Suunto X6HR manual General Information, Care and Maintenance Care of Suunto X6hr

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1. General Information

This User’s Guide applies to Suunto X6hr and its different design versions.

Suunto X6hr Wristop Computer is a reliable high-precision electronic instrument intended for recreational use. Outdoor enthusiasts and endurance athletes who enjoy such sports as mountain climbing, running and biking can rely on Suunto X6hr’s accuracy.

NOTE: The Suunto X6hr should not be substituted for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision and should not be used to obtain altitude or barometric measurements when flying a small aircraft or when practising aviation sports.

1.1. Care and Maintenance

1.1.1. Care of Suunto X6hr

Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto X6hr. Protect your Suunto X6hr from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto X6hr in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.

Suunto X6hr 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 Suunto X6hr to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they may 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 sensor is 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 Use of the Suunto X6hr and Transmitter Belt Chrono General Information Care and Maintenance Care of Suunto X6hrWater Resistance Care of Transmitter BeltRemove both spring bars from the pin holes Adjusting the Bracelet Suunto X6hrtBattery Replacement Replacing the Battery Page Page After sales service Mode Symbols How to Use Your Suunto X6hrDisplay Function Symbols Start Button Short press Buttons Short and Long PressLong press Suunto Button Short press Stop/CL Button Short pressDeactivating the button lock Arrow Buttons Short pressButton Lock Activating the button lockNavigating in Menus Menus Basic Menu StructureElectromagnetic interference Heart Rate Monitor and Transmitter BeltUse of Suunto X6hr and Transmitter Belt in water 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 elevation unit Setting the air pressure unitSetting the ascent/descent rate unit Bearing Compass mode Main DisplayCompass Shortcuts Use Calibrating the compass Altitude/SealevelPage Setting the compass declination Temperature Weather Mode Main DisplayAir pressure Sealevel Memory 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 Alarms Setting the ascent/descent alarm Setting the altitude alarmStopwatch Chrono Main DisplayViewing Heart Rate memory Time/Heart RatePage Viewing the altitude memory Erasing memory files Use Alti/Baro Setting the recording intervalActivating the timer TimerSetting the Heart Rate limits Stopping the timerHR Limits PC Interface Additional FeaturesTransferring data Page Logs Charts and Data Suunto Activity Manager Features UsersAnalyzing Data Changing Suunto X6hr SettingsSystem Requirements SuuntoSports.comCommunities My SuuntoGetting Started Sport ForumsThermometer Technical DataAltimeter BarometerTransmitter Belt Copyright and Trademark NoticeLimits of Liability and ISO 9001 Compliance Disposal of the Device Customer Service Contacts Suunto Oy 10/2004, 11/2005, 3/2007