Suunto CORE User manual
SUUNTO CORE
USER GUIDE
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1 SAFETY ........................................................................ 5
Types of safety precautions: .......................................... 5
Safety precautions: .................................................... 5
2 Welcome ...................................................................... 7
3 Introduction .................................................................. 8
4 Getting started ............................................................... 9
Basic settings .......................................................... 9
Modes ................................................................. 9
Views ................................................................. 10
Menu ................................................................. 11
Backlight .................................................... 11
Button lock ................................................. 12
Changing values ............................................ 12
5 General settings ............................................................. 13
5.1 Adjusting strap length ........................................... 13
5.2 Changing units ................................................... 13
5.3 Changing general settings ...................................... 14
5.3.1 Button tone ........................................... 14
5.3.2 Tone guides ........................................... 14
5.3.3 Backlight .............................................. 15
5.3.4 Language ............................................. 15
5.3.5 Activating button lock ............................... 16
6 Using time mode ............................................................ 17
6.1 Changing time settings .......................................... 17
6.1.1 Setting time ........................................... 18
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6.1.2 Setting date ........................................... 18
6.1.3 Setting dual time ..................................... 18
6.1.4 Setting sunrise and sunset times .................... 19
6.2 Using stopwatch ................................................. 20
6.3 Using countdown timer ......................................... 20
6.4 Setting alarm ..................................................... 21
7 Using ALTI & BARO mode ................................................... 23
7.1 How Alti & Baro works ........................................... 23
7.1.1 Getting correct readings ............................. 24
7.1.2 Getting incorrect readings ........................... 24
7.2 Setting profiles and reference values ........................... 25
7.2.1 Matching profile to activity .......................... 25
7.2.2 Setting profiles ....................................... 26
7.2.3 Setting reference values ............................. 26
7.3 Using weather trend indicator .................................. 27
7.4 Activating storm alarm .......................................... 28
7.5 Using altimeter profile ........................................... 28
7.5.1 Using altitude difference measurer .................. 29
7.5.2 Recording logs ........................................ 30
7.6 Using barometer profile ......................................... 32
7.6.1 Recording logs ........................................ 33
7.7 Using automatic profile ......................................... 34
7.8 Using depth meter profile ....................................... 35
7.8.1 Recording logs in depth meter profile ............... 35
8 Using compass mode ....................................................... 37
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8.1 Getting correct readings ........................................ 37
8.1.1 Calibrating compass .................................. 37
8.1.2 Setting declination value ............................. 40
8.2 Using compass ................................................... 41
8.2.1 Using bezel ........................................... 42
8.2.2 Using bearing tracking ............................... 42
9 Using memory .............................................................. 44
9.1 Alti-baro memory ................................................ 44
9.2 Viewing and locking logs ........................................ 44
9.2.1 Viewing logs .......................................... 45
9.2.2 Locking and unlocking logs .......................... 46
9.3 Choosing recording interval ..................................... 46
10 Replacing battery .......................................................... 48
11 Specifications .............................................................. 50
11.1 Technical data .................................................. 50
11.2 Trademark ...................................................... 51
11.3 Copyright ....................................................... 51
11.4 CE ............................................................... 52
11.5 Patent notice ................................................... 52
12 Warranty ................................................................... 53
12.1 Suunto Limited Warranty ...................................... 53
Index .......................................................................... 55
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1 SAFETY
Types of safety precautions:
WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result
in damage to the product.
NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.
Safety precautions:
WARNING: DO NOT USE FOR SCUBA DIVING.
WARNING: ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY OCCUR WHEN
PRODUCT IS IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EVEN THOUGH OUR PRODUCTS COMPLY
WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IN SUCH EVENT, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND
CONSULT A DOCTOR.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAPID TEMPERATURE CHANGES.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND.
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CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT.
CAUTION: TREAT AS ELECTRONIC WASTE.
CAUTION: DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP.
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2 WELCOME
“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. Trusted by climbers, divers and explorers
on every continent, Suunto Outdoor instruments deliver legendary design,
accuracy and dependability. In 1987, Suunto pioneered the first dive computer,
followed by the first ABC wristop in 1998. Offering the latest advancements in
altimeter, sports fitness and GPS devices, Suunto remains the foremost choice
of today's outdoor professional. To learn more about Suunto Outdoor
instruments and the people who use them, visit www.suunto.com.
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3 INTRODUCTION
Suunto Core has been designed for people like you, people who enjoy life
outdoors and activities like climbing, hiking, snorkeling and countless others
ranging from the recreational to the extreme. Your Suunto Core will help you
get maximum enjoyment from your favorite outdoor activities, whatever they
might be.
Suunto Core brings together an altimeter, barometer and an electronic compass
in one package. It also has clock, stopwatch and calendar functions.
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.
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4 GETTING STARTED
Basic settings
Press any button and your Suunto Core will activate. You are then prompted
to set the language, units (imperial or metric), time and date. Use the upper
right [+] button and lower right [- Light] button to change the settings. Accept
and move to the next menu item by pressing the right middle [Mode] button.
You can always return to the preceding menu item by pressing the lower left
[View] button. When the settings are set as you want, you can start using the
basic time features of your Suunto Core.
NOTE: You need to set the altimeter, barometer and compass to get correct
readings. Please refer to the User Guide for detailed information on setting these
properly.
Modes
Your Suunto Core has three modes: TIME, ALTI & BARO and COMPASS. These
modes are explained in detail in the User Guide. The enabled mode is indicated
by a rectangle around the mode name. You switch between the main modes
with the right middle [Mode] button. Try it!
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Views
Each mode has a set of views that you access with the lower left [View] button.
Views are presented in the lower part of the display. Views contain
supplementary information about the enabled mode, for example, viewing
seconds as supplementary information in the TIME mode. Some views are also
interactive.
Suunto Core has four interactive views:
●Stopwatch (TIME mode)
●Countdown timer (TIME mode)
●Log recorder (ALTI & BARO mode)
●Altitude difference measurer (ALTI & BARO mode)
When interactive views are enabled, you can start, stop and restart them with
the upper left [Start Stop] button and reset them by keeping the upper right
[+] button pressed. Enter the stopwatch in TIME mode and try it out!
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