User manual SUUNTO FOOT POD

[. . . ] It is firmly attached to your shoe laces with easy-to-use clips that assure that it does not become loose even when running in demanding conditions. When paired with your Suunto t3, t4 or t6 heart rate monitor and properly calibrated, Suunto Foot POD measures your distance and speed information accurately and effortlessly. NOTE: Suunto Foot POD does not get an accurate reading with activities involving fast acceleration, turns, jumps, side steps and abrupt halts, for example racquet sports. NOTE: The heart rate monitor functions related to the use of your Suunto Foot POD are explained in the individual Suunto t3, t4 and t6 instruction manuals. [. . . ] Your heart rate monitor informs you when the Foot POD has been found. Suunto t3 or Suunto t4: If the connection fails, the message "Searching" disappears from the bottom row of the display and the selected shortcut returns. In this case, ensure that the Foot POD is active and try again. Suunto t6: If the connection fails, "NO DEVICES FOUND" is displayed on the screen. In this case, ensure that the Foot POD is active and try again. 3. 4. CALIBRATION To ensure that your measurements are accurate, you must first calibrate the Foot POD using your heart rate monitor. Perform the calibration on an accurately measured course, for instance on a 400m running track. 4 1. Set your heart rate monitor to Training mode and Connect the Foot POD with it. When you cross the starting line, start the stopwatch. Run a distance of 800­1000 m (about 0. 500­0. 700 miles) at your usual pace. Stop the stopwatch when you reach the finish line. In your Suunto t3 or Suunto t4, select Calibrate in Speed and Distance mode settings. In your Suunto t6, select Calibrate in the Speed/Distance menu. 0. 988 km) to the real covered distance (e. g. 1. 000 km) with UP/DOWN and press ENTER to finish the calibration. The device calculates and displays the calibration factor on the second row of the display. Alternatively, you can provide the calibration factor manually using the UP/DOWN buttons. NOTE: If you are training at different paces, you will reach the best accuracy by using different calibration factors for slow and fast running. For marathons, we recommend calibrating the Foot POD at your target marathon pace. 3. 5. REPLACING THE BATTERY When the battery has enough power, the LED on the Foot POD blinks twice per second (Figure 1). When the battery level is low, the LED blinks continuously (Figure 2). When the battery level is low, or the battery life significantly differs from the operational times mentioned in this manual, you need to replace the battery. [. . . ] If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment. Consult an authorized Suunto dealer or other qualified service technician if you cannot correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference. 6 (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ]