3.3.4. Reference altitude and barometric pressure

To ensure that the altimeter shows correct readings, you first have to set an accurate reference altitude. To do this, go to a location whose altitude you have checked, for example, with the help of a topographical map, and set the reference altitude to match the map reading.

If you do not have accurate altitude information, you can use the current sea-level barometric pressure as the reference value. Your Suunto t6 has a factory-set reference altitude that corresponds to the standard barometric pressure (1013 hPa/ 29.90inHg at sea level).

Setting the reference altitude

To set the reference altitude:

1. In the Alti/Baro menu, scroll to Refer and press

ENTER.

2. Altitude is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it.

3. Change the altitude with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.

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Suunto T6 manual Reference altitude and barometric pressure, Setting the reference altitude