Suunto X9 User Manual

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SUUNTO X9 QUICK GUIDE

GPS signal

START/DATA

Mode indicator

Altitude alarm

STOP/BACK

Weather alarm

Navigation method

Battery level

ENTER

DOWN

Time alarm

Activity status

1. INTRODUCTION

This is the Quick Guide for Suunto X9 wristop computer. It contains brief introductions to all the modes and guidelines on where and when to use their functions. It also contains more detailed instructions on how to use the most important functions.

However, it does not include all the information on Suunto X9, and the information it contains is not always given in full detail. In other words, the Quick Guide should be used alongside the instruction manual. Therefore you should first read the instruction manual carefully before using the Quick Guide. You can find the instruction manual on the CD-ROM supplied with your Suunto X9.

Checklist

Make sure the package contains the following items:

• Suunto X9

• Docking Station

• Charger

• PC-interface cable

• CD containing the Suunto Trek Manager software and the user guide

• Suunto X9 Quick Guide

• Suunto X9 Pocket Guide

• Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the resale agent who sold you the package.

2. BASIC MENU STRUCTURE

ALARM LIST

TIME/DATE DUAL TIME SYNC UTC

TIME DATE TEMP PRESS ALTITUDE VERT DISTANCE SPEED POSITION DATUM GRID

LIGHT BRIGHT CONTRAST TONES INFO

ALTITUDE SEA LEVEL

PRESSURE - TEMPERATURE GRAPH

ALTITUDE BARO AL

CREATE My Points ROUTE LIST

NAVIDATA LIST

ALTITUDE SEA LEVEL

MEMORY LIST

SHORTCUTS

DAY LIGHT

SHORTCUTS

ROUTE INFO

SHORTCUTS

GPS refresh

SUMMARY

SHORTCUTS

GPS refresh

TIME

ALTI/BARO

COMPASS

NAVIGATION

ACTIVITY

ALL MODES

ALARM TIME/DATE UNITS GENERAL

REFERENCE USE BARO MEM ALARM

DECLINATION CALIBRATE

NAVIGATE ROUTE NAVIDATA TRACK BACK XTE ALARM REFERENCE GPS fix

ACTIVITY GPS fix REFERENCE MEMORY

GPS MARK Memp MARK HOME FIND HOME POSITION

BUTTONS

ENTER Short press

ENTER Long press

START/DATA Short press

STOP/BACK Short press

STOP/BACK Long press

UP/DOWN

route

CREATE WP SELECT WP LIST ERASE

VIEW ERASE TRACK BACK

VIEW EDIT LINK WP UPDATE ERASE

3. GENERAL SETTINGS

Before starting to use your Suunto X9, you need to set the correct time and date. You can also customize all the necessary units and settings.

These instructions show you how to set the time and date. The adjustments of the other settings is fairly similar. You can find all the settings in the basic menu structure.

Setting the time and date:

Adjust the

settings and accept

with ENTER

Main display

4. TIME MODE

The Time mode includes normal watch functions such as time, date, alarm and stopwatch. In the Time menu you can select the measuring units for the data displayed in other modes, adjust the general settings such as display contrast and button tones and define the GPS position format to match the maps you normally use.

Date

Time

Shortcuts

(Seconds, Dual time, Stopwatch)

4.1. Using the Time mode-specific functions

General settings

• Set the time and date (TIME/DATE)

• Customize the desired units and settings, select the coordinate system ( and GENERAL)

UNITS

Planning your journey

• Set the UTC offset (UNITS)

• Set the Position format (

• If the position format is Grid, set the grid that matches your map (

UNITS)

Before starting the hike

• Adjust the time and dual time if you are in a new time zone (TIME/DATE)

During hiking

• Use the stopwatch to record your runs, hikes etc.

• Adjust the light settings to suit different conditions (

LIGHT)

5. ALTI/BARO MODE

The Alti/Baro mode is used for measuring altitude, barometric pressure and temperature. Suunto X9 calculates the altitude from the current barometric pressure, which is more sensitive and accurate than the altitude measurement with the GPS, and is also available when the GPS is off.

Because both altitude and weather data are measured with the same barometric sensor, you have to select whether you want to use this mode as an altimeter or as a weather station. The Use selection defines the set of information shown on the main display. The Alti/Baro menu also contains weather and altitude alarms, the reference setting needed to relate the current weather state with your current altitude, and the weather memory.

5.1. Alti use

Vertical speed

Altitude

Shortcuts

(Temperature, Absolute barometric pressure (abs), Time)

5.2. Baro use

Sea level barometric pressure

6h-barometric pressure graph

Shortcuts

(Absolute barometric pressure (abs), Time, Temperature)

Before starting the hike

• Set the reference altitude and/or sea level pressure (REFERENCE)

• Set the altitude or barometric alarms (

During hiking

• View either altitude or barometric information (USE)

After the journey

• View the 7-day barometric memory (BARO MEM)

ALARM)

6. COMPASS MODE

The Compass mode aids the GPS functions and offers you navigational support even when the GPS is off. The 3-axis compass sensor allows tilting up to 30 degrees while still displaying the correct bearing. In the Compass menu you can set the declination and calibrate the compass to ensure accurate readings in any location.

Cardinal points

Heading

Shortcuts

(Time, Bearing (bea), Bearing lock)

Before starting the hike

• Calibrate the compass (CALIBRATE)

• Set the compass declination (

DECLINATION)

During hiking

• Use the compass to guide you in unfamiliar terrain

• Obtain directions when the GPS is off, or you are moving at such slow speed that the GPS is not able to measure your direction.

North

indicator

7. NAVIGATION MODE

You should use the Navigation mode when you have a pre-planned destination and you want to ensure that you will find it. The mode includes all the typical GPS functions related to routes and waypoints. You can create the routes and waypoints in this mode or on your PC and use them to guide you to your destination. The Navigation mode also shows you the distance, direction, estimated time of arrival and other essential information for all the waypoints of the selected route, and guides you back to your starting point.

The Navigation mode works together with the Activity mode, so even if you do not activate a route, for instance when running, the Navigation mode always shows you the distance and direction to the start.

Waypoint/Route

Distance to waypoint/Length of the route

Shortcuts

(Time to waypoint (ttw), Bearing (bea), Time)

Planning your journey

• Create a route (ROUTE)

• Create new waypoints by linking (

LINK WP)

Before starting the hike

• Activate a route (ROUTE)

• Choose the navigation method (

• Select the satellite fix rate for the GPS (

NAVIGATE)

GPS FIX)

NOTE: The display is updated according to the selected GPS fix interval.

During hiking

• Navigate on the chosen route

• View navigational data (

NAVIDATA)

Returning home

• Follow the active track log to the beginning of the journey (TRACK BACK)

After the journey

• View, edit and/or erase routes and waypoints (ROUTE)

• Download your data to Suunto Trek Manager for further analysis.

8. ACTIVITY MODE

While the Navigation mode shows you where to go, the Activity mode displays your current performance. It is the mode you need when you want to measure and record your activity, be it running in your neighborhood or navigating in the wilderness.

The Activity mode shows you the speed, distance, time from start and other interesting data regarding your current activity. It records your track with the speed and altitude profile that you can view on your PC. It also records memory points if you have marked them. It also gives you a log summary at any time on the road with just a push of a button.

Speed

Distance traveled

Shortcuts

(Time, Time from start (tfs), Altitude)

Before starting the hike

• Choose the activity type (ACTIVITY)

• Select the GPS fix settings for the GPS (

• Set the reference altitude and/or sea level pressure (

GPS FIX)

REFERENCE)

NOTE: The display is updated according to the selected GPS fix interval.

During hiking

• View your speed and distance information

• View the log summary (START/DATA button)

Returning home

• Use the track back (TRACK LOG) function to guide you to the nearest point of a previously recorded track, and after that to the beginning of this track.

After the journey

• View and/or erase track log files (MEMORY)

• Download your data to Suunto Trek Manager for further analysis

9. FUNCTION MENU

The Function menu is similar in all the modes. To access the Function menu, press ENTER in the main display of any mode for more than 2 seconds.

Before starting the hike

• Mark your current position so that you can return there later on (MARK HOME)

During hiking

• View the coordinates of your current position (POSITION)

• Mark specific positions during the activity (

MARK MEMP)

Returning home

• Return to the position that you marked with Mark Home (FIND HOME)

10. SUUNTO TREK MANAGER

In order to enjoy all the benefits of the Suunto X9, you should install Suunto Trek Manager to your PC.

1. Insert the Suunto Trek Manager CD-ROM into the drive.

2. Wait for the installation to begin and follow the installation instructions.

NOTE: If the installation does not start automatically, click Start --> Run and type D:\setup.exe.

Joining the SuuntoSports.com community

1. Connect to the Internet and open your Web browser.

2. Go to www.suuntosports.com.

3. Click Register and register yourself and your Suunto sports instrument. You can change and update your personal and equipment profiles in the My Suunto section afterwards. After the registration you will automatically enter the SuuntoSports.com home page that introduces the site structure and functional principles.

11. PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY

When you plan your journey, you can create a route using Suunto X9 or Suunto Trek Manager.

Creating a route with Suunto X9

Set the

waypoint

information

Repeat for other

waypoints

Mempoint names list

Edit the mempoint names with Suunto Trek Manager.

Coordinate formats

Pos. format Datum Grid

Deg Set No adjustment required

Dm Set No adjustment required

Grid No adjustment required Set

UTM No adjustment required No adjustment required

Set: This means that you have to set the correct datum/grid.

No adjustment required: This means that this selection does not have any

effect so you do not have to adjust it.

12. BEFORE STARTING THE HIKE

Before you start your hike, you should make sure that the compass works properly. You should also mark the home position so that you can find back if you get lost. Also make sure that the GPS is on and the route is activated.

Calibrating the compass

Calibration

finished

Activating a route

Choosing the navigation method

Select a suitable

navigation method

Navigation methods

To a single waypoint of a route

To start - no route or WP selected

To one point from MyPoints list

Activity

Main display

Select a suitable

activity status

Activity status

Log recording started, GPS on

Log recording stopped, GPS off

Log recording paused, GPS in sleep mode.

Same log continues when set to

again

GPS fix

GPS Fix interval

1 s

1 min

Manual

Estimated

duration

4,5 h

12 h

Depends

on usage,

>500 positions

Track log interval

10 sec

1 min

Manual

Altitude profile interval

10 sec

20 s

60 s

Memory capacity

(Max. 25 track logs)

24 h

145 h

Up to 400 h

NOTE: The display is updated according to the selected GPS fix interval. In the Manual GPS fix rate the long press of STOP/BACK updates the display in Activity and Manual main displays.

GPS signal quality

Mark Home

Or any

other mode

GPS activated

and it marks home

coordinates.

Setting the reference altitude/sea level pressure

Reference

value set

NOTE: When the GPS is on, find the altitude reference from the position display in the Function menu.

NOTE: When the GPS is on, find the sea level reference from Alti/Baro mode by choosing Baro use.

Setting the altitude/barometric alarms

Alarm set

NOTE: The baro alarm functions if the barometric pressure changes 4 hPa/0.118 inHg.

13. DURING HIKING

When on the move you can monitor your progress, navigate using several different methods and mark the coordinates of specific spots along the route.

Activity and Navigation Data displays

Both the Activity and Navigation mode have separate data displays where you can view different kinds of navigational and activity-specific information.

To view the displays, press START/DATA in the main display of the Activity or Navigation mode.

Mark Memp

Position marked

when EPE is

small enough.

Or any

other mode

NOTE: Make sure your activity is before using the Mempoint function. Activating the Mempoint function does not automatically activate the GPS.

14. RETURNING HOME

Suunto X9 offers you several methods that you can use when you finish your activity.

Find Home

Suunto X9 guides

you back along the active track.

Or any

other mode

GPS activated

and guiding

towards home.

Track Back (Active track)

Track Back (memory)

Use the track back function

Select and wait for GPS.

to guide you to the nearest

point of a previously recorded

track, and after that to the

beginning of this track

15. AFTER THE JOURNEY

After you have successfully returned from your journey, you can transfer the data you have gathered with your Suunto X9 to Suunto Trek Manager for further analysis. You can also upload the route to SuuntoSports.com if you wish.

You can also erase the routes, waypoints, and log files you no longer need.

Transferring Data

1. Make sure your computer has a free serial port.

2. Attach your Suunto X9 firmly to the docking station with the display facing up. Plug the adapter in the docking station and the other end in an electric outlet. Plug the docking station in the serial port of the computer. Suunto X9 enters the PC Interface mode automatically.

3. Open Suunto Trek Manager.

4. Click

Connect to X9

displays the contents of your Suunto X9 (Tracks, Routes, MyPoints).

icon on the bottom left window and Suunto Trek Manager

5. To transfer data between your Suunto X9 and Suunto Trek Manager, select an item and click

Download selected item(s) to folder

icon on the bottom left window. The selected item is placed in the Downloaded folder in the Local Data window. You can now view it in the Map window, add waypoints and alarm points.

6. When you have transferred the files to your PC, you can delete them from the Suunto X9 memory with Suunto Trek Manager and make room for new log files.

For further information on uploading routes, see the Suunto Trek Manager Help in the Help menu.

Erasing a route

Route

erased

Erasing log files

Log file

erased

16. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never disassemble your Suunto X9. Protect it from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto X9 in a clean and dry environment at room temperature.

Wipe your Suunto X9 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 it 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 area around the sensor free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor opening.

16.1. Water resistance

Suunto X9 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 the Suunto X9 for swimming or other water sport activities but it should not be used for scuba diving or freediving.

NOTE: Do not push the buttons under any circumstances while swimming or in contact with water. Deliberate or unintentional depression of the buttons while the unit is submerged could cause the unit to malfunction.

NOTE: Large amounts of water and dirt under the cover of Suunto X9 may disturb the satellite signal reception.

16.2. Charging the battery

You can charge the battery with either 110V or 220 V mains charger (depending on the area of purchase), with a car cigarette lighter charger (optional) or with a 9 V battery.

WARNING! This Suunto product contains a Liion battery. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or dispose of in fire or water. Only use manufacturer specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly.

Charging the battery with a mains charger

To charge the battery with a mains charger:

1. Place your Suunto X9 on the docking station with the display facing up.

2. Plug the charger in the docking station. Plug the charger in an electric outlet.

3. When the battery level indicator is full, disconnect the charger from the electric outlet. Your Suunto X9 is now ready for use.

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