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1. In the Daily Alarm mode Fig 19 Field 1 displays ON or OFF the activation status of a particular alarm Field 2 displays the time of a particular alarm and Field 3 displays the alarm 1 2 or 3 the user is viewing Pressing the or the button will toggle between the alarms 1 2 or 3 to view the settings for each alarm 3 2 1 How to Set the Daily Alarms 1 PRESS the or the button to select the desired alarm to be set 1 2 or 3 2 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 1 the ON or OFF will begin to flash 3 PRESS either the or the button to toggle between ON and OFF 4 Atthe setting desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in the center of Field 2 the hour will begin to flash 26 5 PRESS the button to scroll the hour upward or PRESS the button to scroll the hour downward 6 Atthe hour desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located on the right of Field 2 the minutes will begin to flash 7 PRESS the button to scroll the minutes upward or PRESS the button to scroll the minutes downward 8 Atthe minutes desired PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and exit the setup program A small bell will appear at the bottom left side in Field 2 to signify an alarm has been activated The Alarm setup is complete To activate up to three alarms please repeat steps 1 8 for
2. backside of the instrument is kept free of dirt and sand Never insert any objects into the sensor openings of the Wristop Computer 1 8 SERVICE When your Wristop Computer needs service follow the instructions mentioned below SENDING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Pack the product carefully to avoid damage 11 2 Include both the Wristop Computer and the transmitter belt A full periodic check will be done on the whole product Include proof of purchase a receipt or its photocopy if the product is under warranty Include a detailed description of the problem Include your name return address and daytime telephone number 6 Ship postage prepaid to your local Suunto dealer or distributor 1 8 1 Battery Replacement of the Wristop Computer The Wristop Computer operates on a three volt lithium cell Type CR 2430 The maximum life expectancy is approximately 12 18 months 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 may 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 109C 509F if the low battery warning indicator is activated the battery will need to be replaced Note Heavy use of the electroluminescent backlight the heart rate function altimeter and compass will signifi
3. momentarily and then display UNI Fig 1 WARNING If the user presses the Select button and does not hold in for 3 seconds while in the UNI setting mode the user will be in the Pressure Sensor Calibration Refer to the next sub section for details 3 4 5 P flash PI 10 P 11 4 again to return to the main time mode RESS RESS RESS RESS RESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located to the right in Field 2 or ft will begin to he button to toggle between and ft the unit of measure desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next unit Located below the m or ft in Field 2 mbar or inHg will begin to flash he button to toggle between mbar and inHg the unit of measure desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next unit Located at the top right Field 1 just above the bubble C or F will begin to flash he button to toggle between C and F the unit of measure desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next unit Located at the top center Field 1 m min or ft min will begin to flash he button to toggle between m min and ft min the unit of measure desired PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes PRESS the Mode button Selecting the units of measurement is complete Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the
4. SETTING THE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE WILL ADJUST THE ALTIMETER TO THE CURRENT ALTITUDE WITHIN APPROXIMATELY TEN METERS OR 30 ft A 1 mbar CHANGE RESULTS APPROXIMATELY AN 8 METER OR 26 ft CHANGE IN ALTITUDE AND A 0 05 inHG CHANGE RESULTS A 45 ft CHANGE IN ALTITUDE 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 UNDER LOCAL WEATHER 29 4 1 SETTING THE ALTIMETER In setting the Altimeter there are three processes that can be performed the Reference Altitude known altitude at the current location Altitude Alarm signals the user when a certain altitude programmed is reached and Logbook Recording Interval allows the user to view the altitude average rate of vertical movement and heart rate within a chosen interval of time 1 2 3 8 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 1 is the text RE indicating reference altitude located in Field 2 the current altitude will begin to flash Fig 22 PRESS the button to scroll the altitude upward or PRESS the button to scroll the altitude downwards At the desired reference altitude either PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and return to the main mode or PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in Field 1 the or OFF will begin to fla
5. 5 BAROMETER MODE 5 1 PRESSURE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE 3 5 1 1 How to Start the Pressure Difference Measurement 5 2 4 DAY MEMORY SUB MODE 5 3 SEA LEVEL PRESSURE SUB MODE 5 3 1 Setting the Sea Level Pressure 5 4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR CHAPTER 6 COMPASS MODE 6 1 BEARING TRACKING SUB MODE 6 2 DECLINATION ADJUSTMENT SUB MODE 6 2 1 Setting the Local Declination 6 3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS 7 1 2 How long will the battery last 7 1 3 What do the segments on the circumference mean 7 1 4 Why do the segments on the circumference go to the left counterclockwise vsta sanien sa Sa TKK eerte rri e ERROR 46 7 1 5 Why are there two symbols above the mode texts and what do they mean 7 2 HEART RATE MONITOR 7 2 1 What should do if there is no heart rate reading 7 2 2 What is the longest time can set in the timer TB TIME teer OE ERE 7 3 1 Why do the segments on the circumference increase and decrease when am in the Watch mode 47 TA ALTIMETER sce e ate LU dec tete LET 47 7 4 1 How do you clear the logbook ena naa ena naa naene 47 7 4 2 How does the logbook self erase 7 4 3 How many logbooks can you record 7 4 4 What is the duration readout 7 4 5 What is the maximum capacity of total ve
6. 6 Field 1 displays the seconds Field 2 displays the number 1 indicating the training interval and the number of intervals up to 99 and Field 3 displays the hours and minutes up to 23 59 and the text TIMER 2 PRESS the button to scroll the seconds upward or PRESS the button to scroll the seconds downward 3 Atthe seconds desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located on right of Field 3 the minutes will begin to flash 20 4 PRESS the button to scroll the minutes upward or PRESS the button to scroll the minutes downward 5 Atthe minutes desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in the center of Field 3 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 value desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in Field 2 the number of intervals can be chosen 8 PRESS the button to increase the number of intervals up to 99 or PRESS the button to decrease the of intervals desired If no repeats of the interval are desired adjust this value to read 01 9 At the number of intervals desired PRESS the Select button to move to the second page The second page is the recovery interval Fig 7 Field 1 displays the seconds Field 2 displays the number 2 indicating the Recovery Interval and Field displays the hou
7. Field 3 displays the month and day of the particular logbook number To the left of the month day is the text Log Book The user can PRESS the to scroll down to view previous logs captured and then PRESS to scroll up to view the most current logbook 33 The second display shows the ascent information for the particular logbook that is being viewed Fig 29 Field 1 displays the average vertical ascent rate during the event Field 2 displays the total vertical ascent and Field 3 displays the text along with the text Log Book to the left The third display shows the descent information for the particular logbook that is being viewed Fig 30 Field 1 displays the average vertical descent rate during the event Field 2 displays the total vertical descent and Field 3 displays the text dSC along with the text Log Book to the left The fourth display shows the number of laps runs ascents and descents completed for the particular logbook that is being viewed Fig 31 Field 2 displays the total number of laps and Field 3 displays the text LAP along with the text Log Book to the left Note A Lap is a vertical movement of ascent and descent equaling 150 ft 50m or more The fifth display shows the time duration of recording information in the particular logbook that is being viewed Fig 32 Field 2 displays the total time of the log and Field 3 displays the t
8. If the altitude is not known setting the sea level pressure can be used in setting the altitude measurement on the Wristop Computer To set the sea level pressure Fig 50 1 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 2 the current sea level pressure will begin to flash 2 PRESS the button to scroll the pressure upward or PRESS the button to scroll the pressure downward 3 Atthe 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 approximately ten meters or 30 ft 40 Note 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 under local weather Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup 5 4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR Located in the top left corner of the LCD display resides the Barometric Trend Indicator This feature is always displayed in all main modes providing the user a continual quick reference to analyze upcoming weather conditions The barometric trend is comprised of two lines forming an arrow Each line represents a 3 hour period The right line represents the last 3 hours The left line represents 3 hours prior to the lasi indicat
9. Select Button 1 4 LCD 1 5 MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS 1 5 1 Selecting the Units of Measurement 1 6 PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION 1 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 8 SERVICE 1 8 1 Battery Replacement of the Wristop Computer 1 8 2 Battery Replacement of the transmitter belt CHAPTER 2 HEART RATE MONITOR 13 2 1 SUUNTO WRISTOP COMPUTER AND TRANSMITTER IN A WATER ENVIRONMENT 2 2 SUUNTO WRISTOP COMPUTER AND INTERFERENCE O co 4 4740000 2 2 6 OPERATION 2 6 1 How to Set the Target Zones of the Heart Rate Monitor 2 7 STOPWATCH SUB MODE E 2 7 1 How to Use the Stopwatch 2 8 INTERVAL COUNTDOWN TIMER SUB MODE 2 8 1 How to Set the Countdown Timer 2 8 2 How to Start the Countdown Timer 2 9 HRM MEMORY CHAPTER 3 TIME MODE 3 1 HOW TO SET THE TIME 3 2 DAILY ALARM SUB MODE 3 2 1 How to Set the Daily Alarms 3 3 DUAL TIME SUB MODE 3 3 1 Setting the Dual Time Function CHAPTER 4 ALTIMETER MODE 28 4 1 SETTING THE ALTIMETER Mette es tec oe ppl 4 2 ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE 4 2 1 How to Start the Altitude Difference Measurement 4 3 24 HOUR MEMORY SUB MODE 4 4 LOGBOOK SUB MODE 4 4 1 Closer examination of the logbook 4 4 2 How to Start and Stop a Logbook 4 5 LOGBOOK HISTORY SUB MODE 4 5 1 Clearing the Logbook History CHAPTER
10. are not in use during this interval either If the recovery interval has been set to 0 another training interval is immediately started This interval is repeated as many times as set in the setup of the countdown timer When the last interval is completed a triple beep is heard signifying to the user the end of the countdown timer process To start the countdown timer 1 PRESS the button to start stop and restart the timer in the countdown timer sub mode 2 During an activity PRESS the button to view the number of intervals remaining This will be displayed in Field 2 3 Once the timer has stopped PRESS the button to reset the timer to zero Note If the user is in other modes or sub modes when the countdown time has been activated the countdown timer will continue and remain in the background A flashing timer text in Field 3 indicates that the timer is still activated 2 9 HRM MEMORY The HRM memory sub mode stores the maximum minimum and average heart rates during selected intervals training or recovery as well as the time spent in above and below selected heart rates target zones If the heart rate goes beyond the selected zone an alarm sounds To view the HRM Memory in the HRM mode PRESS the Select button three times to enter this submode In the HRM Memory mode there are six display screens 1 In the first display main display Fig 8 Field 1 displays the year of the start
11. display will automatically exit setup 10 1 6 PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION WARNING This is a FACTORY CALIBRATION SETTING Do not enter this mode you enter this mode in error exit immediately by pressing the MODE button to return to the UNI setting mode Normally there is no need to alter the calibration If the Pressure Setting Calibration has been altered you can return the factory setting Proceed as follows In the calibration setting mode scroll the barometric pressure value up or down until text dEF appears This is the factory setting Then exit by pressing MODE 1 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Perform only the detailed processes discussed in this manual Do not perform any other service to the Wristop Computer or attempt to open the case or remove the buttons or the bezel Protect your Wristop Computer from shocks extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight If not in use your Wristop Computer should be stored in a clean dry environment at room temperature The Wristop Computer can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened warm water cloth Applying a mild soap to the area can clean stubborn stains or marks Avoid exposing the Wristop Computer to strong chemicals like gasoline cleaning solvents acetone alcohol adhesives and paint as they will damage the unit s seals case and finish Never attempt to take the Wristop Computer apart or service it yourself Make sure the area around the sensors
12. displays the seconds Field 2 displays the hours and minutes and Field 3 displays the text bEL below target heart rate 23 Note The HRM memory is for one event only This feature is automatically activated when starting the stopwatch or countdown timer and will cause the previous event s information to be erased To view the split times and heart rate readings stored in the memory when using the stopwatch hold the Select button in for 2 seconds when on any of the HRM memory displays The display shows the following information Fig 15 Field 1 displays seconds and tenths of seconds of the stopwatch Field 2 displays your momentaneous heart rate and Field 3 displays hours and minutes of the stopwatch Press the button to scroll through the stored split times and heart rate readings You can exit the viewing of stored split times and heart rate readings at any time by pressing the Mode button CHAPTER 3 TIME MODE The Suunto Wristop Computer watch function provides the user with an adjustable 24 12 hour clock display a calendar pre programmed to the year 2089 three daily alarms and a dual time operation To view and use the Time mode function Check the Mode Indicator arrow If the mode arrow is not on TIME PRESS the Mode button until the arrow is directly below TIME In the TIME mode Fig 16 Field 1 displays the day of the week Field 2 displays the current ti
13. high precision electronic instrument intended for recreational use The outdoor enthusiast who enjoys venturing out into sports like skiing kayaking mountain climbing hiking and biking can rely on the Advizor Metron s accuracy The ergonomically designed Advizor Metron Wristop Computer weighs only 2 ounces 55 g and features a large number style LCD display intended to be clearly visible in almost any condition Note The Wristop Computer is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional or industrial precision measurements and should never be used to acquire measurements when skydiving hang gliding paragliding gyrocopter riding and flying small aircraft IMPORTANT NOTE A PULLOUT PAGE IS LOCATED ON THE FRONT COVER THE PAGE GRAPHICALLY ILLUSTRATES AND IDENTIFIES THE PROPERTIES OF THE WRISTOP COMPUTER AND LCD DISPLAY IT WILL FACILITATE THE USER S UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNCTIONS AND PROCESSES NECESSARY TO SETUP THOSE FUNCTIONS 1 2 MAIN FUNCTIONS MODES The Wristop Computer features five main functions TIME ALTIMETER BAROMETER COMPASS and HEART RATE MONITOR Each function provides several sub modes further enhancing the usefulness to its owner All main functions modes and sub modes are discussed in detail following this section Note The Heart Rate Monitor is the premier feature of the Wristop Computer Details regarding this function are shown in Chapter 2 of this manual 1 2 1 Water Resis
14. in increments of 5 meters or 10 feet depending on the unit of measure selected and Field 3 displays the current time or the current heart rate if the transmitter is worn 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 Note In order for the HRM feature to be activated the user must be wearing the transmitter belt around his her chest The HRM indicator in the lower right section of the LCD flashes according to the measured heart rate beats minute Refer to Section 2 Heart Rate Monitor for details in setting and activiting this feature When wearing the belt the current time can be viewed for 10 seconds by pressing the button If the belt is not worn the current time is shown on the bottom row Field 3 in place of the heart rate IMPORTANT NOTE In order to set the altitude in the Altimeter mode the altitude must be known That information can be found by utilizing a topographical map identifying the current location with the associated altitude marked The user can then proceed and follow the instructions setting the altimeter provided in the section below DETAILS REGARDING THE EFFECT OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON ALTITUDE MEASUREMENT ARE SHOWN ON PAGE 50 OF THIS MANUAL IF THE ALTITUDE IS NOT KNOWN THE USER CAN SET THE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE IN THE BAROMETER MODE refer to page 39 Setting the Sea Level Pressure
15. on the circumference increase and decrease when I am in the Watch mode The main function of the segments is related to the Compass mode where a division into 36 segments is necessary due to the 360 degree scale of a compass In the Watch mode the segments show the advancement of seconds Because the number of seconds differs from the number of degrees it is impossible for the segments to be consecutively lit up they now light up or extinguish thereby marking the passing of every second 7 4 ALTIMETER 7 4 1 How do you clear the logbook The logbook is self erasing and cannot be cleared by the user 7 4 2 How does the logbook self erase The logbook is circular and will start erasing itself when all the memory places are filled There are approx 1 900 memory places each of which contain the altitude the ascent descent rate as well as heart rate at that time according to the chosen interval 20 seconds 1 minute 10 or 60 minutes 47 When all the memory places are filled the logbook starts recording new logs on top of the oldest recordings This is what is meant when we say the logbook is self erasing 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 7 4 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 log For example if your interva
16. p m e g 4 000 ft at 3 p m 5 000 ft at 4 p m 6 000 ft at 5 p m 7 000 ft at 6 p m and then 8 000 ft at 7 p m These are the different cases in which the example situation will affect the readings of the Wristop Computer Most important to remember is to ALWAYS set the known reference altitude into the Wristop Computer This is the only way to get accurate altitude readings 7 4 7 Why does the vertical ascent descent measurement show different readings even though I am inside and staying in the same room The resolution of the vertical ascent descent rate is 1 m 1 ft whereas the resolution of the altitude display is 5 m 10 ft which means that the ascent descent rate can show movement even though you remain at the same altitude This is caused by changes in pressure or even vertical movement within the 5 m 10 ft resolution range 49 Indoors even small unnoticeable air currents cause changes in air pressure For example if you have window open at the other end of your house the air current may affect a room at the other end of the building so little 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 air pressure it interprets these changes as vertical movement 7 5 BAROMETER 7 5 1 What is the little box on the top left of the display It is the barometric trend indicator that shows the general direction of weather changes The disp
17. release time of the second runner e Clear Clear Clear 19 2 8 INTERVAL COUNTDOWN TIMER SUB MODE In the HRM mode PRESS the Select button twice to enter this sub mode In the interval countdown timer mode Fig 5 Field 1 displays the seconds Field 2 displays the current heart rate and Field 3 displays the hour and minutes with the text TIMER located to the right Note When the transmitter is not worn Field 2 displays the current time The HRM memory for one event is automatically activated when starting the countdown timer or stopwatch The memory stores total training time training interval duration 1dur maximum minimum and average heart rate during training as well as time spent in above and below target heart rate zone for one event The next time the countdown timer or stopwatch is activated the previous event s information will be erased There are two types of intervals training and recovery The countdown timer can be set to repeat a specific interval a specific number of times automatically Adjustments to training interval recovery interval and number of intervals can be made through the setup process Please note that the HRM memory will only store heart rate information for the training intervals 2 8 1 How to Set the Countdown Timer In the Interval Countdown Timer mode 1 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds The first page is the training interval Fig
18. six distinct viewable areas The Outer Circumference encompasses the outer boundary of the LCD display A Barometric Trend Indicator provides a quick reference for analyzing and collating possible conditions in the weather Field 1 displays values in either numbers or text depending on the mode or sub mode the user is in Field 2 displays large numbers and or related unit of measure within the function The Mode Indicator bar displays the five main modes functions of the Wristop Computer a triangle arrow is just below indicating the mode The fifth main mode HRM is displayed on the Outer circumference on the bottom right When the one segment under HRM is lit the mode is activated for viewing and selection purposes Field 3 displays either numbers and or text Barometer Trend Bubble Level Indicator SELECT MODE BUTTON N BUTTON Mode Outer Indicator Circumference BUTTON BUTTON lt HRM Indicator 1 1 5 MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS The Wristop Computer supplies two units of measure metric or imperial M etric Unit of M easure Imperial Unit of M easure 1 5 1 Selecting the Units of Measurement To change the units 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 2 P RESS the Mode and Select buttons simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds Field 1 will display SET
19. start the stopwatch 2 PRESS the button once to stop the stopwatch and to display a split time This split time and the momentaneous heart rate reading will be stored in the memory for later viewing The stopwatch will automatically start running after displaying the split time for 5 seconds Repeat this procedure for each split time 3 PRESS the button to stop the stopwatch 4 PRESS the button to reset the stopwatch to zero once the stopwatch has been stopped In the two finish time mode 1 PRESS the button to start the stopwatch 2 PRESS the button once to stop the stopwatch and to display the first finish time This finnish time will be stored in the memory for later viewing The stopwatch will automatically start running after displaying the finish time for 5 seconds Repeat this procedure for each runner 3 PRESS the button to stop the stopwatch 4 PRESS the button to reset the stopwatch to zero once the stopwatch has been stopped Note If the user is in other modes or submodes when the stopwatch function is activated the stopwatch will continue and remain in the background A flashing stopwatch text in Field 3 indicates that the stopwatch is still activated Elapsed time measurement Split time measurement Times of two runners Start Start GE Start X Split Split time of the first runner Restart Split release Stop Stop Stop C Split
20. the selected alarm 1 2 or 3 3 3 DUAL TIME SUB MODE The Dual Time sub mode allows you to set the watch to display a time other than the main one In the TIME mode PRESS the Select button twice to enter this sub mode In the dual time mode Fig 20 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 for 10 seconds Afterwards the display returns to showing the dual time 3 3 1 Setting the Dual Time Function In the dual time mode 1 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 3 the hours will begin to flash 2 PRESS the button to scroll the hours upward or PRESS the button to scroll the hours downward 3 At the hour desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in Field 3 to the right of the hour value the minutes will begin to flash 4 PRESS the button to scroll the minutes upward or PRESS the button to scroll the minutes downward 27 5 At the minutes desired PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and exit the setup program The dual time setup is complete The dual time stays the same even though the time in the main time mode is adjusted For example if you set the dual time to show your home time your home time will always b
21. 0 inHg 921 1 080 mbar of 1 mbar or 0 05 inHg nterval measuring to estimate barometric trend 37 difference measurement function allows zeroing of the barometer for following e g overnight changes in barometric pressure and temperature an automatic 4 day memory of atmospheric pressure for the last 6 hours in 1 hour intervals thereafter in 6 hour intervals temperature compensation temperature does not effect the pressure within the specified temperature range atemperature range from 20 to 60 or 5 to 140 F and atemperature resolution of 1 C or F Note Body Heat will effect temperature when the Wristop Computer is worn on the wrist To achieve an accurate reading remove the Wristop Computer from the wrist and allow at least 15 30 minutes before reading the temperature To view and use the Barometer function Check the Mode Indicator arrow If the mode arrow is not on BARO PRESS the Mode button until the arrow is directly below BARO In the Barometer mode Fig 45 Field 1 displays the current temperature Field 2 displays the current absolute atmospheric pressure Field 3 displays the current time The Outer Circumference graphically displays the atmospheric pressure over 100 millibars or 1 inHg where one complete circle is equivalent to 100 mbar 1 inHg depending on the unit of measure chosen Note The absolute pressure is the actual pressure in any location at any given time Wherea
22. At 3000 m the altitude difference is 2000 m and Wristop Computer shows 80 m too little 20 C 2000 m 0 002 C 80 m Your actual altitude is thus 3080 m Lower point Higher point Set reference altitude real altitude 1000 m Displayed altitude 3000 m Real outside temperature 17 5 6 5 Normal table temperature 8 5 4 5 Temperature offset real normal 9 11 Sum of temperature offsets 9 11 20 Table 2 Example using meters and Celsius Table 3 shows an example in which the temperature offsets are negative This time imperial units are used The reference altitude is set at 3280 feet At 9840 feet the altitude difference is 6560 feet and Wristop Computer shows 100 feet too much 14 F 6560 ft 0 0011 F 100 ft Your actual altitude is thus 9740 ft 53 Lower point Higher point Set reference altitude real altitude 3280 ft Displayed altitude 9840 ft Real outside temperature 36 3 F 18 9 F Normal table temperature 47 3 F 23 9 F Temperature difference real normal 9 F 5 OF Sum of temperature offsets 9 F 5 F 14 F Table 3 Example using feet and Fahrenheit 8 SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE Battery Replacement Kit including battery and battery lid Watch Straps in plastic Advizor or leather Metron Extension strap in plastic Bezel Available only in Suunto Oy during maintenance Suunto Oy provides moderate priced Wristop Computer servi
23. EN FR DE ES IT NL FI SV ADVIZOR METRON INSTRUCTION MANUAL SUUNTO www suunto com ES c MODE R N 7 SELECT iid E SELECT V n EU SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT M v E SELECT seen v v MODE SEL FCT Y ioei SELECT _ MODE SELECT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Suunto USA Phone Suunto Canada Phone Web Site Suunto Europe Phone Fax Web Site Suunto Oy Phone Fax Web Site Congratulations your newly purchased Wristop Computer is designed to provide years of enjoyment in whatever Customer SERVICE Contacts 1 800 543 9124 1 800 776 7770 www suuntousa com 33 3 90 20 74 30 33 3 90 20 74 40 www suuntoeurope com 358 9 875 870 358 9 8758 7301 www suunto com outdoor activities you undertake Along with this product you will find a Warranty card only in USA and Canada this User s Guide and a full service support team ready to assist you anytime anywhere quickly and professionally We wish you many unforgettable moments with your new Wristop Computer TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION G 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 FUNCTIONS MODES 1 2 1 Water Resistance 1 2 2 Backlight Features 1 3 BUTTON FUNCTIONS 1 3 1 The Mode Button 1 3 2 The Button 1 3 3 The Button 1 3 4 The
24. O 9001 COMPLIANCE If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship Suunto Oy will at its sole option repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts free of charge for two 2 years from 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 mishandling alteration or modifications ofthe product or any failure caused by operation of the product outside the scope of its published specifications or any causes not covered by this warranty There are no express warranties except as listed above Suunto Oy Suunto Europe and Suunto USA Canada shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the product Suunto Oy does not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this device Suunto s Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be ISO 9001 compliant in all SUUNTO Oy s operations Quality Certificate No 96 HEL AQ 220 56
25. actual bearing in degrees will begin to flash Fig 54 4 Turn the Wristop Computer to the desired direction Lock the bearing displayed by pressing the button 5 Adjust the locked bearing if necessary by pressing the Select button and then adjusting the value with the and buttons 6 Atthe desired bearing to track PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and exit the setup program Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup Note Locking in the Bearing tracking sub mode blocks the compass reading 6 2 DECLINATION ADJUSTMENT SUB MODE The Wristop Computer allows the user to compensate the difference between true north and magnetic north This process is accomplished by adjusting the declination resulting in the user obtaining correct compass readings In the Compass mode PRESS the Select button once to enter this sub mode In the Declination Adjustment mode Fig 55 Field 1 displays the declination direction DFF where OFF no declination W West E East Field 2 displays declination in degrees Field 3 displays the text dEC 43 6 2 1 Setting the Local Declination 1 2 3 4 5 PRESS the Select button and hold for 2 seconds Located in Field 1 OFF will begin to flash PRESS either the or the button to change the declination direction in Field 1 At the direction desired PRESS
26. ar exercise program Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines televisions cars bike computers motor driven exercise equipment or cell phones It is best to position the Wristop Computer within 3 feet 1 meter of the transmitter Ensure no other transmitters are within that range signals from another transmitter s can cause an incorrect readout 2 4 CARE Wash the transmitter regularly with mild soap and water after each use Rinse with pure water dry thoroughly and carefully Store in a cool dry place Never store the transmitter wet Moisture keeps the electrodes wet and transmitter activated thereby shortening the life of the battery Do not bend or stretch the transmitter this may damage the electrodes 2 5 ACTIVATING THE HEART RATE MONITOR 1 Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap 2 Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably Secure the strap around your chest below the chest muscles Lock the buckle 3 Raise the transmitter a little off your chest and wet the grooved electrode areas on the back of it It is important that the electrodes are wet during exercise 4 Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the logo is in a central upright position 5 Wear the wristop computer as you would wear an ordinary watch Note It is recommended that you wear the transmitter against your bare skin to ensure flawless operation However if you wish to wear the transmit
27. below COMP In the compass mode Fig 51 Field 1 displays the cardinal or half cardinal point Field 2 displays the bearing in degrees Field 3 displays the current time The Outer Circumference graphically displays the North South arrow where one lit segment shows North and three lit segments show South The compass display is active for 45 seconds at a time After this the compass enters sleep mode and an indicator appears in the field 2 Reactivate the compass by pressing the button Advizor provides a bubble level for the user to achieve a precise reading within 3 degrees The user centers the liquid bubble to ensure the Wristop Computer position is level and takes a reading Note Compass readings should be performed away from objects possessing sources of magnetism Avoid buildings large metal objects power lines loudspeakers electric motors etc Always take bearings in the open air not inside tents caves or other shelters 42 6 1 BEARING TRACKING SUB MODE The user can select to change from the cardinal point mode to the bearing tracking mode Fig 52 In the compass main mode 1 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 1 OFF will begin to flash Fig 53 2 PRESS either the or the button to change the setting between OFF and ON 3 Atthe selection desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in Field 2 the
28. cantly reduce the life of the battery To replace the battery 1 flip over the Wristop Computer to view the backside insert a coin in the coin slot located on the battery compartment cover turn the coin counterclockwise to the open position marked on the back of the case remove the battery compartment cover nr EN remove the old cell from the battery compartment and ensure the O ring and all surfaces are clean dry and not damaged Do not stretch the O ring place the new cell into the battery compartment negative side down positive side up 7 ensure thatthe O ring is in place to keep the Wristop Computer waterproof and place the battery compartment cover back onto the backside of the Wristop Computer 12 8 insert back into the slot and 9 turn the coin clockwise to the close position marked on the back of the case Note Battery replacement should be performed with extreme care so as to ensure the Wristop Computer continues to remain waterproof It is the operator s responsibility to take due care to ensure that the Wristop Computer remains waterproof Note After every battery replacement it is necessary to calibrate the magnetic sensor Details on performing this process are found in Calibrating the Compass section of this manual 1 8 2 Battery Replacement of the Suunto Transmitter Belt The Suunto transmitter belt battery s average expected life is 300 hours When the batte
29. ce to its customers Batteries are usually available in sport and watch shops etc 54 9 ABBREVIATIONS dEF defaultfactory setting of pressure sensor corresponds to standard 1013 mbar or 29 90 inHg airpressure at sea level SNR sensor used in pressure sensor calibration RE reference altitude CLR clear ASC ascent dSC descent AbO above target heart rate bEL below target heart rate LO lower heart rate limit HI higher heart rate limit dUR duration 10 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 the Wristop Computer Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and or otherwise communicated disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy Suunto Wristop Computer Advizor Metron and their logos are all registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy All rights are reserved While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied Suunto reserves the right to make changes to the product without prior notice 55 11 CE COMPLIANCE All Suunto Wristop Computers conform within the required European Union EMC directives 89 336 TEC 12 LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND IS
30. date Field 2 displays the start time and Field 3 displays the start date 22 2 In the second display duration of the event Fig 9 Field 1 displays the seconds of training time Field 2 displays the hours and minutes of the training time and Field displays the text dUr dUr duration of the event 3 In the third display duration of the training intervals Fig 10 Field 1 displays the seconds of training time Field 2 displays the hours and minutes of the training time and Field 3 displays the text 1dUr 1dUr duration of the training intervals Note The third display will be shown only when the countdown timer is used 4 n the fourth display heart rate information Fig 11 Field 1 displays the maximum heart rate recorded Field 2 displays the average heart recorded and Field 3 displays the minimum heart rate recorded 5 In the fifth display time spent above the target heart rate zone Fig 12 Field 1 displays the seconds Field 2 displays the hours and minutes and Field 3 displays the text AbO AbO above target heart rate 6 In the sixth display time spent in the target heart rate zone Fig 13 Field 1 displays the seconds Field 2 displays the hours and minutes and Field 3 displays the text In In within the target heart rate 7 In the seventh display time spent below the target heart rate zone Fig 14 Field 1
31. e 9 different patterns in the barometric trend Situation 6 3 hours ago Dropped heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Dropped heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Dropped heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Remained stable Remained stable Remained stable Risen heavy 22 mbars 3hours Risen heavy 22 mbars 3hours Risen heavy 22 mbars 3hours Situation last 3 hours Dropping heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Remaining stable Rising heavy 22 mbars 3hours Dropping heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Remaining stable Rising heavy 22 mbars 3hours Rising heavy 22 mbars 3hours Remaining stable Dropping heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours B lt 3 hours The line can Note If the user remains at the same elevation the barometric trend indicator can work as a weather forecasting tool 41 CHAPTER 6 COMPASS MODE The Suunto Wristop Computer compass function provides the user with a bearing display in degrees and cardinal or half cardinal point North South arrow a bearing tracking mode showing locked bearing actual bearing and the difference between them adeclination correction feature a bubble level for reading accuracy of 3 degrees Advizor aresolution of 1 for the bearing 5 for North South direction and arotating bezel To view and use the Compass function Check the Mode Indicator arrow If the mode arrow is not on COMP PRESS the Mode button until the arrow is directly
32. e displayed in this sub mode even though you travel to a different time zone and adjust the time in the main time mode Note The dual time function is completely independent and does not effect the alarms or the memory functions These are dependent on the current local time CHAPTER 4 ALTIMETER MODE The Suunto Wristop Computer Altimeter function provides the user with an adjustable unit of measure either meter or feet meter ranging from 500 to 9 000 ft ranging 1 600 to 29 500 aresolution of 5m or 10ft a display update on the rate of vertical movement in intervals of one second for 3 minutes then every 10 seconds or less a difference measurement function allowing zeroing of the altimeter for following vertical progress between stages an automatic 24 hour memory in one hour intervals showing altitude and vertical ascent descent rate and Alogbook of recordings storing total vertical ascent descent average vertical ascent descent rate number of runs e g skied duration of log as well as minimum maximum and average heart rate during log and time spent in above and below target heart rate zone To view and use the Altimeter function Check the Mode Indicator arrow If the mode arrow is not on ALTI PRESS the Mode button until the arrow is directly below ALTI In the ALTIMETER mode Fig 21 Field 1 displays the vertical ascent or descent rate 28 Field 2 displays the current altitude
33. eats minute 2 7 STOPWATCH SUB MODE The Wristop Computer stopwatch feature can provide split time measurement up to 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds up to 30 split times and heart rate readings can be stored into the HRM memory In the HRM mode PRESS the Select button once to enter this submode In the Stopwatch mode Fig 4 Field 1 displays the seconds and tenths of a second Field 2 displays the current heart rate and Field 3 displays hours and minutes and to the far right stopwatch Note When the transmitter is not worn Field 2 displays the current time The HRM memory for one event is automatically activated when starting the stopwatch or countdown timer The memory stores total training time maximum minimum and average heart rate during training as well as time spent in above and below the target heart rate zone for one event The next time the stopwatch or countdown timer is activated the previous event s information will be erased 2 7 1 How to Use the Stopwatch There are three timing modes the user can employ an elapsed time measurement a split time measurement and afinish time measurement for up to 30 runners 18 In the elapsed time mode 1 PRESS the button to start stop and restart the stopwatch in the stopwatch sub mode 2 PRESS the button to reset the stopwatch to zero once the stopwatch has stopped In the split time mode 1 PRESS the button to
34. ext dUr along with the text Log Book to the left The sixth display shows the heart rate information recorded in the particular logbook that is being viewed Fig 33 Field 1 displays the maximum heart rate during the event Field 2 displays the average heart rate and Field 3 displays the minimum heart rate along with the one segment highlighted under The seventh display shows the time spent above the target HR zone selected Fig 34 Field 1 displays the seconds 34 Field 2 displays the time spent above the target HR zone and Field 3 displays the text AbO above along with the one segment highlighted under The eigth display shows the time spent in the target HR zone selected Fig 35 Field 1 displays the seconds Field 2 displays the time spent in the target HR zone and Field 3 displays the text In In within target zone along with the one segment highlighted under The ninth display shows the time spent below the target HR zone selected Fig 36 Field 1 displays the seconds Field 2 displays the time spent below the target HR zone and Field 3 displays the text bEL below along with the one segment highlighted under Note the maximum minimum and average heart rate values displayed in the logbook are calculated based on the chosen recording interval Please note that these values are more accurate the shorte
35. f the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup 5 2 4 DAY MEMORY SUB MODE In the Barometer mode PRESS the Select button twice to enter this sub mode This sub mode allows the user to follow changes in pressure over the past 4 days making weather conditions forecasting possible In the 4 day memory mode Fig 48 Field 1 displays the day of the week the user is in Field 2 displays the atmospheric pressure and Field 3 displays the time and to the left the text Memory 39 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 button to scroll back down in increments of one hour for the first six hours after that increments are 6 hours PRESS the button to scroll back up Note Replacing the battery will not erase this information 5 3 SEA LEVEL PRESSURE SUB MODE Sea level pressure is pressure relative to sea level whereas the pressure read in the main barometer display is absolute pressure in the current location In the Barometer mode PRESS the Select button three times to enter this sub mode In the sea level pressure mode Fig 49 Field 1 displays the text SEA Field 2 displays the current sea level pressure and Field 3 displays the current time 5 3 1 Setting the Sea Level Pressure
36. h heart rate measurement is considerably higher in a water environment than in other use Note The Wristop Computer is not a dive instrument and therefore buttons should not be operated put to use while under water 2 2 SUUNTO WRISTOP COMPUTER AND INTERFERENCE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines traffic lights overhead lines of electric railways electric bus lines or trams televisions car motors bike computers some motor driven exercise equipment cellular phones or when you walk through electric security gates Electromagnetic interference may cause inaccuracy in receiving heart rate signals The sum of the above below and in heart rate values may be shorter than the total elapsed time The reason for this inaccuracy is that the electromagnetic interference may prevent the Wristop Computer from receiving signals of the transmitter belt perfectly 2 3 WARNINGS Persons who have a pacemaker defibrillator or other implanted electronic device use the Heart Rate Monitor at their own risk Before starting the initial use of the Heart Rate Monitor we highly recommend an exercise test under a doctor s supervision This will ensure the safety and reliability of the pacemaker and Heart Rate Monitor when simultaneously being used 14 Exercise may include some risk especially for those who have been sedentary We strongly advise consulting your doctor prior to beginning a regul
37. he direction of turning does not matter The lit segments will be turned off as the turning proceeds When the 44 first full circle is completed the instrument will inform the user within one minute of whether the calibration was successfull displaying the text dOnE in Field 2 Fig 59 or if the process needs to be repeated displaying PUSH and in Field 2 Note The user may need to perform the rotating of the compass more than twice around for the calibration to be completed Note During calibration it is not necessary that all peripheral segments light up or turn off Note If the text FAIL appears in Field 2 Fig 60 the battery should be removed and put back in before trying to proceed with the calibration process The removal of the battery will reset the unit 5 Once the calibration is successful PRESS the Mode button to accept the process and exit the calibration mode Note It is important to hold the Wristop Computer level during the calibration process to ensure accuracy The compass calibration is complete CHAPTER 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 7 1 GENERAL 7 1 1 Is the Wristop Computer waterproof Yes it is waterproof 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 is NOT a diving device 7 1 2 How long will the battery last All users employ t
38. he next setting Located in the center of Field 2 the year will begin to flash Fig 18 10 PRESS the button to scroll the year upward or PRESS the button to scroll the year downward 11 At the year desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in the center of Field 3 the month represented by a number will begin to flash 12 PRESS the button to scroll the month upward or PRESS the button to scroll the month downward 13 At the month desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located to the right of Field 3 the day will begin to flash 14 PRESS the button to scroll the day upward or PRESS the button to scroll the date downward 25 Note Once the user has determined the year month and day Wristop Computer will supply the day of the week in Field 1 Note If the 12 hour clock is chosen the date will be displayed as month day If the 24 hour clock is chosen the date will be displayed day month 15 At the desired day PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and return to the main mode Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup Setting the time is now complete 3 2 DAILY ALARM SUB MODE The Daily Alarm sub mode allows the user to select and set up to 3 alarms The alarm volume cannot be changed In the TIME mode PRESS the Select button once to enter this sub mode
39. he product in different ways Battery life depends mainly on how much the backlight the compass and the logbook are used The low battery warning symbol appears on the display when 5 to 15 percent of battery capacity remains This should give the user plenty of time to safely change the battery 45 7 1 3 What do the segments on the circumference mean In the Altimeter mode one full circle eguals 1 000 meters or 1 000 feet Therefore the segments on the circumference graphically show the user the altitude over a full thousand When using the difference measurement function of the altimeter the segments indicate the vertical difference in the elevation over a full thousand either to the right if you re ascending or to the left if you re descending In the Barometer mode one full circle eguals 100 mbar or 1 inHg and the segments indicate the pressure over a full hundred mbar or over a full inHg When using the difference measurement function of the barometer the segments indicate the change in atmospheric pressure either to the right if the pressure has risen or to the left if the pressure has dropped In the main Compass mode the segments indicate the North i e the one segment indicates North and the three segments point South If you have set the compass to track a certain bearing the segments on the circumference indicate the difference between the direction in which you want to go and your actual bearing 7 1 4 Why do the segments on the c
40. ircumference go to the left counterclockwise You are in the difference measurement mode and your unit is showing a decreasing value Normally they always go to the right clockwise from the 12 noon position In normal mode the segment display increases clockwise but if you are in a mode that shows you differences such as vertical 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 7 1 5 Why are there two symbols above the Mode texts and what do they mean The left hand symbol indicates that the altitude alarm is activated and the right hand symbol indicates that one two or three daily alarms are activated 46 7 2 HEART RATE MONITOR 7 2 1 What should 1 do if there is no heart rate reading 1 Check that the elastic strap is snug enough 2 Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed 3 Check that you have kept the transmitter clean Chapter 2 Care 4 Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic radiation in the close vicinity of the Wristop Computer such as TV sets cellular phones CRT monitors etc 7 2 2 What is the longest time 1 can set in the timer The maximum range of the countdown timer is 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds for each of the 99 intervals 7 3 TIME 7 3 1 Why do the segments
41. l recovery interval number of intervals and HRM memory activated from the starting of the stopwatch or the countdown timer storing total training time maximum minimum and average heart rate during training as well as time spent in above and below target heart rate zone When stopwatch is used the memory also stores up to 30 split times and heart rates for viewing To view and use the Heart Rate Monitor function Check the LCD If the segment under is not highlighted PRESS the Mode button until the segment directly under HRM is lit In the HRM mode Fig 2 Field 1 displays the text HR HR heart rate 16 Field 2 displays the current heart rate Field 3 displays the current time Note In order to activate this feature the transmitter belt must be worn around the chest area The middle row will show zero until there is a proper reading to display 2 6 1 How to Set the Target Zones of the Heart Rate Monitor To set the upper and lower limits in the HRM mode 1 PRESS the 2 PRESS the Select button and hold for 2 seconds Field 1 displays the text LI Limits Field 2 displays the text OFF button or the button to toggle between off and on Choose On to activate the audible heart rate limit alarms 3 PRESS the 4 PRESS the 5 Atthe value setting the 6 PRESS the downward Select button to move to the next setting setting the upper li
42. l is 1 minute you can get a total of 1 900 minutes of logs into the logbook This equals 1 32 days if the recording is continuous 24 hours 1 440 minutes 1 900 1 440 1 32 To avoid excessive battery drain the recording is not continuous The recording functions have certain timeouts i e the recording will be turned off automatically after a certain time The timeouts are shorter for the shorter interval and longer for the longer interval 7 4 4 What is the duration readout The duration readout tells you how many hours and or minutes the event recorded into the logbook lasted For example if you re hiking from 1 p m to 6 p m and the logbook is on during this time the readout would show a duration of 05 00 hours 7 4 5 What is the maximum capacity of total vertical ascent or descent feet meters in the logbook history The maximum figure that can be shown on the display is 29 999 999 representing feet or meters depending on the unit of measurement set This should be enough for most users 29 999 999 meters is roughly three guarters around the globe 7 4 6 If hiking from a level of 5 000 ft down hill to 3 000 ft and then back up to 8 000 feet how is the Wristop Computer going to read this or average it out There are several answers to this guestion related to different situations 48 First if you mean will Wristop Computer show accurate altitude information when ascending back to 8 000 ft after having descended to 3 000 ft fr
43. l to e g indicate North when in the bearing tracking mode or leaving the compass display for another mode Also it can be used to manually follow your vertical progress by using the North indicator on the bezel to mark the altitude from where you want to follow your progress i e a zero point You could also mark a certain altitude which is graphically shown by the segments on the circumference to get an intermediate difference measurement However the bezel is mainly related to the compass function 7 6 2 Where do 1 find the correct declination for my area so can set my Wristop Computer Local declination either E or W is usually marked on maps with either one degree or half degree accuracy 7 7 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 air weight is affected by the outside temperature Conseguently the air pressure difference between two altitudes is also dependant on temperature The altitude calculation of Wristop Computer is based on the air pressure at certain normal temperatures Each altitude has a definitive normal temperature The normal temperatures at each altitude are presented in table 1 51 Altitude m Altitude ft Temperature C Temperature F Above sea level abo
44. lay is based on barometer measurements for the last 6 hours 7 5 2 Does the Wristop Computer show future trends in weather conditions No the Wristop Computer continually accumulates data on barometric pressure existent within a 3 to 6 hour window and displays general barometric trends in weather based on the accumulated data 7 5 3 What does absolute pressure and relative pressure mean Absolute pressure is the actual pressure in any location at any given time Relative pressure on the other hand eguals the corresponding pressure at sea level for a certain altitude that you are at For example if you are at an altitude of 1 000 m 3 300 ft the absolute pressure normally is around 900 mbar 26 60 inHg The relative pressure at sea level would then be around 1 013 mbar 29 90 inHg 7 5 4 What is temperature compensation When the unit is temperature compensated the altitude measurement of the unit is not affected by the temperature of the unit itself The unit can be worn on your wrist or placed on a table it will in either case give you the proper altitude reading providing the weather conditions have not changed All Suunto Wristop Computers are temperature compensated within the range 5 to 140 20 to 60 50 7 6 7 6 1 What is the purpose of the rotating outer bezel The purpose of the rotating bezel is that people can use the instrument as a regular base plate compass if they want to and use the beze
45. me Field 3 displays the date month day if the 12 hour clock has been chosen day month if the 24 hour clock has been chosen 24 The Outer Circumference graphically displays time seconds The TIME mode and all sub modes can be adjusted through the setup program of the Wristop Computer 3 1 HOW TO SET THE TIME To set the Time 1 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 3 the seconds will begin to flash Fig 17 2 PRESS the button to scroll the seconds upward or PRESS the button to reset the seconds to zero 3 At the seconds desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located on right of Field 2 the minutes will begin to flash 4 PRESS the button to scroll the minutes upward or PRESS the button to scroll the minutes downward 5 Atthe 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 Atthe hour desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in Field 1 the 24 or 12 hour clock setting will begin to flash 8 PRESS either the or the button to toggle between the 24hr and 12hr Note if the 12 hour clock is chosen either AM PM will appear below the hour in Field 2 9 Atthe clock setting desired PRESS the Select button to move to t
46. mit Fig 3 Field 1 displays the text LI LI Limits Field 2 flashes the upper limit where the default value is 240 Field 3 displays the lower limit button to scroll the value upward or PRESS the button to scroll the value downward desired PRESS the Select button to accept the upper limit value and move to the next setting lower limit Fig 3 Field 1 displays the text LI LI Limits Field 2 displays the new upper limit setting Field 3 flashes the lower limit where the default value is 20 button to scroll the lower limit value upward or PRESS the button to scroll the value 7 Atthe value desired PRESS the Mode button to accept the upper and lower limits and exit The HRM target heart rate zone is set 17 Limits means that the Wristop Computer will audibly alert the user that a chosen upper or lower limit has been exceeded Limits DFF means that the Wristop Computer will not alert the user but the limits will however be used to calculate time spent in above and below the target heart rate zone The outer circumference will graphically show the heart rate level reached by the user in relation to the heart rate limit set The circumference will adjust to egual any limit settings starting from the 12 o clock position going clockwise E g if the upper limit is set to 140 beats minute and the lower limit to 130 beats minute one full circle on the outer circumference will egual 10 b
47. n the Altimeter main mode or the difference measurement sub mode PRESS the button twice within two seconds A will be heard and the flashing text Log Book will appear in Field 3 to indicate the start of the recording The recording can be stopped by pressing the button twice within two seconds A beep will be heard and the Log Book text will be removed from Field 3 indicating recording has stopped Logbooks are self erasing and cannot be cleared by the user 4 5 LOGBOOK HISTORY SUB MODE The Logbook history shows a summation of all logs recorded In the Altimeter mode PRESS the Select button four times to enter this sub mode The logbook history mode features four displays In the first display Fig 40 Field 1 displays the year when the logbook history has last been cleared Field 2 displays the text HIS and Field 3 displays the month and day when the logbook history has last been cleared To the left of the month day displayed is the text Log Book PRESS to scroll through the different displays In the second display Fig 41 Field 1 displays the text HI Field 2 displays the highest altitude reached since the last clearing date and Field 3 displays the date when it was reached with the text Log Book to the left 36 In the third dispi lay Fig 42 Field 1 displays the text ASC and Field 2 and 3 show up to a 8 digit accumulative vertical asce
48. n the memory and logbook functions this button advances through previous recorded screens 1 3 3 The Button Is located on the bottom left of the Wristop Computer In the setup process pressing the button changes or scrolls the value downward 7 Also known as the Fast Cumulative button by pressing the button any of the main modes except the compass mode the Wristop Computer will quickly access information about total vertical ascent descent number of runs completed as well as maximum minimum and average heart rate of the current or last completed recording In the compass mode the button locks the current bearing for 10 seconds In the timing functions this button acts as a reset or pause button n the memory and logbook functions this button backtracks through previously recorded screens 1 3 4 The Select Button Is located on the top left of the Wristop Computer n 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 holding the Select button for more than 2 seconds allows the user to enter the setup process n the setup process the Select button allows the user to move between settable units or values and determine preferences 1 4 LCD DISPLAY The display is designed to offer maximum clarity and simplicity and is divided into
49. nt since the last reset Field 2 is activated when the value of he vertical ascent is beyond the 3 digit value displayed in Field 3 In the fourth display Fig 43 Field 1 displays the text dSC Field 2 and when the val 3 show up to a 8 digit accumulative vertical descent since the last reset Field 2 is activated ue of the vertical descent is beyond the 3 digit value displayed in Field 3 4 5 1 Clearing the Logbook History To clear the his 1 In any ofthe 1 is the text 2 PRESS the 3 PRESS the ory of the logbook logbook history displays PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field CLR in Field 2 the text HIS and in Field 3 nO will begin to flash Fig 44 button to toggle between YES and Mode button to accept the option YES The logbook history is erased and a new starting date is set to begin new cumulative measurements Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup We recommend that the logbook history be cleared prior to beginning the first logbook recording ever CHAPTE The Suunto Wri an adjustabl an adjustabl aresolution aonehouri R 5 BAROMETER MODE istop Computer Barometer function provides the user with le unit of measure mbar or inHg mbar range 300 to 1 100 mbar inHg range 8 90 to 32 40 le sea level pressure function ranging from 27 25 30 8
50. 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 user allows the difference measurement sub mode to remain on visual display continuously for 12 hours Wristop Computer will after this period automatically return to the main time mode This mode does continue in the background and allows the user to move to other modes The user can return to this sub mode to view the current status at his her convenience Note The difference measurement mode is a relative measurement Any change in the reference altitude during the altitude difference measurement will effect the measured altitude We recommend that the reference altitude always be checked and set again prior to beginning a new measurement 4 2 1 How to Start the Altitude Difference Measurement 1 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 1 is the text SET located in Field 2 zero will begin to flash Fig 26 2 PRESS the Mode button to accept the flashing zero and start the difference measurement If the user does not want to set the altitude difference to zero to restart the difference measurement PRESS either the or the button to return to the original altitude difference reading and then PRESS the Mode button to validate that reading Note If the user does not p
51. om 5 000 ft the answer is yes if the barometric pressure hasn t been 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 guite accurate readings Second if what you mean is how the Wristop Computer calculates the information shown in the logbook this is what it does for the total ascent during the log the logbook recording has been activated by the user when starting out it calculates the ascent from 3 000 ft to 8 000 ft i e total ascent has been 5 000ft For the descent it calculates the descent from 5 000 ft to 3 000 ft i e total descent 2 000 ft Third if thinking about the difference measurement function and how this is affected by the example situation the Wristop Computer will show you the absolute difference between 5 000 ft and 8 000 ft beginning and end The fact that you ve been down to 3 000 ft in between does not have an impact on the absolute vertical altitude difference between starting point and finish Last the automatic 24 hour memory will show this information in the following way Say you are starting out at 5 000 ft at noon and then it takes you 2 hours to descend to 3 000 ft and another five hours to reach 8 000 ft The scrollable displays in the 24 hour memory shows you the altitude 5 000 ft at 12 00 am e g 4 000 ft at 1 p m 3 000 ft at 2
52. particular time period Once the time period has been reached the Wristop Computer will alert the user that the logbook recording has expired known as a timeout For setting the logbook interval refer to Setting the Altimeter on previous page The timeouts are as follows LOGBOOK INTERVAL CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIM E 60 minute 10 days 9 At the desired interval PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and exit the setup program Once the user completes the process in setting the reference altitude of the current location to the known altitude the Wristop Computer will also correct the sea level pressure and therefore it will not be necessary for this function to be set Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup Note A 10 minute recording interval means that the Wristop Computer records data every 10 minutes 31 4 2 ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE In the Altimeter mode PRESS the Select button once to enter this sub mode In the Altitude Difference measurement mode Fig 25 Field 1 displays the vertical ascent or descent rate Field 2 displays the current altitude in increments of 5 meters 10 feet depending on the unit of measure selected and Field 3 displays the running time to the left of the time is the text differ The Outer Circumference graphically displays the altitude in hundreds
53. r the recording interval The values showed in the logbook will vary from the values displayed in the HRM memory since the sampling rate in the HRM memory is always 2 seconds Note If you want greater precision start new logbooks more often or lower the recording interval 4 4 1 Closer examination of the logbook The logbook can also be viewed at the chosen interval The Closer Examination display shows vertical ascent descent rate and heart rate of the user at a specific altitude and selected interval This display can be accessed by holding the Select button for 2 seconds when in the logbook mode The text indicating beginning of log will appear in Field 3 Fig 37 Move through the displays by pressing the button The display shows the following information Fig 38 Field 1 displays the vertical ascent descent rate Field 2 displays the altitiude and Field 3 displays the heart rate along with the one segment highlighted under You can exit the closer examination at any time pressing the MODE button 35 Note If the transmitter belt has not been worn during the log recording Field 3 shows time of measurement If the user stops to view a certain display in the closer examination of the logbook the following information will start to scroll automatically in Field 3 time of measurement date year heart rate time etc 4 4 2 How to Start and Stop a Logbook I
54. ress any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will return to the main mode without zeroing the altimeter 32 4 3 24 HOUR MEMORY SUB MODE In the Altimeter mode PRESS the Select button twice to enter this sub mode In the 24 hour memory mode Fig 27 Field 1 displays the vertical ascent or descent rate Field 2 displays the current altitude in increments of 5 meters or 10 feet depending on the unit of measure selected and Field displays the particular hour and to the left the text memory 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 vertical ascent descent rate and the altitude for that particular hour 2 PRESS the button to scroll back up Note Replacing the battery will not erase this information 4 4 LOGBOOK SUB MODE In the Altimeter mode PRESS the Select button three times to enter this sub mode In the logbook mode nine summarizing displays are shown The displays automatically rotate showing the first display for 7 seconds then proceeds to show the next displays at 4 second intervals In the first display Fig 28 Field 1 displays the year Field 2 displays the text LO with the current logbook number flashing and
55. rs and minutes up to 23 59 and the text TIMER 10 PRESS the button to scroll the seconds upward or PRESS the button to scroll the seconds downward 11 At the seconds desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located on right of Field 3 the minutes will begin to flash 12 PRESS the button to scroll the minutes upward or PRESS the button to scroll the minutes downward 13 At the minutes desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in the center of Field 3 the hour will begin to flash 14 PRESS the button to scroll the hour upward or PRESS the button to scroll the hour downward 15 At the hour value desired PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and exit the setup program The interval countdown timer setup for Training and Recovery is complete 2 8 2 How to Start the Countdown Timer During the training interval the set heart rate limits are in use and the heart rate information is calculated and stored in the HRM memory When the time has been counted down a beep is heard and simultaneously a new interval will begin 21 If the recovery interval has a value other than zero this interval will now counted down During the recovery interval the heart rate is displayed but not measured nor stored for later calculations and will not effect max min average heart rate readings nor the time spent in above below the target zone readings The limits established
56. rtical ascent or descent feet meters in the logbook history 48 7 4 6 If hiking from a level of 5 000 ft down hill to 3 000 ft and then back up to 8 000 feet how is the Wristop Computer going to read this or average IE DUET aos ev ana EASE 48 7 4 7 Why does the vertical ascent descent measurement show different readings even though am inside and staying in the same room 7 5 BAROMETER 7 5 1 What is the little box on the top left of the display 7 5 2 Does the Wristop Computer show future trends in weather conditions 7 5 3 What does absolute pressure and relative pressure mean 7 5 4 What is temperature compensation 15 6 COMPASS siete pere tegere 7 6 1 What is the purpose of the rotating outer bezel 7 6 2 Where do find the correct declination for my area so can set my Wtistop Computer etre 7 7 EFFECT OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON ALTITUDE MEASUREMENT 8 SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE OF 9 ABBREVIATIONS 55 10 COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE 55 11 CE COMPLIANCE aaanuuuuuuuuuuunuuuuuuu una nananana OO 12 LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE 56 5 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The Wristop Computer is a reliable
57. ry life has exhausted the user can replace the battery by following the same instructions that are given concerning the battery replacement of the Wristop Computer CHAPTER 2 HEART RATE MONITOR Suunto Advizor Metron is available with or without Suunto transmitter belt The transmitter features Battery type CR 2032 replaceable by the user Battery life approximately 300 hours Available in different sizes The Suunto transmitter belt has to be sent along with the Wristop Computer in case of maintenance 2 1 SUUNTO WRISTOP COMPUTER AND TRANSMITTER IN A WATER ENVIRONMENT Suunto Wristop Computer is water proof to a depth of 30m 100ft To maintain the water resistance it is strongly recommended to have all service done by authorised Suunto service personnel 13 Heart rate measurement a water environment is technically demanding for the following reasons Pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater may be very conductive and the electrodes of the transmitter may get short circuited and electrocardiogram signals cannot be detected by the transmitter unit Jumping into the water or strenuous muscle movement during competitive swimming may cause water resistance that shifts the transmitter on the body to a location where it is not possible to pick up the ECG signal The ECG signal strength varies depending on the individual s tissue composition and the percentage of people who have problems wit
58. s sea level pressure is the corresponding pressure at sea level Note The absolute pressure is depending on current altitude and weather 5 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 38 In the Barometer mode PRESS the Select button once to enter this sub mode In the Pressure Difference Measurement sub mode Fig 46 Field 1 displays the change in temperature Field 2 displays the change in atmospheric pressure Field 3 displays the current time to the left of the time is the text differ The Outer Circumference graphically displays the change in pressure where one full circle equals 100 mbars or 1 inHg This mode does continue in the background and allows the user to move to other modes and at the user s convenience return to this sub mode to view the current reading 5 1 1 How to Start the Pressure Difference Measurement 1 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 1 is the text SET located in Field 2 zero will begin to flash Fig 47 2 PRESS the Mode button to accept the flashing zero and start the difference measurement If the user does not desire to begin the difference measurement PRESS either the or the button to toggle to the current barometric pressure reading then PRESS the Mode button to exit the setup program Note I
59. sh Fig 23 PRESS either the or the button to toggle between the ON and OFF for the Altitude Alarm At the desired setting PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in the center of Field 2 the alarm altitude will begin to flash PRESS the button to scroll the altitude upward or PRESS the button to scroll the altitude downwards At the desired altitude either PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and return to the main mode or PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in Field 1 the text INT and located in Field 2 the time interval will begin to flash Fig 24 PRESS either the or the button to scroll through the intervals There are four time intervals 20 seconds 1 minute 10 minute 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 60 minute 30 Note In selecting the interval the user chooses a the time period for recording the altitude the vertical ascent descent rate as well as the heart rate to be stored into the logbook and b the timeout or maximum recording time of a logbook The shorter the interval the more accurate the information due to the fact the sampling rate is faster Timeouts are discussed below Note If the logbook is recording based on the interval chosen the logbook will record up to that
60. tance The Wristop Computer is waterproof to a depth of 30m 100ft Note The Wristop Computer is not a dive instrument therefore buttons should not be operated put to use while under water 1 2 2 Backlight Features The Wristop Computer has an electroluminescent backlight This is initiated by pressing and holding the Mode button for 2 seconds The backlight will remain on for 5 seconds Pressing any button during this time will restart the 5 second period continuing the backlight feature 1 3 BUTTON FUNCTIONS Four buttons are used to operate the Wristop Computer Mode ON OFF Fast Cumulative 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 main mode or function to the next TIME ALTI BARO COMP HRM In the sub mode level pressing the Mode button returns the user to the main mode level In the setup process pressing the Mode button accepts the changes or preferences Pressing the button again will return the user to the main mode level Pressing the button for 2 seconds activates the backlight feature 1 3 2 The Button Is located on the bottom right of the Wristop Computer In the setup process pressing the button changes or scrolls the value upward Inthe timing and recording functions this button acts as a start stop On Off button
61. ter over a shirt moisten the shirt well under the electrodes When the Wristop Computer is in the Altimeter main mode HRM main mode or any of the HRM sub modes and the transmitter is worn the Wristop Computer will automatically search for a heart rate signal This procedure also initiates the heart rate measurement 15 During the first minute measurements are taken every second then for the next 4 minutes every 5 seconds If no heart rate signal has been received during the first five minutes the search for a heart rate signal will end After this process the user can manually activate the heart rate measurement by pressing the button in the HRM main mode NOTE Pressing the button during the first 5 minutes in the heart rate mode will stop the search for a heart rate signal To reactivate the measurement press the button again 2 6 OPERATION The Heart Rate Monitor function provides the user with a heart rate range from 20 240 beats min a stopwatch range of up to 23 59 59 stores up to 30 split times and heart rate readings an interval countdown timer range of up to 23 59 59 upper and lower limits adjustable in one beat increments to set target heart rate zone audible alarms alert the user of exceeding upper or lower limit heart rate displayed in relation to current time or running time stopwatch and countdown timer auto repeat of countdown timer for interval training training interva
62. the Select button to move to the next setting Located in Field 2 the degrees will begin to flash PRESS the button to scroll the degrees upward or PRESS the button to scroll the degrees downward At the degrees desired PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and exit the setup program Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup Local Declination is now set 6 3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS A compass calibration should be done whenever the Wristop Computer has been subject to close proximity of magnetic sources extreme cold weather every time the battery is replaced or it is suspected that other environmental conditions have effected the compass readings Note We also recommend calibrating the compass before using the compass the first time as well as when heading outdoors to use the compass To begin the calibration 1 PRESS the Select button twice when in the main compass mode Field 1 displays the text CMP Field 3 displays the text CAL Fig 56 PRESS the Select button and hold for 2 seconds Located in Field 2 the text PUSH will begin to flash Fig 57 PRESS the button to start calibration In Field 2 360 appears and the Outer Circumference displays all segments lit Fig 58 When this occurs hold the Wristop Computer level and start to slowly turn the device around a full circle in a level position T
63. ve 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 9 42 6 1600 5250 4 6 40 3 1800 5906 3 3 37 9 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 4 6000 19686 24 0 11 2 Table 1 Normal temperatures corresponding to different altitudes 52 Now the altitude measurement error caused by abnormal temperature gradient can be approximated as follows If the sum of the temperature offsets from the normal temperatures determined at two different altitudes is 1 C the altitude difference calculated by Wristop Computer is 0 2 off the real altitude difference When using imperial units the offset factor is 0 11 1 F 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 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 Table 2 shows an example in which the temperature offsets are positive In this example the reference altitude is set at 1000 m

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