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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Suunto X9 wristop computer is a reliable high-precision electronic instrument intended for recreational use. Suunto X9 should not be substituted for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision. NOTE: Do not use Suunto X9 as the only navigation aid. Use all available navigation aids such as maps, compass, visual sightings etc. and compare them with the Suunto X9 navigation information. Make sure all conflicting information is resolved before continuing with navigation. NOTE: Read this instruction manual carefully and make sure you understand the use, displays and limitations of this instrument before using it. 1.1. CHECKLIST Make sure the package contains the following items: Suunto X9 Docking Station Charger PC-interface cable CD containing the Suunto Trek Manager software and the user guide Suunto X9 Quick Guide Suunto X9 Pocket Guide Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the resale agent who sold you the package. 1.2. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto X9. Protect your Suunto X9 from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto X9 in a clean and dry environment at room temperature. Your Suunto X9 can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If there are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose your Suunto X9 to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the unit's seals, case and finish. Keep the area around the sensor free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor opening.
1.3. WATER RESISTANCE Suunto X9 is water resistant. Its water resistance is tested to 100m/330ft according to ISO 2281 standard (www.iso.ch). This means that you can use the Suunto X9 for swimming or other water sports activities but it should not be used for scuba diving or freediving. NOTE: Do not push the buttons under any circumstances while swimming or in contact with water. Deliberate or unintentional depression of the buttons while the unit is submerged could cause the unit to malfunction. NOTE: Large amounts of water and dirt under the cover of Suunto X9 may disturb the satellite signal reception. 1.4. CHARGING THE BATTERY Suunto X9 is equipped with an internal rechargeable battery. You can recharge the battery approximately 500 times. The life expectancy of a single charge can range from 4-5 hours (with heavy usage of the GPS, backlight, compass and data storage functions) to over 2 months if you only use Time and/or Alti/Baro mode. When the battery level indicator on the display reaches the red zone, the battery voltage is low and you should recharge the battery. Do not attempt to replace the battery, as this will void warranty. Take your Suunto X9 to an authorized Suunto dealer for a battery replacement. You can charge the battery with either 110V or 220 V mains charger (depending on the area of purchase), with a car cigarette lighter charger (optional) or with a 9 V battery. WARNING: This Suunto product contains a Li-ion battery. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or dispose of in fire or water. Only use manufacturer specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly.

Charging the battery with a mains charger 1. Place your Suunto X9 on the docking station with the display facing up. 2. Plug the charger in the docking station. Plug the charger in an electric outlet. 3. When the battery level indicator is full, disconnect the charger from the electric outlet. Your Suunto X9 is now ready for use.
Charging the battery with a 9 V battery 1. Open the battery compartment of the docking station. 2. Insert a 9 V battery. 3. Place your Suunto X9 on the docking station with the display facing up.
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO X9
2.1. DISPLAY AND BUTTONS 2.1.1. Mode indicator On the left side of the display there is a mode indicator that shows you the currently active mode. The mode indicator displays the modes from the top down in the following order: TIME, ALTI/BARO, COMPASS, NAVIGATION and ACTIVITY. The active mode is indicated by the moving segment next to the indicator bar. 2.1.2. Battery level Indicator On the right side of the display there is a battery level indicator. When the indicator is in the red zone, the battery needs recharging. When the battery is being recharged, the indicator moves up continuously until the battery is full, and the indicator is shown in full length. 2.1.3. Alarm symbols Suunto X9 can display three different alarm symbols: Time, weather and altitude. When you set a time alarm, its symbol is displayed at the right side of the lower horizontal dot line. When you set the weather alarm, its symbol appears underneath the left side of the dot line. When you set the altitude alarm, its symbol appears on top of the left side of the dot line 2.1.4. GPS reception indicator When the GPS is set on, the GPS reception indicator appears on the upper horizontal dotted line of the display. Once the GPS is on but does not have satellite reception, an empty, rectangular and blinking dot is displayed. When the GPS has a fix, 1 to 5 filled rectangular dots are displayed. The quantity depends on the reception quality. More dots represent better satellite coverage and signal reception.
GPS signal START/DATA Mode indicator Altitude alarm

Battery level UP

STOP/BACK Weather alarm Navigation method
DOWN Time alarm Activity status
2.2.1. Basic menu structure
The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode with UP/DOWN, first the name of the mode is displayed, then its main display opens. When you scroll from one mode to another quickly, only the names of the modes are displayed. When you press ENTER in the mode's main display, the mode's Set menu opens. The Set menu has several functions, all of which have sub-functions or settings. When you long press ENTER in the main display of any mode, the Function menu opens. It is identical in all the modes. For more information on the Function menu, see section 3.8 Function Menu. 2.2.2. Press and long press The buttons may have different functions depending on how long you press them. The press means that the button is pressed quickly. The long press means that the button is pressed for more than 2 seconds. 2.2.3. Navigating in the menus To navigate in the menus: 1. Scroll the menu items with the UP/DOWN buttons located on the right side of Suunto X9. Three menu items are displayed at the same time. The menu item that is currently active and can thus be selected is displayed in reversed color. The indicator bar on the left side of the display shows the active mode. 2. To move deeper in the hierarchy, select a menu item and press ENTER. 3. To return one step up in the hierarchy, press STOP/BACK. Remember that if you only press STOP/BACK, the changes made in the menu are not saved. First you have to accept the changes with ENTER. 4. If you want to return directly to the main display of the active mode, press either ENTER (saves the changes) or STOP/BACK (discards the last change) for more than 2 seconds. Suunto X9 has been designed to guide you as much as possible when you navigate in the menus. When you perform a function, Suunto X9 often automatically returns to the menu item that you are likely to use next.

3. MODES

3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION Suunto X9 has five different modes: Time, Alti/Baro, Compass, Navigation and Activity. You can switch between the modes with UP/DOWN. Each mode has several submodes. The mode indicator on the left side of the display indicates the active mode. 3.2. TIME MODE The Time mode includes normal watch functions such as time, date, alarm and stopwatch. In the Time menu you can select the measuring units for the data displayed in other modes, adjust the general settings such as display contrast and button tones and define the GPS position format to match the maps you normally use. 3.2.1. Main display When you select the Time mode, the main display opens. It has three rows: Date: The first row displays the date in the selected format. (For more information on changing the date format, see section 3.2.5. Units.) Time: The second row displays the time in the selected format. (For more information on changing between 12- and 24-hour displays, see section 3.2.5. Units.) Shortcuts: The third row displays alternatively the stopwatch, the seconds or dual time. Change the displayed information with STOP/BACK. Stopwatch: Displays the stopwatch. (For information on operating the stopwatch, see section 3.2.2. Stopwatch.) Seconds: Displays the seconds. Dual time: Displays a second time zone. (For more information on setting the dual time, see section 3.2.4. Time/ Date.)
3.2.2. Stopwatch To use the stopwatch: 1. Select the stopwatch shortcut with STOP/BACK. 2. Press START/DATA to start the stopwatch. If you want to record a split time, press START/DATA again. The split time stays on the display for three (3) seconds. Then Suunto X9 returns to showing the running time. 3. Press STOP/BACK to stop the stopwatch. If you have recorded any split times, you can now scroll them with STOP/BACK. 4. To reset the timer, long press STOP/BACK. If the stopwatch has not been reset after stopping the timing, press START/DATA to continue the timing from the end time. Suunto X9 can display up to 29 split times. NOTE: When you have used the stopwatch, you cannot select other shortcuts before resetting the timer. NOTE: The maximum time period you can record with the stopwatch is 20 hours. 3.2.3. Alarm You can set three independent time alarms. When the alarm is set, the time alarm symbol appears on the main display. Activating alarms To activate an alarm: 1. In the Set menu, Alarm is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. The Alarm menu displays the status of the alarms. When you open the menu for the first time, the alarm indicators are set to Off as default. NOTE: You can check the times of sunrise and sunset for reference with START/DATA, in the Alarm List Display. For more information on this, see section 3.3.4. Alti/Baro data display. 2. Scroll to the alarm you want to set and press ENTER. The On/Off field is activated. 3. Press either the UP or DOWN button to change the alarm status to On. Press ENTER. The hour selection is activated. The current time is displayed on the bottom

3.2.5. Units The Units menu includes the unit and format settings used with all the Suunto X9 functions. They have an effect on how the information is displayed in all the modes. Setting the time format The time format setting defines whether the 12h or 24h format is used. To change the time format: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Time is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. The time format field is activated. 3. Select the desired time format with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The time format is now set. Setting the date format The date setting defines the format in which the date is displayed. The possible formats are: DD.MM: Day before the month (27.11). MM.DD: Month before the day (11.27). To change the date format: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Date and press ENTER. The date format field is activated. 3. Select the desired date format with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The date format is now set.
Setting the temperature unit The Temp setting defines the unit in which the temperature is displayed. The options are Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F). To change the temperature unit: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed. 2.Scroll to Temp and press ENTER. The temperature unit field is activated. 3.Select the desired unit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The temperature unit is now set. Setting the barometric pressure unit The Press setting defines the unit in which the barometric pressure is displayed. The options are hPa and inHg. To change the barometric pressure unit: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed. 2.Scroll to Press and press ENTER. The barometric pressure unit field is activated. 3.Select the desired unit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The barometric pressure unit is now set. Setting the altitude unit The Altitude setting defines the unit in which the altitude is displayed. The options are meters (m) and feet (ft). To change the altitude unit: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed. 2.Scroll to Altitude and press ENTER. The altitude unit field is activated. 3.Select the desired unit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The altitude unit is now set.
Setting the vertical speed unit The Vert setting defines the unit that the altimeter uses. The options are meters per minute (m/min), meters per hour (m/h), feet per minute (ft/min) and feet per hour (ft/h). To change the vertical speed unit: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Vert and press ENTER. The vertical speed unit field is activated. 3. Select the desired unit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The vertical speed unit is now set. Setting the distance unit The Distance setting defines the unit in which the distance is displayed. The options are kilometers (km) and miles (mi). To change the distance unit: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Distance and press ENTER. The distance unit selection is activated. 3. Select the desired unit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The distance unit is now set. Setting the speed unit The Speed setting defines the unit in which the speed is displayed. The options are kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). To change the speed unit: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Speed and press ENTER. The speed unit field is activated. 3. Select the desired unit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The speed unit is now set.

backlight is turned on and the message WEATHER ALARM is displayed with the current sea-level barometric pressure. You can acknowledge the alarm by pressing any of the Suunto X9 buttons. Altitude alarm With the Altitude function you can set an alarm that informs you when you reach the set altitude. To activate or deactivate the altitude alarm: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Alarm with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The Alarm menu opens. 2.Altitude is the first menu item. Press ENTER to activate it. The Altitude alarm display opens and the On/Off field is activated. 3.Change the field to either On or Off with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The altitude field is activated. 4.Change the altitude with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The altitude alarm is now set and you return to the alarm menu. When the alarm is activated, you hear the alarm signal, the backlight is turned on and the message ALTITUDE ALARM is displayed with the current altitude. You can acknowledge the alarm by pressing any of the Suunto X9 buttons. The alarm is activated again when the device goes 50 m above or below the set altitude.
3.4. COMPASS MODE The compass mode aids the GPS functions and offers you navigational support even when the GPS is off. The 3-axis compass sensor allows tilting up to 30 degrees while still displaying the correct bearing. In the Compass menu you can set the declination and calibrate the compass to ensure accurate readings in any location. 3.4.1. Main display When you select the Compass mode, the main display opens. The main display has three rows and the circular North indicator: Cardinal points: The first row displays the cardinal and half-cardinal point abbreviations. Heading: The second row displays the heading in degrees. Shortcuts: The third row displays alternatively the time, the bearing lock or the bearing (bea). Change the displayed information with STOP/BACK. Time: Displays the current time. Bearing lock: This feature helps you follow a certain bearing. Rotate your Suunto X9 horizontally until the desired bearing is displayed on the second row and press START/DATA. Press START/DATA again to select a new bearing. The bottom row displays the degree deviation, to the left or right, from the target bearing.
Bearing (bea): If you are navigating a route from the Navigation menu, the third shortcut displays the bearing to the next waypoint. If you have not activated a route and the GPS is on, the shortcut displays the bearing to the start position (where the GPS or an activity was switched on). If the GPS is not on, the shortcut displays the latest acquired bearing. NOTE: The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 45 seconds at a time. After this period, the compass goes into power-saving mode and the message START COMPASS is displayed. To activate the compass again, press START/ DATA. 3.4.2. Calibrating the compass To ensure that the compass works properly, you need to calibrate it. Calibrate the compass: If it does not seem to work well, for example, when it displays the wrong compass heading or the heading changes too slowly. If your Suunto X9 has been exposed to strong electromagnetic fields, such as electric lines, loudspeakers and magnets, which can affect the compass operation. Before you use it for the first time Before you leave for an extended outdoor activity. To calibrate the compass: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Calibrate and press ENTER. The message ROTATE 360 HORIZONTAL, a set of arrows and a 30 second timer are displayed. 2.Hold your Suunto X9 horizontally level and rotate it 360 degrees in the direction of the arrows for 30 seconds. The device beeps and the message ROTATE 360 UP, a set of arrows pointing upwards and to the side and a timer are displayed. 3. Hold your Suunto X9 vertically level and rotate it 360 degrees in the direction of the horizontal arrows for 30 seconds. After the time has elapsed, the message CALCULATING is displayed. If the calibration succeeds, the message COMPLETE is displayed. If it does not succeed, the message FAILED is displayed. If this happens, you have to calibrate it again.

4. When the calibration is finished, press ENTER to return to the main display.
3.4.3. Declination You can set the compass declination manually or let the GPS do it. The compass declination options are introduced in the table below: Off On Compass points to the magnetic north. Compass points to the geographic north based on the manually set declination. Use this when you know the exact declination of the location. Normally, you can find this on a topographic map. Compass points to the geographic north based on the declination from the GPS database value for the current location. Use this when you do not know the exact declination of the area.
Setting the compass declination manually To set the compass declination manually: 1.In the Set menu, Declination is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. The On/Off/Auto field is activated. 2.Select On with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The direction field is activated. 3.Select the desired direction with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The degree field is activated. 4.Change the degrees with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The declination is now set and you return to the compass menu.
Setting the compass declination with the GPS To set the compass declination with the GPS: 1. In the Set menu, Declination is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. The On/Off/Auto field is activated. 2. Select Auto with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The GPS automatically sets the compass declination. NOTE: The GPS declination database is based on a global 2degree latitude x 2-degree longitude grid. 3.5. NAVIGATION MODE You should use the Navigation mode when you have a pre-planned destination and you want to ensure that you will find it. The mode includes all the typical GPS functions related to routes and waypoints. You can create the routes and waypoints in this mode or on your PC and use them to guide you to your destination. The Navigation mode also shows you the distance, direction, estimated time of arrival and other essential information for all the waypoints of the selected route, and guides you back to your starting point. The Navigation mode works together with the Activity mode, so even if you do not activate a route, for instance when running, the Navigation mode always shows you the distance and direction to the start. 3.5.1. Using the Navigation mode This section contains a brief guide on how to use the Navigation mode. You can find more detailed instructions in the sections below. To use the Navigation mode: 1. Create a route either on Suunto X9 or using Suunto Trek Manager and transfer it to Suunto X9 (section 3.5.3. Creating a route). 2. Select a route (3.5.4.). 3. Activate the first Waypoint (3.5.4.). 4. Choose the preferred navigation method (3.5.4). 5. Start Activity by choosing (3.6.2). 6. Start navigating.

3.5.2. Main display When you select the Navigation mode, the main display opens. The display is updated according to the selected GPS fix interval. The 1 sec setting updates the display constantly. The 1 min setting updates the display once every minute and when you long press STOP/BACK. The manual setting updates the display every time you long press STOP/BACK. The main display has three rows and a circular bearing indicator: Direction to waypoint If the GPS is on and it has a satellite fix, the upper part of the display has fixed sighting marks and a circular bearing indicator that shows the direction to the next wp. When the bearing indicator is inside the sighting marks, you are moving in the direction of the set bearing. The circle is closed (completely black) when you navigate using the GPS, and it is open when you use the compass. At slow speeds (when walking) Suunto X9 cannot make out the direction just from the GPS reading and therefore it uses the compass. Waypoint: When Navigate is on, the first row displays the name and number of the navigated waypoint. If Navigate is off, it displays the position where the GPS was first activated (this point is named START).
Distance to waypoint: When the GPS is on, the second row displays the distance to the next waypoint. Shortcuts: The third row displays alternatively the time, bearing (bea) or estimated time to waypoint (ttw). Change the displayed information with STOP/BACK. You can select a shortcut from the NaviData function to replace the ttw. (For more information, see
Section 3.5.7. Navidata.) Time: Displays the current time Bearing (bea): Displays the bearing to the next waypoint in degrees. Time to waypoint (ttw): Displays the estimated travel time to the next waypoint based on the current speed. NOTE: When Navigate is off but the GPS is on, all values refer to the start point. NOTE: If the GPS is off, the unit always displays the selected route, the total length and the current time.
3.5.3. Creating a route Suunto X9 does not include any factory-set routes. So, to be able to use the route function, you first need to create a route. You can store up to 50 routes in the memory. Each route can include 50 waypoints, ten of which can be alarm points. NOTE: It is easier to create routes on a PC with Suunto Trek Manager because you do not have to enter the coordinates manually. You can also import routes from Suuntosports.com. (For more information on creating routes with your PC, see Chapter 6. Suunto Trek Manager.) Creating a new route To create a new route: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. 2. Create is the first menu item. Press ENTER to activate it. The waypoint window opens and the field that shows the waypoint number is highlighted. NOTE: If the memory already contains 50 routes, the device displays the message ROUTE MEMORY FULL. NOTE: The information on the waypoint window differs depending on the chosen Position format. (For more information, see section 3.2.6. Setting the position format.)

3.5.4. Using a route After you have created routes, you can use them for navigation. You can also view individual waypoints. Activating a route To activate a route for navigation: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. First the message LOADING ROUTELIST and then the list itself is displayed. 2.Select a route with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The waypoint list and the related functions are displayed. NOTE: If you long press ENTER, your Suunto X9 activates the selected route immediately. 3.Scroll to Select and press ENTER. The route is loaded and you can view it on the Navigation data display. Choosing the navigation method The Navigate function defines the preferred navigation method. If the GPS is off, the Navigate settings determine how the information on the Navigation data display is presented. To select the navigation method: 1.In the Set menu, Navigate is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. The symbol field is activated. 2.Choose a suitable symbol with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
The symbol options are: You will navigate from the beginning or the active waypoint to the end of the route. When you arrive at the waypoint, Suunto X9 will automatically activate the next waypoint. You will navigate in the reversed order, from the end or from the active waypoint to the beginning of the route. You will navigate to a chosen waypoint until you activate another waypoint or change the navigation method. A route is not activated. You will navigate to the first GPS position (Start) instead of an actual route destination. This symbol is displayed when you activate a single waypoint on the MyPoints route. This navigation option is only available if you choose a waypoint from the MyPoints route. NOTE: In normal route navigation, the unit automatically switches to the next waypoint when you arrive inside a 30meter radius of the waypoint or pass it at a distance further than 100 meters of the perpendicular line to the route that goes through the waypoint. Changing the active waypoint You can change the active waypoint in the Navigation data display. To change the active waypoint: 1. Press START/DATA to open the Navigation data display. 2. Select the desired waypoint with UP/DOWN. 3. Press ENTER to activate the selected waypoint. Suunto X9 starts guiding you to this waypoint.
Viewing waypoints To view waypoints: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. The route list is displayed. 2.Select a route with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. A list of waypoints is displayed. 3.Select a waypoint with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The waypoint menu is displayed. 4.View is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. The following waypoint information is displayed: Waypoint number: This tells you the waypoint order on the route. Bearing and distance to the waypoint: These are calculated from the current location or if the GPS is off, from the previous location. Waypoint coordinates: The coordinates of the selected waypoint. NOTE: The information on the waypoint window differs depending on the chosen Position format. (For more information, see section 3.2.6. Setting the position format.) Waypoint altitude: The altitude of the selected waypoint. You can also activate an additional data display with START/ DATA. The following information is displayed: Point type: = Waypoint and = alarm point Waypoint alarm radius (RAD): This is only used with alarm points. If the alarm radius is 0, the alarm is not activated. Press START/DATA to exit the additional data display. 5.Press STOP/BACK to exit the waypoint information and return to the waypoint list.

MyPoints The MyPoints function stores up to 50 individual waypoints (10 of which can be alarm points) that are not affixed to a route in the Suunto X9 memory. To navigate to a MyPoints wp: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. The route list is displayed. 2. Select MyPoints route with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The waypoint menu opens. 3. Select a waypoint with UP/DOWN and long press ENTER. The navigation to the waypoint is activated and the waypoint name and distance to the destination among other things are displayed on the screen. 4. To stop the My Point navigation, select a new method of navigation. Alarm points You can use the alarm points, for example, to warn you about rocks and other hazards. You can set 10 alarm points in the MyPoints function and also 10 for each route. The alarm points for MyPoints are always active when the GPS is on. The alarm points for each route are active when you navigate on the selected route. When you enter the within the defined radius from the alarm point, for example 0.10 km, the alarm goes on. When the alarm is activated, Suunto X9 displays the name of the alarm point on the top row. The second row displays the text WAYPOINT ALARM. And the third row displays the distance to the alarm point. If you remain in the alarm zone, the alarm is repeated approximately every minute. NOTE: When you navigate on a route, Suunto X9 does not navigate via the alarm points. However, if you wish to navigate to an alarm point, select as the navigation method and choose the desired alarm point.
3.5.5. Editing routes and waypoints You can edit the routes and waypoints you have created and erase those that you no longer need. Editing waypoints To edit a waypoint: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. The route list is displayed. 2.Select a route with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The waypoint list is displayed. 3.Select a waypoint with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The waypoint menu is displayed. 4.Scroll to Edit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The attributes of the waypoint are activated. 5.Choose the order number of the waypoint in the waypoint list and change the coordinates and the altitude with UP/DOWN. NOTE: By pressing START/DATA you can activate the additional data display. There you can change the waypoint type and alarm distance. 6. Press ENTER to accept the changes and return to the main display. Updating the waypoint location With the Update function, you can replace the coordinates of a waypoint with the coordinates of your current location, provided that the GPS is on. To update the waypoint location: 1.In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. The route list is displayed. 2.Select a route with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The waypoint list is displayed. 3.Select a waypoint with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The waypoint menu is displayed. 4.Scroll to Update with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The attributes of the waypoint are activated. 5. Press STOP/BACK if you want to return to the waypoint list without accepting changes. 6. Suunto X9 displays the Estimated Position Error (EPE). When the EPE is small

3.7. FUNCTION MENU To enter the Function menu, long press ENTER in any of the main displays. The Function menu opens and the following functions are available. 3.7.1. GPS The GPS function allows you to turn the GPS on or off. To turn the GPS on or off: 1.In the Function menu, GPS is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. The On/Off field is activated. 2.Change the status to On or Off with UP/DOWN and long press ENTER. The GPS activity and accuracy bar display appears on the main display. NOTE: If you activate the GPS in the Function menu, it does not open the log. 3.7.2.Mark Memp The Mark Memp function stores the compass heading, the coordinates and the altitude of the current location. To mark a memory point: 1.In the Function menu, scroll to Mark Memp and press ENTER. The possible name options are displayed. 2.Select a suitable name or accept the current date/time as the name and press ENTER. The compass heading, Estimated position error (epe), coordinates and the altitude of the location are displayed. 3.When the EPE is small enough, the location is marked automatically. The message MEMPOINT STORED is displayed and you return to the main display. You can also press ENTER to manually mark the location before the EPE is small enough for the automatic marking. However, this way the location information will be less accurate. NOTE: Make sure the Activity is before using the Memory point function. Activating the Memory point function does not automatically activate the GPS. NOTE: You can view the memory points only with the Suunto Trek Manager software.
3.7.3. Mark Home With Mark Home function you can store a position where you wish to return. After storing the position, you can start searching for it with the Find Home function. To store a position: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Mark Home and press ENTER. The Mark Home display opens. 2. If the GPS is on, the device displays the EPE (Estimated Position Error) right away. When the EPE is small enough, the device stores a position. 3. If the GPS is initially off, it is automatically activated when you select the Mark Home function. In this case the location is only stored after the GPS gets the current location coordinates and can display the EPE. This might take some time. 4. When the EPE is small enough, the location is marked automatically. You can also press enter to manually mark the location before the EPE is small enough for the automatic marking. However, this way the location information will be less accurate. 5. To exit the display and interrupt the function, press STOP/BACK. NOTE: Suunto X9 uses the GPS for guidance when you are moving. When you stand still, the compass bearing shows you the direction to the marked position. 3.7.4. Find Home The Find Home function guides you back to the position you last marked with Mark Home. The display is updated according to the selected GPS fix interval. The 1 second setting updates the display constantly. The 1 minute setting updates the display once every minute and when you long press STOP/BACK. The manual setting updates the display every time you long press STOP/BACK.

5. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)
Suunto X9 uses Global Positioning System (GPS) in determining the user's position. GPS incorporates a set of satellites that orbit the Earth at the altitude of km at the speed of 4 km/s. The satellites send relatively weak radio signals at power levels comparable to normal household light bulbs. Because the GPS signals that reach the Earth are thousands of times weaker than e.g. cell phone signals, the GPS reception gets disturbed much more easily than the cellular phone signal reception. However, the built-in GPS radio receiver is extremely sensitive and it can pick up even the faintest signals. The GPS system is run by the United States Department of Defense and has been fully operational since 1995. At least 24 operational satellites circle the globe every 12 hours in 6 orbital planes with 4 satellites per plane to provide a true global coverage. A worldwide ground control network monitors the health and status of the satellites. The system works 24 hours a day regardless of the weather. It can provide service to an unlimited number of users and it is free of charge. 5.1. HOW TO ENSURE GOOD POSITION MEASUREMENT Using the GPS receiver of your Suunto X9 is very easy. For more information on the actual usage, see Section 3.7.1. However, ensuring good position measurement is a bit trickier. This section contains instructions on how to achieve the best possible results. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE BEST LINE-OF-SIGHT CONNECTION AVAILABLE To ensure faster and more reliable position measurement, there must be a line-of-sight connection between the satellites and the receiver. This means that the objects or materials between the satellites and the GPS receiver must not excessively attenuate the signal. The list below displays the possible line-of-sight conditions from the best to the worst: Open area with a clear view to the sky The best connection is acquired when there is an unobstructed view to the sky. Therefore you should always activate the GPS on fields, hills and other open areas, if possible. Relatively thin plastic, fabric or wooden covers The receiver usually works well inside tents and other thin covers. Water-containing objects
If possible, stay clear from people, trees or other dense vegetation when activating the GPS. They can cause problems to the signal reception. If you are in a forest, try to find an open or scarcely wooded area before activating the GPS. Rocks, buildings or any metallic materials The GPS signals will not penetrate any solid constructions. Therefore do not try to activate the GPS inside caves, buildings or any other equivalent constructions. ACTIVATE THE GPS AT LEAST ONCE BEFORE LEAVING FOR AN EXTENDED OUTDOOR ACTIVITY When you activate the GPS for the first time, it will take longer than usual since the GPS has no reference to its current location. This may also happen if the GPS has not been used for a long time. Subsequent GPS starts will take less time. The reason for the slow initial fix is that the antenna is optimized for a wrist unit use. Hand-held GPS receivers typically have a patch antenna with highly directional radiation pattern. This gives good sensitivity and uninterrupted data flow when the unit is facing up. Suunto X9 has a loop antenna that has a wide radiation pattern. It receives data from a very wide angle. There is a clear functional reason for this: Wide reception angle is necessary for the Suunto X9 to ensure fluent operation in all positions when the unit is worn around the wrist. However, due to the wide angle, the sensitivity of reception is not as good as in hand-held GPSs with a narrow radiation pattern. To minimize the GPS initiation time, hold the unit steady in one position with the display facing up and make sure you are located in an open area so that the unit has a clear view to the sky. RESERVE ENOUGH TIME FOR THE MEASUREMENT When the GPS is activated, the receiver starts searching for radio signals from the satellites and as soon as one is found, data starts flowing from the satellite to the receiver. The data flows quite slowly and usually a little less than a minute is needed for the first position estimate. The data includes a list of the satellite positions and the GPS time. You need these before you can perform the actual position calculation and before the GPS becomes functional. The GPS time is highly accurate because each satellite has an atomic clock on board. After the first position fix has been established, it still takes additional 12 minutes before the GPS has received all optional data from the satellites. After it has a fix, you can move the unit more freely without losing the connection to the satellites. The

7. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM

SuuntoSports.com is an Internet community for all Suunto sports instrument users. It is a service that adds a new dimension to your sport and to the way in which you use your sports instrument. In SuuntoSports you can share your best experiences and the data measured during your activities with other sports participants. You can compare your performance with other Suunto users and learn from their activities. You can also download route coordinates and other useful and interesting location information published by Suunto and other Suunto X9 users. SuuntoSports.com membership is free and open for all sports participants. However, to be able to send your data to SuuntoSports, you need a Suunto sports instrument to record the data. You will also need the PC software delivered with the product to transfer the data from your PC to SuuntoSports. Before becoming a registered member, you can also log in as a guest to check what SuuntoSports.com has to offer. 7.1. GETTING STARTED To join SuuntoSports.com: 1. Install Suunto Trek Manager and ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. Click the SuuntoSports.com text in the SuuntoSports.com
window, located in the lower left corner of Suunto Trek Manager. 3. Click to open the SuuntoSports.com registration page.
4. Click Register and follow the instructions to become a member and to register your Suunto X9. After the registration, you will automatically enter the SuuntoSports.com home page that introduces the site structure and functional principles. If needed, you can update your personal and equipment profiles in the My Suunto section. You can also enter SuuntoSports directly from www.suuntosports.com. NOTE: SuuntoSports.com is continuously developed and its content is subject to change.
7.2. SECTIONS SuuntoSports.com includes three sections for different levels of privacy. My Suunto is your personal area that other users do not have access to, Communities includes functions for groups, and Sports Forums contain information that members have published for all SuuntoSports visitors. This is a short description of the functions and basic principles of SuuntoSports. To learn about the functions and activities in detail, visit the site, try them and, if needed, use the step-by-step instructions that you find in the Help. The Help is available on each page and its icon is located on the right side of the bar that divides the screen. The information published on SuuntoSports.com contains internal links that help your navigation within the site. For example, if you view a resort description, you can follow the links and view the personal information of the one who sent the resort information and the logs and travel reports related to the resort. SuuntoSports.com offers several possibilities for searching for information on the website. You can search for groups, members, resorts, logs or just type in your own keywords to find what you need. 7.3. MY SUUNTO My Suunto contains your personal information. You can write an introduction of yourself to other members, register your wristop computer, list your sports activities, and manage your membership profile. When you upload Suunto X9 logs to SuuntoSports.com with Suunto Trek Manager, they are displayed on your My Suunto front page. You can decide whether you want to make your logs public to all members, to limited groups or to keep them just for your own use. In My Suunto, you can also compare your logs with the ones that the others have published. My Suunto section contains a personal event calendar that helps you plan your activities and keep a logbook of your training, development and favorite locations. You can also write travel reports of your activities, attach logs and photos, and publish them for other SuuntoSports members to admire. 7.4. COMMUNITIES Communities are meeting places for smaller groups of SuuntoSports members. In the Communities section, you can create and manage communities and search for other communities. For example, you can create a community for all your friends with similar interests, and share your logs and results, discuss and plan activities. The information

radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment. Consult an authorized Suunto dealer or other qualified service technician if you cannot correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Repairs should be made by authorized Suunto service personnel. Unauthorized repairs will void warranty.

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Technical Support Bulletin #8

Oct 2006

TECH SUPPORT

Bulletin #12

Using a Suunto X9 / X9i Wrist Watch GPS with Memory-Map
Overview: This bulletin explains how to import and export data between a Suunto X9 / X9i and Memory-Map With Memory-Map v4.4.0 upwards you can import routes and tracks from the X9, and export routes to the GPS. The Suunto X9i is supported with Memory-Map V5 onwards. If the software installation does not automatically install the x9.dll driver or an error message appears saying that the x9.dll file in missing, here is what you need to do: 1. Download the x9.dll file from http://www.memory-map.co.uk/downloads/x9.dll, save the file into the folder C:\Program Files\Memory-Map\OS2004 or C:\Program Files\Memory-Map\OS-5 for V5. 2. In Memory-Map under the GPS > GPS Setup window set the Manufacturer to Suunto and the COM port to the correct port the cable is plugged into (normally COM1). If you are using a Suunto X9i then you will need to use the COM port created by the driver that came with the watch. This can be found by going to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager and looking under Ports (COM & LPT) The COM port number will be in brackets. 3. Routes, Tracks and Marks can now be imported from the GPS using the menu option GPS > Import from GPS. Routes can be exported back to the GPS using the menu option GPS > Export to GPS (For a full functionality list please check below) Wait whilst the data is transferred - this may take up to 3 minutes depending on the amount of data. Connectivity Memory-Map Suunto X9 Suunto X9 Memory-Map
Routes Tracks Marks (My Points)
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