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Summary of Contents for CORE

Page 1: ...SUUNTO CORE USER GUIDE en ...

Page 2: ...Menu 11 Backlight 11 Button lock 12 Changing values 12 5 General settings 13 5 1 Adjusting strap length 13 5 2 Changing units 13 5 3 Changing general settings 14 5 3 1 Button tone 14 5 3 2 Tone guides 14 5 3 3 Backlight 15 5 3 4 Language 15 5 3 5 Activating button lock 16 6 Using time mode 17 6 1 Changing time settings 17 6 1 1 Setting time 18 2 ...

Page 3: ...ting profiles and reference values 25 7 2 1 Matching profile to activity 25 7 2 2 Setting profiles 26 7 2 3 Setting reference values 26 7 3 Using weather trend indicator 27 7 4 Activating storm alarm 28 7 5 Using altimeter profile 28 7 5 1 Using altitude difference measurer 29 7 5 2 Recording logs 30 7 6 Using barometer profile 32 7 6 1 Recording logs 33 7 7 Using automatic profile 34 7 8 Using de...

Page 4: ...g 42 9 Using memory 44 9 1 Alti baro memory 44 9 2 Viewing and locking logs 44 9 2 1 Viewing logs 45 9 2 2 Locking and unlocking logs 46 9 3 Choosing recording interval 46 10 Replacing battery 48 11 Specifications 50 11 1 Technical data 50 11 2 Trademark 51 11 3 Copyright 51 11 4 CE 52 11 5 Patent notice 52 12 Warranty 53 12 1 Suunto Limited Warranty 53 Index 55 4 ...

Page 5: ...product NOTE is used to emphasize important information Safety precautions WARNING DO NOT USE FOR SCUBA DIVING WARNING ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY OCCUR WHEN PRODUCT IS IN CONTACT WITH SKIN EVEN THOUGH OUR PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS IN SUCH EVENT STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT A DOCTOR CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAPID TEMPERATURE CHANGES CAUTION DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ...

Page 6: ...CAUTION DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT CAUTION TREAT AS ELECTRONIC WASTE CAUTION DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP 6 ...

Page 7: ...uunto is the world leader in precision compasses dive computers and wristop altimeters Trusted by climbers divers and explorers on every continent Suunto Outdoor instruments deliver legendary design accuracyanddependability In1987 Suuntopioneeredthefirstdivecomputer followed by the first ABC wristop in 1998 Offering the latest advancements in altimeter sports fitness and GPS devices Suunto remains...

Page 8: ...erandanelectroniccompass in one package It also has clock stopwatch and calendar functions This User Guide explains the Suunto Core features how they work and how you access them In addition we have included examples of how you can use them in real life situations Each main chapter explains a mode and its views It also gives you information on how to set and use these views Suunto Core gives you r...

Page 9: ...em by pressing the lower left View button When the settings are set as you want you can start using the basic time features of your Suunto Core NOTE You need to set the altimeter barometer and compass to get correct readings Please refer to the User Guide for detailed information on setting these properly Modes Your Suunto Core has three modes TIME ALTI BARO and COMPASS These modes are explained i...

Page 10: ...ntary information in the TIME mode Some views are also interactive Suunto Core has four interactive views Stopwatch TIME mode Countdown timer TIME mode Log recorder ALTI BARO mode Altitude difference measurer ALTI BARO mode When interactive views are enabled you can start stop and restart them with the upper left Start Stop button and reset them by keeping the upper right button pressed Enter the ...

Page 11: ...top button Whenever an exit option is available in MENU this is indicated with an X on the screen next to the Start Stop button Get familiar with entering and exiting MENU Backlight You can activate the backlight in any mode by pressing the lower right Light button The backlight turns off automatically after 5 seconds If you want to see the backlight when you are in MENU you need to activate it in...

Page 12: ...n the button lock is activated Changing values To change a setting you have to be in MENU To enter MENU keep the right middle Mode buttonpresseddownintheTIME ALTI BARO orCOMPASS mode Any changes you make in MENU take effect immediately For example if you enter TIME DATE in MENU and change the time from 12 30 to 11 30 and exit The time will be set to 11 30 12 ...

Page 13: ...rest watch store to get the needed adjustments correctly done for you 5 2 Changing units In UNITS you select the measurement units including TIME 24h 12h DATE dd mm mm dd TEMPERATURE C F Celsius Fahrenheit AIR PRESSURE hPa inHg ALTITUDE meters feet To enter UNITS in MENU 1 Enter MENU by keeping Mode pressed in the TIME ALTI BARO or COMPASS mode 2 Scroll down to UNITS using Light 3 Enter with Mode ...

Page 14: ... by keeping Mode pressed in the TIME ALTI BARO or COMPASS mode 2 Scroll down to GENERAL using Light 3 Enter with Mode 5 3 1 Button tone In BUTTON TONE you turn the button tone on or off A button tone is emitted every time a button is pressed confirming an action 1 In GENERAL select BUTTON TONE 2 Switch the button tone on or off with and Light 5 3 2 Tone guides In TONE GUIDE you turn the tone guide...

Page 15: ...rmal or night use 1 In GENERAL select BACKLIGHT 2 Switch the backlight between LIGHT BUTTON and ANY BUTTON with and Light When LIGHT BUTTON has been selected you can activate the backlight with Light The backlight is turned off automatically after 5 seconds If you want to see the backlight when you are in the MENU you need to activate it in the TIME ALTI BARO or COMPASS mode before entering the ME...

Page 16: ...list with and Light 5 3 5 Activating button lock You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping Light pressed down When the button lock is activated it is indicated with a lock symbol NOTE You can change views and use the backlight when the button lock is activated 16 ...

Page 17: ...in another time zone Sunrise and sunset time of sunrise and sunset at a specific location Stopwatch sport timer Countdown timer alarm goes off after a set duration Empty no additional view NOTE Thesecondsviewinthelowerpanelofthescreenturnsoffafter2hours in idle state to save battery Activate by re entering the view 6 1 Changing time settings You change the time settings in MENU 17 en ...

Page 18: ...and Light 6 1 2 Setting date In DATE you set the month day and year To set the date 1 In TIME DATE select DATE 2 Change the year month and day values with and Light To change the format in which the time is displayed see Section 5 2 Changing units on page 13 6 1 3 Setting dual time In DUAL TIME you can set the time for a location in a different time zone To set dual time 1 In TIME DATE select DUAL...

Page 19: ... you sunrise and sunset times To set sunrise and sunset times 1 In MENU select SUNRISE 2 Scroll through the locations with and Light 3 Select a location with Mode NOTE If you want to set the sunrise and sunset times for a location that is not listed in your device select another reference city from the same time zone Select the closest city north or south from your location Possible real life situ...

Page 20: ...e instant he breaks from the blocks You stop the stopwatch the instant he crosses the finish line The result 11 3 seconds Not bad 6 3 Using countdown timer In COUNTDOWN you can set the countdown timer to count down from a preset time to zero It sounds an alarm when zero is reached The default is 5 minutes To change the default countdown time 1 In MENU select TIME DATE 2 Select COUNTDOWN 3 Set the ...

Page 21: ...inute eggs 6 4 Setting alarm You can use your Suunto Core as an alarm clock To access the alarm clock and set the alarm 1 In MENU select TIME DATE 2 Select ALARM 3 Switch the alarm on or off with and Light 4 Accept with Mode 5 Use and Light to set the hours and minutes When the alarm is switched on the alarm symbol appears on the display When the alarm sounds you can either snooze or turn the alar...

Page 22: ...larm for 6 30 before you go to bed The alarm wakes you up at 6 30 the next morning but you want to sleep for another 5 minutes You choose YES when the device asks you if you want to snooze After 5 minutes the alarm goes off again This time you getupandhappilystartpreparingforyourtrip Whatadifferencefiveminutescan make NOTE Thealarmsymbolisblinkingwhenthesnoozeisactivated Whensnooze is deactivated ...

Page 23: ...h profile is activated when you are in the ALTI BARO mode 7 1 How Alti Baro works To get the right readings from ALTI BARO it is important to understand how Suunto Core calculates altitude and sea level air pressure Suunto Core constantly measures absolute air pressure Based on this measurement and reference values it calculates altitude or sea level air pressure CAUTION Keep area around sensor fr...

Page 24: ... services Absolute air pressure is measured constantly Absolute air pressure altitude reference Sea level air pressure Absolute air pressure sea level air pressure reference Altitude Changesinlocalweatherconditionswillaffectaltitudereadings Iflocalweather changes often it is advisable to reset the current altitude reference value frequently preferably before starting your journey when the referenc...

Page 25: ...theseconddayofyourtwo dayhike Yourealizethatyouforgottoswitch from the BAROMETER profile to the ALTIMETER profile when you started moving in the morning You know that the current altitude readings given by your Suunto Core are wrong So you hike to the nearest location shown on your topographic mapforwhichaaltitudereferencevalueisprovided YoucorrectyourSuuntoCore altitude reference value accordingl...

Page 26: ... set the profile in the ALTI BARO mode by keeping View pressed down 7 2 3 Setting reference values To set the reference value 1 In MENU select ALTI BARO 2 Select REFERENCE and choose between the ALTIMETER and SEA LEVEL 3 Set the known reference value using and Light Possible real life situation Correcting your altitude value You re hiking and take a break when you see a sign with the current altit...

Page 27: ...itions The weather trend indicator is comprised of two lines forming an arrow Each line represents a 3 hour period The right line represents the last 3 hours The left line represents the 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours So the line can indicate 9 different patterns in the barometric trend Situation last 3 hours Situation 3 6 hours ago Dropping heavily 2 hPa 3hours Dropped heavy 2 hPa 3hours Risin...

Page 28: ...profileintheALTI BARO mode To activate the storm alarm 1 In MENU select ALTI BARO 2 Select STORM ALARM 3 Switch the storm alarm on or off with and Light TIP You can stop the storm alarm by pressing any button Possible real life situation Getting surprised by a storm while hiking YouarehikinginadenseforestwhenyourSuuntoCoreactivatesthestormalarm The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the las...

Page 29: ...itude difference from a set point Temperature measures the current temperature Empty no supplementary information 7 5 1 Using altitude difference measurer The altitude difference measurer shows the difference in altitude between a setpointandyourcurrentposition Thisfeatureisespeciallyusefulformountain climbing forexamplewhenyouwanttotrackyourprogressintermsofaltitude climbed To use the altitude di...

Page 30: ...be you need to rethink your next check point 7 5 2 Recording logs The log recorder stores all your movements in altitude between the start and stop times If you are engaged in an activity in which your altitude changes you can record the altitude changes and view the stored information later You can also set altitude marks laps allowing you to view the duration and ascent descent height between yo...

Page 31: ...e descended from the log start Altitude points are recorded according to the recording interval you have chosen see Section 9 3 Choosing recording interval on page 46 To change the recording rate 1 In MENU select MEMORY 2 Select REC INTERVAL 3 Change the recording rate with and Light NOTE An estimation of how much time you can record is shown in the lower part of the display when you browse betwee...

Page 32: ...gs 7 6 Using barometer profile The BAROMETER profile shows the current sea level air pressure This is based on the reference values given and the constantly measured absolute air pressure Changes in sea level air pressure are presented graphically in the middleofthedisplay Thedisplayshowstherecordingofthelast24hourswith a recording interval of 30 minutes When the BAROMETER profile is activated the...

Page 33: ...akeanapandyousetup your tent Since your altitude will stay the same for a while you activate the BAROMETER profile When you wake up you will be able to check changes in sea level air pressure with an eye on the weather 7 6 1 Recording logs When you are recording logs in the ALTIMETER profile you can switch to the BAROMETER profile when you for example take a break during a hike The log recorder wi...

Page 34: ...g 7 7 Using automatic profile TheAUTOMATIC profileswitchesbetweentheALTIMETER andBAROMETER profiles according to your movements When the AUTOMATIC profile is activated auto icon appears on the upper right part of the display Depending on which profile is activated you can access the ALTIMETER or BAROMETER profile views with View When the device is moving 5 meters in altitude within 3 minutes the A...

Page 35: ...DEPTH METER profile is activated you can access the following views with View Log recorder records your snorkeling dives Temperature measures the current temperature Time shows the current time 7 8 1 Recording logs in depth meter profile The log recorder in the DEPTH METER profile works similarly to the log recorder in the ALTIMETER profile but instead of recording altitude it records the depth of...

Page 36: ...ile the device is under water NOTE YouneedtoresetyourlogrecorderintheALTIMETER profilebeforeusing the log recorder in the DEPTH METER profile Otherwise your maximum depth will stay the same as your current altitude above the surface TIP When you have stopped your log recorder before resetting it you can enter the logbook and view your current recordings 36 ...

Page 37: ...aving mode after a minute Reactivate it with Start Stop 8 1 Getting correct readings To ensure correct compass readings while in COMPASS mode COMPASS calibrate the compass correctly when prompted see Section 8 1 1 Calibrating compass on page 37 set the correct declination value keep the device level keep away from metal e g jewelry and magnetic fields e g power lines 8 1 1 Calibrating compass The ...

Page 38: ... the device clockwise around 15 seconds per round until the compass is activated NOTE Ifyounoticedeviationsinthecompass youcanrecalibrateitbykeeping it level and rotating it slowly clockwise 5 10 times while in compass mode TIP Re calibrate the compass before each use for best possible accuracy 38 ...

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Page 40: ...s on most maps The location of magnetic North changes yearly so the most accurate and up to date declination value can be obtained from the internet for example the National Geophysical Data Center for the USA Orienteering maps however are drawn in relation to magnetic North This means that when you are using orienteering maps you need to turn the declination correction off by setting the declinat...

Page 41: ...s shown in the center of the display In COMPASS mode you can access the following views with View Time shows the current time Cardinals shows the current heading in cardinal directions Bearing tracking shows the direction between the heading and the set bearing Thecompasswillswitchitselftopowersavingmodeafteraminuteifnobuttons are pressed Reactivate it with Start Stop You can use the compass in tw...

Page 42: ...ving bezel so that North on the bezel and the moving North segments are aligned 3 Move towards your heading keeping the moving North segments aligned with North on the bezel 8 2 2 Using bearing tracking In bearing tracking you can lock a bearing direction and your Suunto Core compass will guide you along it To use the bearing tracking 1 Point the compass direction arrow in the direction you want t...

Page 43: ... life situation Keeping to a heading visually You rehikingandyou vejustclimbedasteephill Lookingoutoverthevalleybelow you see a cabin on another hill You decide to hike to the cabin through the valley YoupointthedirectionarrowofyourSuuntoCorecompasstowardsthecabinand lockthebearing Onceyou reinthevalley thearrowsinthedisplay stoprowshow you where to go Because the compass is active for only 40 sec...

Page 44: ...s You want to predict tomorrow s weather so youswitchyourSuuntoCoretotheBAROMETERprofileforthenight Inthemorning you check the ALTI BARO memory and note that the air pressure remained stable for the whole night Hopefully this will continue during the day 9 2 Viewing and locking logs Logs recorded by the log recorder in the ALTIMETER BAROMETER or DEPTHMETER profile are stored in LOGBOOK You can sto...

Page 45: ...d average ascent speed Altimetersplittime totallogdurationfromstart andlaptimes duration since last lap time When viewing log details you are shown A graph of the changes in altitude Time of recording Altitude depth at the time of recording To view the logs 1 In MEMORY select LOGBOOK 2 Choose a log from the list 3 Select VIEW 4 Switch between log summaries with and Light 5 View log details with Mo...

Page 46: ... with View 9 3 Choosing recording interval You can choose the recording interval in REC INTERVAL in MENU You can choose between five recording intervals 1 second 5 seconds 10 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds When browsing through the intervals the available recording time is shown in the lower part of the display To choose a recording interval 1 In MEMORY select REC INTERVAL 2 Choose a recording inte...

Page 47: ...itieswithfastchangesinaltitudeisbettertorecordwith faster recording interval e g downhill skiing Again long time activities with slower changes in altitude is better to record with slower recording interval e g hiking 47 en ...

Page 48: ...NOTE If the threads of the battery compartment cover are damaged send your device to an authorized Suunto representative for service NOTE Suunto original battery replacement and strap kits must be used if available for your product Kits are available at Suunto webshop and some authorized Suunto dealers Not using these kits and careless battery replacement may void warranty 48 ...

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Page 50: ...ant 30 m 100 ft according to ISO 2281 Mineral glass User replaceable battery CR2032 Battery life time 1 year in normal use Altimeter Display range 500 m 9000 m 1640 ft 32760 ft Resolution 1 m 3 ft Barometer Display range 300 1100 hPa 8 8 32 6 inHg Resolution 1 hPa 0 03 inHg Depth meter Depth display range 0 10 m 0 32 8 ft Resolution 0 1m 50 ...

Page 51: ...ed solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the operation of Suunto Core products Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and or otherwise communicated disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehe...

Page 52: ...theEuropeanUnionEMCdirective 89 336 EEC 11 5 Patent notice This product is protected US Patent application serial number 11 152 076 and corresponding patents or patent applications in other countries Additional patent applications are pending 52 ...

Page 53: ...d istwo 2 yearsfordisplaydevices TheWarrantyPeriodisone 1 yearforaccessoriesincluding but not limited to PODs and heart rate transmitters as well as for all consumable parts Exclusions and Limitations This Limited Warranty does not cover 1 a normal wear and tear b defects caused by rough handling or c defects or damage caused by misuse contrary to intended or recommended use 2 user manuals or any ...

Page 54: ...toretailer orcallSuuntoHelpDesk 35822841160 national or premium rates may apply Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws this Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied Suunto shall not be liable for special incidental punitive or consequential damages including but not limited to loss o...

Page 55: ...42 button lock 16 button tone 14 C calibrating compass 37 CE 52 changing backlight 15 battery 48 button lock 16 button tone 14 language 15 time settings 17 tone guides 14 units 13 compass calibrating 37 using 41 countdown timer 20 D date 18 declination value 40 depth meter profile 35 dual time 18 G general settings 13 backlight 15 button lock 16 button tone 14 language 15 tone guides 14 55 ...

Page 56: ...ing and unlocking logs 46 locking logs 44 recording interval 46 viewing logs 44 45 modes ALTI BARO 23 COMPASS 37 TIME 17 P profiles altimeter 28 automatic 34 barometer 32 depth meter 35 R readings correct 24 incorrect 24 recording interval 46 recording logs 30 33 S setting alarm 21 date 18 dual time 18 profiles 26 reference values 26 sunrise and sunset 19 time 18 split 45 stopwatch 20 storm alarm ...

Page 57: ... 34 35 reference values 26 storm alarm 28 weather trend indicator 27 using COMPASS mode bearing tracking 42 bezel 42 calibrating 37 compass 41 correct readings 37 setting declination value 40 views 37 using profiles altimeter 28 automatic 34 barometer 32 depth meter 35 using TIME mode 17 alarm 21 countdown timer 20 date 18 dual time 18 stopwatch 20 sunrise and sunset 19 time 18 V viewing logs 44 4...

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