en SUUNTO ELEMENTUM VENTUS USER GUIDE
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SETTINGS AIR PRESSURE / DATE MEMORY SAILING COMPASS TIME CALIBRATION
Functions: _Time, date, alarm _Backlight _Barometric pressure trend graph (12 h) _3D compass _Sailing timer _Chronograph _Log: 24 h baro. graph GETTING STARTED Thank you for choosing Suunto Elementum Ventus, a digital sports watch for sailing. 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. Press [A] to accept the change and move to the next setting.
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. BACKLIGHT Keep [B] pressed to activate the backlight. NOTE: To save power, backlight blinks when used in COMPASS view. TIME/SAILING Press [B] to switch between time and sailing mode. BUTTON LOCK Press [A] and [B] at the same time to activate/open button. COMPASS • Press [C] to enter.
MEMORY 1. In time mode, you can see the air pressure recordings of the last 12 h. Rotate [A] to browse the recordings of the last 24 h prior to the visible 12 h. 2. When rotating, the pressure graph moves and shows corresponding time and pressure. 3. Press [B] or [C] to exit. SAILING TIMER 1. Switch to sailing mode. The default time shown in the sailing timer is 5’00. 2. Rotate [A] to adjust the time, if needed. 3. Press [A] to start the timer. 4.
1 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Changing general settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 Using alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 Using button lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.
Access to Suunto warranty service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Other important notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 GETTING STARTED In Suunto Elementum Ventus there are two modes: TIME and SAILING mode. Switch between them by pressing [B]. Suunto Elementum Ventus also features COMPASS view. Press [C] to activate it. In TIME mode the watch functions as a normal watch. SAILING mode includes sailing and race timers. COMPASS view helps you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North. Change the settings of your Suunto Elementum Ventus in SETTINGS. View air pressure recordings in MEMORY. 1.
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 Ventus: ● 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 ● pressure format: hPa/inHg 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 SAILING 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 VENTUS 2.1 Time mode TIME mode is the default mode of the device. Time, date and absolute air pressure are shown on the TIME mode display. Rotate [A] upwards to toggle between absolute air pressure and date. 2.1.1 Viewing air pressure recordings Suunto Elementum Ventus measures the absolute air pressure automatically every minute. The air pressure graph is updated every hour. To view air pressure recordings: 1.
en Compare the air pressure graph to the lines printed on the display. When the air pressure has dropped 4hpa/0.12inHg or more during a 3-hour period (last 4 readings), there is a high possibilty of bad weather. Rising air pressure graph indicates good weather. NOTE: The air pressure graph is valid only if your altitude has not changed. 2.2 Sailing mode SAILING mode features a sailing timer and a race timer, which help you measure the time to start and the time during the race.
2.2.1 Using sailing timer Use the sailing timer to countdown the remaining time before the race start, so you will cross the start line at the right time. To set the sailing timer: 1. Press [B] to switch to SAILING mode. The default time shown in the sailing timer is 5'00. 2. Rotate [A] to adjust the time, if needed. 3. Press [A] to start and stop the timer. 4. Keep [C] pressed to reset the timer.
● every ten seconds, until zero is reached. ● when zero is reached. en TIP: The sailing timer can be used as a stopwatch when the sailing time is set to 00'00. 2.2.2 Synchronizing countdown time Synchronize the sailing timer with the official countdown time before the race, if you missed the start of the official countdown. To synchronize the sailing timer: 1. After the official countdown has started and you have started the sailing timer, wait for the next official signal. 2.
2.2.3 Using race timer When the sailing timer reaches zero, the race timer begins. The race timer is used for measuring the time used in a sailing competition. The timer stops and resets when it reaches its maximum value. Press [A] to stop/start the race timer again. 2.3 Compass view COMPASS view allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North. Suunto Elementum Ventus has a tilt compensated compass which means that the reading is steady even if the compass is tilted. 1.
NOTE: COMPASS view will automatically disappear after 60 s. en NOTE: COMPASS cannot be accessed from SAILING mode when the sailing timer countdown is on. 2.3.1 Calibrating compass To check the compass accuracy: Go to COMPASS view and keep the device level and the display upwards. Tilt the display 45º towards yourself. If the reading changes more than 20º, you need to calibrate the compass. NOTE: Avoid any metal or magnetic fields as they disturb the calibration. The calibration includes two sequences.
3. The tilt calibration starts automatically after a successful level calibration. 4. Keep the device tilted 90º until you hear the confirmation sound. The device informs 'OK' when the calibration is successful. NOTE: The device informs 'FAIL' if the calibration does not succeed. If the calibration fails, re-calibrate the compass. TIP: Buckle the device strap, place the support cushion inside the strap and put it in the package so that the device is level.
3 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. Clean the white strap with soap. 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.
4 SPECIFICATIONS en 4.1 Technical specifications General ● ● ● ● ● ● Operating temperature: -10 °C to +60 °C / -2°F to +140°F Storage temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C / -22°F to +140°F Water resistance: 100 m / 300 ft (ISO 2281) Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal Battery type: CR2032 Battery life: approximately 1 year in normal use Sailing timer ● 60 minutes Race timer/Stopwatch ● Max. time: 99 days 23 h ● Resolution: 0.
Compass ● Resolution: 1° ● Max. tilt angle 45° 4.2 Trademark Suunto Elementum Ventus, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 4.3 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.
4.4 Patent notice en This product is protected by pending patent application US 12/153,505. Other patents have been applied for. 4.5 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.
5 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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