Suunto X9_en manual Units, Setting the time format, Setting the date format

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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.

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