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Suunto t3 User Manual

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Manual is about: Suunto Heart Rate Monitor User's Guide t3

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    En.

  • Page 2: Time Mode

    Switches between the modes 2 sec starts and stops the stopwatch shortcuts shortcuts total of all training time mode training / speed and distance mode logbook resets the stopwatch switches between the modes button lock backlight 2 sec button lock backlight 2 sec 2 sec enters and exits the settings a...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    En welcome congratulations on choosing suunto t3 as your training partner. The suunto t3 is a high-precision heart rate monitor designed to make your training as efficient and enjoyable as possible. Suunto t3 goes beyond conventional heart rate monitors by showing training effect (te) . Training eff...

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    1. Suunto t3 at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1. Navigating in the modes and menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2. B...

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    3. Before training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3.1. Putting on the heart rate transmitter belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3...

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    9.2. Patent notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 10. Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 7: Time Mode

    1. Suunto t3 at a glance in time mode you can: - view the time - go to log - go to totals - go to time settings - connect to pc* in training mode you can: - use the stopwatch - view your heart rate or training effect - set the training effect target - go to training settings in speed and distance mo...

  • Page 8: Totals

    1.1. Navigating in the modes and menus in any of the modes, a long press of the mode button will take you to that mode's settings menu. In time mode, a short press of the start button will take you to logbook and a short press of the + button accesses totals. The following figure shows the functiona...

  • Page 9: 1.3. Button Lock

    1.2. Button symbols and functions the buttons are named according to the functions they perform. However, in this user's guide the names are simplified as shown in the table below. Name in user's guide button names on device + + / lap mode mode - - / light back alt / back start start / stop in total...

  • Page 10: 2. Getting Started

    2 sec when the buttons are locked, you still have access to shortcuts and backlight. 2. Getting started before you are able to make the most of your suunto t3, it's worth taking some time to personalize it to suit your individual needs and preferences. 2.1. Setting up suunto t3 when you press a butt...

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    Carry on setting up the time, date, units and personal settings. After this suunto t3 will go into time mode and will be ready for operation. Adjust with + and – buttons. Accept with mode button. Note your maximum heart rate is determined using the formula 210 minus 0.65 times your age, which is aut...

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    2.2. Activity class (act class) important: your activity class is another one of the settings that you are asked to define when you set up your device for the first time. Your activity class is a measure of your current activity level. By entering your current activity class (1 - 10) into your suunt...

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    Activity class activity description 0 always avoid exertion, whenever possible. No regular participation in recreation- al sports or heavy physical activity. 1 walk for pleasure, routinely use stairs, occasionally exercise sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or perspiration. 2 10 - 60 minutes per ...

  • Page 14: 2.3. Time Mode

    2.3. Time mode here you can see the functionality of the buttons used in time mode. This will help you get started with using the basic functions of your suunto t3. Additionally, you will find options for the shortcut, which is in the bottom line of the display. 2 sec go to totals change shortcut: -...

  • Page 15: 2.3.1. Alarm Settings

    Take a look at the following table showing the different time mode settings and the items you can define in them. Options setting symbol alarm time: hour/min alarm: on/off alarm dual time: hours/ minutes time: hours/ minutes/ seconds time date: year/ month/ day date date of birth sex max heart rate ...

  • Page 16: 2.3.2. Time Settings

    When the alarm is on, you will see the symbol in the display. 2.3.2. Time settings in the time menu, you can set the time and dual time. Accept the settings with a short press of the mode button, which also moves you on to the next menu item. 2.3.3. Date settings in the date menu, you can set the da...

  • Page 17: 2.3.5. General Settings

    2.3.5. General settings in the general menu, you can set the button tones on or off and choose the units and format the information is displayed in. Accept the settings with a short press of the mode button. Light the light can be activated in any mode at any point by short pressing the - button. If...

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    Here you can see the basic functionality of the buttons used in training mode as well as options for the shortcut, which is in the bottom line of the display. Lap/reset (long press) change shortcut: - training effect and duration - time - calorie consumption go to training settings light - change tr...

  • Page 19: 2.4.1. Training Effect

    Note it is not possible to reset the stopwatch while it is running. You must stop it before resetting it. Note if the stopwatch is running, and you switch back to the time mode, the stopwatch will be displayed on the top of the screen. To stop the stopwatch go back to the training mode. To toggle be...

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    Please note the difference between training zone (temporary training intensity) and training effect (total load of a workout). In zone training, you try to keep your heart rate at a certain level throughout the whole workout, whereas for training effect it is enough just to reach the desired te valu...

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    Suunto t3 shows the training effect in two ways. The lower right side of the display shows it as a graph. It is so shown as a number in the center of the screen instead of the heart rate reading. The te of each workout is defined by the highest number (from 1.1 to 5.0) reached during the workout. Th...

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    Peak level. If there has been a period of lower intensity, your current level may be lower. To reach higher te than 3.8 from this workout, you need to increase the intensity so that this graph pushes the peak mark higher. Training effect reached so far in the workout: 3.8 (improving) bottom row: nex...

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    Use + and – buttons to toggle between the following training setting submenus: heart rate zones, heart rate limits, intervals, pair a pod and general. 2 sec long press the mode button in training mode to enter training settings menu. Take a look at the following table showing the different training ...

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    Options setting symbol tones: on/off zone 3: upper % zone 2: upper % zone 1: lower/ up- per % heart rate zones: on/off heart rate zones alarm: on/off upper limit lower limit heart rate lim- its: on/ off heart rate limits warm up: minutes/ seconds warm up: on/off interval 2: minutes/ seconds interval...

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    2.4.3. Heart rate zone settings in the heart rate zone menu, you can define the 3 heart rate zones and set the tones on or off. The 3 heart rate zones are useful in training as they record how much of your training is spent within specific heart rate zones, or if you want to give yourself a long eno...

  • Page 26: 2.4.4. Intervals Settings

    Note the heart rate zone defaults follow the guidelines of the american college of sports medicine for exercise prescription. The average heart rate is also a useful measure during training where the heart rate levels vary a lot, such as biking in hilly terrain. In these cases, the target zone limit...

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    2.5. Speed and distance mode the speed and distance mode is available when you have paired an optional speed and distance pod with your suunto t3. Here you can see the functionality of the buttons used in speed and distance mode. Lap/reset (long press) change shortcut: - daytime - speed (avg and max...

  • Page 28: 2.5.1. Autolap Settings

    Options setting symbol distance autolap: on/off autolap upper limit lower limit limits: on/off speed calibrate: foot pod/ bike pod calibrate pair: heart rate belt / foot pod / bike pod / gps pod pair a pod foot, bike or gps: /km, mph, /mi, km/h save: ask/all date: ddmm/ mmdd time: 12h/24h weight: kg...

  • Page 29: 2.5.2. Speed Settings

    2.5.2. Speed settings in the speed menu, you can set the speed limit on or off and define the upper and lower speed limits. 2.5.3. Calibrate settings in the calibrate menu, you can calibrate your suunto foot pod or suunto bike pod. An alternative way of calibrating your pod is to run or cycle a know...

  • Page 30: 3.  Before Training

    3. Before training 3.1. Putting on the heart rate transmitter belt the heart rate transmitter belt is an integral part of suunto t3's functionality, so it's important that you know how to wear it correctly. We recommend that you wear the transmitter against your bare skin to ensure flawless operatio...

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    After switching to training mode, suunto t3 displays "hr" while it is seeking the hr belt signal. Instead of your heart rate, "hr" is shown in the center of the display if no heart rate belt is found. Once the device has found the signals, your heart rate or speed and distance information will be di...

  • Page 32: Target

    • if you have been using the belt for some time, the battery may need changing. For instructions on how to change the transmitter belt's battery, see section 7.4.2. Replacing the battery of the heart rate belt . 3.3. Heart rate limit settings in the heart rate limit menu, you can set the heart rate ...

  • Page 33: 4. Training

    4. Training once you have your suunto t3 set up as you like it, it's time to get out and start training. For detailed information on training and tips on how to maximize its effectiveness, download suunto training guidebook from www.Suunto.Com/training. There are three alternative ways to use your s...

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    Pressing the start button starts the stopwatch. Pressing the start button again, stops the stopwatch. Pressing the + button, when the stopwatch is running, stores the split time and displays it in the top row of the suunto t3. It also displays the average heart rate and shows the lap time. After 3 s...

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    Pressing the back button changes the shortcut at the bottom of the display. Some shortcuts are only available when connected to speed and distance pod. After you have stopped the stopwatch, you can reset it by long pressing the + button. The suunto t3 asks if you want to save the log and resets the ...

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    If you want to update your maximum heart rate, press the – button. Pressing the back button takes you back to training mode without updating your maximum heart rate. 4.3. Using the speed and distance displays while training, the speed and distance mode provides additional information to help you mon...

  • Page 37: 5. After Training

    5. After training once you have finished your training, your suunto t3 can provide you with detailed information on your performance. In this section, we'll look at the logbook and totals functions, as well as suunto's online training community, www.Suunto.Com/training. 5.1. Training logbook immedia...

  • Page 38: 5.2. Training Totals

    If you are interested in more detailed, long-term analysis, you might be interested in suunto's pc software. You can use it to view in-depth figures, statistics, and graphical representations of all the training sessions performed with your suunto t3. Please see www.Suunto.Com/training for more deta...

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    Pressing the mode button takes you through your training totals for this week: number of workouts, training time, calories etc. Press the + button in time mode to view the totals of your training. Long press mode button to exit the totals. In each display, you can use the + and – buttons to change b...

  • Page 40: 5.4. Sleep Mode

    Whether you're working toward a marathon, or aiming for weight loss and a healthy heart, suunto training world is a valuable resource for tips, news and inspiration. Take a tour of the site at www.Suunto.Com/training. Learn about new suunto training products, gather training tips, participate in dis...

  • Page 41: 7.2. Water Resistance

    • always protect your suunto t3 from shocks, hard and sharp objects, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. • if not in use, store your suunto t3 in a clean and dry environment at room temperature. • in order to prevent the face from becoming scratched, the device should not be stor...

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    Note even though both the suunto t3 and the transmitter belt are water-resistant, the radio signal does not carry in water, which makes the communication between suunto t3 and the transmitter belt impossible. 7.3. Changing the strap length the strap length of some suunto t3 models can be adjusted fo...

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    7.4. Replacing the battery you can replace the battery in both the suunto t3 and the heart rate transmitter belt. In this section we see how to do this. Your suunto t3 operates on a 3-volt lithium cell, type: cr 2032. The life expectancy is approximately 12 months of operation with an average of 4 h...

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    1. Use a coin to open the battery compartment on the back of your device. Ensure that the o ring and all surfaces are clean and dry. 2. Remove the old battery. 3. Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the positive side facing up. 4. Slide the battery gently against the contact plat...

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    Note heavy use of the backlight will significantly reduce battery life. 7.4.2. Replacing the battery of the heart rate belt the average expected battery life of the transmitter belt is 300 hours of use in ideal operating temperatures. If your suunto t3 does not receive a signal when the transmitter ...

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    Note we recommend that you replace the battery cover and the o ring simultan- eously with the battery to ensure that the transmitter remains clean and water-resistant. Replacement covers are available with replacement bat- teries. Note battery covers of the transmitter belt and suunto t3 are not int...

  • Page 47: 9. Intellectual Property

    Transmitter belt • water-resistance: 20 m/66 ft (iso 2281) • weight: 61 g • frequency: 2.465 ghz suunto ant compatible • transmission range: up to 10 m/30 ft • user-replaceable battery: cr2032 9. Intellectual property 9.1. Trademark suunto, suunto t3, replacing luck, their logos, and other suunto br...

  • Page 48: 10.2. Warnings

    10.2. Warnings if you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device, you use the transmitter belt at your own risk. Before you start using a transmitter belt, we recommend an exercise test under a doctor’s supervision. This will ensure the safety and reliability of the pacema...

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    2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Repairs should be made by authorized suunto service personnel. Unauthorized repairs will void the warranty. Tested to comply with fcc standards. For home or office use. Fcc warning: chang...

  • Page 50: Customer Service Contacts

    Customer service contacts global help desk +358 2 284 11 60 suunto usa phone +1 (800) 543-9124 canada phone +1 (800) 776-7770 suunto website www.Suunto.Com copyright this publication and its contents are proprietary to suunto oy. Suunto, wristop computer, suunto t3 and their logos are registered or ...

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    Suunto oy 5/2006, 9/2006, 6/2007, 2/2008.