User manual SUUNTO OBSERVER SR REFERENCE MANUAL

[. . . ] Suunto t6d is a high-precision heart rate monitor designed to make your training as beneficial as possible. Suunto t6d gives you extremely accurate feedback on your fitness level. Before you start regular training with Suunto t6d, you should first learn the values of EPOC and other body parameters in your normal training sessions. This way you will learn to assess what type of training will help you to reach your goals. [. . . ] the EPOC curve. 30 5 USING TRAINING MODE In TRAINING mode you can measure all your training activity. NOTE: Even though both Suunto t6d and the transmitter belt are water-resistant, the radio signal does not carry in water, which makes the communication between Suunto t6d and the transmitter belt impossible. en 5. 1 Putting on your transmitter belt Put on the belt as illustrated and switch to TRAINING mode to start monitoring your heart rate. Moisten both contact areas (1) with water or gel before putting the belt on. Ensure the belt is centered on your chest. 31 WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device, you use the transmitter belt at your own risk. Before using it, we recommend an exercise test with your Suunto heat rate monitor and belt under a doctor's supervision. Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been inactive. We strongly advise you to consult your doctor prior to beginning a regular exercise program. 5. 2 Using timers Interval timer enables you to set and follow different timed intervals. This function is useful in timing intervals between periods of activity and rest. Interval timer Interval timer enables you to set and follow different timed intervals. This function is useful in timing intervals between your periods of activity and rest. In addition to alerting at selected time intervals, your Suunto t6d records lap information for each interval. Warm-up timer Warm-up is intended for distinguishing a separate warm-up period in the beginning of the training. Data measured during warm-up is stored in the memory of the device. You can select the TE level to be shown in the TRAINING mode displays (see Section 4. 4 Configuring TRAINING mode displays). Training Effect is shown on the selected display and additionally with a scale from 1 5 on the right side of the screen. Use the Training Effect calculator of the Suunto Training Manager software to define the time and average heart rate needed for the desired physiological training effect. For more information, see Suunto Training Manager online help. 35 Heart beat analysis technology producing Training Effect is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. 5. 4 Using EPOC EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) indicates the amount of extra oxygen that your body needs to recover after exercise. Your body consumes more oxygen after exercise than during rest. The higher the EPOC, the more strenuous the exercise. EPOC is most useful in measuring the exercise load in endurance sports such as running and cycling. Suunto t6d allows you to predict EPOC already during exercise, which in turn makes it possible to monitor the exercise load and the Training Effect. You can select EPOC to be shown in the TRAINING mode displays (see Section 4. 4 Configuring TRAINING mode displays). Use the Suunto Training Manager software to view your individual training sessions with their EPOC values correlated to the Training Effect level as graphs. For more information, see Suunto Training Manager Online help. 5. 5 Starting a training session When you enter TRAINING mode, your Suunto t6d automatically searches for signals from a transmitter belt. [. . . ] Do not disassemble or service your device yourself. Protect your device from shocks, hard and sharp objects, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Store your device in a clean, dry environment at room temperature. Do not place the device where it could be scratched by hard objects. en Removing scratches Use Polywatch to remove small scratches in the screen. [. . . ]