Suunto X6m manual

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You should also calibrate the compass before a long trip.

NOTE: Calibrate the compass before using it for the first time.

NOTE: Remember to hold the Suunto X6/X6M level during the calibration.

To calibrate the compass:

1.In the Function menu, scroll to Compass with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.

2.In the compass menu, move to Calib with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.

3.The screen displays the text “rotate 360°” and a countdown from 5 to 0. When the countdown reaches 0, the calibration starts. Hold the Suunto X6/X6M level and slowly rotate the device in a full clockwise or counterclockwise circle.

•The level symbol indicates the ongoing calibration. The animation represents the progress of the calibration.

•If the calibration succeeds, the message “complete” is displayed and the Suunto X6/X6M returns to the Function menu.

•If the calibration fails, the message “try again” is displayed and the process starts again from the countdown.

•If the calibration fails five times, the message “failed, refer manual” is displayed and the Suunto X6/X6M returns to the compass menu.

If the calibration fails five times in a row, it may be possible that you are in an area that has sources of magnetism, such as large metal object, power lines, loudspeakers and electric motors. Move to another location and try to calibrate the compass again.

You can also remove the battery and then insert it again. Also make sure, that the compass remains level during the calibration—calibration may fail if the level is un stable.

If the calibration continues to fail, contact the authorized Suunto service.

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Contents Page Page USER’S Guide Table of Contents Page SuuntoSports.com General Information Care and MaintenanceWater Resistance Battery ReplacementReplacing the Battery After sales service Mode Symbols How to Use Your Suunto X6/X6MDisplay Function Symbols Stop/CL Button Short press Buttons Short and Long PressStart Button Short press Long pressArrow Buttons Short press Suunto Button Short pressMenus Basic Menu Structure Button LockActivating the button lock Deactivating the button lockNavigating in Menus General Information ModesTime Time Mode Main DisplayAlarm DateActivating alarms Acknowledging alarms Deactivating alarmsSetting the time and the dual time Changing the date Setting the icons Setting the tonesGeneral Calibrating the air pressure sensor Setting the backlightUnits Setting the time formatSetting the temperature unit Setting the date formatSetting the air pressure unit Setting the ascent/descent rate unit Setting the elevation unitBearing Compass Mode Main DisplayCompass Use Altitude/Sealevel Calibrating the compass Page Weather Mode Main Display Setting the compass declinationTemperature Sealevel Air pressureMemory Ascent/descent rate Hiking Mode Main DisplayAltitude Starting the logbook LogbookViewing logbook files Stopping the logbookErasing logbook files Viewing logbook history Resetting the logbook historyLogbook marks AlarmsSetting the ascent/descent alarm Setting altitude alarmStopwatch Hiking Chrono Main DisplayViewing memory files Lap timePage Erasing memory files Setting the recording intervalReminder Use Alti/BaroStarting the reminder Reminder interval Stopping the reminderEffect of air temperature on altitude measurement Temperature ºC Temperature ºF Above sea level Page Example using feet and Fahrenheit Lower point Higher point Example using meters and Celsius Lower point Higher pointPC Interface Additional FeaturesTransferring data Logs Suunto Activity Manager Features UsersAnalyzing Data Charts and DataSuuntoSports.com Changing Suunto X6/X6M SettingsSystem Requirements Communities My SuuntoGetting Started Sport ForumsThermometer Technical DataAltimeter BarometerCopyright and Trademark Notice Disposal of the Device Limits of Liability and ISO 9001 ComplianceCustomer Service Contacts Suunto Oy 2/2002, 5/2006, 3/2007