Garmin M7NV Users Manual
Max7NV Model Name
Attn.: Arcelia Maldonado
EMC Compliance Management Group
670 National Avenue,
Mountain View, CA 94043
Date: July 23, 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
Concerning the product model name. The Max7NV will be labeled and sold as the
“Suunto Foot Pod™”.
Please refer to the product labeling for additional information.
Yours Sincerely,
Victor Beda
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Suunto Website www.suunto.com
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TABLE ON CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................6
1.1. CHECKLIST................................................................................................. 7
1.2. GETTING STARTED ................................................................................... 7
1.3. SUUNTO T6 FEATURES ............................................................................ 8
1.4. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 9
1.5. WATER RESISTANCE................................................................................ 9
1.6. REPLACING THE BATTERY ....................................................................10
1.7. REPLACING THE BATTERY OF THE TRANSMITTER BELT ..................11
1.8. HEART RATE TRANSMITTER BELT ........................................................13
1.8.1. Activating the heart rate transmitter belt ..........................................13
1.8.2. Warnings .........................................................................................14
1.9. WIRELESS SPEED AND DISTANCE SENSORS .....................................14
1.9.1. Activating the wireless speed and distance sensor .........................14
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO T6 ....................................................................15
2.1. DISPLAY AND BUTTONS .........................................................................15
2.1.1. Mode indicator .................................................................................16
2.1.2. Battery level indicator ......................................................................16
2.1.3. Alarm symbols .................................................................................16
2.1.4. Training symbols .............................................................................16
2.1.5. Key Lock ..........................................................................................17
2.2. MENUS ......................................................................................................18
2.2.1. Basic menu structure .......................................................................19
2.2.2. Press and long press .......................................................................19
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3. MODES ............................................................................................................... 21
2.2.3. Navigating in the menus .................................................................19
3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................21
3.2. TIME MODE .............................................................................................. 21
3.2.1. Main display ....................................................................................21
3.2.2. Alarm .............................................................................................. 22
3.2.3. Time ................................................................................................23
3.2.4. Date ................................................................................................24
3.2.5. General ........................................................................................... 25
3.2.6. Units ................................................................................................ 27
3.3. ALTI/BARO MODE ....................................................................................33
3.3.1. Use (Alti/Baro) ................................................................................ 33
3.3.2. Alti use ............................................................................................ 34
3.3.3. Baro use ......................................................................................... 35
3.3.4. Reference altitude and barometric pressure ................................... 36
3.3.5. Memory ...........................................................................................38
3.4. TRAINING .................................................................................................39
3.4.1. Stopwatch ....................................................................................... 40
3.4.2. Connect .......................................................................................... 40
3.4.3. Logbook .......................................................................................... 41
3.4.4. HR limits ......................................................................................... 43
3.4.5. Timers .............................................................................................44
3.4.6. Refer ............................................................................................... 47
3.4.7. History ............................................................................................. 47
3.4.8. Pair ................................................................................................. 48
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3.4.9. Use (Alti/Baro) .................................................................................49
3.5. SPD/DST MODE ........................................................................................50
3.5.1. Main display .................................................................................... 50
3.5.2. Connect ...........................................................................................51
3.5.3. Autolap ............................................................................................51
3.5.4. Distance intervals ............................................................................52
3.5.5. Speed limits .....................................................................................53
3.5.6. Calibrating wireless speed and distance sensor .............................54
3.5.7. Pair.................................................................................................. 54
4. USING SUUNTO T6 IN TRAINING .....................................................................55
4.1. MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TRAINING ..............................................55
4.2. TRAINING EXAMPLES .............................................................................58
5. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER ........................................................................61
5.1. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER FEATURES ..........................................61
5.2. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER WINDOWS ...........................................63
5.2.1. t6 Device window (1) .......................................................................64
5.2.2. T Manager window (2) .....................................................................64
5.2.3. Graph window (3) ............................................................................64
5.2.4. Properties window (4) ......................................................................65
5.2.5. Suuntosports.com window (5) .........................................................65
5.3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................66
5.4. PC-INTERFACE ........................................................................................66
5.5. INSTALLATION .........................................................................................67
5.5.1. Installing Suunto Training Manager .................................................67
5.5.2. Installing USB drivers for Suunto sport instruments ........................67
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5.6. UNINSTALLING USB DRIVERS FOR SUUNTO SPORT INSTRUMENTS 71
6. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM .................................................................................... 72
6.1. GETTING STARTED ................................................................................. 72
6.2. SECTIONS ................................................................................................ 73
6.3. MY SUUNTO ............................................................................................. 74
6.4. COMMUNITIES ......................................................................................... 74
6.5. SPORT FORUMS ..................................................................................... 75
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 76
8. DISCLAIMERS ................................................................................................... 79
8.1. USER’S RESPONSIBILITY ....................................................................... 79
8.2. COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND PATENT NOTICE ..............................79
8.3. CE ............................................................................................................. 79
8.4. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE ..............................80
8.5. AFTER SALES SERVICE .........................................................................80
8.6. DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................ 81
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Suunto t6 is your personal tool for better performance in sports. It measures the time
between your heartbeats with the accuracy of milliseconds and records it for deeper
analysis. The Suunto Training Manager PC software uses the heart rate variation
data to analyze the effect of your training and to calculate several other body
parameters. Relating this information with your current fitness level, the software also
indicates the scale of training load that you need for different training effects.
For the first time, in field conditions Suunto t6 tells you whether your training really
improves your condition and helps you adjust your training programs accordingly.
When you set the target effect for your training, you can use the software to calculate
the time and heart rate to reach it. During a training session, Suunto t6 helps you
reach the target by offering several control functions such as heart rate limits, real
time average heart rate, and a customizable display of stopwatch, lap time, interval
timer and altitude. Together with versatile timing, altimeter and logbook functions this
makes Suunto t6 a perfect performance monitor for all kinds of sports at all
performance levels.
Suunto t6 can be upgraded with different wireless accessories such as speed and
distance sensors for running and cycling.
NOTE: Read this Instruction manual carefully and make sure you understand the
use, displays and limitations of this instrument before using the device. Also read the
guidebook ‘How not to rely on luck when optimizing the training effect’ to learn how to
get the best benefits out of using the Suunto t6. You find the guidebook on the CD
delivered with the Suunto t6.
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1.1. CHECKLIST
Make sure the package contains the following items:
• Suunto t6
• Transmitter belt (Suunto ANT-transmission compatible)
• PC-interface cable
• CD containing the Suunto Training Manager, t6 User Manuals and Training Guide
Book
• Suunto t6 User Manual
• Suunto t6 Pocket Guide
Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the representative who
sold you the package.
1.2. GETTING STARTED
In order to get started using your Suunto t6, follow these simple steps:
1. Put on your HR transmitter belt and make sure it snugly fits against your chest.
2. Make sure the electrodes of the transmitter belt are lightly wet.
3. In the Training mode, long press ALT/BACK to connect the Suunto t6 to the heart
rate transmitter belt. Wait for acknowledgement that the transmitter belt has been
found.
4. Start your training and activate the stopwatch in the Training mode by pressing
START/STOP.
5. Store lap/split times by pressing the UP/LAP button.
6. Press START/STOP to stop the stopwatch.
7. Long press the UP/LAP button to reset the stopwatch.
8. Download information on your training to Suunto Training Manager for analysis.
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1.3. SUUNTO T6 FEATURES
The Suunto t6 has the following features.
Time mode
• Time, calendar, alarm, adjustment of units and general settings
Alti/Baro mode
• Altitude, vertical speed, cumulative ascent and descent
• Temperature, air pressure, weather memory
Training mode
• Heart rate, stopwatch with split times, interval timer, logbook and other training
control functions
SPD/DST mode (available only when the wrist unit is paired with an external speed
and distance sensor)
• Speed, distance, automatic lap time by distance, interval training by distance,
speed limit alarm
PC-Software
• Upload and store the logs on your PC
• Follow up the training effect and several physiological parameters based on the
recorded heart rate interval data
• Create training plans and monitor your progress
SuuntoSports.com
• Upload your logs and publish them on the Web
• Share and compare your training experiences with others
• Download training plans published by other users
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1.4. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble
or service your Suunto t6. Protect your Suunto t6 from shocks, extreme heat and
prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto t6 in a clean
and dry environment at room temperature.
Your Suunto t6 can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If
there are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not
expose your Suunto t6 to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents,
acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the
unit’s seals, case and finish. Keep the area around the sensor free of dirt and sand.
Never insert any objects into the sensor opening.
1.5. WATER RESISTANCE
Your Suunto t6 is water resistant up to 100 m/330 ft. and the transmitter be lt to 20m/
66ft. according to ISO 2281 standard (www.iso.ch). This means that you can use
Suunto t6 for swimming and other water sports activities but it should not be used for
scuba diving or freediving.
To maintain water resistance and to ensure that the warranty remains valid, it is
strongly recommended to have all service, except for battery change, to be done by
authorized Suunto service personnel.
NOTE: Do not push the buttons while swimming or in contact with water under any
circumstances. Deliberate or unintentional pressing of the buttons while the unit is
submerged could cause the unit to malfunction.
NOTE: Despite the fact that both the Suunto t6 and the transmitter belt are water
resistant, the radio signal does not carry in water making communication between
Suunto t6 and the transmitter belt impossible.
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1.6. REPLACING THE BATTERY
Y our Suunto t6 operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The life expectancy is
approximately 12 months in the Time mode or 300 hours of heart rate transmission in
ideal operating temperatures.
The low-battery warning indicator is activated on the display when
approximately 5–15 percent of the battery capacity is still available. When this occurs,
you should replace the battery. However, extremely cold weather may activate the
low battery warning indicator, even though the battery is still fully operational. If the
battery warning indicator is activated in temperatures above 10°C (50°F), replace the
battery.
NOTE: When the low-battery indicator is on, the HR transmission becomes automatically disabled.
To replace the battery:
1. Insert a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backside
of Suunto t6.
2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker.
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3. Remove the battery compartment cover. Ensure that the O ring and all surfaces are
clean and dry. Do not stretch the O ring.
4. Remove the old battery carefully.
5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the positive side facing up.
Make sure to gently slide the battery underneath the contact plate on the side,
ensuring that it does not break or bend out of place.
6. With the O ring in the correct position, replace the battery compartment cover and
turn it with the coin clockwise until it is aligned with the close position marker.
NOTE: Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure that your Suunto t6 remains
water resistant. Careless battery replacement may void warranty.
NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight, especially in the Night Use setting, will significantly reduce battery life.
1.7. REPLACING THE BATTERY OF THE TRANSMITTER BELT
The transmitter belt operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032.
The average expected battery life of the transmitter belt is 300 hours of use in ideal
operating temperatures.
When your Suunto t6 is not receiving a signal, when the transmitter belt is active, you
might need to replace the battery.
NOTE: When the low-battery indicator is on, the HR transmission becomes automatically disabled.
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To replace the battery:
1. Insert a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backside
of the transmitter belt.
2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker, or
even slightly further for easy opening.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover. Ensure that the O ring and all surfaces are
clean and dry. Do not stretch the O ring.
4. Carefully remove the old battery.
5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the positive side facing up.
NOTE: Suunto recommends that the battery cover and the O ring are changed simultaneously with the battery to ensure that the transmitter remains clean and water
resistant. Replacement covers are available with replacement batteries.
NOTE: Battery covers of the transmitter belt and the wristop computer are not interchangeable.
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1.8. HEART RATE TRANSMITTER BELT
1.8.1. Activating the heart rate transmitter belt
To activate the transmitter belt:
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 area on
the backside. The electrodes must be wet during the 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 Suunto t6 as you would wear an ordinary watch.
6. In the Training mode, long press ALT/BACK to connect the Suunto t6 to the heart
rate transmitter belt. Wait for acknowledgement that the transmitter belt has been
found.
7. Activate the stopwatch in the Training mode.
NOTE: We recommend you to wear the transmitter against your bare skin to ensure
flawless operation.
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1.8.2. Warnings
Persons who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device use
the transmitter belt at their own risk. Before starting the initial use of the transmitter
belt, we recommend an exercise test under a doctor’s supervision. This will ensure
the safety and reliability of the pacemaker and transmitter belt when being used
simultaneously.
Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been sedentary. We
strongly advise consulting your doctor prior to beginning a regular exercise program.
1.9. WIRELESS SPEED AND DISTANCE SENSORS
Before taking the wireless speed and distance sensor into use, pair it, see section
3.4.8. Pair.
1.9.1. Activating the wireless speed and distance sensor
For information on activating the wireless speed and distance sensor refer to the User
Manual for your wireless speed and distance sensor.
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2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO T6
2.1. DISPLAY AND BUTTONS
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2.1.1. Mode indicator
On the left side of the display there is a mode indicator that shows you the currently
active mode. The mode indicator displays the modes from the top down in the
following order: TIME, ALTI/BARO, TRAINING and SPD/DIST. The active mode is
indicated by the moving segment next to the indicator bar.
2.1.2. Battery level indicator
On the upper side of the display there is a battery level indicator. The indicator is
activated when approximately 5–15 percent of the battery capacity is still available.
When this occurs, you should replace the battery.
2.1.3. Alarm symbols
Suunto t6 can display 2 different alarm symbols: Time alarm and HR limits or Speed
limits alarm. When you set a time alarm, its symbol is displayed in the lower right
hand corner of the display. When you set a HR limits alarm, its symbol is displayed in
the upper left hand corner of the display.
2.1.4. Training symbols
Training symbols are displayed on the right side of the display. Refer to section 4 for
more information on limits, timers and intervals.
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2.1.5. Key Lock
The key lock prevents you from accidentally pushing the buttons.
To activate the key lock:
Press ENTER.
Press STAR T/STOP within 2 seconds. The buttons are locked and is displayed in the
upper right corner. If you try to press a button, the message “unlock press enter” is
displayed.
To deactivate the button lock:
Press ENTER. The text “now press start” is displayed.
Press START/STOP within 2 seconds.
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2.2. MENUS
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2.2.1. Basic menu structure
The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode
with UP/DOWN, first the icon of the mode is displayed, then its main display opens. If
the stopwatch is on, switch between the modes with DOWN/LIGHT. When you scroll
from one mode to another quickly, only the icons of the modes are displayed. When
you press ENTER in the mode’s main display, the mode’s menu opens. The menus
have several functions, all of which have sub-functions or settings.
2.2.2. Press and long press
The buttons may have different functions depending on how long you press them.
“Press” means that the button is pressed quickly, “long press” means that the button
is pressed for more than 2 seconds. If a function requires a long press, it is always
mentioned.
2.2.3. Navigating in the menus
To navigate in the menus:
1. Scroll the menu items with UP/DOWN buttons. The name of the new mod e is displayed for a short while before the main display opens. The indicator bar on the left
side of the display tells you what the currently active mode is.
2. Press ENTER to open the selected menu. Three menu items are displayed at the
same time. The menu item that is currently active and can thus be selected is
displayed in reversed color.
3. To move deeper in the hierarchy, select a menu item and press ENTER.
4. T o return one step up in the hierarchy, press ALT/BACK. Remember that if you only
press ALT/BACK, the changes made in the menu are not saved. First you have to
accept the changes with ENTER.
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5. If you want to return to the main display of the active mode, press either
ENTER (saves the changes) or ALT/BACK (discards the last change) for
more than 2 seconds.
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3. MODES
3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Suunto t6 has four different modes: TIME, ALTO/BARO, TRAINING and SPD/DIST.
You can switch between the modes with UP/DOWN. If the stopwatch is on, switch
between the modes with DOWN/LIGHT. The mode indicator on the left side of the
display indicates the active mode.
3.2. TIME MODE
The Time mode includes normal watch functions such as time, date and alarm. In the
Time menu, you can define the measuring units for the data displayed in other modes
and adjust the general settings.
3.2.1. Main display
When you select the Time mode, the main display opens. It has three rows.
Date
The first row displays the current
date.
Time
The second row displays the
current time.
Shortcuts
The third row displays alternatively
the weekday, seconds or dual
time. Change the displayed information with ALT/BACK.
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3.2.2. Alarm
You can set three different time alarms. When the alarm is set, the time alarm symbol
appears on the main display.
Activating alarms
To activate an alarm:
1. In the Time menu, Alarm is the first menu item. Press
ENTER to select it.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to set and press ENTER.
3. Press either the UP or DOWN button to change the
alarm status to On. Press ENTER.
4. Set the correct hour with UP/DOWN and press
ENTER.
5. Set the correct minutes with UP/DOWN and press
ENTER. The alarm is now set and you return to the
Alarm menu.
If the alarm is set to 12-hour format, the letter A is
displayed for AM. PM is not separately indicated.
Deactivating alarms
To deactivate the alarm:
1. In the Time menu, Alarm is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and press ENTER. The alarm
information is displayed and the On/Off field is activated.
3. Press either the UP or DOWN button to change the alarm status to Off and long
press ENTER. The alarm symbol disappears from the main display.
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Acknowledging alarms
When you hear the alarm, you can acknowledge it by pressing any of the Suunto t6
buttons. If you do not acknowledge the alarm, it will automatically stop sounding after
30 seconds.
3.2.3. Time
The current time is displayed on the second row of the Time mode’s main display.
The dual time enables you to keep track of another time, for example, another time
zone. The dual time can be displayed as a shortcut on the third row of the Time
mode’s main display. Scroll to the dual time with ALT/BACK.
Setting the time and the dual time
To set the time and dual time:
1. In the Time menu, scroll to Time and press ENTER.
2. Scroll to either Time or Dual time and press ENTER.
3. Change the hour with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
4. Change the minutes with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
If you are setting the time, the seconds are activated.
With dual time you can only set the hours and minutes.
The seconds are synchronized from the current time
setting.
5. Press DOWN to zero the seconds. If you want to set
specific seconds, press and hold UP and the seconds
start running. When the seconds are correct, press
ENTER. You return to the Time menu
NOTE: When you set the seconds for the Time, they are automatically updated in the
Dual time as well.
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3.2.4. Date
The current date is displayed on the first row of the Time mode’s main display. The
current week day can be displayed as a shortcut on the third row of the Time mode’s
main display. Scroll to the week day with ALT/BACK.
Setting the date
To set the date:
1. In the Time menu, scroll to Date and press ENTER.
2. Change the day with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
3. Change the month with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
4. Change the year with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
You return to the Time menu.
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