Suunto X9_en manual Modes, General Information, Time Mode

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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 sub- modes. 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.)

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Contents Page Buttons Customer Service Contacts Suunto Phone +358 875870 Fax 87587301USA Phone 800 Canada European Call Center +358 284 11Table of Contents Compass Mode Suunto X9 in Action Mont Blanc Climbing 12.3 CE Care and Maintenance ChecklistGeneral Information Water Resistance Charging the Battery Charging the battery with a mains charger Charging the battery with a 9 V battery HOW to USE Your Suunto Display and Buttons 2.1.1. Mode indicatorBattery level Indicator Alarm symbols START/DATA Menus Basic menu structure Press and long press Modes Time ModeGeneral Information Activating alarms To activate an alarm AlarmStopwatch Deactivating alarms Acknowledging alarmsSetting the time and the dual time Time/DateSync UTC offsetSetting the date format Setting the time formatUnits Setting the barometric pressure unit Setting the temperature unitSetting the altitude unit Setting the distance unit Setting the vertical speed unitSetting the speed unit Setting the position format Setting the datumGrid Pos. format Datum Grid UTMSetting the brightness Setting the lightGeneral Setting the tones Setting the contrastSetting the display information ALTI/BARO Mode UseVertical speed Alti useAltitude Baro use Sea level barometric pressureBarometric pressure graph Alti/Baro data displaySetting the reference altitude Reference altitude and barometric pressureSetting the sea level barometric pressure Barometric MemoryWeather Alarm Altitude alarm Cardinal points Compass ModeHeading Calibrating the compass Page Setting the compass declination manually DeclinationOff AutoNavigation Mode Setting the compass declination with the GPSUsing the Navigation mode Waypoint Direction to waypointDistance to waypoint Creating a route Creating a new routeCreating a new waypoint Creating a new waypoint by linking Activating a route Using a routeChoosing the navigation method Changing the active waypoint Viewing waypoints Alarm points MyPointsEditing waypoints Editing routes and waypointsUpdating the waypoint location Erasing a route Erasing waypointsNavigation data displays Navigation methodsRoute summary Waypoint data pagesNavidata Navigation methods and the Track back functionEstimated time enroute ete Displays the estimated Track Back Active track XTE alarm GPS fixSpeed Activity ModeDistance traveled Activity GPS fix When the data was not sufficient Viewing log files Erasing log filesYou set the function in the Activity mode Track back track logActivity data display GPS Function MenuMark Memp Mark Home Find HomeFind Home data display Position Mont Blanc Climbing Suunto X9 in ActionArrival and initial preparations First hiking day Page Second hiking day Page Cross Country Running HOW to Ensure Good Position Measurement Global Positioning System GPSOpen area with a clear view to the sky Relatively thin plastic, fabric or wooden coversRocks, buildings or any metallic materials Reserve Enough Time for the MeasurementStrive for Ideal Accuracy Conditions Installation Suunto Trek ManagerSystem Requirements PC InterfaceSuunto Trek Manager Features 1. X9 window Transferring DataLocal Data window Add mempoint name group Add a new mempoint name group Map window Information window Profiles windowSuuntoSports window SUUNTOSPORTS.COM Getting Started To join SuuntoSports.comSections MY Suunto CommunitiesSport Forums Technical Specifications GPSGPS Datum List Number Name Description DatumEUR-T NAH-B OGB-D NAR-C Conus SAN-L IBE KKJ Local Grid List Name DescriptionGlossary You to locate or report on a specific point on Disclaimers USER’S ResponsibilityCOPYRIGHT, Trademark and Patent Notice 12.3. CEAfter Sales Service DisclaimerPage Made in Finland