Suunto X9_en manual Glossary

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11. GLOSSARY

Alarm point	Position coordinates of a specific point on a route
	or in the MyPoints function that you can use, for
	example, to warn you about rocks and other
	hazards.
Altitude difference (dif)	Altitude difference between your current position
	and the next waypoint in the unit of your choice.
Altitude to finish (atf)	Total amount of ascent from the current position to
	the last waypoint.
Bearing (bea)	Compass direction from your current position to a
	destination.
Cross Track Error (xte)	This is the shortest distance from your current
	location to the straight line connecting the
	waypoints of the route.
Datum	A datum is a mathematically defined reference
	surface that approximates the shape of the earth,
	and enables calculations such as position and
	area to be carried out in a consistent and accurate
	manner. Every map has a datum or metric grid.
	You have to set your Suunto X9 to the correct
	datum/grid for it to function properly with the map.
Distance from start (dfs)	Traveled distance from the start point.
Distance to finish (dtf)	Distance from the current location to the last
	waypoint on the route (via each waypoint).
Distance to waypoint (dtw)	Distance to either the next or the active waypoint
	or to a My point depending on the chosen
	navigation method.
Estimated Time of Arrival (eta)	Estimated arrival time to the last waypoint based
	on the current speed.
Estimated Time Enroute (ete)	Estimated travel time to your current destination
	based on the current speed.
Global Positioning System (GPS)	Satellite tracking system.
Grid	A grid system is a set of lines that cross each
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Contents Page Buttons Phone 800 Canada European Call Center +358 284 11 Customer Service ContactsSuunto Phone +358 875870 Fax 87587301 USATable of Contents Compass Mode Suunto X9 in Action Mont Blanc Climbing 12.3 CE General Information ChecklistCare and Maintenance Water Resistance Charging the Battery Charging the battery with a mains charger Charging the battery with a 9 V battery Alarm symbols HOW to USE Your SuuntoDisplay and Buttons 2.1.1. Mode indicator Battery level IndicatorSTART/DATA Menus Basic menu structure Press and long press General Information Time ModeModes Stopwatch AlarmActivating alarms To activate an alarm Acknowledging alarms Deactivating alarmsTime/Date Setting the time and the dual timeUTC offset SyncUnits Setting the time formatSetting the date format Setting the altitude unit Setting the temperature unitSetting the barometric pressure unit Setting the speed unit Setting the vertical speed unitSetting the distance unit Grid Setting the datumSetting the position format UTM Pos. format Datum GridGeneral Setting the lightSetting the brightness Setting the display information Setting the contrastSetting the tones Use ALTI/BARO ModeAltitude Alti useVertical speed Alti/Baro data display Baro useSea level barometric pressure Barometric pressure graphReference altitude and barometric pressure Setting the reference altitudeBarometric Memory Setting the sea level barometric pressureWeather Alarm Altitude alarm Heading Compass ModeCardinal points Calibrating the compass Page Auto Setting the compass declination manuallyDeclination OffUsing the Navigation mode Setting the compass declination with the GPSNavigation Mode Distance to waypoint Direction to waypointWaypoint Creating a new route Creating a routeCreating a new waypoint Creating a new waypoint by linking Choosing the navigation method Using a routeActivating a route Changing the active waypoint Viewing waypoints MyPoints Alarm pointsUpdating the waypoint location Editing routes and waypointsEditing waypoints Erasing waypoints Erasing a routeNavigation methods Navigation data displaysWaypoint data pages Route summaryEstimated time enroute ete Displays the estimated Navigation methods and the Track back functionNavidata Track Back Active track GPS fix XTE alarmDistance traveled Activity ModeSpeed Activity GPS fix When the data was not sufficient Erasing log files Viewing log filesTrack back track log You set the function in the Activity modeActivity data display Mark Memp Function MenuGPS Find Home Mark HomeFind Home data display Position Arrival and initial preparations Suunto X9 in ActionMont Blanc Climbing First hiking day Page Second hiking day Page Cross Country Running Relatively thin plastic, fabric or wooden covers HOW to Ensure Good Position MeasurementGlobal Positioning System GPS Open area with a clear view to the skyReserve Enough Time for the Measurement Rocks, buildings or any metallic materialsStrive for Ideal Accuracy Conditions PC Interface InstallationSuunto Trek Manager System RequirementsSuunto Trek Manager Features Transferring Data 1. X9 windowLocal Data window Add mempoint name group Add a new mempoint name group Map window SuuntoSports window Profiles windowInformation window Getting Started To join SuuntoSports.com SUUNTOSPORTS.COMCommunities Sections MY SuuntoSport Forums GPS Technical SpecificationsNumber Name Description Datum GPS Datum ListEUR-T NAH-B OGB-D NAR-C Conus SAN-L IBE KKJ Name Description Local Grid ListGlossary You to locate or report on a specific point on 12.3. CE DisclaimersUSER’S Responsibility COPYRIGHT, Trademark and Patent NoticeDisclaimer After Sales ServicePage Made in Finland