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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GETTING STARTED WITH SUUNTO M3 ...........................................................3 1.1.GETTING FAMILIAR WITH SUUNTO M3 .....................................................3 1.2.FIRST STEPS WITH SUUNTO M3 ................................................................4 2. USING RACE TIMER ..........................................................................................5 2.1.SYNCHRONIZING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER ...........................................6 2.2.
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1. GETTING STARTED WITH SUUNTO M3 This instruction manual guides you to use all the features of the Suunto M3, a wristop computer designed for competetive boat racing. 1.1. GETTING FAMILIAR WITH SUUNTO M3 The Suunto M3 has two main displays: the Time and Timer displays. You can switch between the displays by long pressing (more than 1 seconds) the MODE button. The picture below shows the Suunto M3 button assignments: CHRONO UP (START/STOP) ENTER MODE DOWN (SYNC) 3
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1.2. FIRST STEPS WITH SUUNTO M3 Taking the Suunto M3 into use the first time is simple: all you need to do is set the current date and time: 1. While the Suunto M3 is displaying time, press the ENTER button to open the menu. 2.Use the UP or DOWN button to select the Time item from the menu. 3. Press ENTER to select the highlighted item. 4. Again, select Time and press ENTER. 5.Adjust the full hours by pressing the UP/ DOWN buttons. 6. Press ENTER to accept and to move forward. 7. Press MODE to
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2. USING RACE TIMER The Suunto M3 helps you to optimize the timing for the race start so that you can cross the start line at the right time. This helps you get ahead of your opponents and avoid turbulence from the other boats in front of you. TIP: While waiting for the race start, you can use the Suunto M3 chronograph to estimate the time to reach the start line by taking practice starts. The race timer helps you to follow the official race start countdown. 1. Long press the MODE button to swi
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2.1. SYNCHRONIZING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER Suunto M3 allows you to synchronize the timer to the official countdown even after the countdown has started. This is very useful if you are distracted when the official 5 minute signal is given, causing a delay in starting the timer in Suunto M3. Once the timer is running, synchronizing is done as follows: 1. Wait and be prepared to the next official signal (such as the 4 or 1 minute signal). 2. At the signal, immediately press the DOWN button. The timer
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2.3. USING THE BUTTON LOCK In order to prevent accidental off synchronization of the race timer, you can activate or switch off the Suunto M3 button lock by pressing first the ENTER and then the CHRONO button within 3 seconds. Note that the key lock only disables the following actions: starting the race timer, stopping the countdown or race time and synchronizing the countdown. 7
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3. DETERMINING FAVORED END OF START LINE Before a race starts, the wind direction may have shifted and is no longer aligned with the starting line. The Suunto M3 helps you to determine the favored end of the start line. 15° 1.Head to wind and check your bearing from the boat compass. Example: bearing to wind is 15°. 2.Adjust the Suunto M3 rotating bezel so that the upwind bearing is parallel to the black triangle on the inner ring. 8
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3.Steer the boat along the starting line and check your bearing from the boat compass. Example: the bearing is 75°. 75° 4.Find the bearing on the Suunto M3 rotating bezel and refer to the inner ring: + • if the bearing is on the plus (+) sector, 75° you are steering towards the favored end of the starting line • if the bearing is on the minus (-) sector, you are steering away from the favored end of the starting line Example: the 75° bearing is on the plus (+) sector, meaning that you are headin
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4. CALCULATING COURSE TO NEXT MARK Setting the bearing to the next mark on the race is sometimes difficult due to poor visibility. Suunto M3 allows you to calculate the bearing to the next race marker in advance, before you reach the turning point. This way you can steer to the correct direction as soon as possible. The calculation is based on the standard turning angles (30°, 45°, 60°) depending on the race course. 1.Steer directly toward the first mark and ° 60 check your current bearing from
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3.Find the appropriate turning angle degree from the inner ring and read the bearing to the following mark from the Suunto M3 rotating bezel. For example, if your course was 15° and 255° the turning angle to the next mark is 60° to the left, the bearing to the next mark is 255°. 4. After passing the first mark, follow the new bearing and repeat the ° 60 calculation to the next mark. ° 15 11
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5. USING CHRONO AND SETTING ALARMS You can use the Suunto M3 as a chronograph or as a tool to remind you of important events with alarms. 5.1. USING CHRONO You can use the chronograph in both the Time and the Timer displays. 1. Press the MODE button so that 0:00,0 is displayed on the bottom row. 2. Press CHRONO to start the chrono. TIP: You can switch between the Time display and the Timer display without disturbing a running chrono by long pressing the MODE button. 3. Press CHRONO to stop the c
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TIP: If you leave the date empty, the alarm will go off every day at the same time. If the date is set, the you will get one alarm on the specified date and the alarm is then set to off. 13
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6. CUSTOMIZING SUUNTO M3 You can customize the Suunto M3 settings to fit your personal preferences. 6.1. CHANGING GENERAL SETTINGS 1. Press ENTER in the Time display and select General from the menu. 2. Select the setting you want to change: • Tones: sets the key tones on/off • Light: adjusts the backlight. There are three different settings: • Normal: the light switches on for 7 seconds with a long press of the CHRONO button or when an alarm is activated • Off: the light does not switch on at a
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7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care of the Suunto M3 Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto M3. Protect it from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid rubbing your Suunto M3 against rough surfaces as this may scratch the face. If not in use, store the Suunto M3 in a clean, dry environment at room temperature. After use or exposure to salt water, flush the Suunto M3 with water to remove the salt. Turn the b
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7.2. REPLACING THE BATTERY Your Suunto M3 operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. 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 when the battery is still fully operational. If the battery-warning indicator is activated in temperatures above 10°C (50°F), replace the
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To replace the battery: 1. Insert the opening tool or a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backside of your Suunto M3. 2. Turn the tool/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 flap, with the positive side facin
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