Suunto X3HR User Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 4

1.1. HOW TO START TRAINING .......................................................................4

1.2. CARE AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................................5

1.2.1. Care of the Suunto X3HR ..................................................................5

1.2.2. Care of the Transmitter Belt ..............................................................5

1.3. WATER RESISTANCE ................................................................................5

1.4. BATTERY REPLACEMENT ........................................................................6

1.5. BATTERY REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMITTER BELT ......................8

2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO X3HR ........................................................ 9

2.1. DISPLAY ......................................................................................................9

2.1.1. Function symbols ..............................................................................9

2.2. BUTTONS ..................................................................................................10

2.2.1. Short and long press .......................................................................10

2.2.2. START/STOP button .......................................................................10

2.2.3. SET button ......................................................................................10

2.2.4. ARROW UP/LIGHT button ..............................................................11

2.2.5. ARROW DOWN/LAP button ...........................................................11

2.3. NAVIGATING IN THE FUNCTIONS ..........................................................12

2.4. HEART RATE MONITOR AND TRANSMITTER BELT .............................14

2.4.1. Activating the heart rate monitor .....................................................14

2.4.2. Electromagnetic interference ...........................................................14

2.4.3. Warnings .........................................................................................14

2.4.4. The Suunto X3HR and transmitter belt usage in water ...................15

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3. MODES ...................................................................................................... 16

3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................... 16

3.2. TIME MODE .............................................................................................. 16

3.2.1. Main display .................................................................................... 16

3.2.2. Day ................................................................................................. 17

3.2.3. Heart rate ........................................................................................ 20

3.2.4. Temperature and absolute air pressure .......................................... 22

3.3. TRAINING MODE ..................................................................................... 24

3.3.1. Main display .................................................................................... 24

3.3.2. Stopwatch ....................................................................................... 26

3.3.3. Altitude ............................................................................................ 27

3.3.4. Hr Limits .......................................................................................... 29

3.4. MEMORY MODE ...................................................................................... 30

3.4.1. Main display .................................................................................... 30

3.5. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM ........................................................................... 32

4. SUUNTO X3HR SELF-TEST PROCEDURE ............................................. 33

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 34

6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS ....................................................................... 36

6.1 COPYRIGHT .............................................................................................. 36

6.2 TRADEMARKS .......................................................................................... 36

6.3 CE COMPLIANCE ...................................................................................... 36

6.4 ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE ........................................................................... 36

7. LIMITS OF LIABILITY ................................................................................. 37

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Suunto X3HR Wristop Computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument
that is intended for recreational use. Outdoor enthusiasts and endurance athletes
who enjoy sports such as hiking, running and biking can rely on the Suunto X3HR's
accuracy.
The Suunto X3HR features three main modes: TIME, TRAINING and MEMORY.
Each mode provides several sub-functions further enhancing the usefulness to its
owner. If you do not perform any actions on any setting/selecting states in five hours,
Suunto X3HR automatically returns to the main display of the current mode. All key
features and modes are discussed in detail in chapter 3.

NOTE: The Suunto X3HR should not be substituted for obtaining measurements that
require professional or industrial precision and should not be used to obtain altitude
or barometric measurements in extreme sports such as skydiving, hang gliding,
paragliding and gyrocopter riding.

1.1. HOW TO START TRAINING

1. Place the transmitter belt firmly around your chest.

2. Wet the electrodes against your skin.

3. Scroll to training mode with the UP or DOWN button of your Suunto X3HR.

4. Check that you see your heart rate.

5. Press START to start the stopwatch and memory recording.

6. Go training. If you are unsure, read the manual and disclaimers first.

7. Take lap times with DOWN/LAP button.

8. Change training information on the bottom row with SET button.

9. When finished, press START/STOP to stop recording.

10.Read this manual to see what else you can do with your new Suunto X3HR.

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1.2. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1.2.1. Care of the Suunto X3HR

Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble
or service your Suunto X3HR. Protect your Suunto X3HR from shocks, extreme heat
and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid rubbing the Suunto X3HR against
rough surfaces as this may scratch the face. If not in use, your Suunto X3HR should
be stored in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.
The Suunto X3HR can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If
there are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not
expose the Suunto X3HR to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents,
acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the
unit's seals, case and finish. Make sure the area around the sensor is kept free of dirt
and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor opening.

1.2.2. Care of the Transmitter Belt

Wash the transmitter regularly with mild soap and water after each use. Rinse with
pure water; dry thoroughly and carefully.
Store in a cool dry place. Never store the transmitter wet. Moisture keeps the elec­trodes wet and transmitter activated thereby shortening the battery life.
Do not bend or stretch the transmitter; this may damage the electrodes.

1.3. WATER RESISTANCE

Suunto X3HR and the transmitter belt are tested with ISO (International Organization
for standardization) standard 2281 (www.iso.ch). This means that the product is
water-resistant. In addition to the term ‘water-resistant’ Suunto X3HR is marked with
an indication of a test overpressure given as a depth in meters (30m/100ft) and trans-

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mitter belt (20m / 66 ft). This indication, however, does not correspond to a diving
depth but refers to the pressure at which the water overpressure test was conducted.
This means that you cannot dive to a depth of 30m/100ft with your Suunto X3HR
wristop computer or 20m / 66 ft with the transmitter belt.
Rain, shower, swimming and other normal exposure to water will not affect its opera­tion but the buttons shall not be pressed if exposed to water in any circumstances.

NOTE: X3HR wristop computers and transmitter belts must not be used for diving.

1.4. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Suunto X3HR operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The life expectancy is
approximately 12 months in the Time mode.
A low-battery warning indicator is activated on the display when approximately 5–15
percent of the battery capacity is still available. When this occurs, you should replace
the battery. However, extremely cold weather may activate the low battery warning
indicator even though the battery is still fully operational. If the battery warning indica­tor is activated in temperatures above 10°C (50°F), replace the battery.

NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight, altimeter, compass and heart rate monitor will sig­nificantly reduce battery life.

You can replace the batteries yourself as long as you do it properly to avoid any leak­age of water into the battery compartment or computer. Always use original battery
replacement kits. (They include a new battery, battery lid and O-ring.) You can pur­chase the battery kits from official Suunto retailers.

NOTE: When replacing the battery, also replace the battery lid and O-ring. Never use
the old ones.

NOTE: Change the battery at your own risk. Suunto recommends you to have the
batteries changed in official Suunto services.

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To replace the battery:

1. Insert a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backside
of your Suunto X3HR.

2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker.

3. Remove the battery compartment cover and the O-ring, and discard them. Ensure
that all surfaces are clean and dry.

4. Remove the old battery carefully.

5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment under the metal contact clip,
with the positive side facing up.

6. With the O-ring in the correct position, replace the battery compartment cover and
turn it with the coin clockwise until it is aligned with the closed position marker. Do
not press onto the battery compartment cover while turning it with a coin.

NOTE: Perform battery replacement with extreme care to ensure that your Suunto
X3HR remains water resistant. Careless battery replacement may void warranty.

WARNING: This Suunto product contains a Lithium cell battery. To reduce risk of fire
or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, charge or dis­pose of in fire or water. Replace only with manufacturer specified batteries. Recycle
or dispose of used batteries properly.

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1.5. BATTERY REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMITTER BELT

The transmitter belt operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032.
The transmitter belt’s average expected battery life is 300 hours of use in ideal oper­ating temperatures.When the Suunto X3HR is not receiving a signal but the transmit­ter belt is active, a change of battery might be necessary. Refer to section 2.4.2 for
other factors that can interfere with a correct signal.
To change the battery

1. Insert a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backside
of the transmitter belt.

2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker, or
even slightly further for easy opening.

3. Remove the battery compartment cover. Ensure that the O ring and all surfaces are
clean and dry. Do not stretch the O ring.

4. Remove the old battery carefully.

5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the positive side facing up.

6. With the O ring in the correct position, replace the battery compartment cover and
turn it with the coin clockwise until it is aligned with the close position marker.

NOTE: You should change the battery cover and the O ring simultaneously with the
battery to ensure that the transmitter remains clean and water resistant. Replacement
covers are available from Suunto as accessories.

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2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO X3HR

2.1. DISPLAY

When your Suunto X3HR leaves the factory, it displays the
rows of the Time mode’s main display—date, time and week­day.
In addition to mode-specific information, the Suunto X3HR
display includes several symbols.

2.1.1. Function symbols

The function symbols indicate that either a function has been
activated (such as Alarm) or something needs to be done
(battery symbol). The function symbols are:

Heart: Active when the device is receiving the heart rate signal. (The symbol is
displayed next to the measured heart rate.)
Stopwatch: Active when measuring time in the Training-mode or when the stop
watch has not been reset.

HR limit arrows: Active when the HR limits have been set on.

HR limit alarm: Active when Al Tone is on and HR limits have been set on.

Alarm: Active, when the alarm function is on.

Low battery: Active when battery needs changing.

MEM: Active when in the Memory mode. It shows that you are viewing a
memory entry and not the active training data.

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2.2. BUTTONS

2.2.1. Short and long press

The buttons may have different functions depend­ing on how long you press them.
The ordinary press or short press means that the
button is pressed quickly.
The long press means that the button is pressed
for more than 2 seconds.

2.2.2. START/STOP button Short press

• Starts and stops the Stopwatch in the Training
mode.

Long press

• Resets the Stopwatch time displays (top and bot­tom rows) in the Training mode.

2.2.3. SET button

Short press

• Switches between the shortcuts on the bottom row of the display.

• When you change units, it accepts the current selection and moves to the next
selection. (The next selection starts flashing.)

• In the Memory mode, it is used to view the selected displays of the recorded train­ing sessions.

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