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