SUUNTO AMBIT2 R 2.0 User Manual

SUUNTO AMBIT2 R 2.0
USER GUIDE
2020-10-13
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1. SAFETY............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Display icons and segments..................................................................................................................... 6
3. Using buttons.................................................................................................................................................7
3.1. Using backlight and button lock....................................................................................................8
4. Getting started.............................................................................................................................................. 9
5. Customizing your Suunto Ambit2...........................................................................................................10
5.1. SuuntoLink.........................................................................................................................................10
5.2. Movescount..................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3. Custom sport modes..................................................................................................................... 10
5.4. Suunto app........................................................................................................................................ 11
5.5. Suunto Apps..................................................................................................................................... 11
5.6. Inverting display..............................................................................................................................12
5.7. Adjusting display contrast.............................................................................................................12
6. Using Time mode........................................................................................................................................14
6.1. Changing time settings.................................................................................................................. 14
6.2. Using GPS timekeeping................................................................................................................16
7. Timers............................................................................................................................................................. 17
7.1. Activating stopwatch....................................................................................................................... 17
7.2. Using stopwatch.............................................................................................................................. 17
7.3. Countdown timer.............................................................................................................................18
8. Using sport modes..................................................................................................................................... 19
8.1. Sport modes......................................................................................................................................19
8.2. Additional options in sport modes.............................................................................................19
8.3. Using heart rate belt..................................................................................................................... 20
8.4. Putting on heart rate belt.............................................................................................................20
8.5. Starting exercise............................................................................................................................. 21
8.6. During exercise.............................................................................................................................. 22
8.6.1. Recording tracks.................................................................................................................22
8.6.2. Making laps.........................................................................................................................23
8.6.3. Recording altitude............................................................................................................. 23
8.6.4. Using compass during exercise.....................................................................................24
8.6.5. Using interval timer...........................................................................................................25
8.6.6. Navigating during exercise............................................................................................. 25
8.6.7. Finding back during exercise..........................................................................................26
8.6.8. Using Track back............................................................................................................... 27
8.6.9. Autopause........................................................................................................................... 27
8.7. Viewing logbook after exercise..................................................................................................28
8.7.1. Memory left indicator......................................................................................................... 29
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8.7.2. Dynamic exercise summary.............................................................................................29
8.7.3. Recovery time..................................................................................................................... 30
9. FusedSpeed................................................................................................................................................. 31
10. Navigation...................................................................................................................................................33
10.1. Using GPS....................................................................................................................................... 33
10.1.1. Getting GPS signal.............................................................................................................33
10.1.2. GPS grids and position formats.....................................................................................33
10.1.3. GPS accuracy and power saving.................................................................................. 34
10.2. Checking your location...............................................................................................................34
10.3. POI navigation...............................................................................................................................35
10.3.1. Adding your location as a point of interest (POI)......................................................35
10.3.2. Navigating to a point of interest (POI)........................................................................ 36
10.3.3. Deleting a point of interest (POI)..................................................................................38
10.4. Route navigation...........................................................................................................................38
10.4.1. Adding a route................................................................................................................... 38
10.4.2. Navigating a route........................................................................................................... 39
10.4.3. During navigation..............................................................................................................41
10.4.4. Deleting a route................................................................................................................42
11. Using 3D compass.................................................................................................................................... 43
11.1. Calibrating compass...................................................................................................................... 43
11.2. Setting declination value.............................................................................................................44
11.3. Setting bearing lock......................................................................................................................45
12. Adjusting settings.....................................................................................................................................46
12.1. Service menu..................................................................................................................................48
13. Pairing POD/heart rate belt....................................................................................................................49
13.1. Using Foot POD.............................................................................................................................50
14. Icons..............................................................................................................................................................51
15. Care and maintenance............................................................................................................................53
15.1. Water resistance............................................................................................................................53
15.2. Charging the battery................................................................................................................... 53
15.3. Replacing HR belt battery.......................................................................................................... 54
specifications..........................................................................................................................55
16.1. Trademark....................................................................................................................................... 56
16.2. FCC compliance........................................................................................................................... 56
16.3. IC...................................................................................................................................................... 56
16.4. CE..................................................................................................................................................... 56
16.5. Copyright........................................................................................................................................56
16.6. Patent notice................................................................................................................................. 56
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16.7. Warranty.......................................................................................................................................... 57
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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: ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. OVEREXERTION MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
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.
CAUTION: DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE DAMAGED.
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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
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2. Display icons and segments

For a complete list of icons in Suunto Ambit2 R, see 14. Icons.
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BACK LAP
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3. Using buttons

Suunto Ambit2 R 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
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.
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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.

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 R 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:
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5. Customizing your Suunto Ambit2

5.1. SuuntoLink

Download and install SuuntoLink on your PC or Mac to update your watch software.
We strongly recommend updating your watch when a new software release is available. If an update is available, you are notified via SuuntoLink as well as the Suunto app.
Visit www.suunto.com/SuuntoLink for further information.
To update your watch software:
1. Plug your watch into the computer with the supplied USB cable.
2. Start SuuntoLink if it is not already running.
3. Click the update button in SuuntoLink.

5.2. Movescount

Movescount allows you to customize your watch to best meet your needs.
Start by installing SuuntoLink:
1. Go to www.suunto.com/suuntolink.
2. Download, install and open the latest version of SuuntoLink.
3. Follow the instructions to create your Movescount account.
4. Go to www.movescount.com and log in.
NOTE: The first time your Suunto Ambit2 R is connected to Movescount, the watch settings are transferred from the watch to your Movescount account. The next time you connect your Suunto Ambit2 R to your Movescount account, changes in settings and sport modes you make in Movescount and in the watch are automatically synchronized.

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 data appears on each display from a comprehensive list. You can customize, for example, sports-specific 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 o. 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.
dierent sport mode displays. You can choose which
You can transfer up to 10 dierent sport modes created in Movescount to your Suunto Ambit2 R. 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 Autoscroll. Activate the feature and
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define how long the displays are shown on your custom
ACTIVATE
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Hold to
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On
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sport mode in Movescount. You can turn Autoscroll on or o during exercise without any eect on your Movescount settings.
To set Autoscroll on/o 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 Autoscroll with [Start Stop] and select with [Next] .
4. Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to set Autoscroll
On/O and accept with [Next] .

5.4. Suunto app

With the Suunto app, you can further enrich your Suunto Ambit2 R experience by analyzing and sharing your trainings, connecting to partners and much more.
To pair your watch with Suunto app:
1. Download and install Suunto app on your compatible mobile device from the App Store,
Google Play in addition to several popular app stores in China.
2. Start Suunto app and sign in.
3. Plug your watch into the computer with the supplied USB cable.
4. Start SuuntoLink if it is not already running.
5. Follow the guidance in SuuntoLink.
All your training sessions will be synced to Suunto app via SuuntoLink.

5.5. Suunto Apps

Suunto Apps allow you to further customize your Suunto Ambit2 R. Visit Suunto App Zone in Movescount to 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 R:
find Apps, such as various timers and counters, available for your use. If you
1. Go to the PLAN & CREATE section in Movescount community and select App Zone to
browse existing Suunto Apps. To create your own App, go to the PLAN & CREATE section of your profile and select App Designer.
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2. Add Suunto App to a sport mode. Connect your Suunto Ambit2 R 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.

5.6. Inverting display

You can invert the display of your Suunto Ambit2 R 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 GENERAL settings.
3. Press [Next] to enter Tones/display.
4. Scroll to Invert display with [Start Stop] and accept with [Next] .
TIP: You can also invert the display of your Suunto Ambit2 R by keeping [View] pressed
while you are in TIME mode, a sport mode, navigating, or using the stopwatch and timers.

5.7. Adjusting display contrast

You can increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto Ambit2 R.
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.
3. 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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[...............]
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Tones/dis...
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Display co...
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6. Using Time mode

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] .
Setting time
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.
Setting date
The current date is shown on the top row of the TIME mode display.
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Date
[...............]
[...............]
Hold to
exit
Year
2014
Time/date
1. 2. 3.
Time
[...............]
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Hold to
exit
Dual time
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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 TIME mode display and you can access it by pressing [View] .
To set the dual time:
1. In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and Dual 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.
Setting alarm
You can use your Suunto Ambit2 R 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
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.
o with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] . Accept with [Next] .
When the alarm is switched on, the alarm symbol is shown on most of the displays.
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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 o in the settings.
NOTE: When snoozing, the alarm icon blinks in TIME mode.

6.2. Using GPS timekeeping

GPS timekeeping corrects the oset between your Suunto Ambit2 R 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
o 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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7. Timers

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.

7.2. Using stopwatch

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.
While the stopwatch is running, you can:
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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.
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. 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 TIME mode.

8.1. Sport modes

You can select a suitable sport mode from the predefined sport modes. Depending on the sport, dierent information is shown on the display during exercise. For example, the sport mode see 9. FusedSpeed.) The selected sport mode also aects exercise settings, such as HR limits, autolap distance and recording rate.
specifies whether FusedSpeedTM or plain GPS speed is used. (For more information,
In Movescount you can create more custom sport modes, edit the predefined sport modes and download them to your watch.
TIP: To quickly start a run with navigation, select the default sport mode RUN A ROUTE or RUN A POI. This takes you immediately to a list of the routes/POIs in your watch which you can choose from for your run.

8.2. Additional options in sport modes

When a sport mode is selected, keep [Next] pressed to access additional options to be used during your exercise:
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.
Select POIs (Points of interest) to navigate to a POI.
Select Routes to navigate a route.
Select Logbook to navigate a route of one of your saved logs with GPS data.
Select ACTIVATE to set the following features on or
o:
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Select Interval o/on to activate/deactivate interval timer. The interval timer can be added to custom sport modes in Movescount. For more information, see 8.6.5. Using interval timer.
Select Autopause o/on to activate/deactivate autopause.
Select Autoscroll
Select HR limits o/on to set the HR limits on or o. The heart rate limit values can be
o/on to activate/deactivate autoscroll.
specified in Movescount.
Select Compass o/on to activate/deactivate the compass. When the compass is activated during exercise, it is shown as an additional display after the sport mode.

8.3. Using heart rate belt

A heart rate belt can be used during exercise. When you use a heart rate belt, Suunto Ambit2 R 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
Peak Training Eect
defined heart rate limits
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:
Check that you are wearing the heart rate belt correctly (see 8.4. 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 watch (see 13. Pairing POD/heart rate belt).
Machine-wash the textile strap of the heart rate belt regularly.

8.4. Putting on heart rate belt

NOTE: Suunto Ambit2 R 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 doctors 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 R cannot receive the heart rate belt signal under water.
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 R supports ANT+TM compatible heart rate belts and certain PODs. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list of compatible ANT+ products.

8.5. 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 EXERCISE.
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 Later. The watch 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 8.2. Additional options in sport modes).
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8.6. During exercise

Suunto Ambit2 R gives you additional information during your exercise. The additional information varies depending on the sport mode you have selected, see Sport modes. You will also get more information, if you use a heart rate belt and GPS during exercise.
Suunto Ambit2 R allows you to define what information you want to see on the display. For information on customizing the displays, see 5.3. Custom sport modes.
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.

8.6.1. Recording tracks

Depending on the sport mode you have selected, your Suunto Ambit2 R allows you to record various information during exercise.
If you are using GPS while recording a log, Suunto Ambit2 R will also record your track and you can view it in Suunto app. When you are recording your track, the recording icon and the GPS icon are shown on the upper part of the display.
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8.6.2. 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 R records the laps based on the distance you have specified in Movescount.
To make laps manually, press [Back Lap] during the exercise.
Suunto Ambit2 R 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.

8.6.3. Recording altitude

Your Suunto Ambit2 R 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.
To record altitude:
1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu.
2. Press [Next] to select EXERCISE.
3. Scroll the sport modes with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select a suitable mode with
[Next] .
4. Wait for the watch to notify that the heart rate and/or GPS signal have been found, or
press [Start Stop] to select Later. The watch continues to search the heart rate/GPS signal.
Press [Start Stop] to start recording the log.
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Running
[...............]
[...............]
EXERCISE
[...............]
[...............]
ACTIVATE
[...............]
[...............]
Compass
[...............]
[...............]
Suunto Ambit2 R
NOTE: Suunto Ambit2 R uses GPS to measure altitude.

8.6.4. 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 ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
3. Scroll to Compass with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
4. The compass is shown as the last display on the custom sport mode.
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ACTIVATE
[...............]
[...............]
Interval ti...
[...............]
[...............]
Suunto Ambit2 R
To deactivate the compass, go back to ACTIVATE in the options menu and select End compass.

8.6.5. Using interval timer

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 R to your Movescount account, the interval timer will be synchronized to the watch.
You can specify the following information in the interval timer:
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/O and accept with [Next] .
When the interval timer is active, the interval icon is shown on the top of the display.

8.6.6. 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:
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NAVIGATE
[...............]
[...............]
POIs (Poin...
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATE
[...............]
[...............]
Find back
[...............]
[...............]
Suunto Ambit2 R
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.
3. 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 NAVIGATION in the options menu and select End navigation.

8.6.7. Finding back during exercise

Suunto Ambit2 R automatically saves the starting point of your exercise, if you are using GPS. During exercise, Suunto Ambit2 R guides you back to the starting point (or to the location where the GPS
To
find back to the starting point during exercise:
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.
fix was established) with the Find back functionality.
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NAVIGATE
[...............]
[...............]
Track back
[...............]
[...............]
Suunto Ambit2 R

8.6.8. Using Track back

With Track back, you can retrace your route at any point during an exercise. Suunto Ambit2 R creates temporary waypoints to guide you back to your starting point.
To track back during exercise:
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 10.4.3. During navigation .
Track back can also be used from the logbook with exercises that include GPS data. Follow the same procedure as in 10.4.2. Navigating a route. Scroll to LOGBOOK instead of Routes, and select a log to start navigating.

8.6.9. 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.
You can set autopause to activate autopause during exercise.
To set autopause
on/o 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/o for each sport mode in Movescount. Alternatively, you can
On/O and accept with [Next] .
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ACTIVATE
[...............]
[...............]
Autopause...
[...............]
[...............]
Autopause
14.2.2013
Saving
exercise
1. 2.
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8.7. Viewing logbook after exercise

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.
2. 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] .
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Running
22.3.2013
20:48
LOGBOOK
[...............]
[...............]
20.9.
Tuesday
16:30
Sync your
Moves
Memory used
75%
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8.7.1. Memory left indicator

If more than 50 % of the watch memory has not been synchronized, Suunto Ambit2 R displays a reminder when you enter the logbook.
The reminder is not displayed once the unsynced memory is full and Suunto Ambit2 R begins overwriting old logs.

8.7.2. Dynamic exercise summary

The dynamic exercise summary shows the active 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
NOTE: If you select cumulative ascent/decent as a display option, the data will only be shown if you have also selected best GPS accuracy. For more information about GPS accuracy, see 10.1.3. GPS accuracy and power saving.
fields from your exercise as a summary. You
TIP: You can access more detailed data in Suunto app.
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LOGBOOK
[...............]
[...............]
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8.7.3. Recovery time

Suunto Ambit2 R 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.
NOTE: The recovery time is shown only if it is longer than 30 minutes.
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9. FusedSpeed

FusedSpeedTM is a unique combination of GPS and wrist acceleration sensor readings for measuring your running speed more accurately. GPS signal is adaptively filtered based on wrist acceleration, giving more accurate readings at steady running speeds and a quicker response to changes in speed.
FusedSpeedTM will benefit you the most when you need highly reactive speed readings during training, for example, when running on uneven terrain or during interval training. If you temporarily lose GPS signal, for example, because buildings block the signal, Suunto Ambit2 R is able to continue showing accurate speed readings with the help of the GPS calibrated accelerometer.
NOTE: FusedSpeedTM is meant for running and other similar type of activities.
TIP: To get the most accurate readings with FusedSpeedTM, only glance shortly at the watch when needed. Holding the watch in front of you without moving it reduces the accuracy.
FusedSpeedTM is activated automatically with the following sport modes:
running
trail running
treadmill
orienteering
track and
field
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floor ball
football (soccer)
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10. Navigation

10.1. Using GPS

Suunto Ambit2 R 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 R is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle.

10.1.1. Getting GPS signal

Suunto Ambit2 R activates GPS automatically when you select a sport mode with the GPS functionality, determine your location, or start navigating.
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.

10.1.2. 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 dierent way. You can change the position format in the watch settings under GENERAL / Format / Position format.
You can select the format from the following grids:
latitude/longitude is the most commonly used grid and has three dierent formats:
WGS84 Hd.d°
WGS84 Hd°m.m'
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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 R 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.

10.1.3. GPS accuracy and power saving

When customizing sport modes, you can 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
OK: ~ 60 sec
O: no GPS fix
fix interval, moderate power consumption
fix interval, lowest power consumption
define the GPS fix interval using the GPS accuracy

10.2. Checking your location

Suunto Ambit2 R allows you to check the coordinates of your current location using GPS.
To check your location:
1. Enter a sport mode that has GPS activated and keep [Next] pressed to access the options
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
Hold to
enter
options
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
Location
[...............]
[...............]
Save location
Latitude
Longitude
60.27182˚N
24.97227˚E
Suunto Ambit2 R
TIP: You can also check your location while you are recording an exercise by keeping [Next] pressed to access the options menu.

10.3. POI navigation

10.3.1. Adding your location as a point of interest (POI)

Suunto Ambit2 R 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.
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 in Movescount. The pre-defined icons are listed in 14. Icons.
To save a location as a POI:
1. Enter a sport mode that has GPS activated and keep [Next] pressed to access the options
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.
pre-defined list, or freely name the POIs
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7. 8.
CURRENT
DEFINE
Hold to
enter
options
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
Suunto Ambit2 R
TIP: You can create POIs in Movescount by selecting a location on a map or inserting the coordinates. POIs in your Suunto Ambit2 R and in Movescount are always synchronized when you connect the watch to Movescount.

10.3.2. Navigating to a point of interest (POI)

Suunto Ambit2 R includes GPS navigation which allows you to navigate to a destination stored as a POI.
NOTE: You can also navigate when you are recording an exercise, see 8.6.6. Navigating
during exercise.
To navigate to a POI:
1. Enter a sport mode that has GPS activated and keep [Next] pressed to access the options
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
calibrate it. For more information, see 11.1. Calibrating compass. After activating the
compass, the watch starts searching for a GPS signal and displays GPS found after
acquiring the signal.
6. Start navigating to the POI. The watch displays the following information:
7. indicator showing the direction to your target (see further explanation below)
pre-defined
first time, you need to
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Hold to
enter
options
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
POIs (Poin...
[...............]
[...............]
1 POIs
99 free
Building 01
6. 7.
Navigate
[...............]
[...............]
At destination
Building 1
Building 01
dst 100m
dst 3.2km
Building 01
dst 3.2km
Building 01
dst 3.2km
Building 01
Suunto Ambit2 R
8. your distance from the target
9. The watch informs you that you have arrived at your target.
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.
While moving (>4 km/h), the watch shows you the direction to the 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.
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Hold to
enter
options
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
POIs (Poin...
[...............]
[...............]
1 POIs
99 free
Building 01
6.
Delete
[...............]
[...............]
Delete?
Yes
No
Suunto Ambit2 R

10.3.3. Deleting a point of interest (POI)

To delete a POI:
1. Enter a sport mode that has GPS activated and keep [Next] pressed to access the options
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 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.
NOTE: When you delete a POI in Movescount and synchronize your Suunto Ambit2 R,
the POI is deleted from the watch but only disabled in Movescount.

10.4. Route navigation

10.4.1. 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 R and upload it to Movescount, see 8.6.1. Recording tracks.
To add a route:
1. Go to www.movescount.com. Follow the instructions on how to import or create a route.
2. Activate SuuntoLink and connect your Suunto Ambit2 R to your computer with the Suunto
USB cable. The route is transferred automatically to the watch.
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NOTE: Make sure that the route you want to transfer to your Suunto Ambit2 R has been
selected in Movescount.

10.4.2. Navigating a route

You can navigate a route you have downloaded to your Suunto Ambit2 R from Movescount, see 10.4.1. Adding a route.
NOTE: You can also navigate as a sport mode, see 8.6.6. Navigating during exercise.
To navigate a route:
1. Enter a sport mode that has GPS activated and keep [Next] pressed to access the options
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] .
6. Press [Next] to select Navigate.
7. If you selected a waypoint in the middle of the route, Suunto Ambit2 R 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
R navigates the route forward (from the first to the last waypoint). If you selected the last
waypoint as the starting point, Suunto Ambit2 R 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 11.1. Calibrating compass. 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.
first waypoint as the starting point, Suunto Ambit2
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Hold to
enter
options
1. 2. 3.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
Routes
[...............]
[...............]
1 routes
Route01 (3..
Routes Route01
BEGIN
END
WP01
Navigate
View
4. 5.
6. 7. 8.
Direction
Forwards
Backwards
GPS
Found
9. 10.
Approaching
BEGIN
Continue to
WP01
At destination
END
Suunto Ambit2 R
To skip a waypoint on a route:
1. While you are navigating a route, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu.
2. Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION.
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1. 2. 3.
NAVIGATION
[...............]
[...............]
NAVIGATION
Skip wayp...
[...............]
[...............]
BEGIN
dst 100m
WP01
dst 200m
1. 2. 3.
Suunto Ambit2 R
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.

10.4.3. 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 GENERAL / Map.
3. waypoint navigation view
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
(4) The closest POI is shown as an icon.
(5) scale on which the full track view is shown
first and last waypoint on the route
NOTE: In the full track view the north is always upwards.
Waypoint navigation view
The waypoint navigation view shows you the following information:
(1) arrow pointing to the direction of the next waypoint
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dst 200m
WP01
dst 200m
WP01
(1) (2) (3)
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(2) your distance to the next waypoint
(3) the next waypoint you are headed towards

10.4.4. 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 Suuntolink and connect your Suunto Ambit2 R 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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Suunto Ambit2 R

11. Using 3D compass

Suunto Ambit2 R 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.
The compass is a temporary display that needs to be activated.
To activate the compass:
1. While in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
3. Scroll to COMPASS with [Start Stop] and select with [Next] .
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 8.6.4. Using compass during exercise.

11.1. Calibrating compass

COMPASS mode asks you to calibrate the compass before you start using it. If you have already calibrated the compass and want to re-calibrate it, you can access the calibration option in the options menu.
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.
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If the calibration is successful, the text CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL is displayed. If the calibration does not succeed, the text CALIBRATION FAILED is displayed. To retry the calibration, press [Start Stop] .

11.2. 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 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 declination value to 0 degrees.
To set the declination value:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Press [Next] to enter GENERAL.
3. Scroll to Compass using [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
4. Scroll to Declination with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .
5. Turn the declination
6. Set the declination value with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] .
7. Press [Next] to accept the setting.
o by selecting –, or select W (west) or E (east).
fields pull. Because magnetic North and true
o by setting the
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GENERAL
[...............]
[...............]
Compass
[...............]
[...............]
20.9.
Tuesday
16:30
GENERAL
Declination
[...............]
[...............]
COMPASS
Declination Declination
1. 2. 3.
4. 5-6. 7.
2. 3.
273˚
NW
273˚
NW
214˚
SW
4.
273˚
NW
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TIP: You can also enter the compass settings by keeping [View] pressed in COMPASS
mode.

11.3. 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.
2. Press [Back Lap] to lock the current degree displayed on the 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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12. Adjusting settings

To access and adjust the settings:
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll the menu with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] .
3. Press [Next] to enter a setting.
4. Press [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] to adjust the setting values.
5. Press [Back Lap] to return to the previous view in the settings, or keep [Next] pressed to exit the options menu.
You can access the following settings:
PERSONAL
BIRTH YEAR
Weight
Max HR
GENDER
GENERAL FORMATS
LANGUAGE
UNIT SYSTEM
Metric
Imperial
Advanced: Allows you to customize a mix of imperial and metric settings according to
your own liking in Movescount.
Position format:
WGS84 Hd.d°
WGS84 Hd°m.m'
WGS84 Hd°m's.s
UTM
MGRS
British (BNG)
Finnish (ETRS-TM35FIN)
Finnish (KKJ)
Irish (IG)
Swedish (RT90)
Swiss (CH1903)
UTM NAD27 Alaska
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UTM NAD27 Conus
UTM NAD83
NZTM2000
Time format: 12 h or 24 h
Date format: dd.mm.yy, mm/dd/yy
Time/date
GPS timekeeping: on or
Dual time: hours and minutes
Alarm:
Time: hours and minutes
Date: year, month, day
on/o, hours and minutes
o
TONES/DISPLAY
Invert display: inverts the display coloring
Button lock
Time mode lock: Button lock in TIME mode.
Actions only: Start and options menus are locked.
All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in Night mode.
Sport mode lock: Button lock in sport modes.
Actions only: [Start Stop] , [Back Lap] and the options menu are locked during
exercise.
All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in Night mode.
Tones:
All on: button tones and system tones are activated
Buttons
All
Backlight: Mode:
Normal: The backlight is switched on for a few seconds when you press [Light Lock]
O: only system tones are activated
o: all tones are o
and when the alarm sounds.
O: The backlight is not switched on by pressing a button or when the alarm sounds.
Night: The backlight is switched on for a few seconds when you press any button and when the alarm sounds. Using the Night mode significantly reduces battery duration.
Toggle: The backlight is switched on when you press [Light Lock] . It stays on until you
press [Light Lock] again.
Brightness: Adjust backlight brightness (percentage).
Display contrast: Adjust the display contrast (in percentages).
Compass
Calibration: Start compass calibration.
Declination: Set the compass declination value.
Map
Orientation
Heading up: Displays the zoomed-in map with the heading pointing up.
North up: Displays the zoomed-in map with the north pointing up.
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NOTE: The alarm will sound even when all tones are o.
PAIR
HR belt: Pair a HR belt.
Foot POD: Pair a foot POD.

12.1. Service menu

To access the service menu, keep [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] pressed simultaneously until the watch enters the service menu.
The service menu includes the following items:
INFO:
Version: shows the current software and hardware version of your Suunto Ambit2 R.
TEST:
LCD test: allows you to test that the LCD works properly.
ACTION:
Power
GPS reset: allows you to reset GPS.
o: allows you to put the watch into deep sleep.
NOTE: POWER OFF is a low power state. Connect the USB cable (with power source) to wake up the watch. The initial setup wizard starts. However, prior values are not erased, so you just need to confirm each step.
NOTE: The watch switches to power saving mode when it is static for 10 minutes. The watch re-activates when moved.
NOTE: Service menu content is subject to change without notice during updates.
Resetting GPS
In case the GPS unit cannot find a signal, you can reset GPS data in the service menu.
To reset GPS:
1. In the service menu, scroll to ACTION with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next] .
2. Press [Light Lock] to scroll to GPS reset and enter with [Next] .
3. Press [Start Stop] to confirm GPS reset, or press [Light Lock] to cancel.
NOTE: Resetting GPS resets GPS data, compass calibration values and recovery time. However, your recorded logs will not be removed.
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PAIR
[...............]
[...............]
HR belt
[...............]
[...............]
HR belt
[...............]
[...............]
PAIR
PAIR
Hold belt
next to device
<30cm/
0.98ft
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13. Pairing POD/heart rate belt

Pair your Suunto Ambit2 R with an optional Suunto heart rate belt or Foot POD to receive additional speed, distance, and cadence information during exercise. Other ANT+ heart rate belts or foot PODs can also be used. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list of compatible ANT+ products.
The heart rate belt and/or POD included in your Suunto Ambit2 R package are already paired. Pairing is required only if you want to use a new heart rate belt or a POD with the watch.
To pair a POD/heart rate belt:
1. Activate the POD/heart rate belt:
2. Heart rate belt: moisten the contact areas and put on the belt.
3. Foot POD: shake
4. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
5. Scroll to PAIR with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next] .
6. Scroll the accessory options with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] .
7. Press [Next] to select a POD or heart rate belt and start pairing.
8. Hold your Suunto Ambit2 R close to the POD/belt (<30 cm) and wait for the watch to notify
that the POD/belt has been paired. If the pairing fails, press [Start Stop] to retry, or [Light Lock] to return to the pairing setting.
briefly or strike shoe (with POD) on the ground.
TIP: You can also activate the heart rate belt by moistening and pressing both electrode
contact areas.
Troubleshooting: Heart rate belt pairing fails
If the heart rate belt pairing fails, try the following:
Check that the strap is connected to the module.
Check that you are wearing the heart rate belt correctly (see 8.4. Putting on heart rate belt).
Check that the electrode contact areas of the heart rate belt are moist.
For more information on pairing PODs, see the POD user guides.
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13.1. Using Foot POD

When using a foot POD, the POD is auto calibrated by GPS at short intervals during exercise. However, the foot POD always remains the source of speed and distance when it is paired and active for the given sport mode.
Foot POD auto calibration is on by default. It can be turned o in the sport mode options menu under ACTIVATE, if the Foot POD is paired and is used for the selected sport mode.
NOTE: Foot POD refers to both Suunto Foot POD Mini and any other ANT+ foot POD.
For more accurate speed and distance measurements, you can manually calibrate the foot POD. Perform the calibration on an accurately measured distance, for instance, on a 400 meter running track.
To calibrate foot POD with Suunto Ambit2 R:
1. Attach foot POD to your shoe. For more information, see user guide for the foot POD you
are using.
2. Choose a sport mode (for example Running) in the start menu.
3. Start running at your usual pace. When you cross the starting line, press [Start Stop] to
start the recording.
4. Run a distance of 800–1000 meters (about 0.500–0.700 miles) at your usual pace (for
example two laps on a 400 meter track).
5. Press [Start Stop] when you reach the
6. Press [Back Lap] to stop recording. After stopping the exercise, save the log by pressing
[Start Stop] . If you do not want to save the log, press [Light Lock] . Scroll with [Next] through summary views, until you reach the distance summary. Adjust the distance shown on the display to the actual distance you ran with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] . with [Next] .
7. Confirm the POD calibration by pressing [Start Stop] . Your foot POD has now been
calibrated.
finish line to pause the recording.
Confirm
NOTE: If the foot POD connection was unstable during the calibration exercise, you might not be able to adjust the distance in the distance summary. Make sure that foot POD is attached properly according to instructions and try again.
If you are running without a foot POD, you can still get running cadence from the your wrist. Running cadence measured from wrist is used together with FusedSpeed and is always on for
specific sport modes including running, trail running, treadmill, orienteering, and track and field.
If a foot POD is found at start of an exercise, running cadence measured from wrist is overwritten by foot POD cadence.
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14. Icons

For example the following icons are displayed in Suunto Ambit2 R:
chronograph
settings
GPS signal strength
pairing
heart rate
sport mode
alarm
interval timer
button lock
battery
current screen
button indicators
up/increase
next/confirm
down/decrease
sunrise
sunset
POI icons
The following POI icons are available in Suunto Ambit2 R:
building/home
car/parking
camp/camping
food/restaurant/cafe
lodging/hostel/hotel
water/river/lake/coast
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mountain/hill/valley/cli
forest
crossroad
sight
begin
end
geocache
waypoint
road/trail
rock
meadow
cave
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15. Care and maintenance

Handle the unit with care – do not knock or drop it.
Under normal circumstances the watch will not require servicing. After use, rinse it with fresh water, mild soap, and carefully clean the housing with a moist soft cloth or chamois.
For more information on care and maintenance of the unit, refer to the comprehensive range of support materials, including Questions and Answers and instruction videos, available at www.suunto.com. There you can also post questions directly to Suunto Contact Center or get instructions on how to get your product repaired by an authorized Suunto Service, if needed. Do not repair the unit yourself.
Alternatively, you may contact Suunto Contact Center at the phone number listed on the last page of this document. Suunto’s qualified customer support sta will help you and, if needed, troubleshoot your product during the call.
Use only original Suunto accessories - damage caused by non-original accessories is not covered by warranty.

15.1. Water resistance

Suunto Ambit2 R is water resistant to 50 meters/164 feet/5 bars. The meter value relates to an actual diving depth and is tested in the water pressure used in the course of the Suunto water resistance test.
NOTE: Water resistance is not equivalent to functional operating depth. The water resistance marking refers to static air/water tightness withstanding showers, bathing, swimming, poolside diving and snorkeling.
To maintain water resistance, it is recommended to:
never use the watch for other than intended use.
contact an authorized Suunto service, distributor or retailer for any repairs.
keep the watch clean from dirt and sand.
never attempt to open the case yourself.
avoid subjecting the watch to rapid air and water temperature changes.
always clean your watch with fresh water if subjected to salt water.
never knock or drop the watch.

15.2. Charging the battery

The duration on a single charge depends on how Suunto Ambit2 R is used and in what conditions. Low temperatures, for example, reduce the duration of a single charge. In general, the capacity of rechargeable batteries decreases over time.
NOTE: In case of abnormal capacity decrease due to defective battery, Suunto warranty covers the battery replacement for 1 year or for at maximum 300 charging times, whichever comes first.
The battery icon indicates the charge level of the battery. When the battery charge level is less than 10 %, the battery icon blinks for 30 seconds. When the battery charge level is less than 2 %, the battery icon blinks continuously.
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Charge the battery by attaching it to your computer with the supplied USB cable, or charge with a USB-compatible wall charger. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to fully charge an empty battery.
TIP: Go to Movescount to change the GPS fix interval of your sport modes to save battery
life. For more information, see 10.1.3. GPS accuracy and power saving.

15.3. Replacing HR belt battery

Replace the battery as illustrated here:
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16. Technical specifications
General
operating temperature: -20° C to +60° C/-5° F to +140° F
battery charging temperature: 0° C to +35° C/+32° F to +95° F
storage temperature: -30° C to +60° C/-22° F to +140° F
weight: 70 g/2.47 oz
water resistance (watch): 50 m/164 ft/5 bar
water resistance (HR belt): 20 m/66 ft
lens: mineral crystal glass
power: rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery life: ~ 8 - 25 hours depending on selected GPS accuracy
Memory
waypoints: max. 100
Radio receiver
Suunto ANT and ANT+TM compatible
communication frequency:
ANT+ > 2.457 GHz
ANT > 2.465 GHz
modulation method GFSK
range: ~2 m/6 ft
Altimeter
display range: -500 m9999 m/-1640 ft32800 ft
resolution: 1 m/3 ft
Chronograph
resolution: 1 s until 9:59'59, after that 1 min
Compass
resolution: 1 degree/18 mils
GPS
technology: SiRF star IV
resolution: 1 m/3 ft
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16.1. Trademark

Suunto Ambit2 R, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved.

16.2. FCC compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product has been tested to comply with FCC standards and is intended for home or oce use.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Suunto could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

16.3. IC

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

16.4. CE

Suunto Oy hereby declares that this wristop computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

16.5. Copyright

Copyright © Suunto Oy. All rights reserved. Suunto, Suunto product names, their logos and other Suunto brand trademarks and names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. This document and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of clients to obtain knowledge and information regarding the operation of Suunto products. Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy. While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied. This document content is subject to change at any time without notice. The latest version of this documentation can be downloaded at www.suunto.com.

16.6. Patent notice

This product is protected by pending patent applications and their corresponding national rights: US 11/169,712, US 12/145,766, US 61/649,617, US 61/649,632, FI20116231, USD 603,521, EP 11008080, EU designs 001296636-0001/0006, 001332985-0001 or 001332985-0002 USD 29/313,029, USD 667,127, (HR belt: US 7,526,840, US 11/808,391, US 13/071,624, US 61/443,731). Additional patent applications have been
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16.7. Warranty

SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY
Suunto warrants that during the Warranty Period Suunto or a Suunto Authorized Service Center (hereinafter Service Center) will, at its sole discretion, remedy defects in materials or workmanship free of charge either by a) repairing, or b) replacing, or c) refunding, subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty is only valid and enforceable in the country of purchase, unless local law stipulates otherwise.
Warranty Period
The Limited Warranty Period starts at the date of original retail purchase. The Warranty Period is two (2) years for display devices. The Warranty Period is one (1) year for accessories including but not limited to PODs and heart rate transmitters, as well as for all consumable parts.
The capacity of rechargeable batteries decreases over time. In case of abnormal capacity decrease due to defective battery, Suunto warranty covers the battery replacement for 1 year or for at maximum 300 charging times, whichever comes
first.
Exclusions and Limitations
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
1. a. normal wear and tear, b) defects caused by rough handling, or c) defects or damage
caused by misuse contrary to intended or recommended use;
2. user manuals or any third-party items;
3. defects or alleged defects caused by the use with any product, accessory, software and/or
service not manufactured or supplied by Suunto;
This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if item:
1. has been opened beyond intended use;
2. has been repaired using unauthorized spare parts;
Service Center;
3. serial number has been removed, altered or made illegible in any way, as determined at
the sole discretion of Suunto;
4. has been exposed to chemicals including but not limited to mosquito repellents.
Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted or error free, or that the Product will work with any hardware or software provided by a third party.
modified or repaired by unauthorized
Access to Suunto warranty service
You must have proof of purchase to access Suunto warranty service. For instructions how to obtain warranty service, visit www.suunto.com/support. If you have questions or doubts, a comprehensive range of support materials is available there, or you can post a question directly to Suunto Contact Center. Alternatively, you may contact Suunto Contact Center at the phone number listed on the last page of this document. Suunto’s support sta will help you and, if needed, troubleshoot your product during the call.
qualified customer
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Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws, this Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. Suunto shall not be liable for special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of anticipated benefits, loss of data, loss of use, cost of capital, cost of any substitute equipment or facilities, claims of third parties, damage to property resulting from the purchase or use of the item or arising from breach of the warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict tort, or any legal or equitable theory, even if Suunto knew of the likelihood of such damages. Suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service.
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Index
activating...................................................... 17
adding.......................................................... 38
adding current location........................... 35
additional options...................................... 19
adjusting display contrast........................ 12
after exercise..................................... 28 , 29
autopause................................................... 27
autoscroll...................................................... 10
backlight......................................................... 8
battery.................................................. 53 , 54
bearing......................................................... 45
bearing lock................................................ 45
button lock..................................................... 8
buttons............................................................ 7
calibrating........................................... 43 , 50
charging....................................................... 53
charging the battery................................... 9
compass....................................... 24 , 43, 44
countdown timer........................................ 18
custom sport modes................................. 10
deactivating................................................. 17
declination value....................................... 44
deleting................................................ 38 , 42
display contrast.......................................... 12
during exercise........................... 22 , 24, 25
dynamic summary..................................... 29
finding back................................................ 26
Foot POD..................................................... 49
Foot POD Mini........................................... 50
GPS............................................................... 33
GPS accuracy............................................. 34
GPS timekeeping....................................... 16
grids.............................................................. 33
heart rate belt..................................... 20, 49
HR belt......................................................... 54
icons.............................................................. 51
interval timer............................................... 25
inverting display......................................... 12
laps......................................................... 17 , 23
location........................................................ 34
logbook........................................................ 28
maintenance............................................... 53
memory left indicator............................... 29
Movescount.................................................. 11
navigating............................. 25 , 26, 36, 39
pairing.......................................................... 49
pausing.......................................................... 17
POD.............................................................. 49
point of interest (POI)................ 35 , 36, 38
position formats......................................... 33
recording altitude...................................... 23
recording tracks........................................ 22
recovery time............................................. 30
resetting........................................................ 17
route.............................................. 38 , 39, 42
service menu.............................................. 48
settings........................................... 14 , 16, 46
sport mode............................ 21 , 22, 28, 29
sport modes......................................... 10 , 19
starting exercise......................................... 21
stopwatch..................................................... 17
Suunto App................................................... 11
Suunto App Designer................................. 11
Suunto App Zone........................................ 11
Suunto Foot POD...................................... 50
time................................................................ 14
time mode.................................................... 14
time settings......................................... 14 , 16
timers............................................................. 18
Track back................................................... 27
using.............................................................. 17
waypoints............................................ 38 , 39
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