Suunto X6OG User Manual

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82. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO X62.1. DISPLAYWhen your Suunto X6 leaves the factory, it is insleep mode, with the display empty. Press anybutton to activa

92.1.2. Function SymbolsThe function symbols indicate that either a function has been activated (such asAlarm) or something needs to be done (battery

102.2. BUTTONS2.2.1. Short and Long PressThe buttons may have different functions de-pending on how long they are pressed.The ordinary press or short

112.2.3. Stop/CL ButtonShort press• Returns to the previous menu level or to the previous selection without acceptingthe selection.• In the Chrono mod

122.2.5. Arrow ButtonsShort press• Changes modes in the mode main display.• Scrolls the menus up and down, and logbook and memory forward and back.•

132.3. MENUS2.3.1. Basic Menu Structure

14The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode,its main display appears. When you press Suunto in the mode’s main di

153. MODES3.1. GENERAL INFORMATIONSuunto X6 has five modes: Time, Compass, Weather, Hiking and Hiking Chrono.The symbols for each mode are displayed

16TimeThe second row displays the time in the selected format. For more information aboutchanging between 12- and 24-hour display, see page 22.Shortcu

17displayed and the on/off indicator is displayed as active (in reversed color). Whenyou open the alarm information for the first time, the time is 00

18Acknowledging alarmsWhen you hear the alarm, you can acknowledge it by pressing any of the Suunto X6buttons. The alarm stops automatically after 30

19crease. When the seconds setting is correct, press Suunto. You automatically returnto the function menu.NOTE: When you set the seconds for time, the

203.2.5. GeneralThe General function includes the general settings for using your Suunto X6.Setting tones on or offTones are the sounds that indicate

21Setting backlightLight means the backlight of the Suunto X6 display. Light has three possible settings:• Normal. The light goes on when you press th

223.2.6. UnitsThe units menu includes the units that are used with all the Suunto X6 functions andsettings. The unit settings affect the way informati

23Setting the unit of temperatureThe Temp setting defines the unit in which the temperature is displayed. The optionsare Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (

243. Scroll to Elev and press Suunto. The elevation unit field is activated.4. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The un

253.3. COMPASS MODE3.3.1. Main DisplayWhen you select the Compass mode, the main display opens. The main display hasthree rows.BearingFirst row displa

26on the first row and press the Start button. The selected bearing is displayed on thethird row until you select a new bearing with the Start button

27Select the correct use according to what you want to measure. For example, on ahiking trip, you can select the Alti use for the day to see how high

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283. With the arrow buttons, set the reference altitude in the field to match the altitude ofyou current location and press Suunto. You return to the

293. In the compass menu, move to Calib with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.4. The screen displays the text “ROTATE 360°” and a countdown from 5 t

30To set the compass declination, follow these steps:1. To access the function menu, press Suunto in the main display.2. In the function menu, scroll

313.4. WEATHER MODE3.4.1. Main DisplayWhen you select the Weather mode, the main display opens. The main display hasthree rows.TemperatureThe first ro

323.4.2. UseWith the Use function you can define whether the air pressure measurement is usedto define the altitude or to represent the weather condit

333.4.4. AlarmWhen active, the weather alarm informs you if the air pressure drops more than 4hPa/0,118 inHg in 3 hours.NOTE: The weather alarm activa

34To view the weather information stored in the memory, follow these steps:1. To access the function menu, press Suunto in the main display.2. In the

353.5. HIKING MODE3.5.1. Main DisplayWhen you select the Hiking mode, the main display opens. The main display has threerows.Ascent/descent rateFirst

363.5.2. LogbookThe logbook gives you the possibility of recording information regarding, for example,a hiking trip. When you start the logbook, it st

37Stopping logbookTo stop the logbook, follow these steps:1. Press Suunto in the main display.2. In the function menu, scroll to Logbook with the arro

2TABLE OF CONTENTS1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...51.1. Care and Mainte

38• Total ascent and the average ascent rate.• Total descent and the average descent rate.• The highest point, date and time.• The lowest point, date

39Viewing logbook historyThe logbook history contains the cumulative values of ascents and descents and thehighest point of all logbooks (Hiking and C

40A long press activates the backlight and no logbook mark is made. The marks areadded to the logbook file and they can be viewed through the file lis

413. With the arrow buttons, set the reference altitude in the field to match the altitude ofyou current location and press Suunto. You return to the

423. Scroll to Asc/Dsc and press Suunto. The on/off field of the next display is acti-vated.4. Change the status of the alarm to either on or off with

43When you want to stop the timing, press the Stop/CL button while in the Chronomode. The stop time is then displayed on the second row. You can zero

44The alti/baro field is activated.3. Change the content of the field with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. Youreturn to the function menu.3.6.3. A

45Stopping reminderTo stop the reminder, follow these steps:1. To access the function menu, press Suunto in the main display.2. In the function menu,

463.6.5. MemoryThe memory records data continuously when the chrono is active, that is, when thetiming is running.Viewing memory filesThe memory file

47First row:• Total elapsed timeSecond row:• The left side displays a graphical presentation about the altitude in relation totime. The scale of the g

33.2.5. General ...203.2.6. Units ...

485. Select Erase in the following menu and press Suunto.6. Accept the erase by pressing Suunto in the field, that displays the text “ERASE?” andthe t

49Table 1. Normal temperatures corresponding to different altitudesAltitude (m) Altitude (ft) Temperature (ºC) Temperature (ºF)above sea level above

50The outside temperature affects the air weight. Consequently the air pressure differ-ence between two altitudes is also dependant on temperature.The

51Table 2. Example using meters and CelsiusLower point Higher pointSet reference altitude (real altitude) 1000 mDisplayed altitude 3000 mReal outside

524. ADDITIONAL FEATURES4.1. PC INTERFACEWith the help of the PC Interface you can transferand store the logs you have gathered with yourSuunto X6 to

53When the cable is connected, open the Suunto Activity Manager (SAM). Click on the“Wristop” icon in the upper left corner of the SAM to open the data

54store the logs—the hiking logs can be arranged in a different folder than the skiinglogs. You can also sort the logs, move them between folders and

55section of the Suunto Activity Manager. You can make changes to the followingsettings:• Asc/Dsc—select the used ascent/descent unit (m/s, m/min, ft/

564.2.1. System RequirementsSuuntoSports.com has the following system requirements:• Internet Connection• Modem: recommended 56k or faster• Browser: I

57activities, etc. When you upload your personal logs to SuuntoSports.com with theSuunto Activity Manager, they are displayed in your personal informa

43.6.6. Effect of air temperature on altitude measurement ...484. ADDITIONAL FEATURES ...

58basic features and functions are the same for all sports pages—sport-specific news,bulletin boards and chat rooms. Users can also suggest links to s

595. TECHNICAL DATAGeneral• Operating temperature -15 °C to +50 °C/+5°F to +120°F.• Storage temperature -30 °C to +60 °C/-22°F to +140°F.• Weight 54

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618. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCEIf this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will,at its sole op

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51. GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Suunto X6 Wristop Computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument thatis intended for recreational use. Outdoor

61.3. BATTERY REPLACEMENTThe Suunto X6 operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell,type: CR 2032. The life expectancy is approxi-mately 12 months in Time/Weath

74. Remove the old battery carefully.5. Place the new battery into the battery com-partment with the positive side facing up.6. With the O ring in the