en SUUNTO ELEMENTUM TERRA USER GUIDE
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SETTINGS CHRONOGRAPH / DATE MEMORY ALTITUDE RECORDING COMPASS TIME CALIBRATION
Functions: _Time, date, alarm _Backlight _Altimeter _Barometric pressure & trend _3D compass _Chronograph _Cumulative asc./desc. _Log: last 8 asc./desc., max. altitude GETTING STARTED Thank you for choosing Suunto Elementum Terra, a digital sports watch for mountaineering and outdoor activities. To get started: 1. Press any button to activate the watch. 2. Keep [A] pressed to enter settings. The active setting blinks on the display. 3. Rotate [A] to change the value. 4.
SETTINGS 1. In time mode, keep [A] pressed to enter/exit settings. 2. Rotate [A] to change the values. 3. Press [A] to accept. 4. Press [B] or [C] or keep [A] pressed to exit. TIME/ALTITUDE recording Press [B] to switch between time and altitude recording mode. STOPWATCH (CHRONOGRAPH) 1. In time mode, rotate [A] upwards to toggle between stopwatch and date. 2. Press [A] to start/stop the stopwatch. 3. Keep [C] pressed to reset the existing time. COMPASS • Press [C] to enter.
MEMORY 1. In time mode, rotate [A] downwards to enter memory. 2. Rotate [A] upwards/downwards to browse the logs. 3. Press [A] to switch between the first and second view of the log. 4. Press [B] or [C] to exit. BACKLIGHT Keep [B] pressed to activate the backlight. NOTE: To save power, backlight blinks when used in compass view. MEASURING CUMULATIVE ASCENT/DESCENT 1. In altitude recording mode, press [A] to start measuring. 2. Rotate [A] to switch between ascent and descent. 3.
1 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Changing general settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 Using alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 Using button lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.
5.1 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 Trademark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 Patent notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 Disposal of device .
1 GETTING STARTED In Suunto Elementum Terra there are two modes: TIME and ALTITUDE RECORDING mode. Switch between them by pressing [B]. Suunto Elementum Terra also features COMPASS view. Press [C] to activate it. In TIME mode the watch functions as a normal watch. ALTITUDE RECORDING mode includes altitude measuring and recording functions. COMPASS view helps you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North. Change the settings of your Suunto Elementum Terra in SETTINGS. View altitude logs in MEMORY.
en TIP: You can exit SETTINGS at any time by pressing [B] or [C] or keeping [A] pressed. You can change the following general settings on your Suunto Elementum Terra: ● altitude reference value ● alarm: on/off ● alarm time: hours and minutes ● time format: 12h/24h ● time: hours, minutes, and seconds ● date format: d/m or m/d ● date: year, month, day ● altitude format: m/ft 1.2 Using alarm Set the alarm on/off and the alarm time in SETTINGS. When the alarm is on, is shown on the display.
When the alarm goes off, press any button to turn it off. The alarm goes off the same time the following day. 1.3 Using button lock The button lock can be activated in TIME and ALTITUDE RECORDING mode. To activate the button lock: 1. Press [A] and [B] at the same time. When the button lock is activated, only the backlight works. 2. To open the button lock, press [A] and [B] at the same time. 1.4 Activating backlight The backlight can be activated in both modes and COMPASS view.
en NOTE: If you want to use the backlight in MEMORY or SETTINGS, activate it before entering them. NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight significantly reduces battery life. To save power, the backlight blinks when used in COMPASS view.
2 USING SUUNTO ELEMENTUM TERRA 2.1 Time mode TIME mode is the default mode of the device. The following information is shown on the TIME mode display: ● current altitude (first row) ● time (second row) ● date (bottom row) ● sea level air pressure (outer rim) 2.1.1 Using stopwatch Suunto Elementum Terra features also a stopwatch. To use the stopwatch: 1. In TIME mode, rotate [A] upwards to enter the stopwatch function. 2. Press [A] to start/stop the stopwatch. 3.
en 2.2 Altitude recording mode In ALTITUDE RECORDING mode, you can measure and record your cumulative ascent and descent. Press [B] to switch from TIME mode to ALTITUDE RECORDING mode. Rotate [A] to change between positive (+) and negative (-) cumulative altitude readings.
2.2.1 Recording altitude When you are in ALTITUDE RECORDING mode or record altitude measurements, the watch measures altitude changes at an interval of 1, 5 or 10 seconds (depending on vertical speed). TIP: Use ALTITUDE RECORDING mode to see immediate altitude changes. 2.2.2 Setting reference altitude The altitude reading is based on the measurement of the barometric pressure.
TIP: Use the outer rim segment sea level air pressure indicator to set your altitude. en 2.2.3 Measuring cumulative ascent/descent To measure your cumulative ascent/descent: 1. Press [A] to start measuring. The REC icon is shown on the display. 2. Rotate [A] to switch between ascent and descent. 3. Press [A] to stop the measurement. 4. Keep [C] pressed to reset the measurement.
1. In TIME mode, rotate [A] downwards to enter MEMORY. The latest altitude log is shown first. 2. Rotate [A] downwards to browse the logs from latest to oldest. Rotate [A] upwards to browse the logs from oldest to latest. 3. Press [A] to switch between the first and second view of the log. 4. Press [B] or [C] to exit MEMORY. The information on your altitude logs is stored in MEMORY. Each log has its own memory slot that is shown as a segment on the outer rim on the display.
2.3 Compass view en COMPASS view allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North. Suunto Elementum Terra has a tilt compensated compass which means that the reading is steady even if the compass is tilted. 1. Activate COMPASS view from TIME or ALTITUDE RECORDING mode by pressing [C]. 2. Press [B] or [C] to deactivate COMPASS view. NOTE: COMPASS view will automatically disappear after 60 s. 2.3.
NOTE: Avoid any metal or magnetic fields as they disturb the calibration. The calibration includes two sequences. The sequences follow each other automatically, so read all the instructions before starting the calibration. To calibrate the compass: 1. In COMPASS view, keep [C] pressed to activate the calibration. 2. Keep the device level and rotate the compass until the outer rim segments of the display are filled and you hear the confirmation sound.
NOTE: The device informs 'FAIL' if the calibration does not succeed. If the calibration fails, re-calibrate the compass. en TIP: Buckle the device strap, place the support cushion inside the strap and put it in the package so that the device is level. Perform the calibration on a table, which does not contain metal.
3 MEASURING WEATHER Suunto Elementum Terra measures constantly the surrounding air pressure (absolute air pressure). Based on this measurement and current altitude, Suunto Elementum Terra calculates the sea level air pressure and presents it graphically in the outer rim of the display. It is more common to interpret sea level air pressure values. 3.
en The barometric trend arrows are updated every 30 minutes, but only significant changes (2 hPa or more in 3 hours) are shown. Air pressure measurement and conversion to sea level air pressure are done every minute and the value is updated each time on the outer rim. 3.2 Forecasting weather changes The average sea level air pressure is 1013.25 hPa. Higher values often indicate good weather, while lower values often indicate unsteady weather.
Elementum Terra senses vertical movement and switches to measuring altitude, when needed. When switching to measuring altitude, the maximum delay for showing the updated altitude value is 59 seconds. When altitude is shown, it is updated with a maximum delay of 10 seconds. The benefit of automatic switching is that you do not have to remember to change between altitude and air pressure measuring according to your movements as the watch does it automatically for you. 3.
NOTE: If you are at a constant altitude and the weather changes very fast, the watch may interpret the air pressure change as movements in altitude and change the altitude value. USER EXAMPLE: WEATHER CHANGE WHILE SLEEPING You slept overnight at camp and the weather in the morning is worse than yesterday evening. In the morning, the barometric trend arrow is still horizontal but the sea level air pressure shown on the outer rim is lower.
The measuring interval is 1, 5 or 10 seconds (depending on vertical speed). The sea level air pressure value stays steady and the altitude reading changes according to your vertical movement. NOTE: The barometric trend arrow flattens out when altitude is measured for over a 6-hour period, as the device does not change the sea level air pressure value while measuring altitude. USER EXAMPLE: CORRECTING ALTITUDE VALUE You are hiking uphill and the weather is getting clear.
4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE en Handle the unit with care – do not knock or drop it. Under normal circumstances the unit will not require servicing. After use, rinse it with fresh water, mild soap and carefully clean the housing with a moist soft cloth or chamois. If you need to adjust the metal bracelet length or replace the strap/bracelet, contact your nearest watch store to get the needed adjustments correctly done for you.
NOTE: Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself. Contact your local watch store to get the battery replaced.
5 SPECIFICATIONS en 5.
5.2 Trademark Suunto Elementum Terra, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 5.3 Copyright Copyright © Suunto Oy 2008. All rights reserved. Suunto, Suunto product names, their logos and other Suunto brand trademarks and names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy.
5.5 Disposal of device en 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.
6 WARRANTY SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR WRISTOP COMPUTERS, DIVING COMPUTERS, PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, WATCHES, MARINE COMPASSES AND FIELD COMPASSES This Limited Warranty is valid as of January 1st, 2008.
Warranty Period The Warranty Period starts at the date of retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser. The Warranty Period varies depending on the Product you have purchased and are the following: a. Two (2) years for the wristop computers, diving computers, precision instruments and watches b. Ten (10) years for the marine compasses c.
downloaded in the Product, or whether included during installment, assembly, shipping or at any other time in the delivery chain or otherwise and in any way acquired by you; 3. defects or alleged defects caused by the fact that the Product was used with, or connected to, any product, accessory, software and/or service not manufactured or supplied by Suunto, or was used otherwise than for its intended use; 4. replaceable batteries. This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if: 1.
Please access and review the online help resources available at www.suunto.com or referred to in the Product manual before seeking warranty service. If a claim under this Limited Warranty appears to be necessary, please return your wristop computer either through Suunto Service Request available at www.suunto.com or contact your local authorized Suunto retailer.
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