximum power.
  • Page 44: Nom-121-Sct1-2009

    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...
  • Page 45: Trademark

    5.3 Trademark Suunto Spartan Ultra, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 5.4 Patent notice This product is protected by pending patent applications and their...
  • Page 46 Suunto; 4. non-rechargeable batteries. Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the Product or accessory will be uninterrupted or error free, or that the Product or accessory will work with any hardware or software provided by a third party.
  • Page 47 Service Center; 3. serial number has been removed, altered or made illegible in any way, as determined at the sole discretion of Suunto; or 4. has been exposed to chemicals including but not limited to sunscreen and mosquito repellents.
  • Page 48: 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 49 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 7/2016, 8/2016 Suunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy. All Rights reserved.

Table of Contents