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Suunto CORE User Manual
Summary of CORE
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User guide en.
Page 2: Altimeter
Altimeter depth meter • date • seconds • dual time • sunrise and sunset times • stopwatch • countdown timer • empty • empty time • altitude difference measurer • temperature • log recorder • log height difference • log ascent • log descent • log recorder • time • temperature compass • time • cardinals...
Page 3: Menu Content
Menu content.
Page 4: Symbols On The Display
Symbols on the display.
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1 welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6...
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5.2.1 matching profile to activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.2.2 setting profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.2.3 setting reference values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.3 using weat...
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7.3 choosing recording interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 8 replacing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 9 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 8: 1 Welcome
1 welcome “for over 70 years suunto has provided accurate, reliable information to people in need of it. Our instruments enable our users to reach their goals more effectively and get more out of their sports experience. Our products are often very critical to the user. Therefore we at suunto take p...
Page 9: 2 Introduction
2 introduction this user guide explains the suunto core features, how they work, and how you access them. In addition, we have included examples of how you can use them in real life situations. Each main chapter explains a mode and its views. It also gives you information on how to set and use these...
Page 10: 3 General Settings
3 general settings before you start to use your suunto core, it's a good idea to set the measurement units and general settings according to your preferences. General settings are changed in menu . 3.1 adjusting strap length if you need to adjust the strap length of the metal strap, please contact y...
Page 11: 3.3.1 Button Tone
3. Change the values using [+] and [- light], accept with [mode]. 4. Exit menu with [start stop]. 3.3 changing general settings in general you set the general settings, including: ● button tone : on/off ● tone guide : on/off ● backlight : light button/any button ● language : english, french, spanish...
Page 12: 3.3.3 Backlight
● you start or stop the log recorder ● you mark an altitude point while you are recording logs ● you start or stop the stopwatch ● the device switches between the altimeter and barometer profile when you are using the automatic profile. To turn tone guides on or off: 1. In general , select tone guid...
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To choose a language: 1. In general , select language . 2. Select a language from the list with [+] and [- light]. 3.3.5 activating button lock you can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping [-light] pressed down. When the button lock is activated, it is indicated with a lock symbol . No...
Page 14: 4 Using Time Mode
4 using time mode the time mode handles time measurement. 20 with [view] you can scroll through the following views: ● date: current weekday and date ● seconds: seconds as numbers ● dual time: time in another time zone ● sunrise and sunset : time of sunrise and sunset at a specific location ● stopwa...
Page 15: 4.1.1 Setting Time
4.1.1 setting time in time you set the time. To set the time: 1. In time-date , select time . 2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [- light]. 4.1.2 setting date in date you set the month, day and year. To set the date: 1. In time-date , select date . 2. Change the year, month an...
Page 16: 4.2 Using Stopwatch
Possible real life situation: knowing the time at home you are traveling abroad and you set the dual time to be the time at home. The main time is the time at your current location. Now you always know the local time and you can quickly check what time it is at home. 4.1.4 setting sunrise and sunset...
Page 17: 4.3 Using Countdown Timer
To use the stopwatch: 1. In the time mode, select the stopwatch view. 2. Start, stop and restart the stopwatch with [start stop]. 3. Keep [+] pressed to reset the stopwatch. Possible real life situation: timing the 100m dash your friend is training for a running competition, and needs to know how lo...
Page 18: 4.4 Setting Alarm
Possible real life situation: boiling eggs you’re on a hiking expedition. It’s morning. You wake up, come out of your tent, and start to make breakfast at your campfire. This time, you want 8-minute eggs. You set the countdown timer to 8 minutes with your eggs in the pot and wait for the water to co...
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5min 24h tip: when the snooze is turned on, you can deactivate it in the time mode by keeping [view] pressed down. Possible real life situation: waking up in the morning you want to wake up early tomorrow morning. You set your suunto core alarm for 6:30 before you go to bed. The alarm wakes you up a...
Page 20: 5 Using Alti & Baro Mode
5 using alti & baro mode in the alti & baro mode you can view the current altitude, barometric pressure or snorkeling depth. It offers four profiles: automatic , altimeter , barometer and depth meter (see section 5.2.2 setting profiles on page 19). You can access different views depending on which p...
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Is found on most topographic maps. Your suunto core will now give you the correct readings. To get the correct altitude readings, you need to enter the sea level air pressure reference value. The sea level air pressure reference value relevant to your location can be found in the weather section of ...
Page 22: Profile + Altitude Moving
Barometer profile + altitude moving if the barometer profile is on for an extended period of time as you climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device assumes that you are standing still and interprets your changes in altitude as changes in sea level air pressure. It will therefore give you i...
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2. Select profile . 3. Choose a suitable profile. Alternatively you can set the profile in the alti & baro mode by keeping [view] pressed down. 5.2.3 setting reference values to set the reference value: 1. In menu , select alti-baro . 2. Select reference and choose between the altimeter and sea leve...
Page 24: Situation Last 3 Hours
To check upcoming weather conditions. The weather trend indicator is comprised of two lines forming an arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. The right line represents the last 3 hours. The left line represents the 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours. So the line can indicate 9 different pattern...
Page 25: 5.4 Activating Storm Alarm
5.4 activating storm alarm the storm alarm notifies you that a pressure drop of 4 hpa / 0.12 inhg or more has occurred during a 3-hour period. Suunto core will activate an alarm and flash an alarm symbol on the display for 20 seconds. The storm alarm only works when you have activated the barometer ...
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When the altimeter profile is activated, you can access the following views with [view]: ● log recorder: records the altitude changes into logs ● altitude difference measurer: measures the altitude difference from a set point ● temperature: measures the current temperature ● empty: no supplementary ...
Page 27: 5.5.2 Recording Logs
Possible real life situation: measuring your climbing you are about to start climbing a mountain that is 3, 280 feet (1000 m) high. You want to be able to check your progress as you climb, so you activate the altitude difference measurer on your suunto core. You start climbing, checking your altitud...
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Is displayed when your altitude is the same as at the starting point. Is displayed when your altitude is below the starting point. Is displayed when you view how much you have ascended from the log start. Is displayed when you view how much you have descended from the log start. Altitude points are ...
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Possible real life situation: recording altitude you’re going on another mountain hike. This time you want to record how much you ascend and descend so as to compare the figures with previous hikes. You set your suunto core to the altimeter profile and start the log recorder when you begin the hike....
Page 30: Profile
● altitude reference: shows the altitude reference value ● time: shows the current time ● empty: no additional view note: if you are wearing your suunto core on your wrist, you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will affect the init...
Page 31: Profile
You can start, stop and reset the altitude measurement while in the barometer profile. Possible real life situation: recording logs in the barometer profile you are recording your altitude changes during a hike and decide to take a longer break. You switch to the barometer profile. Since the altitud...
Page 32: Note: The
Note: the automatic profile should not be activated all the time. Some activities require the barometer profile to be constantly activated even though you might be moving (e.G. Surfing). In other words, in certain situations you need to choose a suitable profile manually. 5.8 using depth meter profi...
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5.8.1 recording logs in depth meter profile the log recorder in the depth meter profile works similarly to the log recorder in the altimeter profile, but instead of recording altitude it records the depth of your snorkeling dives. To record logs in the depth meter profile: 1. In the alti & baro mode...
Page 34: 6 Using Compass Mode
6 using compass mode the compass mode allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic north. In the compass mode you can access the following views with [view]: ● time: shows the current time ● cardinals: shows the current heading in cardinal directions ● bearing tracking: shows the difference...
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Note: if you notice deviations in the compass, you can recalibrate it by keeping it level and rotating it slowly clockwise until the north indicator shows a stable value. 32.
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6.1.2 setting declination value paper maps point to true north. Compasses, however, point to magnetic north – a region above the earth where the earth’s magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic north and true north are not at the same location, you must set the declination on your compass. The angle i...
Page 38: 6.2 Using Compass
6.2 using compass when you are in the compass mode, you see two moving segments on the rim of the display. These point towards north. The hairline at 12 o’clock shows your heading and functions as a compass direction arrow. The numerical value of your heading is shown in the center of the display. I...
Page 39: 6.2.1 Using Bezel
6.2.1 using bezel you can use your suunto core as a traditional compass by moving the outer bezel according to the moving segments showing north and then following the heading. To use the bezel: 1. In the compass mode, point the north indicator towards your target. 2. Rotate the moving bezel so that...
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To use the bearing tracking: 1. Point the compass direction arrow in the direction you want to travel and press [start stop]. The bearing is now locked. Your current heading is shown in the middle of the display, and it will change according to your movements. 2. The arrows in the top row of the dis...
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You where to go. Because the compass is active for only a minute at a time to conserve battery life, now and then you need to re-start the compass to check your heading. Keep an eye on it and you’ll get there soon. 38.
Page 42: 7 Using Memory
7 using memory 7.1 alti-baro memory alti-baro automatically records changes in altitude or sea level air pressure for the last 7 days. Information will be stored depending on which profile is active at the moment of the recording. Records are stored once per hour. To view the records of the last 7 d...
Page 43: 7.2.1 Viewing Logs
When you view logs, you are first shown a list of available logs complete with times and dates. You can scroll and then enter each log to view its summary information and details. 7.2.1 viewing logs when viewing log summaries, you are shown ● a summary graph, time of recording and highest point ● to...
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Note: only altimeter logs include summaries. 7.2.2 locking and unlocking logs to lock or unlock logs: 1. In memory , select logbook . 2. Choose a log from the list. 3. Select lock / unlock . 4. Lock/unlock the log with [mode] or cancel with [view]. 7.3 choosing recording interval you can choose the ...
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Tip: it is better to use a faster recording interval for short lasting activities with fast changes in altitude (e.G. Downhill skiing). A slower recording interval is more suitable for long lasting activities with slower changes in altitude (e.G. Hiking). 42.
Page 46: 8 Replacing Battery
8 replacing battery your suunto core operates on a 3-volt lithium cell, type: cr 2032. Note: to reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not crush, puncture or dispose of used batteries in fire or water. Replace the battery with a manufacturer-approved battery only. Recycle or dispose of used batteries ...
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Note: the markings on the cover may be unaligned once the cover has been tightened. This doesn't matter. If the cover is undamaged, it does not need to be replaced. Note: if the threads of the battery compartment cover are damaged, send your device to an authorized suunto representative for service....
Page 48: 9 Specifications
9 specifications 9.1 technical data general ● operating temperature -20 °c to +60 °c / -4°f to +140°f ● storage temperature -30 °c to +60 °c / -22°f to +140°f ● water-resistant 30 m / 100 ft (according to iso 2281) ● mineral glass ● user-replaceable battery cr2032 altimeter ● display range -500 m to...
Page 49: Compass
Compass ● resolution 1° 9.2 trademark suunto, wristop computer, suunto core, their logos, and other suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of suunto oy. All rights are reserved. 9.3 copyright copyright © suunto oy 2007. All rights reserved. This publication ...
Page 50: 9.5 Patent Notice
9.5 patent notice this product is protected us patent application serial number 11/152,076 and corresponding patents or patent applications in other countries. Additional patent applications are pending. 9.6 disposal of device please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electr...
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Page 52: Index
Index a alarm, 15 alti & baro mode, 17 altimeter profile , 22 altitude difference measurer, 23 automatic profile, 28 b backlight, 9 barometer profile , 26 battery changing, 43 bearing tracking, 36 bezel, 36 button lock, 10 button tone, 8 c calibrating compass, 31 ce, 46 changing backlight, 9 battery...
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Tone guides, 8 units, 7 getting correct readings, 31 i incorrect readings, 18 l language, 9 lap, 40 locking and unlocking logs, 41 locking logs, 39 logs locking, 39, 41 recording, 24, 27, 30 unlocking, 41 viewing, 39, 40 m memory, 39 locking and unlocking logs, 41 locking logs, 39 recording interval...
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Adjusting length, 7 sunrise and sunset, 13 t technical data, 45 time, 12 time mode, 11 tone guides, 8 trademark, 46 u using alti & baro mode, 17 altitude difference measurer, 23 correct readings, 17 incorrect readings, 18 profiles, 19, 22, 26, 28, 29 reference values, 20 storm alarm, 22 weather tren...
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