Suunto X9 user manual

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SUUNTO X9 QUICK GUIDE     
        
         
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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 f

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2. BASIC MENU STRUCTURE

   

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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:        
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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.  
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Planning your journey  Set the UTC offset (UNITS)  Set the Position format (UNITS)  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) 8

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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 d

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5.2. Baro use
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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. %%  % &%$
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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, an

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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 (NAVIGATE)  Select the satellite fix rate for the GPS (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

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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 po

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Before starting the hike  Choose the activity type (ACTIVITY)  Select the GPS fix settings for the GPS (GPS FIX)  Set the reference altitude and/or sea level pressure (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

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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 MANA

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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, yo

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Mempoint names list Edit the mempoint names with Suunto Trek Manager. Coordinate formats +*  , # 
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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 *% ' 19 EN

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