Suunto SPARTAN SPORT 1.8 User Manual

SUUNTO SPARTAN SPORT 1.8
USER GUIDE
2017-03-31
1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 5
2 Getting started ................................................................................. 8
2.1 Touch screen and buttons ........................................................ 9
2.2 Displays ................................................................................... 10
2.3 Icons ........................................................................................ 12
2.4 Adjusting settings .................................................................. 16
3 Features .......................................................................................... 18
3.1 Activity monitoring ................................................................ 18
3.2 Airplane mode ........................................................................ 21
3.3 Altimeter ................................................................................. 21
3.4 Autopause .............................................................................. 22
3.5 Backlight ................................................................................. 23
3.6 Button and screen lock .......................................................... 24
3.7 Compass .................................................................................. 25
3.7.1 Calibrating compass ....................................................... 26
3.7.2 Setting declination ......................................................... 26
3.8 Device info .............................................................................. 27
3.9 Display theme ......................................................................... 27
3.10 Feeling .................................................................................. 28
3.11 FusedSpeed ........................................................................... 30
3.12 GPS accuracy and power saving .......................................... 32
3.13 Interval training ................................................................... 34
3.14 Heart rate sensor .................................................................. 36
3.15 Language and unit system ................................................... 37
3.16 Logbook ................................................................................ 37
3.17 Movescount .......................................................................... 38
3.17.1 SuuntoLink .................................................................... 39
3.17.2 Suunto Movescount App ............................................. 39
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3.18 Notifications ......................................................................... 40
3.19 Pairing PODs and sensors ..................................................... 41
3.19.1 Calibrating foot POD ................................................... 43
3.19.2 Calibrating power POD ................................................ 43
3.20 Points of interest .................................................................. 44
3.20.1 Adding and deleting POIs ............................................ 44
3.20.2 Navigating to a POI ...................................................... 46
3.20.3 POI types ....................................................................... 48
3.21 Position formats ................................................................... 51
3.22 Recording an exercise .......................................................... 53
3.22.1 Navigating during exercise .......................................... 55
3.22.2 Sport mode power saving options .............................. 57
3.23 Recovery time ....................................................................... 58
3.24 Routes ................................................................................... 59
3.24.1 Altitude navigation ...................................................... 61
3.25 Software updates ................................................................. 62
3.26 Sport modes .......................................................................... 62
3.26.1 Swimming ..................................................................... 63
3.27 Stopwatch ............................................................................. 64
3.28 Time and date ...................................................................... 65
3.28.1 Alarm clock ................................................................... 65
3.29 Tones and vibration ............................................................. 67
3.30 Training insight .................................................................... 67
3.30.1 Training plans ............................................................... 69
3.31 Watch faces .......................................................................... 70
4 Care and support ............................................................................ 72
4.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................... 72
4.2 Battery .................................................................................... 72
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4.3 Disposal ................................................................................... 73
5 Reference ........................................................................................ 74
5.1 Technical specifications .......................................................... 74
5.2 Compliance ............................................................................. 74
5.2.1 CE .................................................................................... 75
5.2.2 FCC compliance .............................................................. 75
5.2.3 IC ..................................................................................... 76
5.2.4 NOM-121-SCT1-2009 ...................................................... 76
5.3 Trademark .............................................................................. 76
5.4 Patent notice .......................................................................... 77
5.5 International Limited Warranty ............................................ 77
5.6 Copyright ................................................................................ 79
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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: Keep the USB cable away from medical devices such
as pacemakers, as well as key cards, credit cards and similar items. The USB cable device connector includes a strong magnet which may interfere with the operation of medical or other electronic devices and items with magnetically stored data.
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WARNING: Allergic reactions or skin irritations may occur when
the product is in contact with skin, even though our products comply with industry standards. In such event, stop use immediately and consult a doctor.
WARNING: Always consult your doctor before beginning an
exercise program. Overexertion may cause serious injury.
WARNING: Only for recreational use.
WARNING: Do not entirely rely on the GPS or battery lifetime of
the product. 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.
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CAUTION: Do not knock or drop the product, as it may get
damaged.
NOTE: At Suunto we use advanced sensors and algorithms to
generate metrics that can help you in your activities and adventures. We strive to be as accurate as possible. However, none of the data our products and services collect is perfectly reliable, nor are the metrics they generate absolutely precise. Calories, heart rate, location, movement detection, shot recognition, physical stress indicators and other measurements may not match the real world. Suunto products and services are intended for recreational use only and are not meant for medical purposes of any kind.
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2 GETTING STARTED

Starting your Suunto Spartan Sport for the first time is quick and simple.
1. Keep the upper button pressed to wake up the watch.
2. Tap the screen to begin the setup wizard.
3. Select your language by swiping up or down and tapping on the language.
4. Follow the wizard to complete initial settings. Swipe up or down to select values. Tap the screen or press the middle button to accept a value and go to the next step.
After completing the wizard, charge the watch with the supplied USB cable until the battery is fully charged.
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You need to download and install SuuntoLink on your PC or Mac to get software updates for your watch. We strongly recommend updating your watch when a new software release is available.
Visit www.movescount.com/connect for further information.

2.1 Touch screen and buttons

Suunto Spartan Sport has a touch screen and three buttons you can use to navigate through displays and features.
Swipe and tap
swipe up or down to move in displays and menus
swipe right and left to backwards and forwards in displays
swipe left or right to see additional displays and details
tap to select an item
tap the display to view alternate information
tap and hold to open in-context options menu
double-tap to return to time display from other displays (excluding launcher and settings)
Upper button
press to move up in views and menus
Middle button
press to select an item or view alternate information
keep pressed to got back in settings menu
keep pressed to open in-context options menu
Lower button
press to move down in views and menus
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While recording an exercise:
Upper button
press to pause or resume recording
keep pressed to change activity
Middle button
press to change displays
keep pressed to open in-context options menu
Lower button
press to mark a lap
keep pressed to lock and unlock buttons

2.2 Displays

Displays are customizable and subject to change with software updates. The basic arrangement remains, however, the same, as illustrated below.
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1. Launcher
2. Notifications
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3. Watch face
4. Activity
5. Training
6. Recovery

2.3 Icons

Suunto Spartan Sport uses the following icons:
airplane mode
altitude
altitude difference
ascent
ascent time
back; go back in menu
breathing rate
button lock
cadence
calibrate (compass)
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calories
current location (navigation)
charging
descent
descent time
distance
duration
EPOC
estimated VO2
exercise
failure
flat time
GPS acquired
heading (navigation)
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heart rate
HR sensor signal acquired
highest point
incoming call
logbook
low battery
lowest point
message/notification
missed call
navigation
no ascents
no descents
off route
pace
planned Move
POD signal acquired
Power POD signal acquired
Peak Training Effect
recovery time
software update available
steps
stopwatch
stroke rate (swimming)
success
SWOLF
syncing
settings
temperature
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2.4 Adjusting settings

You can adjust all watch settings directly in the watch or through Suunto Movescount.
To adjust a setting:
1. Swipe down until you see the settings icon and tap the icon.
2. Scroll through the settings menu by swiping up or down or by pressing the upper or lower buttons.
3. Select a setting by tapping the setting name or pressing the middle button when the setting is highlighted.
Go back in the menu by swiping right or selecting
4. For settings with a value range, change the value by swiping up or down or by pressing the upper or lower button.
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Back
.
5. For settings with just two values, such as on or off, change the value by tapping the setting or pressing the middle button.
TIP:
You can also access general settings from the watch face by tapping and holding your finger on the screen to open the in­context menu.
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3 FEATURES

3.1 Activity monitoring

Your watch keeps track of your overall level of activity throughout the day. This is an important factor whether you just aim to be fit and healthy or you are training for an upcoming competition.
It is good to be active, but when training hard, you need to have proper rest days with low activity.
From the watch face display, swipe up or press the lower button to see your total steps for the day.
Your watch counts steps using an accelerometer. The total step count accumulates 24/7, also while recording training sessions and other activities. However, with some specific sports, such as swimming and cycling, steps are not counted.
In addition to steps, you can tap on the display to see estimated calories for the day.
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The large number in the center of the display is the estimated amount of active calories you have burned so far. Below this you see the total calories burned. The total includes both active calories and your Basal Metabolic Rate (see below).
The ring in both displays indicates how close you are to your daily activity goals. These targets can be adjust to your personal preferences (see below)
You can also check your activity over the last seven days with a swipe to the right. Tap the screen or press the middle button to switch between steps and calories.
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Activity goals
You can adjust your daily goals for both steps and calories. While in the activity display, tap and hold your finger on the screen or keep the middle button pressed to open the activity goal settings.
When setting your steps goal, you define the total number of steps for the day.
The total calories you burn per day is based on two factors: your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and your physical activity.
Your BMR is the amount of calories your body burns while at rest. These are the calories your body needs to stay warm and perform basic function like blink your eyes or beat your heart. This number is based on your personal profile, including factors such as age and gender.
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When you set a calorie goal, you define how many calories you want to burn in addition to your BMR. These are your so-called active calories. The ring around the activity display advances according to how many active calories you burn during the day compared to your goal.

3.2 Airplane mode

Activate airplane mode when needed to turn off wireless transmissions. You can activate or deactivate airplane mode from the settings under Connectivity.
NOTE:
To pair anything with your device, you need to first turn
off airplane mode if you have it on.

3.3 Altimeter

Suunto Spartan Sport uses GPS to measure altitude. Under optimal signal conditions, eliminating potential errors typical in calculating GPS position, the GPS altitude reading should give a pretty good indication of your elevation.
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To get a more precise reading from GPS altitude, comparable to what you can get from barometric altitude, you need additional sources of data like a gyroscope or Doppler radar to adjust GPS altitude.
Because Suunto Spartan Sport relies solely on GPS to measure altitude, if the GPS is not set for maximum accuracy, any filtering is subject to error and may result in potentially inaccurate altitude readings.
If you need good elevation readings, ensure your GPS accuracy is set to Best during the recording.
However, even with the best accuracy, GPS altitude should not be considered an absolute position. It is an estimation of your real elevation, and the accuracy of this estimation is heavily dependent on the surrounding conditions.

3.4 Autopause

Autopause pauses the recording of your exercise when your speed is less than 2 km/h (1.2 mph). When your speed increases to more than 3 km/h (1.9 mph), the recording continues automatically.
You can turn autopause on/off for each sport mode in Suunto Movescount. You can also turn on or off autopause from the sport mode settings in the watch before you start your exercise recording.
If autopause is on during a recording, a pop-up notifies you when the recording is paused automatically.
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Tap the resume pop-up to check the current time and battery level.
You can let the recording resume automatically when you start moving again, or manually resume from the pop-up screen by pressing the upper button.

3.5 Backlight

The backlight has two modes: automatic and toggle. In automatic mode, the backlight comes on with any screen touch or button press.
In toggle mode, you turn the backlight on with a two-finger tap. The backlight stays on until you tap with two fingers again.
By default, the backlight is in automatic mode. You can change the backlight mode as well as the backlight brightness from the settings under General » Backlight.
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NOTE: Backlight brightness affects battery life. The brighter the
backlight is, the quicker the battery drains.
Standby backlight
When you are not actively using the watch by touching the screen or pressing buttons, the watch goes into a standby mode after one minute. The display is on, but in some low-light conditions, the screen might not be easily readable.
To improve readability in low-light conditions, you can use the standby backlight. This is a low-brightness backlight that is on all the time.
You can toggle the standby backlight on or off from the settings
General
under Even though the standby backlight brightness is quite low, it
decreases overall battery life because it is on all the time.
Backlight
»
Standby
»
.

3.6 Button and screen lock

While recording an exercise you can lock both the buttons and screen by keeping the lower right button pressed. Once locked, you cannot change the display views, but you can turn on the backlight with any button press if the backlight is in automatic mode.
To unlock everything, keep the lower right button pressed again. When you are not recording an exercise, the screen locks and dims
after one minute of inactivity. To activate the screen, press any button.
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The screen also goes to sleep (blank) after a period of inactivity. Any movement turns the screen on again.

3.7 Compass

Suunto Spartan Sport has a digital 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.
You can access the compass from the launcher under Navigation » Compass.
The compass display includes the following information:
Arrow pointing to magnetic north
Heading cardinal
Heading in degrees
Time of day (local time) or battery level; tap on screen to change views
To exit the compass, swipe right or keep the middle button pressed. While you are in the compass display, you can swipe up from the
bottom of the screen or press the lower button to open a list of shortcuts. The shortcuts give you quick access to navigation actions
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