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TIP: You can use one alarm on workdays and the others on weekends. You can also usethe extra alarms as reminders or snooze options.9en
3 SETTINGS BEFORE TRAININGBefore you start training, you need to define PERSONAL and UNITS settings. To be ableto measure your altitude, you should a
DescriptionValueSettingMaximum heart rate according to selected units inUNITS settings000max hrFitness METS value00.0fitness METSTo change PERSONAL se
3.1.2 Fitness METs levelFitness METs (metabolic equivalents) value shows how much energy your body is ableto consume compared to the energy consumpti
DescriptionValueSettingAltitude measurement units: meters or feetm/ftaltiAscent units: meters per second, minute, or hour /feet per second, minute or
3.3 General settingsIn the GENERAL settings you can set button tones and icons on or off, modify backlightsettings, and pair HR belts and PODs. Defin
2. Scroll to TONES with [Lap +] and [Light -].3. Set the tones on or off with [Mode].4. Press [Start Stop] to exit.3.3.2 Setting iconsWhen the icons
To set the backlight:1. In the settings menu, enter GENERAL.2. Scroll to LIGHT with [Lap +] and [Light -] and enter with [Mode].3. Scroll through the
DescriptionContentRecording time since the log startchronoCurrent timeday timeDistance from the log start according to selected units in UNITSsettings
DescriptionContentRate of ascent/descentvert. spdTo configure TRAINING mode displays:1. In the settings menu, enter DISPLAYS.2. Scroll to DISPLAY 1 or
MODES & VIEWS • weekday • seconds • dual time • altitude row 1: distance row 2: speed views: • altitude • ascent • average speed • chrono • de
3.5 Setting reference altitudeTo ensure you get correct altitude readings, you first have to set an accurate referencealtitude. To do this, go to a l
because the starting and finishing line are the same. You adjust your running pace accordingto the altitude variation.3.6 Setting heart rate limitsSe
NOTE: In the log, the training session is divided into different zones according to yourHR limits regardless whether the limit alarm is on or off.3.7
To select log parameters:1. In the settings menu, enter TRAINING.2. Scroll to SET LOG with [Lap +] and [Light -] and enter with [Mode].3. Scroll throu
4 USING TRAINING MODEIn TRAINING mode you can measure all your training activity. NOTE: Even though both Suunto t6c and the transmitter belt are wate
WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device,you use the transmitter belt at your own risk. Before using it,
Countdown timerCountdown timer functions as a start timer. It measures remaining time and uponreaching zero, it alerts you when the countdown has reac
4.3 Using Training EffectTraining Effect (TE) is a unique feature of Suunto t6c that measures the real effect of aworkout on your physical fitness. W
DescriptionResultTraining EffectExtremely high effect on aerobic performance ifadequate recovery allowed; should not be doneoften.Over-reaching5.0 NOT
Heart beat analysis technology producing Training Effect is provided andsupported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd.4.4 Using EPOCEPOC (Excess Post-exerc
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
training session itself starts when you start the log recorder and ends when you stopit.Using log recorderBy default, the log recorder (CHRONO) is dis
●Switch between the two TRAINING displays to view various data about yourexercise.●Set HR limits on or off by keeping [View Back] pressed in TRAINING
To erase logbook information:1. In LOGBOOK, scroll to ERASE with [Lap +] and [Light -] and enter with [Mode].2. Scroll to the log you want to erase wi
5 USING PODSYou can use various Peripheral Observation Devices (PODs) with your Suunto t6c. Theseinclude Foot POD, Bike POD, Cadence POD, GPS POD and
5.2 Using autolapWith AUTOLAP, you can define laps in distance instead of time (interval training). Whenautolap is turned on (and your speed and dist
5.3 Using distance intervalsYou can set distance intervals for interval training after you have paired your Suuntot6c with a speed and distance POD.
DescriptionValueSettingUpper speed limit00:00upperTo set the speed limits:1. In the settings menu, enter SPD/DST.2. Scroll to SPD LIM with [Lap +] and
5.6 Calibrating your PODA Suunto POD that measures speed and distances needs to be calibrated to give youaccurate readings. The calibration procedure
6 TROUBLESHOOTINGSuunto t6c uses coded transmission to prevent reading disturbances. However,exercising near overhead power lines or powerful magneti
The same procedure can be used if you experience problems with Suunto POD signalreception.38
4.2 Using timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244.3 U
7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE7.1 General guidanceFor all Suunto Training devices:●Only perform the procedures described in Suunto guides.●Do not disassembl
7.2 Replacing wristop batteryReplace the battery as illustrated here:1 234 5 6 7 TIP: Use the Suunto battery compartment opening tool to avoid cover
NOTE: Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure your Suunto heart rate monitorremains water resistant. Careless replacement may void the warran
8 SPECIFICATIONS8.1 Technical dataGeneral●Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -5°F to +140°F●Storage temperature: -30°C to +60°C / -22°F to +140
●Limits: 30 to 230●Maximum for percentage display: 2408.2 TrademarkSuunto and its product names, trade names, trademarks and service marks whetherreg
8.4 Patent noticeThis product is protected by the following patents and patent applications and theircorresponding national rights: US 11/432,380, US
9 DISCLAIMERS9.1 User’s responsibilityThis instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto heart rate monitors mustnot be used as a substit
IndexAalarm, 8autolap, 33autopause, 35Bbacklight, 15Ccalibrating PODs, 36cleaning the device, 39Ddisposal of device, 44distance intervals, 34dual time
Mmaximum heart rate, 11modesTIME, 6TRAINING, 23Ppairing a POD, 32PODsautolap, 33autopause, 35calibrating, 36distance intervals, 34pairing, 32Rreferenc
8.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428.2 Tra
interval, 24warm up, 24trainingduring training, 29EPOC, 28fitness METs, 12Training Effect, 26TRAINING modedisplays, 16using, 23transmitter beltpairing
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1 INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing Suunto t6c as your training companion. Suunto t6c is ahigh-precision heart rate monitor designed to make your tr
2 USING TIME MODEIn TIME mode you can view the time of day in two time zones: the time at your actuallocation and in another time zone (dual time). T
2. Scroll to TIME with [Lap +] and [Light -] and enter with [Mode].3. Change the time with [Lap +] and [Light -] and accept with [Mode].4. Reset secon
2.3 Setting dateTo set the date:1. In the settings menu, enter TIME.2. Scroll to DATE with [Lap +] and [Light -] and enter with [Mode].3. Change the
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