Suunto Altimax, Vector, Navitec, X-Lander Instruction Manual

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WRISTOP COMPUTERS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Congratulations, your newly purchased Wristop Computer is designed to provide years of enjoyment in
whatever outdoor activities you engage.

Along with this product you will find a Warranty card, this Users Guide, and a full service support team
to give you the results you need anytime, anywhere, quickly and professionally.

We wish you many unforgettable moments with your new Wristop Computer!

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 8

GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 8

KEY FEATURES .............................................................................................................................. 9

BACKLIGHT FEATURES ................................................................................................................ 9

WATER RESISTANCE ..................................................................................................................... 9

BUTTON FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 10

THE [MODE] BUTTON ................................................................................................................ 10

THE [+] BUTTON ......................................................................................................................... 10

THE [-] BUTTON .......................................................................................................................... 10

THE [SELECT] BUTTON .............................................................................................................. 11

LCD DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................... 11

Selecting the Units of Measurement ................................................................................. 12

PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION ........................................................................................... 13

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 13

Battery Replacements ......................................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 2

TIME MODE ................................................................................................................................. 15

How to Setup the Time ....................................................................................................... 15

DAILY ALARM MODE ................................................................................................................ 17

How to Setup the Daily Alarms ......................................................................................... 17

STOPWATCH MODE ................................................................................................................... 18

How to Use the Stopwatch ................................................................................................ 18

COUNTDOWN TIMER MODE .................................................................................................... 19

How to Setup the Countdown Timer ............................................................................... 20

How to Start the Countdown Timer ................................................................................. 20

DUAL TIME MODE ...................................................................................................................... 20

Setting the Dual Time Function ........................................................................................ 21

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CHAPTER 3

CHRONOGRAPH MODE ............................................................................................................ 22

How to Use the Chronograph ........................................................................................... 22

How to View the Chronograph Memory ......................................................................... 23

Sail Timer Function ............................................................................................................. 24

Sail Timer Memory Function .............................................................................................. 25

CHAPTER 4

ALTIMETER MODE ...................................................................................................................... 27

Setting the Altimeter .......................................................................................................... 28

Altitude difference Measurement Mode .......................................................................... 29

How to Start the Altitude Difference Measurement ....................................................... 30

24-HOUR MEMORY MODE ....................................................................................................... 30

LOGBOOK MODE....................................................................................................................... 31

How to Start and Stop a Logbook .................................................................................... 32

Fast Cumulative Button ...................................................................................................... 33

LOGBOOK HISTORY MODE ...................................................................................................... 33

Clearing the Logbook History ........................................................................................... 34

CHAPTER 5

BAROMETRIC MODE ................................................................................................................. 35

PRESSURE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT MODE .................................................................... 36

How to Start the Pressure Difference Measurement ....................................................... 36

4-DAY MEMORY MODE ............................................................................................................. 36

SEA LEVEL PRESSURE MODE .................................................................................................... 37

Setting the Sea Level Pressure ........................................................................................... 37

BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR ............................................................................................ 38

CHAPTER 6

COMPASS MODE........................................................................................................................ 39

BEARING TRACKING MODE ...................................................................................................... 40

DECLINATION ADJUSTMENT MODE ........................................................................................ 40

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Setting the Local Declination ............................................................................................ 41

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ................................................................................................... 41

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS............................................................................................ 43

GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................... 43

Is the Wristop Computer waterproof? .............................................................................. 43

How long will the battery last? ......................................................................................... 43

What do the segments on the circumference mean? .................................................... 43

Why do the segments on the circumference go to the left

(counterclockwise)? ............................................................................................................ 43

Why are there two symbols above the mode indicator bar and what do they mean?
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TIME ............................................................................................................................................. 44

Why do the segments on the circumference increase and decrease when I am in the

Time mode? ......................................................................................................................... 44

What is the longest time I can set in the timer? .............................................................. 44

ALTIMETER .................................................................................................................................. 44

How do you clear the logbook? ....................................................................................... 44

How does the logbook self-erase? .................................................................................... 44

How many logbooks can you record? ............................................................................. 45

What is the duration readout? .......................................................................................... 45

What is the maximum capacity of total vertical ascent or descent

feet/meters in the logbook history? ................................................................................. 45

If hiking from a level of 5,000 ft down hill to 3,000 ft and then
back up to 8,000 feet, how is the Vector going to read this or

average it out? ..................................................................................................................... 45

Why does the vertical ascent/descent measurement show different readings even

though I am inside and staying in the same room? ....................................................... 46

BAROMETER ............................................................................................................................... 47

What is the little box on the top left of the display? ..................................................... 47

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Does the Wristop Computer show future trends in weather

conditions? ........................................................................................................................... 47

What does absolute pressure and relative pressure mean? ................................... 47

What is temperature compensation? ............................................................................... 47

COMPASS .................................................................................................................................... 47

What is the purpose of the rotating outer bezel? .......................................................... 47

Where do I find the correct declination for my area so I can set

my Wristop Computer? ...................................................................................................... 48

EFFECT OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON ALTITUDE MEASUREMENT............................................ 48

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE ................................................................................. 51

CE COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................ 51

LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE ................................................................ 51

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Wristop Computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument, intended for recreational use.
The outdoor enthusiast who enjoys venturing in sports like skiing, kayaking, mountain climbing, hiking
and biking can rely on the Wristop Computers accuracy.

There are four models available:

 Altimax
 Navitec
 Vector, and
 X-Lander.

The ergonomically designed Wristop Computer weighs only 2 ounces or 55 grams and is accompanied by
a LCD featuring a large number display intended to be clearly visible in almost any condition.

Note: The Wristop Computer should not be substituted for acquiring measurements that require
professional or industrial precision and should not be used to acquire measurements when skydiving,
hang gliding, paragliding, gyrocopter riding and flying small aircraft.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGE 11 OF THIS MANUAL IDENTIFIES THE PROPERTIES OF THE WRISTOP

COMPUTER AND LCD DISPLAY. THIS ILLUSTRATION IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE THE USERS
UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNCTIONS AND PROCESSES TO SETUP THOSE FUNCTIONS.

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KEY FEATURES

Though the users guide applies to all the Wristop Computer models, features and differences in operation
of the models are noted in the table below.

Features Wristop Computer Models

Altimax Navitec Vector X-Lander

Time YES YES YES YES
Altimeter YES - YES YES
Barometer YES - YES YES
Compass - YES YES YES
Chronograph - YES - -

In each of the features, associated sub modes provide further enhancements to the usefulness of its
owner. All key features and sub modes are discussed in detail following this section.

Note: Wristop Computer models Vector and X-Lander provide the same features. The difference is the
Vector is housed in a sturdy plastic case and the X-Lander is brushed aluminum.

BACKLIGHT FEATURES

The Wristop Computer has an electroluminescent backlight. This is initiated by pressing and holding the
[Mode] button for 2 seconds. The backlight will remain on for 5 seconds. Pressing the [Mode] button
during this time will restart the 5 second period, continuing the backlight feature.

WATER RESISTANCE

The Wristop Computer is waterproof up to 30m/100ft.

Note: The Wristop Computer models are not dive instruments. Buttons should not be operated (put to
use) while under water.

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BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Four buttons are used to operate the Wristop Computer: [Mode], [+] (ON/OFF), [-] (Fast Bearing), and
[Select].

THE [MODE] BUTTON

Is located on the top right of the Wristop Computer.

 In the main mode level, pressing the [Mode] button allows the user to select or move from one

mode or function to the next (TIME, ALTI, BARO, COMP).

 In the sub mode level, pressing the [Mode] button returns the user to the main mode level.
 In the setup process, pressing the [Mode] button accepts the changes or preferences. Pressing the

button again will return the user to the main mode level.

 Pressing the button for 2 seconds activates the backlight feature.

THE [+] BUTTON

Is located on the bottom right of the Wristop Computer.

 In the setup process, pressing the [+] button changes or scrolls the value upward.
 In the timing and logbook functions, this button can act as a start/stop (or On/Off) button.

THE [-] BUTTON

Is located on the bottom left of the Wristop Computer.

 In the setup process, pressing the [-] button changes or scrolls the value downward.
 For the Navitec, Vector and X-Lander models this button is also known as the Fast Bearing button.

Pressing the [-] button in any of the main modes will quickly display the compass mode, showing
either the normal compass or bearing tracking feature (depending on what display has been chosen
in the compass mode).

 For the Altimax model, this button is also called the Fast Cumulative button. Pressing the [-] button

in any of the main modes will quickly display the cumulative information of the current logbook
recording.

Note: Details of this feature can be located on Page 33 of this manual.

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THE [SELECT] BUTTON

Is located on the top left of the Wristop Computer.

 In the main mode level, pressing the [Select] button allows the user to enter into the sub modes of the

particular function or return to the main mode the user is in.

 In the main mode or sub mode, pressing and holding the [Select] button for more than 2 seconds

allows the user to enter the setup process.

 In the setup process, the [Select] button allows the user to move between settable units or values and

determine preferences.

LCD DISPLAY

The display is designed to offer maximum clarity
and simplicity to the user.

The display is divided into several regions or
areas.

 The Outer Circumference encompasses the

outer boundary of the LCD display.

 A Barometric Trend Indicator provides a quick

reference for forecasting weather conditions.

Note: The Barometric Trend Indicator is provided
on the Altimax, Vector, and X-Lander.

 Field 1 displays values either numbers or text

depending on the mode or sub mode the user
is in.

 Field 2 displays large numbers and/or related

unit of measure of the function.

 A Mode Indictor Bar displays the main modes

(functions) of the Wristop Computer (a
triangle arrow located just below the bar
indicates the mode the user is viewing).

 Field 3 displaying either numbers and/or text.

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MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

Note: This setting applies to the Altimax, Vector, and X-Lander.

The Wristop Computer supplies two units of measure: metric or imperial.

Metric Unit of Measure Imperial Unit of Measure

mft
m/min ft/min

O

C

O

F

mbar inHg

Selecting the Units of Measurement

To change the unit of measure displayed:

1. Check the mode indicator. If the mode arrow is not on TIME, PRESS the [Mode] button until the arrow
is directly below TIME on the Mode Indicator Bar.

2. PRESS the [Mode] and [Select] buttons simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds. Field 1 will display
SET momentarily and then display UNI.

Note: If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode, the display will automatically
exit setup.

WARNING: If the user presses the [Select] button (and does not hold for 2 seconds) while in the UNI
setting mode, the user will be in the Pressure Sensor Calibration. Refer to the next section for details.

3. PRESS the [Select] button and hold for 2 seconds. Located to the right in Field 2, m or ft will begin
to flash.

4. PRESS the [+] button to toggle between m and ft.

5. At the unit of measure desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next unit. Located below the
m or ft in Field 2, mbar or inHg will begin to flash.

6. PRESS the [+] button to toggle between mbar and inHg.

7. At the unit of measure desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next unit. Located at the top
right in Field 1 (just above the bubble), OC or OF will begin to flash.

8. PRESS the [+] button to toggle between OC and OF.

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9. At the unit of measure desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next unit. Located at the
top center in Field 1, m/min or ft/min will begin to flash.

10.PRESS the [+] button to toggle between m/min and ft/min.

11.At the unit of measure desired, PRESS the [Mode] button to accept the changes. PRESS the [Mode]
button again to return to the main time mode.

Selecting the units of measurement is complete.

PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION

Note: This calibration applies to the Altimax, Vector, and X-Lander.

This is a FACTORY SETTING CALIBRATION. If you are in this mode we highly suggest that you exit
this setting by pressing the [Mode] button. Calibrating this setting will ADVERSELY IMPACT all
altitude and barometric settings of the Wristop Computer.

In this setting, the user will be viewing SNR (Sensor) in Field 1. Do not press the [+] or [-] button to
adjust the pressure. Simply exit this setting by pressing the [Select] button to return to the UNI setting
mode or by pressing the [Mode] button to return to the main mode.

If the Pressure Setting Calibration has been altered, in error, please contact our Product Support
Department.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Perform only the detailed processes discussed in this manual. Do not perform any other service to the
Wristop Computer or attempt to open the case or remove the buttons or the bezel.

Protect your Wristop Computer from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If
not in use, your Wristop Computer should be stored in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.

The Wristop Computer can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. Applying a mild
soap to the area can clean stubborn stains or marks.

Avoid exposing the Wristop Computer to strong chemicals like gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone,
alcohol, adhesives, and paint, as they will damage the units seals, case and finish.

Never attempt to take the Wristop Computer apart or service it yourself. Make sure the area around the
sensors (backside of the instrument) is kept free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor
openings of the Wristop Computer.

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Battery Replacements

The Wristop Computer operates on a three-volt lithium cell Type: CR 2430. The maximum life expectancy
is approximately 12-18 months.

A low battery-warning indicator is activated when 5-15 percent of the battery capacity is still available.
When this occurs we recommend replacement of the battery.

Extreme cold weather will activate the low battery-warning indicator. Though the indicator is activated,
the battery may not need to be replaced due to this condition. In temperatures above 10OC (50OF) and
the low battery warning indicator is activated, the battery will need to be replaced.

Note: Heavy use of the electroluminescent backlight, altimeter, and compass will significantly reduce
the life of the battery.

To replace the battery:

1. turn the Wristop Computer to view the backside;

2. insert a coin in the coin slot located on the battery compartment cover;

3. turn the coin counterclockwise to the open position marked on the back of the case;

4. remove the battery compartment cover;

5. remove the old cell from the battery compartment and ensure the o-ring and all surfaces are

clean and dry. Do not stretch the o-ring;

6. place the new cell into the battery compartment (negative side down, positive side up);

7. ensure that the o-ring is in its place to keep the Wristop Computer waterproof. Place the battery
compartment cover back onto the backside of the Wristop Computer;

8. insert a coin back into the coin slot; and

9. turn the coin clockwise to the close position marked on the back of the case.

Note: Battery replacement should be performed with extreme care so as to ensure the Wristop
Computer continues to remain waterproof.It is the operators responsibility to take due care to ensure
that the Wristop Computer remains waterproof.

After every battery replacement, it is necessary to calibrate the magnetic sensor. Details on performing
this process are found in Calibrating the Compass section of this manual.

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CHAPTER 2 TIME MODE

Note: This feature applies to the Altimax, Navitec, Vector and X-Lander.

The watch function provides the user with:

 an adjustable 24/12 hour clock display;
 a calendar pre-programmed to the year 2089; and
 three sub modes: three daily alarms, stopwatch and countdown timer.

To view and use the Time mode function:
Check the Mode Indicator Bar. If the mode arrow is not on TIME, PRESS the [Mode] button until the

arrow is directly below TIME on the bar.
In the TIME mode:

 Field 1 displays the day of the week.
 Field 2 displays the current time.
 Field 3 displays the date (month/day).
 The Outer Circumference graphically displays time in seconds.

The Time mode and all sub modes can be adjusted through the setup program of the Wristop Computer.

How to Setup the Time

To setup the Time:

1. PRESS the [Select] button and hold for 2 seconds. Located in Field 3, the seconds will begin to flash.

2. PRESS the [+] button to scroll the seconds upward or
PRESS the [-] button to reset the seconds to zero.

3. At the seconds desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located on right of
Field 2, the minutes will begin to flash.

4. PRESS the [+] button to scroll the minutes upward or
PRESS the [-] button to scroll the minutes downward.

5. At the minutes desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located in the center of
Field 2, the hour will begin to flash.

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6. PRESS the [+] button to scroll the hour upward or
PRESS the [-] button to scroll the hour downward.

7. At the hour desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located in Field 1, the 24
or 12 hour clock setting will begin to flash.

8. PRESS either the [+] or the [-] button to toggle between the 24hr and 12hr.

Note: if the 12 hour clock is chosen either AM/PM will appear below the hour in Field 2.

9. At the clock setting desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located in the
center of Field 2, the year will begin to flash.

10.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the year upward or
PRESS the [-] button to scroll the year downward.

11.At the year desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located in the center of
Field 3, the month represented by a number will begin to flash.

12.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the month upward or
PRESS the [-] button to scroll the month downward.

13.At the month desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located to the right of
Field 3, the date will begin to flash.

14.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the date upward or
PRESS the [-] button to scroll the date downward.

Note: Once the user has determined the year, month and day, the Wristop Computer will supply the day
of the week in Field 1.

15.At the desired date, PRESS the [Mode] button to accept the changes and return to the main mode.

Note: If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode, the display will automatically
exit setup.

Setting the time is now complete.