Suunto M3 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GETTING STARTED WITH SUUNTO M3 ...........................................................3

1.1.GETTING FAMILIAR WITH SUUNTO M3 .....................................................3

1.2.FIRST STEPS WITH SUUNTO M3 ................................................................4

2. USING RACE TIMER ..........................................................................................5

2.1.SYNCHRONIZING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER ...........................................6

2.2.ADDING A SPLIT TIME MARK DURING THE RACE ...................................6

2.3.USING THE BUTTON LOCK .........................................................................7

3. DETERMINING FAVORED END OF START LINE .............................................8

4. CALCULATING COURSE TO NEXT MARK .....................................................10

5. USING CHRONO AND SETTING ALARMS ......................................................12

5.1.USING CHRONO .........................................................................................12

5.2.SETTING AN ALARM ..................................................................................12

6. CUSTOMIZING SUUNTO M3 ............................................................................14

6.1.CHANGING GENERAL SETTINGS ............................................................14

6.2.CHANGING TIMER SETTINGS ...................................................................14

7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................15

7.1.WATER RESISTANCE ................................................................................15

7.2.REPLACING THE BATTERY ......................................................................16

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................19

9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS ...............................................................................20

10. LIMITS OF LIABILITY ........................................................................................21

11. AFTER SALES SERVICE ..................................................................................22

1. GETTING STARTED WITH SUUNTO M3

This instruction manual guides you to use all the features of the Suunto M3, a wristop computer designed for competetive boat racing.

1.1. GETTING FAMILIAR WITH SUUNTO M3

The Suunto M3 has two main displays: the Time and Timer displays. You can switch between the displays by long pressing (more than 1 seconds) the MODE button. The picture below shows the Suunto M3 button assignments:

CHRONO

MODE

UP (START/STOP)

ENTER

DOWN (SYNC)

1.2. FIRST STEPS WITH SUUNTO M3

Taking the Suunto M3 into use the first time is simple: all you need to do is set the current date and time:

1. While the Suunto M3 is displaying time, press the ENTER button to open the menu.

2. Use the UP or DOWN button to select the Time item from the menu.

3. Press ENTER to select the highlighted item.

4. Again, select Time and press ENTER.

5. Adjust the full hours by pressing the UP/ DOWN buttons.

6. Press ENTER to accept and to move forward.

7. Press MODE to return to the time view.

After setting the time, select Date from the menu and repeat the above. Your Suunto M3 is now ready for use.

2. USING RACE TIMER

The Suunto M3 helps you to optimize the timing for the race start so that you can cross the start line at the right time. This helps you get ahead of your opponents and avoid turbulence from the other boats in front of you.

TIP: While waiting for the race start, you can use the Suunto M3 chronograph to estimate the time to reach the start line by taking practice starts. The race timer helps you to follow the official race start countdown.

1. Long press the MODE button to switch to the Timer view.

2. Press ENTER and select Start time.

3. Enter the countdown time with the UP/DOWN buttons. For example, if the official signal is given 5 minutes before the start, enter 5.

4. At the official signal, press UP to start the countdown on the Suunto M3.

TIP: You can set the timer to repeat the countdown. This is useful if there are several race starts, for example, for different boat classes. Long press ENTER

to turn the repeat on/off. This can be done both when the timer is running or when it is stopped. After the start, long pressing DOWN turns the repeat off and allows you to view the actual race time.

TIP: You can stop the timer with a long press of the UP button. Now press UP

to start the timer again or long press UP to reset the timer if the start is

recalled/rerun for some reason.

5. When the countdown timer reaches 00:00, Suunto M3 starts displaying the elapsed

race time. Long press UP to stop the race time.

TIP: You can also set the countdown timer to start automatically to count to

predefined date and time. To set the timer, press ENTER and select Count to

from the menu.

2.1. SYNCHRONIZING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER

Suunto M3 allows you to synchronize the timer to the official countdown even after the countdown has started. This is very useful if you are distracted when the official 5 minute signal is given, causing a delay in starting the timer in Suunto M3. Once the timer is running, synchronizing is done as follows:

1. Wait and be prepared to the next official signal (such as the 4 or 1 minute signal).

2. At the signal, immediately press the DOWN button. The timer jumps downward to the full minute and continues the countdown.

TIP: By default, pressing DOWN makes the timer jump downward to the nextfull minute (for example, from 03.50 to 03.00 and from 03.20 to 03.00). You can also set Suunto M3 to synchronize to the closest full minute (for

example, from 03:50 to 04:00). See section 6.2 for how to do this setting.

2.2. ADDING A SPLIT TIME MARK DURING THE RACE

You can store split times, for example, when you pass a mark during the race. The stored times can be viewed after the race with the Logbook.

1. While the race time is running, press ENTER and select Add mark to store a split time.

2. The new split time and the time elapsed from the previous split time are shown on the display briefly.

3. After the race, press ENTER and select Logbook to view the stored marks.

NOTE: Up to 10 separate logs can be stored in the Suunto M3 memory. When the memory is full, a new log automatically replaces the oldest log in the memory.

2.3. USING THE BUTTON LOCK

In order to prevent accidental off synchronization of the race timer, you can activate or switch off the Suunto M3 button lock by pressing first the ENTER and then the CHRONO button within 3 seconds. Note that the key lock only disables the following actions: starting the race timer, stopping the countdown or race time and synchronizing the countdown.

3. DETERMINING FAVORED END OF START LINE

Before a race starts, the wind direction may have shifted and is no longer aligned with the starting line. The Suunto M3 helps you to determine the favored end of the start line.

15°

1.Head to wind and check your bearing from the boat compass.

Example: bearing to wind is 15°.

2.Adjust the Suunto M3 rotating bezel so that the upwind bearing is parallel to the black triangle on the inner ring.

75°

3.Steer the boat along the starting line and check your bearing from the boat compass.

Example: the bearing is 75°.

4.Find the bearing on the Suunto M3 rotating bezel and refer to the inner ring:

• if the bearing is on the plus (+) sector,

75°

you are steering towards the favored end of the starting line

• if the bearing is on the minus (-) sector, you are steering away from the favored end of the starting line

Example: the 75° bearing is on the plus (+) sector, meaning that you are heading towards the favored end.

4. CALCULATING COURSE TO NEXT MARK

Setting the bearing to the next mark on the race is sometimes difficult due to poor visibility. Suunto M3 allows you to calculate the bearing to the next race marker in advance, before you reach the turning point. This way you can steer to the correct direction as soon as possible. The calculation is based on the standard turning angles (30°, 45°, 60°) depending on the race course.

1.Steer directly toward the first mark and check your current bearing from the boat compass.

Example: the bearing to the first mark is 15°.

2.Adjust the Suunto M3 rotating bezel so that your bearing is parallel to the black triangle on the inner ring.

3. Find the appropriate turning angle degree from the inner ring and read the bearing to the following mark from the Suunto M3 rotating bezel.

For example, if your course was 15° and the turning angle to the next mark is 60° to the left, the bearing to the next mark is 255°.

4. After passing the first mark, follow the new bearing and repeat the calculation to the next mark.

255°

5. USING CHRONO AND SETTING ALARMS

You can use the Suunto M3 as a chronograph or as a too l to remind you of important events with alarms.

5.1. USING CHRONO

You can use the chronograph in both the Time and the Timer displays.

1. Press the MODE button so that 0:00,0 is displayed on the bottom row.

2. Press CHRONO to start the chrono. TIP: You can switch between the Time display and the Timer display without disturbing a running chrono by long pressing the MODE button.

3. Press CHRONO to stop the chrono.

4. Press CHRONO again to reset the chrono.

5.2. SETTING AN ALARM

You can set up to 3 different alarms to remind you of important events. When an alarm is set, is displayed in the lower right corner of the display.

1. In the Time display, press ENTER and select Alarm from the menu.

2. Select one of the 3 alarms and press ENTER.

3. Set the alarm to On.

4. Set the time and date for the alarm with the UP/DOWN buttons. Press ENTER to

accept the values.

TIP: If you leave the date empty, the alarm will go off every day at the same time. If the date is set, the you will get one alarm on the specified date and the alarm is then set to off.

6. CUSTOMIZING SUUNTO M3

You can customize the Suunto M3 settings to fit your personal preferences.

6.1. CHANGING GENERAL SETTINGS

1. Press ENTER in the Time display and select General from the menu.

2. Select the setting you want to change:

• Tones: sets the key tones on/off

• Light: adjusts the backlight. There are three different settings:

• Normal: the light switches on for 7 seconds with a long press of the CHRONO button or when an alarm is activated

• Off: the light does not switch on at all

• Night use: the light switches on for 7 seconds when you press any of the buttons

• Units: changes the way time and date are shown.

• Contrast: adjusts the display contrast.

6.2. CHANGING TIMER SETTINGS

1. Press ENTER in the Timer display and select Settings from the menu.

2. Select the setting you want to change and press ENTER

• Repeat: the timer countdown is restarted if the setting is On.

• Tones: With TONE SEQ you can define when a sound signal is given during countdown, for example, with every full ten minutes or with every 10 seconds. With My tone you can define a custom time for a signal. Note that the tone selections are independent from each other.

• Sync: The default setting is Down: when the DOWN button is pressed, the timer is set downwards to the next full minute. When set to Round, the timer is set to the closest full minute.

7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care of the Suunto M3

Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto M3. Protect it from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid rubbing your Suunto M3 against rough surfaces as this may scratch the face. If not in use, store the Suunto M3 in a clean, dry environment at room temperature. After use or exposure to salt water, flush the Suunto M3 with water to remove the salt. Turn the bezel ring and push the buttons while washing. Finally wipe your Suunto M3 clean and dry with a soft cloth. If there are persistent stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose your Suunto M3 to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the unit's seals, case and finish.

7.1. WATER RESISTANCE

Suunto M3 is water-resistant and tested with ISO (International Organization for Standardization, www.iso.ch) standard 2281. Suunto M3 is also marked with an indication of a test overpressure given as a depth in meters (30 m/100 feet). This, however, does not correspond to a diving depth but refers to the pressure at which the water overpressure test was conducted. This means that you cannot dive to a depth of 30 m/100 ft. with your Suunto M3. Rain, showering, swimming and other normal exposure to water will not affect the operation. However, do not press the buttons under water under any circumstances.

NOTE: The Suunto M3 is not meant for diving.

7.2. REPLACING THE BATTERY

Your Suunto M3 operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. A low-battery warning indicator is activated on the display when approximately 5–15 percent of the battery capacity is still available. When this occurs, you should replace the battery. However, extremely cold weather may activate the low b attery-warning indicator even when the battery is still fully operational. If the battery-warning indicator is activated in temperatures above 10°C (50°F), replace the battery.

NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight will significantly reduce battery life.

You can replace the batteries yourself as long as you do it properly to avoid any leakage of water into the battery compartment or computer. Always use original battery replacement kits that include a new battery, battery lid, opening tool and Oring. You can purchase the battery kits from official Suunto retailers.

NOTE: Change the battery at your own risk and use the original Suunto battery replacement kit. Suunto recommends you to have the batteries

changed in official Suunto services. NOTE: When replacing the battery, also replace the battery lid and O-ring. Never use the old ones.

To replace the battery:

1. Insert the opening tool or a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backside of your Suunto M3.

2. Turn the tool/coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker.

3. Remove the battery compartment cover and the O-ring, and discard them. Ensure that all surfaces are clean and dry.

4. Remove the old battery carefully.

5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment under the metal flap, with the positive side facing up.

6. With the O-ring in the correct position, replace the battery compartment cover and turn it with the tool/coin clockwise until it is aligned with the closed position marker. Make sure that the cover stays straight while turning it. Do not use force or press the cover excessively.

NOTE: Perform battery replacement with extreme care to ensure that your Suunto M3 remains water resistant. Careless battery replacement may void warranty.

WARNING: This Suunto product contains a Lithium cell. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, charge or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with manufacturer specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly.

Refer to the pictures on the following page when changing the battery.

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Operating temperature -20 C to + 50 C / -5 F to 120 F

• Storage temperature -30 C to + 60 C / -22 F to 140 F

• Weight 60 g

• Water-resistant 30 m/100 ft.

• Mineral crystal glass

• Aluminum case

• Replaceable battery CR2032. The battery life expectancy is approximately 12 months.

9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the operation of Suunto M3 products. Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy. While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied. Its content is subject to change at any time without notice. The latest version of this documentation can always be downloaded in www.suunto.com.

Trademarks

Suunto, Wristop Computer, Suunto M3, Replacing Luck, and their logos are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved.

CE compliance

The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89/ 336/EEC.

ISO 9001 compliance

Suunto's Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be ISO 9001 compliant in all SUUNTO Oy's operations (Quality Certificate No. 96-HEL-AQ-220).

Suunto Oy 4/2005

10.LIMITS OF LIABILITY

If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will, at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, for two (2) years from the date of its purchase. This warranty is only extended to the original purchaser and only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use while in the period of the warranty. It does not cover battery, battery replacement, damage or failures resulting from accidents, misuse, neglect, mishandling, alteration or modifications of the product, or any failure caused by operation of the product outside the scope of its published specifications, or any causes not covered by this warranty. There are no express warranties except as listed above. The client can exercise the right to repair under the warranty by contacting Suunto Oy's Customer Service department to obtain a repair authorization. Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the product. Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this instrument.

Disposal of the device

Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative.

11.AFTER SALES SERVICE

If a claim under warranty appears to be necessary, return the product, freight prepaid, to your Suunto dealer who is responsible for having your product repaired or replaced. Include your name, address, proof of purchase and/or service registration card, as required in your country. The claim will be honored and the product repaired or replaced at no charge and returned in what your Suunto dealer determines a reasonable amount of time, provided that all necessary parts are in stock. All repairs that are not covered under the terms of this warranty will be made at the owner's expense. This warranty is non-transferable from the original owner. If it is not possible to contact your Suunto dealer, contact your local Suunto distributor for further information. You can locate your local Suunto distributor in www.suunto.com.

Online warranty registration

Suunto’s dive computers and wristop computers can be registered online at www.suunto.com. With our new online warranty registration service, we've removed the need for paperwork and trips to the mailbox by making it possible to register your Suunto device online, in real time, either in the store when you buy it, or later at home. Registering your unit makes it quicker and easier for us to help you if you ever need to send your product for servicing, or if you need information about using your unit from our Global Help Desk. By typing in your device's serial number, our help desk and service professionals can find all the information required to give you the best possible service.Registration will also make it possible for us to contact you in case we have important safety information concerning your Suunto product.

COORDONNÉES DU SERVICE CLIENTÈLE

Suunto Oy Tél. +358 9 875870

Fax +358 9 87587301

Suunto USA Tél. 1 (800) 543-9124

Canada Tél. 1 (800) 776-7770

Centre d’appels pour l’Europe

Tél. +358 2 284 11 60

Questions relatives aux PC

softwarehelpdesk@suunto.com

Site Web Suunto www.suunto.com

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

1. MISE EN ROUTE DU SUUNTO M3 .........................................................................3

1.1.SE FAMILIARISER AVE C LE SUUNTO M3 ......................................................3

1.2.PREMIERS CON TACTS AVEC LE SUUNTO M 3 .............................................4

2. UTILISATION DU CHRONOGRAPHE DE COURSE ...............................................5

2.1.SYNCHRONIZING T HE COUNTDOWN TIMER ............................................... 6

2.2.SYNCHRONISATION DU COMPTE À REBOURS ...........................................7

2.3.UTILISATION DU BOUTON DE V ERROUILLAGE ........................................... 7

3. DÉTERMINER L'EXTRÉMITÉ DE LA LIGNE DE DÉPART LA PLUS FAVORABLE 8

4. CALCUL DE LA ROUTE JUSQU'À LA MARQUE SUIV AN TE ...............................10

5. UTILISATION DU CHRONO ET RÉGLAGE DES ALARMES ................................12

5.1.UTILISATION DU CHRONO ............................................................................ 12

5.2.RÉGLAGE D'UNE ALARME ............................................................................12

6. PERSONNALISATION DES RÉGLAGES DU M3 ..................................................14

6.1.CHANGEMENT D E S PARAMÈTRE S GÉNÉRAUX ........................................14

6.2.MODIFICATION DES RÉGLAGES DU CHRONOGRAPHE ...........................14

7. ENTRETIEN ........................................................................................................... 16

7.1.ÉTANCHÉITÉ .................................................................................................. 16

7.2.REMPLACEMENT DE LA PILE ......................................................................17

8. SPÉCIFICATIONS TECHNIQUES .........................................................................21

9. CONDITIONS GÉNÉRALES ..................................................................................22

10. LIMITES DE RESPONSABILITÉ ................................................... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .23

11. SERVICE APRÈS-VENTE .....................................................................................24

1. MISE EN ROUTE DU SUUNTO M3

Ce mode d'emploi vous guide dans l'utilisation de toutes les fonctions du Suu nto M3, une montre-ordinateur conçue pour la course nautique.

1.1. SE FAMILIARISER AVEC LE SUUNTO M3

Le Suunto M3 dispose de deux affichages principaux : l'affichage Time (Montre) et l'affichage Timer (Course). Vous pouvez passer de l'un à l'autre par une pression longue (plus d'1 seconde) sur le bouton MODE. L'illustration ci-dessous indique les fonctions affectées aux différents boutons du Suunto M3.

UP (START/STOP)

CHRONO

MODE

(HAUT - MARCHE/ ARRÊT)

ENTER (VALIDER)

DOWN (SYNC) (BAS SYNCHRONISATION

1.2. PREMIERS CONTACTS AVEC LE SUUNTO M3

La première utilisation du Suunto M3 ne présente aucune difficulté : il vous suffit de régler la date et l'heure :

1. Pendant que Suunto M3 affiche l'heure, appuyez sur le bouton ENTER pour ouvrir le menu.

2. Utilisez le bouton UP (Haut) ou DOWN (Bas) pour sélectionner l'élément Time dans le menu.

3. Appuyez sur ENTER lorsque le nom de la fonction souhaitée apparaît en couleur inversée.

4. Sélectionnez Time à nouveau et appuyez sur ENTER.

5. Réglez les heures en appuyant sur les boutons UP/DOWN (Haut/Bas).

6. Appuyez sur ENTER pour accepter et continuer.

7. Appuyez sur MODE pour revenir à l'affichage de l'heure.

Après avoir réglé l'heure, sélectionnez Date dans le menu et répétez l'opération décrite cidessus. Votre Suunto M3 est maintenant prêt à l'utilisation.

2. UTILISATION DU CHRONOGRAPHE DE COURSE

Le Suunto M3 vous permet d'optimiser le chronométrage pour le départ de la course, ce qui vous permet de franchir la ligne de départ au bon moment. Ceci vous permet de prendre de l'avance sur vos concurrents et d'éviter ainsi les turbulences provenant des autres bateaux devant vous.

CONSEIL : Pendant que vous attendez le départ de la course, vous pouvez utiliser le chronographe Suunto M3 pour estimer le temps nécessaire pour

atteindre la ligne de départ en faisant des exercices de départ. Le chronographe de course vous permet de suivre le compte à rebours du départ officiel de la course.

1. Appuyez longuement sur le bouton MODE pour passer à l'affichage Timer.

2. Appuyez sur ENTER et sélectionnez Start time (Heure de départ)

3. Saisissez le temps du compte à rebours avec les boutons UP/DOWN (Haut/Bas).

Par exemple, si le signal officiel est donné 5 minutes avant le départ, saisissez 5.

4. Au signal officiel, appuyez sur UP (Haut) pour démarrer le compte à rebours sur le

Suunto M3.

CONSEIL : Vous pouvez régler le chronographe de façon à répéter le compte

à rebours. Ceci peut être utile s'il y a plusieurs départs de course, par

exemple, pour différentes catégories de bateaux. Maintenez le bouton ENTER enfoncé pour activer/désactiver la répétition. L'opération peut être effectuée aussi bien quand le chronographe est en marche ou quand il est à l'arrêt. Après le départ, une pression longue sur DOWN désactive la répétition et vous permet de consulter le temps de course réel.

CONSEIL : Vous pouvez arrêter le chronographe par une pression longue sur

le bouton UP (Haut). Appuyez maintenant sur UP (Haut) pour r edémarrer le

chronographe ou appuyez longuement sur UP pour réinitialiser le chronographe en cas de rappel ou annulation du départ pour une raison quelconque.

5. Quand le compte à rebours atteint 00:00, le Suunto M3 commence à afficher le temps de course écoulé. Appuyer longuement sur UP pour arrêter le temps de course.

CONSEIL : Vous pouvez aussi régler le compte à rebours pour démarrer automatiquement le décompte à une date et une heure prédéfinies. Pour régler le chronographe, appuyez sur ENTER et sélectionnez Count to dans le menu.

2.1. SYNCHRONIZING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER

1. Wait and be prepared to the next official signal (such as the 4 or 1 minute signal).

2. At the signal, immediately press the DOWN button.

The timer jumps downward to the full minute and continues the countdown.

example, from 03:50 to 04:00). See section 6.2 for how to do this setting.

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