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Suunto Spartan User Manual

Manual is about: Suunto Spartan Wristop Computer User's guide

Summary of Spartan

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    User’s guide en suunto spartan.

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    1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12..

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    13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24..

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    25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31..

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    Change modes time alti baro change sub-modes modes & sub-modes daily alarms time stopwatch countdown timer dual time alti baro logbook history 4 day memory sea level pressure difference measurement logbook 24 hour memory difference measurement.

  • Page 6: Table of Contents

    6 table of contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................ 9 1.1. General information .............................................................................................. 9 1.2. Main functions (modes) ......................................

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    7 table of contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................ 9 1.1. General information .............................................................................................. 9 1.2. Main functions (modes) ......................................

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    8 5.2. Time .............................................................................................................................. 36 5.2.1. Why do the segments on the circumference increase and decrease when i am in the time mode? ...............................................................

  • Page 9: 1.  Introduction

    9 1. Introduction 1.1. General information the 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 wristop computer’s accu...

  • Page 10: 1.3.  Button Functions

    10 1.3. Button functions four buttons are used to operate the wristop computer: [mode], [+] (on/off), [-] and [select]. 1.3.1. The [mode] button is located on the top right of the wristop computer. • in the main mode level, pressing the [mode] button allows the user to select or move from one mode o...

  • Page 11: 1.4.  Lcd Display

    11 1.3.4. The [select] button is located on the top left of the wristop computer. • in the main mode level, pressing the [select] button allows the user to enter into the sub modes of the particular function or return to the main mode the user is in. • in the main mode or sub mode, pressing and hold...

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    12 barometer trend indicator select button mode bar indicator - button + button mode button outer circumference field 1 field 2 field 3 1.5. Measurements and units the wristop computer supplies two units of measure: metric or imperial. Metric unit of measure imperial unit of measure m ft m/min ft/mi...

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    13 1.5.1. Selecting the units of measurement to change the unit of measure displayed: 1. Check the mode indicator. If the mode arrow is not on time, press the [mode] button until the arrow is directly below time on the mode indicator bar. 2. Press the [mode] and [select] buttons simultaneously and h...

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    14 1.6. Pressure sensor calibration this is a factory setting calibration. If you are in this mode we highly suggest that you exit this setting by pressing the [mode] button. Calibrating this setting will adversely impact all altitude and barometric settings of the wristop computer. In this setting,...

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    15 extreme cold weather will activate the low battery-warning indicator. Though the indicator is activated, the battery may not need to be replaced due to this condition. In temperatures above 10°c (50°f) and the low battery warning indicator is activated, the battery will need to be replaced. Note:...

  • Page 16: 2.  Time Mode

    16 2. Time mode the time mode provides the user with: • an adjustable 24/12 hour clock display; • a calendar pre-programmed to the year 2089; and • three sub modes: three daily alarms, stopwatch and countdown timer. To view and use the time mode: check the mode indicator bar. If the mode arrow is no...

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    17 5. At the minutes desired, press the [select] button to move to the next setting. Located in the center of field 2, the hour will begin to flash. 6. Press the [+] button to scroll the hour upward or press the [-] button to scroll the hour downward. 7. At the hour desired, press the [select] butto...

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    18 2.2. Daily alarm sub mode the wristop computer allows the user to select and enter settings for up to three alarms. In the time mode, press the [select] button once to enter this sub mode. In the daily alarm sub mode (fig. 26): • field 1 displays “on” or “off” (the activation status of a particul...

  • Page 19: 2.3.  Stopwatch Sub Mode

    19 2.3. Stopwatch sub mode the wristop computer stopwatch sub mode can provide split time measurement and two finish times up to 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds. In the time mode, press the [select] button twice to enter this sub mode. In the stopwatch sub mode (fig. 27): • field 1 displays the s...

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    20 in the two finish time mode: 1. Press the [+] button to start the stopwatch in the stopwatch sub mode. 2. Press the [-] button once to stop the stopwatch to display the finish time of the first person. 3. Press the [+] button to stop the stopwatch. 4. Press the [-] button a second time to release...

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    21 2.4.1. How to set the countdown timer 1. Press the [select] button and hold in for 2 seconds. Located in field 1, the seconds will begin to flash. 2. Press the [+] button to scroll the seconds upward or press the [-] button to scroll the seconds downward. 3. At the seconds desired, press the [sel...

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    22 in the dual time mode (fig. 29): • field 1 displays dua indicating “dual time”, • field 2 displays the current time, and • field 3 displays the dual time (e.G. Your home time). The user can display the seconds while in this sub mode by pressing the [+] button, in field 3 the seconds will appear f...

  • Page 23: 3.  Altimeter Mode

    23 3. Altimeter mode the altimeter mode provides the user with: • an adjustable unit of measure either meter or feet: meter range -500 to 9,000; ft range -1,600 to 29,500; • a resolution of 5m or 10ft; • a display up-date on the rate of vertical movement in intervals of 1 second for 3 minutes, then ...

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    24 setting the sea level pressure will adjust the altimeter to the current altitude within some ten meters or few hundred feet. Information on the current sea level pressure can be obtained through newspapers, local news and radio weather reports, the local airport facility or through the internet u...

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    25 8. Press either the [+] or the [-] button to scroll through the intervals. There are four time intervals 20 seconds, 1 minute, 10 minutes or 60 minutes. Recommended interval to use: activity interval skiing 20 sec or 1 minute biking 20 sec or 1 minute hiking 10 minute mountaineering 10 minute or ...

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    26 • the outer circumference graphically displays the altitude in hundreds of meters or feet over a full thousand where one complete circle is equivalent to 1000. The running time is displayed up to 39 hours and 59 minutes; after which three dashes (-:--) appear on the display in field 3. If the use...

  • Page 27: 3.4.  Logbook Sub Mode

    27 • the outer circumference displays graphically the altitude in hundreds of meters or feet over a full thousand where one complete circle is equivalent to 1000. To view the information compiled in the 24-hr memory: 1. Press the [-] button to scroll back down in increments of one hour and view the ...

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    28 • field 3 displays the text “dsc” along with the text “log book” to the left. The fourth display shows the number of laps (runs; either ascents or descents) completed for the particular logbook that is being viewed (fig. 15). Field 2 displays the total number of ascents or descents ; and field 3 ...

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    29 note: logbooks are self-erasing and cannot be cleared by the user. Note: if you desire greater precision, start new logbooks more often or lower the recording interval. 3.4.2. Fast cumulative button this allows the user to check the cumulative vertical ascent/descent in feet or meters, as well as...

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    30 in the second display (fig. 18): • field 1 displays the text “hi”; • field 2 displays the highest altitude recorded since the last date cleared; and • field 3 displays the date when it was reached with the text “log book” to the left. In the third display (fig. 19): • field 1 displays the text “a...

  • Page 31: 4.  Barometer Mode

    31 4. Barometer mode the barometer mode provides the user with: • an adjustable unit of measure mbar or inhg; mbar range 300 to 1 100 mbar, inhg range 8.90 to 32.40; • a resolution of 1 mbar or 0.05 inhg; • a one hour interval measuring to estimate barometric trend; • an automatic 4-day memory of at...

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    32 4.1. Pressure difference measurement sub mode the pressure difference is not referring to the sea level pressure, but to the current barometric pressure measured by the watch. In the barometer mode, press the [select] button once to enter this sub mode. In the pressure difference measurement subm...

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    33 • field 2 displays the atmospheric pressure; and • field 3 displays the time and to the left the text “memory”. • the outer circumference graphically displays the atmospheric pressure where one full circle equals 100 mbars or 1 inhg. To view the information compiled in the 4-day memory: press the...

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    34 3. At the desired pressure, press the [mode] button to accept the changes and return to the main mode. Once the user completes this process, the altitude measurement on the wristop computer is correct within a range of some ten meters or few hundred feet. Note: information on the current sea leve...

  • Page 35: 5.1.  General

    35 5. Frequently asked questions 5.1. General 5.1.1. Is the wristop computer water resistant? Yes, it is water resistant to a depth of 30 meters (100 ft). Rain and other normal exposure to water will not effect its operation. You can swim wearing your wristop computer. However, the wristop computer ...

  • Page 36: And What Do They Mean?

    36 ascent/descent), all decreasing values go counterclockwise from the center position, and all increasing values go clockwise. So, it is “minus” to the left (counterclockwise), and “plus” to the right (clockwise). 5.1.5. Why are there two symbols above the mode indicator bar and what do they mean? ...

  • Page 37: This Or Average It Out?

    37 you can clear the history of the logbook; i.E. Where you get the cumulative ascent and descent information based on the logs recorded into the logbook. 5.3.3. How many logbooks can you record? The number of logs you can record into the logbook depends on the chosen interval and the length of each...

  • Page 38: The Same Room?

    38 affected by weather changes. Since the altitude is shown based on the atmospheric pressure reading it will be affected by pressure changes. But if the conditions are the same, and the reference altitude is set, the unit will show quite accurate readings. Second, if what you mean is how the wristo...

  • Page 39: 5.4.  Barometer

    39 that you do not notice it, but the sensors of the wristop computer do. Because the wristop computer measures ascent and descent based on changes in air pressure, it interprets these changes as vertical movement. 5.4. Barometer 5.4.1. What is the little box on the top left of the display? It is th...

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    40 5.5. Effect of air temperature on altitude measurement the atmospheric pressure means the weight of air mass above the observer: at a higher altitude there is less air than at a lower altitude. The principle of an altimeter is to measure the different air pressure between different altitudes. The...

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    41 altitude (m) above sea level altitude (ft) above sea level temperature (ºc) temperature (ºf) 2000 6562 2.0 35.6 2400 7874 -0.6 30.9 2800 9187 -3.2 26.2 3000 9843 -4.5 23.9 3400 11155 -7.1 19.2 3800 12468 -9.7 14.5 4000 13124 -11.0 12.2 4500 14765 -14.3 6.4 5000 16405 -17.5 0.5 5500 18046 -20.8 -5...

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    42 table 2 shows an example in which the temperature offsets are positive. In this example, the reference altitude is set at 1000 m. At 3000 m the altitude difference is 2000 m and wristop computer shows 80 m too little (20 ºc * 2000 m * 0.002/ºc = 80 m). Your actual altitude is thus 3080 m. Lower p...

  • Page 43: 6.  Abbreviations

    43 6. Abbreviations def - default factory setting of pressure sensor, corresponds to standard (1013 mbar or 29,90 inhg) airpressure at sea level dsc - descent beg - begin snr - sensor (used in sensor calibration) his - history re - reference altitude dua - dual time clr - clear dur - duration asc - ...

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    44 ce the ce mark is used to mark conformity with the european union emc directive 2004/108/ec. 8. 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 materia...

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    45 that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free, or that the product will work with any hardware or software provided by a third party. Access to suunto warranty service you must have proof of purchase to access suunto warranty service. For instructions how to obtain warrant...

  • Page 46: Suunto Customer Support

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