Suunto Altimax Outdoor Watch User’s Guide

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This PDF user manual is for the Suunto Altimax Outdoor Winter Sports Watch.

SUUNTO ALTIMAX Outdoor Winter Sports Watch with altimeter and barometer

Outdoor winter sports instrument with altimeter and barometer

The Wristop Computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument, intended for recreational use. The outdoor enthusiast who enjoys venturing in sports like skiing, kayaking, mountain climbing, hiking and biking can rely on the Wristop Computer’s accuracy.

This user guide is designed to facilitate the user’s understanding of the functions and processes to setup those functions.

(PDF) USER’S GUIDE in English (EN), French (FR), German (DE), Spanish (ES), Italian (IT), Dutch (NL), Finnish (FI) and Swedish (SV) languages.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. Introduction
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.2 MAIN FUNCTIONS (MODES)
1.2.1 Backlight Features
1.2.2 Water Resistance
1.3 BUTTON FUNCTIONS
1.3.1 The [Mode] Button
1.3.2 The [+] Button
1.3.3 The [-] Button
1.3.4 The [Select] Button
1.4 LCD DISPLAY
1.5 MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS
1.5.1 Selecting the Units of Measurement
1.6 PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION
1.7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1.7.1 Battery Replacement

CHAPTER 2. Time Mode
2.1 HOW TO SET THE TIME
2.2 DAILY ALARM SUB MODE
2.2.1 How to Set the Daily Alarms
2.3 STOPWATCH SUB MODE
2.3.1 How to Use the Stopwatch
2.4 COUNTDOWN TIMER SUB MODE
2.4.1 How to Set the Countdown Timer
2.4.2 How to Start the Countdown Timer
2.5 DUAL TIME SUB MODE (ALTIMAX , S-LANDER)
2.5.1 Setting the Dual Time Function

CHAPTER 3. Altimeter Mode
3.1 SETTING THE ALTIMETER
3.2 ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE
3.2.1 How to Start the Altitude Difference Measurement
3.3 24-HOUR MEMORY SUB MODE
3.4 LOGBOOK SUB MODE
3.4.1 How to Start and Stop a Logbook
3.4.2 Fast Cumulative Button
3.5 LOGBOOK HISTORY SUB MODE
3.5.1 Clearing the Logbook History

CHAPTER 4. Barometer Mode
4.1 PRESSURE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SUB MODE
4.1.1 How to Start the Pressure Difference Measurement
4.2 4-DAY MEMORY SUB MODE
4.3 SEA LEVEL PRESSURE SUB MODE
4.3.1 Setting the Sea Level Pressure
4.4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR

CHAPTER 5. Compass Mode (Vector and X-Lander)
5.1 BEARING TRACKING SUB MODE
5.2 DECLINATION ADJUSTMENT SUB MODE
5.2.1 Setting the Local Declination
5.3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS

CHAPTER 6. Frequently Asked Questions
6.1 GENERAL
6.1.1 Is the Wristop Computer waterproof?
6.1.2 How long will the battery last?
6.1.3 What do the segments on the circumference mean?
6.1.4 Why do the segments on the circumference go to the left (counterclockwise)?
6.1.5 Why are there two symbols above the mode indicator bar and what do they mean?
6.2 TIME
6.2.1 Why do the segments on the circumference increase and decrease when I am in the Time mode?
6.2.2 What is the longest time I can set in the timer?
6.3 ALTIMETER
6.3.1 How do you clear the logbook?
6.3.2 How does the logbook self-erase?
6.3.3 How many logbooks can you record?
6.3.4 What is the duration readout?
6.3.5 What is the maximum capacity of total vertical ascent or descent feet/meters in the logbook history?
6.3.6 If hiking from a level of 5,000 ft down hill to 3,000 ft and then back up to 8,000 feet, how is the Vector going to read this or average it out?
6.3.7 Why does the vertical ascent/descent measurement show different readings even though I am inside and staying in the same room?
6.4 BAROMETER
6.4.1 What is the little box on the top left of the display?
6.4.2 Does the Wristop Computer show future trends in weather conditions?
6.4.3 What does “absolute pressure” and “relative pressure” mean?
6.4.4 What is temperature compensation?
6.5 COMPASS
6.5.1 What is the purpose of the rotating outer bezel?
6.5.2 Where do I find the correct declination for my area so I can set my Wristop Computer?
6.6 EFFECT OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON ALTITUDE MEASUREMENT

CHAPTER 7. Spare Parts Available

CHAPTER 8. Abbreviations

CHAPTER 9. Copyright and Trademark Notice

CHAPTER 10. CE Compliance

CHAPTER 11. Limits of Liability and ISO 9001 Compliance

CHAPTER 12. Disposal of the Device

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