Suunto M9_en.p65 manual

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WARNING

Read this manual. Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety paying attention to all the warnings listed below. Make sure you understand the use, displays and limitations of this instrument before utilizing it.

WARNING

Do not use Suunto M9 as the only navigation aid. Use all available navigation aids such as charts, compass, visual sightings etc. and compare them with the Suunto M9 navigation information. Make sure all conflicting information is resolved before continu- ing with navigation.

WARNING

This instrument is intended for recreational use only. Do not use this instrument for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision.

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Contents Page Customer Service Contacts Table of Contents Stopwatch Function Menu Alarm Time/Date General Units Position Introduction ChecklistCare and Maintenance Water ResistanceCharging the Battery HOW to USE Your Suunto M9 DisplayShort and Long Press Stop/Cancel Button Short PressButtons Start/Data Button Short PressEnter Button Short Press Arrow Buttons Short PressMove between the main modes Key Lock Activating the key lockDeactivating the key lock General Alarm TIME/DATEMenus Temp CNavigating in Menus Understanding GPSOverview Line-of-sight Needed AccuracyGPS Usage Versatility Time Mode ModesGeneral Information Stopwatch AlarmActivating alarms Function MenuDeactivating alarms Acknowledging alarmsTime/Date Setting the time and the dual time SyncSetting the light GeneralSetting the brightness Setting the contrastSetting the tones Setting the display information Setting the time formatUnits Setting the date format Setting the temperature unitSetting the air pressure unit Setting the elevation unit Setting the distance unitSetting the speed unit Setting the position format Setting the datumSetting the wind unit Air pressure graph Weather ModeAbsolute air pressure Barometric MemoryWeather Alarm Compass Mode Calibrating the Compass Page Declination Setting the compass declination manuallySetting the compass declination with the GPS Off AutoSailing Mode Sailing Data display Tracking Tracks Viewing the recorded tracksNavigation Mode RaceNavigation Data display Navigate Routes Creating a new routeActivating a route Creating a new waypointErasing a route Viewing and erasing route waypoints Editing a route waypointMy Points Racing Mode Main Display During the Race Racing data displayMain Display After the Race Race summary Function Menu Function menu before the race GPSCourse Synchronizing the timer Start lineWINDdir Function menu during the race Wind DataStarboard/Port Tack Turn BuoyMOB RestartFinish line Function Menu 1 GPS2 MOB Activating the MOB functionMOB Data display Memory PointPosition Coordinates of the position fix Current altitudeWind force Additional Features PC InterfaceTransferring Data To transfer data Suunto Sail Manager Feature Suunto Sail ManagerChanging the Suunto M9 Settings SUUNTOSPORTS.COM System RequirementsMy Suunto CommunitiesSport Forums Getting StartedTechnical Specifications GPS Datum Listing Number Name DescriptionDAL KAN HJO NAS-I SAN-A SAP OHA-D Glossary Page Page Copyright and Trademark Notice Limits of Liability and ISO 9001 Compliance Disclaimer