3.6.3. Units
In the units setting, choose whether the units are displayed in the metric or Imperial system.
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Units and press [SELECT] .
3. Press [DOWN] to toggle between Metric and Imperial and confirm with [SELECT] .
4. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.6.4. Dual time
Dual time allows you to keep track of the time in a second time zone. Dual time is shown in
the bottom left of the time mode display by pressing [DOWN] .
To set dual time:
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Dual Time and press [SELECT] .
3. Set hours with [DOWN] or [UP] and confirm with [SELECT] .
4. Repeat for minutes.
5. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.6.5. Alarm clock
Suunto D6M has a daily alarm which can be set to activate once, on weekdays or every day.
When the daily alarm activates, the screen blinks and the alarm sounds for 60 seconds. Press
any button to stop the alarm.
To set the daily alarm:
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Alarm and press [Select.]
3. Select alarm activation with [DOWN] or [UP] and confirm with [Select] . The options are
OFF, ONCE, WEEKDAYS, or EVERY DAY.
4. Set hours with [DOWN] or [UP ] and confirm with [SELECT] .
5. Repeat for minutes.
6. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.7. Compass
Suunto D6M includes a digital compass.
The tilt-compensated compass gives you accurate readings even if the compass is not
horizontally level.
The compass can be activated from either time or dive mode and shows the current bearing
and depth.
1. While in TIME or DIVE mode, keep [SELECT] pressed to activate the compass.
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