Suunto Traverse Alpha User Guide
SUUNTO TRAVERSE ALPHA
USER GUIDE
1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 5
2 Getting started ................................................................................. 8
2.1 Using buttons ........................................................................... 8
2.2 Set up ........................................................................................ 9
2.3 Adjusting settings .................................................................. 11
3 Features .......................................................................................... 13
3.1 Activity monitoring ................................................................ 13
3.2 Alti-Baro .................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Getting correct readings ................................................ 18
3.2.2 Matching profile to activity ........................................... 20
3.2.3 Using altimeter profile ................................................... 22
3.2.4 Using barometer profile ................................................ 22
3.2.5 Using automatic profile ................................................. 23
3.3 Autopause .............................................................................. 24
3.4 Backlight ................................................................................. 24
3.5 Button lock ............................................................................. 26
3.6 Compass .................................................................................. 26
3.6.1 Calibrating compass ....................................................... 27
3.6.2 Setting declination ......................................................... 28
3.6.3 Setting bearing lock ....................................................... 30
3.7 Countdown timer ................................................................... 31
3.8 Displays ................................................................................... 32
3.8.1 Adjusting display contrast ............................................. 33
3.8.2 Inverting display color ................................................... 33
3.9 FusedAlti ................................................................................. 34
3.10 Find back ............................................................................... 34
3.11 Hunting with shot recognition ............................................ 35
3.12 Icons ...................................................................................... 35
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3.13 Logbook ................................................................................ 39
3.14 Memory left indicator .......................................................... 41
3.15 Moon phases ........................................................................ 41
3.16 Movescount .......................................................................... 42
3.17 Movescount mobile app ...................................................... 43
3.17.1 Syncing with mobile app ............................................. 45
3.18 Navigating with GPS ............................................................ 46
3.18.1 Getting GPS signal ........................................................ 46
3.18.2 GPS grids and position formats ................................... 48
3.18.3 GPS accuracy and power saving .................................. 49
3.18.4 GPS and GLONASS ........................................................ 50
3.19 Notifications ......................................................................... 51
3.20 Recording activities .............................................................. 52
3.21 Points of interest .................................................................. 52
3.21.1 Checking your location ................................................ 54
3.21.2 Adding a POI ................................................................ 55
3.21.3 Deleting a POI .............................................................. 56
3.22 Routes ................................................................................... 57
3.22.1 Navigating a route ....................................................... 57
3.22.2 During navigation ........................................................ 59
3.23 Service menu ........................................................................ 61
3.24 Software updates ................................................................. 63
3.25 Sport modes .......................................................................... 63
3.26 Stopwatch ............................................................................. 64
3.27 Sunrise and sunset alerts ...................................................... 65
3.28 Suunto Apps ......................................................................... 66
3.29 Time ...................................................................................... 66
3.29.1 Alarm clock ................................................................... 67
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3.29.2 Time syncing ................................................................. 68
3.30 Tones and vibration ............................................................. 69
3.31 Track back ............................................................................. 70
3.32 Weather indicators ............................................................... 70
4 Care and support ............................................................................ 73
4.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................... 73
4.2 Water resistance ..................................................................... 73
4.3 Charging the battery ............................................................. 74
4.4 Getting support ...................................................................... 75
5 Reference ........................................................................................ 77
5.1 Technical specifications .......................................................... 77
5.2 Compliance ............................................................................. 78
5.2.1 CE .................................................................................... 78
5.2.2 FCC compliance .............................................................. 78
5.2.3 IC ..................................................................................... 79
5.2.4 NOM-121-SCT1-2009 ...................................................... 80
5.3 Trademark .............................................................................. 80
5.4 Patent notice .......................................................................... 80
5.5 Warranty ................................................................................. 80
5.6 Copyright ................................................................................ 83
Index .................................................................................................. 85
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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:
BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. OVEREXERTION MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY.
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
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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:
DAMAGED.
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DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE
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
START
NEXT
LIGHT
BACK LAP
VIEW
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2.1 Using buttons
Suunto Traverse Alpha has five buttons which allow you to access
all the features.
[START]:
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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
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keep pressed to start recording or access a list of available modes
•
keep pressed to stop and save a recording
[NEXT]:
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press to change displays
•
press to enter/accept a setting
•
keep pressed to access/exit the options menu
[LIGHT]:
•
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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]:
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press to return to the previous menu
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press to add a lap during a recording
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keep pressed to lock/unlock buttons
[VIEW]:
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press to access additional display views
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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 make the most of your Suunto Traverse Alpha, we recommend
downloading the Suunto Movescount App and creating a free
Movescount account before starting up your watch. Alternatively,
you can visit movescount.com to create a user account.
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
Unit system
Metric
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with [START] or [LIGHT] and press [NEXT] to accept and go to the
next step.
After completing the setup wizard, charge the watch with the
supplied USB cable until the battery is fully charged.
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NOTE: If a blinking battery symbol is displayed, Suunto Traverse
Enter
options
~2 sec
Alpha 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 Alpha directly
in the watch, through Movescount, or on the go with Suunto
Movescount App (see
To change the settings in the watch:
1. Keep [NEXT] pressed to enter the options menu.
2. Scroll the menu with [START] and [LIGHT].
3. Press [NEXT] to enter a setting.
4. Press [START] and [LIGHT] to adjust the setting values and
confirm with [NEXT].
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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
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1539
steps
915
kcal
Steps
11899
3.1 Activity monitoring
Suunto Traverse Alpha 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.
Daily step count and calories burned are displayed under
DISPLAYS
Steps
»
. The values are reset daily at midnight.
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NOTE: Activity monitoring is based on your movement as
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°C
1018hPa
Barometer
950
kcal
1306
Steps
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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 Alpha 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.
While in the steps display, you can press [VIEW] to see your 7-day,
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30-day and yearly trends.
950
kcal
1306
Steps
avg
2018
30 days
avg
2018
7 days
avg
2018
Year
3.2 Alti-Baro
Suunto Traverse Alpha 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
.
activity
To view alti-baro information, press [NEXT] while in the time display
or activate the alti-baro display from the display menu.
3.2.2 Matching profile to
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1472m
Altitude
1472m
Altitude
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m
Altitude
ref
1018
hPa
1472m
Altitude
You can change to different views by pressing [VIEW].
In altimeter profile, you can see:
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altitude + temperature
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altitude + sunrise/sunset
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altitude + reference point
•
12h altitude graph + altitude
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°C
1472m
Altitude
1472m
Altitude
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m
Altitude
ref
1018
hPa
1472m
Altitude
In barometer profile, you get the corresponding views:
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barometric pressure + temperature
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barometric pressure + sunrise/sunset
•
barometric pressure + reference point
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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].
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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 Alpha on your
wrist, you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate
temperature reading because your body temperature will affect 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 Alpha 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
Changes in local weather conditions affect 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
3.
Press [NEXT] to enter
4. The following setting options are available:
•
ALTI-BARO
FusedAlti: GPS is switched on and the watch starts calculating
altitude based on FusedAlti.
with [LIGHT] and enter with [NEXT].
Reference
.
3.9 FusedAlti
.
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Altitude: Set your altitude manually.
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Sea level pressure: Set the sea level pressure reference value
manually.
5. 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 Alpha 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 Alpha 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 Alpha decide a suitable
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profile for the activity using the automatic profile, or choose a
profile yourself.
NOTE: You can also define a specific profile for each of your
sport modes under the sport mode advanced settings in
Movescount.
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 Profile 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.
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3.2.3 Using altimeter profile
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°C
1472m
Altimeter
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°C
1018hPa
Barometer
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.
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.
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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 Alpha senses vertical movement and 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 Alpha 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 Alpha interprets all
pressure changes as movements in altitude.
Depending on which profile is active, you can access the altimeter
or barometer in the alti-baro display with [VIEW].
NOTE: When you are using the automatic profile, barometer or
altimeter icons are not shown on the alto-baro display.
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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/off 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 off
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.
•
Off: 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 also change
the general setting in Movescount.
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You can change backlight color, when using red backlight, setting
the brightness to 10% makes it possible to view the backlight
through night vision goggles.
You can adjust the backlight brightness (in percent), either in the
watch settings under Tones/display » Backlight or in Movescount.
TIP: When the [BACK LAP] and [START] buttons are locked, you
can still activate the backlight by pressing [LIGHT].
NOTE: Setting the backlight color to red will not affect the
color of flashlight
Flashlight
In addition to normal backlight modes, Suunto Traverse Alpha 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.
The flashlight stays on for about four minutes. You can turn it off at
any time by pressing [LIGHT] or [BACK LAP].
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3.5 Button lock
Lock
2s
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Unlock
2s
Keeping [BACK LAP] pressed locks and unlocks buttons.
You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settings
under GENERAL » Tones/display » Button lock.
Your Suunto Traverse Alpha has two button lock options:
•
Actions only
•
All buttons
Night
: Start and options menus are locked.
: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in
mode.
TIP: Select the Actions only button lock setting to avoid
accidentally starting or stopping your log. When the [BACK LAP]
and [START] buttons are locked, you can still change displays by
pressing [NEXT] and views by pressing [VIEW].
3.6 Compass
Suunto Traverse Alpha has a digital compass that allows you to
orient yourself in relation to magnetic north. The tilt-compensated
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compass gives you accurate readings even if the compass is not
273°
NW
horizontally level.
You can show/hide the compass display from the start menu under
DISPLAYS » Compass.
The default compass display includes the following information:
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middle row: compass heading in degrees
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bottom row: press [VIEW] to see current time, cardinal direction
or empty (no value)
You can change the compass display information from the options
menu under
General
Formats
»
Compass unit
»
. Select which is the
primary value in the center of the compass display: degrees, Mils or
cardinals.
The compass switches to power saving mode after one minute.
Reactivate it with [START].
3.6.1 Calibrating compass
If you have not used the compass before, you must first calibrate it.
Turn and tilt the watch in multiple directions until the watch beeps,
indicating calibration is complete.
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