SUUNTO TRAVERSE 2.1 User Manual

SUUNTO TRAVERSE 2.1

USER GUIDE

2020-10-14

Suunto Traverse

1. SAFETY............................................................................................................................................................	4
2. Getting started..............................................................................................................................................	5
2.1. Using buttons.....................................................................................................................................	5
2.2. Set up..................................................................................................................................................	5
2.3. Adjusting settings.............................................................................................................................	6
3. Features..........................................................................................................................................................	8
3.1. Activity monitoring............................................................................................................................	8
3.2. Alti-Baro..............................................................................................................................................	9
3.2.1. Getting correct readings....................................................................................................	10
3.2.2. Matching profile to activity................................................................................................	11
3.2.3. Using altimeter profile.......................................................................................................	12
3.2.4. Using barometer profile....................................................................................................	12
3.2.5. Using automatic profile.....................................................................................................	12
3.3. Autopause.........................................................................................................................................	13
3.4. Backlight............................................................................................................................................	13
3.5. Button lock........................................................................................................................................	14
3.6. Compass...........................................................................................................................................	14
3.6.1. Calibrating compass...........................................................................................................	15
3.6.2. Setting declination.............................................................................................................	15
3.6.3. Setting bearing lock...........................................................................................................	16
3.7. Countdown timer.............................................................................................................................	16
3.8. Displays.............................................................................................................................................	17
3.8.1. Adjusting display contrast.................................................................................................	17
3.8.2. Inverting display color.......................................................................................................	17
3.9. FusedAlti...........................................................................................................................................	18
3.10. Find back.........................................................................................................................................	18
3.11. Icons...................................................................................................................................................	18
3.12. Logbook..........................................................................................................................................	20
3.13. Memory left indicator....................................................................................................................	21
3.14. Movescount....................................................................................................................................	21
3.15. Navigating with GPS.....................................................................................................................	21
3.15.1. Getting GPS signal............................................................................................................	22
3.15.2. GPS grids and position formats....................................................................................	22
3.15.3. GPS accuracy and power saving.................................................................................	23
3.15.4. GPS and GLONASS.........................................................................................................	23
3.16. Notifications...................................................................................................................................	24
3.17. Recording activities......................................................................................................................	24
3.18. Pairing heart rate sensor............................................................................................................	25
3.19. Points of interest...........................................................................................................................	25
3.19.1. Checking your location....................................................................................................	26

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3.19.2. Adding a POI.....................................................................................................................	26
3.19.3. Deleting a POI...................................................................................................................	27
3.20. Routes.............................................................................................................................................	27
3.20.1. Navigating a route............................................................................................................	27
3.20.2. During navigation............................................................................................................	28
3.21. Service menu................................................................................................................................	29
3.22. Sport modes.................................................................................................................................	30
3.23. Stopwatch......................................................................................................................................	30
3.24. Suunto app.....................................................................................................................................	31
3.24.1. Syncing with mobile app.................................................................................................	31
3.25. Suunto Apps.................................................................................................................................	32
3.26. Time................................................................................................................................................	32
3.26.1. Alarm clock........................................................................................................................	32
3.26.2. Time syncing....................................................................................................................	33
3.27. Tones and vibration.....................................................................................................................	33
3.28. Track back.....................................................................................................................................	33
3.29. Weather indicators......................................................................................................................	34
4. Care and support.......................................................................................................................................	35
4.1. Handling guidelines.......................................................................................................................	35
4.2. Water resistance............................................................................................................................	35
4.3. Charging the battery.....................................................................................................................	35
5. Reference.....................................................................................................................................................	37
5.1. Technical specifications.................................................................................................................	37
5.2. Compliance.....................................................................................................................................	38
5.2.1. CE...........................................................................................................................................	38
5.2.2. FCC compliance................................................................................................................	38
5.2.3. ISED REGULATORY COMPLIANCE..............................................................................	39
5.2.4. NOM-121-SCT1-2009.........................................................................................................	39
5.3. Trademark........................................................................................................................................	39
5.4. Patent notice...................................................................................................................................	39
5.5. International Limited Warranty...................................................................................................	39
5.6. Copyright..........................................................................................................................................	41

Suunto Traverse

1. SAFETY

Types of safety precautions

WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in damage to the product.

NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.

TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and functions of the device.

Safety precautions

WARNING: ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY OCCUR WHEN PRODUCT IS IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EVEN THOUGH OUR PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IN SUCH EVENT, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.

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, 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.

CAUTION: DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE 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

2.1. Using buttons

Suunto Traverse has five buttons which allow you to access all the features.

BACK LAP	START
	Tue 4.2.

19:36	NEXT
21:39
VIEW	LIGHT

[START] :

•press to access the start menu

•press to pause or resume a recording or timer

•press to increase a value or move up in the menu

•keep pressed to start recording or access a list of available modes

•keep pressed to stop and save a recording

[NEXT] :

•press to change displays

•press to enter/accept a setting

•keep pressed to access/exit the options menu

[LIGHT] :

•press to activate the backlight

•press to decrease a value or move down in the menu

•keep pressed to activate flashlight

•press to deactivate flashlight

[BACK LAP] :

•press to return to the previous menu

•press to add a lap during a recording

•keep pressed to lock/unlock buttons

[VIEW] :

•press to access additional display views

•keep pressed to save POI

TIP: When changing the values, you can increase the speed by keeping [START] or [LIGHT] pressed until the values start to scroll faster.

2.2. Set up

To start using your watch:

1.Keep [START] pressed to wake up the device.

2.Press [START] or [LIGHT] to scroll to the desired language and press [NEXT] to select.

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Language

English

3.Follow the startup wizard to complete initial settings. Set values with [START] or [LIGHT] and press [NEXT] to accept and go to the next step.

Unit system

Metric

After completing the setup wizard, charge the watch with the supplied USB cable until the battery is fully charged.

Tue 4.2.

19:36

21:39

NOTE: If a blinking battery symbol is displayed, Suunto Traverse needs to be charged before starting.

NOTE: If the battery dies, and you recharge the product, press and hold START to start the product

2.3. Adjusting settings

You can change the settings of your Suunto Traverse directly in the watch. To change the settings in the watch:

1. Keep [NEXT] pressed to enter the options menu.

~2 sec

2.Scroll the menu with [START] and [LIGHT] .

3.Press [NEXT] to enter a setting.

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4. Press [START] and [LIGHT] to adjust the setting values and confirm with [NEXT] .

NAVIGATION GENERAL ALTI-BARO CONNECTIV...

5. Press [BACK LAP] to return to the previous menu or keep [NEXT] pressed to exit.

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3.Features

3.1.Activity monitoring

Suunto Traverse measures your daily steps and estimates calories burned during the day based on your personal settings.

Your approximate daily step count is available as a default view in the time display. Press [VIEW] to change to the step counter view. The step count is updated every 60 seconds.

Tue 4.2.

19:36

1539 steps

Daily step count and calories burned are displayed under DISPLAYS » Steps. The values are reset daily at midnight.

Steps

11899

915 kcal

NOTE: Activity monitoring is based on your movement as measured by sensors in the watch. The values provided by activity monitoring are estimations and not intended for medical diagnostics of any kind.

Step history

Suunto Traverse provides a complete history of your step count. The step display shows your daily steps, as well as an overview of weekly, monthly and yearly trends. You can show/hide the step display from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Steps. When activated, you can view your step history by pressing [NEXT] to scroll through active displays.

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Tue 4.2.	Barometer	Steps
	Barometer
19:36	1018hPa	1306
21:39	26 °C	950kcal

While in the steps display, you can press [VIEW] to see your 7-day, 30-day and yearly trends.

Steps

7 days

30 days

1306

950kcal

avg 2018

Year

avg 2018

3.2. Alti-Baro

Suunto Traverse continuously measures absolute air pressure using the built-in pressure sensor. Based on this measurement and reference values, it calculates altitude or sea level air pressure.

Three profiles are available: Automatic, Altimeter and Barometer. For information on setting profiles, see 3.2.2. Matching pro®le to activity.

To view alti-baro information, press [NEXT] while in the time display or activate the alti-baro display from the display menu.

Altitude	Altitude	Altitude
1472m	1472m	1472m
26 °C	21:39	ref1018hPa

Altitude

1472m

You can change to di…erent views by pressing [VIEW] .

In altimeter profile, you can see:

•altitude + temperature

•altitude + sunrise/sunset

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•altitude + reference point

•12h altitude graph + altitude

Altitude	Altitude	Altitude
1472m	1472m	1472m
26 °C	21:39	ref1018hPa

Altitude

1472m

In barometer profile, you get the corresponding views:

•barometric pressure + temperature

•barometric pressure + sunrise/sunset

•barometric pressure + reference point

•24h barometric pressure graph + barometric pressure

Sunrise and sunset time views are available when GPS has been activated. If GPS is not active, sunrise and sunset times are based on the last recorded GPS data.

You can show/hide the alti-baro display under the start menu. To hide the alti-baro display:

1.While in the time display, press [START] .

2.Scroll to DISPLAYS with [LIGHT] and press [NEXT] .

3.Scroll to End Alti-Baro and press [NEXT] .

4.Keep [NEXT] pressed to exit.

Repeat the procedure and select Alti-Baro to show the display again.

NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Traverse on your wrist, you will need to take it oŒ in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will aŒect the initial reading.

3.2.1. Getting correct readings

If your outdoor activity requires accurate sea level air pressure or altitude, you need to calibrate your Suunto Traverse by entering either your current altitude or the current sea level air pressure.

TIP: Absolute air pressure and known altitude reference = sea level air pressure. Absolute air pressure and known sea level air pressure = altitude.

The altitude of your location can be found from most topographic maps or Google Earth. A sea level air pressure reference for your location can be found using the websites of national weather services.

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CAUTION: Keep the area around the sensor free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor openings.

If FusedAlti is activated, the altitude reading is corrected automatically using FusedAlti together with altitude and sea level pressure calibration. For more information, see 3.9. FusedAlti.

Changes in local weather conditions a…ect altitude readings. If local weather changes often, it is advisable to reset the current altitude reference value frequently, preferably before starting your journey when the reference values are available. As long as the local weather stays stable, you do not need to set reference values.

To set the sea level pressure and altitude reference values:

1.Keep [NEXT] pressed to enter the options menu.

2.Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [LIGHT] and enter with [NEXT] .

3.Press [NEXT] to enter Reference. The following setting options are available:

4.FusedAlti: GPS is switched on and the watch starts calculating altitude based on FusedAlti.

5.Altitude: Set your altitude manually.

6.Sea level pressure: Set the sea level pressure reference value manually.

7.Set the reference value using [START] and [LIGHT] . Accept the setting with [NEXT] .

TIP: When not recording an activity, press [START] in the alti-baro display to get directly to the ALTI-BARO menu.

Use example: Setting the altitude reference value

You’re on the second day of your two-day hike. You realize that you forgot to switch from the barometer profile to the altimeter profile when you started in the morning.You know that the current altitude readings of your Suunto Traverse are wrong.

So, you hike to the nearest location shown on your topographic map for which an altitude reference value is provided. You correct your Suunto Traverse altitude reference value accordingly and switch to the altimeter profile. Your altitude readings are correct again.

3.2.2. Matching profile to activity

The altimeter profile should be selected when your outdoor activity involves changes in altitude (such as hiking in the mountains).

The barometer profile should be selected when your outdoor activity does not involve changes in altitude (such as canoeing).

To get correct readings, you need to match the profile to your activity. You can either let Suunto Traverse decide a suitable profile for the activity using the automatic profile, or choose a profile yourself.

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To set the alti-baro profile:

1.Keep [NEXT] pressed to enter the options menu.

2.Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [LIGHT] and enter with [NEXT] .

3.Scroll to Pro®le with [START] and enter with [NEXT] .

4.Change the profile with [START] or [LIGHT] and confirm your selection with [NEXT] .

5.Keep [NEXT] pressed to exit.

Incorrect readings

If the altimeter profile is on for an extended period of time with the device in a fixed location while the local weather changes, the device will give incorrect altitude readings.

If you use the altimeter profile and the weather changes frequently while you climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device will give you incorrect readings.

If you use the barometer profile for an extended period of time as you climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device assumes that you are standing still and interprets your changes in altitude as changes in sea level air pressure. It will therefore give you incorrect sea level air pressure readings.

3.2.3. Using altimeter profile

The altimeter profile calculates altitude based on reference values. The reference value can either be sea level air pressure or altitude. When the altimeter profile is activated, the altimeter icon is shown at the top of the alti-baro display.

Altimeter

1472m

26 °C

3.2.4. Using barometer profile

The barometer profile shows the current sea level air pressure. This is based on the reference values and the constantly measured absolute air pressure.

When the barometer profile is activated, the barometer icon is shown on the display.

Barometer

1018hPa

26 °C

3.2.5. Using automatic profile

The automatic profile switches between the altimeter and barometer profiles according to your movement.

It is not possible to measure weather and altitude changes at the same time, as both cause a change in the surrounding air pressure. Suunto Traverse senses vertical movement and

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switches to measuring altitude, when needed. When altitude is shown, it is updated with a maximum delay of 10 seconds.

If you are at a constant altitude (less than 5 meters of vertical movement within 12 minutes), Suunto Traverse interprets all pressure changes as weather changes. The measurement interval is 10 seconds. The altitude reading remains steady and if the weather changes, you will see changes in the sea level air pressure reading.

If you are moving in altitude (more than 5 meters of vertical movement within 3 minutes), Suunto Traverse interprets all pressure changes as movements in altitude.

Depending on which profile is active, you can access the altimeter or barometer in the altibaro display with [VIEW] .

NOTE: When you are using the automatic pro®le, barometer or altimeter icons are not shown on the alto-baro display.

3.3. Autopause

Autopause pauses the recording of your activity 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/o… for each sport mode in Movescount under the advanced settings for the sport mode.

3.4. Backlight

Pressing [LIGHT] activates the backlight.

By default, the backlight turns on for a few seconds and turns o… automatically. There are four backlight modes:

•Normal: The backlight turns on for a few seconds when you press [LIGHT] and when the alarm clock sounds. This is the default setting.

•O÷: The backlight is not switched on by pressing a button or when the alarm clock sounds.

•Night: The backlight turns on for a few seconds when you press any button and when the alarm clock sounds.

•Toggle: The backlight turns on when you press [LIGHT] and stays on until you press [LIGHT] again.

You can change the general backlight setting in the watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/ display » Backlight.

You can adjust the backlight brightness (in percent), either in the watch settings under Tones/ display » Backlight.

TIP: When the [BACK LAP] and [START] buttons are locked, you can still activate the backlight by pressing [LIGHT] .

Flashlight

In addition to normal backlight modes, Traverse has one additional mode where the backlight is automatically set to maximum brightness and can be used as a flashlight. To activate the flashlight, keep [LIGHT] pressed.

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