Suunto LUMI, User Manual

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TIP: If the weather trend indicator shows that the air pressure is constantly
rising, there is a higher possibility of sunny weather upcoming. Again, if the air
pressure is constantly dropping, there is a higher possibility of rainy weather.
6.4 Activating storm alarm
The storm alarm notifies you with a warning alarm when there is a rapid fall of
barometric pressure during a 3-hour period - so you better take cover since a
storm is approaching! The storm alarm sounds and the alarm symbol flashes
on the display for 20 seconds. The storm alarm only works when the
BAROMETER
profile is selected.
You set the storm alarm in
MENU
. To enter
MENU
, press [Mode] for 2 seconds -
the menu icon in the upper right corner will blink twice.
In
MENU
, press [Down Light] to reach and [Mode] to enter
ALTI-BARO
. In
ALTI-BARO
, press [Down Light] to reach and [Mode] to enter
STORM
. Press [Up]
or [Down Light] to either turn on or off the storm alarm.
Handy tip: Getting surprised by a storm while hiking
You are on a two day hike and you are about to start your second day. The
BAROMETER
profile is on and the storm alarm suddenly goes off. The sky is getting
dark. You take cover and postpone your hike for a few hours.
6.5 Using altimeter profile
The
ALTIMETER
profile calculates your altitude based on the altitude reference
value.
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