User manual SUUNTO ALTIMAX

[. . . ] . 28 30 30 31 33 35 35 36 37 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 43 3 en 10 Specifications . 51 4 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Suunto t3d as your training companion. Suunto t3d is a high-precision heart rate monitor designed to make your training as beneficial and enjoyable as possible. Suunto t3d provides heart rate zone training, accurately measures the calories you burn, and records your training history. [. . . ] NOTE: You cannot lock the buttons while in the Training Effect view. Switch to another view to lock them (then switch views again as desired). Heart beat analysis technology producing Training Effect is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. 4. 6 Using heart rate limits and zones Heart rate limit and heart rate zone settings are defined in TRAINING mode settings. 24 4. 6. 1 Heart rate limits Setting upper and lower heart rate limits for yourself can help you keep your exercising at the correct intensity. In the HR LIMITS menu, you can set the heart rate limits on or off, define the upper and lower limits, and turn the heart rate alarm on or off. Setting hr limits lower upper alarm Value on / off bpm / % bpm / % on / off Description Heart rate limits feature: on or off Lower heart rate limit: according to selected units in GENERAL settings Upper heart rate limit according to selected units in GENERAL settings Outside the limit alarm: on or off en To change HR LIMITS settings: 1. Enter the menu (SET) and scroll with [Lap +] until you reach HR LIMITS. Enter the setting with [Mode] and set the value using [Lap +] and [Light -]. Accept the value and move to the next setting by pressing [Mode]. Press [Start Stop] to exit. 25 NOTE: The heart rate limits are displayed with dashes on the left outer rim of the display if the limits are activated. Possible real life situation: Staying in the zone You want to have a good, tough training session today, so you set your heart rate limits to equal your Zone 3 limits and turn the heart rate limit alarm on. Your Suunto heart rate monitor notifies you when you go too slow, or push too hard! 4. 6. 2 Heart rate zones Training with heart rate monitors is traditionally based on heart rate zones. In TRAINING mode, enter the menu (SET) and scroll with [Lap +] until you reach INTERVAL. 2. 5. Enter the setting with [Mode] and set the value using [Lap +] and [Light -]. Accept the value and move to the next setting by pressing [Mode]. Press [Start Stop] to exit. TIP: If you want to use intervals with equal time for exercise and rest, just turn on and define interval one (INT1). Your heart rate monitor will use that time for each lap (interval). 29 5 USING SPEED AND DISTANCE MODE The SPEED AND DISTANCE mode becomes available after you have paired a speed and distance POD with your Suunto heart rate monitor. 5. 1 Pairing a POD To use SPEED AND DISTANCE mode, you first need to pair your Suunto heart rate monitor with a Suunto POD. In TRAINING mode, enter the menu (SET) and scroll with [Lap +] until you reach PAIR A POD. 2. Press [Mode] to get to the first setting and select the POD type using [Lap +] and [Light -]. Turn on the POD while message TURN ON is displayed. Use the same procedure to pair you heart rate transmitter belt. NOTE: Before you (re)pair your POD or belt, you need to first reset the device by removing the battery and putting it in backwards (positive side down). Then replace the battery normally. 30 TIP: If you have paired a Cadence POD, you can switch between speed and cadence as the main view in SPEED AND DISTANCE mode by keeping [View Back]pressed. en 5. 2 Autolap and speed limits With the autolap feature, you can define laps in distance instead of time (interval training). [. . . ] Change to a new strap as illustrated here: 41 9. 4 Replacing wristop battery Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure your Suunto heart rate monitor remains water resistant. Careless replacement may void the warranty. Replace the battery as illustrated here: 42 en NOTE: If the cover threads are damaged, please send your device to an authorized Suunto representative for service. 9. 5 Replacing belt battery Replace the battery as illustrated here: 43 NOTE: We recommend that you replace the cover and O ring along with the better to ensure the transmitter remains clean and water resistant. Replacement covers are available with replacement batteries. 44 10 SPECIFICATIONS 10. 1 Technical data General Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -5°F to +140°F Storage temperature: -30°C to +60°C / -22°F to +140°F Weight (device): 45 g / 50 g / 65 g (depending on strap type) Weight (belt): max. [. . . ]