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1. 4 Accept with Mode To start counting down 1 In TIME mode select the countdown timer view 2 Start stop and restart with Start Stop 3 Keep pressed to reset the timer 20 Possible real life situation Boiling eggs You re on a hiking expedition It s morning You wake up come out of your tent and start to make breakfast at your campfire This time you want 8 minute eggs 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 6 4 Setting alarm You can use your Suunto Core as an alarm clock To access the alarm clock and set the alarm 1 In MENU select TIME DATE 2 Select ALARM 3 Switch the alarm on or off with and Light 4 Accept with Mode 5 Use and Light to set the hours and minutes When the alarm is switched on the alarm symbol A appears on the display When the alarm sounds you can either snooze or turn the alarm off If you choose YES or do nothing the alarm stops and restarts every 5 minutes until you stop it You can snooze up to 12 times for a total of 1 hour If you choose NO the alarm stops and restarts the same time the following day 21 24h 5min Gi TIP When the snooze is turned on you can deactivate it in the TIME mode by keeping View pressed down Possibl2. When interactive views are enabled you can start stop and restart them with the upper left Start Stop button and reset them by keeping the upper right button pressed Enter the stopwatch in TIME mode and try it out 10 Menu In MENU you can change values change the general settings and units or view logs stored in the logbook To enter MENU keep the middle right Mode button pressed while in the TIME ALTI amp BARO or COMPASS mode The segments in the outer part of the display indicate your transition time Exit MENU by pressing the upper left Start Stop button Whenever an exit option is available in MENU this is indicated with an X on the screen next to the Start Stop button Get familiar with entering and exiting MENU Backlight You can activate the backlight in any mode by pressing the lower right Light button The backlight turns off automatically after 5 seconds If you want to see the backlight when you are in MENU you need to activate it in the TIME ALTI amp BARO or COMPASS mode before entering MENU The backlight will return to normal when you return to a mode 11 Button lock You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping the lower right Light button pressed Si NOTE You can change views and use the backlight when the button lock is activated Changing values To change a setting you have to be in MENU To enter MENU keep the right middle Mode button pressed down in the
3. pressed in the TIME ALTI amp BARO or COMPASS mode 2 Scroll down to GENERAL using Light 3 Enter with Mode 5 3 1 Button tone In BUTTON TONE you turn the button tone on or off A button tone is emitted every time a button is pressed confirming an action 1 In GENERAL select BUTTON TONE 2 Switch the button tone on or off with and Light 5 3 2 Tone guides In TONE GUIDE you turn the tone guides on or off You will hear tone guides when e You change a setting value e You set the altitude reference value 14 You start or stop the log recorder You mark an altitude point while you are recording logs You start or stop the stopwatch The device switches between the ALTIMETER and BAROMETER profile when you are using the AUTOMATIC profile To turn tone guides on or off 1 In GENERAL select TONE GUIDES 2 Switch the tone guides on or off with and Light 5 3 3 Backlight In BACKLIGHT you switch between two different light features any button and light button To set the backlight to normal or night use 1 In GENERAL select BACKLIGHT 2 Switch the backlight between LIGHT BUTTON and ANY BUTTON with and Light When LIGHT BUTTON has been selected you can activate the backlight with Light The backlight is turned off automatically after 5 seconds If you want to see the backlight when you are in the MENU you need to activate it in the TIME ALTI amp BARO or COMPASS mode before enterin
4. a compass direction arrow The numerical value of your heading is shown in the center of the display In COMPASS mode you can access the following views with View e Time shows the current time e Cardinals shows the current heading in cardinal directions e Bearing tracking shows the direction between the heading and the set bearing The compass will switch itself to power saving mode after a minute if no buttons are pressed Reactivate it with Start Stop You can use the compass in two ways you can use the bezel or the bearing tracking TIME ALTI amp BARO COMPASS 41 8 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 Inthe COMPASS mode point the North indicator towards your heading 2 Rotate the moving bezel so that North on the bezel and the moving North segments are aligned 3 Move towards your heading keeping the moving North segments aligned with North on the bezel 8 2 2 Using bearing tracking In bearing tracking you can lock a bearing direction and your Suunto Core compass will guide you along it To use the bearing tracking 1 Point the compass direction arrow in the direction you want to travel and press Start Stop The bearing is now locked Your current heading 42 is shown in the middle of the display and it will change according to your mo
5. iese ees see ee sk ee de RA ed ee 1 SAFETY Types of safety precautions WARNING is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death A CAUTION is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in damage to the product Si NOTE is used to emphasize important information Safety precautions WARNING DO NOT USE FOR SCUBA DIVING WARNING ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY OCCUR WHEN PRODUCT IS IN CONTACT WITH SKIN EVEN THOUGH OUR PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS IN SUCH EVENT STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT A DOCTOR A CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAPID TEMPERATURE CHANGES A CAUTION DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND A CAUTION DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT A CAUTION TREAT AS ELECTRONIC WASTE A CAUTION DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP 2 WELCOME For over 70 years Suunto has provided accurate reliable information to people in need of it 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 Founded in 1936 Suunto is the world leader in precision compasses dive computers and wristop altimeters Trusted by climbers divers and explorers on every continent Suunto Outdoor instruments deliver legendary design accuracy and dependability
6. you need to match the profile 25 to the activity You can either let Suunto Core decide which profile is most suitable for you at the moment or you can choose a suitable profile yourself 7 2 2 Setting profiles To set the profile 1 In MENU select ALTI BARO 2 Select PROFILE 3 Choose a suitable profile Alternatively you can set the profile in the ALTI amp BARO mode by keeping View pressed down 7 2 3 Setting reference values To set the reference value 1 In MENU select ALTI BARO 2 Select REFERENCE and choose between the ALTIMETER and SEA LEVEL 3 Set the known reference value using and Light altitude 80 ft Possible real life situation Correcting your altitude value 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 26 the two numbers You set the altitude reference value on your Suunto Core to match that of the sign 7 3 Using weather trend indicator The weather trend indicator is located on the upper side of the display It is displayed in the TIME and ALTI amp BARO modes providing you with quick reference 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 indi
7. AUTION Keep area around sensor free of dirt and sand Never insert any objects into the sensor openings 23 7 1 1 Getting correct readings If you are engaged in an outdoor activity that reguires you to know the air pressure you need to enter the altitude reference value for your location This is found on most topographic maps 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 Absolute air pressure is measured constantly Absolute air pressure altitude reference Sea level air pressure Absolute air pressure sea level air pressure reference Altitude Changes in local weather conditions will affect altitude readings If local weather changes often it is advisable to reset the current altitude reference value frequently preferably before starting your journey when the reference values are available If local weather is stable you do not need to set reference values 7 1 2 Getting incorrect readings ALTIMETER profile standing still weather change If your ALTIMETER profile is on for an extended period of time with the device in a fixed location while the local weather changes the device will give incorrect altitude readings 24 ALTIMETER
8. ETER profile for the night In the morning you check the ALTI BARO memory and note that the air pressure remained stable for the whole night Hopefully this will continue during the day 9 2 Viewing and locking logs Logs recorded by the log recorder in the ALTIMETER BAROMETER or DEPTH METER profile are stored in LOGBOOK You can store up to 10 logs A new log always replaces the oldest log in LOGBOOK To save logs you can lock them Mis shown when a log is locked You can only lock up to 9 logs When entering LOGBOOK you are shown the number of unlocked logs You can then choose to either view or lock logs 44 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 9 2 1 Viewing logs When viewing log summaries you are shown e Asummary graph time of recording and highest point e Total descent duration of descent average descent speed e Total ascent duration of ascent and average ascent speed e Altimeter split time total log duration from start and lap times duration since last lap time When viewing log details you are shown e A graph of the changes in altitude e Time of recording e Altitude depth at the time of recording To view the logs 1 In MEMORY select LOGBOOK Choose a log from the list Select VIEW Switch between log summaries with and Light View log details with Mode Increase a
9. In 1987 Suunto pioneered the first dive computer followed by the first ABC wristop in 1998 Offering the latest advancements in altimeter sports fitness and GPS devices Suunto remains the foremost choice of today s outdoor professional To learn more about Suunto Outdoor instruments and the people who use them visit www suunto com 3 INTRODUCTION Suunto Core has been designed for people like you people who enjoy life outdoors and activities like climbing hiking snorkeling and countless others ranging from the recreational to the extreme Your Suunto Core will help you get maximum enjoyment from your favorite outdoor activities whatever they might be Suunto Core brings together an altimeter barometer and an electronic compass in one package It also has clock stopwatch and calendar functions 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 Suunto Core gives you readings on time barometric pressure and altitude Additional information is given for every reading so that you can make the most of your favourite outdoor activities 4 GETTING STARTED Basic settings Press any button and your Suunto Core will activate You are then prompted to set the language units imperial or metric time
10. SUUNTO CORE USER GUIDE en TSAREN EE Types of safety precautions 4 Getting started io esse SEA NR GE SR SEN cava DEE EER Ee OE De Ge GES Ee Basic settings e MOdeS EE OE EE Age eg Backlight au SEE EE DE ERROR De DS ER ed A Ee Button lock Changing values S General Settings Es EE RE dagen AR BA De dE Sade 5 1 Adjusting strap length sees see ee se ee ee RA Ge RA ee ee 5 2 Changing UNIS is EE EE Re ES RE Be e Ee Ee Ee Ee 6 5 3 Changing general settings 53 BUTTON tone sees REN teen daw Se ee gaere 5 32 Tone guides ien ER Ee ES GER EE RR ed 523 3 Backlight RS EE NE EA RE ee 534 Languade eo Ee SEE Ee ee SeSe Eed se DE EN de 5 3 5 Activating button lock 6 Using time mode 2204 EEagu EG EG ks d of Eed DS EE DE AR oes EEE eens 6 1 Changing time settings sies se ee SR ed ee Re de ek Re ee 61 1 Setting time ss ss RE ES GE DE VEG EE 6 1 2 Setting date 6 1 3 Setting dual time 6 1 4 Setting sunrise and sunset mes 19 6 2 Using stopwatch cece cence es Re eee RA ede RA ed ee ae 6 3 Using countdown timer sees es ske ee ee ed GR ed ee ke 6 4 Setting aarm 217 RSA ENEE d ANS d ENER de EE De ES EE Re 7 Using ALTI amp BARO mode 7 1 How Alti amp Baro work 7 1 1 Getting correct readings ccceeeeneee eee ee 7 1 2 Getting incorrect readings eceeeeeee eee ee 7 2 Setting profiles and reference values iss ee esse ee de sea ee 7 2 1 Matching profil
11. TIME ALTI amp BARO or COMPASS mode Any changes you make in MENU take effect immediately For example if you enter TIME DATE in MENU and change the time from 12 30 to 11 30 and exit The time will be set to 11 30 12 5 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 5 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 5 2 Changing units In UNITS you select the measurement units including e TIME 24h 12h e DATE dd mm mm dd e TEMPERATURE CIE Celsius Fahrenheit e AIR PRESSURE hPa inHg e ALTITUDE meters feet To enter UNITS in MENU 1 Enter MENU by keeping Mode pressed in the TIME ALTI amp BARO or COMPASS mode 2 Scroll down to UNITS using Light 3 Enter with Mode To change units 1 In UNITS scroll between the list items using and Light 2 Enter with Mode 13 3 Change the values using and Light accept with Mode 4 Exit MENU with Start Stop 5 3 Changing general settings IN GENERAL you set the general settings including e BUTTON TONE on off e TONE GUIDE on off e BACKLIGHT light button any button e LANGUAGE English French Spanish German To enter GENERAL in MENU 1 Enter MENU by keeping Mode
12. al time 18 stopwatch 20 sunrise and sunset 19 time 18 V viewing logs 44 45 W weather trend indicator 27 57 GJ SUUNTO HELP DESK Global 358 2 284 1160 USA toll free 1 800 543 9124 Canada toll free 1 800 267 7506 www suunto com A SUUNTO Suunto Oy 5 2011 Suunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy All Rights reserved
13. and date Use the upper right button and lower right Light button to change the settings Accept and move to the next menu item by pressing the right middle Mode button You can always return to the preceding menu item by pressing the lower left View button When the settings are set as you want you can start using the basic time features of your Suunto Core Start Stop Mode View Light Si NOTE You need to set the altimeter barometer and compass to get correct readings Please refer to the User Guide for detailed information on setting these properly Modes Your Suunto Core has three modes TIME ALTI amp BARO and COMPASS These modes are explained in detail in the User Guide The enabled mode is indicated by a rectangle around the mode name You switch between the main modes with the right middle Mode button Try it ALTI amp BARO COMPASS TIME ALTI amp BARO COMPASS TIME ALTI amp BARO COMPASS CG we Views Each mode has a set of views that you access with the lower left View button Views are presented in the lower part of the display Views contain supplementary information about the enabled mode for example viewing seconds as supplementary information in the TIME mode Some views are also interactive Suunto Core has four interactive views e Stopwatch TIME mode e Countdown timer TIME mode e Log recorder ALTI amp BARO mode e Altitude difference measurer ALTI amp BARO mode
14. bove the surface Gi TIP When you have stopped your log recorder before resetting it you can enter the logbook and view your current recordings 36 8 USING COMPASS MODE The COMPASS mode allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North In COMPASS mode you can access the following views with View e Time shows the current time e Cardinals shows the current heading in cardinal directions e Bearing tracking shows the direction between the heading and set bearing The compass will switch itself to power saving mode after a minute Reactivate it with Start Stop 8 1 Getting correct readings To ensure correct compass readings while in COMPASS mode COMPASS e calibrate the compass correctly when prompted see Section 8 1 1 Calibrating compass on page 37 e set the correct declination value keep the device level e keep away from metal e g jewelry and magnetic fields e g power lines 8 1 1 Calibrating compass The device needs to be carefully calibrated during first time use and when the battery is replaced The device will always prompt you about it when it is needed 37 To calibrate the compass 1 Keep the device level do not tilt it in any directions 2 Slowly rotate the device clockwise around 15 seconds per round until the compass is activated Si NOTE If you notice deviations in the compass you can recalibrate it by keeping it level and rotating it slowly clockwise 5 10 times while in compas
15. casionally to see how far you are from the next check point At some point you start to get tired You check your altitude and see that there s still a lot of climbing ahead Maybe you need to rethink your next check point 7 5 2 Recording logs The log recorder stores all your movements in altitude between the start and stop times If you are engaged in an activity in which your altitude changes you can record the altitude changes and view the stored information later You can also set altitude marks laps allowing you to view the duration and ascent descent height between your previous mark and current mark Your marks are stored in memory and you can access them later To record a log 1 Inthe ALTI amp BARO mode select the log recorder view 2 Start stop and restart it with Start Stop 3 When you are recording a log set laps with 4 Keep pressed to reset this can only be done when the recorder is stopped 30 Log height difference shows the measured altitude difference between a log starting point and a log finishing point with the following icons In the additional views is displayed when your altitude is above the starting point 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 s
16. cate 9 different patterns in the barometric trend A N 7 gt wm O O gt GP Situation 3 6 hours ago Situation last 3 hours N Dropped heavy 22 hPa 3hours Dropping heavily 22 hPa 3hours _7 Remained stable Rising heavily gt 2 hPa 3hours Pe Rose heavy 22 hPa 3hours Dropping heavily 22 hPa 3hours 27 Gi TIP Ifthe weather trend indicator shows that the air pressure is constantly rising there is a higher possibility of sunny weather upcoming Again if the air pressure is constantly dropping there is a higher possibility of rainy weather 7 4 Activating storm alarm The storm alarm notifies you that a pressure drop of 4 hPa 0 12 inHg or more has occurred during a 3 hour period Suunto Core will activate an alarm and flash an alarm symbol on the display for 20 seconds The storm alarm only works when you have activated the BAROMETER profile in the ALTI amp BARO mode To activate the storm alarm 1 In MENU select ALTI BARO 2 Select STORM ALARM 3 Switch the storm alarm on or off with and Light Gi TIP You can stop the storm alarm by pressing any button 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 Good thing your Suunto Core warned you because you need to find shelter from the hard rain that may soo
17. e 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 You choose YES when the device asks you if you want to snooze After 5 minutes the alarm goes off again This time you get up and happily start preparing for your trip What a difference five minutes can make Si NOTE The alarm symbol is blinking when the snooze is activated When snooze is deactivated the alarm symbol stops to blink 22 7 USING ALTI amp BARO MODE jen In the ALTI amp BARO mode you can view the current altitude barometric pressure or snorkeling depth It offers four profiles AUTOMATIC ALTIMETER BAROMETER and DEPTH METER see Section 7 2 2 Setting profiles on page 26 You can access different views depending on which profile is activated when you are in the ALTI amp BARO mode TIME ALTI amp BARO COMPASS TIME ALTI amp BARO COMPASS TIME ALTI amp BARO COMPASS TA max 0 0 ft bi CO ap EH 0 00 00 25 C 7 1 How Alti amp Baro works To get the right readings from ALTI amp BARO it is important to understand how 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 A C
18. e to activity 7 2 2 Setting profiles 00 ec eee see de Re de sk ee 7 2 3 Setting reference values 2 0 ee esse ed ese ke ee 7 3 Using weather trend indicator iese esse ee es eke de ae ee 7 4 Activating storm alarm 7 5 Using altimeter profile 7 5 1 Using altitude difference measurer e 29 7 5 2 Recording logs esse ee se ee es RA ed ie 7 6 Using barometer profile sees ese ee se ed es Re de ek ee 7 6 1 Recording logs iese ee se ee eg RA ed ER Re de ee 7 7 Using automatic profile 7 8 Using depth meter profile 7 8 1 Recording logs in depth meter profile 35 8 Using compass ue 37 8 1 Getting correct readings sees ese ee ee ee ee RA ed eke ee 8 1 1 Calibrating compass 8 1 2 Setting declination value 82 Using comMpasS ie ae SR ER Ee ed GR OE ee RE Ee 8 2 1 Using bezel paei ahi ee ee Re ee Re de EA ed ee ae 8 2 2 Using bearing tracking sees esse ee es Re ee see 9 Using Memory sesse sesse 9 1 Alti baro memory 9 2 Viewing and locking log 9 2 1 Viewing logs ceeeee sence eee Re de EA ed ee ee 9 2 2 Locking and unlocking logs 9 3 Choosing recording Internal 10 Replacing batter 11 Specifications Ee Makes ee ee ee eae Mada een 1141 Technicakdatai asie ett e Ode E de 11 2 Trademark e eege dea ee d de E Se e 11 5 Patentiiotice Aen Sage een Eed 12 Waranty ede ege oe tae OE AE 12 1 Suunto Limited Warranty
19. g the MENU The backlight will then be activated until you exit MENU When ANY BUTTON has been selected the backlight is activated every time you push a button 5 3 4 Language In LANGUAGE you choose the language of your Suunto Core user interface English German French or Spanish 15 To choose a language 1 In GENERAL select LANGUAGE 2 Select a language from the list with and Light 5 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 a Si NOTE You can change views and use the backlight when the button lock is activated 16 6 USING TIME MODE The TIME mode handles time measurement ALTI amp BARO COMPASS 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 Stopwatch sport timer Countdown timer alarm goes off after a set duration Empty no additional view Si NOTE The seconds view in the lower panel of the screen turns off after 2 hours in idle state to save battery Activate by re entering the view 6 1 Changing time settings You change the time settings in MENU 17 To enter time settings in MENU 1 Enter MENU by keeping Mode pressed down 2 Scroll down to TIME DATE using L
20. horized Suunto retailer or call Suunto Help Desk 358 2 2841 160 national or premium rates may apply Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws this Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied Suunto shall not be liable for special incidental punitive or consequential damages including but not limited to loss of anticipated benefits loss of data loss of use cost of capital cost of any substitute equipment or facilities claims of third parties damage to property resulting from the purchase or use of the item or arising from breach of the warranty breach of contract negligence strict tort or any legal or equitable theory even if Suunto knew of the likelihood of such damages Suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service 54 Index A alarm 21 ALTI amp BARO mode 23 altimeter profile 28 altitude difference measurer 29 automatic profile 34 backlight 15 barometer profile 32 battery changing 48 bearing tracking 42 bezel 42 button lock 16 button tone 14 C calibrating compass 37 CE 52 changing backlight 15 battery 48 button lock 16 button tone 14 language 15 time settings 17 tone guides 14 units 13 compass calibrating 37 using 41 countdown timer 20 D date 18 declination value 40 depth meter profile 35 dual time 18 G general se
21. ight 3 Enter with Mode 6 1 1 Setting time In TIME you set the time To set the time 1 In TIME DATE select TIME 2 Change the hour minute and second values with and Light 6 1 2 Setting date In DATE you set the month day and year To set the date 1 In TIME DATE select DATE 2 Change the year month and day values with and Light To change the format in which the time is displayed see Section 5 2 Changing units on page 13 6 1 3 Setting dual time In DUAL TIME you can set the time for a location in a different time zone To set dual time 1 In TIME DATE select DUAL TIME 2 Change the hour minute and second values with and Light 18 Si NOTE We recommend that you set the current time at your current location as the main time because the alarm clock emits alarms according to the main time Possible real life situation Knowing the time at home You are traveling abroad and you set the dual time to be the time at home The main time is the time at your current location Now you always know the local time and you can quickly check what time it is at home 6 1 4 Setting sunrise and sunset times In SUNRISE you select a reference city that your Suunto Core uses to give you sunrise and sunset times To set sunrise and sunset times 1 In MENU select SUNRISE 2 Scroll through the locations with and Light 3 Select a location with Mode Si NOTE If you want to set the s
22. n fall 7 5 Using altimeter profile The ALTIMETER profile calculates altitude based on the reference values The reference values can either be sea level air pressure or a previous point of 28 altitude reference value When the ALTIMETER profile is activated the word ALTI is underlined on the display When the ALTIMETER profile is activated you can access the following views with View e Log recorder records the altitude changes into logs e Altitude difference measurer measures the altitude difference from a set point e Temperature measures the current temperature e Empty no supplementary information TIME ALTI amp BARO COMPASS 7 5 1 Using altitude difference measurer The altitude difference measurer shows the difference in altitude between a set point and your current position This feature is especially useful for mountain climbing for example when you want to track your progress in terms of altitude climbed To use the altitude difference measurer 1 In the ALTI amp BARO mode select the altitude difference measurer view 29 2 Start stop and restart it with Start Stop 3 Keep pressed to reset Possible real life situation Measuring your climbing You are about to start climbing a mountain that is 3 280 feet 1000 m high You want to be able to check your progress as you climb so you activate the altitude difference measurer on your Suunto Core You start climbing checking your altitude oc
23. nd decrease scrolling speed and change direction with and Light Stop with Mode PON Si NOTE When scrolling the graph your current position is in the middle of the graph 45 Si NOTE Only altimeter logs include summaries 9 2 2 Locking and unlocking logs To lock or unlock the logs 1 In MEMORY select LOGBOOK 2 Choose a log from the list 3 Select LOCK UNLOCK 4 Lock unlock the log with Mode OR Cancel with View 9 3 Choosing recording interval You can choose the recording interval in REC INTERVAL in MENU You can choose between five recording intervals 1 second 5 seconds 10 seconds 30 seconds e 60seconds When browsing through the intervals the available recording time is shown in the lower part of the display To choose a recording interval 1 In MEMORY select REC INTERVAL 2 Choose a recording interval using and Light 46 TIP Short lasting activities with fast changes in altitude is better to record with jen faster recording interval e g downhill skiing Again long time activities with slower changes in altitude is better to record with slower recording interval e g hiking 47 10 REPLACING BATTERY Si NOTE To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not crush puncture or dispose of used batteries in fire or water Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly Si NOTE If the threads of the battery compartment cover are damaged send your device to an authorized Suu
24. nto representative for service Si NOTE Suunto original battery replacement and strap kits must be used if available for your product Kits are available at Suunto webshop and some authorized Suunto dealers Not using these kits and careless battery replacement may void warranty 48 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11 1 Technical data General e Operating temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Storage temperature 30 C 60 C 22 F 140 F Water resistant 30 m 100 ft according to ISO 2281 Mineral glass User replaceable battery CR2032 Battery life time 1 year in normal use Altimeter e Display range 500 m 9000 m 1640 ft 32760 ft e Resolution 1 m 3 ft Barometer e Display range 300 1100 hPa 8 8 32 6 inHg e Resolution 1 hPa 0 03 inHg Depth meter e Depth display range 0 10 m 0 32 8 ft e Resolution 0 1m 50 Thermometer e Display range 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F e Resolution 1 C 1 F Compass e Resolution 1 11 2 Trademark Suunto Wristop Computer Suunto Core their logos and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy All rights are reserved 11 3 Copyright Copyright Suunto Oy 2007 All rights reserved This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to
25. 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 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 Its content is subject to change at any time without notice The latest version of this documentation can always be downloaded at www suunto com 51 11 4 CE The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89 336 EEC 11 5 Patent notice This product is protected US Patent application serial number 11 152 076 and corresponding patents or patent applications in other countries Additional patent applications are pending 52 12 WARRANTY 12 1 Suunto Limited Warranty Suunto warrants that during the Warranty Period Suunto ora Suunto Authorized Service Center hereinafter Service Center will at its sole discretion remedy defects in materials or workmanship free of charge either by a repairing or b replacing or c refunding subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is only valid and enforceable in the country of purchase unless local law stipulates otherwise Warranty Period The Limited Warranty Period starts at the date of original re
26. ord changes in air pressure When the barometer profile is activated the device assumes you are not moving in altitude and it will therefore not record any altitude 33 changes The altitude log will therefore be flat during this period For information on using the log recorder see Section 7 5 2 Recording logs on page 30 You can start stop and reset the altitude measurement while in the BAROMETER profile Possible real life situation Recording logs in the BAROMETER profile You are recording your altitude changes during a hike and decide to take a longer break You switch to the BAROMETER profile Since the altitude recording continues but no altitude changes are occurring you go to the log recorder view in the BAROMETER profile and stop the altitude recording 7 7 Using automatic profile The AUTOMATIC profile switches between the ALTIMETER and BAROMETER profiles according to your movements When the AUTOMATIC profile is activated auto icon appears on the upper right part of the display Depending on which profile is activated you can access the ALTIMETER or BAROMETER profile views with View When the device is moving 5 meters in altitude within 3 minutes the ALTIMETER profile is activated When the device does not move in altitude for 12 minutes the BAROMETER profile is activated Si NOTE The AUTOMATIC profile should not be activated all the time Some activities reguire the BAROMETER profile to be constantly activated e
27. pressure are presented graphically in the middle of the display The display shows the recording of the last 24 hours with a recording interval of 30 minutes When the BAROMETER profile is activated the word BARO is underlined on the display When the BAROMETER profile is activated you can access the following views with View e Temperature measures the current temperature Log recorder records the altitude changes in logs Altitude reference shows the altitude reference value Time shows the current time Empty no additional view 32 Si 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 A 7 day log of changes in sea level air pressure can be viewed in ALTI BARO memory in MENU see 9 1 Alti baro memory on page 44 Possible real life situation Using the BAROMETER profile You re still hiking and you re getting tired You decide to take a nap and you set up your tent Since your altitude will stay the same for a while you activate the BAROMETER profile When you wake up you will be able to check changes in sea level air pressure with an eye on the weather 7 6 1 Recording logs When you are recording logs in the ALTIMETER profile you can switch to the BAROMETER profile when you for example take a break during a hike The log recorder will continue recording the log but it will not rec
28. profile altitude moving weather change If your ALTIMETER profile is on and the weather changes frequently while you climb in altitude or go down in altitude the device will give you incorrect readings BAROMETER profile altitude moving If the BAROMETER profile is on for an extended period of time as you climb in altitude or go down in altitude the device assumes that you are standing still and interprets your changes in altitude as changes in sea level air pressure It will therefore give you incorrect sea level air pressure readings Possible real life situation Setting the altitude reference value You re on the second day of your two day hike You realize that you forgot to switch from the BAROMETER profile to the ALTIMETER profile when you started moving in the morning You know that the current altitude readings given by your 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 Your altitude readings are correct again 7 2 Setting profiles and reference values 7 2 1 Matching profile to activity The ALTIMETER profile should be selected when your outdoor activity involves changes in altitude e g hiking in hilly terrain The BAROMETER profile should be selected when your outdoor activity does not involve changes in altitude e g surfing sailing To get the correct readings
29. s mode Gi TIP Re calibrate the compass before each use for best possible accuracy 38 COMPASS EN Keep level rotate DE Horizontal halten drehen FR maintenir a niveau tourner mantener giro de nivel 8 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 The angle in between magnetic and true north is your declination declination 20 0 20 0 The declination value appears on most maps The location of magnetic North changes yearly so the most accurate and up to date declination value can be obtained from the internet for example the National Geophysical Data Center for the USA 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 In MENU select COMPASS 2 Turn the declination off or choose W west or E east 3 Set the declination value with and Light 40 8 2 Using compass When you are in the COMPASS mode you see two moving segments on the rim of the display These point towards North The hairline at 12 o clock shows your heading and functions as
30. tail purchase The Warranty Period is two 2 years for display devices The Warranty Period is one 1 year for accessories including but not limited to PODs and heart rate transmitters as well as for all consumable parts Exclusions and Limitations This Limited Warranty does not cover 1 a normal wear and tear b defects caused by rough handling or c defects or damage caused by misuse contrary to intended or recommended use 2 user manuals or any third party items 3 defects or alleged defects caused by the use with any product accessory software and or service not manufactured or supplied by Suunto 4 replaceable batteries This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if item 1 has been opened beyond intended use 2 has been repaired using unauthorized spare parts modified or repaired by unauthorized Service Center 53 3 serial number has been removed altered or made illegible in any way as determined at the sole discretion of Suunto 4 has been exposed to chemicals including but not limited to mosquito repellents Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted or error free or that the Product will work with any hardware or software provided by a third party Access to Suunto warranty service Access to Suunto warranty service You must have proof of purchase to access Suunto warranty service For instructions how to obtain warranty service visit www suunto com warranty contact your local aut
31. tart gt lt 1 gt dll Altitude points are recorded according to the recording interval you have chosen see Section 9 3 Choosing recording interval on page 46 To change the recording rate 1 In MENU select MEMORY 2 Select REC INTERVAL 3 Change the recording rate with and Light Si NOTE An estimation of how much time you can record is shown in the lower part of the display when you browse between the recording rates The actual recording durations may vary slightly depending on your activity during the recording period You can access your history of recorded logs including log details from LOGBOOK in MENU see Section 9 2 Viewing and locking logs on page 44 31 Gi TIP When you have stopped the log recorder you can enter the logbook and view your current recordings before you reset the recorder Possible real life situation Recording altitude 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 profile and start the log recorder when you begin the hike After the hike you stop your log recorder and reset it Now you can compare it with your previous logs 7 6 Using barometer profile The BAROMETER profile shows the current sea level air pressure This is based on the reference values given and the constantly measured absolute air pressure Changes in sea level air
32. ttings 13 backlight 15 button lock 16 button tone 14 language 15 tone guides 14 55 units 13 getting correct readings 37 incorrect readings 24 L language 15 lap 45 locking and unlocking logs 46 locking logs 44 logs locking 44 46 recording 30 33 35 unlocking 46 viewing 44 45 M memory 44 locking and unlocking logs 46 locking logs 44 recording interval 46 viewing logs 44 45 modes ALTI amp BARO 23 COMPASS 37 TIME 17 56 P profiles altimeter 28 automatic 34 barometer 32 depth meter 35 R readings correct 24 incorrect 24 recording interval 46 recording logs 30 33 S setting alarm 21 date 18 dual time 18 profiles 26 reference values 26 sunrise and sunset 19 time 18 split 45 stopwatch 20 storm alarm 28 strap adjusting length 13 sunrise and sunset 19 T technical data 50 time 18 TIME mode 17 tone guides 14 trademark 51 U using ALTI amp BARO mode 23 altitude difference measurer 29 correct readings 24 incorrect readings 24 profiles 25 26 28 32 34 35 reference values 26 storm alarm 28 weather trend indicator 27 using COMPASS mode bearing tracking 42 bezel 42 calibrating 37 compass 41 correct readings 37 setting declination value 40 views 37 using profiles altimeter 28 automatic 34 barometer 32 depth meter 35 using TIME mode 17 alarm 21 countdown timer 20 date 18 du
33. unrise and sunset times for a location that is not listed in your device select another reference city from the same time zone Select the closest city north or south from your location Possible real life situation Hiking close to Toronto You re hiking in Algonquin a huge national park north of Toronto You want to know when the sun sets so that you know when to start putting up your tent for the night You choose Toronto as your reference sunrise sunset city Your Suunto Core now tells you when the sun will set 19 6 2 Using stopwatch The stopwatch measures time Its resolution is 0 1 seconds To use the stopwatch 1 In the TIME mode select the stopwatch view 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 You start the stopwatch the instant he breaks from the blocks You stop the stopwatch the instant he crosses the finish line The result 11 3 seconds Not bad 6 3 Using countdown timer In COUNTDOWN you can set the countdown timer to count down from a preset time to zero It sounds an alarm when zero is reached The default is 5 minutes To change the default countdown time 1 In MENU select TIME DATE 2 Select COUNTDOWN 3 Set the timer minutes and seconds maximum 99 minutes and 59 seconds
34. vements 2 The arrows in the top row of the display point you in the direction you need to take in order to keep to your desired bearing The 4 symbol confirms that you are aiming towards the right direction Si NOTE Pressing Light also activates the backlight Possible real life situation Keeping to a heading visually You re hiking and you ve just climbed a steep hill Looking out over the valley below you see a cabin on another hill 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 you where to go Because the compass is active for only 40 seconds 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 43 9 USING MEMORY 9 1 Alti baro memory ALTI BARO automatically records changes in altitude or sea level air pressure for the last 7 days Information will be stored depending on which profile is active at the moment of the recording Records are stored every 30 minutes To view the records of the last 7 days 1 In MEMORY select ALTI BARO 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 BAROM
35. ven though you might be moving e g surfing In other words in certain situations you need to choose a suitable profile manually 34 7 8 Using depth meter profile You use the DEPTH METER profile when snorkeling It shows your current depth and the maximum depth you reached during a snorkeling dive The maximum depth of the device is 32 8 ft 10m When the DEPTH METER profile is activated a wave icon appears on the upper left part of the display When the DEPTH METER profile is activated you can access the following views with View e Log recorder records your snorkeling dives e Temperature measures the current temperature e Time shows the current time TIME ALTI amp BARO COMPASS 7 8 1 Recording logs in depth meter profile The log recorder in the DEPTH METER profile works similarly to the log recorder in the ALTIMETER profile but instead of recording altitude it records the depth of your snorkeling dives To record logs in the DEPTH METER profile 1 Inthe ALTI amp BARO mode select the log recorder view 35 2 Start stop and restart it with Start Stop Begin a snorkeling dive 3 When you return to the surface reset by holding pressed A CAUTION Do not push buttons while the device is under water Si NOTE You need to reset your log recorder in the ALTIMETER profile before using the log recorder in the DEPTH METER profile Otherwise your maximum depth will stay the same as your current altitude a
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