Suunto M9_en.p65 manual Buttons, Short and Long Press, Start/Data Button Short Press

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2.2 BUTTONS

2.2.1 Short and Long Press

The buttons may have different functions depending on how long you press them.

The ordinary press or short press means that the button is pressed quickly.

The long press means that the button is pressed for more than 2 seconds.

2.2.2Start/Data Button Short Press

• In the Time mode, it starts the timing and records the split times.

• Activates the information displays in the Sailing, Navigation and Racing modes and in the MOB function. Returns to the main display from the Sailing, Navigation, Racing and MOB information displays.

Long Press

•Activates the backlight when the backlight is not set to the off position. The backlight stays on as long as a selection is active and 5 seconds after the last selection. For more information about backlight settings, see page 20.

2.2.3 Stop/Cancel Button

Short Press

•Returns to the previous menu level or to the previous selection without accepting the selection.

•In the main mode displays, it acts as a shortcut button that toggles the lowest field of the main display between three different alternatives. The selection stays active even if the mode or menu level is changed. Changing the shortcut in the Time mode is possible only after the Stopwatch has been reset.

•In the Time mode, it stops the timing and scrolls the split times on the display.

Long Press

•Returns to the main display of the current mode without accepting the last selection.

•In the Time/Stopwatch mode, it resets the stopwatch.

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Contents Page Customer Service Contacts Table of Contents Stopwatch Function Menu Alarm Time/Date General Units Position Care and Maintenance ChecklistIntroduction Water ResistanceCharging the Battery Display HOW to USE Your Suunto M9Buttons Stop/Cancel Button Short PressShort and Long Press 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 Menus Alarm TIME/DATEGeneral Temp CNavigating in Menus Understanding GPSOverview Line-of-sight Needed AccuracyGPS Usage Versatility Time Mode ModesGeneral Information Activating alarms AlarmStopwatch Function MenuDeactivating alarms Acknowledging alarmsTime/Date Sync Setting the time and the dual timeGeneral Setting the lightSetting 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 Absolute air pressure Weather ModeAir pressure graph Barometric MemoryWeather Alarm Compass Mode Calibrating the Compass Page Setting the compass declination with the GPS Setting the compass declination manuallyDeclination Off AutoSailing Mode Sailing Data display Tracking Viewing the recorded tracks TracksRace Navigation ModeNavigation Data display Navigate Creating a new route RoutesActivating a route Creating a new waypointErasing a route Editing a route waypoint Viewing and erasing route waypointsMy Points Racing Mode Racing data display Main Display During the RaceMain Display After the Race Race summary Function Menu Function menu before the race GPSCourse Start line Synchronizing the timerWINDdir Wind Data Function menu during the raceTurn Buoy Starboard/Port TackMOB RestartFinish line 1 GPS Function MenuActivating the MOB function 2 MOBMemory Point MOB Data displayCoordinates of the position fix Current altitude PositionWind force Additional Features PC InterfaceTransferring Data To transfer data Suunto Sail Manager Suunto Sail Manager FeatureChanging the Suunto M9 Settings System Requirements SUUNTOSPORTS.COMCommunities My SuuntoGetting Started Sport ForumsTechnical Specifications Number Name Description GPS Datum ListingDAL KAN HJO NAS-I SAN-A SAP OHA-D Glossary Page Page Copyright and Trademark Notice Limits of Liability and ISO 9001 Compliance Disclaimer