Suunto T6C User Manual

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Page 1 - USER GUIDE

21USER GUIDEen

Page 2 - MODES & VIEWS

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

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3 SETTINGS BEFORE TRAININGBefore you start training, you need to define PERSONAL and UNITS settings. To be ableto measure your altitude, you should a

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DescriptionValueSettingMaximum heart rate according to selected units inUNITS settings000max hrFitness METS value00.0fitness METSTo change PERSONAL se

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3.1.2 Fitness METs levelFitness METs (metabolic equivalents) value shows how much energy your body is ableto consume compared to the energy consumpti

Page 6 - 1 INTRODUCTION

DescriptionValueSettingAltitude measurement units: meters or feetm/ftaltiAscent units: meters per second, minute, or hour /feet per second, minute or

Page 7 - 2 USING TIME MODE

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

Page 8 - 2.2 Setting dual time

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

Page 9 - 2.4 Setting alarm

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

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DescriptionContentRecording time since the log startchronoCurrent timeday timeDistance from the log start according to selected units in UNITSsettings

Page 11 - 3 SETTINGS BEFORE TRAINING

DescriptionContentRate of ascent/descentvert. spdTo configure TRAINING mode displays:1. In the settings menu, enter DISPLAYS.2. Scroll to DISPLAY 1 or

Page 12 - 3.1.1 Maximum heart rate

MODES & VIEWS • weekday • seconds • dual time • altitude row 1: distance row 2: speed views: • altitude • ascent • average speed • chrono • de

Page 13 - 3.2 Units settings

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

Page 14 - UNITS settings:

because the starting and finishing line are the same. You adjust your running pace accordingto the altitude variation.3.6 Setting heart rate limitsSe

Page 15 - 3.3 General settings

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

Page 16 - 3.3.3 Setting backlight

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

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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

Page 18 - UNITS settings

WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device,you use the transmitter belt at your own risk. Before using it,

Page 19 - EMPTY for ROW 1 and ROW 2

Countdown timerCountdown timer functions as a start timer. It measures remaining time and uponreaching zero, it alerts you when the countdown has reac

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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

Page 21 - TRAINING

DescriptionResultTraining EffectExtremely high effect on aerobic performance ifadequate recovery allowed; should not be doneoften.Over-reaching5.0 NOT

Page 22 - 3.7 Selecting log parameters

Heart beat analysis technology producing Training Effect is provided andsupported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd.4.4 Using EPOCEPOC (Excess Post-exerc

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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 24 - 4 USING TRAINING MODE

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

Page 25 - 4.2 Using timers

●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

Page 26 - Countdown timer

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

Page 27 - 4.3 Using Training Effect

5 USING PODSYou can use various Peripheral Observation Devices (PODs) with your Suunto t6c. Theseinclude Foot POD, Bike POD, Cadence POD, GPS POD and

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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

Page 29 - 4.4 Using EPOC

5.3 Using distance intervalsYou can set distance intervals for interval training after you have paired your Suuntot6c with a speed and distance POD.

Page 30 - 4.6 During training

DescriptionValueSettingUpper speed limit00:00upperTo set the speed limits:1. In the settings menu, enter SPD/DST.2. Scroll to SPD LIM with [Lap +] and

Page 31 - 4.7 After training

5.6 Calibrating your PODA Suunto POD that measures speed and distances needs to be calibrated to give youaccurate readings. The calibration procedure

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6 TROUBLESHOOTINGSuunto t6c uses coded transmission to prevent reading disturbances. However,exercising near overhead power lines or powerful magneti

Page 33 - 5 USING PODS

The same procedure can be used if you experience problems with Suunto POD signalreception.38

Page 34 - 5.2 Using autolap

4.2 Using timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244.3 U

Page 35 - 5.4 Using speed limits

7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE7.1 General guidanceFor all Suunto Training devices:●Only perform the procedures described in Suunto guides.●Do not disassembl

Page 36 - 5.5 Using autopause

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

Page 37 - 5.6 Calibrating your POD

NOTE: Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure your Suunto heart rate monitorremains water resistant. Careless replacement may void the warran

Page 38 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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●Limits: 30 to 230●Maximum for percentage display: 2408.2 TrademarkSuunto and its product names, trade names, trademarks and service marks whetherreg

Page 40 - 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

8.4 Patent noticeThis product is protected by the following patents and patent applications and theircorresponding national rights: US 11/432,380, US

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9 DISCLAIMERS9.1 User’s responsibilityThis instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto heart rate monitors mustnot be used as a substit

Page 43 - 8 SPECIFICATIONS

IndexAalarm, 8autolap, 33autopause, 35Bbacklight, 15Ccalibrating PODs, 36cleaning the device, 39Ddisposal of device, 44distance intervals, 34dual time

Page 44 - 8.3 Copyright

Mmaximum heart rate, 11modesTIME, 6TRAINING, 23Ppairing a POD, 32PODsautolap, 33autopause, 35calibrating, 36distance intervals, 34pairing, 32Rreferenc

Page 45 - 8.5 Disposal of device

8.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428.2 Tra

Page 46 - 9 DISCLAIMERS

interval, 24warm up, 24trainingduring training, 29EPOC, 28fitness METs, 12Training Effect, 26TRAINING modedisplays, 16using, 23transmitter beltpairing

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SUUNTO CUSTOMER SERVICE+358 2 284 11 60Global helpdesk+1 (800) 543-9124Suunto USA+ 1 (800) 776-7770Suunto Canadawww.suunto.comSuunto websiteenwwwSERVI

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www.suunto.comCopyright © Suunto Oy 2/2008. All rights reserved.

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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

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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

Page 51 - SUUNTO CUSTOMER SERVICE

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

Page 52 - All rights reserved

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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