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Suunto Observer User Manual

Other manuals for Observer: User Manual, Instruction Manual, Pocket Manual
Manual is about: Suunto Observer TT, LTT, ST, SR, SR Black Watch User's Guide

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    1 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 observ...

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    2 table of contents customer service contacts ..................................................................................... 1 table of contents ......................................................................................................... 2 chapter 1 introduction ....................

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    3 chapter 3 altimeter mode .................................................................................... 17 altimeter-barometer use ............................................................................................... 17 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 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’s a...

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    6 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. 3....

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    7 key features 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 further detail foll...

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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...

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    9 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 measure of...

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    10 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 change t...

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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 submodes: time, chronometer and alarms. Note: these functions are accessible in the time mode, i.E. When the mode indictor is be...

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    13 note: if the 12-hour clock is chosen either am/pm will appear below the hour in the middle 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...

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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 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 stopwatch icon in the bottom fi...

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    16 daily alarm 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 top fie...

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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 (barometer function) or altimeter. 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 ...

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    19 altitude marked. You can proceed and follow the instructions, setting the altimeter, 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 adju...

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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 note: you can be in other modes while recording. To indicate logbook-recording activity, the observer will display the text “log” flashing in the bottom field. How to view in the logbook mode in the altimeter mode, press the [select] button once to enter this sub mode. The logbook mode features f...

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    22 4. The fourth screen (fig. 3.5) shows the number of laps (runs) completed for the particular logbook that is being viewed. • 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 incl...

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    23 note: during this process, pressing the [quick] button allows you to move on to the next screen. Logbook history 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 ...

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    24 press either the [select] or the [mode] button to exit this activity. 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 th...

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    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 observer is 0.2% off the real altitude difference (when using imperial units the offset factor is 0.11% / 1 ºf). This is because the real temperatures are not always the same as the normal temperatures. A higher than normal temperature causes the calculated altitude difference to be smaller than ...

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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 to view and use the barometric function: 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 displ...

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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 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, the ...

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    31 a) the top field displays a cardinal or half cardinal point abbreviation; 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 ind...

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    32 to activate the bearing tracking mode press the [on off] button twice. If active, press the [on off] button twice to deactivate. To set the bearing lock 1. Press the [select] button for 2 seconds to start the setup process. Located in the middle field, the actual bearing in degrees will begin to ...

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    33 2. Press the [on off] or the [quick] button to select the declination direction in the top field. 3. Press the [select] button to move to the next setting. In the middle field, the degrees will begin to flash. 4. Press the [on off] button to scroll the degrees up or the [quick] button to scroll d...

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    34 note: for successful calibration, it is important to hold the observer level during the calibration process. This is simple to accomplish. For example, place the observer on an over- turned drinking glass on a table. 5. Within a minute of completing a full circle, the observer will inform you whe...

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    35 why is the altitude reading not changing even though i’m moving in a vertical direction? You are using the observer as a barometer and the altitude is fixed. To change to the altimeter use, enter settings in the baro or alti mode. The first thing that you can set is the choice between altimeter/b...

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    36 does the observer show future trends in weather conditions? No, the observer continually accumulates data on barometric pressure and stores the data of last 4 days. The barometric trends of the last 6 hour window is displayed graphically with an arrow in the top field. The observer does not make ...

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    37 when should i operate the observer in altimeter use and when in barometer use? Altimeter use (half-moon indicator below alti in the mode bar) is your choice when you want to measure the altitude and there is vertical movement included in your activity. Baro- meter use is suitable for weather meas...

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    38 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 suunto observer wristop computer product. Its contents shall not be used or distribut...

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    39 there are no express warranties except as listed above. The client can exercise the right to repair under the warranty by contacting our customer serv- ice department to obtain a repair authorization. Suunto oy, suunto europe and suunto usa/canada shall in no event be liable for any inciden- tal ...