Suunto Essential Instruction Manual
SUUNTO ESSENTIAL
USER GUIDE
1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 5
2 Welcome ........................................................................................... 7
3 Introduction ...................................................................................... 8
4 Getting started ................................................................................. 9
5 General settings ............................................................................. 13
5.1 Changing units ....................................................................... 13
5.2 Changing general settings ..................................................... 13
5.2.1 Button tone .................................................................... 14
5.2.2 Tone guides .................................................................... 14
5.2.3 Backlight ......................................................................... 15
5.2.4 Language ........................................................................ 15
5.2.5 Activating button lock ................................................... 16
6 Using time mode ............................................................................ 17
6.1 Changing time settings .......................................................... 18
6.1.1 Setting time .................................................................... 18
6.1.2 Setting date .................................................................... 18
6.1.3 Setting dual time ............................................................ 18
6.1.4 Setting sunrise and sunset times ................................... 19
6.2 Using stopwatch ..................................................................... 20
6.3 Using countdown timer ......................................................... 21
6.4 Setting alarm .......................................................................... 22
7 Using ALTI & BARO mode .............................................................. 24
7.1 How Alti & Baro works ........................................................... 24
7.1.1 Getting correct readings ................................................ 25
7.1.2 Getting incorrect readings ............................................. 25
7.2 Setting profiles and reference values ................................... 26
7.2.1 Matching profile to activity ........................................... 27
7.2.2 Setting profiles ............................................................... 27
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7.2.3 Setting reference values ................................................ 27
7.3 Using weather trend indicator .............................................. 28
7.4 Activating storm alarm .......................................................... 29
7.5 Using altimeter profile ........................................................... 30
7.5.1 Using altitude difference measurer .............................. 31
7.5.2 Recording logs ................................................................ 32
7.6 Using barometer profile ........................................................ 34
7.6.1 Recording logs ................................................................ 36
7.7 Using automatic profile ......................................................... 37
7.8 Using depth meter profile ..................................................... 37
7.8.1 Recording logs in depth meter profile .......................... 38
8 Using compass mode ...................................................................... 40
8.1 Getting correct readings ........................................................ 40
8.1.1 Calibrating compass ....................................................... 40
8.1.2 Setting declination value ............................................... 42
8.2 Using compass ........................................................................ 44
8.2.1 Using bearing tracking .................................................. 45
9 Using memory ................................................................................ 46
9.1 Alti-baro memory ................................................................... 46
9.2 Viewing and locking logs ....................................................... 46
9.2.1 Viewing logs ................................................................... 47
9.2.2 Locking and unlocking logs ........................................... 48
9.3 Choosing recording interval .................................................. 48
10 Care and support .......................................................................... 50
10.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................. 50
10.2 Replacing battery ................................................................. 51
10.3 Getting support .................................................................... 53
11 Specifications ................................................................................ 54
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11.1 Icons ...................................................................................... 54
11.2 Technical data ...................................................................... 56
11.3 Warranty ............................................................................... 57
11.4 CE .......................................................................................... 59
11.5 Patent notice ........................................................................ 59
11.6 Trademark ............................................................................ 59
11.7 Copyright .............................................................................. 59
Index .................................................................................................. 61
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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.
Safety precautions:
WARNING: DO NOT USE FOR SCUBA DIVING.
WARNING:
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.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAPID TEMPERATURE CHANGES.
CAUTION:
ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY
DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND.
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CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT.
CAUTION: TREAT AS ELECTRONIC WASTE.
CAUTION: DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP.
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2 WELCOME
"For nearly 80 years Suunto has provided accurate, reliable
information to people in need of it. Our instruments enable our
users to reach their goals more effectively and get more out of their
sports experience. Our products are often very critical to the user.
Therefore we at Suunto take pride in maintaining highest quality
standards for our products."
Founded in 1936, Suunto is the world leader in precision compasses,
dive computers and wristop altimeters. Trusted by climbers, divers
and explorers on every continent, Suunto Outdoor instruments
deliver legendary design, accuracy and dependability. In 1987,
Suunto pioneered the first dive computer, followed by the first
Altimeter-Barometer-Compass watch in 1998. Suunto remains the
foremost choice of today's outdoor professional. To learn more
about Suunto products and the people who use them, visit
www.suunto.com.
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3 INTRODUCTION
Suunto Essential brings together an altimeter, barometer and an
electronic compass in one package. It also has clock, stopwatch and
calendar functions.
This User Guide explains the features, how they work, and how you
access them. In addition, we have included examples of how you
can use them in real life situations.
Each main chapter explains a mode and its views. It also gives you
information on how to set and use these views.
Suunto Essential gives you readings on time, barometric pressure
and altitude. Additional information is given for every reading so
that you can make the most of your favorite outdoor activities.
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4 GETTING STARTED
Basic settings
Press any button and your Suunto Essential will activate. You are
then prompted to set the language, units (imperial or metric), time
and date. Use the upper right [+] button and lower right [- Light]
button to change the settings. Accept and move to the next menu
item by pressing the right middle [Mode] button. You can always
return to the preceding menu item by pressing the lower left [View]
button. When the settings are set as you want, you can start using
the basic time features of your Suunto Essential.
NOTE: You need to set the altimeter, barometer and compass
to get correct readings. Please refer to the User Guide for detailed
information on setting these properly.
Modes
Your Suunto Essential has three modes:
COMPASS
The enabled mode is indicated by a rectangle around the mode
. These modes are explained in detail in the User Guide.
TIME, ALTI & BARO
and
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name. You switch between the main modes with the right middle
[Mode] button. Try it!
Views
Each mode has a set of views that you access with the lower left
[View] button. Views are presented in the lower part of the display.
Views contain supplementary information about the enabled mode,
for example, viewing seconds as supplementary information in the
TIME mode. Some views are also interactive.
Suunto Essential has four interactive views:
•
Stopwatch (TIME mode)
•
Countdown timer (TIME mode)
•
Log recorder (ALTI & BARO mode)
•
Altitude difference measurer (ALTI & BARO mode)
When interactive views are enabled, you can start, stop and restart
them with the upper left [Start Stop] button and reset them by
keeping the upper right [+] button pressed. Enter the stopwatch in
TIME mode and try it out!
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Menu
In MENU you can change values, change the general settings and
units, or view logs stored in the logbook. To enter MENU, keep the
middle right [Mode] button pressed while in the TIME, ALTI & BARO
or COMPASS mode. The segments in the outer part of the display
indicate your transition time. Exit MENU by pressing the upper left
[Start Stop] button. Whenever an exit option is available in MENU,
this is indicated with an "X" on the screen next to the [Start Stop]
button. Get familiar with entering and exiting MENU!
Backlight
You can activate the backlight in any mode by pressing the lower
right [- Light] button. The backlight turns off automatically after 5
seconds. If you want to see the backlight when you are in
you need to activate it in the TIME, ALTI & BARO or COMPASS
MENU
,
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mode before entering MENU. The backlight will return to normal
when you return to a mode.
Button lock
You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping the
lower right [-Light] button pressed.
NOTE: You can change views and use the backlight when the
button lock is activated.
Changing values
To change a setting, you have to be in MENU. To enter MENU, keep
the right middle [Mode] button pressed down in the TIME,
ALTI&BARO or COMPASS mode. Any changes you make in MENU
take effect immediately. For example, if you enter TIME-DATE in
MENU and change the time from 12:30 to 11:30 and exit. The time
will be set to 11:30.
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5 GENERAL SETTINGS
Before you start to use your Suunto Essential, it's a good idea to set
the measurement units and general settings according to your
preferences. General settings are changed in MENU.
5.1 Changing units
In UNITS you select the measurement units, including:
•
TIME : 24h/12h
•
DATE: dd.mm/mm.dd
•
TEMPERATURE : °C/°F (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
•
AIR PRESSURE: hPa/inHg
•
ALTITUDE: meters/feet
To enter UNITS in MENU:
1.
Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed in the TIME , ALTI &
BARO or COMPASS mode.
2.
Scroll down to UNITS using [- Light].
3. Enter with [Mode].
To change units:
1.
In UNITS, scroll between the list items using [+] and [- Light].
2. Enter with [Mode].
3. Change the values using [+] and [- Light], accept with [Mode].
4.
Exit MENU with [Start Stop].
5.2 Changing general settings
In GENERAL you set the general settings, including:
•
BUTTON TONE: on/off
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TONE GUIDE: on/off
•
BACKLIGHT: light button/any button
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LANGUAGE: English, French, Spanish, German
To enter GENERAL in MENU:
1.
Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed in the TIME , ALTI &
BARO or COMPASS mode.
2.
Scroll down to GENERAL using [- Light].
3. Enter with [Mode].
5.2.1 Button tone
In BUTTON TONE you turn the button tone on or off. A button tone
is emitted every time a button is pressed, confirming an action.
1.
In GENERAL, select BUTTON TONE.
2. Switch the button tone on or off with [+] and [- Light].
5.2.2 Tone guides
In TONE GUIDE you turn the tone guides on or off. You will hear
tone guides when:
•
You change a setting value
•
You set the altitude reference value
•
You start or stop the log recorder
•
You mark an altitude point while you are recording logs
•
You start or stop the stopwatch
•
The device switches between the ALTIMETER and BAROMETER
profile when you are using the AUTOMATIC profile.
To turn tone guides on or off:
1.
In GENERAL, select TONE GUIDES.
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2. Switch the tone guides on or off with [+] and [- Light].
5.2.3 Backlight
In BACKLIGHT you switch between two different light features: any
button and light button.
To set the backlight to normal or night use:
1.
In GENERAL, select BACKLIGHT.
2.
Switch the backlight between LIGHT BUTTON and ANY BUTTON
with [+] and [- Light].
When LIGHT BUTTON has been selected, you can activate the
backlight with [- Light]. The backlight is turned off automatically
after 5 seconds. If you want to see the backlight when you are in
the MENU, you need to activate it in the TIME, ALTI & BARO or
COMPASS
be activated until you exit
When
every time you push a button.
mode before entering the
ANY BUTTON
MENU
has been selected, the backlight is activated
MENU
.
. The backlight will then
5.2.4 Language
LANGUAGE
In
user interface (English, German, French or Spanish).
To choose a language:
1.
GENERAL
In
2. Select a language from the list with [+] and [- Light].
you choose the language of your Suunto Essential
LANGUAGE
, select
.
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5.2.5 Activating button lock
You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping [-Light]
pressed down. When the button lock is activated, it is indicated
with a lock symbol .
NOTE: You can change views and use the backlight when the
button lock is activated.
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6 USING TIME MODE
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The TIME mode handles time measurement.
With [View] you can scroll through the following views:
•
Date: current weekday and date
•
Seconds: seconds as numbers
•
Dual time: time in another time zone
•
Sunrise and sunset : time of sunrise and sunset at a specific
location
•
Stopwatch: sport timer
•
Countdown timer: alarm goes off after a set duration
•
Empty: no additional view
NOTE:
off after 2 hours in idle state to save battery. Activate by reentering the view.
The seconds view in the lower panel of the screen turns
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6.1 Changing time settings
You change the time settings in MENU.
To enter time settings in MENU:
1.
Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed down.
2.
Scroll down to TIME-DATE using [- Light].
3. Enter with [Mode].
6.1.1 Setting time
In TIME you set the time.
To set the time:
1.
In TIME-DATE, select TIME.
2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [Light].
6.1.2 Setting date
DATE
In
you set the month, day and year.
To set the date:
1.
TIME-DATE
In
2. Change the year, month and day values with [+] and [- Light].
To change the format in which the time is displayed, see
5.1 Changing units
6.1.3 Setting dual time
DUAL TIME
In
zone.
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you can set the time for a location in a different time
, select
.
DATE
.
To set dual time:
1.
In TIME-DATE, select DUAL TIME.
2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [-
Light].
NOTE: We recommend that you set the current time at your
current location as the main time because the alarm clock emits
alarms according to the main time.
Possible real life situation: Knowing the time at home
You are traveling abroad and you set the dual time to be the time
at home. The main time is the time at your current location. Now
you always know the local time and you can quickly check what
time it is at home.
6.1.4 Setting sunrise and sunset times
In SUNRISE you select a reference city that your Suunto Essential
uses to give you sunrise and sunset times.
To set sunrise and sunset times:
1.
In MENU, select SUNRISE.
2. Scroll through the locations with [+] and [-Light].
3. Select a location with [Mode].
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NOTE: If you want to set the sunrise and sunset times for a
location that is not listed in your device, select another reference
city from the same time zone. Select the closest city north or south
from your location.
Possible real life situation: Hiking close to Toronto
You’re hiking in Algonquin, a huge national park north of Toronto.
You want to know when the sun sets, so that you know when to
start putting up your tent for the night. You choose “Toronto” as
your reference sunrise-sunset city. Your Suunto Essential now tells
you when the sun will set.
6.2 Using stopwatch
The stopwatch measures time. Its resolution is 0.1 seconds.
To use the stopwatch:
1.
In the TIME mode, select the stopwatch view.
2. Start, stop and restart the stopwatch with [Start Stop].
3. Keep [+] pressed to reset the stopwatch.
Possible real life situation: Timing the 100m dash
Your friend is training for a running competition, and needs to
know how long it takes him to run the 100 m dash. You start the
stopwatch the instant he breaks from the blocks. You stop the
stopwatch the instant he crosses the finish line. The result: 11.3
seconds. Not bad!
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