CAUTION: DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE 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.
Suunto Traverse Alpha 2. Getting started 2.1. Using buttons Suunto Traverse Alpha has five buttons which allow you to access all the features. BACK LAP START 4.2. 19:36 NEXT 21:39 VIEW LIGHT [START] : press to access the start menu •...
4.2. 19:36 21:39 NOTE: If a blinking battery symbol is displayed, Suunto Traverse Alpha needs to be charged before starting. NOTE: If the battery dies, and you recharge the product, press and hold START to start the product 2.3.
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Suunto Traverse Alpha 4. Press [START] and [LIGHT] to adjust the setting values and confirm with [NEXT] . NAVIGATION GENERAL AL TI-BARO CONNECTIV... 5. Press [BACK LAP] to return to the previous menu or keep [NEXT] pressed to exit.
Step history Suunto Traverse Alpha provides a complete history of your step count. The step display shows your daily steps, as well as an overview of weekly, monthly and yearly trends. You can show/hide the step display from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Steps. When activated,...
Year 2018 3.2. Alti-Baro Suunto Traverse Alpha continuously measures absolute air pressure using the built-in pressure sensor. Based on this measurement and reference values, it calculates altitude or sea level air pressure. Three profiles are available: Automatic, Altimeter and Barometer. For information on setting profiles, see 3.2.2.
Repeat the procedure and select Alti-Baro to show the display again. NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Traverse Alpha 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.
(such as canoeing). To get correct readings, you need to match the profile to your activity. You can either let Suunto Traverse Alpha decide a suitable profile for the activity using the automatic profile, or choose a profile yourself.
The automatic profile switches between the altimeter and barometer profiles according to your movement. It is not possible to measure weather and altitude changes at the same time, as both cause a change in the surrounding air pressure. Suunto Traverse Alpha senses vertical movement and...
If you are at a constant altitude (less than 5 meters of vertical movement within 12 minutes), Suunto Traverse Alpha interprets all pressure changes as weather changes. The measurement interval is 10 seconds. The altitude reading remains steady and if the weather changes, you will see changes in the sea level air pressure reading.
[NEXT] and views by pressing [VIEW] . 3.6. Compass Suunto Traverse Alpha 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.
Suunto Traverse Alpha 273° You can change the compass display information from the options menu under General » Formats » Compass unit. Select which is the primary value in the center of the compass display: degrees, Mils or cardinals. The compass switches to power saving mode after one minute. Reactivate it with [START] .
Suunto Traverse Alpha Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magnetic north. This means that when you are using orienteering maps you need to turn the declination correction off by setting the declination value to 0 degrees. To set the declination value: 1.
3.8.1. Adjusting display contrast Increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto Traverse Alpha in the watch settings. To adjust the display contrast: 1. Keep [NEXT] pressed to enter the options menu.
Suunto Traverse Alpha automatically saves the starting point of your recording if you are using GPS. With Find back, Suunto Traverse Alpha can guide you directly back to your starting point (or to the location where the GPS fix was established).
Not all gun calibers are recognizable, and use of recoil dampening devices hinder shot recognition. 3.12. Icons The following icons are displayed in Suunto Traverse Alpha: alarm altimeter barometer...
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POI icons The following POI icons are available in Suunto Traverse Alpha: animal print begin big game bird building/home camp/camping car/parking cave crossroad emergency...
Suunto Traverse Alpha fishing spot food/restaurant/cafe forest geocache info lodging/hostel/hotel meadow mountain/hill/valley/cliff road/trail rock sight scrape/rub small game stand trail cam water/waterfall/river/lake/coast waypoint 3.13. Logbook The logbook stores the logs of your recorded activities. The maximum number of logs and the maximum duration of a single log depends on how much information is recorded in each activity.
4. Browse the summary views of the log with [NEXT] . 3.14. Memory left indicator If more than 50 % of the logbook has not been synchronized with Suunto app, Suunto Traverse Alpha displays a reminder when you enter the logbook.
GPS incorporates a set of satellites that orbit the Earth at an altitude of 20,000 km at the speed of 4 km/s. The built-in GPS receiver in Suunto Traverse Alpha is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle.
TIP: Regularly synchronize your Suunto Traverse Alpha with Suunto app to get the latest satellite orbit data (GPS optimization). This reduces the time needed to get the GPS fix and improves track accuracy.
NOTE: GLONASS is only used if GPS accuracy is set to best. (See 3.17.3. GPS accuracy and power saving). 3.18. Notifications If you have paired your Suunto Traverse Alpha with Suunto app (see Suunto app), you can get call, message and push notifications on the watch.
Use sport modes (see 3.23. Sport modes) to record activities and view various information during your outing. Out of the box, Suunto Traverse Alpha has three sport modes, Hiking, Hunting and Fishing. Start a recording by pressing [START] and then press [NEXT] to enter RECORD.
Building 01 Building 01 3.20.1. Checking your location Suunto Traverse Alpha allows you to check the coordinates of your current location using GPS. To check your location: 1. Press [START] to enter the start menu.
3.20.2. Adding a POI Suunto Traverse Alpha allows you to save your current location or define a location as a POI. You can store up to 250 POIs in the watch. When adding a POI, select a POI type (icon) and POI name from a predefined list.
Suunto Traverse Alpha 3.21.1. Navigating a route You can navigate a route you have transferred to your Suunto Traverse Alpha from Movescount (see 3.21. Routes) or from a log in your logbook with GPS data. You get a preview of the route based on the route list or logbook selection.
Suunto Traverse Alpha (1) arrow indicating your location and pointing to the direction of your heading. • (2) the beginning and end of the route • (3) The closest POI is shown as an icon. • (4) scale of the track view •...
A custom sport mode can contain up to four displays. You can choose which data appears on each display from a comprehensive list of options. You can transfer up to five sport modes created in Movescount to your Suunto Traverse Alpha.
Suunto Traverse Alpha 3.24. Stopwatch The stopwatch is a display that can be turned on or off from the start menu. To activate the stopwatch: 1. Press [START] to enter the start menu. 2. Scroll to DISPLAYS with [LIGHT] and press [NEXT] .
Zone under Community in Movescount.com 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.
• 3.28.1. Alarm clock You can use your Suunto Traverse Alpha as an alarm clock. Turn the alarm on/off and set the alarm time in the options menu under GENERAL » Time/date » Alarm. When the alarm is switched on, the alarm symbol is shown on most of the displays.
• 3.30. Track back With Suunto Traverse Alpha you can retrace your route any time during a recording with the help of the breadcrumb display. You can also navigate a track from the logbook with recorded activities that include GPS data.
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A significant drop in barometric pressure typically means a storm is coming and you should take cover. When the storm alarm is active, Suunto Traverse Alpha sounds an alarm and flashes a storm symbol when the pressure drops 4 hPa (0.12 inHg) or more during a 3-hour period.
The meter value relates to an actual diving depth and is tested in the water pressure used in the course of the Suunto water resistance test. This means you can use the watch for swimming and snorkeling, but it should not be used for any form of diving.
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Suunto Traverse Alpha 100% < 10% 76-100% 20.9 30sec 16:30 51-75% 26-50% < 2% Tuesday 0-25% When battery level drops very low during a recording, the watch stops and saves the recording. The watch can still show time, but buttons are deactivated.
Suunto Traverse Alpha 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) •...
FINLAND 5.2. Compliance 5.2.1. CE Hereby, Suunto Oy, declares that the radio equipment type OW151 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. 5.2.2. FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
5.3. Trademark Suunto Traverse Alpha, 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 corresponding national rights: US 7,271,774 , US 7,324,002, US 13/794,468, US 14/195,670, US7489241.
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Transmitters, Dive Transmitters, Dive Mechanical Instruments, and Mechanical Precision Instruments unless otherwise specified. The Warranty Period is one (1) year for accessories including but not limited to Suunto chest straps, watch straps, chargers, cables, rechargeable batteries, bracelets and hoses. The Warranty Period is five (5) years for failures attributable to the depth measurement (pressure) sensor on Suunto Dive Computers.
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