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Suunto t3c User Manual

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    2 1 user guide en.

  • Page 2: Time

    • weekday • date • seconds • dual time • empty time training speed & distance modes & views • training effect • calories • average heart rate • lap time • time • distance • average speed • maximum speed • lap time • time note: additional views available depending on paired devices..

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    1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 defining main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    4.3 calibrating your pod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5 using time mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5.1 set...

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    9.4 ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 9.5 fcc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 6: 1  Introduction

    1 introduction thank you for choosing suunto t3c as your training companion. Suunto t3c is a high-precision heart rate monitor designed to make your training as beneficial and enjoyable as possible. Suunto t3c provides heart rate zone training, accurately measures the calories you burn, and records ...

  • Page 7: 2  Defining Main Settings

    2 defining main settings before you start training, you need to define general and personal settings. They ensure accurate measurements and calculations. You are prompted to define the main settings the first time you wake up the device (by pressing any button). If you want to learn more about these...

  • Page 8: Description

    Description value setting foot pod units: kilometers per hour, distance in kilometers, miles per hour, or distance in miles km/h , /km , mph , /mi foot bike pod units: same options as foot pod km/h , /km , mph , /mi bike gps pod units: same options as foot pod km/h , /km , mph , /mi gps to change ge...

  • Page 9: 2.2  Personal Settings

    2.2 personal settings through the personal settings, you tune your suunto heart rate monitor according to your physical traits and activity. Many of the calculations use these settings, so it is important that you are as accurate as possible when defining the values. Description value setting weight...

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    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed. 5. Press [start stop] to exit. Tip: weigh yourself regularly and update the value in your settings. This helps keep the training calculations accurate. 2.2.1 activity class the activity class ( act class ) is a rating of your current activity level. Use the followi...

  • Page 11: Endurance Or Professional

    ● under 30 minutes per week, use 4. ● 30-60 minutes per week, use 5. ● 1-3 hours per week, use 6. ● over 3 hours per week, use 7. Endurance or professional if you train on a regular basis or participate in competitive sports, and your weekly exercise is: ● 5-7 hours, use 7.5. ● 7-9 hours, use 8. ● 9...

  • Page 12: 2.2.2  Maximum Heart Rate

    2.2.2 maximum heart rate once you have entered your date of birth, your device automatically sets the maximum heart rate ( max hr ) using the formula 210 – (0.65 x age). If you know your real maximum, you should use that value. 11 en.

  • Page 13: 3  Using Training Mode

    3 using training mode the training mode handles measurement of all your training activity. Note: even though both suunto t3c and the transmitter belt are water-resistant, the radio signal does not carry in water, which makes the communication between suunto t3c and the transmitter belt impossible. 3...

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    Warning: if you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device, you use the transmitter belt at your own risk. Before using it, we recommend an exercise test with your suunto heat rate monitor and belt under a doctor’s supervision. Exercise may include some risk, especially fo...

  • Page 15: 3.3  During Training

    If your peak heart rate exceeded the defined maximum, your suunto heart rate monitor will ask you if you want to update to the new peak value when you clear the session. 3.3 during training your suunto heart rate monitor has a number of visual and audio indicators to help guide you during training. ...

  • Page 16: 3.4  After Training

    3.4 after training 3.4.1 viewing training logs your suunto heart rate monitor can store each training session in the logbook. The available summary information per logged session is: ● achieved training effect (te) ● average and peak heart rate ● calories burned ● lap times ● time inside, above and ...

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    Note: the logbook stores up to 15 logs. After the logbook is full, each new log replaces the oldest log. The device reminds you to save your logs to pc “logs to pc reminder” before the memory is full the first time (pc pod needed). 3.4.2 viewing training totals your suunto heart rate monitor can sto...

  • Page 18: 3.5  Using Training Effect

    3.5 using training effect training effect (te) is a unique feature of your suunto heart rate monitor that measures the real effect of a workout on your physical fitness. With training effect, you can be sure that your workouts have the intended result. There is a significant difference between heart...

  • Page 19: Description

    Description result training effect extremely high effect on aerobic performance if adequate recovery allowed; should not be done often over-reaching 5.0 note: it is important to note that the numerical te values do not mean that a workout with a lower numerical value is somehow worse or less signifi...

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    2. Keep [light -] pressed to increase the te value to your target. 3. Start the log recorder. Note: you cannot lock the buttons while in the training effect view. Switch to another view to lock them (then switch views again as desired). Heart beat analysis technology producing training effect is pro...

  • Page 21: Description

    Description value setting lower heart rate limit: according to selected units in general settings bpm / % lower upper heart rate limit according to selected units in general settings bpm / % upper outside the limit alarm: on or off on / off alarm to change hr limits settings: 1. Enter the menu ( set...

  • Page 22: 3.6.2  Heart Rate Zones

    3.6.2 heart rate zones heart rate zones are defined as percentages of your maximum heart rate. Zone training is an established training method, so there are pre-set defaults as follows: ● zone 1 (60-70%): fitness zone; improves basic fitness and is good for weight control. ● zone 2 (70-80%): aerobic...

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    Description value setting zone 1: upper and lower limit in percent of maximum heart rate % - % z1 zone 2: upper limit % z2 zone 3: upper limit % z3 zone tone: on or off on / off tone to change hr zones settings: 1. Enter the menu ( set ) and scroll with [lap +] until you reach hr zones . 2. Enter th...

  • Page 24: Description

    You can also define a warm-up period for yourself. This can be used with or without intervals turned on. When you use the intervals and warm-up, the log recorder view option in training mode becomes a countdown timer. Use this view to follow how much time is remaining for your current interval. Once...

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    2. Enter the setting with [mode] and set the value using [lap +] and [light -]. 3. Accept the value and move to the next setting by pressing [mode]. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed. 5. Press [start stop] to exit. Tip: if you want to use intervals with equal time for exercise and rest, just turn on...

  • Page 26: 4.1  Pairing A Pod

    4 using speed and distance mode the speed and distance mode becomes available after you have paired a speed and distance pod with your suunto heart rate monitor. 4.1 pairing a pod to use speed and distance mode, you first need to pair your suunto heart rate monitor with a suunto pod. To pair a pod: ...

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    Tip: if you have paired a cadence pod, you can switch between speed and cadence as the main view in speed and distance mode by keeping [view back]pressed. 4.2 autolap and speed limits with the autolap feature, you can define laps in distance instead of time (interval training). When autolap is turne...

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    3. Accept the value and move to the next setting by pressing [mode]. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed. 5. Press [start stop] to exit. Like heart rate limits, you can turn on the speed limits feature and define the upper and lower speed limits for yourself. Tip: this includes an autopause feature th...

  • Page 29: 4.3  Calibrating Your Pod

    To change speed limits and pause settings: 1. In speed and distance mode, enter the menu ( set ) and scroll with [lap +] until you reach speed . 2. Enter the setting with [mode] and set the value using [lap +] and [light -]. 3. Accept the value and move to the next setting by pressing [mode]. 4. Rep...

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    Tip: the gps pod is listed in the calibrate menu, but the calibration has no effect on the gps pod. Use this calibration setting if you have, for example, two bike pods for different bikes. You can pair one of them as gps pod and use the calibration in the same way as you normally would with a bike ...

  • Page 31: 5  Using Time Mode

    5 using time mode time mode handles the time of day in two time zones: main time and dual time. In alarm , time and date menus, you have the following settings: description value setting alarm feature: on or off on / off alarm alarm time: hours and minutes 00:00 alarm main time: hours, minutes and s...

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    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. Note: we recommend that you set ...

  • Page 33: 6  General Features

    6 general features 6.1 backlight you activate the backlight by pressing [light -]. The backlight turns off automatically. If you want to use the backlight when changing settings, you need to activate it before entering the settings. The backlight will re-activate whenever a button is pressed. This f...

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    Tip: we recommend you lock the buttons, for example, after you have started a training session or are storing the device in a travel bag. 6.3 sleep mode you put your suunto heart rate monitor to sleep to extend battery life or to erase the recorded training history. Personal settings are not erased....

  • Page 35: 7  Troubleshooting

    7 troubleshooting your suunto heart rate monitor uses high frequency transmission to prevent reading disturbances. However, exercising near overhead power lines or magnetic or electronic devices may cause interference with the signal. If you lose the signal, try the following: ● exit and then re-ent...

  • Page 36: 8  Care and Maintenance

    8 care and maintenance 8.1 general guidance for all suunto training devices: ● only perform the procedures described in suunto guides. ● do not disassemble or service your device yourself. ● protect your device from shocks, hard and sharp objects, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlig...

  • Page 37: 8.2  Changing Strap Length

    8.2 changing strap length if you have a strap with a latch buckle, you can change the strap length by removing the buckle and cutting the strap as illustrated here. Tip: remove one piece at a time and test the new length to ensure you do not remove too many. 8.3 changing straps there are many differ...

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    8.4 replacing wristop battery replace the battery with extreme care to ensure your suunto heart rate monitor remains water resistant. Careless replacement may void the warranty. Replace the battery as illustrated here: 37 en.

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    Note: if the cover threads are damaged, please send your device to an authorized suunto representative for service. 8.5 replacing belt battery replace the battery as illustrated here: 38.

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    Note: we recommend that you replace the cover and o ring along with the better to ensure the transmitter remains clean and water resistant. Replacement covers are available with replacement batteries. 39 en.

  • Page 41: 9  Specifications

    9 specifications 9.1 technical data general ● operating temperature: -20°c to +60°c / -5°f to +140°f ● storage temperature: -30°c to +60°c / -22°f to +140°f ● weight (device): 45 g / 50 g / 65 g (depending on strap type) ● weight (belt): max. 61 g (depending on belt type) ● water resistance (device)...

  • Page 42: 9.2  Trademark

    ● limits: 30 to 230 ● maximum for percentage display: 240 9.2 trademark suunto and its product names, trade names, trademarks and service marks whether registered or unregistered are protected by suunto or respective third party owners. All rights reserved. Firstbeat & analyzed by firstbeat are regi...

  • Page 43: 9.4  Ce

    9.4 ce the ce mark is used to mark conformity with the european union emc directives 89/336/eec and 99/5/eec 9.5 fcc this device complies with part 15 of the fcc limits for class b digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used i...

  • Page 44: Warning:

    Warning: fcc warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by suunto oy could void your authority to operate this device under fcc regulations. 9.6 patent notice this product is protected by the following patents and patent applications and their corresponding national rights: us 11/432,3...

  • Page 45: 10  Disclaimers

    10 disclaimers 10.1 user’s responsibility this instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto heart rate monitors must not be used as a substitute for obtaining measurements that require professional or laboratory-quality precision. 10.2 warnings if you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or ...

  • Page 46: Index

    Index a activity class, 9 alarm, 31 snooze, 31 b backlight, 32 button lock, 32 c calibrate, 28 changing strap, 36 changing strap length, 36 cleaning the device, 35 d disposal of device, 43 g general guidance, 35 general settings, 6 h heart rate limits, 19 heart rate zones, 21 i interval, 22 l logboo...

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    Autolap, 26 date, 30 general, 6 personal, 8 speed, 27 time, 30 modes speed and distance, 25 time, 30 training, 12, 13 p pair, 25, 34 personal settings, 6 r removing scratches, 35 replacing belt battery, 38 wristop battery, 37 s setting activity class, 9 heart rate limits, 19 heart rate zones, 21 max...

  • Page 48: Suunto Customer Service

    Suunto customer service +358 2 284 11 60 global helpdesk +1 (800) 543-9124 suunto usa + 1 (800) 776-7770 suunto canada www.Suunto.Com suunto website en www service client suunto, suunto kundendienst, servicio al cliente de suunto, assistenza clienti suunto, suunto klantenservice, suunnon asiakaspalv...

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