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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 heigth difference • log ascent • log descent • log recorder • time • temperature compass • time • cardina...
Page 3: Memory
Memory • alti-baro • logbook • rec interval time-date • alarm • countdown • time • dual time • date sunrise • location • region • city alti-baro • reference • profile • storm alarm compass • declination general • button tone • tone guide • backlight • language units • time • date • temperature • air...
Page 4: Symbols On The Display
Symbols on the display.
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1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 general settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.1 ad...
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4.2.2 setting profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4.2.3 setting reference values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4.3 using weather trend indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19...
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7 replacing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 8 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 8.1 technical...
Page 8: 1 Introduction
1 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 9: 2 General Settings
2 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 . 2.1 adjusting strap length if you need to adjust the strap length of the metal strap, please contact y...
Page 10: 2.3.1 Button Tone
3. Change the values using [+] and [- light], accept with [mode]. 4. Exit menu with [start stop]. 2.3 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 11: 2.3.3 Backlight
● you set the altitude reference value ● 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 o...
Page 12: 2.3.4 Language
2.3.4 language in language you choose the language of your suunto core user interface (english, german, french or spanish). To choose a language: 1. In general , select language . 2. Select a language from the list with [+] and [- light]. 2.3.5 activating button lock you can activate and deactivate ...
Page 13: 3 Using Time Mode
3 using time mode the time mode handles time measurement. 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 sunset and sunrise at a specific location ● stopwatch...
Page 14: 3.1.1 Setting Time
2. Scroll down to time-date using [- light]. 3. Enter with [mode]. 3.1.1 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]. 3.1.2 setting date in date you set the month, day and year. To set the...
Page 15: 3.2 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. 3.1.4 setting sunrise and sunset...
Page 16: 3.3 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 17: 3.4 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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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 at 6:30 th...
Page 19: 4 Using Alti & Baro Mode
4 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 . You can access different views depending on which profile is activated when you are in the alti & ...
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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 21: 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. 4.2.3 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 23: 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 24: 4.4 Activating Storm Alarm
4.4 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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● log recorder: records the altitude changes into logs ● empty: no supplementary information 4.5.1 using altitude difference measurer the altitude change measurer shows the difference in altitude between a set point and your current position. This feature is especially useful for mountain climbing, ...
Page 26: 4.5.2 Recording Logs
Start to get tired. You check your altitude, and see that there’s still a lot of climbing ahead. Maybe you need to rethink your next check point. 4.5.2 recording logs the log recorder stores all your movements in altitude between the start and stop times. If you are engaged in an activity in which y...
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Altitude points are recorded according to the recording interval you have chosen. To change the recording rate: 1. In menu , select memory . 2. Select rec interval . 3. Change the recording rate with [+] and [- light]. Note: an estimation of how much time you can record is shown in the lower part of...
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4.6 using barometer profile the barometer profile shows the current sea level air pressure. This is based on the reference values given and the constantly measured absolute air pressure. Changes in sea level air pressure are presented graphically in the middle of the display. The display shows the r...
Page 29: Profile
A 7-day log of changes in sea level air pressure can be viewed in alti-baro memory in menu (see 6.1 alti-baro memory on page 36.) possible real life situation: using the barometer profile you’re still hiking and you’re getting tired. You decide to take a nap and you set up your tent. Since your alti...
Page 30: Note: The
4.7 using automatic profile the automatic profile switches between the altimeter and barometer profiles according to your movements. Depending on which profile is activated, you can access the altimeter or barometer profile views with [view]. When the device is moving, the altimeter profile is activ...
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4.8.1 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...
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Tip: when you have stopped your log recorder, before resetting it, you can enter the logbook and view your current recordings! 29 en.
Page 33: 5 Using Compass Mode
5 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: show the current heading ● bearing tracking: shows the current bearing according to your set ...
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Tip: you can keep the device level by swinging your arm out 90 degrees when the device prompts you to keep level and rotate. 5.1.2 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. ...
Page 35: 5.2 Using Compass
The declination value appears on most maps. The location of magnetic north changes yearly, so the most accurate and up-to-date declination value can be obtained from the internet (for example the national geophysical data center for the usa). Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magn...
Page 36: 5.2.1 Using Bezel
You can use the compass in two ways: you can use the bezel or the bearing tracking. 5.2.1 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 mod...
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5.2.2 using bearing tracking in bearing tracking you can lock a bearing (direction) and your suunto core compass will guide you along it. To use the bearing tracking: 1. Point the compass direction arrow in the direction you want to travel and press [start stop]. The heading is now locked. Your curr...
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You where to go. Because the compass is active for only 40 seconds 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. 35 en.
Page 39: 6 Using Memory
6 using memory 6.1 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 40: 6.2.1 Viewing Logs
6.2.1 viewing logs when viewing log summaries, you are shown ● a summary graph, time of recording and highest point ● total descent, duration of descent, average descent speed ● total ascent, duration of ascent and average ascent speed when viewing log details, you are shown: ● a graph of the change...
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3. Choose a log from the list. 4. Lock the log by choosing yes (press [- light]) or cancel by choosing no (press [view]). 6.3 choosing recording interval you can choose the recording interval in rec interval in menu . You can choose between five recording intervals: ● 1 second ● 5 seconds ● 10 secon...
Page 42: 7 Replacing Battery
7 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 44: 8 Specifications
8 specifications 8.1 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 45: Compass
Compass ● resolution 1° 8.2 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. 8.3 copyright copyright © suunto oy 2007. All rights reserved. This publication ...
Page 46: 8.5 Patent Notice
8.5 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. 8.6 disposal of device please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electr...
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Page 48: Index
Index a alarm, 14 alti & baro mode, 16 altimeter profile , 21 altitude difference measurer, 22 automatic profile, 27 b backlight, 8 barometer profile , 25 battery changing, 39 bearing tracking, 34 bezel, 33 button lock, 9 button tone, 7 c calibrating compass, 30 ce, 42 changing backlight, 8 battery,...
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Tone guides, 7 units, 6 getting correct readings, 30 i incorrect readings, 17 l language, 9 locking logs, 36, 37 logs locking, 36, 37 recording, 23, 26, 28 viewing, 36, 37 m memory, 36 locking logs, 36, 37 recording interval, 38 viewing logs, 36, 37 modes alti & baro, 16 compass, 30 time, 10 p profi...
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Time, 11 time mode, 10 tone guides, 7 trademark, 42 u using alti & baro mode, 16 altitude difference measurer, 22 correct readings, 16 incorrect readings, 17 profiles, 18, 21, 25, 27 reference values, 19 storm alarm, 21 weather trend indicator, 19 using compass mode bearing tracking, 34 bezel, 33 ca...
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