Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR User's Guide

SUUNTO SPARTAN SPORT WRIST HR 1.8
USER GUIDE
2017-03-31
1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 5
2 Getting started ................................................................................. 8
2.1 Optical heart rate ..................................................................... 9
2.2 Touch screen and buttons ...................................................... 10
2.3 Displays ................................................................................... 11
2.4 Icons ........................................................................................ 13
2.5 Adjusting settings .................................................................. 17
3 Features .......................................................................................... 19
3.1 Activity monitoring ................................................................ 19
3.1.1 Instant HR ....................................................................... 22
3.1.2 Daily HR .......................................................................... 23
3.2 Airplane mode ........................................................................ 25
3.3 Altimeter ................................................................................. 25
3.4 Autopause .............................................................................. 26
3.5 Backlight ................................................................................. 27
3.6 Button and screen lock .......................................................... 28
3.7 Chest heart rate sensor .......................................................... 29
3.8 Compass .................................................................................. 29
3.8.1 Calibrating compass ....................................................... 31
3.8.2 Setting declination ......................................................... 31
3.9 Device info .............................................................................. 32
3.10 Display theme ....................................................................... 32
3.11 Feeling .................................................................................. 33
3.12 FusedSpeed ........................................................................... 35
3.13 GPS accuracy and power saving .......................................... 37
3.14 Interval training ................................................................... 39
3.15 Language and unit system ................................................... 41
3.16 Logbook ................................................................................ 41
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3.17 Movescount .......................................................................... 42
3.17.1 SuuntoLink .................................................................... 43
3.17.2 Suunto Movescount App ............................................. 43
3.18 Notifications ......................................................................... 44
3.19 Pairing PODs and sensors ..................................................... 45
3.19.1 Calibrating foot POD ................................................... 47
3.19.2 Calibrating power POD ................................................ 47
3.20 Points of interest .................................................................. 48
3.20.1 Adding and deleting POIs ............................................ 48
3.20.2 Navigating to a POI ...................................................... 50
3.20.3 POI types ....................................................................... 52
3.21 Position formats ................................................................... 55
3.22 Recording an exercise .......................................................... 57
3.22.1 Navigating during exercise .......................................... 59
3.22.2 Sport mode power saving options .............................. 61
3.23 Recovery time ....................................................................... 62
3.24 Routes ................................................................................... 63
3.24.1 Altitude navigation ...................................................... 65
3.25 Software updates ................................................................. 66
3.26 Sport modes .......................................................................... 66
3.26.1 Swimming ..................................................................... 67
3.27 Stopwatch ............................................................................. 68
3.28 Time and date ...................................................................... 69
3.28.1 Alarm clock ................................................................... 69
3.29 Tones and vibration ............................................................. 71
3.30 Training insight .................................................................... 71
3.30.1 Training plans ............................................................... 73
3.31 Watch faces .......................................................................... 74
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4 Care and support ............................................................................ 76
4.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................... 76
4.2 Battery .................................................................................... 76
4.3 Disposal ................................................................................... 77
5 Reference ........................................................................................ 78
5.1 Technical specifications .......................................................... 78
5.2 Compliance ............................................................................. 79
5.2.1 CE .................................................................................... 79
5.2.2 FCC compliance .............................................................. 79
5.2.3 IC ..................................................................................... 80
5.2.4 NOM-121-SCT1-2009 ...................................................... 80
5.3 Trademark .............................................................................. 81
5.4 Patent notice .......................................................................... 81
5.5 International Limited Warranty ............................................ 81
5.6 Copyright ................................................................................ 84
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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 Wrist HR 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 Optical heart rate

Optical heart rate measurement from the wrist is an easy and convenient way to track your heart rate. To get the best results, please keep in mind factors that may affect heart rate measurement:
The watch must be worn directly against your skin. No clothing, however thin, can be between the sensor and your skin.
The watch may need to be higher on your arm than where watches are normally worn. The sensor reads blood flow through tissue. The more tissue it can read, the better.
Arm movements and flexing muscles, such as gripping a tennis racket, can change the accuracy of the sensor readings.
When your heart rate is low, the sensor may not be able to provide stable readings. A short warm up of a few minutes before you start the recording helps.
Dark skin and tattoos block light and prevent reliable readings from the optical sensor.
The optical sensor may not provide accurate heart rate readings for swimming activities.
For highest accuracy and quickest responses to changes in your heart rate, we recommend using a compatible chest heart rate sensor such as Suunto Smart Sensor.
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WARNING: Optical heart rate sensor technology is currently not
as accurate or reliable as measuring heart rate from the chest. Your actual heart rate may be higher or lower that the optical sensor reading.

2.2 Touch screen and buttons

Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR 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
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press to move down in views and menus
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

2.3 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

2.4 Icons

Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR 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)
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
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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

2.5 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.
Back
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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.

3.1.1 Instant HR

The instant HR display provides a quick snapshot of your heart rate. The display shows your heart rate over ten minutes as a graph, along with an estimation of your hourly calories consumption rate and your current heart rate.
To view instant HR:
1. From the watch face view, swipe up or press the lower button to
scroll to the activity monitoring display.
2. Swipe left to enter the instant HR display and wait for the
optical sensor to acquire your heart rate.
3. Swipe down or press the upper button to exit the display and
return to the watch face view.
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3.1.2 Daily HR

The daily HR display provides a 12-hour view of your heart rate. This is a helpful source of information about, for example, your recovery after a hard training session.
The display shows your heart rate over 12 hours as a graph. The graph is plotted using your average heart rate based on 24-minute time slots. In addition, you get an estimation of your average hourly calorie consumption rate and your lowest heart rate during the 12­hour period.
Your minimum heart rate from the last 12 hours is a good indicator of your recovery state. If it is higher than normal, you probably are not fully recovered yet form your last training session.
If you record an exercise, the daily HR values reflect the elevated heart rate and calorie consumption from your training. But keep in mind that the graph and consumption rates are averages. If your heart rate peaks at 200 bpm while exercising, the graph does not show that maximum value, but rather the average from the 24 minutes when you hit that peak rate.
Before you can see the daily HR display, you need to activate the daily HR feature. You can toggle the feature on or off from the
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settings under Activity. If you are in the activity monitoring display, you can also access the activity settings by keeping the middle button pressed.
With the daily HR feature on, your watch activates the optical heart rate sensor on a regular basis to check your heart rate. This slightly increases battery power consumption.
Once activated, your watch needs 24 minutes before it can start display daily HR information.
To view daily HR:
1. From the watch face view, swipe up or press the lower button to
scroll to the activity monitoring display.
2. Swipe left to enter the instant HR display and then tap the
screen or press the middle button to switch to the daily HR display.
3. Swipe down or press the upper button to exit the display and
return to the watch face view.
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NOTE: If you wear your watch while sleeping, it may not track
your heart rate the entire night. The watch goes into hibernation mode which also turns off the optical heart rate sensor if you do not move for an extended period of time.

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:
off airplane mode if you have it on.
To pair anything with your device, you need to first turn

3.3 Altimeter

Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR 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 Wrist HR 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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