Suunto Ambit3 User's Guide

SUUNTO AMBIT3 RUN 1.5USER GUIDE

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firmware, 34foot POD, 57, 58auto calibration, 58FusedSpeed, 34GGPS, 52GPS signal, 53GPS accuracy, 55GPS timekeeping, 82grids, 54Hhandling, 87heart rat

Rrecording tracks, 30routenavigating, 67routesadding a route, 66deleting a route, 66Ssecond display, 50service menu, 73settings, 11adjust settings, 11

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Fully charging an empty battery takes about 2-3 hours. Buttons arelocked while the USB cable is attached and connected to acomputer.You can exit the s

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3 FEATURES3.1 Activity monitoringIn addition to the recovery time shown in your exercise log, SuuntoAmbit3 Run monitors you overall activity, both e

graph and lower row indicate average daily calorie consumptionfor the past seven days, not including today•Recovery time: recovery time for the next 2

You can also turn Autoscroll on/off during exercise without anyeffect on your Movescount settings.To turn Autoscroll on/off during exercise:1. While y

•Off: The backlight is not switched on by pressing a button orwhen the alarm clock sounds.•Night: The backlight turns on for a few seconds when you pr

Tuesday20.916:302s 2sTuesday20.916:30Tuesday20.916:30You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settingsunder GENERAL » Tones/display » Butt

3.6 CompassSuunto Ambit3 Run has a digital compass that allows you to orientyourself in relation to magnetic north. The tilt-compensatedcompass gives

magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true North arenot at the same location, you must set the declination on yourcompass. The angle in bet

1 SAFETY ... 52 Getting started ...

Declination4. 5.--0.0˚DeclinationE0.0˚Declination[...]Compass6.

If you have already calibrated the compass and want to re-calibrateit, you can access the calibration option in the options menu.If the calibration is

To lock a bearing:1. With the compass active, hold the watch in front of you and turnyourself towards your target.2. Press [Back Lap] to lock the curr

NOTE: While using the compass in an exercise mode, the [BackLap] button only locks and clears the bearing. Exit the compass viewto make a lap with [B

TIP: You can pause/continue the countdown by pressing [StartStop].3.8 DisplaysYour Suunto Ambit3 Run comes with several different features,such as t

4.Scroll to Display contrast with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].5. Increase the contrast with [Start Stop], or decrease it with [LightLock].6. Ke

•heart rate in real time•average heart rate in real time•heart rate in graph form•calories burned during exercise•guidance to exercise within defined

3.9.2 Putting on Suunto Smart SensorTo start using the Suunto Smart Sensor:1. Snap the sensor firmly into the strap connector.2. Adjust the strap len

Refer to the Suunto Smart Sensor User Guide for additionalinformation and troubleshooting. NOTE: Dry skin under the belt electrodes, a loose belt, and

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have selected (see 3.27 Sport modes). You get even moreinformation, if you use a heart rate belt and GPS during exercise.Here are some ideas on how to

09’00.0alt25masc 15 m09’00.0Lap109’00.0Suunto Ambit3 Run shows you the following information:•top row: split time (duration from the start of the log)

3.Scroll to POIs (Points of interest) or Routes with [Light Lock] andselect with [Next].The navigation guidance is shown as the last display on thesel

2.Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].3.Scroll to Compass with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].4. The compass is shown as

3.11 Firmware updatesYou can update your Suunto Ambit3 Run software throughMovescount. When you update the software, all logs areautomatically moved

FusedSpeedGPSkm/hsec30 60 90 120610812FusedSpeed

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3.13 IconsSUUNTOThe following icons are displayed in Suunto Ambit3 Run:alarmbatteryBluetooth activitybutton lockbutton press indicatorschronographcur

GPS signal strengthheart rateincoming callinterval timermessage/notificationmissed callnext/confirmpairingsettingssport modeup/increasePOI iconsThe fo

car/parkingcavecrossroadendfood/restaurant/cafeforestgeocachelodging/hostel/hotelmeadowmountain/hill/valley/cliffroad/trailrocksightwater/river/lake/c

3.26 Shortcuts ... 753.27 Sport modes ...

3.14 Interval timerYou can add an interval timer to each custom sport mode inMovescount. To add the interval timer to a sport mode, select thesport m

Hold toenteroptions2sACTIVATE[...][...]Interval ti...[...][...]1.

The workout can be as simple or complex as you need. Define thetype, duration and target for each segment. Optionally, you canadd custom guidance text

0.5 km4’35 /km•Top row: current measurement according to segment target.For instance, if you defined upper and lower speed limits for thesegment, then

4’30 - 4’003/82.0 km•Segment step•Duration•Target limits3.16 LogbookThe logbook stores the logs of your recorded activities. Themaximum number of log

•duration•laps TIP: You can see many more details of your recorded activities inMovescount.com.To view log summary after stopping a recording:1. Keep

You can also view the summaries of all your saved exercises in thelogbook. In the logbook the exercises are listed according to dateand time.To view s

3.17 Memory left indicatorIf more than 50 % of the logbook has not been synchronized withMovescount, Suunto Ambit3 Run displays a reminder when youen

1. Go to www.movescount.com/moveslink.2. Download, install and open the latest version of Moveslink.To register to Movescount:1. Go to www.movescount.

NOTE: The first time your Suunto Ambit3 Run is connected toMovescount all information (including the watch settings) istransferred from the watch to

1 SAFETYTypes of safety precautions WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situationthat may result in serious injury or death. CAUTIO

3. If you have not yet set up your Suunto Ambit3 Run, do so now(see 2 Getting started) and press [Start Stop] when asked to pairMobileApp.If you are a

TIP: Tap on each of the display areas on the phone – middle,upper left, upper right – to change what is displayed.3.19.2 Syncing with mobile appIf y

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The built-in GPS receiver in Suunto Ambit3 Run is optimized forwrist use and receives data from a very wide angle.3.20.1 Getting GPS signalSuunto Amb

Troubleshooting: No GPS signal•For an optimal signal, point the GPS part of the watch upwards.The best signal can be received in an open area with a c

•MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) is an extension of UTMand consists of a grid zone designator, 100,000-meter squareidentifier and a numerical lo

•OK: ~ 60 sec fix interval, lowest power consumption•Off: no GPS fix3.21 NotificationsIf you have paired your Suunto Ambit3 Run with SuuntoMovescount

4. Scroll through the notifications with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock].Up to 10 notifications can be listed. Notifications remain in yourwatch until yo

5. Hold your Suunto Ambit3 Run close to the device you are pairingand wait for Suunto Ambit3 Runto notify that pairing wassuccessful.If the pairing fa

Foot POD auto calibration is on by default. It can be turned off inthe sport mode options menu under ACTIVATE, if the foot POD ispaired and is used fo

WARNING: ONLY FOR RECREATIONAL USE. WARNING: DO NOT ENTIRELY RELY ON THE GPS OR BATTERYLIFETIME, ALWAYS USE MAPS AND OTHER BACKUP MATERIAL TOENSURE

NOTE: If the foot POD connection was unstable during thecalibration exercise, you might not be able to adjust the distance inthe distance summary. Ma

3.Scroll to POIs (Points of interest) using [Light Lock] and selectwith [Next].The watch displays the number of saved POIs and free spaceavailable for

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dst 3.2kmBuilding 01While moving (>4 km/h), the watch shows you the direction to thePOI (or waypoint if navigating a route) based on GPS.The direct

2.Scroll to NAVIGATION using [Start Stop] and enter with [Next].3.Press [Next] to select Location.4.Press [Next] to select Current.5.The watch starts

5. Press [Start Stop] to save the location.6. Select a suitable POI type for the location. Scroll through the POItypes with [Start Stop] or [Light Loc

4. Scroll to the POI you wish to delete with [Start Stop] or [LightLock] and select with [Next].5.Scroll to Delete with [Start Stop]. Select with [Nex

3.24.1 Navigating a routeYou can navigate a route you have downloaded to your SuuntoAmbit3 Run from Movescount (see 3.24 Routes) or recorded from ane

If you selected the first waypoint as the starting point, SuuntoAmbit3 Run navigates the route forward (from the first to thelast waypoint). If you se

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2 GETTING STARTED2.1 Buttons and menusSuunto Ambit3 Run has five buttons which allow you to access allthe features.BACKLAPSTARTSTOPNEXTLIGHTLOCKVIEW

9. 10.ApproachingBEGINContinue toWP01At destinationENDTo skip a waypoint on a route:1. While you are n

2.Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION.3.Scroll to Skip waypoint with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].The watch skips the waypoint and starts navigat

WP01dst 200m1. 2. 3.Full track viewThe full track

Waypoint navigation viewThe waypoint navigation view shows you the followinginformation:•(1) arrow pointing to the direction of the next waypoint•(2)

oVersion: shows the current software and hardware version.•TEST:oLCD test: allows you to test that the LCD works properly.•ACTION:oPower off: allows y

3. Press [Start Stop] to confirm GPS reset, or press [Light Lock] tocancel. NOTE: Resetting GPS resets GPS data, compass calibration valuesand recover

3.27 Sport modesSport modes are your way to record exercises and other activitieswith your Suunto Ambit3 Run. For any activity, you can select asport

You can transfer up to 10 different sport modes created inMovescount to your Suunto Ambit3 Run.3.28 StopwatchThe stopwatch is a display that can be t

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3.29 Suunto AppsSuunto Apps allow you to further customize your Suunto Ambit3Run. Visit Suunto App Zone in Movescount to find Apps, such asvarious ti

[View]:•press to change bottom row view•keep pressed to toggle the display between light and dark•keep pressed to access shortcut (see 3.26 Shortcuts)

•bottom row: change with [View] to show additional informationsuch as weekday, dual time, and battery level.Tuesday20.9.16:301220.9.16:3017:3020.9.16:

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When the alarm is switched on, the alarm symbol is shown on mostof the displays.When the alarm sounds, you can:•Select Snooze by pressing [Light Lock]

to the computer clock. This feature can be turned off in theMoveslink settings.GPS timekeepingGPS timekeeping corrects the offset between your Suunto

2. Set the GPS timekeeping on or off with [Start Stop] and [LightLock]. Accept with [Next].3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next]

To use a planned move:1.Plan individual moves under MY MOVES or use (or create) atraining program under PLAN & CREATE in Movescount.com andadd the

79bpm 189bpmYour Suunto Ambit3 Run also indicates when 50% and 100% ofyour planned target is complete.When your target is complete or you have a rest

4 CARE AND SUPPORT4.1 Handling guidelinesHandle the unit with care – do not knock or drop it.Under normal circumstances the watch does not require s

•never use the device for other than intended use.•contact an authorized Suunto service, distributor or retailer forany repairs.•keep the device clean

Tuesday20.916:30100%76-100%51-75%26-50%0-25%<10%<2%30secCharge the battery by attaching it to your computer with thesupplied USB cable, or charg

5. Follow the startup wizard to complete initial settings. Set valueswith [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and press [Next] to accept andgo to the next st

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Alternatively, send us an email to [email protected]. Pleaseinclude the product name, serial number and a detaileddescription of the issue.Suunto’s q

5 REFERENCE5.1 Technical specificationsGeneral•operating temperature: -20° C to +60° C/-5° F to +140° F•battery charging temperature: 0° C to +35° C

GPS•technology: SiRF star V•resolution: 1 m/3 ft5.2 Compliance5.2.1 CESuunto Oy hereby declares that this product is in compliance withthe essential

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device.5.3 TrademarkSuunto Ambit3 Run,

Warranty PeriodThe Limited Warranty Period starts at the date of original retailpurchase. The Warranty Period is two (2) years for Products unlessothe

2. has been repaired using unauthorized spare parts; modified orrepaired by unauthorized Service Center;3. serial number has been removed, altered or

5.6 CopyrightCopyright © Suunto Oy. All rights reserved. Suunto, Suunto productnames, their logos and other Suunto brand trademarks and namesare regi

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INDEXAactivity monitorrecovery time, 13alarm clock, 81snooze, 81auto calibration, 58autopause, 14autoscroll, 14Bbacklight, 15brightness, 15mode, 15bat