EN | FR | DE | ES | IT | NL | FI | SV USER'S GUIDE USER'S GUIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS Suunto Oy Suunto USA Canada European Call Center Suunto Website Phone +358 9 875870 Fax +358 9 87587301 Phone 1 (800) 543-9124 Phone 1 (800) 776-7770 Phone +358 2 284 11 60 www.suunto.com EN 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 5 1.1 General Information .......................................................................................... 5 1.2 Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 5 1.2.1. Care of the Suunto Observer .................................................................. 5 1.3 Water Resistance ............................................................................................... 6 1.4 Battery Replacement ......................................................................................... 6 1.5 Adjusting the Bracelet (St and Tt models) ....................................................... 8 1.6 Main Functions (Modes) .................................................................................... 9 1.7 Backlight Features ............................................................................................. 9 1.8 Button Functions ................................................................................................ 9 1.9 LCD Display ...................................................................................................... 10 1.10 Measurements and Units ................................................................................. 11 1.10.1 To Set or Check Unit of Measurement Settings ............................... 11 1.11 Pressure Sensor Calibration ............................................................................ 12 CHAPTER 2 TIME MODE .......................................................................... 13 2.1 Setting up the Time and Calendar ................................................................ 13 2.2 Chronometer Sub Mode .................................................................................. 14 2.2.1 How to Use the Chronometer ................................................................. 14 2.2.2 To View the Chronometer Memory ....................................................... 15 2.3 Daily Alarm Sub Mode .................................................................................... 16 2.3.1 Setting the Daily Alarm(s) ...................................................................... 17 CHAPTER 3 ALTIMETER MODE ............................................................... 17 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.1 Altimeter-Barometer Use ................................................................................. 18 3.2 Setting the Altimeter ........................................................................................ 19 3.3 Logbook Sub Mode ......................................................................................... 21 3.3.1 Starting and Stopping a Logbook Recording ....................................... 21 3.3.2 To View in the Logbook Mode .............................................................. 21 3.4 Fast Cumulative Feature ................................................................................. 23 3.5 Logbook History Sub Mode ............................................................................. 23 3.5.1 Clearing the Logbook History ................................................................. 24 3.6 Effect of Air Temperature on Altitude Measurement ..................................... 25 CHAPTER 4 BAROMETER MODE ............................................................. 28 4.1 Setting the Sea Level Pressure ...................................................................... 29 4.2 4-Day Memory Sub Mode ............................................................................... 30 4.3 Barometric Trend Indicator ............................................................................. 31 CHAPTER 5 COMPASS MODE .................................................................. 31 5.1 Bearing Tracking Sub Mode ........................................................................... 32 5.2 Declination Adjustment Sub Mode ................................................................. 33 5.2.1 Setting the Local Declination ............................................................... 33 5.3 Calibrating the Compass ................................................................................. 34 CHAPTER 6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .................................... 35 CHAPTER 7 ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................... 38 CHAPTER 8 COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE ........................... 39 CHAPTER 9 CE COMPLIANCE ............................................................... 39 CHAPTER 10 LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE ......... 40 CHAPTER 11 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE ................................................ 40 3 Figure 1.1 f) a) SELECT MODE b) PRESSURE SENSOR QUICK - Altitude Alarm Indicator - Daily Alarm Indicator - Mode Indicator - AM/PM Indicator (12h display) - Low Battery Indicator - Use Indicator - Chronometer Indicator 4 ON / OFF d) e) c) CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION The Observer Wristop Computer is a reliable high precision electronic instrument, intended for recreational use. The outdoor enthusiast who enjoys venturing in sports like skiing, kayaking, mountain climbing, hiking and biking can rely on the Observer's accuracy. NOTE: The Observer should not be substituted for acquiring measurements that require professional or industrial precision and should not be used to acquire measurements when skydiving, hang gliding, paragliding, gyrocopter riding and flying small aircraft. The Observer is available in three different material combinations: Observer Sr with stainless steel housing and elastomer strap, Observer St with stainless steel housing and stainless steel / elastomer bracelet and Observer Tt with Titanium housing and Titanium / elastomer bracelets. All material versions have identical functions and operation. 1.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1.2.1 Care of the Suunto Observer Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto Observer. Protect your Suunto Observer from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid rubbing the Suunto Observer against rough surfaces as this may scratch the face. If not in use, your Suunto Observer should be stored in a clean, dry environment at room temperature. The Suunto Observer 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 the Suunto Observer 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. Make sure the area around the sensor is kept free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor opening. 5 1.3 WATER RESISTANCE Suunto Observer is tested with ISO (International Organization for standardization, www.iso.ch) standard 2281. This means that the product is water-resistant. In addition to the term `water resistant', Suunto Observer is marked with an indication of a test overpressure given as a depth in meters (100 m/330 feet). This indication, however, does not correspond to a diving depth but refers to the pressure at which the water overpressure test was conducted. This means that you cannot dive to a depth of 100 m/330 ft. with your Suunto Observer. Rain, showering, swimming and other normal exposure to water will not affect its operation but the buttons shall not be pressed if exposed to water in any circumstances. NOTE: Suunto Observer wristop computers must not be used for diving. 1.4 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Suunto Observer operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The life expectancy is approximately 12 months in the Time mode. A low-battery warning indicator is activated on the display when approximately 5­15 percent of the battery capacity is still available. When this occurs, you should replace the battery. However, extremely cold weather may activate the low battery warning indicator even though the battery is still fully operational. If the battery warning indicator is activated in temperatures above 10°C (50°F), replace the battery. NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight, altimeter and compass will significantly reduce battery life. You can replace the batteries yourself as long as you do it properly to avoid any leakage of water into the battery compartment or computer. Always use original battery replacement kits. (They include a new battery, battery lid and O-ring.) You can purchase the battery kits from official Suunto retailers. NOTE: When replacing the battery, also replace the battery lid and O-ring. Never use the old ones. 6 NOTE: Change the battery at your own risk. Suunto recommends you to have the batteries changed in official Suunto services. To replace the battery: 1. Insert a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backside of your Suunto Observer. 2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover and the O-ring, and discard them. Ensure that all surfaces are clean and dry. 4. Remove the old battery carefully. 5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment under the metal contact clips, with the positive side facing up. 6. With the O-ring in the correct position, replace the battery compartment cover and turn it with the coin clockwise until it is aligned with the closed position marker. Do not press onto the battery compartment cover while turning it with a coin. NOTE: Perform battery replacement with extreme care to ensure that your Suunto Observer remains water resistant. Careless battery replacement may void warranty. ! ! ! ! ! WARNING: This Suunto product contains a Lithium cell battery. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, charge or dispose 7 of in fire or water. Replace only with manufacturer specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly. 1.5 ADJUSTING THE BRACELET (ST AND TT MODELS) ! ! ! ! ! The metal / elastomer bracelets of the Observer models St and Tt have to be adjusted for the user. The steps are 1. Remove the buckle by releasing the spring bars with pin, paper clip or other sharp object. 2. Remove both spring bars from the pin holes. 3. Shorten the bracelet by cutting along the grooves on the inner surface of the bracelet. You can do this for instance with scissors. If you are unsure of the correct length, cut the pieces one by one and test the length after cutting each piece. Cut in turns from both sides of the bracelet to keep the sides equally long. Be careful in order not to shorten the bracelet too much. 4. Replace the spring bars into the last pin holes of both sides of the bracelet. 5. Attach the buckle to the bracelet by placing the spring bars into the holes in the buckle. In both sides of the buckle are holes for two different positions. This can be used for fine ad8 ! ! ! justing of the bracelet length. Make sure that the spring bars are positioned straight in the buckle. 1.6 MAIN FUNCTIONS (MODES) The Observer has four main modes: TIME, ALTIMETER, BAROMETER, and COMPASS. In each of the features there are associated sub modes providing further enhancements to its usefulness during your outdoor adventures. All key features and sub features will be discussed in further detail following this chapter. 1.7 BACKLIGHT FEATURES The Observer has an electroluminescent backlight. To activate the backlight, press and hold the [MODE] button for 2 seconds. The backlight will remain on for approximately 10 seconds. If you press buttons to operate, the backlight remains on 10 seconds from the last pressing. 1.8 BUTTON FUNCTIONS The MODE Button The Observer is operated with four buttons as shown in Fig. 1.1: [MODE], [ON OFF], [QUICK], and [SELECT]. Located on the top right of the Observer performs the following functions: · A short press allows you to move from one mode to the next (TIME, ALTI, BARO, COMP). · While in the sub mode level, a short press returns you to the main mode. · During the setup process, a short press accepts all changes and exits the set function. · A long press of 2 seconds activates the backlight feature. The ON OFF Button Located on the bottom right of the Observer performs the following functions: · In the TIME Mode, the bottom field view can be scrolled displaying the calendar 9 · · · · date, seconds, or dual time. During the setup process, a short press causes the selected value to increase. For chronometer, a sh ...