Suunto X6m manual General Information, Care and Maintenance

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1. General Information

The Suunto X6/X6M Wristop Computer is a reliable high-precision electronic instrument that is intended for recreational use. Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy sports such as mountain climbing, hiking and biking can rely on the Suunto X6/X6M’s accuracy.

NOTE: The Suunto X6/X6M should not be substituted for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision and should not be used to obtain measurements when skydiving, hang gliding, paragliding, gyrocopter riding and flying a small aircraft.

1.1. Care and Maintenance

Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto X6/X6M. Protect your Suunto X6/X6M from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto X6/X6M in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.

The Suunto X6/X6M can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If there are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose the Suunto X6/X6M to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the unit’s seals, case and finish. Keep the PC interface contacts clean with e.g. a toothbrush. Make sure the area around the sensors is kept free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor openings.

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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