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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Modes And Views

    MODES AND VIEWS TIME • date • seconds • dual time • sunrise and sunset times • stopwatch • countdown timer • empty altimeter • log recorder • log height difference • log ascent • log descent • altitude difference measurer •...
  • Page 3 MENU CONTENT...

  • Page 4: Symbols On Display

    SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1 Welcome ..............5 2 Introduction .
  • Page 6 5.2.1 Matching profile to activity ......19 5.2.2 Setting profiles ........19 5.2.3 Setting reference values .
  • Page 7 7.3 Choosing recording interval ........41 8 Replacing battery .

  • Page 8: Welcome

    Our instruments enable our users to reach their goals more effectively and get more out of their sports experience. Our products are often very critical to the user. Therefore we at Suunto take pride in maintaining highest quality standards for our products.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    2 INTRODUCTION This User Guide explains the Suunto Core features, how they work, and how you access them. In addition, we have included examples of how you can use them in real life situations. Each main chapter explains a mode and its views. It also gives you information on how to set and use these views.

  • Page 10: General Settings

    3 GENERAL SETTINGS Before you start to use your Suunto Core, it's a good idea to set the measurement units and general settings according to your preferences. General settings are changed in MENU 3.1 Adjusting strap length If you need to adjust the strap length of the metal strap, please contact your nearest watch store to get the needed adjustments correctly done for you.

  • Page 11: Changing General Settings

    3. Change the values using [+] and [- Light], accept with [Mode]. 4. Exit with [Start Stop]. MENU 3.3 Changing general settings you set the general settings, including: GENERAL : on/off ● BUTTON TONE : on/off ● TONE GUIDE : light button/any button ●...

  • Page 12: Backlight

    When has been selected, the backlight is activated every time you ANY BUTTON push a button. 3.3.4 Language you choose the language of your Suunto Core user interface LANGUAGE (English, German, French or Spanish). ALTIMETER profile. AUTOMATIC...

  • Page 13: Activating Button Lock

    To choose a language: 1. In , select GENERAL 2. Select a language from the list with [+] and [- Light]. 3.3.5 Activating button lock You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping [-Light] pressed down. When the button lock is activated, it is indicated with a lock symbol . NOTE: You can change views and use the backlight when the button lock is activated.

  • Page 14: Using Time Mode

    4 USING TIME MODE mode handles time measurement. TIME With [View] you can scroll through the following views: ● Date: current weekday and date ● Seconds: seconds as numbers ● Dual time: time in another time zone ● Sunrise and sunset : time of sunrise and sunset at a specific location ●...

  • Page 15: Setting Time

    4.1.1 Setting time you set the time. TIME To set the time: 1. In , select TIME-DATE 2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [- Light]. 4.1.2 Setting date you set the month, day and year. DATE To set the date: 1.

  • Page 16: Setting Sunrise And Sunset Times

    Now you always know the local time and you can quickly check what time it is at home. 4.1.4 Setting sunrise and sunset times you select a reference city that your Suunto Core uses to give you SUNRISE sunrise and sunset times.

  • Page 17: Using Countdown Timer

    To use the stopwatch: 1. In the mode, select the stopwatch view. TIME 2. Start, stop and restart the stopwatch with [Start Stop]. 3. Keep [+] pressed to reset the stopwatch. Possible real life situation: Timing the 100m dash Your friend is training for a running competition, and needs to know how long it takes him to run the 100 m dash.

  • Page 18: Setting Alarm

    You set the countdown timer to 8 minutes with your eggs in the pot and wait for the water to come to a boil. When the water boils, you engage the countdown timer. At the eight-minute point, your Suunto Core gives the alarm. Presto! Perfect 8-minute eggs.
  • Page 19 Possible real life situation: Waking up in the morning You want to wake up early tomorrow morning. You set your Suunto Core alarm for 6:30 before you go to bed. The alarm wakes you up at 6:30 the next morning but you want to sleep for another 5 minutes.

  • Page 20: Using Alti & Baro Mode

    5.1 How ALTI & BARO works To get the right readings from Suunto Core calculates altitude and sea level air pressure. Suunto Core constantly measures absolute air pressure. Based on this measurement and reference values, it calculates altitude or sea level air pressure.

  • Page 21: Getting Incorrect Readings

    Your Suunto Core will now give you the correct readings. To get the correct altitude readings, you need to enter the sea level air pressure reference value. The sea level air pressure reference value relevant to your location can be found in the weather section of the local newspaper or on the websites of national weather services.

  • Page 22: Setting Profiles And Reference Values

    Suunto Core are wrong. So, you hike to the nearest location shown on your topographic map for which a altitude reference value is provided. You correct your Suunto Core altitude reference value accordingly.

  • Page 23: Setting Reference Values

    You’re hiking and take a break when you see a sign with the current altitude. You check your Suunto Core altitude reading and discover a small difference between the two numbers. You set the altitude reference value on your Suunto Core to match that of the sign.
  • Page 24 to check upcoming weather conditions. The weather trend indicator is comprised of two lines forming an arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. The right line represents the last 3 hours. The left line represents the 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours. So the line can indicate 9 different patterns in the barometric trend.

  • Page 25: Activating Storm Alarm

    Possible real life situation: Getting surprised by a storm while hiking You are hiking in a dense forest when your Suunto Core activates the storm alarm. The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the last 3 hours - the sky is getting dark.

  • Page 26: Using Altitude Difference Measurer

    When the profile is activated, you can access the following views ALTIMETER with [View]: ● Log recorder: records the altitude changes into logs ● Altitude difference measurer: measures the altitude difference from a set point ● Temperature: measures the current temperature ●...

  • Page 27: Recording Logs

    Suunto Core. You start climbing, checking your altitude occasionally to see how far you are from the next check point. At some point you start to get tired.
  • Page 28 is displayed when your altitude is the same as at the starting point. is displayed when your altitude is below the starting point. is displayed when you view how much you have ascended from the log start. is displayed when you view how much you have descended from the log start.

  • Page 29: Using Barometer Profile

    You’re going on another mountain hike. This time you want to record how much you ascend and descend so as to compare the figures with previous hikes. You set your Suunto Core to the ALTIMETER begin the hike. After the hike you stop your log recorder and reset it . Now you can compare it with your previous logs.

  • Page 30: Recording Logs

    ● Time: shows the current time ● Empty: no additional view NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Core on your wrist, you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will affect the initial reading.

  • Page 31: Using Automatic Profile

    You can start, stop and reset the altitude measurement while in the BAROMETER profile. Possible real life situation: Recording logs in the profile BAROMETER You are recording your altitude changes during a hike and decide to take a longer break. You switch to the profile.

  • Page 32: Using Depth Meter Profile

    NOTE: The AUTOMATIC activities require the BAROMETER you might be moving (e.g. surfing). In other words, in certain situations you need to choose a suitable profile manually. 5.8 Using depth meter profile You use the DEPTH METER and the maximum depth you reached during a snorkeling dive. The maximum depth of the device is 32.8 ft (10m).

  • Page 33: Recording Logs In Depth Meter Profile

    5.8.1 Recording logs in depth meter profile The log recorder in the DEPTH METER in the profile, but instead of recording altitude it records the depth ALTIMETER of your snorkeling dives. To record logs in the DEPTH METER 1. In the ALTI &...

  • Page 34: Using Compass Mode

    6 USING COMPASS MODE mode allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North. COMPASS In the mode you can access the following views with [View]: COMPASS ● Time: shows the current time ● Cardinals: shows the current heading in cardinal directions ●...
  • Page 35 NOTE: If you notice deviations in the compass, you can recalibrate it by keeping it level and rotating it slowly clockwise until the north indicator shows a stable value.

  • Page 37: Setting Declination Value

    6.1.2 Setting declination value Paper maps point to true North. Compasses, however, point to magnetic North a region above the Earth where the Earth’s magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true North are not at the same location, you must set the declination on your compass.

  • Page 38: Using Compass

    6.2 Using compass When you are in the COMPASS rim of the display. These point towards North. The hairline at 12 o’clock shows your heading and functions as a compass direction arrow. The numerical value of your heading is shown in the center of the display. mode you can access the following views with [View]: COMPASS ●...

  • Page 39: Using Bezel

    6.2.1 Using bezel You can use your Suunto Core as a traditional compass by moving the outer bezel according to the moving segments showing North and then following the heading. To use the bezel: 1. In the mode, point the North indicator towards your target.
  • Page 40 You decide to hike to the cabin through the valley. You point the direction arrow of your Suunto Core compass towards the cabin and lock the bearing. Once you’re in the valley, the arrows in the display’s top row show...
  • Page 41 you where to go. Because the compass is active for only a minute at a time to conserve battery life, now and then you need to re-start the compass to check your heading. Keep an eye on it and you’ll get there soon.

  • Page 42: Using Memory

    2. Use [+] and [- Light] to browse through the records. Possible real life situation: Predicting the weather You are camping in the mountains. You want to predict tomorrow’s weather, so you switch your Suunto Core to the you check the memory and note that the air pressure remained stable ALTI-BARO for the whole night.

  • Page 43: Viewing Logs

    When you view logs, you are first shown a list of available logs complete with times and dates. You can scroll and then enter each log to view its summary information and details. 7.2.1 Viewing logs When viewing log summaries, you are shown ●...

  • Page 44: Locking And Unlocking Logs

    NOTE: Only altimeter logs include summaries. 7.2.2 Locking and unlocking logs To lock or unlock logs: 1. In , select MEMORY 2. Choose a log from the list. 3. Select LOCK / UNLOCK 4. Lock/unlock the log with [Mode] Cancel with [View]. 7.3 Choosing recording interval You can choose the recording interval in You can choose between five recording intervals:...
  • Page 45 TIP: It is better to use a faster recording interval for short lasting activities with fast changes in altitude (e.g. downhill skiing). A slower recording interval is more suitable for long lasting activities with slower changes in altitude (e.g. hiking).

  • Page 46: Replacing Battery

    8 REPLACING BATTERY Your Suunto Core operates on a 3-volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not crush, puncture or dispose of used batteries in fire or water. Replace the battery with a manufacturer-approved battery only.
  • Page 47 NOTE: If the threads of the battery compartment cover are damaged, send your device to an authorized Suunto representative for service. NOTE: Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure that your Suunto Core remains water resistant. Careless battery replacement may void the warranty.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    9 SPECIFICATIONS 9.1 Technical data General ● Operating temperature -20 °C to +60 °C / -4°F to +140°F ● Storage temperature -30 °C to +60 °C / -22°F to +140°F ● Water-resistant 30 m / 100 ft (according to ISO 2281) ●...

  • Page 49: Trademark

    Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the operation of Suunto Core 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 50: Patent Notice

    9.6 Disposal of device 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 representative.

  • Page 52: Index

    Index alarm, 15 ALTI & BARO mode, 17 altimeter profile , 22 altitude difference measurer, 23 automatic profile, 28 backlight, 9 barometer profile , 26 battery changing, 43 bearing tracking, 36 bezel, 36 button lock, 10 button tone, 8 calibrating compass, 31 CE, 46 changing backlight, 9...
  • Page 53 tone guides, 8 units, 7 getting correct readings, 31 incorrect readings, 18 language, 9 lap, 40 locking and unlocking logs, 41 locking logs, 39 logs locking, 39, 41 recording, 24, 27, 30 unlocking, 41 viewing, 39, 40 memory, 39 locking and unlocking logs, 41 locking logs, 39 recording interval, 41 viewing logs, 39, 40...
  • Page 54 adjusting length, 7 sunrise and sunset, 13 technical data, 45 time, 12 TIME mode, 11 tone guides, 8 trademark, 46 using ALTI & BARO mode, 17 altitude difference measurer, 23 correct readings, 17 incorrect readings, 18 profiles, 19, 22, 26, 28, 29 reference values, 20 storm alarm, 22 weather trend indicator, 20...
  • Page 55 Copyright © Suunto Oy 6/2007, 9/2007. All rights reserved.

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