SUUNTO AMBIT2 2.0
USER GUIDE
1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 6
2 Display icons and segments ............................................................. 8
3 Using buttons ................................................................................... 9
3.1 Using backlight and button lock ........................................... 11
4 Getting started ............................................................................... 12
5 Customizing your Suunto Ambit2 ................................................. 14
5.1 Connecting to Movescount .................................................... 14
5.2 Updating your Suunto Ambit2 .............................................. 15
5.3 Custom sport modes .............................................................. 16
5.4 Suunto Apps ........................................................................... 18
5.5 Inverting display ..................................................................... 19
5.6 Adjusting display contrast ..................................................... 20
6 Using Time mode ........................................................................... 22
6.1 Changing time settings .......................................................... 22
6.2 Using GPS timekeeping .......................................................... 27
7 Timers .............................................................................................. 29
7.1 Activating stopwatch ............................................................. 29
7.2 Using stopwatch ..................................................................... 30
7.3 Countdown timer ................................................................... 31
8 Navigation ...................................................................................... 33
8.1 Using GPS ................................................................................ 33
8.1.1 Getting GPS signal .......................................................... 33
8.1.2 GPS grids and position formats ..................................... 34
8.1.3 GPS accuracy and power saving .................................... 36
8.2 Checking your location .......................................................... 36
8.3 POI navigation ........................................................................ 37
8.3.1 Adding your location as a point of interest (POI) ........ 37
8.3.2 Navigating to a point of interest (POI) ......................... 40
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8.3.3 Deleting a point of interest (POI) .................................. 43
8.4 Route navigation .................................................................... 46
8.4.1 Adding a route ............................................................... 46
8.4.2 Navigating a route ......................................................... 47
8.4.3 During navigation .......................................................... 51
8.4.4 Deleting a route ............................................................. 53
9 Using Alti & Baro mode ................................................................. 54
9.1 How Alti & Baro works ........................................................... 54
9.2 Getting correct readings ........................................................ 55
9.3 Getting incorrect readings ..................................................... 56
9.4 Matching profile to activity ................................................... 57
9.4.1 Setting profiles ............................................................... 57
9.4.2 Setting reference values ................................................ 58
9.5 Using Altimeter profile .......................................................... 59
9.6 Using
9.7 Using
9.8 FusedAlti ................................................................................. 63
9.9 Weather indicators ................................................................. 66
10 Using 3D compass ......................................................................... 69
10.1 Calibrating compass ............................................................. 69
10.2 Setting declination value ..................................................... 71
10.3 Setting bearing lock ............................................................. 72
11 Using sport modes ........................................................................ 74
11.1 Sport modes .......................................................................... 74
11.2 Additional options in sport modes ...................................... 75
11.3 Using heart rate belt ............................................................ 77
11.4 Putting on heart rate belt .................................................... 78
11.5 Starting exercise ................................................................... 80
Barometer
Automatic
profile ........................................................ 60
profile ......................................................... 62
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11.6 During exercise ..................................................................... 81
11.6.1 Recording tracks ........................................................... 82
11.6.2 Making laps .................................................................. 82
11.6.3 Recording altitude ....................................................... 83
11.6.4 Setting altitude during exercise .................................. 86
11.6.5 Using compass during exercise .................................... 86
11.6.6 Using interval timer ..................................................... 87
11.6.7 Navigating during exercise .......................................... 89
11.6.8 Finding back during exercise ....................................... 90
11.6.9 Using Track back .......................................................... 91
11.6.10 Autopause .................................................................. 92
11.7 Viewing logbook after exercise ........................................... 94
11.7.1 Memory left indicator .................................................. 95
11.7.2 Dynamic exercise summary .......................................... 96
11.7.3 Recovery time ............................................................... 97
11.8 Using planned moves ........................................................... 98
12 Multisport training ..................................................................... 101
12.1 Switching sport modes manually during exercise ............ 101
12.2 Using preconfigured multisport mode .............................. 102
13 Swimming ................................................................................... 104
13.1 Pool swimming ................................................................... 104
13.2 Openwater swimming ........................................................ 105
13.3 Teaching swimming styles to Suunto Ambit2 ................... 107
13.4 Swimming drills .................................................................. 109
14 FusedSpeed ................................................................................. 111
15 Adjusting settings ....................................................................... 114
15.1 Service menu ...................................................................... 118
16 Pairing POD/heart rate belt ....................................................... 120
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16.1 Using Foot POD .................................................................. 122
16.2 Calibrating power PODs and slope .................................... 124
17 Icons ............................................................................................ 127
18 Care and maintenance ............................................................... 130
18.1 Water resistance ................................................................. 130
18.2 Charging the battery .......................................................... 131
18.3 Replacing HR belt battery .................................................. 133
19 Technical specification ............................................................... 134
19.1 Trademark .......................................................................... 135
19.2 FCC compliance .................................................................. 135
19.3 IC ......................................................................................... 136
19.4 CE ........................................................................................ 136
19.5 Copyright ............................................................................ 136
19.6 Patent notice ...................................................................... 137
19.7 Warranty ............................................................................. 137
Index ................................................................................................ 141
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1 SAFETY
Types of safety precautions
WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation
that may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation
that will result in damage to the product.
NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.
TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and
functions of the device.
Safety precautions
WARNING: ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY
OCCUR WHEN PRODUCT IS IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EVEN THOUGH
OUR PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IN SUCH
EVENT, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.
WARNING:
BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. OVEREXERTION MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY.
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ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
WARNING: ONLY FOR RECREATIONAL USE.
WARNING: DO NOT ENTIRELY RELY ON THE GPS OR BATTERY
LIFETIME, ALWAYS USE MAPS AND OTHER BACKUP MATERIAL TO
ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND TO THE
PRODUCT, AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT ON THE PRODUCT,
AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT THROW THE PRODUCT AWAY, BUT TREAT IT
AS ELECTRONIC WASTE TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT.
DAMAGED.
CAUTION:
DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE
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2 DISPLAY ICONS AND SEGMENTS
chronograph
settings
signal strength
pairing
heart rate
sport mode
alarm
interval timer
button lock
battery
current screen
button indicators
up / increase
next / confirm
down / decrease
For a complete list of icons in Suunto Ambit2 , see
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17 Icons
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3 USING BUTTONS
BACK
LAP
START
STOP
NEXT
LIGHT
LOCK
VIEW
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Suunto Ambit2 has five buttons which allow you to access all the
features.
[Start Stop]:
•
access the start menu
•
pause or resume an exercise or timer
•
keep pressed to stop and save an exercise
•
increase a value or move up in the settings
[Next]:
•
change between displays
•
keep pressed to access/exit the options menu
•
keep pressed to access/exit the options menu in sport modes
•
accept a setting
[Light Lock]:
•
activate the backlight
•
keep pressed to lock/unlock the buttons
•
decrease a value or move down in the settings
[View]:
•
change views in TIME mode and during exercise
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•
keep pressed to toggle the display between light and dark
•
keep pressed to access context-sensitive shortcuts (see below)
[Back Lap]:
•
return to the previous step
•
add a lap during exercise
TIP: When changing the values, you can increase the speed by
keeping [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] pressed until the values start to
scroll faster.
Defining shortcuts
By default, when you keep [View] pressed in TIME mode, you
toggle the display between light and dark. This button push can be
changed to instead access a specific menu option.
To define a shortcut:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Browse to the menu item to which you want create a shortcut.
3. Keep [View] to create the shortcut.
NOTE: Shortcuts cannot be created to all possible menu items,
such as individual logs.
In other modes, keeping [View] pressed accesses predefined
shortcuts. For example, when the compass is active, you can access
the compass settings by keeping [View] pressed.
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3.1 Using backlight and button lock
Pressing [Light Lock] activates the backlight. You can change the
backlight behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL / Tones/
display / Backlight.
Keeping [Light Lock] locks and unlocks buttons. You can change the
button lock behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL / Tones/
display / Button lock.
TIP: Select the Actions only button lock setting for sport modes
to avoid accidentally starting or stopping your log. When the [Back
Lap] and [Start Stop] buttons are locked, you can still activate the
backlight by pressing [Light Lock], change between the displays by
pressing [Next] and views by pressing [View].
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4 GETTING STARTED
Your Suunto Ambit2 wakes up automatically when you attach it to
your computer or a USB charger using the supplied USB cable.
Fully charging an empty battery takes about 2-3 hours. Buttons are
locked while the USB cable is attached.
To start using your watch:
1.
2.
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3.
Language
English
Step 1/4
Units
30
%
100
%
4.
5.
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5 CUSTOMIZING YOUR SUUNTO AMBIT2
5.1 Connecting to Movescount
http://www.movescount.com/ is your free personal diary and online
sports community that offers you a rich set of tools to manage your
daily activities and create engaging stories about your experiences.
Movescount allows you to transfer your recorded exercise logs from
your Suunto Ambit2 to Movescount and customize the watch to
best meet your needs.
TIP: Connect to Movescount to get the latest software to your
Suunto Ambit2 , in case there is an update available.
Start by installing Moveslink:
1. Go to www.movescount.com/moveslink.
2. Download, install and activate the latest version of Moveslink.
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NOTE: A Moveslink icon is visible on your computer's display
when Moveslink is active.
To register to Movescount:
1. Go to www.movescount.com.
2. Create your account.
NOTE:
Movescount all information (including the watch settings) is
transferred from the watch to your Movescount account. The next
time you connect your Suunto Ambit2 to your Movescount account,
the changes in settings and sport modes you made in Movescount
and in the watch will be synchronized.
The first time your Suunto Ambit2 is connected to
5.2 Updating your Suunto Ambit2
You can update your Suunto Ambit2 software automatically in
Movescount.
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NOTE: When you update your Suunto Ambit2 software, all the
existing logs are automatically moved to Movescount and deleted
from the watch.
To update your Suunto Ambit2 software:
1. Go to www.movescount.com/moveslink and install the
Moveslink application.
2. Connect your Suunto Ambit2 to your computer with the Suunto
USB cable. The Moveslink application will automatically check
for software updates. If an update is available, your watch will
be updated.
NOTE:
You can use the Moveslink application without
registering to Movescount. However, Movescount greatly extends
the usability, personalization and settings options of your Suunto
Ambit2 . It also visualizes recorded tracks and other data from your
activities. Therefore, it is recommended to create a Movescount
account in order to utilize the full potential of the watch.
5.3 Custom sport modes
In addition to the default sport modes stored in the watch, you can
create and edit custom sport modes in Movescount.
A custom sport mode can contain 1 to 8 different sport mode
displays. You can choose which data appears on each display from a
comprehensive list. You can customize, for example, sports-specific
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heart rate limits, autolap distance, or the recording rate to optimize
accuracy and battery duration.
Any sport mode with GPS activated can also use the Quick
Navigation option. By default, this option is off. When you select
POI or Route, you get a pop-up list of the POIs or routes you have
defined in your watch at the start of your exercise.
You can transfer up to 10 different sport modes created in
Movescount to your Suunto Ambit2 . Only one sport mode can be
active at a time.
TIP: You can also edit the default sport modes in Movescount.
You can set your watch to automatically scroll through your sport
mode displays using
how long the displays are shown on your custom sport mode in
Movescount. You can turn
without any effect on your Movescount settings.
Autoscroll
To set
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the
options menu.
2.
Scroll to
3.
Scroll to
4.
Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to set
accept with [Next].
ACTIVATE
Autoscroll
Autoscroll
on/off during exercise:
with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
. Activate the feature and define
Autoscroll
on or off during exercise
AutoscrollOn/Off
and
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ACTIVATE
Autoscroll
Hold to
enter
options
On
Autoscroll
[...............]
[...............]
[...............]
[...............]
1. 2. 3.
4.
2s
5.4 Suunto Apps
Suunto Apps allow you to further customize your Suunto Ambit2 .
Visit Suunto App Zone in Movescount to find Apps, such as various
timers and counters, available for your use. If you cannot find what
you need, create your own App with Suunto App Designer. You can
create Apps, for example, for calculating your estimated marathon
result, or the slope grade of your skiing route.
To add Suunto Apps to your Suunto Ambit2 :
1.
Go to the PLAN & CREATE section in Movescount community and
select App Zone to browse existing Suunto Apps. To create your
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own App, go to the PLAN & CREATE section of your profile and
select App Designer.
2. Add Suunto App to a sport mode. Connect your Suunto Ambit2
to your Movescount account to synchronize Suunto App to the
watch. The added Suunto App will show the result of its
calculation while you exercise.
NOTE: You can add up to five Suunto Apps to each sport mode.
5.5 Inverting display
You can invert the display of your Suunto Ambit2 from light to dark
or vice versa.
To invert the display in the settings:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Press [Next] to enter the
3.
Press [Next] to enter
4.
Scroll to
Invert display
GENERAL
Tones/display
with [Start Stop] and accept with [Next].
settings.
.
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4.
1. 2. 3.
GENERAL
[...............]
[...............]
Tones/dis...
[...............]
[...............]
Invert disp...
[...............]
[...............]
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TIP:
You can also invert the display of your Suunto Ambit2 by
keeping [View] pressed while you are in
navigating, or using the stopwatch and timers.
TIME
mode, a sport mode,
5.6 Adjusting display contrast
You can increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto
Ambit2 .
To adjust the display contrast in the settings:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Press [Next] to enter the GENERAL settings.
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3.
4. 5. 6.
1. 2. 3.
GENERAL
[...............]
[...............]
Tones/dis...
[...............]
[...............]
Display co...
[...............]
[...............]
Hold to
exit
Display
contrast
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Tones/di...
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Press [Next] to enter Tones/display.
4.
Scroll to Display contrast with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
5. Increase the contrast with [Start Stop], or decrease it with [Light
Lock].
6. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed
to exit the options menu.
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6 USING TIME MODE
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TIME mode shows you the following information:
•
top row: date
•
middle row: time
•
bottom row: toggle between weekday, seconds, dual time and
other information with [View].
6.1 Changing time settings
To access the time settings:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Press [Next] to enter GENERAL.
3.
Scroll to Time/date using [Start Stop] and enter with [Next].
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1. 2. 3.
GENERAL
[...............]
[...............]
Time/date
[...............]
[...............]
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Setting time
1. 2. 3.
Time
[...............]
[...............]
Hold to
exit
Hours
16 :30
Time/date
The current time is shown in the middle row of the TIME mode
display.
To set the time:
1.
In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and
Time.
2. Change the hour and minute values with [Start Stop] and [Light
Lock]. Accept with [Next].
3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed
to exit the options menu.
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Setting date
1. 2. 3.
Date
[...............]
[...............]
Hold to
exit
Year
2014
Time/date
The current date is shown on the top row of the TIME mode display.
To set the date:
1.
In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and
Date.
2. Change the year, month and day values with [Start Stop] and
[Light Lock]. Accept with [Next].
3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed
to exit the options menu.
Setting dual time
Dual time allows you to keep track of the current time in a second
time zone, for example, when travelling. Dual time is displayed on
the bottom row of the
pressing [View].
To set the dual time:
1.
In the options menu, go to
Dual time.
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TIME
mode display and you can access it by
GENERAL
, then to
Time/date
and
2. Change the hour and minute values with [Start Stop] and [Light
1. 2. 3.
Time
[...............]
[...............]
Hold to
exit
Dual time
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Time/date
16 :30
Lock]. Accept with [Next].
3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed
to exit the options menu.
Setting alarm
You can use your Suunto Ambit2 as an alarm clock.
To access the alarm clock and set the alarm:
1.
In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and
Alarm.
2. Set the alarm on or off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. Accept
with [Next].
3. Set the hours and minutes with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock].
Accept with [Next].
4. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed
to exit the options menu.
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1. 2-3. 4.
Alarm off
[...............]
[...............]
Hold to
exit
Off OO:00
Time/date
Alarm
When the alarm is switched on, the alarm symbol is shown on most
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Stop
Snooze
24h
5min
of the displays.
When the alarm sounds, you can:
•
Select Snooze by pressing [Light Lock]. The alarm stops and
restarts every 5 minutes until you stop it. You can snooze up to
12 times for a total of 1 hour.
•
Select Stop by pressing [Start Stop]. The alarm stops and restarts
the same time the following day, unless you switch the alarm off
in the settings.
NOTE: When snoozing, the alarm icon blinks in TIME mode.
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6.2 Using GPS timekeeping
GPS timekeeping corrects the offset between your Suunto Ambit2
and the GPS time. GPS timekeeping corrects the time automatically
once a day, or after you have adjusted the time manually. Also the
dual time is corrected.
NOTE: GPS timekeeping corrects the minutes and seconds, but
not the hours.
NOTE: GPS timekeeping corrects the time accurately, if it is less
than 7.5 minutes wrong. If the time is wrong more than that, GPS
timekeeping corrects it to the closest 15 minutes.
GPS timekeeping is activated by default. To deactivate it:
1.
In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and GPS
timekeeping.
2. Set the GPS timekeeping on or off with [Start Stop] and [Light
Lock]. Accept with [Next].
3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed
to exit the options menu.
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1. 2. 3.
GPS Timek...
[...............]
[...............]
Hold to
exit
Off
Time/date
GPS
timekeeping
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7 TIMERS
1. 2. 3.
TIMERS
[...............]
[...............]
Stopwatch
[...............]
[...............]
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Lap 0
00’00.0
00’00.0
7.1 Activating stopwatch
The stopwatch allows you to measure time without starting an
exercise. After you have activated the stopwatch, it is shown as an
additional display in TIME mode.
To activate/deactivate the stopwatch:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2.
Scroll to TIMERS with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
3.
Press [Next] to select Stopwatch.
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7.2 Using stopwatch
Lap 0
00’00.0
00’00.0
1. 2. 2.
Lap 1
00’10.0
00’10.0
Lap 1
00’10.0
00’10.0
Lap 2
00’10.0
00’20.0
Lap 0
00’00.0
00’00.0
3. 4.
To use the stopwatch:
1. In the activated stopwatch display, press [Start Stop] to start
measuring time.
2. Press [Back Lap] to make a lap, or press [Start Stop] to pause the
stopwatch. To view the lap times, press [Back Lap] when the
stopwatch is paused.
3. Press [Start Stop] to continue.
4. To reset the time, keep [Start Stop] pressed when the stopwatch
is paused.
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While the stopwatch is running, you can:
•
press [View] to switch between the time and lap time shown on
the bottom row of the display.
•
switch to TIME mode with [Next].
•
enter the options menu by keeping [Next] pressed.
7.3 Countdown timer
You can set the countdown timer to count down from a preset time
to zero. After you have activated the countdown timer, it is shown
as an additional display after the TIME mode.
The timer makes a short sound every second during the last 10
seconds and sounds an alarm when zero is reached.
To set the countdown time:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2.
Scroll to TIMERS with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
3.
Scroll to Countdown with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
4. Press [View] to adjust the countdown time.
5. Set the hours and minutes with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock].
Accept with [Next].
6. Press [Start Stop] start the countdown.
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1. 2. 3.
TIMERS
[...............]
[...............]
Countdown
[...............]
[...............]
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4. 5. 6.
Countdown
Adjust
0:05’00
Set
minutes
Countdown
0:04’59
Started
00:05
After the countdown has stopped, the countdown timer display
disappears after a one-hour timeout.
To deactivate the timer, go to TIMERS in the start menu and select
END countdown.
TIP:
You can pause/continue the countdown by pressing [Start
Stop].
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8 NAVIGATION
8.1 Using GPS
Suunto Ambit2 uses Global Positioning System (GPS) in determining
your current position. GPS incorporates a set of satellites that orbit
the Earth at an altitude of 20,000 km at the speed of 4 km/s.
The built-in GPS receiver in Suunto Ambit2 is optimized for wrist
use and receives data from a very wide angle.
8.1.1 Getting GPS signal
Suunto Ambit2 activates GPS automatically when you select a sport
mode with the GPS functionality, determine your location, or start
navigating.
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NOTE: When you activate GPS for the first time, or have not
used it for a long time, it might take longer than usual to get a GPS
fix. Subsequent GPS starts will take less time.
TIP: To minimize GPS initiation time, hold the watch steady with
GPS facing up and make sure you are in an open area so that the
watch has a clear view of the sky.
Troubleshooting: No GPS signal
•
For an optimal signal, point the GPS part of the watch upwards.
The best signal can be received in an open area with a clear view
of the sky.
•
The GPS receiver usually works well inside tents and other thin
covers. However, objects, buildings, dense vegetation or cloudy
weather can reduce the GPS signal reception quality.
•
GPS signal does not penetrate any solid constructions or water.
Therefore do not try to activate GPS for example inside
buildings, caves, or under water.
8.1.2 GPS grids and position formats
Grids are lines on a map that define the coordinate system used on
the map.
Position format is the way the GPS receiver's position is displayed on
the watch. All the formats relate to the same location, they only
express it in a different way. You can change the position format in
the watch settings under GENERAL / Format / Position format.
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You can select the format from the following grids:
•
latitude/longitude is the most commonly used grid and has three
different formats:
o
WGS84 Hd.d°
o
WGS84 Hd°m.m'
o
WGS84 Hd°m's.s
•
UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) gives a two-dimensional
horizontal position presentation.
•
MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) is an extension of UTM
and consists of a grid zone designator, 100,000-meter square
identifier and a numerical location.
Suunto Ambit2 also supports the following local grids:
•
British (BNG)
•
Finnish (ETRS-TM35FIN)
•
Finnish (KKJ)
•
Irish (IG)
•
Swedish (RT90)
•
Swiss (CH1903)
•
UTM NAD27 Alaska
•
UTM NAD27 Conus
•
UTM NAD83
•
New Zealand
(NZTM2000)
NOTE: Some grids cannot be used in the areas north of 84°N and
south of 80°S, or outside the countries that they are intended for.
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8.1.3 GPS accuracy and power saving
When customizing sport modes, you can define the GPS fix interval
using the GPS accuracy setting in Movescount. The shorter the
interval, the better the accuracy during exercise.
By increasing the interval and lowering the accuracy, you can
extend the battery life.
The GPS accuracy options are:
•
Best: ~ 1 sec fix interval, highest power consumption
•
Good: ~ 5 sec fix interval, moderate power consumption
•
OK: ~ 60 sec fix interval, lowest power consumption
•
Off: no GPS fix
8.2 Checking your location
Suunto Ambit2 allows you to check the coordinates of your current
location using GPS.
To check your location:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2.
Scroll to NAVIGATION using [Start Stop] and enter with [Next].
3.
Press [Next] to select Location.
4.
Press [Next] to select Current.
5.
The watch starts searching for a GPS signal and displays GPS
found after acquiring the signal. After that your current
coordinates are shown on the display.
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CURRENT
DEFINE
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
Location
[...............]
[...............]
Save location
Latitude
Longitude
60.27182˚N
24.97227˚E
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You can also check your location while you are recording an
exercise by keeping [Next] pressed to access the options menu.
8.3 POI navigation
8.3.1 Adding your location as a point of interest (POI)
Suunto Ambit2 allows you to save your current location or define a
location as a POI. You can navigate to a saved POI anytime, for
example, during your exercise.
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You can store up to 100 POIs in the watch. Note that also routes
take up this quota. For example, if you have a route with 60
waypoints, you can additionally store 40 POIs in the watch.
You can select a POI type (icon) and POI name from a pre-defined
list, or freely name the POIs in Movescount.
To save a location as a POI:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2.
Scroll to NAVIGATION using [Start Stop] and enter with [Next].
3.
Press [Next] to select Location.
4.
Select CURRENT or DEFINE to manually change longitude and
latitude values.
5. Press [Start Stop] to save the location.
6. Select a suitable POI type for the location. Scroll through the POI
types with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. Select a POI type with
[Next].
7. Select a suitable name for the location. Scroll through the name
options with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. Select a name with
[Next].
8. Press [Start Stop] to save the POI.
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7. 8.
CURRENT
DEFINE
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
Location
[...............]
[...............]
Save location
Latitude
Longitude
60.27182˚N
24.97227˚E
POI
type
Building 01
Building 01
POI
name
Yes
Save?
No
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TIP: You can create POIs in Movescount by selecting a location
on a map or inserting the coordinates. POIs in your Suunto Ambit2
and in Movescount are always synchronized when you connect the
watch to Movescount.
8.3.2 Navigating to a point of interest (POI)
Suunto Ambit2 includes GPS navigation which allows you to
navigate to a pre-defined destination stored as a POI.
NOTE: You can also navigate when you are recording an
exercise, see 11.6.7 Navigating during exercise.
To navigate to a POI:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2.
Scroll to NAVIGATION using [Start Stop] and enter with [Next].
3.
Scroll to POIs (Points of interest) using [Light Lock] and select
with [Next].
The watch displays the number of saved POIs and free space
available for new POIs.
4. Scroll to the POI you wish to navigate to with [Start Stop] or
[Light Lock] and select with [Next].
5.
Press [Next] to select Navigate.
If you are using the compass for the first time, you need to
calibrate it. For more information, see
After activating the compass, the watch starts searching for a
GPS signal and displays GPS found after acquiring the signal.
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10.1 Calibrating compass
.
6. Start navigating to the POI. The watch displays the following
information:
•
indicator showing the direction to your target (see further
explanation below)
•
your distance from the target
7. The watch informs you that you have arrived at your target.
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1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
POIs (Poin...
[...............]
[...............]
1 POIs
99 free
Building 01
6. 7.
Navigate
[...............]
[...............]
Building 01
dst 100m
At destination
Building 1
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When stationary or moving slowly (<4 km/h), the watch shows you
the direction to the POI (or waypoint if navigating a route) based
on the compass bearing.
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dst 3.2km
Building 01
While moving (>4 km/h), the watch shows you the direction to the
dst 3.2km
Building 01
dst 3.2km
Building 01
POI (or waypoint if navigating a route) based on GPS.
The direction to your target, or bearing, is shown with the empty
triangle. Your direction of travel, or heading, is indicated by the
solid lines at the top of the display. Aligning these two ensures you
are moving in the correct direction.
8.3.3 Deleting a point of interest (POI)
To delete a POI:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2.
Scroll to NAVIGATION using [Start Stop] and enter with [Next].
3.
Scroll to POIs (Points of interest) using [Light Lock] and select
with [Next].
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The watch displays the number of saved POIs and free space
available for new POIs.
4. Scroll to the POI you wish to delete with [Start Stop] or [Light
Lock] and select with [Next].
5.
Scroll to Delete with [Start Stop]. Select with [Next].
6. Press [Start Stop] to confirm.
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1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
POIs (Poin...
[...............]
[...............]
1 POIs
99 free
Building 01
6.
Delete
[...............]
[...............]
Delete?
Yes
No
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NOTE: When you delete a POI in Movescount and synchronize
your Suunto Ambit2 , the POI is deleted from the watch but only
disabled in Movescount.
8.4 Route navigation
8.4.1 Adding a route
You can create a route in Movescount, or import a route created
with another watch from your computer to Movescount. You can
also record a route with your Suunto Ambit2 and upload it to
Movescount, see
To add a route:
1. Go to www.movescount.com. Follow the instructions on how to
import or create a route.
2. Activate Moveslink and connect your Suunto Ambit2 to your
computer with the Suunto USB cable. The route is transferred
automatically to the watch.
NOTE: Make sure that the route you want to transfer to your
Suunto Ambit2 has been selected in Movescount.
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11.6.1 Recording tracks
.
8.4.2 Navigating a route
You can navigate a route you have downloaded to your Suunto
Ambit2 from Movescount, see
NOTE:
You can also navigate as a sport mode, see
8.4.1 Adding a route
.
11.6.7 Navigating during exercise.
To navigate a route:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2.
Scroll to NAVIGATION with [Start Stop] and enter with [Next].
3.
Scroll to Routes with [Start Stop] and enter with [Next].
The watch displays the number of saved routes and after that a
list of all your routes.
4. Scroll to the route you want to navigate with [Start Stop] or
[Light Lock]. Select with [Next].
5. The watch displays all the waypoints on the selected route. Scroll
to the waypoint you want to use as the starting point with [Start
Stop] or [Light Lock]. Accept with [Next].
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6.
Press [Next] to select Navigate.
7. If you selected a waypoint in the middle of the route, Suunto
Ambit2 prompts you to select the direction of the navigation.
Press [Start Stop] to select Forwards or [Light Lock] to select
Backwards.
If you selected the first waypoint as the starting point, Suunto
Ambit2 navigates the route forward (from the first to the last
waypoint). If you selected the last waypoint as the starting
point, Suunto Ambit2 navigates the route backwards (from the
last to the first waypoint).
8. If you are using the compass for the first time, you need to
calibrate it. For more information, see
After activating the compass, the watch starts searching for a
GPS signal and displays GPS found after acquiring the signal.
9. Start navigating to the first waypoint on the route. The watch
informs you when you are approaching the waypoint and
automatically starts navigating to the next waypoint on the
route.
10.Before the last waypoint on the route the watch informs you
that you have arrived at your destination.
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10.1 Calibrating compass
.
1. 2. 3.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
Routes
[...............]
[...............]
1 routes
Route01 (3..
Routes Route01
BEGIN
END
WP01
Naviate
View
4. 5.
6. 7. 8.
Direction
Forwards
Backwards
GPS
Found
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9. 10.
Approaching
BEGIN
Continue to
WP01
At destination
END
To skip a waypoint on a route:
1. While you are navigating a route, keep [Next] pressed to access
the options menu.
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2.
1. 2. 3.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
Skip wayp...
[...............]
[...............]
BEGIN
dst 100m
Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION.
3.
Scroll to Skip waypoint with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
The watch skips the waypoint and starts navigating directly to
the next waypoint on the route.
8.4.3 During navigation
During navigation, press [View] to scroll the following views:
1. the full track view showing the whole route
2. zoomed-in view of the route. By default, the zoomed-in view is
scaled to a 200 m/0.125 mi scale, or larger if you are far away
from the route. You can change the map orientation in the
watch settings under
3. waypoint navigation view
GENERAL
/
Map
.
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WP01
dst 200m
1. 2. 3.
Full track view
The full track view shows you the following information:
•
(1) arrow indicating your location and pointing to the direction
of your heading.
•
(2) the next waypoint on the route
•
(3) the first and last waypoint on the route
•
(4) The closest POI is shown as an icon.
•
(5) scale on which the full track view is shown
NOTE: In the full track view the north is always upwards.
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Waypoint navigation view
dst 200m
WP01
dst 200m
WP01
(1)
(2)
(3)
The waypoint navigation view shows you the following
information:
•
(1) arrow pointing to the direction of the next waypoint
•
(2) your distance to the next waypoint
•
(3) the next waypoint you are headed towards
8.4.4 Deleting a route
You can delete and disable routes in Movescount.
To delete a route:
1. Go to www.movescount.com and follow the instructions on how
to delete or disable a route.
2. Activate Moveslink and connect your Suunto Ambit2 to your
computer with the Suunto USB cable. While the settings are
synchronized, the route is removed automatically from the
watch.
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9 USING ALTI & BARO MODE
In ALTI & BARO mode you can view the current altitude or
barometric pressure. It offers three profiles: Automatic, Barometer
and Altimeter. For information on setting profiles, see
profiles
.
You can access different views depending on which profile is
activated when you are in ALTI & BARO mode.
Sunrise and sunset time views are available when GPS has been
activated. If GPS is not active, sunrise and sunset times are based on
the last recorded GPS data.
9.1 How Alti & Baro works
To get correct readings with
understand how Suunto Ambit2 calculates altitude and sea level air
pressure. Suunto Ambit2 constantly measures absolute air pressure.
Based on this measurement and reference values, it calculates
altitude or sea level air pressure.
CAUTION: Keep the area around the sensor free of dirt and
sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor openings.
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ALTI & BARO
mode, it is important to
9.4.1 Setting
9.2 Getting correct readings
If you are engaged in an outdoor activity that requires accurate sea
level air pressure or altitude, you will first need to calibrate your
Suunto Ambit2 by entering either your current altitude or the
current sea level air pressure.
The altitude of your location can be found from most topographic
maps or Google Earth. A sea level air pressure reference for your
location can be found using the websites of national weather
services.
If FusedAltiTM is activated, the altitude reading will be corrected
automatically using FusedAlti together with altitude and sea level
pressure calibration. For more information, see
Absolute air pressure is measured constantly
Absolute air pressure and known altitude reference = Sea level air
pressure
9.8 FusedAlti
.
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Absolute air pressure and known sea level air pressure = Altitude
Changes in local weather conditions will affect altitude readings. If
local weather changes often, it is advisable to reset the current
altitude reference value frequently, preferably before starting your
journey when the reference values are available. As long as the
local weather stays stable, you do not need to set reference values.
9.3 Getting incorrect readings
ALTIMETER profile + standing still + weather change
If your Altimeter profile is on for an extended period of time with
the device in a fixed location while the local weather changes, the
device will give incorrect altitude readings.
ALTIMETER profile + altitude moving + weather
change
If your Altimeter profile is on and the weather changes frequently
while you climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device will
give you incorrect readings.
BAROMETER profile + altitude moving
If the Barometer profile is on for an extended period of time as you
climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device assumes that
you are standing still and interprets your changes in altitude as
changes in sea level air pressure. It will therefore give you incorrect
sea level air pressure readings.
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Use example: Setting the altitude reference value
You’re on the second day of your two-day hike. You realize that
you forgot to switch from the Barometer profile to the Altimeter
profile when you started moving in the morning.You know that the
current altitude readings given by your Suunto Ambit2 are wrong.
So, you hike to the nearest location shown on your topographic
map for which an altitude reference value is provided. You correct
your Suunto Ambit2 altitude reference value accordingly and switch
from Barometer to Altimeter profile. Your altitude readings are
correct again.
9.4 Matching profile to activity
The Altimeter profile should be selected when your outdoor activity
involves changes in altitude (e.g. hiking in hilly terrain).
Barometer
The
activity does not involve changes in altitude (e.g. soccer, sailing,
canoeing).
To get correct readings, you need to match the profile to your
activity. You can either let Suunto Ambit2 decide a suitable profile
for the activity, or choose a profile yourself.
NOTE: You can define the profile as part of the sport mode
settings in Movescount, or in your Suunto Ambit2 .
9.4.1 Setting profiles
To set the ALTI & BARO profile:
profile should be selected when your outdoor
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1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
1. 2. 3.
ALTI-BARO
[...............]
[...............]
Profile
[...............]
[...............]
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2.
Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
3.
Press [Next] to select Profile.
4.
Scroll the profile options (Automatic, Altimeter, Barometer) with
[Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. Select a profile with [Next].
9.4.2 Setting reference values
To set the sea level pressure and altitude reference values:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
3.
Scroll to Reference with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
4. The following setting options are available:
•
FusedAlti: GPS is switched on and the device starts calculating
altitude based on FusedAlti. For more information, see
9.8 FusedAlti
•
Manual altitude: Set your altitude manually.
•
Sea level pressure: Set the sea level pressure reference value
manually.
5. Set the reference value using [Start Stop] and [Light Lock].
Accept the setting with [Next].
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.
1. 2. 3.
ALTI-BARO
[...............]
[...............]
Reference
[...............]
[...............]
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ALTI-BARO
Manual alt...
FusedAlti
Sea level...
ALTI-BARO
Altitude
28 m
TIP: You can access the Reference setting by keeping [View]
pressed when in ALTI & BARO mode.
You can also set your altitude during your exercise, see
11.6.4 Setting altitude during exercise
9.5 Using Altimeter profile
Altimeter
The
The reference value can either be sea level air pressure value or
altitude reference value. When the Altimeter profile is activated,
profile calculates altitude based on reference values.
.
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the altimeter icon is shown on the display. For information on
setting the profile, see
When the Altimeter profile is activated, you can access the
following views:
•
top row: your current altitude
•
middle row: altitude information on a 12-hour timeline in graph
form
•
bottom row: toggle between time and temperature with [View]
NOTE:
If you are wearing your Suunto Ambit2 on your wrist,
9.4.1 Setting profiles
.
you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate temperature
reading because your body temperature will affect the initial
reading.
9.6 Using Barometer profile
The Barometer profile shows the current sea level air pressure. This
is based on the reference values added in the settings and the
constantly measured absolute air pressure. For information on
setting the reference values, see
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9.4.2 Setting reference values
.
Changes in the sea level air pressure are presented graphically in
the middle row of the display. The display shows the recording of
the last 26 hours with a recording interval of 15 minutes.
When the Barometer profile is activated, the barometer icon is
shown on the display. For information on setting the ALTI & BARO
profile, see
9.4.1 Setting profiles
.
When the Barometer profile is activated, Suunto Ambit2 shows you
the following barometric information:
•
top row: the current sea level air pressure
•
middle row: a graph displaying sea level pressure data from the
past 27 hours (1h recording interval)
•
bottom row: toggle between temperature, time and altitude
reference value with [View]
Altitude reference is the latest altitude used in ALTI & BARO mode.
It can be:
•
the altitude you have set as altitude reference in the Barometer
profile, or
•
the latest altitude logged in the Automatic profile before
changing to the Barometer profile.
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NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Ambit2 on your wrist,
you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate temperature
reading because your body temperature will affect the initial
reading.
9.7 Using Automatic profile
The Automatic profile switches between the Altimeter and
Barometer profiles according to your movements. When the
Automatic profile is active, the device will automatically switch
between interpreting changes in air pressure as changes in altitude
or changes in weather.
It is not possible to measure weather and altitude changes at the
same time, as both cause a change in the surrounding air pressure.
Suunto Ambit2 senses vertical movement and switches to measuring
altitude, when needed. When altitude is shown, it is updated with a
maximum delay of 10 seconds.
If you are at a constant altitude (less than 5 meters of vertical
movement within 12 minutes), Suunto Ambit2 interprets all
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pressure changes as weather changes. The measurement interval is
10 seconds. The altitude reading remains steady and if the weather
changes, you will see changes in the sea level air pressure reading.
If you are moving in altitude (more than 5 meters of vertical
movement within 3 minutes), Suunto Ambit2 interprets all pressure
changes as movements in altitude.
Depending on which profile is active, you can access the Altimeter
or Barometer profile views with [View].
NOTE: When you are using the Automatic profile, barometer or
altimeter icons are not shown on the display.
9.8 FusedAlti
FusedAltiTM provides an altitude reading that is a combination of
GPS and barometric altitude. It minimizes the effect of temporary
and offset errors in the final altitude reading.
NOTE: By default, altitude is measured with FusedAlti during
exercises that use GPS and during navigation. When GPS is switched
off, altitude is measured with the barometric sensor.
If you do not want to use FusedAlti in altitude measurement, you
can disable it in the options menu.
To disable FusedAlti:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu.
2.
Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
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3.
1. 2. 3.
ALTI-BARO
[...............]
[...............]
FusedAlti...
[...............]
[...............]
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4.
ALTI-BARO
FusedAlti
Off
Scroll to FusedAlti with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
4.
Set FusedAlti Off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and accept
with [Next].
When the device is in
TIME
mode, you can search a new reference
for barometric altitude with FusedAlti. This activates the GPS for a
maximum of 15 minutes.
To search a new reference for barometric altitude with FusedAlti:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Scroll to
3.
Scroll to Reference with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
ALTI-BARO
with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
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4.
~ 1022 hPa
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1. 2. 3.
ALTI-BARO
[...............]
[...............]
Reference
[...............]
[...............]
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ALTI-BARO
4.
FusedAlti
Sea level...
Manual alt...
ALTI-BARO
FusedAlti
activating
Scroll to FusedAlti with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
GPS is switched on and the device starts calculating altitude
based on FusedAlti.
NOTE: In good conditions it takes 4 – 12 minutes for the
FusedAlti to activate. During that time, Suunto Ambit2 shows
barometric altitude and ~ is shown with the altitude reading to
indicate that the altitude may not be correct.
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9.9 Weather indicators
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In addition to the barometer graph (see
profile
), Suunto Ambit2 has two weather indicators: weather trend
and storm alarm.
The weather trend indicator is displayed as a view in TIME mode,
providing you a quick way to check weather changes.
The weather trend indicator is comprised of two lines forming an
arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. A change in barometric
pressure greater than 2 hPa / 0.59 inHg over three hours triggers a
change the direction of the arrow. For example:
pressure dropping heavily over the last six hours
pressure was steady, but rising heavily over the last
three hours
pressure was rising heavily, but dropping heavily
Storm alarm
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over the last three hours
9.6 Using Barometer
A significant drop in barometric pressure typically means a storm is
coming and you should take cover. When the storm alarm is active,
Suunto Ambit2 sounds an alarm and flashes a storm symbol when
the pressure drops 4 hPa / 0.12 inHg or more during a 3-hour
period.
NOTE: The storm alarm does not work if you have altimeter
profile activated. See 9.4.1 Setting profiles.
To activate Storm alarm:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
3.
Press [Next] to select Storm alarm.
4.
Set the storm alarm On or Off with with [Start Stop] or [Light
Lock] and accept with [Next].
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1. 2. 3.
ALTI-BARO
[...............]
[...............]
Storm alar...
[...............]
[...............]
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4.
ALTI-BARO
Storm alarm
Off
When a storm alarm occurs, pressing any button ends the alarm. If
no button is pressed, the alarm repeats once after five minutes. The
storm symbol remains on the display until the weather conditions
stabilize (pressure drop slows down).
A special lap (called 'storm alarm') is generated when a storm alarm
occurs while recording an exercise.
TIP: You can also activate or deactivate the storm alarm through
the options menu in a sport mode.
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10 USING 3D COMPASS
Suunto Ambit2 has a 3D compass that allows you to orient yourself
in relation to magnetic north. The tilt-compensated compass gives
you accurate readings even if the compass is not horizontally level.
COMPASS mode includes the following information:
•
middle row: compass heading in degrees
•
bottom row: toggle between the current heading in cardinal (N,
S, W, E) and half-cardinal (NE, NW, SE, SW) points, time and
empty view with [View]
The compass will switch itself to power saving mode after one
minute. Reactivate it with [Start Stop].
For information on using compass during exercise, see
compass during exercise
.
10.1 Calibrating compass
COMPASS
using it. If you have already calibrated the compass and want to recalibrate it, you can access the calibration option in the options
menu.
mode asks you to calibrate the compass before you start
11.6.5 Using
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To calibrate the compass:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Scroll to GENERAL using [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
3.
Scroll to Compass using [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and enter
with [Next].
4.
Press [Next] to select Calibration.
5. Turn and tilt the watch in multiple directions until the watch
beeps, indicated calibration is complete.
If the calibration is successful, the text
displayed. If the calibration does not succeed, the text
FAILED
is displayed. To retry the calibration, press [Start Stop].
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CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL
CALIBRATION
is
10.2 Setting declination value
To ensure correct compass readings, set an accurate declination
value.
Paper maps point to true north. Compasses, however, point to
magnetic north – a region above the Earth where the Earth’s
magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true North are
not at the same location, you must set the declination on your
compass. The angle in between magnetic and true north is your
declination.
The declination value appears on most maps. The location of
magnetic north changes yearly, so the most accurate and up-to-date
declination value can be obtained from the internet (for example
www.magnetic-declination.com).
Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magnetic
north. This means that when you are using orienteering maps you
need to turn the declination correction off by setting the
declination value to 0 degrees.
To set the declination value:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2.
Press [Next] to enter
3.
Scroll to
4.
Scroll to
5.
Turn the declination off by selecting --, or select W (west) or
(east).
6. Set the declination value with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock].
7. Press [Next] to accept the setting.
Compass
Declination
GENERAL
using [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
.
E
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GENERAL
[...............]
[...............]
Compass
[...............]
[...............]
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Declination
[...............]
[...............]
COMPASS
Declination Declination
1. 2. 3.
4. 5-6. 7.
TIP: You can also enter the compass settings by keeping [View]
pressed in COMPASS mode.
10.3 Setting bearing lock
You can mark the direction to your target in relation to North with
the bearing lock feature.
To lock a bearing:
1. With the compass active, hold the watch in front of you and turn
yourself towards your target.
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2. Press [Back Lap] to lock the current degree displayed on the
2. 3.
273˚
NW
273˚
NW
214˚
SW
4.
273˚
NW
watch as your bearing.
3. An empty triangle indicates the locked bearing in relation to the
North indicator (solid triangle).
4. Press [Back Lap] to clear the bearing lock.
NOTE: While using the compass in an exercise mode, the [Back
Lap] button only locks and clears the bearing. Exit the compass view
to make a lap with [Back Lap].
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11 USING SPORT MODES
Use the sport modes to record exercise logs and view various
information during your exercise.
You can access the sport modes by pressing [Start Stop] in the TIME
or ALTI & BARO mode, or in the COMPASS mode after the compass
has been calibrated.
11.1 Sport modes
You can select a suitable sport mode from the predefined sport
modes. Depending on the sport, different information is shown on
the display during exercise. For example, the sport mode specifies
whether FusedSpeedTM or plain GPS speed is used. (For more
information, see
affects exercise settings, such as HR limits, autolap distance, ALTI &
BARO mode and recording rate.
In Movescount you can create more custom sport modes, edit the
predefined sport modes and download them to your device.
During exercise the predefined sport modes give you information
that is useful for that particular sport:
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.) The selected sport mode also
•
Cycling: speed, distance, cadence and heart rate related
information
•
Mountaineering: altitude, distance and speed related
information (60 sec GPS fix)
•
Alpine skiing: altitude, descent and time related information
•
Trekking: distance, altitude, heart rate and chronograph related
information (60 sec GPS fix)
•
Triathlon: combination of outdoor swimming, cycling and
running related information
•
Running: pace, heart rate and chronograph related information
•
Pool swimming: average stroke rate, max. pace, average SWOLF
•
Openwater swim: average stroke rate, max. pace
•
Other sports: speed, heart rate and altitude related information
•
Indoor training : heart rate related information (without GPS)
NOTE: SWOLF is used to calculate swimming efficiency. It is a
combination of swim time and number of strokes over a specific
pool length.
11.2 Additional options in sport modes
When a sport mode is selected, keep [Next] pressed to access
additional options to be used during your exercise:
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•
Select NAVIGATION to access the following options:
•
Select Track back to retrace your route at any point of your
exercise.
•
Select Find back to navigate back to the starting point of
your exercise.
•
Select
Location
to check the coordinates of your current
location, or save it as a POI.
•
•
•
POIs (Points of interest)
Select
Routes
Select
Select
to navigate a route.
Logbook
to navigate a route of one of your saved logs
to navigate to a POI.
with GPS data.
•
Select
•
Select
ACTIVATE
Interval off/on
to set the following features on or off:
to activate/deactivate interval timer.
The interval timer can be added to custom sport modes in
Movescount. For more information, see
•
•
Autopause off/on
Select
Autoscroll off/on
Select
to activate/deactivate autopause.
to activate/deactivate autoscroll.
.
timer
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11.6.6 Using interval
•
Select HR limits off/on to set the HR limits on or off. The
heart rate limit values can be specified in Movescount.
•
Select Compass off/on to activate/deactivate the compass.
When the compass is activated during exercise, it is shown as
an additional display after the sport mode.
11.3 Using heart rate belt
A heart rate belt can be used during exercise. When you use a heart
rate belt, Suunto Ambit2 gives you more information about your
activities.
Using a heart rate belt enables the following additional
information during exercise:
•
heart rate in real time
•
average heart rate in real time
•
heart rate in graph form
•
calories burned during exercise
•
guidance to exercise within defined heart rate limits
•
Peak Training Effect
Using a heart rate belt enables the following additional
information after exercise:
•
calories burned during exercise
•
average heart rate
•
peak heart rate
•
recovery time
Troubleshooting: No heart rate signal
If you lose the heart rate signal, try the following:
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•
Check that you are wearing the heart rate belt correctly (see
11.4 Putting on heart rate belt
•
Check that the electrode areas of the heart rate belt are moist.
•
Replace the battery of the heart rate belt, if problems persist.
•
Re-pair your heart rate belt with the device (see
PODheart rate belt
•
Machine-wash the textile strap of the heart rate belt regularly.
).
).
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11.4 Putting on heart rate belt
NOTE: Suunto Ambit2 is compatible with Suunto ANT Comfort
Belt.
Adjust the strap length so that the heart rate belt is tight but still
comfortable. Moisten the contact areas with water or gel and put
on the heart rate belt. Ensure the heart rate belt is centered on
your chest and the red arrow is pointing up.
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WARNING:
People who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other
implanted electronic device use the hear rate belt at their own risk.
Before starting the initial use of the heart rate belt, we recommend
an exercise test under a doctor’s supervision. This ensures the safety
and reliability of the pacemaker and heart rate belt when being
used simultaneously. Exercise may include some risk, especially for
those who have been inactive. We strongly advise you to consult
your doctor prior to beginning a regular exercise program.
NOTE: Suunto Ambit2 cannot receive the heart rate belt signal
under water.
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TIP: Machine-wash the heart rate belt regularly after use to
avoid unpleasant odor and to ensure good data quality and
functionality. Only wash the textile strap.
Suunto Ambit2 supports ANT+TM compatible heart rate belts and
certain PODs. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list of
compatible ANT+ products.
11.5 Starting exercise
To start exercising:
1. Moisten the contact areas and put on the heart rate belt
(optional).
2. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
3.
Press [Next] to enter
4. Scroll the sport mode options with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]
and select a suitable mode with [Next]
5. The watch automatically starts searching for a heart rate belt
signal, if the selected sport mode uses a heart rate belt. Wait for
the watch to notify that the heart rate and/or GPS signal have
been found, or press [Start Stop] to select
continues to search the heart rate/GPS signal.
Once the heart rate/GPS signal has been found, the watch starts
showing and recording heart rate/GPS data.
6. Press [Start Stop] to start recording your exercise. To access the
options menu, keep [Next] pressed (see
in sport modes
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).
EXERCISE
.
Later
. The watch
11.2 Additional options
dst 0.00 km
00`00.00
avg 0`00 km
20.9.
Tuesday
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EXERCISE
[...............]
[...............]
Running
[...............]
[...............]
11.6 During exercise
Suunto Ambit2 gives you additional information during your
exercise. The additional information varies depending on the sport
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mode you have selected, see . You will also get more information, if
you use a heart rate belt and GPS during exercise.
Suunto Ambit2 allows you to define what information you want to
see on the display. For information on customizing the displays,
see .
Here are some ideas on how to use the watch during exercise:
•
Press [Next] to see additional displays.
•
Press [View] to see additional views.
•
To avoid accidentally stopping your log recording or making
unwanted laps, lock the buttons by keeping [Light Lock] pressed.
•
Press [Start Stop] to pause recording. The pause will be shown in
your log as a lap mark. To resume recording, press [Start Stop]
again.
11.6.1 Recording tracks
Depending on the sport mode you have selected, your Suunto
Ambit2 allows you to record various information during exercise.
If you are using GPS while recording a log, Suunto Ambit2 will also
record your track and you can view it in Movescount. When you are
recording your track, the recording icon and the GPS icon are shown
on the upper part of the display.
11.6.2 Making laps
During your exercise, you can make laps either manually or
automatically by setting the autolap interval in Movescount. When
you are making laps automatically, Suunto Ambit2 records the laps
based on the distance you have specified in Movescount.
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To make laps manually, press [Back Lap] during the exercise.
Suunto Ambit2 shows you the following information:
•
top row: split time (duration from the start of the log)
•
middle row: lap number
•
bottom row: lap time
NOTE:
The exercise summary always shows at least one lap, your
exercise from start to finish. The laps you have made during the
exercise are shown as additional laps.
11.6.3 Recording altitude
Your Suunto Ambit2 stores all your movements in altitude between
the start and stop time of the log. If you are engaged in an activity
in which your altitude changes, you can record the altitude changes
and view the stored information later.
NOTE:
By default, altitude measurement is based on FusedAlti.
For more information, see 9.8 FusedAlti.
To record altitude:
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1.
Make sure that the Altimeter profile is activated.
2. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
3.
Press [Next] to select EXERCISE.
4. Scroll the sport modes with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select
a suitable mode with [Next].
5. Wait for the device to notify that the heart rate and/or GPS
signal have been found, or press [Start Stop] to select Later. The
device continues to search the heart rate/GPS signal. Press [Start
Stop] to start recording the log.
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Cycling
Mountaine...
Alpine skii...
Trekking
Triathlon
NAVIGATI...
EXERCISE
LOGBOOK
TIMERS
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11.6.4 Setting altitude during exercise
1. 2. 3.
Altitude
28 m
ALTITUDE...
[...............]
[...............]
Most of the sport modes allow you to set your altitude manually
during exercise.
To set your altitude during exercise:
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the
options menu.
2.
Scroll to ALTITUDE with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
3. Set your altitude using [Start Stop] and [Light Lock].
4. Accept with [Next].
11.6.5 Using compass during exercise
You can activate the compass and add it to a custom sport mode
during your exercise.
To use the compass during exercise:
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the
options menu.
2.
Scroll to
3.
Scroll to Compass with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
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ACTIVATE
with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
4. The compass is shown as the last display on the custom sport
ACTIVATE
[...............]
[...............]
Compass
[...............]
[...............]
mode.
To deactivate the compass, go back to
menu and select
11.6.6 Using interval timer
End compass
.
ACTIVATE
in the options
You can add an interval timer to each custom sport mode in
Movescount. To add the interval timer to a sport mode, select the
sport mode and go to
Advanced settings
. The next time you
connect your Suunto Ambit2 to your Movescount account, the
interval timer will be synchronized to the watch.
You can specify the following information in the interval timer:
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•
interval types (HIGH and LOW interval)
•
the duration or distance for both interval types
•
the number of times the intervals are repeated
NOTE: If you do not set the number of repetitions for the
intervals in Movescount, the interval timer will continue until it has
been repeated 99 times.
To activate/deactivate the interval timer:
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the
options menu.
2.
Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
3.
Scroll to Interval with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
4.
Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to set the interval timer On/Off
and accept with [Next].
When the interval timer is active, the interval icon is shown on
the top of the display.
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ACTIVATE
[...............]
[...............]
Interval ti...
[...............]
[...............]
11.6.7 Navigating during exercise
If you want to run a route or to a point of interest (POI), you can
select the respective default sport mode (Run a Route, Run a POI)
from the
EXERCISE
menu to begin navigating immediately.
You can also navigate a route or to a POI during your exercise in
other sport modes that have GPS activated.
To navigate during exercise:
1. While you are in a sport mode with GPS activated, keep [Next]
pressed to access the options menu.
2.
Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION.
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3.
NAVIGATE
[...............]
[...............]
POIs (Poin...
[...............]
[...............]
Scroll to POIs (Points of interest) or Routes with [Light Lock] and
select with [Next].
The navigation guidance is shown as the last display on the
selected sport mode.
To deactivate navigation, go back to
menu and select
End navigation
.
NAVIGATION
in the options
11.6.8 Finding back during exercise
Suunto Ambit2 automatically saves the starting point of your
exercise, if you are using GPS. During exercise, Suunto Ambit2
guides you back to the starting point (or to the location where the
GPS fix was established) with the Find back functionality.
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To find back to the starting point during exercise:
NAVIGATE
[...............]
[...............]
Find back
[...............]
[...............]
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the
options menu.
2.
Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION.
3.
Scroll to Find back with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
The navigation guidance is shown as the last display on the
selected sport mode.
11.6.9 Using Track back
With Track back, you can retrace your route at any point during an
exercise. Suunto Ambit2 creates temporary waypoints to guide you
back to your starting point.
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To track back during exercise:
NAVIGATE
[...............]
[...............]
Track back
[...............]
[...............]
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the
options menu.
2.
Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION.
3.
Scroll to Track back with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
You can now start navigating your way back the same way as
during route navigation. For more information about route
navigation, see
Track back
include GPS data. Follow the same procedure as in
a route
. Scroll to
8.4.3 During navigation
.
can also be used from the logbook with exercises that
8.4.2 Navigating
LOGBOOK
instead of
Routes
, and select a log to
start navigating.
11.6.10 Autopause
Autopause pauses the recording of your exercise when your speed is
less than 2 km/h. When your speed increases to more than 3 km/h,
the recording continues automatically.
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You can set autopause to on/off for each sport mode in
ACTIVATE
[...............]
[...............]
Autopause...
[...............]
[...............]
Autopause
Movescount. Alternatively, you can activate autopause during
exercise.
To set autopause on/off during exercise:
1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the
options menu.
2.
Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
3.
Scroll to Autopause with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
4.
Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to set autopause On/Off and
accept with [Next].
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11.7 Viewing logbook after exercise
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Saving
exercise
1. 2.
You can view the summary of your exercise after you have stopped
recording.
To stop recording and view the summary information:
1. Keep [Start Stop] pressed to stop and save the exercise.
Alternatively, you can press [Start Stop] to pause the recording.
After pausing the log, confirm stopping by pressing [Back Lap],
or continue recording by pressing [Light Lock]. After stopping
the exercise, save the log by pressing [Start Stop]. If you do not
want to save the log, press [Light Lock].
2. Press [Next] to view the exercise summary.
You can also view the summaries of all your saved exercises in the
logbook. In the logbook the exercises are listed according to time
and the latest exercise is shown first. The logbook can store
approximately 15 hours of exercises with the best GPS accuracy and
1 second recording interval.
To view the summary of your exercise in the logbook:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
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2.
4.
Running
22.3.2013
20:48
LOGBOOK
[...............]
[...............]
20.9.
Tuesday
16:30
Scroll to LOGBOOK with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. Your
current recovery time is shown.
3. Scroll the exercise logs with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select
a log with [Next].
4. Browse the summary views of the log with [Next].
11.7.1 Memory left indicator
If more than 50 % of the watch memory has not been synchronized,
Suunto Ambit2 displays a reminder when you enter the logbook.
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Sync your
Moves
Memory used
75%
The reminder is not displayed once the unsynced memory is full and
Suunto Ambit2 begins overwriting old logs.
11.7.2 Dynamic exercise summary
The dynamic exercise summary shows the active fields from your
exercise as a summary. You can browse the summary views with
[Next].
The information shown on the summary depends on the sport
mode you used, and whether you used a heart rate belt or GPS.
By default, all the sport modes include the following information:
•
sport mode name
•
time
•
date
•
duration
•
laps
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NOTE: If you select cumulative ascent/decent as a display option,
LOGBOOK
[...............]
[...............]
the data will only be shown if you have also selected best GPS
accuracy. For more information about GPS accuracy, see 8.1.3 GPS
accuracy and power saving.
TIP: You can access more detailed data in Movescount.
11.7.3 Recovery time
Suunto Ambit2 always shows your current cumulative recovery time
from all your saved exercises. The recovery time indicates how long
it takes for you to fully recover and be ready to exercise with full
intensity. As your recovery time decreases or increases, the watch
updates it in real time.
To view your current recovery time:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2.
Scroll to LOGBOOK with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
3. The recovery time is shown on the display.
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NOTE: The recovery time is shown only if it is longer than 30
minutes.
11.8 Using planned moves
You can plan individual moves or use training programs and
download them to your Suunto Ambit2 . With planned moves, your
Suunto Ambit2 guides you to reach your training targets. Store up
to 60 planned moves in your watch.
To use a planned move:
1.
Plan individual moves under MY MOVES or use (or create) a
training program under PLAN & CREATE in Movescount.com and
add the program to your planned moves.
2. Resync with Movescount.com to download planned moves to
your watch.
3. Follow daily guidance as well as the guidance during your
planned moves to reach your targets.
To start a planned move:
1. Press [Next] to check your watch to see if you have a planned
target for the day.
2. If you have multiple planned moves for the day, press [View] to
see each move target.
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30 km
240 min
Today 2/2
75 min
Running
Today 1/2
3. Press [Start Stop] to start a planned move or press [Next] again
79bpm 189bpm
to return to TIME mode.
During a planned move, your Suunto Ambit2 provides guidance
based on speed or heart rate:
Your Suunto Ambit2 also indicates when 50% and 100% of your
planned target is complete.
When your target is complete or you have a rest day, future targets
are indicated by weekday if the next planned move is within a week
or by date of it is more than a week away:
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15 km
75 min
13.10
35 min
Running
Friday
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