Suunto LUMI Using Alti & Baro Mode, How Alti & Baro works, Matching profile to your activity

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6 USING ALTI & BARO MODE

6.1 How ALTI & BARO works

The ALTI & BARO mode includes three different profiles: ALTIMETER, BAROMETER and AUTOMATIC.

To access the ALTI & BARO mode, press [Mode] until ALTI & BARO is selected. By pressing [View], you can scroll through the various views within the ALTI & BARO mode. You can select a profile in MENU – see Section 6.2.2 Setting profiles on page 22 for more information!

TIP: If you press [View] for 2 seconds in the ALTI & BARO, you will reach ALTI-BAROin MENU, where you can change your settings!

6.1.1 Matching profile to your activity

What is the difference between profiles? An altimeter measures current altitude and is used for vertical movements. The altimeter is based on air pressure – so the lower your altitude then the more air above you. The ALTIMETER profile in

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Contents User Guide Modes and Views Menu Content Symbols on the Display Page Page Index Welcome Introduction Changing Strap Length Page General Settings Button tonesTone guides Units LanguageBacklight Activating button lock Introduction Using Time ModeSetting sunrise and sunset times Setting dateSetting dual time Handy tip Setting sunrise and sunset timesHandy tip Knowing the time at home Using stopwatch Using day counterHandy tip Measuring time 24h5min Setting alarmHandy tip Waking up in the morning Using Alti & Baro Mode How Alti & Baro worksMatching profile to your activity Getting correct readings Absolute air pressure is measured constantly Getting incorrect readingsAltimeter + standing still + weather change Altimeter + altitude moving + weather changeSetting reference value and profiles Setting altitude reference valueHandy tip Setting altitude reference value Setting profiles Using weather trend indicatorSituation 3-6 hours ago Situation last 3 hours Handy tip Anticipating the weatherActivating storm alarm Using altimeter profileHandy tip Getting surprised by a storm while hiking Using altitude difference measurer Handy tip Measuring your climbing Recording logsPage Handy tip Recording altitude Using barometer profileHandy tip Using the Barometer profile Using automatic profile Getting correct readings How compass worksPage Setting declination value Using compassPage Viewing logs Viewing and resetting log totalsPage Your Suunto Lumi operates on a 3-volt lithium cell, type CR Replacing BatteryPage Technical data SpecificationsCopyright Trademark10.4 CE Patent noticeDisposal of device Page Index Altitude reference value Page Copyright Suunto Oy 6/2007, 9/2007. All rights reserved