User manual SUUNTO OBSERVER WATCH

[. . . ] CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS Suunto Oy Suunto Suunto USA Canada Europe Phone Fax Phone Phone Phone Fax +358 9 875870 +358 9 87587301 1 (800) 543-9124 1 (800) 776-7770 +33 3 90 20 74 30 +33 3 90 20 74 40 Suunto Web Site www. suunto. com Congratulations on the purchase of your Suunto Observer. The Observer is designed to provide you with the most accurate information during your enjoyment of any outdoor activity you are engaged in. Along with this product you will find a Warranty card and this Users Guide. We wish you many unforgettable moments with your new Suunto Wristop Computer! 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] In the middle field, the reference altitude value will begin to flash. Press either the [ON OFF] button to scroll the value up or the [QUICK] button to scroll down. At the desired reference altitude, press the [SELECT] button to move to the next setting (Altitude Alarm setting). In the top field, the ON or OFF will begin to flash. Press either the [ON OFF] or the [QUICK] button to toggle between the ON and OFF for the Altitude Alarm. 19 NOTE: An activated altitude alarm is indicated with an alarm symbol. At the desired setting, press the [SELECT] button to move to the next setting. In the middle field, the alarm altitude will begin to flash. Press either the [ON OFF] button to scroll the value up or the [QUICK] button to scroll down. At the desired altitude, press the [SELECT] button to view the setup preferences for confirmation or for additional changes, or press the [MODE] button to accept the changes and exit. NOTE: You can return to main ALTI display by pressing [MODE] during any of the steps 1-9. Once you have set the reference altitude of the current location to the known altitude, the Observer will also correct the sea level pressure, and therefore, it will not be necessary for this function to be set. NOTE: Setup mode will automatically be released if left idle for more than one minute. LOGBOOK MODE Starting and Stopping a Logbook Recording In the main altimeter mode, a logbook recording starts by performing two short presses of the [ON OFF] button. An ongoing recording is indicated with flashing LOG text in the bottom field. To stop a logbook recording, you must be in the altimeter mode and perform two short presses of the [ON OFF] button again. The memory capacity is 99 logs, each at maximum 20 hour duration. After recording the 99th logbook, the Observer writes the next logbook over the logbook number 1 (the oldest log) and then continues in numeric order. The logbook is recording in 10-second intervals, which is quick enough for all activities. It is not possible to view the individual values of the logbook. 20 NOTE: You can be in other modes while recording. To indicate logbook-recording activity, the Observer will display the text LOG flashing in the bottom field. How to view in the Logbook Mode In the Altimeter mode, press the [SELECT] button once to enter this sub mode. The first screen displays for 7 seconds. [. . . ] It has been exposed to external electromagnetic disturbance and has to be calibrated. Refer to Chapter 5, Calibrating the Compass. Where do I find the correct declination for my area so I can set my Observer?Local declination, either E or W, is usually marked on maps with either one-degree or halfdegree accuracy. 36 When should I operate the Observer in Altimeter Use and when in Barometer Use? [. . . ]