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1. 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 MAIN FUNCTIONS MODES 1 2 1 Backlight Features 1 2 2 Water Resistance 1 3 BUTTON FUNCTIONS 1 3 1 The Mode Button 1 3 2 The Button 1 3 3 The Button 1 3 4 The Select Button 1 4 LCD DISPLAY 1 5 MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS 1 5 1 Selecting the Units of Measurement 1 6 PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION 1 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 7 1 Battery Replacement CHAPTER 2 TIME 13 2 1 HOW TO SET THE TIME 2 2 DAILY ALARM SUB MODE 2 2 1 How to Set the Daily Alarms 2 3 STOPWATCH SUB MODE 2 3 1 How to Use the Stopwatch 2 4 COUNTDOWN TIMER SUB MODE 2 4 1 How to Set the Countdown Timer 2 2 4 2 How to Start the Countdown Timer 2 5 DUAL TIME SUB MODE ALTIMAX 2 5 1 Setting the Dual Time Function CHAPTER 3 ALTIMETER MODE 20 3 1 SETTING THE ALTIMETER 3 2 ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE 3 2 1 How to Start the Altitude Difference Measurement 3 3 24 HOUR MEMORY SUB MODE 3 4 LOGBOOK SUB 24 3 4 1 How to Start and Stop Logbook 3 4 2 Fast Cumulative Button 3 5 LOGBOOK HISTORY SUB MODE 3 5 1 Clearing the Logbook History CHAPTER 4 BAROMETER MODE
2. 39 6 3 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 Vector going to read this or average it out 39 6 3 7 Why does the vertical ascent descent measurement show different readings even though am inside and staying in the same room 6 4 BAROMETER 6 4 1 What is the little box on the top left of the display 4 6 4 2 Does the Wristop Computer show future trends weather conditions 41 6 4 3 What does absolute pressure and relative pressure mean 6 4 4 What is temperature Compensation 41 6 5 COMPASS 6 5 1 What is the purpose of the rotating outer bezel 6 5 2 Where do find the correct declination for my area so can set my Wristop Computer 6 6 EFFECT OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON ALTITUDE MEASUREMENT 7 SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE 8 ABBREVIATIONS 45 9 COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE 10 CE COMPLIANCE eren ee rennen nnn ann nan nnn annua 11 LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE 46 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The Wristop Computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument intended for recreational use The outdoor enthusiast who enjoys venturing in sports like skiing
3. 4 1 PRESSURE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE 4 1 1 How to Start the Pressure Difference Measurement 4 2 4 DAY MEMORY SUB MODE 4 3 SEA LEVEL PRESSURE SUB MODE 4 3 1 Setting the Sea Level Pressure 4 4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR CHAPTER 5 COMPASS MODE VECTOR AND X LANDER 5 1 BEARING TRACKING SUB MODE 5 2 DECLINATION ADJUSTMENT SUB MODE 5 2 1 Setting the Local Declination 5 3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS CHAPTER 6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 36 6 1 GENERAL 6 1 1 Is the Wristop Computer waterproof 6 1 2 How long will the battery last 6 1 3 What do the segments on the circumference mean 6 1 4 Why do the segments on the circumference go to the left counterclockwise eto teer 37 6 1 5 Why are there two symbols above the mode indicator bar and what do 6 2 1 Why do the segments on the circumference increase and decrease whe in the Time mode 6 2 2 What is the longest time can set in the timer 6 3 ALTIMETER 6 3 1 How do you clear the logbook 6 3 2 How does the logbook self erase 6 3 3 How many logbooks can you record 6 3 4 What is the duration readout 39 6 3 5 What is the maximum capacity of total vertical ascent or descent feet meters in the logbook history
4. In the timing and logbook functions this button can act as a start stop or On Off button 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 For the Vector and X Lander models this button is also known as the Fast Bearing button Pressing the button in any of the main modes will quickly display the compass mode showing either the normal compass or bearing tracking feature depending on what display has been chosen in the compass mode the Altimax model this button is also called the Fast Cumulative button Pressing the button in any of the main modes will quickly display the cumulative information of the current logbook recording Note Details of this feature can be located on Page 26 of this manual 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 Inthe main mode or sub mode pressing and holding the Select button for more than 2 seconds allows the user to enter the setup process 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 simpli
5. 6 PRESS the button to scroll the hour upward PRESS the button to scroll the hour downward 7 Atthe hour desired PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and exit the setup program 8 The countdown timer setup is complete 2 4 2 How to Start the Countdown Timer To start the countdown timer 1 PRESS the button to start stop and restart the timer in the countdown timer sub mode 2 PRESS the button to reset the timer to zero once the timer has stopped 18 Note When the countdown timer is activated the countdown timer will continue and remain the background if the user is in other modes or sub modes The user can identify the countdown timer still activated by the flashing text timer in Field 3 2 5 DUAL TIME SUB MODE ALTIMAX Note This feature applies to the Altimax Wristop Computer In the TIME mode PRESS the Select button four times to enter this sub mode In the dual time mode Fig 42 Field 1 displays 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 back to showing the dual time 2 5 1 Setting the Dual Time In the dual time sub mode 1 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 3 the hours wil
6. kayaking mountain climbing hiking and biking can rely on the Wristop Computer s accuracy The ergonomically designed Wristop Computer weighs only 2 ounces or 55 grams and is accompanied by a LCD featuring a large number display intended to be clearly visible in almost any condition Note The Wristop Computer should not be substituted for acquiring measurements that require professional or industrial precision and should not be used to acquire measurements when skydiving hang gliding paragliding gyrocopter riding and flying small aircraft IMPORTANT NOTE A PULLOUT PAGE LOCATED ON THE FRONT INSIDE COVER OF THIS MANUAL GRAPHICALLY ILLUSTRATES AND IDENTIFIES THE PROPERTIES OF THE WRISTOP COMPUTER AND LCD DISPLAY THIS PAGE IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE USER S UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNCTIONS AND PROCESSES TO SETUP THOSE FUNCTIONS 1 2 MAIN FUNCTIONS MODES Though the user s guide applies to all the Wristop Computer models functions and differences in operation of the models are noted in the table below Functions Wristop Computer Models Altimax Vector X Lander Time YES YES YES Altimeter YES YES YES Barometer YES YES YES Compass YES YES In each of the functions associated sub modes provide further enhancements to the usefulness of its owner All key features and sub modes are discussed in detail following this section Note Wristop Computer models Vector and X Lander provide the same features The diffe
7. 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 Atthe month desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located to the right of Field 3 the date will begin to flash 14 PRESS the button to scroll the date upward or PRESS the button to scroll the date downward Note Once the user has determined the year month and day the Wristop Computer will supply the day of the week in Field 1 The American month day view can not be changed to a day month view 15 Atthe desired date PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and return to the main mode 14 Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup Setting the time is now complete 2 2 DAILY ALARM SUB MODE The Wristop Computer allows the user to select and enter settings for up to three alarms In the TIME mode PRESS the Select button once to enter this sub mode In the Daily Alarm sub mode Fig 39 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 Press the button to select alarms 1 2 or 3 Then change the settings in the manner described in the following section 2 2 1 How to Set the Daily Alarm
8. Log Book to the left third display Fig 26 1 displays the text 2 and show up to an 8 digit accumulative vertical ascent since the last reset Field 2 is activated when the value of the vertical ascent is beyond the 3 digit value displayed in Field 3 fourth display Fig 27 1 displays the text ASC 2 and 3 show up to an 8 digit accumulative vertical descent since the last reset Field 2 is activated when the value of the vertical ascent is beyond the 3 digit value displayed in Field 3 27 3 5 1 Clearing the Logbook History To clear the history of the logbook Fig 28 1 In any of the logbook history displays PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 1 is the text CLR in Field 2 the text HIS and in Field 3 nO will begin to flash 2 PRESS the button to toggle between YES and NO 3 PRESS the 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 logbook recording s CHAPTER 4 BAROMETER MODE The Barometer mode provides the user with an adjustable unit of measure mbar or inHg mbar range 300 to 1 100 mbar inHg range 8 90 to 32 40 aresolution of 1 mbar or 0 0
9. PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 3 the seconds will begin to flash Fig 11 2 PRESS the button to scroll the seconds upward 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 13 4 PRESS the button to scroll the minutes upward PRESS the button to scroll the minutes downward 5 At the minutes desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in the center of Field 2 the hour will begin to flash 6 PRESS the button to scroll the hour upward or PRESS the button to scroll the hour downward 7 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 the next setting Located in the center of Field 2 the year will begin to flash Fig 12 10 PRESS the button to scroll the year upward or PRESS the button to scroll the year downward 11 Atthe year desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in the center of Field 3
10. 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 4 2 4 DAY MEMORY SUB MODE In the Barometer mode PRESS the Select button twice to enter this sub mode This function allows the user to follow changes in pressure that will assist forecasting changes in weather condition i e storms In the 4 day memory sub mode Fig 31 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 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 30 4 3 SEA LEVEL PRESSURE SUB MODE Sea level pressure is pressure relative to sea level where as the pressure read in the main barometric 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 sub mode Fig 32 Field 1 displays the text SEA Field 2 displays the current sea level pressure and Field 3 displays the curr
11. in the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup WARNING If the user presses the Select button and does not hold for 2 seconds while in the UNI setting mode the user will be in the Pressure Sensor Calibration Refer to the next section for details 3 4 5 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located to the right in Field 2 or ft will begin to flash PRESS the button to toggle between and ft At the unit of measure desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next unit Located below the or ft in Field 2 mbar or inHg will begin to flash PRESS the button to toggle between mbar and inHg At the unit of measure desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next unit Located at the top right in Field 1 just above the bubble C or F will begin to flash PRESS the button to toggle between C and F 10 9 At the unit of measure desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next unit Located at the top center in Field 1 m min or ft min will begin to flash 10 PRESS the button to toggle between m min and ft min 11 Atthe unit of measure desired PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes PRESS the Mode button again to return to the main time mode Selecting the units of measurement is complete 1 6 PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION This is FACTO
12. resistant to a depth of 30 meters 100 ft Rain and other normal exposure to water will not effect its operation You can swim wearing your Wristop Computer However the Wristop Computer is NOT a diving device 6 1 2 How long will the battery last All users employ the 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 36 6 1 3 What do the segments the circumference mean In the Altimeter mode one full circle equals 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 equals 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 on
13. 5 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 Now the altitude measurement error caused by an 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 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 43 Lower point Higher point Set reference altitude real alti
14. 5 inHg aone hour interval measuring to estimate barometric trend 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 20 to 609C or 5 to 1409F and atemperature resolution of 19 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 minutes before reading the temperature If you ve been in the barometric mode for more than 15 minutes with no rate of vertical movement you should allow 1 hourforthe Wristop Computer to adjust the temperature To acquire a quicker up date of the temperature press the Mode button 4 times to re enter the mode 28 To view and use the Barometer mode Check the Mode Indicator Bar If the mode arrow is not on BARO PRESS the Mode button until the arrow is directly below BARO on the bar In the Barometer mode Fig 5 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 measu
15. CAN BE OBTAINED THROUGH NEWSPAPERS LOCAL NEWS AND RADIO WEATHER REPORTS THE LOCAL AIRPORT FACILITY OR THROUGH THE INTERNET UNDER LOCAL WEATHER 3 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 the Altitude Alarm signifies the user when a certain altitude programmed is reached and the Logbook Recording Interval allows the user to view the altitude and rate of vertical movement within a chosen interval of time To begin 1 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 2 2 PRESS the button to scroll the altitude upward PRESS the button to scroll the altitude downwards 3 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 flash Fig 3 4 PRESS either the or the button to toggle between the ON and OFF for the Altitude Alarm 21 5 At the desired setting PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located the center of Field 2 the alarm altitude will begin to flash 6 PRESS the button to scroll the altitude
16. EN FR DE ES IT NL FI SV ALTIMAX VECTOR X LANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SUUNTO WWW suunto com TIME ALTI BARO COMP 2038 TIME ALTI BARO COMP 10 81 80 TIME ALTI COMP N i35 TIME ALTI COMP dEC 33 35 TIMES ALT BARO COMP CT os n mbar PET 5 mbar TIME COMP 356 TIME ALTI BARO COMP 7 p TIME ALTI COMP CAL TIME ALTI COMP CAL 34 35 36 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 90 20 74 40 www suuntoeurope com 358 9 875 870 358 9 8758 7301 www suunto com outdoor activities you engage Along with this product you will find a Warranty card this User s Guide and a full service support team to give you the results you need anytime anywhere quickly and professionally We wish you many unforgettable moments with your new Wristop Computer TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
17. PRESS the button to start calibration 4 In Field 2 360 appears and the Outer Circumference displays all segments lit Fig 36 When this occurs hold the Wristop Computer level and start to slowly turn the device around a full circle in a level position The 35 direction of turning does not matter The lit segments will be turned as the turning proceeds When the first full circle is completed the instrument will inform the user within one minute of whether the calibration was successful displaying the text dOnE in Field 2 Fig 37 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 38 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 6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 6 1 GENERAL 6 1 1 Is the Wristop Computer water resistant Yes it is water
18. RESS the Mode button until the arrow is directly below COMP on the bar In the COMPASS mode Fig 6 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 Wristop Computer provides a bubble level for the user to achieve a precise reading within 3 degrees The user should acquire a bearing by removing the Wristop Computer from the wrist The user centers the liquid bubble to ensure the Wristop Computer position is level and takes a reading 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 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 33 5 1 BEARING TRACKING SUB MODE The user can select to change from the cardinal point mode to the bearing track function and utilize the bearing lock function in this mode for tracking purposes Fig 7 In the compass main mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 PRESS the Select button and hold for 2 sec
19. RY SETTING CALIBRATION If you are in this mode we highly suggest that you exit this setting by pressing the Mode button Calibrating this setting will ADVERSELY IMPACT all altitude and barometric settings of the Wristop Computer In this setting the user will be viewing SNR Sensor in Field 1 Do not press the or button to adjust the pressure Simply exit this setting by pressing the Select button to return to the UNI setting mode or by pressing the Mode button to return to the main mode If the Pressure Setting Calibration has been altered in error please contact our Product Support Department 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 a
20. cally exit setup Note A 10 minute recording interval means that the Wristop Computer records data every 10 minutes 22 3 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 sub mode Fig 13 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 3 displays the running time to the left of the time is the text differ The Outer Circumference graphically displays the altitude in hundreds of meters or feet over a full thousand where one complete circle is equivalent to 1000 The running time is displayed up to 39 hours and 59 minutes after which three dashes appear on the display in Field 3 If the user allows the difference measurement sub mode to remain on visual display continuously for 12 hours the Wristop Computer will automatically return to the main time mode This mode does continue in the background and allows the user to move to other modes and at the convenience of the user can return to this sub mode to display the current status 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 a
21. city to the user The display is divided into several regions or areas The Outer Circumference encompasses the outer boundary of the LCD display The peripheral segments are found in the Outer Circumference A Barometric Trend Indicator provides a quick reference for forecasting weather conditions Field 1 displays values 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 of the function Mode Indictor Bar displays the main modes functions of the Wristop Computer a triangle arrow located just below the bar indicates the mode the user is viewing Field 3 displays numbers and or text Barometer Trend Indicator SELECT BUTTON Field 1 Mode Bar Indicator Fle BUTTON 1 5 MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS The Wristop Computer supplies two units of measure metric or imperial Metric Unit of Measure Imperial Unit of Measure m ft m min ft min C oF mbar inHg 1 5 1 Selecting the Units of Measurement To change the unit of measure displayed 2 Check the mode indicator If the mode arrow is on TIME PRESS the Mode button until the arrow is directly below TIME on the Mode Indicator Bar PRESS the Mode and Select buttons simultaneously and hold in for 3 seconds Field 1 will display SET momentarily and then display UNI Fig 43 Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute
22. der models while in the recording phase of the current logbook the user will be unable to view this data The user can view this data only after the recording session has stopped but previously recorded logbooks can be viewed at any time The recording can be stopped by pressing the a second time A beep will be heard and the Log Book text will be removed from Field 3 indicating recording has stopped Note In order to prevent accidental starts stops of a logbook the Vector or X Lander models should be in another function other than the altimeter mode If the logbook is activated the logbook will continue to recorded even if the Vector or X Lander is in another mode For the Altimax model Logbook recording starts by pressing the button twice within 2 seconds Logbook recording stops by pressing the button twice as well within 2 seconds Note For the Altimax Vector and X Lander models logbooks are self erasing and cannot be cleared by the user Note If you desire greater precision start new logbooks more often or lower the recording interval 3 4 2 Fast Cumulative Button This function is furnished in the Altimax model This allows the user to check the cumulative vertical ascent descent in feet or meters as well as number of runs of the current logbook while recording Accessing this information is performed by pressing the button in any of the main modes When activated three displays wil
23. e user is in other modes or sub modes The user can identify the stopwatch is still activated by the flashing text stopwatch in Field 3 Ore QNEM Elapsed time measurement Split time measurement of two runners D stat QD stat WA Stop C Split C Split time of the first runner CE Restart C Split release Stop Stop Stop C Split release time of the second runner C Clear C Clear Clear 17 2 4 COUNTDOWN TIMER SUB MODE In the TIME mode PRESS the Select button three times to enter this sub mode In the countdown timer sub mode Fig 41 Field 1 displays the seconds Field 2 displays the current time and Field 3 displays the hours and minutes and to the bottom far right the text timer 2 4 1 How to Set the Countdown Timer 1 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 1 the seconds will begin to flash 2 PRESS the button to scroll the seconds upward or PRESS the button to scroll the seconds downward 3 Atthe seconds desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located on right of Field 3 he minutes will begin to flash 4 PRESS the button to scroll the minutes upward or PRESS the button to scroll the minutes downward 5 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
24. e 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 6 1 4 Why do the segments on the circumference go to the left counterclockwise Normally they always go to the right clockwise from the 12 noon position You are in the difference measurement mode and your unit is showing a decreasing value 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 6 1 5 Why are there two symbols above the Mode Indicator Bar 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 37 6 2 6 2 1 Why do the segments the circumference increase and decrease when am the Time 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 Time mode the segments show the advancement of seconds Because the number of seconds differs from the numbe
25. ent time 4 3 1 Setting the Sea Level Pressure Setting the sea level pressure can be used in setting the altitude measurement on the Wristop Computer if the altitude is not known To set the sea level pressure 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 PRESS the button to scroll the pressure downward 3 At the desired pressure PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and return to the main mode Once the user completes this process the altitude measurement on the Wristop Computer is correct within a range of some ten meters or few hundred feet Note Information on the current sea level pressure can be obtained through newspapers local news and radio weather reports the local airport facility or through the Internet under local weather If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will automatically exit setup 31 4 4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR Located on 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 repr
26. esents 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours The line can indicate 9 different patterns in the barometric trend Situation 6 3 hours ago Situation last 3 hours Dropped heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Dropping heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours SX Dropped heavy 22 mbars 3hours Remaining stable SS Dropped heavy 22 mbars 3hours Rising heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours b Remained stable Dropping heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours EX Remained stable Remaining stable E Remained stable Rising heavy 22 mbars 3hours p Risen heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Rising heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Risen heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Remaining stable zi Risen heavy gt 2 mbars 3hours Dropping heavy 22 mbars 3hours Note If the user remains at the same elevation the barometric trend indicator can work as a weather forecasting tool CHAPTER 5 COMPASS MODE VECTOR AND X LANDER Note This function applies to the Vector and X Lander The compass mode provides the user with acardinal or half cardinal point abbreviation 32 bearing degrees a North South arrow a bearing track mode showing desired direction and actual bearing a bubble level for accuracy reading 3 degrees except in the X Lander arotating bezel aresolution of 1 for the bearing 5 for North South direction and a declination correction feature To view and use the Compass Mode Check the Mode Indicator Bar If the mode arrow is not on COMP P
27. 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 41 6 5 2 Where do 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 6 6 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 Consequently 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 Altitude m Altitude ft Temperature C Temperature F above sea level above sea level 0 0 15 0 59 0 200 656 13 7 56 7 400 1312 12 4 54 3 600 1969 11 1 52 0 800 2625 9 8 49 6 1000 3281 8 5 47 3 1200 3937 7 2 45 0 1400 4593 5 9 42 6 1600 5250 4 6 40 3 42 1800 5906 3 3 37 9 2000 6562 2 0 3
28. g approximately 3800 sets of data one set altitude vertical ascent descent rate and time To view and use the Altimeter mode Check the Mode Indicator Bar If the mode arrow is not on ALTI PRESS the Mode button until the arrow is directly below ALTI on the bar In the ALTIMETER mode Fig 1 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 3 displays the current time 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 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 20 THE CURRENT LOCATION WITH THE ASSOCIATED ALTITUDE MARKED THE USER 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 41 OF THIS MANUAL IF THE ALTITUDE IS NOT KNOWN THE USER CAN SET THE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE IN THE BAROMETRIC MODE REFER TO PAGE 31 SETTING THE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE SETTING THE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE WILL ADJUST THE ALTIMETER TO THE CURRENT ALTITUDE WITHIN SOME TEN METERS OR FEW HUNDRED FEET INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT SEA LEVEL PRESSURE
29. gin 1013 mbar or 29 90 inHg airpressure HIS history at sea level dual time SNR sensor used in sensor calibration dUR duration RE reference altitude CMP compass CLR clear CAL calibration ASC ascent bEA bearing 9 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 all or any Wristop Computer product s that includes the Vector the X Lander and the Altimax 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 Vector X Lander Altimax 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 10 CE COMPLIANCE All Suunto Wristop Computers conform with the required European Union EMC directives 89 336 TEC 45 11 LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 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 exte
30. ing is not continuous The recording functions have certain timeouts the recording will be turned off automatically after a certain time The timeouts are shorter for the faster interval and longer for the slower interval 6 3 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 6 3 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 quarters around the globe 6 3 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 Vector going to read this or average it out There are several answers to this question related to different situations 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 from 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 a
31. itude for that particular hour 2 PRESS the button to scroll back up Note Replacing the battery will not erase this information 3 4 LOGBOOK SUB MODE In the Altimeter mode PRESS the Select button three times to enter this sub mode The logbook mode features five displays The displays automatically rotate showing the first display for 7 seconds then proceeds showing displays 2 through 5 at 4 second intervals In the first display Fig 16 Field 1 displays the year Field 2 displays the text LO with the current logbook number flashing and 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 the current logbook 24 The second display shows the ascent information for the particular logbook that is being viewed Fig 17 Field 1 displays the average ascent rate during the event Field 2 displays the total vertical ascent and Field 3 displays the text ASC 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 18 Field 1 displays the average descent rate during the event Field 2 displays the total vertical descent and Field displays the text along with the text Log Book to the left The fourth display sh
32. l automatically rotate in intervals of four seconds The first display shows the accumulative vertical ascent since the beginning of the current logbook The second display shows the accumulative vertical descent since the beginning of the current logbook And finally the third display shows the number of runs accomplished during the current logbook 26 After the third display is shown the Altimax automatically returns to the main mode in which the user was viewing Note During this process pressing the button allows the user to move on to the next of the three displays 3 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 fea ures four displays In the first display Fig 24 Field 1 displays the year when the logbook history has been last cleared Fiel Fiel 2 displays the text HIS and 3 displays the month and day when the logbook history has been last cleared To the left of the month day displayed is the text Log Book PRESS to scroll through the different displays n the Fiel Fiel Fiel nthe Fie Fie n the Fie Fie second display Fig 25 1 displays the text HI 2 displays the highest altitude recorded since the last date cleared and 3 displays the date when it was reached with the text
33. l begin to flash 2 PRESS the button to scroll the hours upward PRESS the button to scroll the hours downward 3 Atthe 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 5 Atthe minutes desired PRESS the Mode button to accept the changes and exit the setup program 6 The dual time setup is complete 19 The dual time stays the same even though the time the main time mode is adjusted For example if you set the dual time to show your home time your home time will always be 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 affect the alarms or the memory functions These are dependent of the current local time CHAPTER 3 ALTIMETER MODE The Altimeter mode provides the user with an adjustable unit of measure either meter or feet meter range 500 to 9 000 ft range 1 600 to 29 500 aresolution of 5m or 10ft display up date on the rate of vertical movement in intervals of 1 second for minutes then every 10 seconds or less an automatic 24 hour memory in one hour intervals showing altitude and vertical ascent descent rate and alogbook recordin
34. n a 3 to 6 hour window and displays general barometric trends in weather based on the accumulated data 6 4 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 equals 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 6 4 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 C 6 5 COMPASS 6 5 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 bezel 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
35. nd set again prior to beginning a new measurement 3 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 14 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 altitude then PRESS the Mode button to exit the setup program Note If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode the display will return to the main mode without zeroing the altimeter 23 3 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 sub mode Fig 15 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 3 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 alt
36. nded 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 of the 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 46
37. onds Located Field 1 OFF will begin to flash Fig 8 PRESS either the or the button to change the setting between OFF and ON Atthe selection desired PRESS the Select button to move to the next setting Located in Field 2 the actual bearing in degrees will begin to flash Fig 9 Turn the Wristop Computer to the desired direction Lock the bearing displayed by pressing the button Adjust the locked bearing if necessary by pressing the Select button and then adjusting the value with the and buttons 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 Trading sub mode blocks the compass reading 5 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 sub mode Fig 33 Field 1 displays the declination direction OFF where OFF no declination W West E East Field 2 displays declination in degrees Field 3 displays the text 34 5 2 1 Setting the Local Declina
38. onds and tenths of a second Field 2 displays the current time and Field 3 displays hours and minutes and to the far right stopwatch 2 3 1 How to Use the Stopwatch There are three timing modes the user can employ an elapsed time measurement a split time measurement and atwo finish time measurement 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 start the stopwatch in the stopwatch sub mode 16 PRESS the button once to stop the stopwatch and to display a split time PRESS the button a second time to release the split time display and resume the stopwatch PRESS the button to stop the stopwatch PRESS the button to reset the stopwatch to zero once the stopwatch has stopped In the two finish time mode PRESS the button to start the stopwatch in the stopwatch sub mode PRESS the button once to stop the stopwatch to display the finish time of the first person PRESS the button to stop the stopwatch PRESS the button a second time to release and display the finish time of the second person PRESS the button to clear and to reset the stopwatch Note When the stopwatch function is activated the stopwatch will continue and remain in the background if th
39. ows the number of laps runs either ascents or descents completed for the particular logbook that is being viewed Fig 19 Field 2 displays the total number of ascents or descents and Field displays the text LAP along with the text Log Book to the left Note A Lap is a vertical movement either ascent or descent equaling 150 ft 50 meters or above The fifth display shows the time duration of recording information in the particular logbook that is being viewed Fig 20 Field 2 displays the total time of the log and Field displays the text dUr along with the text Log Book to the left Note If the logbook is recording based on the interval chosen the logbook will record up to that 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 Page 21 The timeouts are as follows Logbook intervals Maximum recording time 20 second 10 hours 1 minute 12 hours 10 minute 7 days 60 minute 10 days 25 3 4 1 How to Start and Stop a Logbook For the Vector and X Lander models In the Altimeter main mode or the difference measurement sub mode PRESS the button A beep will be heard and the flashing text Log Book will appear in Field 3 to indicate the start of the recording Note For the Vector and X Lan
40. place to keep the Wristop Computer waterproof Place the battery compartment cover back onto the backside of the Wristop Computer A 8 insert a coin back into the coin 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 12 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 CHAPTER 2 TIME MODE The Time Mode provides the user with an adjustable 24 12 hour clock display a calendar pre programmed to the year 2089 and three sub modes three daily alarms stopwatch and countdown timer To view and use the Time mode Check the Mode Indicator Bar If the mode arrow is not on TIME PRESS the Mode button until the arrow is directly below TIME on the bar In the TIME mode Fig 10 Field 1 displays the day of the week Field 2 displays the current time Field 3 displays the date month day The Outer Circumference graphically displays time in seconds The Time mode and all sub modes can be adjusted through the setup program of the Wristop Computer 2 1 HOW TO SET THE TIME To set the Time 1
41. r 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 6 2 2 What is the longest time I can set in the timer The maximum range of the countdown timer is 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds 6 3 ALTIMETER 6 3 1 How do you clear the logbook The logbook is self erasing and cannot be cleared by the user 6 3 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 3 800 memory places each of which contain the altitude as well as the ascent descent rate at that time according to the chosen interval 20 seconds 1 minute 10 or 60 minutes 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 6 3 3 How many logbooks can you record The number of logs you can record into the logbook depends on the chosen interval and the length of each log For example if your interval is 1 minute you can get a total of 3 800 minutes of logs into the logbook This equals 2 64 days if the recording is continuous 24 hours 1 440 minutes 3 800 1 440 2 64 38 To avoid excessive battery drain the record
42. re chosen Note The absolute pressure is the actual pressure in any location at any given time Where as sea level pressure is the corresponding pressure at sea level 4 1 PRESSURE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE The pressure difference is not referring to the sea level pressure but to the current barometric pressure measured by the watch In the Barometer mode PRESS the Select button once to enter this sub mode In the Pressure Difference Measurement mode Fig 30 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 can return to this sub mode to show the current reading 29 4 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 29 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
43. re the same and the reference altitude is set the unit will show quite 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 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 39 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 p m e g 4 000 ft 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 Compu
44. rence is the Vector is housed in a sturdy plastic case and the X Lander is brushed aluminum 1 2 1 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 the Mode button during this time will restart the 5 second period continuing the backlight feature 1 2 2 Water Resistance This product is water resistant Water resistance is tested to 30m 100ft according to ISO 2281 standard www iso ch Note The Wristop computer is not a dive instrument 1 3 BUTTON FUNCTIONS Four buttons are used to operate the Wristop Computer Mode ON OFF Fast Bearing and Select 1 3 1 The Mode Button Is located on the top right of the Wristop Computer the main mode level pressing the Mode button allows the user to select or move from one mode or function to the next TIME ALTI BARO COMP nthe sub mode level pressing the Mode button returns the user to the main mode level nthe 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
45. round the sensors backside of the instrument is kept free of dirt and sand Never insert any objects into the sensor openings of the Wristop Computer 11 1 7 1 Battery Replacement 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 will activate the low battery warning indicator Though the indicator is activated the battery may not need to be replaced due to this condition In temperatures above 10 C 50 F and the low battery warning indicator is activated the battery will need to be replaced Note Heavy use of the electroluminescent backlight altimeter and compass will significantly reduce the life of the battery To replace the battery 1 turn 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 mm oum 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 o place the new cell into the battery compartment negative side down positive side up ensure that the o ring is in its
46. s 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 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 15 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 the selected alarm 1 2 or 3 Note The Alarm volume can not be changed 2 3 STOPWATCH SUB MODE The Wristop Computer stopwatch sub mode can provide split time measurement and two finish times up to 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds In the TIME mode PRESS the Select button twice to enter this sub mode In the Stopwatch sub mode Fig 40 Field 1 displays the sec
47. ter 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 6 3 7 Why does the vertical ascent descent measurement show different readings even though 1 am inside and staying 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 Indoors even small unnoticeable air currents cause changes in air pressure For example if you have a 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 in air pressure it interprets these changes as vertical movement 6 4 BAROMETER 6 4 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 display is based on barometer measurements for the last 6 hours 40 6 4 2 Does the Wristop Computer show future trends weather conditions No the Wristop Computer continually accumulates data on barometric pressure existent withi
48. tion 1 2 3 5 PRESS the Select button and hold in 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 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 5 3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS compass calibration should be done when the Wristop Computer is subject to close proximity of magnetic sources extreme cold weather every time the battery is replaced or suspected that other environmental conditions have effected the compass readings Note We also recommend calibrating the compass before using the compass the first time and every time leaving for a hike where the compass will be used 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 34 PRESS the Select button and hold in for 2 seconds Located in Field 2 the text PUSH will begin to flash Fig 35
49. tude 1000 m Displayed altitude 3000 m Real outside temperature 17 5 6 5 Normal table temperature 8 5 C 4 5 C Temperature offset real normal 9 C 11 Sum of temperature offsets 9 C 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 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 F Sum of temperature offsets 9 F 5 F 14 F Table 3 Example using feet and Fahrenheit 7 SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE Battery Replacement Kit including battery battery lid and o ring Watch Straps in plastic Vector Altimax or leather X Lander Extension strap in plastic Bezel Available only in Suunto Oy during maintenance Suunto Oy provides moderate priced Wristop Computer service to its customers Batteries are usually available in sport and watch shops etc 44 8 ABBREVIATIONS dEF default factory setting of pressure dSC descent sensor corresponds to standard bEG be
50. upward or PRESS the button to scroll the altitude downwards 7 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 4 8 PRESS either the or the button to scroll through the intervals There are four time intervals 20 seconds 1 minute 10 minute or 60 minute Recommended interval to use Interval 20 sec or 1 minute 20 sec or 1 minute 10 Minute Mountaineering 10 minute or 60 minute 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 current time 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 on page 25 9 Atthe 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 automati

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