[SELECT] Enter sub modes >2 sec. = enter setup Setup: move
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SET REFERENCE ALTITUDE Mode = ALTI [SELECT] > 2sec.

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COMPASS

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DAILY ALARMS [SELECT]
DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT [SELECT] [SELECT] [SELECT] [MODE] 24 HOUR MEMORY [SELECT]
DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT [MODE] [SELECT] 4 DAY MEMORY [SELECT] SEA LEVEL PRESSURE
STOPWATCH [SELECT] [SELECT] INTERVAL TIMER [SELECT] [MODE]

DUAL TIME

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction.. 6
1.1 General Information....6 1.2 Main Functions (MODES)....6 1.2.1 Water Resistance....6. 1.2.2 Backlight Features....6 1.3 Button Functions.....7 1.3.1 The [Mode] Button....7 1.3.2 The [+] Button....7 1.3.3 The [-] Button.....7 1.3.4.The [Select] Button....8 1.4 LCD Display....8 1.5 Measurements and Units....9 1.5.1 Selecting the Units of Measurement...10 1.6 Pressure Sensor Calibration....11 1.7 baTTeRy RePlaCeMenT of THe WRIsToP CoMPuTeR..11. 1.8 baTTeRy RePlaCeMenT of THe suunTo TRansMITTeR belT..12 2.1 Suunto Wristop Computer and transmitter in a water environment.....13 2.2 Suunto Wristop Computer and interference...13 2.3 aCTIVaTIng THe HeaRT RaTe MonIToR....14 2.4 WaRnIngs.....15 2.5 Operation....15 2.5.1 How to Set the Target Zones of the Heart Rate Monitor...16
CHAPTER 2 Heart Rate Monitor... 13
2.6 Stopwatch Sub Mode....17 2.6.1 How to Use the Stopwatch....17 2.7 Interval Countdown Timer Sub Mode...19 2.7.1 How to Set the Countdown Timer....19 2.7.2 How to Start the Countdown Timer...21 2.8 HRM Memory.....21
CHAPTER 3 Time Mode... 23
3.1 How to Set the Time....24 3.2 Daily Alarm Sub Mode....25. 3.2.1 How to Set the Daily Alarms...25 3.3 Dual time Sub Mode....26 3.3.1 Setting the Dual Time Function...26. 4.1 Setting the Altimeter....28. 4.2 Altitude difference Measurement Sub Mode...30 4.2.1 How to Start the Altitude Difference Measurement...30 4.3 24-hour Memory Sub Mode....31 4.4 Logbook Sub Mode....31 4.4.1 Closer examination of the logbook...33 4.4.2 How to Start and Stop a Logbook....34 4.5 Logbook History Sub Mode....34 4.5.1 Clearing the Logbook History....35 5.1 Pressure Difference Measurement Sub Mode..37 5.1.1 How to Start the Pressure Difference Measurement...37
CHAPTER 4 Altimeter Mode.. 27
CHAPTER 5 Barometer Mode.. 36.
5.2 4-Day memory Sub Mode....37. 5.3 Sea Level Pressure Sub Mode....38 5.3.1 Setting the Sea Level Pressure...38 5.4 Barometric Trend Indicator....39
CHAPTER 6 Compass Mode.. 40
6.1 Bearing Tracking Sub Mode....41 6.2 Declination Adjustment Sub Mode...41 6.2.1 Setting the Local Declination....42 6.3. Calibrating the Compass.....42 7.1 General.....43 7.1.1 Is the Wristop Computer waterproof?....43 7.1.2 How long will the battery last?....43 7.1.3 What do the segments on the circumference mean?...43 7.1.4 Why do the segments on the circumference go to the left (counterclockwise)?..44 7.1.5 Why are there two symbols above the mode texts and what do they mean?..44 7.2 Heart Rate Monitor.....44 7.2.1 What should I do if there is no heart rate reading?...44 7.2.2 What is the longest time I can set in the timer?...44 7.3 Time.....45 7.3.1 Why do the segments on the circumference increase and decrease when I am in the Watch mode?...45 7.4 Altimeter.....45 7.4.1 How do you clear the logbook?...45 7.4.2 How does the logbook self-erase?....45 7.4.3 How many logbooks can you record?....45 7.4.4 What is the duration readout?....46

CHAPTER 7 Frequently Asked Questions.. 43.
8. SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE... 51 9. ABBREVIATIONS.. 52 10. Copyright and Trademark Notice.. 52 11. CE Compliance... 53. 12. Limits of Liability and ISO 9001 Compliance. 53 13. Disposal of the Device... 53.
7.4.5 What is the maximum capacity of total vertical ascent or descent feet/meters in the logbook history?....46 7.4.6 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 Wristop Computer going to read this or average it out?..46 7.4.7 Why does the vertical ascent/descent measurement show different readings even though I am inside and staying in the same room?..47 7.5 Barometer.....47 7.5.1 What is the little box on the top left of the display?...47 7.5.2 Does the Wristop Computer show future trends in weather conditions?.47 7.5.3 What does absolute pressure and relative pressure mean?..47 7.5.4 What is temperature compensation?...48 7.6 Compass.....48 7.6.1 What is the purpose of the rotating outer bezel?..48 7.6.2 Where do I find the correct declination for my area so I can set my Wristop Computer?.48 7.7 Effect of air temperature on altitude measurement..48
CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 General Information
The Wristop Computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument, intended for recreational use. The outdoor enthusiast who enjoys venturing out into sports like skiing, kayaking, mountain climbing, hiking and biking can rely on the Vector HRs accuracy. The ergonomically designed Vector HR Wristop Computer weighs only 2 ounces (55 g) and features a large number style LCD display intended to be clearly visible in almost any condition. Note: The Wristop Computer is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional or industrial precision measurements and should never be used to acquire measurements when skydiving, hang gliding, paragliding, gyrocopter riding and flying small aircraft. Important Note: A pullout page IS located on the front cover. The page graphically illustrates and identifies the properties of the Wristop Computer and LCD display. It will facilitate the users understanding of the functions and processes necessary to setup those functions.
1.2 MAIN FUNCTIONS (MODES)

1.5 Measurements and Units
The Wristop Computer supplies two units of measure: metric or imperial. Metric Unit of Measure m m/min
Imperial Unit of Measure ft ft/min
1.5.1 Selecting the Units of Measurement
To change the units of measure displayed: 1.Check the mode indicator. If the mode arrow is not on TIME, PRESS the [Mode] button until the arrow is directly below TIME. 2.PRESS the [Mode] and [Select] buttons simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds. Field 1 will display SET momentarily and then display UNI (Fig. 1). Warning: If the user presses the [Select] button (and does not hold in for 3 seconds) while in the UNI setting mode, the user will be in the Pressure Sensor Calibration. Refer to the next sub-section for details. 3. PRESS the [Select] button and hold in for 2 seconds. Located to the right in Field 2, m or ft will begin to flash. 4.PRESS the [+] button to toggle between m and ft. 5.At the unit of measure desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next unit. Located below the m or ft in Field 2, mbar or inHg will begin to flash. 6.PRESS the [+] button to toggle between mbar and inHg. 7.At the unit of measure desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next unit. Located at the top right in Field 1 (just above the bubble), OC or OF will begin to flash. 8.PRESS the [+] button to toggle between C and F. 9.At the unit of measure desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next unit. Located at the top center in Field 1, m/min or ft/min will begin to flash. 10.PRESS the [+] button to toggle between m/min and ft/min. 11.At the unit of measure desired, PRESS the [Mode] button to accept the changes. PRESS the [Mode] button again to return to the main time mode. Selecting the units of measurement is complete. Note: If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode, the display will automatically exit setup.
1.6 Pressure Sensor Calibration
WARNING: This is a FACTORY CALIBRATION SETTING. Do not enter this mode. If you enter this mode in error, exit immediately by pressing the [MODE] button to return to the UNI setting mode. Normally there is no need to alter the calibration. If the Pressure Setting Calibration has been altered, you can return the factory setting. Proceed as follows: In the calibration setting mode, scroll the barometric pressure value up or down until text dEF appears. This is the factory setting. Then exit by pressing [MODE].
1.7 Battery Replacement of the Wristop Computer

Limits On means that the Wristop Computer will audibly alert the user that a chosen upper or lower limit has been exceeded. Limits OFF means that the Wristop Computer will not alert the user, but the limits will however be used to calculate time spent in, above and below the target heart rate zone. The outer circumference will graphically show the heart rate level reached by the user, in relation to the heart rate limit set. The circumference will adjust to equal any limit settings starting from the 12 oclock position going clockwise. E.g. if the upper limit is set to 140 beats/minute and the lower limit to 130 beats/minute, one full circle on the outer circumference will equal 10 beats/minute.

2.6 Stopwatch SUB Mode

The Wristop Computer stopwatch feature can provide split time measurement up to 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds up to 30 split times and heart rate readings can be stored into the HRM memory. In the HRM mode, PRESS the [Select] button once to enter this submode. In the Stopwatch mode (Fig. 4): Field 1 displays the seconds and tenths of a second, Field 2 displays the current heart rate, and Field 3 displays hours and minutes and to the far right stopwatch. Note: When the transmitter is not worn, Field 2 displays the current time. The HRM memory for one event is automatically activated when starting the stopwatch (or countdown timer). The memory stores total training time, maximum, minimum and average heart rate during training, as well as time spent in, above and below the target heart rate zone for one event. The next time the stopwatch (or countdown timer) is activated, the previous events information will be erased.
2.6.1 How to Use the Stopwatch
There are three timing modes the user can employ: an elapsed time measurement; a split time measurement; and a finish time measurement for up to 30 runners. In the elapsed time mode: 1.PRESS the [+] button to start, stop, and restart the stopwatch in the stopwatch sub mode.
2.PRESS the [-] button to reset the stopwatch to zero once the stopwatch has stopped. In the split time mode: 1.PRESS the [+] button to start the stopwatch. 2.PRESS the [-] button once to stop the stopwatch and to display a split time. This split time and the momentaneous heart rate reading will be stored in the memory for later viewing. The stopwatch will automatically start running after displaying the split time for 5 seconds. Repeat this procedure for each split time. 3.PRESS the [+] button to stop the stopwatch. 4.PRESS the [-] button to reset the stopwatch to zero once the stopwatch has been stopped. In the two finish time mode: 1.PRESS the [+] button to start the stopwatch. 2. PRESS the [-] button once to stop the stopwatch and to display the first finish time. This finnish time will be stored in the memory for later viewing. The stopwatch will automatically start running after displaying the finish time for 5 seconds. Repeat this procedure for each runner. 3.PRESS the [+] button to stop the stopwatch. 4.PRESS the [-] button to reset the stopwatch to zero once the stopwatch has been stopped. Note: If the user is in other modes or submodes when the stopwatch function is activated, the stopwatch will continue and remain in the background. A flashing stopwatch text in Field 3 indicates that the stopwatch is still activated.

10.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the seconds upward or PRESS the [-] button to scroll the seconds downward. 11.At the seconds desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located on right of Field 3, the minutes will begin to flash. 12.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the minutes upward or PRESS the [-] button to scroll the minutes downward. 13.At the minutes desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located in the center of Field 3, the hour will begin to flash. 14.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the hour upward or PRESS the [-] button to scroll the hour downward. 15.At the hour value desired, PRESS the [Mode] button to accept the changes and exit the setup program. The interval countdown timer setup for Training and Recovery is complete.
2.7.2 How to Start the Countdown Timer
During the training interval, the set heart rate limits are in use and the heart rate information is calculated and stored in the HRM memory. When the time has been counted down, a beep is heard, and simultaneously a new interval will begin. If the recovery interval has a value other than zero, this interval will now be counted down. During the recovery interval the heart rate is displayed, but not measured nor stored for later calculations and will not effect max/min/average heart rate readings nor the time spent in/above/below the target zone readings. The limits established are not in use during this interval either. If the recovery interval has been set to 0, another training interval is immediately started. This interval is repeated as many times as set in the setup of the countdown timer. When the last interval is completed, a triple-beep is heard signifying to the user the end of the countdown timer process. To start the countdown timer: 1.PRESS the [+] button to start, stop, and restart the timer in the countdown timer sub mode. 2. During an activity, PRESS the [-] button to view the number of intervals remaining. This will be displayed in Field 2. 3.Once the timer has stopped, PRESS the [-] button to reset the timer to zero. Note: If the user is in other modes or sub modes when the countdown time has been activated, the countdown timer will continue and remain in the background. A flashing timer text in Field 3 indicates that the timer is still activated.

2.8 HRM Memory

CHAPTER 3 Time Mode

an adjustable 24/12 hour clock display; a calendar pre-programmed to the year 2089; three daily alarms; and a dual time operation. To view and use the Time mode function:
The Suunto Wristop Computer watch function provides the user with:
Check the mode indicator arrow. If the mode arrow is not on TIME, PRESS the [Mode] button until the arrow is directly below TIME. In the TIME mode (Fig. 16): Field 1 displays the day of the week. Field 2 displays the current time. Field 3 displays the date (month/day if the 12-hour clock has been chosen; day/month if the 24-hour clock has been chosen). The Outer Circumference graphically displays time in seconds. The TIME mode and all sub modes can be adjusted through the setup program of the Wristop Computer.

3.1 How to Set the Time

To set the Time: 1. PRESS the [Select] button and hold in for 2 seconds. Located in Field 3, the seconds will begin to flash (Fig. 17). 2.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the seconds upward or PRESS the [-] button to reset the seconds to zero. 3.At the seconds desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located on right of Field 2, the minutes will begin to flash. 4.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the minutes upward or PRESS the [-] button to scroll the minutes downward. 5.At the minutes desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located in the center of Field 2, the hour will begin to flash. 6.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the hour upward or PRESS the [-] button to scroll the hour downward. 7.At the hour desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located in Field 1, the 24 or 12 hour clock setting will begin to flash. 8.PRESS either the [+] or the [-] button to toggle between the 24hr and 12hr. Note: if the 12 hour clock is chosen either AM/PM will appear below the hour in Field 2. 9.At the clock setting desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located in the center of Field 2, the year will begin to flash (Fig. 18). 10.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the year upward or PRESS the [-] button to scroll the year downward. 11.At the year desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located in the center of Field 3, the month represented by a number will begin to flash. 12.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the month upward or PRESS the [-] button to scroll the month downward. 13.At the month desired, PRESS the [Select] button to move to the next setting. Located to the right of Field 3, the day will begin to flash. 14.PRESS the [+] button to scroll the day upward or PRESS the [-] button to scroll the date downward. Note: Once the user has determined the year, month and day, Wristop Computer will supply the day of the week in Field 1. Note: If the 12-hour clock is chosen, the date will be displayed as month/day. If the 24-hour clock is chosen, the date will be displayed day/month.

Field 2 displays the current altitude in increments of 5 meters or 10 feet, depending on the unit of measure selected ; and Field 3 displays the particular hour and to the left the text memory. The Outer Circumference displays graphically the altitude in hundreds of meters or feet over a full thousand where one complete circle is equivalent to 1000. To view the information compiled in the 24-hr memory: 1.PRESS the [-] button to scroll back down in increments of one hour and view the vertical ascent/descent rate and the altitude for that particular hour. 2.PRESS the [+] button to scroll back up. Note: Replacing the battery will not erase this information.

4.4 Logbook SUB Mode

In the Altimeter mode, PRESS the [Select] button three times to enter this sub mode. In the logbook mode, nine summarizing displays are shown. The displays automatically rotate showing the first display for 7 seconds then proceeds to show the next displays at 4 second intervals. In the first display (Fig. 28): Field 1 displays the year; Field 2 displays the text LO with the current logbook number flashing; and Field 3 displays the month and day of the particular logbook number. To the left of the month/day, is the text Log Book. The user can PRESS the [-] to scroll down to view previous logs captured and then PRESS [+] to scroll up to view the most current logbook. The second display shows the ascent information for the particular logbook that is being viewed (Fig. 29).
Field 1 displays the average vertical ascent rate during the event; Field 2 displays the total vertical ascent ; and Field 3 displays the text ASC along with the text Log Book to the left. The third display shows the descent information for the particular logbook that is being viewed (Fig. 30). Field 1 displays the average vertical descent rate during the event; Field 2 displays the total vertical descent; and Field 3 displays the text dSC along with the text Log Book to the left. The fourth display shows the number of laps (runs, ascents and descents) completed for the particular logbook that is being viewed (Fig. 31). Field 2 displays the total number of laps; and Field 3 displays the text LAP along with the text Log Book to the left. Note: A Lap is a vertical movement of ascent and descent equaling 150 ft/50m or more. The fifth display shows the time duration of recording information in the particular logbook that is being viewed (Fig. 32). Field 2 displays the total time of the log ; and Field 3 displays the text dUr along with the text Log Book to the left. The sixth display shows the heart rate information recorded in the particular logbook that is being viewed (Fig. 33). Field 1 displays the maximum heart rate during the event; Field 2 displays the average heart rate; and Field 3 displays the minimum heart rate along with the one segment highlighted under HRM. The seventh display shows the time spent above the target HR zone selected (Fig. 34). Field 1 displays the seconds; Field 2 displays the time spent above the target HR zone; and Field 3 displays the text AbO (AbO=above) along with the one segment highlighted under HRM. The eigth display shows the time spent in the target HR zone selected (Fig. 35). Field 1 displays the seconds;

Field 2 displays the time spent in the target HR zone; and Field 3 displays the text In (In=within target zone) along with the one segment highlighted under HRM. The ninth display shows the time spent below the target HR zone selected (Fig. 36). Field 1 displays the seconds; Field 2 displays the time spent below the target HR zone; and Field 3 displays the text bEL (bEL=below) along with the one segment highlighted under HRM. Note: the maximum, minimum and average heart rate values displayed in the logbook, are calculated based on the chosen recording interval. Please note that these values are more accurate the shorter the recording interval. The values showed in the logbook will vary from the values displayed in the HRM memory, since the sampling rate in the HRM memory is always 2 seconds. Note: If you want greater precision, start new logbooks more often or lower the recording interval.
4.4.1 Closer examination of the logbook
The logbook can also be viewed at the chosen interval. The Closer Examination display shows vertical ascent/descent rate and heart rate of the user at a specific altitude and selected interval. This display can be accessed by holding the [Select] button for 2 seconds when in the logbook mode. The text bEG indicating beginning of log will appear in Field 3 (Fig. 37). Move through the displays by pressing the [+] button. The display shows the following information (Fig. 38): Field 1 displays the vertical ascent/descent rate; Field 2 displays the altitiude; and Field 3 displays the heart rate along with the one segment highlighted under HRM. You can exit the closer examination at any time pressing the [MODE] button. Note: If the transmitter belt has not been worn during the log recording, Field 3 shows time of measurement. If the user stops to view a certain display in the closer examination of the logbook, the following information will start to scroll automatically in Field 3: time of measurement, date, year, heart rate, time etc.
4.4.2 How to Start and Stop a Logbook
In the Altimeter main mode or the difference measurement sub mode, PRESS the [+] button twice within two seconds. A beep will be heard and the flashing text Log Book will appear in Field 3 to indicate the start of the recording. The recording can be stopped by pressing the [+] button twice within two seconds. A beep will be heard and the Log Book text will be removed from Field 3 indicating recording has stopped. Logbooks are self-erasing and cannot be cleared by the user.

4.5 Logbook History SUB Mode
The Logbook history shows a summation of all logs recorded. In the first display (Fig. 40): Field 1 displays the year when the logbook history has last been cleared; Field 2 displays the text HIS; and Field 3 displays the month and day when the logbook history has last been cleared. To the left of the month/day, displayed is the text Log Book. PRESS [+] to scroll through the different displays. In the second display (Fig. 41): Field 1 displays the text HI; Field 2 displays the highest altitude reached since the last clearing date; and Field 3 displays the date when it was reached with the text Log Book to the left. In the third display (Fig. 42): Field 1 displays the text ASC; and Field 2 and 3 show up to a 8 digit accumulative vertical ascent since the last reset. Field 2 is activated when the value of the vertical ascent is beyond the 3 digit value displayed in Field 3. In the Altimeter mode, PRESS the [Select] button four times to enter this sub mode. The logbook history mode features four displays.
In the fourth display (Fig. 43): Field 1 displays the text dSC; Field 2 and 3 show up to a 8 digit accumulative vertical descent since the last reset. Field 2 is activated when the value of the vertical descent is beyond the 3 digit value displayed in Field 3.
4.5.1 Clearing the Logbook History
To clear the history of the logbook: 1. In any of the logbook history displays, PRESS the [Select] button and hold in for 2 seconds. Located in Field 1 is the text CLR; in Field 2 the text HIS; and in Field 3, nO will begin to flash (Fig. 44). 2.PRESS the [+] button to toggle between YES and NO. 3.PRESS the [Mode] button to accept the option yes. The logbook history is erased and a new starting date is set to begin new cumulative measurements. Note: If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode, the display will automatically exit setup. We recommend that the logbook history be cleared prior to beginning the first logbook recording ever.

CHAPTER 5 Barometer Mode

The Suunto Wristop Computer Barometer function provides the user with: an adjustable unit of measure mbar or inHg; mbar range 300 to 1,100 mbar, inHg range 8.90 to 32.40; an adjustable sea level pressure function ranging from 27.2530.80 inHg / 9211,080 mbar a resolution of 1 mbar or 0.05 inHg; a one hour interval measuring to estimate barometric trend; difference measurement function allows zeroing of the barometer for following e.g. overnight changes in barometric pressure and temperature; an automatic 4-day memory of atmospheric pressure for the last 6 hours in 1-hour intervals, thereafter, in 6-hour intervals; temperature compensation (temperature does not effect the pressure within the specified temperature range) a temperature range from -20 to 60C or -5 to 140F; and a temperature resolution of 1 C or F. Note: Body Heat will effect temperature when the Wristop Computer is worn on the wrist. To achieve an accurate reading remove the Wristop Computer from the wrist and allow at least 15-30 minutes before reading the temperature. To view and use the Barometer function: Check the mode indicator arrow. If the mode arrow is not on BARO, PRESS the [Mode] button until the arrow is directly below BARO. In the Barometer mode (Fig. 45): Field 1 displays the current temperature. Field 2 displays the current absolute atmospheric pressure. Field 3 displays the current time. The Outer Circumference graphically displays the atmospheric pressure over 100 millibars or 1 inHg where one complete circle is equivalent to 100 mbar/1 inHg, depending on the unit of measure chosen. Note: The absolute pressure is the actual pressure in any location at any given time. Whereas, sea level pressure is the corresponding pressure at sea level.

7.1.5 Why are there two symbols above the mode texts and what do they mean?
The left-hand symbol indicates that the altitude alarm is activated and the right-hand symbol indicates that one, two, or three daily alarms are activated.

7.2 HEART RATE MONITOR

7.2.1 What should I do if there is no heart rate reading?
1.Check that the elastic strap is snug enough. 2.Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed. 3.Check that you have kept the transmitter clean. 4.Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic radiation in the close vicinity of the Wristop Computer, such as TV sets, cellular phones, CRT monitors etc.
7.2.2 What is the longest time I can set in the timer?
The maximum range of the countdown timer is 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds for each of the 99 intervals.

7.3 Time

7.3.1 Why do the segments on the circumference increase and decrease when I am in the Watch mode?
The main function of the segments is related to the Compass mode, where a division into 36 segments is necessary due to the 360degree scale of a compass. In the Watch mode, the segments show the advancement of seconds. Because the number of seconds differs from the number of degrees, it is impossible for the segments to be consecutively lit up; they now light up or extinguish, thereby marking the passing of every second.

7.4 Altimeter

7.4.1 How do you clear the logbook?
The logbook is self-erasing and cannot be cleared by the user.
7.4.2 How does the logbook self-erase?
The logbook is circular and will start erasing itself when all the memory places are filled. There are approx. 1,900 memory places, each of which contain the altitude, the ascent/descent rate as well as heart rate at that time (according to the chosen interval, 20 seconds, 1 minute, 10 or 60 minutes). When all the memory places are filled, the logbook starts recording new logs on top of the oldest recordings. This is what is meant when we say the logbook is self-erasing. You can clear the history of the logbook; i.e. where you get the cumulative ascent and descent information based on the logs recorded into the logbook.
7.4.3 How many logbooks can you record?
The number of logs you can record into the logbook depends on the chosen interval and the length of each log. For example, if your interval is 1 minute, you can get a total of 1,900 minutes of logs into the logbook. This equals 1.32 days if the recording is continuous (24 hours = 1,440 minutes; 1,900/1,440=1,32). To avoid excessive battery drain, the recording is not continuous. The recording functions have certain timeouts (i.e. the recording will be turned off automatically after a certain time). The timeouts are shorter for the shorter interval and longer for the longer interval.

7.4.4 What is the duration readout?
The duration readout tells you how many hours and/or minutes the event recorded into the logbook lasted. For example, if youre hiking from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the logbook is on during this time, the readout would show a duration of 05:00 hours.
7.4.5 What is the maximum capacity of total vertical ascent or descent feet/meters in the logbook history?
The maximum figure that can be shown on the display is 29,999,999 representing feet or meters depending on the unit of measurement set. This should be enough for most users: 29,999,999 meters is roughly three-quarters around the globe.
7.4.6 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 Wristop Computer going to read this or average it out?
There are several answers to this question related to different situations. First, if you mean will Wristop Computer show accurate altitude information when ascending back to 8,000 ft after having descended to 3,000 ft from 5,000 ft, the answer is yes if the barometric pressure hasnt been affected by weather changes. Since the altitude is shown based on the atmospheric pressure reading it will be affected by pressure changes. But if the conditions are the same, and the reference altitude is set, the unit will show quite accurate readings. Second, if what you mean is how the Wristop Computer calculates the information shown in the logbook, this is what it does: for the total ascent during the log (the logbook recording has been activated by the user when starting out) it calculates the ascent from 3,000 ft to 8,000 ft, i.e. total ascent has been 5,000ft. For the descent it calculates the descent from 5,000 ft to 3,000 ft, i.e. total descent 2,000 ft. Third, if thinking about the difference measurement function and how this is affected by the example situation, the Wristop Computer will show you the absolute difference between 5,000 ft and 8,000 ft (beginning and end). The fact that youve been down to 3,000 ft in-between does not have an impact on the absolute vertical altitude difference between starting point and finish. Last, the automatic 24-hour memory will show this information in the following way: Say you are starting out at 5,000 ft at noon, and then it takes you 2 hours to descend to 3,000 ft, and another five hours to reach 8,000 ft. The scrollable displays in the 24-hour memory shows you the altitude 5,000 ft at 12:00 am, e.g. 4,000 ft at 1 p.m., 3,000 ft at 2 p.m., e.g. 4,000 ft at 3 p.m., 5,000 ft at 4 p.m., 6,000 ft at 5 p.m., 7,000 ft at 6 p.m. and then 8,000 ft at 7 p.m. These are the different cases in which the example situation will affect the readings of the Wristop Computer. Most important to remember

7.6 Compass

7.6.1 What is the purpose of the rotating outer bezel?
The purpose of the rotating bezel is that people can use the instrument as a regular base plate compass if they want to, and use the bezel to e.g. indicate North when in the bearing tracking mode or leaving the compass display for another mode. Also, it can be used to manually follow your vertical progress by using the North indicator on the bezel to mark the altitude from where you want to follow your progress (i.e. a zero point). You could also mark a certain altitude, which is graphically shown by the segments on the circumference, to get an intermediate difference measurement. However, the bezel is mainly related to the compass function.
7.6.2 Where do I find the correct declination for my area so I can set my Wristop Computer?
Local declination, either E or W, is usually marked on maps with either one-degree or half-degree accuracy.
7.7 EFFECT OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON ALTITUDE MEASUREMENT
The atmospheric pressure means the weight of air mass above the observer: at a higher altitude there is less air than at a lower altitude. The principle of an altimeter is to measure the different air pressure between different altitudes. The air weight is affected by the outside temperature. Consequently the air pressure difference between two altitudes is also dependant on temperature. The altitude calculation of Wristop Computer is based on the air pressure at certain normal temperatures. Each altitude has a definitive normal temperature. The normal temperatures at each altitude are presented in table 1.
Altitude (m)Altitude (ft)Temperature (C)Temperature (F) Above sea level above sea level 015.0 65613.7 59.0 56.7 54.3 52.0 49.6 47.3 45.0 42.6 40.3 37.9 35.6 30.9
400131212.4 600196911.9843 9.8 8.5 7.2 5.9 4.6 3.3 -0.6

65622.0

-3.226.2 -4.523.9 -7.119.2 -9.714.5 -11.012.2 -14.3 -17.5 -20.8 -24.0 6.4 0.5 -5.4 -11.2
600019686 Table 1. Normal temperatures corresponding to different altitudes
Now the altitude measurement error caused by an abnormal temperature gradient can be approximated as follows. If the sum of the temperature offsets from the normal temperatures determined at two different altitudes is 1 C, the altitude difference calculated by Wristop Computer is 0.2% off the real altitude difference (When using imperial units the offset factor is 0.11% / 1 F). This is because the real temperatures are not always the same as the normal temperatures. A higher than normal temperature causes the calculated altitude difference to be smaller than the real altitude difference (your mountain ascent was actually higher). Consequently, a lower than normal temperature causes the calculated altitude difference to be larger than the real altitude difference (you did not ascend quite as high as displayed). Table 2 shows an example in which the temperature offsets are positive. In this example, the reference altitude is set at 1000 m. At 3000 m the altitude difference is 2000 m and Wristop Computer shows 80 m too little (20 C * 2000 m * 0.002/C = 80 m). Your actual altitude is thus 3080 m. Lower point Higher point 3000 m +6.5 C -4.5 C +11 C Set reference altitude (real altitude)1000 m Displayed altitude Real outside temperature Normal (table) temperature Temperature offset (= real - normal) Sum of temperature offsets Table 2. Example using meters and Celsius +17.5 C +8.5 C +9 C +9 C + +11 C = 20 C

Table 3 shows an example in which the temperature offsets are negative. This time imperial units are used. The reference altitude is set at 3280 feet. At 9840 feet the altitude difference is 6560 feet and Wristop Computer shows 100 feet too much (-14 F * 6560 ft * 0.0011/F = -100 ft). Your actual altitude is thus 9740 ft. Set reference altitude (real altitude) Real outside temperature Normal (table) temperature Temperature difference (= real - normal) Sum of temperature offsets Table 3. Example using feet and Fahrenheit. Lower point Higher point 9840 ft +36.3 F +47.3 F -9 F -9 F + -5 F = -14 F +18.9 F +23.9 F -5 F 3280 ft

Displayed altitude

8. SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE
Battery Replacement Kit (including battery and battery lid) Watch Straps in plastic. Extension strap in plastic Bezel (Available only in Suunto Oy during maintenance) Suunto Oy provides moderate-priced Wristop Computer service to its customers. Batteries are usually available in sport and watch shops etc.

9. ABBREVIATIONS

RE reference altitude
dEF default factory setting of pressure sensor, corresponds to standard (1013 mbar or 29,90 inHg) airpressure at sea level SNR sensor (used in pressure sensor calibration) CLR clear ASC ascent dSC descent AbO above target heart rate bEL below target heart rate LO HI lower heart rate limit higher heart rate limit

dUR duration

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11. CE Compliance

All Suunto Wristop Computers conform within the required European Union EMC directives 89/336/TEC.
12. Limits of Liability and ISO 9001 Compliance
If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will, at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, for two (2) years from the date of its purchase. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use while in the period of the warranty. It does not cover battery replacement, damage or failures resulting in accident, misuse, neglect, mishandling, alteration or modifications of the product, or any failure caused by operation of the product outside the scope of its published specifications, or any causes not covered by this warranty. There are no express warranties except as listed above. The client can exercise the right to repair under the warranty by contacting Suunto Oys Customer Service department to obtain a repair authorization. Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the product. Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this device. Suuntos Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be ISO 9001 compliant in all Suunto Oys operations (Quality Certificate No. 96-HEL-AQ-220).