Compass; Calibrating Compass - Suunto AMBIT3 PEAK 2.5 User Manual

Suunto Ambit3 Peak
Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak has two button lock settings: one for general use, Time mode lock,
and one for when you are exercising, Sport mode lock:
Time mode lock:
Actions only: Start and options menus are locked.
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All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in Night mode.
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Sport mode lock
Actions only: [Start Stop] , [Back Lap] and the options menu are locked during exercise.
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All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in Night mode.
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TIP: Select the Actions only button lock setting for sport modes to avoid accidentally
starting or stopping your log. When the [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] buttons are locked, you
can still change displays by pressing [Next] and views by pressing [View] .

3.8. Compass

Suunto Ambit3 Peak 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.
You can show/hide the compass display from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Compass.
Toggle with [Next] .
The compass display includes the following information:
middle row: compass heading in degrees
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bottom row: change view to current heading in cardinals, to time or empty with [View]
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273 ˚
NW
The compass switches to power saving mode after one minute. Reactivate it with [Start Stop] .

3.8.1. Calibrating compass

If you have not used the compass before, you must first calibrate it. Turn and tilt the watch in
multiple directions until the watch beeps, indicating calibration is complete.
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