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1 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Display icons and segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Using buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.1 Using backlight and button lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Customizing your Suunto Ambit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

6.1 Connecting to Movescount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.2 Updating your Suunto Ambit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.3 Custom modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.4 Suunto Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.5 Inverting display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.6 Adjusting display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7 Using time mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7.1 Changing time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.2 Using GPS timekeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

8.1 Using GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

8.1.1 Getting GPS signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.1.2 GPS grids and position formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

8.2 Checking your location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.3 POI navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

8.3.1 Adding your current location as a point of interest
(POI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Summary of Contents for Ambit 2.0

Page 1: ...SUUNTO AMBIT 2 0 USER GUIDE en ...

Page 2: ...ur Suunto Ambit 15 6 3 Custom modes 16 6 4 Suunto Apps 17 6 5 Inverting display 17 6 6 Adjusting display contrast 18 7 Using time mode 20 7 1 Changing time settings 20 7 2 Using GPS timekeeping 24 8 Navigation 26 8 1 Using GPS 26 8 1 1 Getting GPS signal 26 8 1 2 GPS grids and position formats 27 8 2 Checking your location 29 8 3 POI navigation 29 8 3 1 Adding your current location as a point of i...

Page 3: ...ing Alti Baro mode 48 9 1 How Alti Baro works 48 9 1 1 Getting correct readings 49 9 1 2 Getting incorrect readings 49 9 2 Matching profile to activity 50 9 2 1 Setting profiles 51 9 2 2 Setting reference values 51 9 3 Using Altimeter profile 52 9 4 Using Barometer profile 53 9 5 Using Automatic profile 54 10 Using 3D compass 56 10 1 Calibrating compass 56 10 2 Setting declination value 58 11 Stop...

Page 4: ...sing compass during exercise 74 12 6 5 Using interval timer 75 12 6 6 Navigating during exercise 76 12 6 7 Finding back during exercise 77 12 7 Viewing logbook after exercise 78 12 7 1 After exercise with heart rate belt 80 12 7 2 After exercise without heart rate belt 81 12 7 3 Recovery time 81 13 FusedSpeed 83 Use example Running and biking with FusedSpeedTM 85 14 Adjusting settings 86 14 1 Serv...

Page 5: ...placing HR belt battery 107 19 Technical specifications 108 General 108 Memory 108 Radio receiver 108 Barometer 109 Altimeter 109 Thermometer 109 Chronograph 109 Compass 109 GPS 109 19 1 Trademark 109 19 2 FCC compliance 110 19 3 IC 110 19 4 CE 110 19 5 Copyright 110 19 6 Patent notice 111 19 7 Warranty 111 Index 115 5 en ...

Page 6: ...formation TIP is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and functions of the device Safety precautions 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 WARNING ALWAYSCONSULTYOURDOCTORBEFOREBEGINNINGANEXERCISE PROGRAM OVEREXERTION M...

Page 7: ...TION DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND TO THE PRODUCT AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE CAUTION DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT ON THE PRODUCT AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE CAUTION DONOTTHROWTHEPRODUCTAWAY BUTTREATITASELECTRONIC WASTE TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT CAUTION DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE AS IT MAY BE DAMAGED 7 en ...

Page 8: ...titude navigation speed heart rate weather conditions it s all at your fingertips Personalize your device selecting just what you need to get the most out of your next adventure The new Suunto Ambit conquering new territory with the world s first GPS for Explorers 8 ...

Page 9: ...3 DISPLAY ICONS AND SEGMENTS For a complete list of icons in Suunto Ambit see Chapter 16 Icons on page 97 9 en ...

Page 10: ...eep pressed to stop and save an exercise increase a value or move up in the settings Next change between displays keep pressed to access exit the options menu keep pressed to access exit the options menu in the exercise modes accept a setting Light Lock activate the backlight keep pressed to lock unlock the buttons decrease a value or move down in the settings 10 ...

Page 11: ...e Chapter 14 Adjusting settings on page 86 To activate the backlight In Normal mode press Light Lock to activate the backlight The backlight stays on for a few seconds In Toggle mode press Light Lock to activate the backlight The backlight stays on until you press Light Lock again In Night mode press any button to activate the backlight Keep Light Lock pressed to lock or unlock the buttons When th...

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Page 13: ...g it to a mains socket using the optional Suunto wall charger Fully charging an empty battery takes about 2 3 hours First time charging may take longer During charging with the USB cable the buttons are locked NOTE Do not remove the cable until the battery has been fully charged to ensure longer battery lifetime Battery full notification is displayed when the charging is complete 13 en ...

Page 14: ...nt allows you to transfer your recorded exercise logs from your Suunto Ambit to Movescount and customize the device to best meet your needs TIP Connect to Movescount to get the latest software to your Suunto Ambit in case there is an update available Start by installing Moveslink 1 Go to www movescount com moveslink 2 Download install and activate Moveslink NOTE A Moveslink icon is visible on your...

Page 15: ...device settings is transferred from the device to your Movescount account The next time you connect your Suunto Ambit to your Movescount account the changes in settings and exercise modes you made in Movescount and in the device will be synchronized 6 2 Updating your Suunto Ambit You can update your Suunto Ambit software automatically in Movescount NOTE When you update your Suunto Ambit software a...

Page 16: ...itisrecommendedtocreateaMovescount account in order to utilize the full potential of the device 6 3 Custom modes In addition to the default exercise modes stored in the device see Section12 1 Exercise modes on page 63 you can create and edit custom exercise modes in Movescount A custom mode can contain 1 to 8 different exercise mode displays You can choose which data appears on each display from a...

Page 17: ...pp go to the TOOLS section of your profile and select App Designer 2 Add Suunto App to a custom exercise mode Connect your Suunto Ambit to your Movescount account to synchronize Suunto App to the device The added Suunto App will show the result of its calculation while you exercise NOTE You can add one Suunto App to each exercise mode Each exercise mode on your Suunto Ambit can have a different Su...

Page 18: ...ust the display contrast in the settings 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Press Next to enter the GENERAL settings 3 Press Next to enter Tones display 4 Scroll to Display contrast with Light Lock and enter with Next 5 Increase the contrast with Start Stop or decrease it with Light Lock 6 Go back to the settings with Back Lap or keep Next pressed to exit the options menu 18 ...

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Page 20: ...information top row date middle row time bottom row toggle between seconds dual time and weekday with View 7 1 Changing time settings To access the time settings 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Press Next to enter GENERAL 3 Scroll to Time date using Start Stop and enter with Next 20 ...

Page 21: ...options menu go to GENERAL then to Time date and Time 2 Change the hour and minute values with Start Stop and Light Lock Accept with Next 3 Go back to the settings with Back Lap or keep Next pressed to exit the options menu Setting date The current date is shown on the top row of the TIME mode display 21 en ...

Page 22: ...Dual time allows you to keep track of the current time in a second time zone for example when travelling Dual time is displayed on the bottom row of the TIME mode display and you can access it by pressing View To set the dual time 1 In the options menu go to GENERAL then to Time date and Dual time 2 Change the hour and minute values with Start Stop and Light Lock Accept with Next 3 Go back to the ...

Page 23: ...en to Time date and Alarm 2 Set the alarm on or off with Start Stop or Light Lock Accept with Next 3 Set the hours and minutes with Start Stop and Light Lock Accept with Next 4 Go back to the settings with Back Lap or keep Next pressed to exit the options menu When the alarm is switched on the alarm symbol is shown on most of the displays 23 en ...

Page 24: ...he same time the following day unless you switch the alarm off in the settings NOTE When snoozing the alarm icon blinks in TIME mode 7 2 Using GPS timekeeping GPS timekeeping corrects the offset between your Suunto Ambit and the GPS time GPS timekeeping corrects the time automatically once a day or after you have adjusted the time manually Also the dual time is corrected NOTE GPS timekeeping corre...

Page 25: ...t GPS timekeeping corrects it to the closest 15 minutes To activate GPS timekeeping 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Press Next to enter GENERAL 3 Scroll to Time date and then to GPStimekeeping using Start Stop Enter with Next 4 SetGPStimekeepingOnwith StartStop or LightLock Acceptwith Next 25 en ...

Page 26: ... that orbit the Earth at an altitude of 20 000 km at the speed of 4 km s Thebuilt inGPSreceiverinSuuntoAmbitisoptimizedforwristuseandreceives data from a very wide angle 8 1 1 Getting GPS signal Suunto Ambit activates GPS automatically when you select an exercise mode with the GPS functionality determine your location or start navigating 26 ...

Page 27: ...rks well inside tents and other thin covers However objects buildings densevegetationorcloudyweathercanreduce the GPS signal reception quality GPS signal does not penetrate any solid constructions or water Therefore do not try to activate GPS for example inside buildings caves or under water To recover from GPS failures reset GPS see Section 14 1 Service menu on page 89 8 1 2 GPS grids and positio...

Page 28: ...entation MGRS Military Grid Reference System is an extension of UTM and consists of a grid zone designator 100 000 meter square identifier and a numerical location Suunto Ambit also supports the following local grids British BNG Finnish ETRS TM35FIN Finnish KKJ Irish IG Swedish RT90 Swiss CH1903 UTM NAD27 Alaska UTM NAD27 Conus UTM NAD83 NOTE Somegridscannotbeusedintheareasnorthof84 Nandsouthof80 ...

Page 29: ...a GPS signal and displays GPS found after acquiring the signal After that your current coordinates are shown on the display TIP You can also check your location while you are recording an exercise by keeping Next pressed to access the options menu 8 3 POI navigation 8 3 1 Adding your current location as a point of interest POI Suunto Ambit allows you to save your current location as a POI You can ...

Page 30: ... a POI 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to LOCATION using Start Stop and enter with Next 3 The device starts searching for a GPS signal and displays GPS found after acquiringthesignal Yourcurrentcoordinatesarenowshownonthedisplay 4 Press Start Stop to save the location 5 Select a suitable POI type for the location Scroll through the POI types with Start Stop or Light Lock Select...

Page 31: ...TIP You can also add POIs by selecting NAVIGATION in the start menu 31 en ...

Page 32: ...of interest The device shows the number of POIs currently stored in the device and the amount of space available for new POIs 4 Scroll to Define location using Light Lock and select with Next The device shows the coordinates of the location where the last GPS fix was taken 5 Edit the latitude values with Start Stop and Light Lock Accept the values with Next 6 Edit the longitude values with Start S...

Page 33: ...TIP When scrolling the menu options you can increase the speed by keeping Start Stop or Light Lock pressed until the options start to scroll faster 33 en ...

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Page 35: ... 4 The POIs are grouped by type Scroll to the desired POI type with Start Stop or Light Lock Select with Next 5 The device displays all the POIs saved under the selected POI type Scroll to the POI you wish to navigate to with Start Stop or Light Lock and select with Next 6 Press Next to select Navigate If you are using the compass for the first time you need to calibrate it For more information se...

Page 36: ... you are headed towards your deviation from the heading in degrees 0 is the correct heading or alternatively your current heading in cardinal N S W E and half cardinal NE NW SE SW points 8 The device informs you that you have arrived at your destination 36 ...

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Page 38: ... a POI 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to NAVIGATION using Start Stop and enter with Next 3 Press Next to enter POIs Points of interest The device displays the number of saved POIs and free space available for new POIs 4 The POIs are grouped by type Scroll to the desired POI type with Start Stop or Light Lock Select with Next 5 The device displays all the POIs saved under the s...

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Page 40: ...Movescount You can also record a route with your Suunto Ambit and upload it to Movescount see Section 12 6 1 Recording tracks on page 70 To add a route 1 Go to www movescount com Follow the instructions on how to import or create a route 2 Activate Moveslink and connect your Suunto Ambit to your computer with the Suunto USB cable The route is transferred automatically to the device NOTE Make sure ...

Page 41: ...art Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to NAVIGATION with Start Stop and enter with Next 3 Scroll to Routes with Light Lock and enter with Next The device displays the number of saved routes and after that a list of all your routes 4 Scroll to the route you want to navigate with Start Stop or Light Lock Select with Next 5 The device displays all the waypoints on the selected route Scroll to the...

Page 42: ...navigates the route backwards from the last to the first waypoint 8 If you are using the compass for the first time you need to calibrate it For more information see Section 10 1 Calibrating compass on page 56 After activating the compass the device starts searching for a GPS signal and displays GPS found after acquiring the signal 9 Start navigating to the first waypoint on the route The device i...

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Page 45: ...avigating directly to the next waypoint on the route 8 4 3 During navigation During navigation press View to scroll the following views 1 the full track view showing the whole route 2 zoomed in view of the route By default the zoomed in view is scaled to a 500 m 0 25 mi scale or larger if you are far away from the route You can change the map orientation in the settings see Chapter 14 Adjusting se...

Page 46: ...row indicating your location and pointing to the direction of your heading 2 the next waypoint on the route 3 the first and last waypoint on the route 4 POIs that are located close to the route The closest POI is shown as an icon 5 scale on which the full track view is shown 46 ...

Page 47: ...stance to the next waypoint 3 the next waypoint you are headed towards 8 4 4 Deleting a route You can delete and disable routes in Movescount To delete a route 1 Go to www movescount com and follow the instructions on how to delete or disable a route 2 Activate Moveslink and connect your Suunto Ambit to your computer with the Suunto USB cable While the settings are synchronized the route is remove...

Page 48: ...which profile is activated when you are in ALTI BARO mode 9 1 How Alti Baro works To get correct readings with ALTI BARO mode it is important to understand how Suunto Ambit calculates altitude and sea level air pressure Suunto Ambit constantly measures absolute air pressure Based on this measurement and reference values it calculates altitude or sea level air pressure CAUTION Keep the area around ...

Page 49: ...olute air pressure and known altitude reference Sea level air pressure Absolute air pressure and known sea level air pressure Altitude Changesinlocalweatherconditionswillaffectaltitudereadings Iflocalweather changes often it is advisable to reset the current altitude reference value frequently preferably before starting your journey when the reference values are available As long as the local weat...

Page 50: ...he 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 Ambit are wrong So you hike to the nearest location shown on your topographic map for which an altitude reference value is provided You correct your Suunto Ambit altitude ...

Page 51: ...tting profiles To set the ALTI BARO profile 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Scroll to ALTI BARO with Light Lock and enter with Next 3 Select Profile with Next 4 Scroll the profile options Automatic Altimeter Barometer with Start Stop or Light Lock Select a profile with Next 9 2 2 Setting reference values To set the sea level pressure and altitude reference values 1 Keep Next presse...

Page 52: ...lues The reference value can either be sea level air pressure value or altitude reference value When the Altimeter profile is activated the altimeter icon is shown on the display For information on setting the profile see Section 9 2 1 Setting profiles on page 51 When the Altimeter profile is activated you can access the following views top row your current altitude middle row altitude information...

Page 53: ... information on setting the reference values see Section 9 2 2 Setting reference values on page 51 Changes in the sea level air pressure are presented graphically in the middle row of the display The display shows the recording of the last 27 hours with a recording interval of 1 hour When the Barometer profile is activated the barometer icon is shown on the display For information on setting the A...

Page 54: ...de logged in the Automatic profile before changing to the Barometer profile NOTE If you are wearing your Suunto Ambit 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 9 5 Using Automatic profile TheAutomaticprofileswitchesbetweentheAltimeterandBarometerprofiles accordingtoyourmovements WhentheAu...

Page 55: ...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 If you are moving in altitude more than 5 meters of vertical movement within 3 minutes Suunto Ambit interprets all pressure changes as movements in altitude Depending on which profile is a...

Page 56: ...rrent heading in cardinal N S W E and half cardinal NE NW SE SW points time and empty view with View The compass will switch itself to power saving mode after one minute Reactivate it with Start Stop For information on using compass during exercise see Section 12 6 4 Using compass during exercise on page 74 10 1 Calibrating compass COMPASS mode asks you to calibrate the compass before you start us...

Page 57: ...ration To calibrate the compass 1 Keep the device as level as possible and rotate it until the outer rim segments of the display are filled and you hear a sound confirming the calibration was successful The text Level is blinking on the display when the device is not leveled 2 The tilt calibration starts automatically after a successful level calibration Keep the device tilted at 90º until you hea...

Page 58: ... 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 www magnetic declination com 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 degree...

Page 59: ...5 Turn the declination off by selecting or select W west or E east 6 Set the declination value with Start Stop or Light Lock 7 Press Next to accept the setting 59 en ...

Page 60: ...ter you have activated the stopwatch it is shown as the last display after the TIME ALTI BARO and COMPASS modes To activate deactivate the stopwatch 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to STOPWATCH with Light Lock and select with Next 3 Set the stopwatch to On Off with Start Stop or Light Lock Accept with Next 60 ...

Page 61: ... Start Stop to start measuring time 2 Press Back Lap to make a lap or press Start Stop to pause the stopwatch To view the lap times press Back Lap when the stopwatch is paused 3 Press Start Stop to continue 4 To reset the time keep Start Stop pressed when the stopwatch is paused 61 en ...

Page 62: ...stopwatch is running you can press View toswitchbetweenthetimeandlaptimeshownonthebottom row of the display scroll the TIME ALTI BARO and COMPASS modes with Next enter the options menu by keeping Next pressed 62 ...

Page 63: ...se mode from the predefined custom modes Depending on the sport different information is shown on the display during exercise For example the custom exercise mode specifies whether FusedSpeedTM or plain GPS speed is used For more information see Chapter 13 FusedSpeed on page 83 The selected exercise mode also affects exercise settings such as HR limits autolap distance ALTI BARO mode and recording...

Page 64: ...edinformation 60 sec GPS fix 12 2 Additional options in exercise modes While in an exercise mode keep Next pressed to access additional options to be used during your exercise Select LOCATION to check the coordinates of your current location or save it as a POI Select NAVIGATION to navigate to a POI or a route or to add a new POI For more information about navigation see Chapter 8 Navigation on pa...

Page 65: ...ied in Movescount 12 3 Using heart rate belt A heart rate belt can be used during exercise When you use a heart rate belt Suunto Ambit gives you more information about your activities Using a heart rate belt enables the following additional information during exercise heart rate in real time average heart rate in real time heart rate in graph form calories burned during exercise guidance to exerci...

Page 66: ...ctrode areas of the heart rate belt are moist Replace the battery of the heart rate belt if problems persist Re pairyourheartratebeltwiththedevice seeChapter15PairingPOD heart rate belt on page 92 Machine wash the textile strap of the heart rate belt regularly 12 4 Putting on heart rate belt NOTE Suunto Ambit is compatible with Suunto ANT Comfort Belt Adjust the strap length so that the heart rate...

Page 67: ...mend an exercise test under a doctor s supervision Thisensuresthesafetyandreliabilityofthepacemakerandheartrate belt when being used simultaneously Exercise may include some risk especially for those who have been inactive We strongly advise you to consult your doctor prior to beginning a regular exercise program NOTE Suunto Ambit cannot receive the heart rate belt signal under water 67 en ...

Page 68: ...ionabouttheexercisemode options see Section 12 1 Exercise modes on page 63 5 The device automatically starts searching for a heart rate belt signal if the selected exercise mode uses a heart rate belt Wait for the device to notify that the heart rate and or GPS signal have been found or press Start Stop to select Later The device continues to search the heart rate GPS signal Once the heart rate GP...

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Page 70: ...ditional views To avoid accidentally stopping your log recording or making unwanted laps lock the buttons by keeping Light Lock pressed Press Start Stop to pause recording The pause will be shown in your log as a lap mark To resume recording press Start Stop again 12 6 1 Recording tracks Dependingontheexercisemodeyou have selected yourSuuntoAmbit allows you to record various information during exe...

Page 71: ...stonelap yourexercisefrom starttofinish Thelapsyouhavemadeduringtheexerciseareshownasadditional laps 12 6 3 Recording altitude Your Suunto Ambit stores all your movements in altitude between the start andstoptimeofthelog Ifyouareengagedinanactivityinwhichyouraltitude changes you can record the altitude changes and view the stored information later You can also make laps during recording Your laps ...

Page 72: ...rcise modes with Start Stop or Light Lock and select a suitable mode with Next 5 Wait for the device to notify that the heart rate and or GPS signal have been found or press Start Stop to select Later The device continues to search the heart rate GPS signal Press Start Stop to start recording the log TIP Make a custom mode without heart rate in Movescount for recording exercises without heart rate...

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Page 74: ...cise 1 While you are recording your exercise keep Next pressed to access the options menu 2 Scroll to ACTIVATE with Light Lock and select with Next 3 Scroll to Compass OFF with Light Lock and select with Next 4 Press Start Stop or Light Lock to set the compass On and accept with Next The compass is shown as the last display on the custom exercise mode 74 ...

Page 75: ...HIGH and LOW interval the duration or distance for both interval types the number of times the intervals are repeated NOTE If you do not set the number of repetitions for the intervals in Movescount the interval timer will continue until it has been repeated 99 times To activate deactivate the interval timer 1 While you are in a custom exercise mode keep Next pressed to access the options menu 2 S...

Page 76: ...o navigate during exercise 1 While you are recording your exercise keep Next pressed to access the options menu 2 Press Next to select NAVIGATION 3 Press Next to select POIs Points of interest or scroll to Routes with Light Lock and select with Next Thenavigationguidanceisshownasthelastdisplayonthecustomexercise mode 76 ...

Page 77: ...gation with Start Stop and accept with Next 12 6 7 Finding back during exercise Suunto Ambit automatically saves the starting point of your exercise if you are using GPS During exercise Suunto Ambit guides you back to the starting point or to the location where the GPS fix was established with the Findback functionality 77 en ...

Page 78: ...sed to access the options menu 2 Press Next to select NAVIGATION 3 Scroll to Find back with Start Stop and select with Next Thenavigationguidanceisshownasthelastdisplayonthecustomexercise mode 12 7 Viewing logbook after exercise You can view the summary of your exercise after you have stopped recording 78 ...

Page 79: ...cise summary You can also view the summaries of all your saved exercises in the logbook In the logbook the exercises are listed according to time and the latest exercise is shown first The logbook can store approximately 15 hours of exercises with 1 second s GPS fix and data collection interval To view the summary of your exercise in the logbook 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll ...

Page 80: ...includes the following information start time and date of the log duration number of laps distance exercise with GPS ascent average speed exercise with GPS descent peak heart rate average heart rate calories burned Peak Training Effect recovery time TIP You can access more detailed data in Movescount 80 ...

Page 81: ...y time Suunto Ambit always shows your current cumulative recovery time from all your saved exercises The recovery time indicates how long it takes for you to fully recover and be ready to exercise with full intensity As your recovery time decreases or increases the device updates it in real time To view your current recovery time 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to LOGBOOK with ...

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Page 83: ...ngs at steady running speeds and a quicker response to changes in speed FusedSpeedTM will benefit you the most when you need highly reactive speed readings during training for example when running on uneven terrain or duringintervaltraining IfyoutemporarilyloseGPSsignal forexample because buildings block the signal Suunto Ambit is able to continue showing accurate speed readings with the help of t...

Page 84: ...uratereadingswithFusedSpeedTM onlyglanceshortly at the device when needed Holding the device in front of you without moving it reduces the accuracy FusedSpeedTM is activated automatically with the following exercise modes trail running triathlon running soccer orienteering multisport 84 ...

Page 85: ...dTM noticesthatthewrist acceleration is not giving valid speed readings The device automatically deactivates FusedSpeedTM and provides purely GPS based speed data for biking When you change to running after biking FusedSpeedTM will be automatically activated NOTE FusedSpeedTM onlyworksproperlywhenusingthesameexercisemode when switching between the activities 85 en ...

Page 86: ... Press Next to enter a setting 4 Press Start Stop and Light Lock to adjust the setting values 5 Press Back Lap to return to the previous view in the settings or keep Next pressed to exit the options menu You can access the following options PERSONAL settings Weight Max HR NAVIGATION POIs Points of interest Routes GENERAL settings Formats Unit system 86 ...

Page 87: ...4 Hd m m WGS84 Hd m s s UTM MGRS British BNG Finnish ETRS TM35FIN Finnish KKJ Irish IG Swedish RT90 Swiss CH1903 UTM NAD27 Alaska UTM NAD27 Conus UTM NAD83 Time format 12 h or 24 h Date format dd mm yy mm dd yy Time date GPS timekeeping on or off Dual time hours and minutes Alarm on off hours and minutes Time hours and minutes Date year month day 87 en ...

Page 88: ...ight is not switched on by pressing a button or when the alarm sounds Night The backlight is switched on for a few seconds when you press any button and when the alarm sounds Using the Night mode significantly reduces battery duration Toggle The backlight is switched on when you press Light Lock It stays on until you press Light Lock again Brightness Adjust backlight brightness in percentages Disp...

Page 89: ...R settings Bike POD Pair a Bike POD HR belt Pair a HR belt Cadence POD Pair a Cadence POD 14 1 Service menu To access the service menu keep Back Lap and Start Stop pressed simultaneously until the device enters the service menu The service menu includes the following items INFO Airpressure showsthecurrentabsoluteairpressureandtemperature Version shows the current software and hardware version of y...

Page 90: ...u can put your Suunto Ambit into sleep mode if you are not using it for a while to save battery duration To put the device into sleep mode 1 In the service menu scroll to ACTION with Light Lock and enter with Next 2 Press Next to select Sleep mode 3 Press Start Stop to confirm or press Light Lock to cancel To activate the device from sleep mode press any button NOTE The device switches to power sa...

Page 91: ...s Start Stop to confirm GPS reset or press Light Lock to cancel 14 2 Changing language The default language in your Suunto Ambit is English To change the language connect the device to your computer and download additional languages from Movescount The languages available are English French Spanish German Finnish Swedish Italian Portuguese and Dutch 91 en ...

Page 92: ...OD heart rate belt 1 Activate the POD heart rate belt Heart rate belt moisten the contact areas and put on the belt Bike POD rotate the tire with the installed Bike POD Cadence POD rotate the bike pedal with the installed Cadence POD Foot POD tilt Foot POD 90 degrees 2 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 3 Scroll to PAIR with Light Lock and enter with Next 4 Scroll the accessory options Bi...

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Page 94: ...rate belt pairing fails If the heart rate belt pairing fails try the following Check that the strap is connected to the module Check that you are wearing the heart rate belt correctly see Section 12 4 Putting on heart rate belt on page 66 Check that the electrode contact areas of the heart rate belt are moist 94 ...

Page 95: ...al pace for example two laps on a 400 meter track 5 Press Start Stop when you reach the finish line to pause the recording 6 Press Back Lap to stop recording After stopping the exercise save the log by pressing Start Stop If you do not want to save the log press Light Lock Scroll with Next through summary views until you reach the distance summary Adjust the distance shown on the display to the ac...

Page 96: ...rate Suunto Bike POD in Movescount set the bike tire circumference in Movescount Movescount calculates a calibration factor The default calibration factor is 1 0 which stands for a 26 cross country bike tire 96 ...

Page 97: ...16 ICONS For example the following icons are displayed in Suunto Ambit barometer altimeter chronograph settings GPS signal strength pairing heart rate exercise mode alarm interval timer 97 en ...

Page 98: ...button lock battery current screen button indicators up increase next confirm down decrease POI icons The following POI icons are available in Suunto Ambit building home car parking camp camping 98 ...

Page 99: ...food restaurant cafe lodging hostel hotel water river lake coast mountain hill valley cliff forest crossroad sight begin end geocache waypoint 99 en ...

Page 100: ...road trail rock meadow cave 100 ...

Page 101: ...ing a more accurate reading at steady running speeds and a quicker response to changes in speed FusedSpeedTM is meant for running and other similar type of activities FusedSpeedTM A grid system is a set of lines that cross each other at right angles on a map Grid systems allow you to locate or report on a specific point on the map Grid Go to Movescount to specify your upper and lower heart rate li...

Page 102: ...ty training at a constant intensity level It is not ideal for quantifying low intensity workouts Base endurance training regardless of how long and tiring the session is will have a low Peak Training Effect Peak Training Effect Position coordinates of a single point stored in Suunto Ambit memory Point of interest POI Exact map coordinates of a given position Position A route consists of several wa...

Page 103: ...an find Suunto App Designer in Movescount Suunto App Designer You can find existing Suunto Apps in Suunto App Zone in Movescount You can browse Suunto App Zone also without registering to Movescount Suunto App Zone Track is the path traversed by the user Track Position coordinates of a point in a route A route consists of several waypoints Waypoint 103 en ...

Page 104: ...n authorized Suunto Service if needed Do not repair the unit yourself Alternatively you may contact Suunto Contact Center at the phone number listed on the last page of this document Suunto s qualified customer support staff will help you and if needed troubleshoot your product during the call Use only original Suunto accessories damage caused by non original accessories is not covered by warranty...

Page 105: ...pt to open the case yourself avoid subjecting the device to rapid air and water temperature changes always clean your device with fresh water if subjected to salt water never direct water pressure flow towards buttons never knock or drop the device 18 2 Charging the battery The battery duration on a single charge depends on how Suunto Ambit is used Thedurationrangesfrom15to50hoursormore Withbasicw...

Page 106: ...harge is 50 hours The battery icon indicates the charge level of the battery When the battery charge level is less than 10 the battery icon blinks for 30 seconds When the battery charge level is less than 2 the battery icon blinks continuously ChargethebatterybyattachingittoyourcomputerwiththeSuuntoUSBcable or charge with the USB compatible Suunto wall charger It takes approximately 2 3 hours to f...

Page 107: ...18 3 Replacing HR belt battery Replace the battery as illustrated here 107 en ...

Page 108: ...SO 2281 water resistance HR belt 20 m 66 ft ISO 2281 lens mineral crystal glass power rechargeable lithium ion battery battery duration single charge 15 hours with 1 sec GPS fix 50 hours with 60 sec GPS fix 30 days in ALTI BARO COMPASS mode without GPS GPS tracking mode with new battery in 20 C Memory waypoints max 100 Radio receiver Suunto ANT and ANT TM compatible communication frequency 2 465 G...

Page 109: ...splay range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F resolution 1 C 1 F Chronograph resolution 1 s until 9 59 59 after that 1 min Compass resolution 1 degree 18 mils GPS technology SiRF star IV resolution 1 m 3 ft 19 1 Trademark Suunto Ambit its logos and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy All rights are reserved 109 en ...

Page 110: ...your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations 19 3 IC This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 19 4 CE Suunto Oy hereby declares that this wri...

Page 111: ...d at www suunto com 19 6 Patent notice This product is protected by pending patent applications and their corresponding national rights US 11 169 712 US 12 145 766 US 61 649 617 US 61 649 632 FI20116231 USD 603 521 EP 11008080 EU designs 001296636 0001 0006 001332985 0001 or 001332985 0002 USD 29 313 029 USD 667 127 HR belt US 7 526 840 US 11 808 391 US 13 071 624 US 61 443 731 Additional patent a...

Page 112: ...is 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 This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if item...

Page 113: ...upport staff will help you and if needed troubleshoot your product during the call Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws this Limited Warrantyisyoursoleandexclusiveremedyandisinlieuofallotherwarranties expressed or implied Suunto shall not be liable for special incidental punitive or consequential damages including but not limited to loss of anticipat...

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Page 115: ...profiles 50 51 recording altitude 71 reference value 50 51 altitude reference value 51 B backlight 11 battery charging 105 button lock 11 buttons 10 C calibrating compass 56 Foot POD Mini 95 Suunto Bike POD 95 charging the battery 13 compass 56 calibrating 56 declination value 58 during exercise 74 connecting to 14 customizing 14 custom modes 16 D display contrast 18 dual time 22 during exercise 7...

Page 116: ...g 27 GPS timekeeping 24 grids 27 H heart rate belt 65 66 pairing 92 I icons 97 interval timer 75 inverting display 17 L language 91 laps 70 location 29 logbook 78 M maintenance 104 Movescount 14 Suunto App 17 Suunto App Designer 17 Suunto App Zone 17 N navigating during exercise 76 finding back 77 point of interest POI 35 route 41 troubleshooting 27 P pairing heart rate belt 92 POD 92 POD pairing ...

Page 117: ...leting 47 navigating 41 S sea level pressure value 51 service menu 89 settings 86 alarm 23 date 21 dual time 22 GPS timekeeping 24 time 20 21 sleep mode 90 starting exercise 68 stopwatch activating 60 deactivating 60 laps 61 pausing 61 resetting 61 using 61 Suunto App 17 Suunto App Designer 17 Suunto App Zone 17 T time mode 20 time settings 20 GPS timekeeping 24 troubleshooting heart rate signal 6...

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