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Suunto M9i User Manual

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  • Page 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS Suunto Oy Phone +358 9 875870 Fax +358 9 87587301 Suunto USA Phone 1 (800) 543-9124 Canada Phone 1 (800) 776-7770 European Call Center Phone +358 2 284 11 60 Suunto Website www.suunto.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................5 1.3 WATER RESISTANCE ..................5 1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY ................6 2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO M9i ................7 2.1 DISPLAY ...................... 7 2.1.1 Mode Indicator ................. 7 2.1.2 Battery Indicator ................7 2.1.3 Alarm Symbol ...................
  • Page 4 3.2.1 Main Display ................... 14 3.2.2 Stopwatch ..................15 3.2.3 Function Menu ................15 3.2.4 Alarm ....................15 3.2.5 Time/Date ..................16 3.2.6 General ..................18 3.2.7 Units ....................20 3.3 WEATHER MODE ..................24 3.3.1 Main Display ................... 24 3.3.2 Function Menu ................
  • Page 5 4.1.2 PC software installation ..............51 4.2 SUUNTO SAIL MANAGER ................52 4.2.1 Suunto Sail Manager Features ............52 4.2.2 Changing the Suunto M9i Settings ..........53 4.3 WWW.SUUNTOSPORTS.COM ..............54 4.3.1 System Requirements ..............54 4.3.2 SuuntoSports.com Sections ............54 5.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    M9i. Protect it from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto M9i in a clean and dry environment at room temperature. Wipe your Suunto M9i clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If there are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area.

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    If the battery warning indicator is activated in temperatures above 10°C (50°F), recharge the battery. Do not attempt to change the battery, as this will void warranty. Take the Suunto M9i to an authorized Suunto dealer for a battery change.

  • Page 8: How To Use Your Suunto M9I

    WARNING This Suunto product contains a Li-ion battery. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Only replace with manufacturer specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly.

  • Page 9: Alarm Symbol

    2.1.3. Alarm Symbol If a regular alarm or a Baro Alarm is activated, a rectangular symbol is displayed at the right side of the lower horizontal dot line. 2.1.4. GPS Activity and Accuracy Bar Display When the GPS is set on, a dot bar display appears on the upper horizontal dot line of the display.

  • Page 10: Stop/Cancel Button

    2.2.3 Stop/Cancel Button Short Press • Returns to the previous menu level or to the previous selection without accepting the selection. • In the main mode displays, it acts as a shortcut button that toggles the lowest field of the main display between three different alternatives. The selection stays active even if the mode or menu level is changed.

  • Page 11: Arrow Buttons

    The menu items can be scrolled with the up and down arrows located on the right side of Suunto M9i. Three menu items are displayed at the same time. The menu item that is currently active and can thus be selected is displayed in reversed color.
  • Page 12 (saves the changes) or Stop/Cancel (discards the last change) for more than 2 seconds. Suunto M9i has been designed to guide you as much as possible when you navigate in the menus. When you perform a function, Suunto M9i often returns automatically to the menu item you are likely to use next.

  • Page 13: Understanding Gps

    2.4. UNDERSTANDING GPS 2.4.1. Overview Suunto M9i uses Global Positioning System (GPS) in determining the user’s position. GPS incorporates a set of satellites orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 20 000 km, at the speed of 4 km/s. The satellites send relatively weak radio signals at power levels comparable to normal household light bulbs.

  • Page 14: Gps Usage

    You should turn off the GPS when you do not need it. This is because satellite tracking consumes large amounts of power. Suunto M9i uses the lowest power consuming GPS technology available but you should still turn off the GPS when you do not need it.

  • Page 15: Modes

    GPS has not been used for a long time. Please activate your new Suunto M9i GPS at least once before sailing out. Subsequent GPS starts will take less time. To minimize the GPS initiation time, hold the unit steady in one position with the display facing up and make sure you are located in an open area so that the unit has a clear view to the sky.

  • Page 16: Stopwatch

    To reset the timer, long press Stop/Cancel. If the stopwatch has not been reset after stopping the timing, press Start/Data to continue the timing. Suunto M9i can display up to 29 split times. NOTE: When you have used the stopwatch, you cannot select other shortcuts before resetting the timer.

  • Page 17: Time/Date

    3. Press either the up or down button to change the alarm status to off and short press Enter. The alarm symbol disappears from the display. Acknowledging alarms When you hear the alarm, you can acknowledge it by pressing any of the Suunto M9i buttons. 3.2.5 Time/Date The current time is visible on the second row of the Time mode’s main display.
  • Page 18 Set menu or in the PC. You must always change the Dual time manually. GPS does not affect the time settings GPS sets the time but does not update the time zone (uses the UTC offset set in the device or the Suunto Sail Manager) Sync You can set the GPS time synchronization on or off.

  • Page 19: General

    The General function includes the general settings for using your Suunto M9i. Setting the light Light means the backlight of the Suunto M9i display. Light has three possible settings: • Normal: The light switches on when you press Start/Data for more than 2 seconds. The light is on for 5 seconds after the last press of any button.
  • Page 20 Set menu. Setting the brightness This setting adjusts the brightness of the Suunto M9i backlight. The brightness is measured on a scale of 1 to 6. Brighter displays consume more battery power.

  • Page 21: Units

    3.2.7 Units This menu includes the units and format settings that are used with all the Suunto M9i functions. The unit settings affect the way information is displayed in all the Suunto M9i modes. Setting the time format The time format setting defines whether the 12h or the 24h format is used.
  • Page 22 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Time and short press Enter. The time format field is activated. 3. Select the correct time format with the arrow buttons and short press Enter.
  • Page 23 The Dist setting defines the unit in which the distance is displayed. The units are kilometers (km), miles (mi) and nautical miles (nm). The short distance units are meters (m), feet (ft) and yards (yd); set separately using the Suunto Sail Manager software. To change the distance unit: 1.
  • Page 24 3. Select the correct format with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The position format is now set. NOTE: All positions are stored in WGS84 format in the Suunto M9i memory. The position format setting refers only to the coordinates in the position display.

  • Page 25: Weather Mode

    Setting the wind unit The wind unit is set using the PC-interface. The options are knots (kt) and meters per second (m/s). For more information, refer to the Suunto Sail Manager Help. 3.3 WEATHER MODE 3.3.1 Main Display When you select the Weather mode, the main display opens.

  • Page 26: Weather Alarm

    1. In the Set menu, scroll to Baro mem with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The first information page is displayed, and you can view the following information: • Day • A graphical presentation of the air pressure during the period measured •...

  • Page 27: Compass Mode

    Bearing: The second row displays the bearing in degrees. Shortcuts: • Bearing Lock: This feature helps you follow a certain bearing. Rotate your Suunto M9i horizontally until the de- sired bearing is displayed on the second row and press Start/Data. Press Start/Data again to select a new bear- ing.

  • Page 28: Function Menu

    To calibrate the compass: 1. In the Set menu scroll to Calibrate and short press Enter. 2. Hold the Suunto M9i horizontally level and rotate it 360 de- grees for 30 seconds. 3. When the calibration is finished, you...

  • Page 29: Declination

    3.4.4 Declination You can set the compass declination manually or with the GPS. Setting the compass declination manually To set the compass declination manually: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Declination and short press Enter. The declination setting field is activated, and you can now set the declination to On, Off or Auto.

  • Page 30: Sailing Mode

    3.5 SAILING MODE 3.5.1 Main Display When you select the Sailing mode, the main display opens. The main display has three rows: Heading: The first row displays the heading in degrees. Speed: The second row displays the vessel’s speed in the unit of your choice.

  • Page 31: Function Menu

    The tracking function stores the vessel’s position heading and speed in the Suunto M9i memory between a selected time period. You can only set the tracking function on or off. If you wish to alter the time period, you need to do it in the Suunto Sail Manager software.

  • Page 32: Tracks

    3.5.4 Tracks The Tracks function is used to view the information recorded with the Tracking function. Viewing the recorded tracks To view the recorded tracks: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Tracks and short press Enter. A list of all the recorded tracks is displayed. The latest track is displayed in reversed color.

  • Page 33: Race

    3.5.5 Race When you select Race, Suunto M9i switches into the Racing mode. (For more information on the Racing mode, see section 3.7.) To select the Racing mode: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Race and press Enter. The On/Off selection is activated.
  • Page 34 You can scroll the waypoints with the arrow buttons. Long press Enter to activate the selected waypoint. Suunto M9i begins displaying the navigation data to the new waypoint. The active waypoint is indicated with reversed color symbol.

  • Page 35: Function Menu

    Distance: The third row displays the distance from the previous waypoint. When the active waypoint is displayed the unit displays distance from the current location. Bearing (bea): The non-active waypoints indicate only bearing. Estimated time enroute (ete): Displays the ETE to the active waypoint at current speed.

  • Page 36: Routes

    3.6.4 Routes The Routes menu contains information on the routes recorded in the Suunto M9i memory. The routes and their individual waypoints can be viewed, edited and erased. Creating a new route To create a new route: 1.
  • Page 37 2. Scroll the list with the arrow buttons and select a route to erase and short press Enter. 3. In the route menu, scroll to Erase and short press Enter. 4. Suunto M9i displays the message “ ”; you re- ERASING ROUTE...
  • Page 38 5. Short press Stop/Cancel to exit the waypoint information and return to the waypoint list. 6. To erase a waypoint, scroll to Erase in the waypoint menu and short press Enter. Suunto M9i displays the message “ ?” Short Press Enter to confirm the ERASE WAYPOINT action.

  • Page 39: Race

    6. Long press Enter to accept the changes and return to the main menu. My Points The My Points function stores up to 50 individual waypoints in the Suunto M9i memory that are not affixed to a route. For creating, viewing and editing My Points, refer to section 3.6.4 Routes.

  • Page 40: Racing Mode

    3.7.1 Main Display Before starting the race, Suunto M9i asks you to set the parameters for the start line, race timer and wind direction. Before the parameters have been set in the Function menu, the following is displayed: Set Startline: The first row prompts to set the start line.
  • Page 41 Main Display During the Race After the start timer reaches zero, the timing starts automatically and Suunto M9i enters the main display after start, the following is displayed: Heading: The first row displays the vessel’s heading in degrees. Speed: The second row displays the vessel’s current speed in knots.

  • Page 42: Function Menu

    Main Display After the Race (Race summary) When the race ends and the user confirms the finish line from the Function menu, Suunto M9i displays the following information: Distance from start: The first row displays the distance from the start Total distance: The second row displays the distance sailed during the race in nautical miles.
  • Page 43 NOTE: GPS is set on automatically 15 minutes prior to start. Course The Suunto M9i allows to load 10 different race courses into the memory. These courses have the unique ability to store the same waypoint (buoy) several times, into the waypoint list.
  • Page 44 6. Scroll to either Buoy S or Buoy P and short press Enter. The text “buoy stored” is displayed. The start line is now set, and you return to the Function menu. Suunto M9i begins to display the distance to the start line.
  • Page 45 To record the wind direction: 1. Point the Suunto M9i to the wind and keep it level. Short press Enter and keep the unit to the wind and level for 2 seconds. The WINDdir is stored to the temporary memory.
  • Page 46 18- meters per second or the equivalent in knots. Wind strength unit is set up in the Suunto Sail Manager software. Function menu during the race During the race, the Function menu allows you to record the locations of the turn buoys, set tack headings for tacking angle difference measurement, store and view wind directions and store MOB location.
  • Page 47 After you have recorded the first buoy, Suunto M9i suggests you to record the next buoy (Turn buoy 2) and so on. Suunto M9i offers as many buoys as included in the race type. WINDDir For more information on the WINDDir function, see section 3.8.5.

  • Page 48: Function Menu

    Enter button records all the information needed for the functions in the functions menu. The information is time, date, barometer pressure, temperature, compass heading, GPS location. When using the various functions, the Suunto M9i keeps the necessary information to complete the function and discards the rest.

  • Page 49: Mob

    3.8.2 MOB The Man Over Board, or MOB function records the location where the MOB situation took place. After the location point has been recorded, Suunto M9i begins displaying the bearing and the distance to the location. The MOB display shows the following: MOB: The first row displays the identifier of the MOB function.

  • Page 50: Memory Point

    MOB active keeps the MOB location in the units memory until the function is shut down. NOTE: Suunto G9 uses the GPS for guidance when you are moving. When standing still, the direction to the marked position is indicated by the compass bearing.

  • Page 51: Position

    To record the wind direction: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Wind Dir, point the Suunto M9i to the wind and keep it level. Short press Enter and keep the unit to the wind and level for 2 seconds. The following information is displayed: •...

  • Page 52: Additional Features

    To transfer data: 1. Make sure your computer has a free USB port. 2. Attach the data clip firmly to your Suunto M9i and connect the USB cable to your PC. Suunto M9i enters the PC interface mode automatically. 3. Open Suunto Sail Manager.

  • Page 53: Suunto Sail Manager

    Keep track of useful information related to your boat(s) and view the logbook related to each one. • Charts: View, zoom and pan charts, install new charts or update old charts. • M9i: Modify Suunto M9i settings and clear the Suunto M9i memory to make room for new data.

  • Page 54: Changing The Suunto M9I Settings

    4.2.2 Changing the Suunto M9i Settings Click the M9i panel on the bottom left corner of the display. The Suunto M9i settings tab will open in the center of the display. After modifying the following settings click update wristop. - Clock (12h, 24h) - Date (mm.dd, dd.mm)

  • Page 55: Www.suuntosports.com

    PC interface. Suuntosports.com offers you a number of features that help you to get the most out of your sport and your Suunto M9i. If you already own a personal Suunto sports instrument you can access all sport- specific functions through registration.
  • Page 56 Suunto Sail Manager, they are displayed in your personal information but not shown to anybody else. In My Suunto you can also manage the logs and decide whether they can be published within communities or presented to all suuntosports.com users.

  • Page 57: Getting Started

    When the opening page appears, click the Register icon and register yourself and your Suunto sports instrument. You can change and update your personal and equipment profiles in the My Suunto section afterwards. After the registration you will automatically enter the suuntosports.com home page that introduces the site structure and functional principles.

  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General • Operating temperature –20 °C to +60 °C/-5 °F to +140 °F • Storage temperature –30 °C to +60 °C/-22 °F to +140 °F • Weight 76g • Water resistant to 10 bar (ISO 2281 standard) •...

  • Page 59: Gps Datum Listing

    Suunto M9i offers the use of several different GPS datums that can be activated with the Suunto Sail Manager software with the help of the PC interface. There is a list of the available GPS datums and the number codes used in the activation process below.
  • Page 60 Guinea EUR-F Egypt EUR-T Tunisia Ghana Liberia Eritrea Morocco MIN-A Cameroon MIN-B Nigeria Gabon Algeria Old Egypt Mean Solution (Burkina Faso and Niger) Congo Namibia Sierra Leone Algeria AIN-A Bahrain Island AIN-B Saudi Arabia Sumatra EUR-H Iran Hong Kong Taiwan IND-B Bangladesh IND-I...
  • Page 61 Indonesia Sri Lanka West Malaysia and Singapore Korean Geodetic System NAH-A Masirah Island (Oman) NAH-B United Arab Emirates NAH-C Saudi Arabia Oman Qatar Singapore Brunei and East Malaysia (Sarawak and Sabah) TOY-M Mean Solution (Japan, Okinawa and South Korea TOY-A Japan TOY-C Okinawa...
  • Page 62 Mean Solution (European 1979) Iceland Ireland OGB-M Mean Solution (England, Isle of Man, Scotland, Shetland Islands and Wales) OGB-A England OGB-B England, Isle of Man and Wales OGB-C Scotland and Shetland Islands OGB-D Wales Sardinia SPK-A Hungary SPK-B Poland SPK-C Czechoslovakia SPK-D Latvia...
  • Page 63 NAS-H Manitoba and Ontario NAS-I NW Territories and Saskatchewan NAS-J Yukon NAS-O Canal Zone NAS-P Caribbean NAS-N Central America NAS-T Cuba NAS-U Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) NAS-L Mexico NAR-A Alaska (excluding Aleutian Islands) NAR-E Aleutian Islands NAR-B Canada NAR-C CONUS NAR-H Hawaii NAR-D Mexico and Central America...
  • Page 64 SAN-M Mean Solution SAN-A Argentina SAN-B Bolivia SAN-C Brazil SAN-D Chile SAN-E Colombia SAN-F Ecuador (excluding Galapagos Islands) SAN-J Baltra, Galapagos Islands SAN-G Guyana SAN-H Paraguay SAN-I Peru SAN-K Trinidad and Tobago SAN-L Venezuela Suriname Antigua, Leeward Islands Ascension Island St.
  • Page 65 South Greenland Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands (Azores) East Falkland Island Salvage Islands Tristan Da Cunha Cocos Islands Republic of Maldives Diego Garcia Kerguelen Island Mahe Island Mascarene Island American Samoa Islands Iwo Jima Tern Island Marcus Island Efate and Erromango Islands Phoenix Islands Chatham Islands (New Zealand) Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands)
  • Page 66 OHA-A Hawaii OHA-B Kauai OHA-C Maui OHA-D Oahu Pitcairn Islands Espirito Santo Island Viti Levu Ísland (Fiji Islands) Marshall Islands Wake Atoll Bungka and Belitung Islands Camp McMurdo Area, Antarctica EUR-S Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, S. Arabia and Syria Kalimantan (Indonesia) Afghanistan Former Yugoslavia IND-P...

  • Page 67: Glossary

    7. GLOSSARY...
  • Page 68 Bearing (bea) The compass direction from your current location to a destination. Course A selected route between two locations, not necessarily a straight line. Course Made Good (cmg) Heading from the starting point to the current location. Cross Track Error (xte) Aberration from the selected course towards the destination in degrees.
  • Page 69 Global Positioning System (GPS) A satellite tracking system. Heading (hea) Compass direction on the present course. Knots (kt Velocity in nautical miles per hour. Latitude Angular distance North or South of the Equator. Lay line Optimal line towards a waypoint based on the wind direction. Longitude Angular distance West or East of the prime meridian.

  • Page 70: User's Responsibility

    Course change due to wind in degrees. 8. USER’S RESPONSIBILITY Do not use Suunto M9i as the only navigation aid. Use all available navigation aids such as charts, compass, visual sightings etc. and compare them with the Suunto M9i navigation information. Make sure all conflicting information is resolved before continuing with navigation.

  • Page 71: Patent Notice

    Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this device.

  • Page 72: After Sales Service

    With our new online warranty registration service, we've removed the need for paperwork and trips to the mailbox by making it possible to register your Suunto device online, in real time, either in the store when you buy it, or later at home. Registering your...

  • Page 73: Disclaimer

    WARNING Do not use Suunto M9i as the only navigation aid. Use all available navigation aids such as charts, compass, visual sightings etc. and compare them with the Suunto M9i navigation information. Make sure all conflicting information is resolved before continuing with navigation.

  • Page 74: Disposal Of The Device

    14. DISPOSAL OF THE 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 75 COPYRIGHT This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy. Suunto, Wristop Computer, Suunto M9i, Replacing Luck and their logos are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights reserved. 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 76 Suunto Oy 10/2002, 12/2005...

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