Suunto X6m manual Air pressure, Sealevel

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Air pressure

The second row displays the air pressure at sea level. For more information about defining the air pressure unit, refer to chapter 3.2.6.

Shortcuts

The third row contains shortcuts to three functions. To change the function, press Stop/CL.

•Trend: A graphical presentation of the air pressure development (sea level) during the last 6 hours in 15-minute intervals. One step on the vertical axis represents one hPa and one step on the horizontal axis represents 15 minutes.

•Absolute air pressure: The absolute air pressure is the actual pressure in the current location.

•Time: Displays the current time.

3.4.2. Use

With the Use function you can define whether the air pressure measurement is used to define the altitude or to represent the weather conditions. For more information, refer to chapter 3.3.2.

NOTE: For most Weather mode functions the correct Use setting is Baro.

3.4.3. Sealevel

With this function you can set the sea level barometric pressure. This is the barometric pressure at your current location reduced to sea level. For more information about sea level pressure, refer to chapter 3.3.3.

To set the sea level pressure:

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

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