en USER GUIDE
MODES AND VIEWS TIME COMPASS • date • seconds • dual time • sunrise and sunset times • stopwatch • countdown timer • empty • time • cardinals • bearing tracking ALTI & BARO altimeter barometer depth meter • log recorder • log height difference • log ascent • log descent • altitude difference measurer • temperature • empty • temperature • log recorder • altitude reference • time • empty • log recorder • temperature • time
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1 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3 General settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.1 Adjusting strap length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.1 Matching profile to activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.2 Setting profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.3 Setting reference values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 Using weather trend indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 Activating storm alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.
.3 Choosing recording interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 8 Replacing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 9.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 WELCOME en “For over 70 years Suunto has provided accurate, reliable information to people in need of it. Our instruments enable our users to reach their goals more effectively and get more out of their sports experience. Our products are often very critical to the user. Therefore we at Suunto take pride in maintaining highest quality standards for our products. “ Founded in 1936, Suunto is the world leader in precision compasses, dive computers and wristop altimeters.
2 INTRODUCTION This User Guide explains the Suunto Core features, how they work, and how you access them. In addition, we have included examples of how you can use them in real life situations. Each main chapter explains a mode and its views. It also gives you information on how to set and use these views. Suunto Core gives you readings on time, barometric pressure and altitude. Additional information is given for every reading so that you can make the most of your favourite outdoor activities.
3 GENERAL SETTINGS en Before you start to use your Suunto Core, it's a good idea to set the measurement units and general settings according to your preferences. General settings are changed in MENU. 3.1 Adjusting strap length If you need to adjust the strap length of the metal strap, please contact your nearest watch store to get the needed adjustments correctly done for you. 3.2 Changing units In UNITS you select the measurement units, including: ● TIME : 24h/12h ● DATE: dd.mm/mm.
3. Change the values using [+] and [- Light], accept with [Mode]. 4. Exit MENU with [Start Stop]. 3.3 Changing general settings In GENERAL you set the general settings, including: ● BUTTON TONE: on/off ● TONE GUIDE: on/off ● BACKLIGHT: light button/any button ● LANGUAGE: English, French, Spanish, German To enter GENERAL in MENU: 1. Enter MENU by keeping [Mode] pressed in the TIME , ALTI & BARO or COMPASS mode. 2. Scroll down to GENERAL using [- Light]. 3. Enter with [Mode]. 3.3.
You start or stop the log recorder You mark an altitude point while you are recording logs You start or stop the stopwatch The device switches between the ALTIMETER and BAROMETER profile when you are using the AUTOMATIC profile. To turn tone guides on or off: 1. In GENERAL, select TONE GUIDES. 2. Switch the tone guides on or off with [+] and [- Light]. ● ● ● ● en 3.3.3 Backlight In BACKLIGHT you switch between two different light features: any button and light button.
To choose a language: 1. In GENERAL, select LANGUAGE. 2. Select a language from the list with [+] and [- Light]. 3.3.5 Activating button lock You can activate and deactivate the button lock by keeping [-Light] pressed down. When the button lock is activated, it is indicated with a lock symbol . NOTE: You can change views and use the backlight when the button lock is activated.
4 USING TIME MODE en The TIME mode handles time measurement. 20 With [View] you can scroll through the following views: ● Date: current weekday and date ● Seconds: seconds as numbers ● Dual time: time in another time zone ● Sunrise and sunset : time of sunrise and sunset at a specific location ● Stopwatch: sport timer ● Countdown timer: alarm goes off after a set duration ● Empty: no additional view 4.1 Changing time settings You change the time settings in MENU. To enter time settings in MENU: 1.
4.1.1 Setting time In TIME you set the time. To set the time: 1. In TIME-DATE, select TIME. 2. Change the hour, minute and second values with [+] and [- Light]. 4.1.2 Setting date In DATE you set the month, day and year. To set the date: 1. In TIME-DATE, select DATE. 2. Change the year, month and day values with [+] and [- Light]. To change the format in which the time is displayed, see Section 3.2 Changing units on page 7. 4.1.
Possible real life situation: Knowing the time at home You are traveling abroad and you set the dual time to be the time at home. The main time is the time at your current location. Now you always know the local time and you can quickly check what time it is at home. 4.1.4 Setting sunrise and sunset times In SUNRISE you select a reference city that your Suunto Core uses to give you sunrise and sunset times. To set sunrise and sunset times: 1. In MENU, select SUNRISE. 2.
To use the stopwatch: 1. In the TIME mode, select the stopwatch view. 2. Start, stop and restart the stopwatch with [Start Stop]. 3. Keep [+] pressed to reset the stopwatch. Possible real life situation: Timing the 100m dash Your friend is training for a running competition, and needs to know how long it takes him to run the 100 m dash. You start the stopwatch the instant he breaks from the blocks. You stop the stopwatch the instant he crosses the finish line. The result: 11.3 seconds. Not bad! 4.
Possible real life situation: Boiling eggs You’re on a hiking expedition. It’s morning. You wake up, come out of your tent, and start to make breakfast at your campfire. This time, you want 8-minute eggs. You set the countdown timer to 8 minutes with your eggs in the pot and wait for the water to come to a boil. When the water boils, you engage the countdown timer. At the eight-minute point, your Suunto Core gives the alarm. Presto! Perfect 8-minute eggs. 4.
24h 5min TIP: When the snooze is turned on, you can deactivate it in the TIME mode by keeping [View] pressed down. Possible real life situation: Waking up in the morning You want to wake up early tomorrow morning. You set your Suunto Core alarm for 6:30 before you go to bed. The alarm wakes you up at 6:30 the next morning but you want to sleep for another 5 minutes. You choose YES when the device asks you if you want to snooze. After 5 minutes the alarm goes off again.
5 USING ALTI & BARO MODE en In the ALTI & BARO mode you can view the current altitude, barometric pressure or snorkeling depth. It offers four profiles: AUTOMATIC, ALTIMETER, BAROMETER and DEPTH METER (see Section 5.2.2 Setting profiles on page 19). You can access different views depending on which profile is activated when you are in the ALTI & BARO mode. 5.
is found on most topographic maps. Your Suunto Core will now give you the correct readings. To get the correct altitude readings, you need to enter the sea level air pressure reference value. The sea level air pressure reference value relevant to your location can be found in the weather section of the local newspaper or on the websites of national weather services.
BAROMETER profile + altitude moving If the BAROMETER profile is on for an extended period of time as you climb in altitude or go down in altitude, the device assumes that you are standing still and interprets your changes in altitude as changes in sea level air pressure. It will therefore give you incorrect sea level air pressure readings. Possible real life situation: Setting the altitude reference value You’re on the second day of your two-day hike.
2. Select PROFILE. 3. Choose a suitable profile. Alternatively you can set the profile in the ALTI & BARO mode by keeping [View] pressed down. 5.2.3 Setting reference values To set the reference value: 1. In MENU, select ALTI-BARO. 2. Select REFERENCE and choose between the ALTIMETER and SEA LEVEL. 3. Set the known reference value using [+] and [- Light]. Possible real life situation: Correcting your altitude value You’re hiking and take a break when you see a sign with the current altitude.
to check upcoming weather conditions. The weather trend indicator is comprised of two lines forming an arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. The right line represents the last 3 hours. The left line represents the 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours. So the line can indicate 9 different patterns in the barometric trend.
5.4 Activating storm alarm The storm alarm notifies you that a pressure drop of 4 hPa / 0.12 inHg or more has occurred during a 3-hour period. Suunto Core will activate an alarm and flash an alarm symbol on the display for 20 seconds. The storm alarm only works when you have activated the BAROMETER profile in the ALTI & BARO mode. To activate the storm alarm: 1. In MENU, select ALTI-BARO. 2. Select STORM ALARM. 3. Switch the storm alarm on or off with [+] and [- Light].
en When the ALTIMETER profile is activated, you can access the following views with [View]: ● Log recorder: records the altitude changes into logs ● Altitude difference measurer: measures the altitude difference from a set point ● Temperature: measures the current temperature ● Empty: no supplementary information 5.5.1 Using altitude difference measurer The altitude difference measurer shows the difference in altitude between a set point and your current position.
Possible real life situation: Measuring your climbing You are about to start climbing a mountain that is 3, 280 feet (1000 m) high. You want to be able to check your progress as you climb, so you activate the altitude difference measurer on your Suunto Core. You start climbing, checking your altitude occasionally to see how far you are from the next check point. At some point you start to get tired. You check your altitude, and see that there’s still a lot of climbing ahead.
is displayed when your altitude is the same as at the starting point. en is displayed when your altitude is below the starting point. is displayed when you view how much you have ascended from the log start. is displayed when you view how much you have descended from the log start. Altitude points are recorded according to the recording interval you have chosen (see Section 7.3 Choosing recording interval on page 41). To change the recording rate: 1. In MENU, select MEMORY. 2. Select REC INTERVAL. 3.
Possible real life situation: Recording altitude You’re going on another mountain hike. This time you want to record how much you ascend and descend so as to compare the figures with previous hikes. You set your Suunto Core to the ALTIMETER profile and start the log recorder when you begin the hike. After the hike you stop your log recorder and reset it . Now you can compare it with your previous logs. 5.6 Using barometer profile The BAROMETER profile shows the current sea level air pressure.
● Altitude reference: shows the altitude reference value ● Time: shows the current time ● Empty: no additional view en NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Core on your wrist, you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will affect the initial reading. A 7-day log of changes in sea level air pressure can be viewed in ALTI-BARO memory in MENU (see Section 7.1 Alti-Baro memory on page 39.
You can start, stop and reset the altitude measurement while in the BAROMETER profile. Possible real life situation: Recording logs in the BAROMETER profile You are recording your altitude changes during a hike and decide to take a longer break. You switch to the BAROMETER profile. Since the altitude recording continues but no altitude changes are occurring, you go to the log recorder view in the BAROMETER profile and stop the altitude recording. 5.
NOTE: The AUTOMATIC profile should not be activated all the time. Some activities require the BAROMETER profile to be constantly activated even though you might be moving (e.g. surfing). In other words, in certain situations you need to choose a suitable profile manually. 5.8 Using depth meter profile You use the DEPTH METER profile when snorkeling. It shows your current depth and the maximum depth you reached during a snorkeling dive. The maximum depth of the device is 32.8 ft (10m).
5.8.1 Recording logs in depth meter profile The log recorder in the DEPTH METER profile works similarly to the log recorder in the ALTIMETER profile, but instead of recording altitude it records the depth of your snorkeling dives. To record logs in the DEPTH METER profile: 1. In the ALTI & BARO mode, select the log recorder view. 2. Start, stop and restart it with [Start Stop]. Begin a snorkeling dive. 3. When you return to the surface, reset by holding [+] pressed.
6 USING COMPASS MODE en The COMPASS mode allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North. In the COMPASS mode you can access the following views with [View]: ● Time: shows the current time ● Cardinals: shows the current heading in cardinal directions ● Bearing tracking: shows the difference between the heading and the set bearing 6.
NOTE: If you notice deviations in the compass, you can recalibrate it by keeping it level and rotating it slowly clockwise until the north indicator shows a stable value.
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6.1.2 Setting declination value Paper maps point to true North. Compasses, however, point to magnetic North – a region above the Earth where the Earth’s magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true North are not at the same location, you must set the declination on your compass. The angle in between magnetic and true north is your declination. The declination value appears on most maps.
6.2 Using compass en When you are in the COMPASS mode, you see two moving segments on the rim of the display. These point towards North. The hairline at 12 o’clock shows your heading and functions as a compass direction arrow. The numerical value of your heading is shown in the center of the display.
6.2.1 Using bezel You can use your Suunto Core as a traditional compass by moving the outer bezel according to the moving segments showing North and then following the heading. To use the bezel: 1. In the COMPASS mode, point the North indicator towards your target. 2. Rotate the moving bezel so that North on the bezel and the moving North segments are aligned. 3. Move towards your heading, keeping the moving North segments aligned with North on the bezel. 6.2.
en To use the bearing tracking: 1. Point the compass direction arrow in the direction you want to travel and press [Start Stop]. The bearing is now locked. Your current heading is shown in the middle of the display, and it will change according to your movements. 2. The arrows in the top row of the display point you in the direction you need to take in order to keep to your desired bearing. The symbol confirms that you are aiming towards the right direction.
you where to go. Because the compass is active for only a minute at a time to conserve battery life, now and then you need to re-start the compass to check your heading. Keep an eye on it and you’ll get there soon.
7 USING MEMORY en 7.1 Alti-Baro memory ALTI-BARO automatically records changes in altitude or sea level air pressure for the last 7 days. Information will be stored depending on which profile is active at the moment of the recording. Records are stored once per hour. To view the records of the last 7 days: 1. In MEMORY, select ALTI-BARO. 2. Use [+] and [- Light] to browse through the records. Possible real life situation: Predicting the weather You are camping in the mountains.
When you view logs, you are first shown a list of available logs complete with times and dates. You can scroll and then enter each log to view its summary information and details. 7.2.
NOTE: Only altimeter logs include summaries. en 7.2.2 Locking and unlocking logs To lock or unlock logs: 1. In MEMORY, select LOGBOOK. 2. Choose a log from the list. 3. Select LOCK / UNLOCK. 4. Lock/unlock the log with [Mode] OR Cancel with [View]. 7.3 Choosing recording interval You can choose the recording interval in REC INTERVAL in MENU.
TIP: It is better to use a faster recording interval for short lasting activities with fast changes in altitude (e.g. downhill skiing). A slower recording interval is more suitable for long lasting activities with slower changes in altitude (e.g. hiking).
8 REPLACING BATTERY en Your Suunto Core operates on a 3-volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not crush, puncture or dispose of used batteries in fire or water. Replace the battery with a manufacturer-approved battery only. Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly. To change the battery: 1. Use a coin to open the battery compartment on the back of your device. Ensure that the O ring and all surfaces are clean and dry. 2. Remove the old battery. 3.
NOTE: The markings on the cover may be unaligned once the cover has been tightened. This doesn't matter. If the cover is undamaged, it does not need to be replaced. NOTE: If the threads of the battery compartment cover are damaged, send your device to an authorized Suunto representative for service. NOTE: Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure that your Suunto Core remains water resistant. Careless battery replacement may void the warranty.
9 SPECIFICATIONS en 9.1 Technical data General ● ● ● ● ● Operating temperature -20 °C to +60 °C / -4°F to +140°F Storage temperature -30 °C to +60 °C / -22°F to +140°F Water-resistant 30 m / 100 ft (according to ISO 2281) Mineral glass User-replaceable battery CR2032 Altimeter ● Display range -500 m to 9000 m / -1640 ft to 32760 ft ● Resolution 1 m / 3 ft Barometer ● Display range 300 to 1100 hPa / 8.8 to 32.6 inHg ● Resolution 1 hPa / 0.03 inHg Depth meter ● Depth display range 0 to 10 m / 0 to 32.
Compass ● Resolution 1° 9.2 Trademark Suunto, Wristop Computer, Suunto Core, their logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 9.3 Copyright Copyright © Suunto Oy 2007. All rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the operation of Suunto Core products.
9.5 Patent notice en This product is protected US Patent application serial number 11/152,076 and corresponding patents or patent applications in other countries. Additional patent applications are pending. 9.6 Disposal of device Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative.
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Index A alarm, 15 ALTI & BARO mode, 17 altimeter profile , 22 altitude difference measurer, 23 automatic profile, 28 B backlight, 9 barometer profile , 26 battery changing, 43 bearing tracking, 36 bezel, 36 button lock, 10 button tone, 8 button lock, 10 button tone, 8 language, 9 time settings, 11 tone guides, 8 units, 7 compass calibrating, 31 using, 35 countdown timer, 14 D date, 12 declination value, 34 depth meter profile , 29 disposal of device, 47 dual time, 12 C G calibrating compass, 31 CE, 46
tone guides, 8 units, 7 getting correct readings, 31 I incorrect readings, 18 L language, 9 lap, 40 locking and unlocking logs, 41 locking logs, 39 logs locking, 39, 41 recording, 24, 27, 30 unlocking, 41 viewing, 39, 40 M memory, 39 locking and unlocking logs, 41 locking logs, 39 recording interval, 41 viewing logs, 39, 40 modes ALTI & BARO, 17 COMPASS, 31 TIME, 11 50 P profiles altimeter, 22 automatic, 28 barometer, 26 depth meter, 29 R readings correct, 17 incorrect, 18 recording interval, 41 record
adjusting length, 7 sunrise and sunset, 13 T technical data, 45 time, 12 TIME mode, 11 tone guides, 8 trademark, 46 U using ALTI & BARO mode, 17 altitude difference measurer, 23 correct readings, 17 incorrect readings, 18 profiles, 19, 22, 26, 28, 29 reference values, 20 storm alarm, 22 weather trend indicator, 20 using COMPASS mode bearing tracking, 36 bezel, 36 calibrating, 31 compass, 35 correct readings, 31 setting declination value, 34 views, 31 using profiles altimeter, 22 automatic, 28 barometer,
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