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10  USING 3D COMPASS

Suunto Ambit2 has a 3D compass that allows you to orient yourself
in relation to magnetic north. The tilt-compensated compass gives
you accurate readings even if the compass is not horizontally level.

COMPASS

 mode includes the following information:

•

middle row: compass heading in degrees

•

bottom row: toggle between the current 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 

11.6.5 Using

compass during exercise

.

10.1  Calibrating compass

COMPASS

 mode asks you to calibrate the compass before you start

using it. If you have already calibrated the compass and want to re-
calibrate it, you can access the calibration option in the options
menu.

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Summary of Contents for AMBIT2 S 2.0

Page 1: ...SUUNTO AMBIT2 2 0 USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... 6 Adjusting display contrast 20 6 Using Time mode 22 6 1 Changing time settings 22 6 2 Using GPS timekeeping 27 7 Timers 29 7 1 Activating stopwatch 29 7 2 Using stopwatch 30 7 3 Countdown timer 31 8 Navigation 33 8 1 Using GPS 33 8 1 1 Getting GPS signal 33 8 1 2 GPS grids and position formats 34 8 1 3 GPS accuracy and power saving 36 8 2 Checking your location 36 8 3 POI navigation 37 8 3 1 Add...

Page 3: ...file to activity 57 9 4 1 Setting profiles 57 9 4 2 Setting reference values 58 9 5 Using Altimeter profile 59 9 6 Using Barometer profile 60 9 7 Using Automatic profile 62 9 8 FusedAlti 63 9 9 Weather indicators 66 10 Using 3D compass 69 10 1 Calibrating compass 69 10 2 Setting declination value 71 10 3 Setting bearing lock 72 11 Using sport modes 74 11 1 Sport modes 74 11 2 Additional options in...

Page 4: ...e 92 11 7 Viewing logbook after exercise 94 11 7 1 Memory left indicator 95 11 7 2 Dynamic exercise summary 96 11 7 3 Recovery time 97 11 8 Using planned moves 98 12 Multisport training 101 12 1 Switching sport modes manually during exercise 101 12 2 Using preconfigured multisport mode 102 13 Swimming 104 13 1 Pool swimming 104 13 2 Openwater swimming 105 13 3 Teaching swimming styles to Suunto Am...

Page 5: ...are and maintenance 130 18 1 Water resistance 130 18 2 Charging the battery 131 18 3 Replacing HR belt battery 133 19 Technical specification 134 19 1 Trademark 135 19 2 FCC compliance 135 19 3 IC 136 19 4 CE 136 19 5 Copyright 136 19 6 Patent notice 137 19 7 Warranty 137 Index 141 5 ...

Page 6: ...to emphasize important information 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 ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING AN...

Page 7: ...URE YOUR SAFETY CAUTION 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 DO NOT THROW THE PRODUCT AWAY BUT TREAT IT AS ELECTRONIC WASTE TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT CAUTION DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE AS IT MAY BE DAMAGED 7 ...

Page 8: ...ograph settings signal strength pairing heart rate sport mode alarm interval timer button lock battery current screen button indicators up increase next confirm down decrease For a complete list of icons in Suunto Ambit2 see 17 Icons 8 ...

Page 9: ...cise or timer keep 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 sport 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 View change views in TIME mod...

Page 10: ...eep View pressed in TIME mode you toggle the display between light and dark This button push can be changed to instead access a specific menu option To define a shortcut 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Browse to the menu item to which you want create a shortcut 3 Keep View to create the shortcut NOTE Shortcuts cannot be created to all possible menu items such as individual logs In ...

Page 11: ...s buttons You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL Tones display Button lock TIP Select the Actions only button lock setting for sport modes to avoid accidentally starting or stopping your log When the Back Lap and Start Stop buttons are locked you can still activate the backlight by pressing Light Lock change between the displays by pressing Next and views by pr...

Page 12: ...kes up automatically when you attach it to your computer or a USB charger using the supplied USB cable Fully charging an empty battery takes about 2 3 hours Buttons are locked while the USB cable is attached To start using your watch 1 2 12 ...

Page 13: ...3 Language English 4 Step 1 4 Units 5 30 100 13 ...

Page 14: ...ing stories about your experiences Movescount allows you to transfer your recorded exercise logs from your Suunto Ambit2 to Movescount and customize the watch to best meet your needs TIP Connect to Movescount to get the latest software to your Suunto Ambit2 in case there is an update available Start by installing Moveslink 1 Go to www movescount com moveslink 2 Download install and activate the la...

Page 15: ...connected to Movescount all information including the watch settings is transferred from the watch to your Movescount account The next time you connect your Suunto Ambit2 to your Movescount account the changes in settings and sport modes you made in Movescount and in the watch will be synchronized 5 2 Updating your Suunto Ambit2 You can update your Suunto Ambit2 software automatically in Movescoun...

Page 16: ...link application without registering to Movescount However Movescount greatly extends the usability personalization and settings options of your Suunto Ambit2 It also visualizes recorded tracks and other data from your activities Therefore it is recommended to create a Movescount account in order to utilize the full potential of the watch 5 3 Custom sport modes In addition to the default sport mod...

Page 17: ... TIP You can also edit the default sport modes in Movescount You can set your watch to automatically scroll through your sport mode displays using Autoscroll Activate the feature and define how long the displays are shown on your custom sport mode in Movescount You can turn Autoscroll on or off during exercise without any effect on your Movescount settings To set Autoscroll on off during exercise ...

Page 18: ...us timers and counters available for your use If you cannot find what you need create your own App with Suunto App Designer You can create Apps for example for calculating your estimated marathon result or the slope grade of your skiing route To add Suunto Apps to your Suunto Ambit2 1 Go to the PLAN CREATE section in Movescount community and select App Zone to browse existing Suunto Apps To create...

Page 19: ...e result of its calculation while you exercise NOTE You can add up to five Suunto Apps to each sport mode 5 5 Inverting display You can invert the display of your Suunto Ambit2 from light to dark or vice versa To invert the display 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 Invert display ...

Page 20: ... by keeping View pressed while you are in TIME mode a sport mode navigating or using the stopwatch and timers 5 6 Adjusting display contrast You can increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto Ambit2 To adjust the display contrast in the settings 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Press Next to enter the GENERAL settings 20 ...

Page 21: ... 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 4 5 6 1 2 3 GENERAL Tones dis Display co Hold to exit Display contrast 20 9 Tuesday 50 GENERAL Tones di 16 30 21 ...

Page 22: ...e between weekday seconds dual time and other information with View 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 20 9 12 16 30 20 9 17 30 16 30 6 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 22 ...

Page 23: ... TIME mode display To set the time 1 In the 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 1 2 3 Time Hold to exit Hours 16 30 Time date 23 ...

Page 24: ... Go back to the settings with Back Lap or keep Next pressed to exit the options menu 1 2 3 Date Hold to exit Year 2014 Time date Setting dual time 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 ...

Page 25: ...ate 16 30 Setting alarm You can use your Suunto Ambit2 as an alarm clock To access the alarm clock and set the alarm 1 In the options menu go to GENERAL then 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 t...

Page 26: ...e by pressing Light Lock 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 Select Stop by pressing Start Stop The alarm stops and restarts the same time the following day unless you switch the alarm off in the settings 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 Stop Snooze 24h 5min NOTE When snoozing the alarm icon blinks in TIME mode 26 ...

Page 27: ...but not the hours NOTE GPS timekeeping corrects the time accurately if it is less than 7 5 minutes wrong If the time is wrong more than that GPS timekeeping corrects it to the closest 15 minutes GPS timekeeping is activated by default To deactivate it 1 In the options menu go to GENERAL then to Time date and GPS timekeeping 2 Set the GPS timekeeping on or off with Start Stop and Light Lock Accept ...

Page 28: ...1 2 3 GPS Timek Hold to exit Off Time date GPS timekeeping 28 ...

Page 29: ...ve activated the stopwatch it is shown as an additional display in TIME mode To activate deactivate the stopwatch 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to TIMERS with Light Lock and enter with Next 3 Press Next to select Stopwatch 1 2 3 TIMERS Stopwatch 20 9 Tuesday TIMERS 16 30 Lap 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 29 ...

Page 30: ...e 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 Lap 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 1 2 2 Lap 1 00 10 0 00 10 0 Lap 1 00 10 0 00 10 0 Lap 2 00 10 0 00 20 0 Lap 0 00 00 0 00 00 0 3 4 30 ...

Page 31: ... countdown timer it is shown as an additional display after the TIME mode The timer makes a short sound every second during the last 10 seconds and sounds an alarm when zero is reached To set the countdown time 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to TIMERS with Light Lock and select with Next 3 Scroll to Countdown with Light Lock and select with Next 4 Press View to adjust the coun...

Page 32: ...t minutes Countdown 0 04 59 Started 00 05 After the countdown has stopped the countdown timer display disappears after a one hour timeout To deactivate the timer go to TIMERS in the start menu and select END countdown TIP You can pause continue the countdown by pressing Start Stop 32 ...

Page 33: ...that orbit the Earth at an altitude of 20 000 km at the speed of 4 km s The built in GPS receiver in Suunto Ambit2 is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle 8 1 1 Getting GPS signal Suunto Ambit2 activates GPS automatically when you select a sport mode with the GPS functionality determine your location or start navigating 33 ...

Page 34: ...ky The GPS receiver usually works well inside tents and other thin covers However objects buildings dense vegetation or cloudy weather can reduce 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 8 1 2 GPS grids and position formats Grids are lines on a map that defi...

Page 35: ...ilitary 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 Ambit2 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 New Zealand NZTM2000 NOTE Some grids cannot be used in the areas north of ...

Page 36: ... Good 5 sec fix interval moderate power consumption OK 60 sec fix interval lowest power consumption Off no GPS fix 8 2 Checking your location Suunto Ambit2 allows you to check the coordinates of your current location using GPS To check your location 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to NAVIGATION using Start Stop and enter with Next 3 Press Next to select Location 4 Press Next to...

Page 37: ...lso 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 location as a point of interest POI Suunto Ambit2 allows you to save your current location or define a location as a POI You can navigate to a saved POI anytime for example during your exercise 37 ...

Page 38: ...op to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to NAVIGATION using Start Stop and enter with Next 3 Press Next to select Location 4 Select CURRENT or DEFINE to manually change longitude and latitude values 5 Press Start Stop to save the location 6 Select a suitable POI type for the location Scroll through the POI types with Start Stop or Light Lock Select a POI type with Next 7 Select a suitable name for the...

Page 39: ...7 8 CURRENT DEFINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 NAVIGATION NAVIGATION Location Save location Latitude Longitude 60 27182 N 24 97227 E POI type Building 01 Building 01 POI name Yes Save No 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 39 ...

Page 40: ...rcise To navigate to a POI 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to NAVIGATION using Start Stop and enter with Next 3 Scroll to POIs Points of interest using Light Lock and select with Next The watch displays the number of saved POIs and free space available for new POIs 4 Scroll to the POI you wish to navigate to with Start Stop or Light Lock and select with Next 5 Press Next to sel...

Page 41: ...the POI The watch displays the following information indicator showing the direction to your target see further explanation below your distance from the target 7 The watch informs you that you have arrived at your target 41 ...

Page 42: ... 99 free Building 01 6 7 Navigate Building 01 dst 100m At destination Building 1 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 When stationary or moving slowly 4 km h the watch shows you the direction to the POI or waypoint if navigating a route based on the compass bearing 42 ...

Page 43: ...of travel or heading is indicated by the solid lines at the top of the display Aligning these two ensures you are moving in the correct direction dst 3 2km Building 01 dst 3 2km Building 01 8 3 3 Deleting a point of interest POI To delete a POI 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Scroll to NAVIGATION using Start Stop and enter with Next 3 Scroll to POIs Points of interest using Light Lock...

Page 44: ...er of saved POIs and free space available for new POIs 4 Scroll to the POI you wish to delete with Start Stop or Light Lock and select with Next 5 Scroll to Delete with Start Stop Select with Next 6 Press Start Stop to confirm 44 ...

Page 45: ...1 2 3 4 5 NAVIGATION NAVIGATION POIs Poin 1 POIs 99 free Building 01 6 Delete Delete Yes No 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 45 ...

Page 46: ...uter to Movescount You can also record a route with your Suunto Ambit2 and upload it to Movescount see 11 6 1 Recording tracks 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 Ambit2 to your computer with the Suunto USB cable The route is transferred automatically to the watch NOTE Make sure that the r...

Page 47: ...rt menu 2 Scroll to NAVIGATION with Start Stop and enter with Next 3 Scroll to Routes with Start Stop and enter with Next The watch 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 watch displays all the waypoints on the selected route Scroll to the waypoint you want to use a...

Page 48: ...Suunto Ambit2 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 10 1 Calibrating compass After activating the compass the watch 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 watch informs ...

Page 49: ...1 2 3 NAVIGATION NAVIGATION Routes 1 routes Route01 3 Routes Route01 BEGIN END WP01 Naviate View 4 5 6 7 8 Direction Forwards Backwards GPS Found 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 49 ...

Page 50: ...9 10 Approaching BEGIN Continue to WP01 At destination END To skip a waypoint on a route 1 While you are navigating a route keep Next pressed to access the options menu 50 ...

Page 51: ...NAVIGATION Skip wayp BEGIN dst 100m 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 200 m 0 125 mi scale or larger if you are far away from the route You can change the map orientation in the watch settings under GENERAL Map 3 waypoint navigati...

Page 52: ...arrow 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 The closest POI is shown as an icon 5 scale on which the full track view is shown NOTE In the full track view the north is always upwards 52 ...

Page 53: ...headed towards dst 200m WP01 dst 200m WP01 1 2 3 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 Ambit2 to your computer with the Suunto USB cable While the settings are synchronized the route is removed automatically from ...

Page 54: ...e available when GPS has been activated If GPS is not active sunrise and sunset times are based on the last recorded GPS data 9 1 How Alti Baro works To get correct readings with ALTI BARO mode it is important to understand how Suunto Ambit2 calculates altitude and sea level air pressure Suunto Ambit2 constantly measures absolute air pressure Based on this measurement and reference values it calcu...

Page 55: ...on can be found from most topographic maps or Google Earth A sea level air pressure reference for your location can be found using the websites of national weather services If FusedAltiTM is activated the altitude reading will be corrected automatically using FusedAlti together with altitude and sea level pressure calibration For more information see 9 8 FusedAlti Absolute air pressure is measured...

Page 56: ...s 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 ALTIMETER 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...

Page 57: ...rom Barometer to Altimeter profile Your altitude readings are correct again 9 4 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 soccer sailing canoeing To get correct readings you need ...

Page 58: ...d altitude reference values 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Scroll to ALTI BARO with Light Lock and enter with Next 3 Scroll to Reference with Light Lock and enter with Next 4 The following setting options are available FusedAlti GPS is switched on and the device starts calculating altitude based on FusedAlti For more information see 9 8 FusedAlti Manual altitude Set your altitude ...

Page 59: ...ng View pressed when in ALTI BARO mode You can also set your altitude during your exercise see 11 6 4 Setting altitude during exercise 9 5 Using Altimeter profile The Altimeter profile calculates altitude based on reference values The reference value can either be sea level air pressure value or altitude reference value When the Altimeter profile is activated 59 ...

Page 60: ...me and temperature with View NOTE If you are wearing your Suunto Ambit2 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 6 Using Barometer profile The Barometer profile shows the current sea level air pressure This is based on the reference values added in the settings and the constantly measu...

Page 61: ...arometer profile is activated Suunto Ambit2 shows you the following barometric information top row the current sea level air pressure middle row a graph displaying sea level pressure data from the past 27 hours 1h recording interval bottom row toggle between temperature time and altitude reference value with View Altitude reference is the latest altitude used in ALTI BARO mode It can be the altitu...

Page 62: ...ile is active the device will automatically switch between interpreting changes in air pressure as changes in altitude or changes in weather It is not possible to measure weather and altitude changes at the same time as both cause a change in the surrounding air pressure Suunto Ambit2 senses vertical movement and switches to measuring altitude when needed When altitude is shown it is updated with ...

Page 63: ...ng the Automatic profile barometer or altimeter icons are not shown on the display 9 8 FusedAlti FusedAltiTM provides an altitude reading that is a combination of GPS and barometric altitude It minimizes the effect of temporary and offset errors in the final altitude reading NOTE By default altitude is measured with FusedAlti during exercises that use GPS and during navigation When GPS is switched...

Page 64: ...dAlti Off When the device is in TIME mode you can search a new reference for barometric altitude with FusedAlti This activates the GPS for a maximum of 15 minutes To search a new reference for barometric altitude with FusedAlti 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Scroll to ALTI BARO with Light Lock and enter with Next 3 Scroll to Reference with Light Lock and enter with Next 64 ...

Page 65: ... 16 30 1 2 3 ALTI BARO Reference 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 ALTI BARO 4 FusedAlti Sea level Manual alt ALTI BARO FusedAlti activating NOTE In good conditions it takes 4 12 minutes for the FusedAlti to activate During that time Suunto Ambit2 shows barometric altitude and is shown with the altitude reading to indicate that the altitude may not be correct 65 ...

Page 66: ...20 9 Tuesday 16 30 20 9 16 30 The weather trend indicator is comprised of two lines forming an arrow Each line represents a 3 hour period A change in barometric pressure greater than 2 hPa 0 59 inHg over three hours triggers a change the direction of the arrow For example pressure dropping heavily over the last six hours pressure was steady but rising heavily over the last three hours pressure was...

Page 67: ... drops 4 hPa 0 12 inHg or more during a 3 hour period NOTE The storm alarm does not work if you have altimeter profile activated See 9 4 1 Setting profiles To activate Storm alarm 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Scroll to ALTI BARO with Light Lock and enter with Next 3 Press Next to select Storm alarm 4 Set the storm alarm On or Off with with Start Stop or Light Lock and accept wit...

Page 68: ...pressed the alarm repeats once after five minutes The storm symbol remains on the display until the weather conditions stabilize pressure drop slows down A special lap called storm alarm is generated when a storm alarm occurs while recording an exercise TIP You can also activate or deactivate the storm alarm through the options menu in a sport mode 68 ...

Page 69: ...een the current 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 11 6 5 Using compass during exercise 10 1 Calibrating compass COMPASS mode asks you to calibrate the compass before you start using it If...

Page 70: ...Light Lock and enter with Next 4 Press Next to select Calibration 5 Turn and tilt the watch in multiple directions until the watch beeps indicated calibration is complete If the calibration is successful the text CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL is displayed If the calibration does not succeed the text CALIBRATION FAILED is displayed To retry the calibration press Start Stop 70 ...

Page 71: ...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 degrees To set the declination value 1 Keep Next pressed to enter the options ...

Page 72: ...can also enter the compass settings by keeping View pressed in COMPASS mode 10 3 Setting bearing lock You can mark the direction to your target in relation to North with the bearing lock feature To lock a bearing 1 With the compass active hold the watch in front of you and turn yourself towards your target 72 ...

Page 73: ...ates the locked bearing in relation to the North indicator solid triangle 4 Press Back Lap to clear the bearing lock 2 3 273 NW 273 NW 2 1 4 S W 4 273 NW NOTE While using the compass in an exercise mode the Back Lap button only locks and clears the bearing Exit the compass view to make a lap with Back Lap 73 ...

Page 74: ...ding on the sport different information is shown on the display during exercise For example the sport mode specifies whether FusedSpeedTM or plain GPS speed is used For more information see 14 FusedSpeed The selected sport mode also affects exercise settings such as HR limits autolap distance ALTI BARO mode and recording rate In Movescount you can create more custom sport modes edit the predefined...

Page 75: ...tion Running pace heart rate and chronograph related information Pool swimming average stroke rate max pace average SWOLF Openwater swim average stroke rate max pace Other sports speed heart rate and altitude related information Indoor training heart rate related information without GPS NOTE SWOLF is used to calculate swimming efficiency It is a combination of swim time and number of strokes over ...

Page 76: ... of interest to navigate to a POI Select Routes to navigate a route Select Logbook to navigate a route of one of your saved logs with GPS data Select ACTIVATE to set the following features on or off Select Interval off on to activate deactivate interval timer The interval timer can be added to custom sport modes in Movescount For more information see 11 6 6 Using interval timer Select Autopause of...

Page 77: ...o Ambit2 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 exercise within defined heart rate limits Peak Training Effect Using a heart rate belt enables the following additional information ...

Page 78: ...ith the device see 16 Pairing PODheart rate belt Machine wash the textile strap of the heart rate belt regularly 11 4 Putting on heart rate belt NOTE Suunto Ambit2 is compatible with Suunto ANT Comfort Belt Adjust the strap length so that the heart rate belt is tight but still comfortable Moisten the contact areas with water or gel and put on the heart rate belt Ensure the heart rate belt is cente...

Page 79: ... an exercise test under a doctor s supervision This ensures the safety and reliability of the pacemaker and heart rate 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 Ambit2 cannot receive the heart rate belt signal under water 79 ...

Page 80: ...s Next to enter EXERCISE 4 Scroll the sport mode options with Start Stop or Light Lock and select a suitable mode with Next 5 The watch automatically starts searching for a heart rate belt signal if the selected sport mode uses a heart rate belt Wait for the watch to notify that the heart rate and or GPS signal have been found or press Start Stop to select Later The watch continues to search the h...

Page 81: ...0km 00 00 00 avg0 00km 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 EXERCISE Running 11 6 During exercise Suunto Ambit2 gives you additional information during your exercise The additional information varies depending on the sport 81 ...

Page 82: ... The pause will be shown in your log as a lap mark To resume recording press Start Stop again 11 6 1 Recording tracks Depending on the sport mode you have selected your Suunto Ambit2 allows you to record various information during exercise If you are using GPS while recording a log Suunto Ambit2 will also record your track and you can view it in Movescount When you are recording your track the rec...

Page 83: ...rom start to finish The laps you have made during the exercise are shown as additional laps 11 6 3 Recording altitude Your Suunto Ambit2 stores all your movements in altitude between the start and stop time of the log If you are engaged in an activity in which your altitude changes you can record the altitude changes and view the stored information later NOTE By default altitude measurement is bas...

Page 84: ...RCISE 4 Scroll the sport 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 84 ...

Page 85: ...Cycling Mountaine Alpineskii Trekking Triathlon NAVIGATI EXERCISE LOGBOOK TIMERS 85 ...

Page 86: ... and select with Next 3 Set your altitude using Start Stop and Light Lock 4 Accept with Next 1 2 3 Altitude 28 m ALTITUDE 11 6 5 Using compass during exercise You can activate the compass and add it to a custom sport mode during your exercise To use the compass during exercise 1 While you are in a sport mode keep Next pressed to access the options menu 2 Scroll to ACTIVATE with Light Lock and sele...

Page 87: ...6 6 Using interval timer You can add an interval timer to each custom sport mode in Movescount To add the interval timer to a sport mode select the sport mode and go to Advanced settings The next time you connect your Suunto Ambit2 to your Movescount account the interval timer will be synchronized to the watch You can specify the following information in the interval timer 87 ...

Page 88: ... until it has been repeated 99 times To activate deactivate the interval timer 1 While you are in a sport mode keep Next pressed to access the options menu 2 Scroll to ACTIVATE with Light Lock and select with Next 3 Scroll to Interval with Start Stop and select with Next 4 Press Start Stop or Light Lock to set the interval timer On Off and accept with Next When the interval timer is active the int...

Page 89: ...ort mode Run a Route Run a POI from the EXERCISE menu to begin navigating immediately You can also navigate a route or to a POI during your exercise in other sport modes that have GPS activated To navigate during exercise 1 While you are in a sport mode with GPS activated keep Next pressed to access the options menu 2 Press Next to select NAVIGATION 89 ...

Page 90: ...oin To deactivate navigation go back to NAVIGATION in the options menu and select End navigation 11 6 8 Finding back during exercise Suunto Ambit2 automatically saves the starting point of your exercise if you are using GPS During exercise Suunto Ambit2 guides you back to the starting point or to the location where the GPS fix was established with the Find back functionality 90 ...

Page 91: ...NAVIGATION 3 Scroll to Find back with Start Stop and select with Next The navigation guidance is shown as the last display on the selected sport mode NAVIGATE Find back 11 6 9 Using Track back With Track back you can retrace your route at any point during an exercise Suunto Ambit2 creates temporary waypoints to guide you back to your starting point 91 ...

Page 92: ...route navigation For more information about route navigation see 8 4 3 During navigation Track back can also be used from the logbook with exercises that include GPS data Follow the same procedure as in 8 4 2 Navigating a route Scroll to LOGBOOK instead of Routes and select a log to start navigating 11 6 10 Autopause Autopause pauses the recording of your exercise when your speed is less than 2 km...

Page 93: ...topause on off during exercise 1 While you are in a sport mode keep Next pressed to access the options menu 2 Scroll to ACTIVATE with Light Lock and select with Next 3 Scroll to Autopause with Start Stop and select with Next 4 Press Start Stop or Light Lock to set autopause On Off and accept with Next ACTIVATE Autopause Autopause 93 ...

Page 94: ... Lock After stopping the exercise save the log by pressing Start Stop If you do not want to save the log press Light Lock 2 Press Next to view the exercise summary 14 2 2013 Saving exercise 1 2 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 approximatel...

Page 95: ...ogs with Start Stop or Light Lock and select a log with Next 4 Browse the summary views of the log with Next 4 Running 22 3 2013 20 48 LOGBOOK 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 11 7 1 Memory left indicator If more than 50 of the watch memory has not been synchronized Suunto Ambit2 displays a reminder when you enter the logbook 95 ...

Page 96: ...e summary The dynamic exercise summary shows the active fields from your exercise as a summary You can browse the summary views with Next The information shown on the summary depends on the sport mode you used and whether you used a heart rate belt or GPS By default all the sport modes include the following information sport mode name time date duration laps 96 ...

Page 97: ... time Suunto Ambit2 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 watch 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 L...

Page 98: ...planned move 1 Plan individual moves under MY MOVES or use or create a training program under PLAN CREATE in Movescount com and add the program to your planned moves 2 Resync with Movescount com to download planned moves to your watch 3 Follow daily guidance as well as the guidance during your planned moves to reach your targets To start a planned move 1 Press Next to check your watch to see if yo...

Page 99: ...ed move your Suunto Ambit2 provides guidance based on speed or heart rate 79bpm 189bpm Your Suunto Ambit2 also indicates when 50 and 100 of your planned target is complete When your target is complete or you have a rest day future targets are indicated by weekday if the next planned move is within a week or by date of it is more than a week away 99 ...

Page 100: ...15 km 75 min 13 10 35 min Running Friday 100 ...

Page 101: ...rval timer restarts when the sport changes 12 1 Switching sport modes manually during exercise Suunto Ambit2 allows you to switch to another sport mode during exercise without having to stop recording All the sport modes you have used during the exercise are included in the log To switch the sport mode manually during exercise 1 While you are recording your exercise keep Back Lap pressed to access...

Page 102: ...rt mode You can create your own multisport mode in Movescount and download it to your Suunto Ambit2 The multisport mode can comprise a number of different sport modes in a specific order Each sport included in the multisport mode has its own interval timer You can select Multisport Adventure racing or Triathlon as the multisport mode To use a preconfigured multisport mode 1 Press Start Stop to ent...

Page 103: ... 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 4 Press Start Stop to start recording the log 5 Keep Back Lap pressed to change to the next sport in your multisport mode 4 5 EXERCISE Triathalon 103 ...

Page 104: ...the pool length Each pool length creates a lap that is shown in Movescount as part of the log To record a swimming log in a pool 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Press Next to enter EXERCISE 3 Scroll to Pool swimming using Light Lock and select with Next 4 Select the pool size You can select the pool length from the predefined values or select the custom option to specify the pool leng...

Page 105: ...the openwater swimming mode Suunto Ambit2 measures your swimming speed using GPS and shows you real time data during the swim To record an outdoor swimming log 1 Press Start Stop to enter the start menu 2 Press Next to enter EXERCISE 3 Scroll to Openwater swim with Light Lock and select with Next 105 ...

Page 106: ... Start Stop to select Later The device continues to search for a GPS signal and once it has been found the device starts showing and recording GPS data 5 Press Start Stop to start recording your swimming log 4 5 2 1 3 dst 0 00 km avg 0 00 100m 00 00 0 EXERCISE Openwater TIP Press Back Lap to add laps manually during the swim 106 ...

Page 107: ...ING 3 Press Next to select Teach swim style 4 Scroll the swimming style options with Light Lock and Start Stop Select a suitable swimming style with Next You can exit the setting and continue your exercise by selecting END The available swimming style options are FLY butterfly BACK backstroke BREAST breaststroke FREE freestyle 5 Swim the pool length in the swimming style you selected in 6 After yo...

Page 108: ...ou can exit teaching swimming styles any time by keeping Next pressed To reset taught swimming styles back to defaults 1 In the Pool swimming mode keep Next pressed to enter the options menu 2 Press Next to select SWIMMING 3 Scroll to Reset taught styles with Start Stop and select with Next 108 ...

Page 109: ...ary NOTE Do not add the drill distance until you have finished your drill To do a drill 1 While you are recording your pool swimming log keep Next pressed to access the options menu 2 Press Next to enter SWIMMING 3 Press Next to select Drill and start swimming your drill 4 After you have finished your drill press View to adjust the total distance if necessary 2 1 3 Drill SWIMMING To end the drill ...

Page 110: ...TIP You can pause the drill by pressing Start Stop 110 ...

Page 111: ...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 during interval training If you temporarily lose GPS signal for example because buildings block the signal Suunto Ambit2 is able to continue showing accurate speed readings with the help...

Page 112: ...ost accurate readings with FusedSpeedTM only glance shortly at the watch when needed Holding the watch in front of you without moving it reduces the accuracy FusedSpeedTM is activated automatically with the following sport modes running trail running treadmill orienteering track and field 112 ...

Page 113: ... floor ball football soccer 113 ...

Page 114: ...k 3 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 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 1 2 5 You can access the following options PERSONAL BIRTH YEAR Weight Max HR GENDER GENERAL FORMATS LANGUAGE UNIT SYSTEM 114 ...

Page 115: ...GS84 Hd m m o WGS84 Hd m s s o UTM o MGRS o British BNG o Finnish ETRS TM35FIN o Finnish KKJ o Irish IG o Swedish RT90 o Swiss CH1903 o UTM NAD27 Alaska o UTM NAD27 Conus o UTM NAD83 o NZTM2000 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 115 ...

Page 116: ...e All buttons All buttons are locked Backlight can be activated in Night mode Tones o All on button tones and system tones are activated o Buttons Off only system tones are activated o All off all tones are off Backlight Mode Normal The backlight is switched on for a few seconds when you press Light Lock and when the alarm sounds Off The backlight is not switched on by pressing a button or when th...

Page 117: ... the compass declination value Map Orientation o Heading up Displays the zoomed in map with the heading pointing up o North up Displays the zoomed in map with the north pointing up NOTE The alarm will sound even when all tones are off ALTI BARO FusedAlti Set FusedAlti on off Profile altimeter barometer automatic Reference altitude sea level PAIR Bike PODs Pair a bike POD Power POD Pair a power POD...

Page 118: ...nu includes the following items INFO o Air pressure shows the current absolute air pressure and temperature o Version shows the current software and hardware version of your Suunto Ambit2 TEST o LCD test allows you to test that the LCD works properly ACTION o Power off allows you to put the watch into deep sleep o GPS reset allows you to reset GPS 118 ...

Page 119: ...oved NOTE Service menu content is subject to change without notice during updates Resetting GPS In case the GPS unit cannot find a signal you can reset GPS data in the service menu To reset GPS 1 In the service menu scroll to ACTION with Light Lock and enter with Next 2 Press Light Lock to scroll to GPS reset and enter with Next 3 Press Start Stop to confirm GPS reset or press Light Lock to cancel...

Page 120: ...POD one Power POD If you pair more PODs Suunto Ambit2 remembers the latest paired POD of each POD type The heart rate belt and or POD included in your Suunto Ambit2 package are already paired Pairing is required only if you want to use a new heart rate belt or a POD with the device To pair a POD heart rate belt 1 Activate the POD heart rate belt Bike POD rotate the tire with the installed Bike POD...

Page 121: ... and Light Lock 5 Press Next to select a POD or heart rate belt and start pairing 6 Hold your Suunto Ambit2 close to the POD belt 30 cm and wait for the device to notify that the POD belt has been paired If the pairing fails press Start Stop to retry or Light Lock to return to the pairing setting 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 PAIR HR belt HR belt PAIR PAIR Hold belt next to device 30cm 0 98ft 2 3 4 5 6 121 ...

Page 122: ...eart rate belt correctly see 11 4 Putting on heart rate belt Check that the electrode contact areas of the heart rate belt are moist For more information on pairing PODs see the POD user guide 16 1 Using Foot POD When using a foot POD the POD is auto calibrated by GPS at short intervals during exercise However the foot POD always remains the source of speed and distance when it is paired and activ...

Page 123: ...n you cross the starting line press Start Stop to start the recording 4 Run a distance of 800 1000 meters about 0 500 0 700 miles at your usual 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 pr...

Page 124: ...rt modes including running trail running treadmill orienteering and track and field If a foot POD is found at start of an exercise running cadence measured from wrist is overwritten by foot POD cadence 16 2 Calibrating power PODs and slope Suunto Ambit2 automatically calibrates your power POD when it finds the POD You can also calibrate the power POD manually at any time during an exercise To manu...

Page 125: ...ious frequency is shown in parentheses Calibration ongoing Calibration successful 120 150 If your power POD has an auto zero feature you can turn this on off through your Suunto Ambit2 To set auto zero on off 1 After the calibration is completed press Start Stop 2 Set auto zero On Off with Light Lock and accept with Next 3 Wait until the setting is completed 4 Repeat procedure if setting fails or ...

Page 126: ...o calibrate the slope 1 After the power POD calibration is complete press Start Stop 2 Set the correct value according to your power POD manual with Light Lock and accept with Next 3 Wait until the setting is completed 4 Repeat procedure if setting fails or power POD is lost 1 2 3 Calibration successful 150 150 Slope Slope 10 0 Nm Hz Setting slope 126 ...

Page 127: ...e the following icons are displayed in Suunto Ambit2 barometer altimeter chronograph settings GPS signal strength pairing heart rate sport mode alarm interval timer button lock battery current screen button indicators 127 ...

Page 128: ...crease sunrise sunset storm POI icons The following POI icons are available in Suunto Ambit2 building home car parking camp camping food restaurant cafe lodging hostel hotel water river lake coast mountain hill valley cliff forest 128 ...

Page 129: ...crossroad sight begin end geocache waypoint road trail rock meadow cave 129 ...

Page 130: ...tions on how to get your product repaired by an 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 o...

Page 131: ... never use the device for other than intended use contact an authorized Suunto service distributor or retailer for any repairs keep the device clean from dirt and sand never attempt 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 knock or drop the device 18 2 Charging the bat...

Page 132: ...0 the battery icon blinks for 30 seconds When the battery charge level is less than 2 the battery icon blinks continuously 20 9 Tuesday 16 30 Charge the battery by attaching it to your computer with the supplied USB cable or charge with a USB compatible wall charger It takes approximately 2 3 hours to fully charge an empty battery TIP Go to Movescount to change the GPS fix interval of your sport m...

Page 133: ...18 3 Replacing HR belt battery Replace the battery as illustrated here 1 2 3 4 133 ...

Page 134: ... 3 25 oz sapphire water resistance device 100 m 328 ft 10 bar water resistance HR belt 20 m 66 ft ISO 2281 lens mineral crystal glass sapphire crystal in Sapphire models power rechargeable lithium ion battery Battery life 16 50 hours depending on selected GPS accuracy Memory waypoints max 100 Radio receiver Suunto ANT and ANT TM compatible communication frequency ANT 2 457 GHz ANT 2 456 GHz modula...

Page 135: ...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 Ambit2 its logos and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy All rights are reserved 19 2 FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subje...

Page 136: ...itions 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 wristop computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC 19 5 Copyright Copyright Suunto Oy All rights reserved Suunto Suunto p...

Page 137: ...ts US 11 169 712 US 12 145 766 US 13 833 755 US 61 649 617 US 61 649 632 US 61 649 624 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 applications have been filed 19 7 Warranty SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY Suunto warrants that during the Warrant...

Page 138: ...whichever comes first 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 Suun...

Page 139: ...e 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 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 ...

Page 140: ...damages Suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service 140 ...

Page 141: ...itude recording 83 setting altitude manually 86 altitude reference value 58 autopause 92 autoscroll 17 B backlight 11 battery charging 131 HR belt 133 bearing bearing lock 72 button lock 11 buttons 9 C calibrating compass 69 Foot POD Mini 122 charging the battery 12 compass 69 calibrating 69 declination value 71 during exercise 86 countdown timer 31 custom sport modes 16 customizing 14 D display c...

Page 142: ... 94 M maintenance 130 measuring altitude FusedAlti 63 memory left indicator 95 Movescount connecting to 14 Suunto App 18 Suunto App Designer 18 Suunto App Zone 18 multisport training 101 switching sport modes manually 101 N navigating during exercise 89 finding back 90 point of interest POI 40 route 47 P pairing heart rate belt 120 POD 120 Planned moves 98 POD pairing 120 point of interest POI add...

Page 143: ...cise 81 starting exercise 80 sport modes 16 74 additional options 75 starting exercise 80 stopwatch activating 29 deactivating 29 laps 30 pausing 30 resetting 30 using 30 sunrise and sunset 54 Suunto App 18 Suunto App Designer 18 Suunto App Zone 18 Suunto Foot POD 122 swimming 104 drills 109 openwater swimming 105 pool swimming 104 teaching swimming styles 107 T time mode 22 time settings 22 GPS t...

Page 144: ...waypoints 46 47 weather storm alarm 66 weather trend 66 144 ...

Page 145: ... com 3 AUSTRALIA 61 1800 240 498 AUSTRIA 43 720 883 104 CANADA 1 800 267 7506 FINLAND 358 9 4245 0127 FRANCE 33 4 81 68 09 26 GERMANY 49 89 3803 8778 ITALY 39 02 9475 1965 JAPAN 81 3 4520 9417 NETHERLANDS 31 1 0713 7269 NEW ZEALAND 64 9887 5223 RUSSIA 7 499 918 7148 SPAIN 34 91 11 43 175 SWEDEN 46 8 5250 0730 SWITZERLAND 41 44 580 9988 UK 44 20 3608 0534 USA 1 855 258 0900 ...

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