User manual SUUNTO ELEMENTUM VENTUS

[. . . ] en SUUNTO ELEMENTUM VENTUS USER GUIDE A B C SETTINGS AIR PRESSURE / DATE MEMORY SAILING TIME COMPASS CALIBRATION Functions: _Time, date, alarm _Backlight _Barometric pressure trend graph (12 h) _3D compass _Sailing timer _Chronograph _Log: 24 h baro. graph en GETTING STARTED Thank you for choosing Suunto Elementum Ventus, a digital sports watch for sailing. The active setting blinks on the display. Press [A] to accept the change and move to the next setting. [. . . ] When rotating, the pressure graph moves and shows corresponding time and pressure. Press [B] or [C] to exit. 8 en Compare the air pressure graph to the lines printed on the display. When the air pressure has dropped 4hpa/0. 12inHg or more during a 3-hour period (last 4 readings), there is a high possibilty of bad weather. Rising air pressure graph indicates good weather. NOTE: The air pressure graph is valid only if your altitude has not changed. 2. 2 Sailing mode SAILING mode features a sailing timer and a race timer, which help you measure the time to start and the time during the race. 9 2. 2. 1 Using sailing timer Use the sailing timer to countdown the remaining time before the race start, so you will cross the start line at the right time. The default time shown in the sailing timer is 5'00. Rotate [A] to adjust the time, if needed. Keep [C] pressed to reset the timer. During the countdown, Suunto Elementum Ventus gives you a signal: every ten minutes, until 10 minutes is left. 10 every ten seconds, until zero is reached. TIP: The sailing timer can be used as a stopwatch when the sailing time is set to 00'00. en 2. 2. 2 Synchronizing countdown time Synchronize the sailing timer with the official countdown time before the race, if you missed the start of the official countdown. After the official countdown has started and you have started the sailing timer, wait for the next official signal. When you hear the signal, press [C] to synchronize the timer downwards to the next full minute. The sailing timer continues the countdown until it reaches zero. NOTE: You cannot access the compass when the sailing timer is running. 11 2. 2. 3 Using race timer When the sailing timer reaches zero, the race timer begins. The race timer is used for measuring the time used in a sailing competition. The timer stops and resets when it reaches its maximum value. Press [A] to stop/start the race timer again. 2. 3 Compass view COMPASS view allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North. Suunto Elementum Ventus has a tilt compensated compass which means that the reading is steady even if the compass is tilted. Activate COMPASS view from TIME or SAILING mode by pressing [C]. Press [B] or [C] to deactivate COMPASS view. 12 NOTE: COMPASS view will automatically disappear after 60 s. NOTE: COMPASS cannot be accessed from SAILING mode when the sailing timer countdown is on. en 2. 3. 1 Calibrating compass To check the compass accuracy: Go to COMPASS view and keep the device level and the display upwards. Tilt the display 45º towards yourself. If the reading changes more than 20º, you need to calibrate the compass. NOTE: Avoid any metal or magnetic fields as they disturb the calibration. The sequences follow each other automatically, so read all the instructions before starting the calibration. [. . . ] Two (2) years for the wristop computers, diving computers, precision instruments and watches b. Ten (10) years for the marine compasses c. Limited lifetime warranty for the field compasses The Warranty Period for the consumable parts and accessories for all products including but not limited to chargeable batteries, chargers, docking stations, straps, cables, and hoses (whether included in the sales package or sold separately) is one (1) year. To the extent your national laws permit, the Warranty Period will not be extended or renewed or otherwise affected due to subsequent resale, Suunto authorized repair or replacement of the Product. [. . . ]