Suunto Ambit 2R - 2.0 User Guide

SUUNTO AMBIT2 R 2.0
USER GUIDE
1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 5
2 Display icons and segments ............................................................. 7
3 Using buttons ................................................................................... 8
3.1 Using backlight and button lock ........................................... 10
4 Getting started ............................................................................... 11
5 Customizing your Suunto Ambit2 R .............................................. 13
5.1 Connecting to Movescount .................................................... 13
5.2 Updating your Suunto Ambit2 R ........................................... 14
5.3 Custom sport modes .............................................................. 15
5.4 Suunto Apps ........................................................................... 17
5.5 Inverting display ..................................................................... 18
5.6 Adjusting display contrast ..................................................... 19
6 Using Time mode ........................................................................... 21
6.1 Changing time settings .......................................................... 21
6.2 Using GPS timekeeping .......................................................... 26
7 Timers .............................................................................................. 28
7.1 Activating stopwatch ............................................................. 28
7.2 Using stopwatch ..................................................................... 29
7.3 Countdown timer ................................................................... 30
8 Using sport modes .......................................................................... 32
8.1 Sport modes ............................................................................ 32
8.2 Additional options in sport modes ........................................ 33
8.3 Using heart rate belt .............................................................. 34
8.4 Putting on heart rate belt ...................................................... 35
8.5 Starting exercise ..................................................................... 37
8.6 During exercise ....................................................................... 38
8.6.1 Recording tracks ............................................................. 39
8.6.2 Making laps .................................................................... 39
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8.6.3 Recording altitude ......................................................... 40
8.6.4 Using compass during exercise ...................................... 43
8.6.5 Using interval timer ....................................................... 44
8.6.6 Navigating during exercise ............................................ 45
8.6.7 Finding back during exercise ......................................... 46
8.6.8 Using Track back ............................................................ 47
8.6.9 Autopause ...................................................................... 48
8.7 Viewing logbook after exercise ............................................. 50
8.7.1 Memory left indicator .................................................... 51
8.7.2 Dynamic exercise summary ............................................ 52
8.7.3 Recovery time ................................................................. 53
8.8 Using planned moves ............................................................. 54
9 FusedSpeed ..................................................................................... 57
10 Navigation .................................................................................... 60
10.1 Using GPS .............................................................................. 60
10.1.1 Getting GPS signal ........................................................ 60
10.1.2 GPS grids and position formats ................................... 61
10.1.3 GPS accuracy and power saving .................................. 63
10.2 Checking your location ........................................................ 63
10.3 POI navigation ...................................................................... 64
10.3.1 Adding your location as a point of interest (POI)
.................................................................................................. 64
10.3.2 Navigating to a point of interest (POI) ....................... 67
10.3.3 Deleting a point of interest (POI) ................................ 70
10.4 Route navigation .................................................................. 73
10.4.1 Adding a route ............................................................. 73
10.4.2 Navigating a route ....................................................... 74
10.4.3 During navigation ........................................................ 78
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10.4.4 Deleting a route ........................................................... 80
11 Using 3D compass ......................................................................... 81
11.1 Calibrating compass ............................................................. 82
11.2 Setting declination value ..................................................... 83
11.3 Setting bearing lock ............................................................. 85
12 Adjusting settings ........................................................................ 87
12.1 Service menu ........................................................................ 90
13 Pairing POD/heart rate belt ......................................................... 93
13.1 Using Foot POD .................................................................... 95
14 Icons .............................................................................................. 97
15 Care and maintenance ............................................................... 100
15.1 Water resistance ................................................................. 100
15.2 Charging the battery .......................................................... 101
15.3 Replacing HR belt battery .................................................. 103
16 Technical specifications .............................................................. 104
16.1 Trademark .......................................................................... 105
16.2 FCC compliance .................................................................. 105
16.3 IC ......................................................................................... 106
16.4 CE ........................................................................................ 106
16.5 Copyright ............................................................................ 106
16.6 Patent notice ...................................................................... 107
16.7 Warranty ............................................................................. 107
Index ................................................................................................ 111
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1 SAFETY

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.
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
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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.
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CAUTION:
DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE

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 R, see
14 Icons
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3 USING BUTTONS

BACK LAP
START STOP
NEXT
LIGHT LOCK
VIEW
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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
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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 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:
1.
2.
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Language
English
Step 1/4
Units
30
%
100
%
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3.
4.
5.

5 CUSTOMIZING YOUR SUUNTO AMBIT2 R

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 R to Movescount and customize the watch to best meet your needs.
TIP: Connect to Movescount to get the latest software to your
Suunto Ambit2 R, 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 R 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 R is connected to

5.2 Updating your Suunto Ambit2 R

You can update your Suunto Ambit2 R software automatically in Movescount.
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NOTE: When you update your Suunto Ambit2 R software, all the
existing logs are automatically moved to Movescount and deleted from the watch.
To update your Suunto Ambit2 R software:
1. Go to www.movescount.com/moveslink and install the
Moveslink application.
2. Connect your Suunto Ambit2 R 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 R. 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 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 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].
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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
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 R. 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 R:
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
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.

5.5 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
3.
Press [Next] to enter
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4.
Scroll to
Invert display
GENERAL
Tones/display
with [Start Stop] and accept with [Next].
settings.
.
4.
1. 2. 3.
GENERAL
[...............]
[...............]
Tones/dis...
[...............]
[...............]
Invert disp...
[...............]
[...............]
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Tones/di...
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TIP:
You can also invert the display of your Suunto Ambit2 R 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 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.
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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.
TIME
mode display and you can access it by
GENERAL
, then to
Time/date
and
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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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 and recording rate.
In Movescount you can create more custom sport modes, edit the predefined sport modes and download them to your watch.
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9 FusedSpeed
.) The selected sport mode also
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
Select
NAVIGATION
Track back
to access the following options:
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 Select Routes to navigate a route.
to navigate to a POI.
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Select Logbook to navigate a route of one of your saved logs with GPS data.
Select ACTIVATE to set the following features on or off:
Select Interval off/on to activate/deactivate interval timer. The interval timer can be added to custom sport modes in Movescount. For more information, see
timer
.
Select Autopause off/on to activate/deactivate autopause. Select Autoscroll off/on to activate/deactivate autoscroll. Select HR limits off/on to set the HR limits on or off. The
8.6.5 Using interval
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.

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 defined heart rate limits
Peak Training Effect
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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
PODheart rate belt
Machine-wash the textile strap of the heart rate belt regularly.
).
).
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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 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 R 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 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
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
sport modes
).
EXERCISE
.
Later
. The watch
8.2 Additional options in
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EXERCISE
[...............]
[...............]
Running
[...............]
[...............]

8.6 During exercise

Suunto Ambit2 R 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 R 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.

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 Movescount. When you are recording your track, the recording icon and the GPS icon are shown on the upper part of the display.

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.
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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.
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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
[...............]
[...............]
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NOTE:
Suunto Ambit2 R uses GPS to measure altitude.

8.6.4 Using compass during exercise

ACTIVATE
[...............]
[...............]
Compass
[...............]
[...............]
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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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/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...
[...............]
[...............]

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:
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

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 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.

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.
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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
10.4.3 During navigation
.
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.
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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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8.7 Viewing logbook after exercise

14.2.2013
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].

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.
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Sync your
Moves
Memory used
75%
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 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 10.1.3 GPS accuracy and power saving.
TIP: You can access more detailed data in Movescount.

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.
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NOTE: The recovery time is shown only if it is longer than 30
minutes.

8.8 Using planned moves

You can plan individual moves or use training programs and download them to your Suunto Ambit2 R. With planned moves, your Suunto Ambit2 R 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 R provides guidance based on speed or heart rate:
Your Suunto Ambit2 R 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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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.
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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.
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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.

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 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 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.
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10.1.3 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

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
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.
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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. The pre-defined icons are listed in
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.
14 Icons
.
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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
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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 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 pre-defined 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 first time, you need to
calibrate it. For more information, see
11.1 Calibrating compass
.
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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:
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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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
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.

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].
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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.
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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
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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
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 R 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 R has been selected in Movescount.
8.6.1 Recording tracks
.
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10.4.2 Navigating a route

You can navigate a route you have downloaded to your Suunto Ambit2 R from Movescount, see
NOTE:
You can also navigate as a sport mode, see
10.4.1 Adding a route
.
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].
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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 first waypoint as the starting point, Suunto Ambit2 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 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.
11.1 Calibrating compass
.
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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
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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.

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
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

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 Moveslink 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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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].
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For information on using compass during exercise, see
compass during exercise
.
8.6.4 Using

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 re­calibrate 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
FAILED
is displayed. To retry the calibration, press [Start Stop].
CALIBRATION

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 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.
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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 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 off by selecting --, or select W (west) or E (east).
6. Set the declination value with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock].
7. Press [Next] to accept the setting.
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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.

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.
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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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12 ADJUSTING SETTINGS

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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
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o
Metric
o
Imperial
o
Advanced: Allows you to customize a mix of imperial and metric settings according to your own liking in Movescount.
Position format:
o
WGS84 Hd.d°
o
WGS84 Hd°m.m'
o
WGS84 Hd°m's.s
o
UTM
o
MGRS
o
British (BNG)
o
Finnish (ETRS-TM35FIN)
o
Finnish (KKJ)
o
Irish (IG)
o
Swedish (RT90)
o
Swiss (CH1903)
o
UTM NAD27 Alaska
o
UTM NAD27 Conus
o
UTM NAD83
o
NZTM2000
Time format
Date format Time/date
GPS timekeeping
Dual time
Alarm
Time: hours and minutes
: hours and minutes
: on/off, hours and minutes
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: 12 h or 24 h : dd.mm.yy, mm/dd/yy
: on or off
Date: year, month, day TONES/DISPLAY
Invert display: inverts the display coloring
Button lock
o
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.
o
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:
o
All on: button tones and system tones are activated
o
Buttons Off: only system tones are activated
o
All off: all tones are off
Backlight: Mode:
Normal: The backlight is switched on for a few seconds when
you press [Light Lock] and when the alarm sounds.
Off: 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.
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Toggle: The backlight is switched on when you press [Light
Lock]. It stays on until you press [Light Lock] again.
o
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
o
Heading up: Displays the zoomed-in map with the heading pointing up.
o
North up: Displays the zoomed-in map with the north pointing up.
NOTE: The alarm will sound even when all tones are off.
PAIR
HR belt
Foot POD
: Pair a HR belt.
: 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.
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The service menu includes the following items:
INFO:
o
Version: shows the current software and hardware version of your Suunto Ambit2 R.
TEST:
o
LCD test: allows you to test that the LCD works properly.
ACTION:
o
Power off: allows you to put the watch into deep sleep.
o
GPS reset: allows you to reset GPS.
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.
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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:
and recovery time. However, your recorded logs will not be removed.
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Resetting GPS resets GPS data, compass calibration values

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:
Heart rate belt: moisten the contact areas and put on the belt.
Foot POD: shake briefly or strike shoe (with POD) on the ground.
2. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.
3.
Scroll to
4. Scroll the accessory options with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock].
5. Press [Next] to select a POD or heart rate belt and start pairing.
6. 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.
PAIR
with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
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PAIR
[...............]
[...............]
HR belt
[...............]
[...............]
HR belt
[...............]
[...............]
PAIR
PAIR
Hold belt
next to device
<30cm/
0.98ft
2. 3. 4.
5. 6.
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.
).
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For more information on pairing PODs, see the POD user guides.

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 off 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).
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5. Press [Start Stop] when you reach the finish line to pause the
recording.
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]. Confirm with [Next].
7. Confirm the POD calibration by pressing [Start Stop]. Your foot
POD has now been calibrated.
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
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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
mountain/hill/valley/cliff
forest
crossroad
sight
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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 staff will help you and, if needed, troubleshoot your product during the call.
Use only original Suunto accessories - damage caused by non­original accessories is not covered by warranty.
TIP:
Remember to register your Suunto Ambit2 R in MySuunto at www.suunto.com/register to get personalized support for your needs.

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
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