Alarms - Suunto S6 User Manual

transfer the current history data to SKIM database and set the history values in
the Wristop computer memory to zero.
3.5.3. Use
With the Use function you can define whether the air pressure measurement is used
to set the altitude or to represent the weather conditions. (For more information, see
chapter 3.3.2. Use.)
3.5.4. Altitude
You can use Altitude to set the reference altitude manually. The figure will be used to
update the altitude changes (Alti) and sea level air pressure changes (Baro). (For
more information on the reference altitude, see chapter 3.3.3. Altitude/Sealevel.)

3.5.5. Alarms

You can use this function to set alarms related to your altitude and ascent/descent
rate. The altitude alarm warns you if you pass the preset altitude limit. The ascent/
descent alarm warns you if your ascent/descent rate is faster than the preset rate.
When the alarm sounds, you can acknowledge it by pressing any of the buttons.
NOTE: The alarms can be activated and are functional only when the Use function
is set to Alti.
Setting the Asc/Dsc alarm
To set the ascent/descent alarm:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Alarms with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.
The alarm menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Asc/Dsc and press Suunto. The On/Off field of the next display is acti-
vated.
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