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Suunto CORE User Manual

Other manuals for CORE: Quick Manual, User Manual, User Manual
Manual is about: Sports watch with altimeter, barometer and an electronic compass

Summary of CORE

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    Suunto core user guide en.

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    1 safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 types of safety precautions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 safety precautions: . . . . . ...

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    6.1.2 setting date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 6.1.3 setting dual time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 6.1.4 setting sunrise and sunset times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 6.2 using...

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    8.1 getting correct readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 8.1.1 calibrating compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 8.1.2 setting declination value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4...

  • Page 5: 1  Safety

    1 safety types of safety precautions: warning: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death. Caution: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in damage to the product. Note: - is used to emphasize important informatio...

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    Caution: do not apply insect repellent. Caution: treat as electronic waste. Caution: do not knock or drop. 6.

  • Page 7: 2  Welcome

    2 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 8: 3  Introduction

    3 introduction suunto core has been designed for people like you, people who enjoy life outdoors and activities like climbing, hiking, snorkeling and countless others ranging from the recreational to the extreme. Your suunto core will help you get maximum enjoyment from your favorite outdoor activit...

  • Page 9: 4  Getting Started

    4 getting started basic settings press any button and your suunto core will activate. You are then prompted to set the language, units (imperial or metric), time and date. Use the upper right [+] button and lower right [- light] button to change the settings. Accept and move to the next menu item by...

  • Page 10: Views

    Views each mode has a set of views that you access with the lower left [view] button. Views are presented in the lower part of the display. Views contain supplementary information about the enabled mode, for example, viewing seconds as supplementary information in the time mode. Some views are also ...

  • Page 11: Menu

    20 menu in menu you can change values, change the general settings and units, or view logs stored in the logbook. To enter menu , keep the middle right [mode] button pressed while in the time , alti & baro or compass mode. The segments in the outer part of the display indicate your transition time. ...

  • Page 12: Button Lock

    Button lock you can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping the lower right [-light] button pressed. Note: you can change views and use the backlight when the button lock is activated. Changing values to change a setting, you have to be in menu . To enter menu , keep the right middle [mod...

  • Page 13: 5  General Settings

    5 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 . 5.1 adjusting strap length if you need to adjust the strap length of the metal strap, please contact y...

  • Page 14: 5.3.1  Button Tone

    3. Change the values using [+] and [- light], accept with [mode]. 4. Exit menu with [start stop]. 5.3 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 15: 5.3.3  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]. 5.3.5 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 17: 6  Using Time Mode

    6 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 18: 6.1.1  Setting Time

    To enter time settings in menu : 1. Enter menu by keeping [mode] pressed down. 2. Scroll down to time-date using [- light]. 3. Enter with [mode]. 6.1.1 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 [-...

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    Note: we recommend that you set the current time at your current location as the main time because the alarm clock emits alarms according to the main time. 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 ...

  • Page 20: 6.2  Using Stopwatch

    6.2 using stopwatch the stopwatch measures time. Its resolution is 0.1 seconds. 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 ...

  • Page 21: 6.4  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 23: 7  Using Alti & Baro Mode

    7 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 7.2.2 setting profiles on page 26). You can access different views depending on which p...

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    7.1.1 getting correct readings if you are engaged in an outdoor activity that requires you to know the air pressure, you need to enter the altitude reference value for your location. This is found on most topographic maps. Your suunto core will now give you the correct readings. To get the correct a...

  • Page 25: Profile + Altitude Moving

    Altimeter profile + altitude moving + weather change if your altimeter profile is on and the weather changes frequently while you climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device will give you incorrect readings. Barometer profile + altitude moving if the barometer profile is on for an extended ...

  • Page 26: 7.2.2  Setting Profiles

    To the activity. You can either let suunto core decide which profile is most suitable for you at the moment, or you can choose a suitable profile yourself. 7.2.2 setting profiles to set the profile: 1. In menu , select alti-baro . 2. Select profile . 3. Choose a suitable profile. Alternatively you c...

  • Page 27: Situation Last 3 Hours

    The two numbers. You set the altitude reference value on your suunto core to match that of the sign. 7.3 using weather trend indicator the weather trend indicator is located on the upper side of the display. It is displayed in the time and alti & baro modes, providing you with quick reference to che...

  • Page 28: 7.4  Activating Storm Alarm

    Tip: if the weather trend indicator shows that the air pressure is constantly rising, there is a higher possibility of sunny weather upcoming. Again, if the air pressure is constantly dropping, there is a higher possibility of rainy weather. 7.4 activating storm alarm the storm alarm notifies you th...

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    Altitude reference value. When the altimeter profile is activated, the word alti is underlined on the display. 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 ...

  • Page 30: 7.5.2  Recording Logs

    2. Start, stop and restart it with [start stop]. 3. Keep [+] pressed to reset. 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 dif...

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    Log height difference: shows the measured altitude difference between a log starting point and a log finishing point with the following icons: in the additional views: is displayed when your altitude is above the starting point. Is displayed when your altitude is the same as at the starting point. I...

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    Tip: when you have stopped the log recorder, you can enter the logbook and view your current recordings before you reset the recorder. 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...

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    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 initial reading. A 7-day log of changes in sea level air pressure can be viewed in alti-baro memory in menu (see 9.1 alt...

  • Page 34: Profile

    Changes. The altitude log will therefore be flat during this period. For information on using the log recorder, see section 7.5.2 recording logs on page 30. You can start, stop and reset the altitude measurement while in the barometer profile. Possible real life situation: recording logs in the baro...

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    7.8 using depth meter profile you use the depth meter profile when snorkeling. It shows your current depth and the maximum depth you reached during a snorkeling dive. The maximum depth of the device is 32.8 ft (10m). When the depth meter profile is activated, a wave icon appears on the upper left pa...

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    2. Start, stop and restart it with [start stop]. Begin a snorkeling dive. 3. When you return to the surface, reset by holding [+] pressed. Caution: do not push buttons while the device is under water. Note: you need to reset your log recorder in the altimeter profile before using the log recorder in...

  • Page 37: 8  Using Compass Mode

    8 using compass mode the compass mode allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic north. In 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 direction betwe...

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    To calibrate the compass: 1. Keep the device level, do not tilt it in any directions. 2. Slowly rotate the device clockwise (around 15 seconds per round) until the compass is activated. Note: if you notice deviations in the compass, you can recalibrate it by keeping it level and rotating it slowly c...

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    8.1.2 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 41: 8.2  Using Compass

    8.2 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 42: 8.2.1  Using Bezel

    8.2.1 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 heading. 2. Rotate the moving bezel so tha...

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    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 display point you in the direction you need to take in order to keep to your desired bearing. The symbol confirms that you are aiming towards the right direction. Note: pressing...

  • Page 44: 9  Using Memory

    9 using memory 9.1 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 every 30 minutes. To view the records of the last ...

  • Page 45: 9.2.1  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. 9.2.1 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. 9.2.2 locking and unlocking logs to lock or unlock the 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]). 9.3 choosing recording interval you can choose...

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    Tip: short lasting activities with fast changes in altitude is better to record with faster recording interval (e.G. Downhill skiing). Again, long time activities with slower changes in altitude is better to record with slower recording interval (e.G. Hiking) 47 en.

  • Page 48: 10  Replacing Battery

    10 replacing battery note: to reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not crush, puncture or dispose of used batteries in fire or water. Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly. Note: if the threads of the battery compartment cover are damaged, send your device to an authorized suunto representat...

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    49 en.

  • Page 50: 11  Specifications

    11 specifications 11.1 technical data general ● operating temperature -20°c ... +60 °c / -4°f ... +140°f ● storage temperature -30 °c ... +60 °c / -22°f ... +140°f ● water-resistant 30 m / 100 ft (according to iso 2281) ● mineral glass ● user-replaceable battery cr2032 ● battery life-time: ~ 1 year ...

  • Page 51: Thermometer

    Thermometer ● display range -20°c ... 60°c / -4°f ... 140°f ● resolution 1°c / 1°f compass ● resolution 1° 11.2 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 reserv...

  • Page 52: 11.4  Ce

    11.4 ce the ce mark is used to mark conformity with the european union emc directive 89/336/eec. 11.5 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...

  • Page 53: 12  Warranty

    12 warranty 12.1 suunto limited warranty suunto warrants that during the warranty period suunto or a suunto authorized service center (hereinafter service center) will, at its sole discretion, remedy defects in materials or workmanship free of charge either by a) repairing, or b) replacing, or c) re...

  • Page 54: Limitation of Liability

    3. Serial number has been removed, altered or made illegible in any way, as determined at the sole discretion of suunto; 4. Has been exposed to chemicals including but not limited to mosquito repellents. Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free, o...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index a alarm, 21 alti & baro mode, 23 altimeter profile , 28 altitude difference measurer, 29 automatic profile, 34 b backlight, 15 barometer profile , 32 battery changing, 48 bearing tracking, 42 bezel, 42 button lock, 16 button tone, 14 c calibrating compass, 37 ce, 52 changing backlight, 15 batt...

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    Units, 13 getting correct readings, 37 i incorrect readings, 24 l language, 15 lap, 45 locking and unlocking logs, 46 locking logs, 44 logs locking, 44, 46 recording, 30, 33, 35 unlocking, 46 viewing, 44, 45 m memory, 44 locking and unlocking logs, 46 locking logs, 44 recording interval, 46 viewing ...

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    Adjusting length, 13 sunrise and sunset, 19 t technical data, 50 time, 18 time mode, 17 tone guides, 14 trademark, 51 u using alti & baro mode, 23 altitude difference measurer, 29 correct readings, 24 incorrect readings, 24 profiles, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 35 reference values, 26 storm alarm, 28 weathe...

  • Page 58: Suunto Help Desk

    © suunto oy 5/2011 suunto is a registered trademark of suunto oy. All rights reserved. Suunto help desk global +358 2 284 1160 usa (toll free) 1-800-543-9124 canada (toll free) 1-800-267-7506 www.Suunto.Com.