5.When you press the down arrow button, the seconds are zeroed. If you want to set specific seconds, press the up arrow button and the seconds start running. When the settings are correct, short press Enter. The date selection is activated.
6.Change the date with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The month selection is activated.
7.Change the month with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The year selection is activated.
8.Change the year with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. You automatically return to the Set menu.
NOTE: When you set the seconds for the time, they are automatically updated in the dual time as well.
3.2.6 General
The General function includes the general settings for using your Suunto M9.
Setting the light
Light means the backlight of the Suunto M9 display. Light has three possible settings:
•Normal: The light switches on when you press Start/Data for more than 2 sec- onds. The light is on for 5 seconds after the last press of any button.
•Off: The light does not switch on from any button.
•Night Use: The light switches on when you press any of the buttons and stays on for 5 seconds after the last press of a button.
To change the light setting:
1.In the Set menu, scroll to General and short press Enter. The General menu is displayed.
2. Light is already the first menu item. Short press Enter to select it. The current light setting is displayed in reversed color.
3. Select the suitable light setting with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The light settings are now ready and you return to the Set menu.
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