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Suunto Observer Instruction Manual
Summary of Observer
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Figure 2.1 a) b) c) e) d) figure 2.2 a) b) c) d) figure 2.3 a) b) d) c) e) figure 2.4 a) b) figure 2.5 a) b) c) figure 2.6 a) b) c) figure 2.7 a) b) c) figure 3.1 a) b) c) d) e) figure 3.2.
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Figure 4.2 a) b) c) d) figure 5.1 a) b) c) d) figure 5.2 a) b) c) d) figure 5.3 figure 5.4 figure 5.5 figure 5.6 figure 5.7 figure 3.3 figure 3.4 figure 3.5 figure 3.6 figure 3.7 figure 3.8 figure 3.9 figure 4.1 a) b) c) d) figure 3.10
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1 en customer service contacts suunto oy phone +358 9 875870 fax +358 9 87587301 suunto usa phone 1 (800) 543-9124 canada phone 1 (800) 776-7770 suunto europe phone +33 3 90 20 74 30 fax +33 3 90 20 74 40 suunto web site www.Suunto.Com congratulations on the purchase of your suunto observer. The obs...
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2 table of contents chapter 1 introduction .................................................................... 5 1.1 general information ............................................................................................. 5 1.2 care and maintenance ............................................
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3 chapter 3 altimeter mode .............................................................. 17 3.1 altimeter-barometer use ................................................................................... 17 3.2 setting the altimeter .....................................................................
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4 - altitude alarm indicator - daily alarm indicator - mode indicator - am/pm indicator (12h display) - low battery indicator - use indicator - chronometer indicator a) b) c) d) e) f) select quick mode pressure sensor on / off figure 1.1.
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5 chapter 1 introduction 1.1 general information the observer wristop computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument, intended for recreational use. The outdoor enthusiast who enjoys venturing in sports like skiing, kayaking, mountain climbing, hiking and biking can rely on the observer...
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6 1.3 adjusting the bracelet (st and tt models) the metal / elastomer bracelets of the observer models st and tt have to be adjusted for the user. The steps are 1. Remove the buckle by releasing the spring bars with pin, paper clip or other sharp object. 2. Remove both spring bars from the pin holes...
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7 1.4 main functions (modes) the observer has four main modes: time, altimeter, barometer, and compass. In each of the features there are associated sub modes providing further enhancements to its usefulness during your outdoor adventures. All key features and sub features will be discussed in furth...
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8 the on off button located on the bottom right of the observer performs the following functions: • in the time mode, the bottom field view can be scrolled displaying the calendar date, seconds, or dual time. • during the setup process, a short press causes the selected value to increase. • for chro...
Page 11: Metric Unit of Measure
9 1.8 lcd display designed to offer maximum clarity and simplicity the display is divided into several areas as shown in fig. 1.1. A) the top field displays numbers or text depending on the mode or sub mode you are viewing. B) the middle field displays large numbers and/or the related unit of measur...
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10 1.9.1 to set or check unit of measurement settings if the mode indicator is not on time, press the [mode] button until it is directly below time. 1. Press the [mode] and [select] buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter the setup mode. The top field will display “set” momentarily and then ch...
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11 a low battery-warning indicator is activated when 5-15 percent of the battery capacity is still available. When this occurs we recommend replacement of the battery. Extreme cold weather will activate the low battery-warning indicator. Although the indicator is activated, the battery may not need ...
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12 after every battery replacement, it is necessary to calibrate the magnetic sensor. Refer to chapter 5, calibrating the compass. Chapter 2 time mode there are three time sub modes: time, chronometer and alarms. Note: these functions are accessible in the time mode, i.E. When the mode indictor is b...
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13 field and the date shows the month first then the day. Once you determine the year, month and day, the observer will supply the day of the week in the top field. Setup mode will automatically be released if left idle for more than one minute. The dual time will stay the same, even though the time...
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14 2. Press the [quick] button to store the lap time and split time into memory. Lap and split times are displayed as follows: in the top field the lap time is shown for the latest lap. The number of this lap is shown in the bottom field “l #” (# = lap number). The lap time is displayed for five sec...
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15 c) the date of the timed event; d) the stopwatch icon; and e) the text “mem” to indicate the memory view. You press the [on off] button to move to the next screen. The second screen (fig. 2.4) displays: a) the total number of laps stored in the middle field; and b) the text “mem and “lap” and the...
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16 2.3 daily alarm sub mode the observer allows you to select and enter settings for up to three alarms. In the time mode, press the [select] button twice to enter this sub mode. (after stopwatch) in the daily alarm mode (fig. 2.7): a) “on” or “off” (the activation status of an alarm) display in the...
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17 chapter 3 altimeter mode the altimeter provides you with: • an adjustable unit of measure either meter or feet: meter range -500 to 9000; ft range - 1,600 to 29500; • a resolution of 1m or 3ft; • a display up-date on the rate of vertical movement in intervals of 1 second for 3 minutes, then every...
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18 in a half-moon shape. The position of the icon indicates whether the observer is being used as a weather station (baro) or altimeter (alti). Note: this is different than moving between alti and baro main modes. This is important. The use indicator has to be in alti position, otherwise the altitud...
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19 provided in the section below. If the altitude is not known, you can set the sea level pressure in the barometric mode. Refer to chapter 4, setting the sea level pressure. Setting the sea level pressure will adjust the altimeter to the current altitude within approximately ten meters or 30 ft. Fo...
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20 note: an activated altitude alarm is indicated with an alarm symbol. 7. At the desired setting, press the [select] button to move to the next setting. In the middle field, the alarm altitude will begin to flash. 8. Press either the [on off] button to scroll the value up or the [quick] button to s...
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21 observer will display the text “log” flashing in the bottom field. 3.3.2 to view in the logbook mode in the altimeter mode, press the [select] button once to enter this sub mode. The logbook mode features five screens. The first screen displays for 7 seconds. Thereafter, the screens will incremen...
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22 • the middle field, the total number of ascents or descents. • the bottom field, the text “lap” along with the text “log” to the left. Note: a lap is a vertical movement including both ascent and descent equaling 50 meters (150 ft) or above. The first lap can be also only descent. 5. The fifth sc...
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23 3.5 logbook history sub mode the logbook history shows a summation of all logs recorded. In the altimeter mode, press the [select] button twice to enter this sub mode. There are four screens displayed in the logbook history. In the first screen (fig. 3.7): • the top field displays the year when t...
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24 3.5.1 clearing the logbook history to clear the history of the logbook: 1. In any of the logbook history screens, press the [select] button for 2 seconds. The top field displays the text “clr”, the middle field the text “his”, and the bottom field the text “no”. All three messages will begin to f...
Page 27: Altitude (M)
25 table 1. Normal temperatures corresponding to different altitudes altitude (m) altitude (ft) temperature (ºc) temperature (ºf) above sea level above sea level 0 0 15.0 59.0 200 656 13.7 56.7 400 1312 12.4 54.3 600 1969 11.1 52.0 800 2625 9.8 49.6 1000 3281 8.5 47.3 1200 3937 7.2 45.0 1400 4593 5....
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26 altitude difference to be smaller than the real altitude difference (your mountain ascent was actually higher). Consequently, a lower than normal temperature causes the calculated altitude difference to be larger than the real altitude difference (you did not ascend quite as high as displayed). T...
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27 table 3. Example using feet and fahrenheit. Lower point higher point set reference altitude (real altitude) 3280 ft displayed altitude 9840 ft real outside temperature +36.3 ºf +18.9 ºf normal (table) temperature +47.3 ºf +23.9 ºf temperature difference (= real - normal) -9 ºf -5 ºf sum of temper...
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28 press the [mode] button until the mode indicator is directly below baro. In the barometric mode the fields display information as shown in fig. 4.1: a) the top field displays the current temperature and barometric trend indicator; b) the middle field displays sea level pressure; c) the bottom fie...
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29 5. When the current sea level pressure is displayed, press the [mode] button to accept the changes and exit. Once you complete this process, the altitude measurement on the observer should be correct within a range of approximately ten meters or some tens of feet. Note: information on the current...
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30 4.3 barometric trend indicator the barometric trend indicator is located in the top left corner of the lcd display. When the barometer use feature is on, this indicator is displayed in all main modes to provide you with an indication of upcoming weather conditions. If altimeter use is activated, ...
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31 b) the middle field displays bearing in degrees; c) the bottom field displays current time; and d) the outer circumference of the lcd graphically displays lit segments representing a north-south arrow; (one-lit segment indicates north, three-lit segments indicate south) to view and use the compas...
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32 1. Press the [select] button for 2 seconds to start the setup process. Located in the mid- dle field, the actual bearing in degrees will begin to flash. 2. Turn the observer to the desired direction. Lock the bearing displayed by pressing the [quick] button. 3. To adjust the locked bearing, press...
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33 4. Press the [on off] button to scroll the degrees up or the [quick] button to scroll down. 5. At the degrees desired, press the [mode] button to accept the changes and exit. Local declination is now set. Note: you can find the local declination in the maps of your area. Setup mode will automatic...
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34 bration was successful by displaying the text “done” in the middle field (fig. 5.7), or if the calibration needs to be repeated by displaying “push” and “-” (fig. 5.5). Note: you may need to perform the rotating of the compass more than twice around for the calibration to be completed. Note: if t...
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35 between altimeter/barometer use. Refer to chapter 3, altimeter-barometer use. Why does the vertical ascent/descent measurement show different readings even though i am inside and staying in the same room? Indoors, even small, unnoticeable air currents cause changes in air pressure. For example, i...
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36 should be based on different signs of nature in addition to the barometric trend. What does “absolute pressure” and “sea level pressure” mean? Absolute pressure is the actual pressure in any location at any given time. Sea level pressure equals the corresponding pressure at sea level for a certai...
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37 meter use is suitable for weather measurements. A natural way to alternate between altimeter/barometer use during a hike is to use the observer as altimeter when moving and as barometer when camping (no vertical movement expected). This way you will have more accurate information on both altitude...
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38 dur duration spl split time mem memory view his history cmp compass cal calibration copyright and trademark notice this publication and its contents are proprietary to suunto oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the operation of s...
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39 the date of its purchase. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use while in the period of the warranty. It does not cover damage or failures resulting in accident, misuse, neglect, mi...
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40 keili 4.02 / 2500