Suunto M9 Quick Manual page 4

USING YOUR SUUNTO M9 FOR THE FIRST TIME
We recommend that you begin using your Suunto M9 in the simplest way - by learning how the
GPS functions and how to use the basic navigation features such as creating waypoints, routes
and using them in navigation.
Once you are familiar with the basics, you can get acquainted with the racing features and the
use of electronic chart functions in the Suunto Sail Manager software and the SuuntoSports
Internet service.
You should start using the Suunto M9 in the following way:
1. Turn on the GPS as explained in section "How to turn the GPS On/Off"
2. Observe the GPS signal bar – Once the hollow box becomes filled the GPS has a fix
3. Wait until more signal bars appear on the display. The GPS has then acquired the required satellite
data for good accuracy. The GPS is now ready for use.
4. Scroll to the Sailing mode and Suunto M9 starts to display speed and heading as you move.
Note: If you wish to follow the status of the GPS when it is acquiring GPS satellite data, press
ENTER to access the Function menu and press ENTER again to access Position display.
The Position display indicates the satellite status. (Sat _/_ :number of satellites used in calculating
position / number of satellites visible.)
NAVIGATING BACK TO THE STARTING POSITION
The first time you use your Suunto M9, the unit does not contain any routes. When the GPS is
on and you enter the Navigation mode the unit will guide you back to the starting location where
the GPS acquired the initial fix.
Suunto M9 displays the following:
Upper row: Start (destination)
Middle row: Vessel heading
Lower row: Toggle with STOP/CANCEL for the following data – Current speed, average speed, bearing
to destination, memory status
The upper part of the display shows fixed sighting marks and a bearing indicator represented by
a circle. When the bearing indicator is inside the sighting marks, you are moving towards the
destination.
The bearing indicator moves in a 120-degree arc in the upper part of the display. If the direction
of the unit deviates more than this from the tracked bearing, the unit prompts the direction
where to turn the unit with arrows. Once the circle appears on top of the display, the accurate
bearing can be tracked again.