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T ABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMA TION ........................................................................................5
1.1. Care and Maintenance..........................................................................5
1.2. Water Resistance ................................................................................. 5
1.3. Battery Replacement ............................................................................6
1.4. After sales service ...............................................................................7
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO X6/X6M...................................................................8
2.1. Display ..................................................................................................8
2.1.1. Mode Symbols..........................................................................8
2.1.2. Function Symbols..................................................................... 9
2.2. Buttons................................................................................................10
2.2.1. Short and Long Press ............................................................10
2.2.2. Start Button.............................................................................10
2.2.3. Stop/CL Button ....................................................................... 11
2.2.4. Suunto Button ........................................................................11
2.2.5. Arrow Buttons .......................................................................12
2.2.6. Button Lock ............................................................................12
2.3. Menus ................................................................................................13
2.3.1. Basic Menu Structure ............................................................13
3. MODES ................................................................................................15
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2.3.2. Navigating in Menus...............................................................14
3.1. General Information ............................................................................15
3.2. Time Mode ...........................................................................................15
3.2.1. Main Display ...........................................................................15
3.2.2. Alarm ......................................................................................16
3.2.3. Time ........................................................................................18
3.2.4. Date ........................................................................................19
3.2.5. General...................................................................................19
3.2.6. Units .......................................................................................22
3.3. Compass Mode ...................................................................................25
3.3.1. Main Display ...........................................................................25
3.3.2. Use .........................................................................................26
3.3.3. Altitude/Sealevel .................................................................... 27
3.3.4. Compass ................................................................................28
3.3.5. Slope ......................................................................................30
3.4. Weather Mode.....................................................................................31
3.4.1. Main Display ...........................................................................31
3.4.2. Use .........................................................................................32
3.4.3. Sealevel..................................................................................32
3.4.4. Alarm ......................................................................................32
3.4.5. Memory................................................................................... 33
3.5. Hiking Mode .........................................................................................34
3.5.1. Main Display ...........................................................................34
3.5.2. Logbook..................................................................................35
3.5.3. Use .........................................................................................39
3.5.4. Altitude ...................................................................................39
3.5.5. Alarms ....................................................................................39
3.6. Hiking Chrono ......................................................................................41
3.6.1. Main Display ...........................................................................41
3.6.2 Memory...................................................................................42
3.6.3. Altitude ...................................................................................45
3.6.4. Use .........................................................................................45
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3.6.5. Reminder ................................................................................45
3.6.6. Effect of air temperature on altitude measurement ..............4 6
4. ADDITIONAL FEATURES ................................................................................50
4.1. PC Interface ................................................................................50
4.1.1. Transferring Data ...................................................................50
4.1.2. Suunto Activity Manager Features ........................................ 51
4.2. SuuntoSports.com ..............................................................................53
4.2.1. System Requirements ............................................................54
4.2.2. SuuntoSports.com Sections ..................................................54
4.2.3. Getting Started .......................................................................56
5. TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................57
6. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE...............................................................58
7. CE ................................................................................59
8. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE ..............................................59
9. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE ................................................................................59
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Suunto X6/X6M Wristop Computer is a reliable high-precision electronic instrument that is intended for recreational use. Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy sports
such as mountain climbing, hiking and biking can rely on the Suunto X6/X6M’s accuracy.
NOTE: The Suunto X6/X6M should not be substituted for obtaining measurements
that require professional or industrial precision and should not be used to obtain
measurements when skydiving, hang gliding, paragliding, gyrocopter riding and
flying a small aircraft.
1.1. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble
or service your Suunto X6/X6M. Protect your Suunto X6/X6M from shocks, extreme
heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto X6/
X6M in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.
The Suunto X6/X6M 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 X6/X6M 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. Keep the PC interface contacts clean with e.g. a toothbrush. Make sure the area around the sensors is kept free of dirt and sand. Never
insert any objects into the sensor openings.
1.2. WATER RESIST ANCE
Suunto X6/X6M is water-resistant. Its water resistance is tested to 100m/330ft according to ISO 2281 standard (www.iso.ch). This means that you can use your
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Suunto X6/X6M for swimming and other water sports
activities but it must not be used for scuba diving or
freediving.
To maintain water resistance and to ensure that the
warranty remains valid, it is strongly recommended
to have all service, except for battery change, done
by authorized Suunto service personnel.
NOTE: Never push the buttons while swimming or
in contact with water. Deliberate or unintentional
pressing of the buttons while the unit is submerged
could cause the unit to malfunction.
1.3. BATTER Y REPLACEMENT
The Suunto X6/X6M operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell,
type: CR 2032. The life expectancy is approximately
12 months in Time/Weather modes.
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 and
compass will significantly reduce battery life.
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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 the Suunto
X6/X6M.
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: Battery replacement should be performed
with extreme care to ensure that the Suunto X6/
X6M continues to remain waterproof. Careless
battery replacement may void warranty.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not
crush, puncture or dispose of in fire or water.
Only replace with manufacturer-specified
batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries
properly.
NOTE: Place the
battery under the
contact clip.
Do not bend the clip.
Bending may cause
a malfunction.
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1.4. AFTER SALES SERVICE
If a claim under warranty appears to be necessary, return the product, freight prepaid, to your Suunto dealer who is responsible for having your product repaired.
Include your name and address, proof of purchase and/or service registration card,
as required in your country. The claim will be honored and the product repaired or
replaced at no charge and returned in what your Suunto dealer determines a reasonable amount of time, provided all necessary parts are in stock. All repairs made, not
covered under the terms of this warranty, will be made at the owner’s expense. This
warranty is non-transferable from the original owner.
If it is not possible to contact your Suunto dealer, contact your local Suunto distributor
for further information. You can locate your local Suunto distributor from
www.suunto.com.
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO X6/X6M
2.1. DISPLAY
When your Suunto X6/X6M leaves the factory, it is in
sleep mode, with the display empty. Press any button
to activate the Suunto X6/X6M. The text “
” is displayed and after a few seconds the
MEMORY
Time mode is activated. Later on, you can select
which mode is displayed. For information about setting the correct time, refer to chapter 3.2.3.
In addition to mode-specific information, the Suunto
X6/X6M display includes several symbols.
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DEFRAG OF
2.1.1. Mode Symbols
The mode symbols on the left of the display indicate the active mode:
Time Hiking
Compass Hiking chrono
Weather
2.1.2. 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:
Alarm
Active, when at least one of the alarms is on.
Weather/Altitude alarm
Active, when weather alarm, altitude alarm or asc/dsc alarm is on.
Logbook
Active, when the logbook is recording data.
Chrono
Active, when the chrono is on and recording data to a file.
Use alti/baro
Indicates that the air pressure sensor is used as a barometer and the altitude reading
is fixed.
Active when you select the air pressure to be displayed as weather information. In
this case the altitude reading in Hiking, Chrono and Compass modes is fixed. For more
information refer to page 32.
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Battery
Active, when 5–15 percent of the battery capacity is left and the battery should be
replaced.
Button Lock
Active, when the button lock has been activated.
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 Button
Short press
• In Chrono mode, it starts timing and records
and displays the intermediate times.
•In Hiking mode, it records the mark points (altitude and time).
Long press
• Activates the backlight when the backlight is
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not set to the off position. The backlight stays on as long as a selection is active and
5 seconds after the last selection. For more information about backlight settings,
see page 20.
2.2.3. Stop/CL Button
Short press
• Returns to the previous menu level or to the previous selection without accepting
the selection.
• In the Chrono mode, it stops timing.
• In the main displays, it acts as a shortcut button, that toggles the lowest field of the
main display between three different alternatives. The selection stays active even
if the mode or menu level is changed.
Long press
• Returns to the main display of the current mode without accepting the last selec-
tion. In the Chrono mode, it resets the stopwatch.
2.2.4. Suunto Button
Short press
• Scrolls to a lower menu level.
• Accepts the selections made with arrows and moves to the next phase.
• After the last selection, it returns to the Set menu.
• With two possible selections (e.g. light On/Off), it activates the selection and
accepts the selections made with arrows.
Long press
• Returns to the main display of the current mode and accepts the selection.
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• With two possible selections (e.g. light On/Off), it accepts the selection and returns
directly to the main display of the current mode.
2.2.5. Arrow Buttons
Short press
• Scrolls from one mode to another.
• Scrolls the menus up and down, and logbook and memory forward and back.
• Changes the values. The up arrow increases the value and the down arrow
decreases the value.
• With two possible selections (e.g. light On/Off), both arrows change the value.
2.2.6. Button Lock
The button lock prevents you from pushing the buttons. If the button lock is activated
and you try to press a button, the message “
UNLOCK PRESS SUUNTO” is displayed.
Activating the button lock
To activate the button lock:
1. Press Suunto. The Suunto X6/X6M switches to the Function menu.
2. Press Start within 2 seconds. The buttons are locked and the Suunto X6/X6M
switches to the main display of the current mode.
Deactivating the button lock
To deactivate the button lock:
1. Press Suunto. The following text is displayed: “
NOW PRESS START”.
2. Press Start within 2 seconds.
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2.3. MENUS
2.3.1. Basic Menu Structure
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The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode,
its main display appears. When you press Suunto in the mode’s main display, the
mode’s Function menu is displayed. The Function menu includes several functions
and all the functions include sub-functions or settings. This is called the hierarchical
menu structure.
2.3.2. Navigating in Menus
You can scroll the menu items with the up and down arrow buttons on the right side
of the Suunto X6/X6M. Three menu items are displayed at the same time. The menu
item that is currently active and can thus be selected is displayed in reversed color.
On the right side of the display is an indicator bar showing the total number of menu
items. The number of the active menu item is displayed next to the indicator bar.
To move deeper into the hierarchy, select a menu item and press Suunto. To return
one step up in the hierarchy, press Stop/CL. Remember that if you just press Stop/CL
the changes are not saved—first you have accepted them with the Suunto button.
If you want to return directly to the main display of the active mode, press for more
than 2 seconds either Suunto (saves the changes) or Stop/CL (discards the last
change).
Suunto X6/X6M has been designed to guide you as much as possible when you
navigate in the menus. When you perform a function, the Suunto X6/X6M often
returns automatically to the menu that you are likely to use next. Also, for example, if
you try to do something that is impossible, the Suunto X6/X6M first displays a message and then automatically recommends a function in reversed color to help you to
use the functions.
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3. MODES
3.1. GENERAL INFORMA TION
Suunto X6/X6M has five modes: Time, Compass, W eather , Hiking and Hiking Chrono.
The symbols for each mode are displayed on the left of the Suunto X6/X6M display.
When you select a mode, the active mode indicator appears on the display next to the
symbol of the selected mode. If the icons are set to on, they also display the active
mode.
To select a mode, press either the up or down arrow while in the main display of any
mode and scroll the modes. During scrolling, the icon of the selected mode and its
name appear on the display. When you stop scrolling, the icon stays for a little while
and then the main display of that mode opens automatically.
NOTE: In addition to the active mode indicator, the Use indicator can also be displayed next to the Compass or Weather mode symbols. If the Use is set to Alti, the
indicator is next to the Compass mode symbol and if the Use is set to Baro, the
indicator is next to the Weather mode symbol. For more information about the Alti or
Baro Use, see page 26.
3.2. TIME MODE
3.2.1. Main Display
When you select the Time mode, the main display opens. The main display has three
rows:
Date
The first row displays the date in the selected format. For more information about
changing the date format, see page 22.
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Time
The second row displays the time in the selected format. For more information about
changing between 12- and 24-hour display, see page 22.
Shortcuts
The third row displays alternatively the weekday, seconds or dual time. To change
the displayed information, press Stop/CL.
• Weekday: Displays the current weekday.
• Seconds: Displays seconds.
• Dual time: Displays the dual time.
3.2.2. Alarm
You can set altogether three independent alarms. In addition to the time, you can
define a date when the alarm sounds. If you do not define the date, the alarm will
sound daily, as long as it is set to on.
When the alarm is set, the alarm symbol
appears on the Suunto X6/X6M display.
Activating alarms
To activate an alarm:
1. In the Function menu, Alarm is already as the first menu item. Select it by pressing
Suunto. The alarm menu displays the status of the alarms. When you open the
menu for the first time the alarm indicators are set to off as default.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to set and press Suunto. The alarm information is
displayed and the On/Off indicator is activated. When you open the alarm information for the first time, the time is 00:00 or 12:00 am.
3. Press either the up or down arrow to change the alarm status to on.
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4. Press Suunto. The alarm indicator changes to on and the hour selection is activated.
5. Set the correct hour with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The minute selection is activated.
6. Set the correct minutes with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.
7. If you want the alarm to sound every day, accept the dd.mm format by pressing
Suunto. (A long press takes you back to the main display. Two short presses first
activate the mm field and then take you to the Function menu.) The alarm is set to
sound every day and you return to the Function menu.
8. If you want to set the alarm for a specific date, set the day and month in the dd and
mm fields with the arrow buttons and accept the date by pressing Suunto. The
alarm is set to sound only once on the selected date and you return to the Function
menu. To set the alarm back to daily function, activate the mm field and set its value
back to mm with the arrow buttons and accept the setting with Suunto.
Deactivating alarms
To deactivate the alarm:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Alarm and press Suunto.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to set off and press Suunto. The alarm information is
displayed and the On/Off indicator is activated.
3. Press either the up or down button to change the alarm status to off and press
Suunto. The alarm symbol disappears from the display.
Acknowledging alarms
When you hear the alarm, you can acknowledge it by pressing any of the Suunto X6/
X6M buttons. The alarm stops automatically after 30 seconds.
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3.2.3. Time
The current time is visible on the second row of the Time mode´s main display.
Dual time allows you to keep track of another time, for example, another time zone
when you are traveling. The dual time is displayed on the third row of the Time mode
main display as a shortcut. To scroll to the dual time shortcut, press Stop/CL in the
main display.
Setting the time and the dual time
To set the time and the dual time:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Time and press Suunto. The menu with the options
Time and Dual time is displayed.
2. Scroll to either Time or Dual time and press Suunto. The hour selection is activated.
3. Change the hour with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The minute selection is
activated.
NOTE: If the time is displayed as a 12-hour clock, the symbol AM or PM is displayed
on the last row. For more information about the 12/24-hour clock, see page 22.
4. Change the minutes with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The second selec-
tion is activated.
5. When you press the arrow down button, the seconds are zeroed. If you want to
set specific seconds, press the arrow up button and the seconds start to increase. When the seconds setting is correct, press Suunto. You automatically return
to the Function menu.
NOTE: When you set the seconds for time, they are automatically updated in the
dual time as well.
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NOTE: When you are setting the dual time, you can only set hours and minutes, the
seconds are retrieved from the Time option.
3.2.4. Date
The date has three different formats: dd.mm, mm.dd or day. For more information
about changing the format, see page 22.
Changing the date
To change the date:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Date and press Suunto.
2. Change the value of the first active field (either day or month, depending on the
format) with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The second field is activated.
3. Change the value of the second field with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.
The year selection is activated.
4. Change the year with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. (All the years mean the
21st century.) You automatically return to the Function menu.
NOTE: The weekday is updated automatically on the last row according to the set
date.
3.2.5. General
The General function includes the general settings for using your Suunto X6/X6M.
Setting the tones
Tones are the sounds that indicate that you have successfully pressed the buttons.
The tones can be set on or off.
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To set the tones:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to General and press Suunto. The General menu is
displayed.
2. Scroll to Tones and press Suunto. The On/Off field is activated.
3. Change the value of the field to either on or off with the arrow buttons and press
Suunto. The tones are now set.
Setting the icons
Icons are the symbols that appear for a moment when you change the mode. You can
either show or hide them.
To set the icons:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to General and press Suunto. The General menu is
displayed.
2. Scroll to Icons and press Suunto. The On/Off field is activated.
3. Change the value of the field to either on or off with the arrow buttons and press
Suunto. The icons are now set.
Setting the backlight
Light is the backlight of the Suunto X6/X6M display. Light has three possible settings:
• Normal: The light goes on when you press Start for more than 2 seconds in any
other mode than the Chrono mode. The light is on for 5 seconds after the last press
of any button.
NOTE: If the backlight setting is normal and you press Start in Chrono mode, the
Chrono is activated. If you want to use the light in the Chrono mode, you have to set
the backlight to Night Use.
• Off: The light does not go on from any button or during an alarm.
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• Night Use: The light goes on when you press any of the buttons and stays on for
5 seconds after the last press of a button.
NOTE: The backlight goes on when an alarm sounds in Normal and Night Use.
To change the light setting:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to General and press Suunto. The General menu is
displayed.
2. Scroll to Light and press Suunto. The current light setting is activated.
3. Select the light setting with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The light setting is
set and you return to the Function menu.
Calibrating the air pressure sensor
The pressure sensor of the Suunto X6/X6M is accurately calibrated when the product leaves the factory. However, the calibration can slightly shift over time. You can
adjust the calibration offset but you should only do it if you notice that the current air
pressure shown on the bottom row in the Weather mode differs from a reference
value of the barometric pressure measured with a certificated high-accuracy barometer. You can set the value by 0,1 hPa or 0,01 inHg steps. The reference value
should be measured with at least the same accuracy. If you are uncertain, contact
the Suunto technical service before changing the calibration.
To change the pressure sensor calibration:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to General and press Suunto. The General menu is
displayed.
2. Scroll to Sensor and press Suunto. The text S
ENSOR CALIBRATION appears and the
current measured absolute air pressure is displayed as active.
3. With the arrow buttons, set the absolute air pressure value to match the measured
reference value and press Suunto. You return to the Function menu.
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NOTE: You can return the original calibration by scrolling the sensor calibration
value until text DEFAULT is displayed in the middle row.
3.2.6. Units
The units menu includes the units that are used with all the Suunto X6/X6M functions and settings. The unit settings affect the way information is displayed in all the
Suunto X6/X6M modes.
Setting the time format
The time setting defines whether the 12- or 24-hour clock is used.
To change the 12/24-hour display:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Time and press Suunto. The 12/24 h field is activated.
3. Select the correct setting with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The time
display is set.
Setting the date format
The Date setting defines the format in which the date is displayed. The possible
formats are:
• DD.MM: Day before the month, e.g. 27.11.
• MM.DD: Month before the day, e.g. 11.27.
• Day: Only the day is displayed, e.g. 27.
To change the date format:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Date and press Suunto.
3. Select the correct date format with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The
format is set and you return to the Function menu.
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Setting the temperature unit
The Temp setting defines the unit in which the temperature is displayed. The options
are Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).
To change the temperature unit:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Temp and press Suunto. The temperature unit field is activated.
3. Select the unit with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The temperature unit is set.
Setting the air pressure unit
The Pres setting defines the unit in which the air pressure is displayed. The options
are hPa and inHg.
To change the air pressure unit:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Pres and press Suunto. The air pressure unit field is activated.
3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The unit of the air
pressure is set.
Setting the elevation unit
The Elev setting defines the unit in which the elevation is displayed. The options are
meters (m) and feet (ft).
To change the elevation unit:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Elev and press Suunto. The elevation unit field is activated.
3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The unit of the
elevation is set.
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Setting the ascent/descent rate unit
The Asc/Dsc setting defines the way the ascent or descent rate is displayed. The
possible formats are:
• m/s
• m/min
• m/h
• ft/s
• ft/min
• ft/h
To change the Asc/Dsc format:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Asc/Dsc and press Suunto.
3. Select the correct format with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The format is
set and you return to the Units menu.
Setting the slope unit
The Slope setting defines the unit in which the slope is displayed. The options are
degree (°) and percentage (%).
To change the slope unit:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Slope and press Suunto. The slope unit field is activated.
3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The slope unit is set.
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3.3. COMPASS MODE
3.3.1. Main Display
When you select the Compass mode, the main display opens. The main display has
three rows.
Bearing
First row displays the bearing pointed with the sighting marks of Suunto X6/X6M. The
bearing is displayed in bold when the compass is level.
Compass
The second row displays the heading of the Suunto X6/X6M as a graphical presentation of a compass rose. The rose displays the cardinal and half-cardinal points.
The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 40 seconds at a time. After this
period the compass moves into power-saving mode and the message “
START COMPASS”
is displayed. Press Start, to activate the compass again.
Shortcuts
The third row contains shortcuts to three functions. To change the function, press
Stop/CL.
• Altitude: In Alti use, it displays the current altitude, and in Baro use, it displays the
reference altitude. For more information about the Alti and Baro uses, see section
3.3.2.
• Bearing tracking: Bearing tracking helps you to follow a certain bearing in terrain.
When you scroll to bearing tracking for the first time, it is 0°. To activate the search
for bearing, move your Suunto X6/X6M horizontally until the chosen bearing is
displayed on the first row and press Start. The selected bearing is displayed on the
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third row until you select a new bearing with the Start button. When you have
selected the bearing tracking, the compass rose in the middle row displays a dotted
vertical line indicating the bearing tracking set.
NOTE: The tracking always remembers the last direction selected, when you
next scroll to it.
• Time: Displays the current time.
NOTE: The shortcuts will also function normally in the power-saving mode. When
you select the bearing shortcut, the compass will automatically be activated.
3.3.2. Use
With the Use function you can define whether the air pressure measurement is used
to measure the altitude or to represent the weather conditions.
If you select Alti (altimeter), the measured air pressure is displayed as altitude and all
changes of atmospheric pressure are interpreted as changes in altitude.
When the Alti use is selected, the altitude reading of Compass, Hiking and Hiking
Chrono modes changes, but the atmospheric pressure (sea level) in the second row
of the Weather mode remains constant. The absolute pressure changes if it is selected as a shortcut on the third row of the Weather mode.
If you select Baro (barometer), the measured air pressure is displayed as weather
information and all changes in atmospheric pressure are interpreted as being due to
a change in the weather.
When the Baro is selected, the altitude reading in the Compass, Hiking and Hiking
Chrono modes remains constant. The atmospheric pressure (sea level and absolute)
in the Weather mode changes.
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Select the correct use according to what you want to measure. For example, on a
hiking trip, you can select Alti for the day to see how high you have climbed. When
you camp for the night, you can change the use to Baro to make sure that the weather
changes do not catch you by surprise.
To select either Altimeter or Barometer use:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Use with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The
Alti/Baro field is activated.
2. Change the content of the field with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. You then
return to the Function menu.
3.3.3. Altitude/Sealevel
In order for the altimeter to function correctly you need to set the reference altitude.
This means that you set an altitude reading that is equal to the real altitude. Set the
reference altitude in a place where you know the altitude, for example, with the help
of a topographical map. The Suunto X6/X6M has a factory set reference altitude that
corresponds to the standard barometric pressure (1013hPa/29.90inHg) at sea level.
If you do not know your current altitude or the correct sea level pressure, you can
have an estimate of your altitude by setting the sea level pressure to 1013 hPa/29.90
inHg.
In the Weather mode, Altitude is replaced with Sealevel, this functions and is set in the
same way as Altitude.
To set the reference altitude:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Altitude with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.
2. With the arrow buttons, set the reference altitude in the field to match the altitude of
you current location and press Suunto. You return to the Function menu.
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If you do not know your altitude, you can use the air pressure to help determine the
altitude. To do this, select the Weather mode and set the current sea level air pressure. You can find out the sea level air pressure, for example, from the airport,
weather station or Internet weather pages.
3.3.4. Compass
The compass menu includes functions for either calibrating the compass or setting its
declination.
Calibrating the compass
You should calibrate the compass if it does not seem to work well, for example, when
it displays the wrong compass heading or the heading changes too slowly. You
should also calibrate the compass after replacing the battery.
Strong electromagnetic fields, such as electric lines, loudspeakers and magnets, can
affect the compass calibration. Therefore calibrate the compass if your Suunto X6/
X6M has been exposed to these fields.
You should also calibrate the compass before a long trip.
NOTE: Calibrate the compass before using it for the first time.
NOTE: Remember to hold the Suunto X6/X6M level during the calibration.
To calibrate the compass:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Compass with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.
2. In the compass menu, move to Calib with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.
3. The screen displays the text “
ROTATE 360°” and a countdown from 5 to 0. When the
countdown reaches 0, the calibration starts. Hold the Suunto X6/X6M level and
slowly rotate the device in a full clockwise or counterclockwise circle.
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