Suunto X9_en. - Manuals

8 Charging the battery with a mains charger 1. Place your Suunto X9 on the docking station with the display facing up. 2. Plug the charger in the docking station. Plug the charger in an electric outlet.3. When the battery level indicator is full, disconnect the charger from the electric outlet. Your...

9 Charging the battery with a 9 V battery 1. Open the battery compartment of the docking station.2. Insert a 9 V battery.3. Place your Suunto X9 on the docking station with the display facing up.

10 2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO X9 2.1. DISPLAY AND BUTTONS 2.1.1. Mode indicator On the left side of the display there is a mode indicator that shows you the currently active mode. The mode indicator displays the modes from the top down in the following order: TIME, ALTI/BARO, COMPASS, NAVIGATION and ...

12 2.2. MENUS 2.2.1. Basic menu structure ALARM TIME/DATE UNITS GENERAL REFERENCE USE BARO MEM ALARM DECLINATION CALIBRATE NAVIGATE ROUTE NAVIDATA TRACK BACK XTE ALARM REFERENCE GPS fix ACTIVITY GPS fix REFERENCE MEMORY TIME/DATE DUAL TIME SYNC UTC LIGHT BRIGHT CONTRAST TONES INFO TIME DATE TEMP PRE...

13 The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode with UP/DOWN, first the name of the mode is displayed, then its main display opens. When you scroll from one mode to another quickly, only the names of the modes are displayed. When you press ENTER in the mode's main d...

15 3.2.2. Stopwatch To use the stopwatch:1. Select the stopwatch shortcut with STOP/BACK.2. Press START/DATA to start the stopwatch. If you want to record a split time, press START/DATA again. The split time stays on the display for three (3) seconds. Then Suunto X9 returns to showing the running ti...

16 row for reference. 4. Set the correct hour with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The minute selection is activated. 5. Set the correct minutes with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The alarm is now set and you return to the Alarm menu . Deactivating alarms To deactivate the alarm:1.In the Set menu, Alarm is the ...

17 3.2.4. Time/Date The current time is visible on the second row of the Time mode's main display.The dual time enables you to keep track of another time, for example, another time zone while traveling. The dual time can be displayed as a shortcut on the third row of the Time mode's main display. Sc...

18 Sync When the Sync setting is on, Suunto X9 sychronizes the current time from the satellite signal every time the GPS is activated. You will also have to set the correct UTC Offset for your time zone. If Sync is off, the manually set time is not automatically updated. To set the time synchronizat...

19 3.2.5. Units The Units menu includes the unit and format settings used with all the Suunto X9 functions. They have an effect on how the information is displayed in all the modes. Setting the time format The time format setting defines whether the 12h or 24h format is used.To change the time forma...

22 Setting the datum The Datum setting defines the map datum you use. (For more information on different datums and their corresponding numbers, see the GPS Datum List appendix.) To set the datum:1.In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed.2.Scroll to Datum and pr...

23 To set the position format:1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Position and press ENTER. 3. Select the desired format with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The position format is now set. The following table shows you the possible position format...

24 3.2.7. General The General menu contains several general settings for your Suunto X9. Setting the light With the Light setting you can adjust the backlight of the Suunto X9 display. It has three possible settings:• Normal: The light switches on when you press START/DATA for more than 2 seconds, w...

28 3.3.3.Baro use When you select Baro, the following main display opens. It has three rows: Sea level barometric pressure: The first row displays the barometric pressure at sea level in the unit of your choice. Barometric pressure graph: The second row shows a graphical presentation of the barometr...

29 3.3.5. Reference altitude and barometric pressure To ensure that the altimeter shows correct readings, you first need to set an accurate reference altitude. To do this, go to a location whose altitude you have checked, for example, with the help of a topographical map, and set the reference altit...

30 Setting the sea level barometric pressure To set the sea level barometric pressure:1.In the Set menu, Reference is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. The reference menu opens. 2.Select Sea level with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The Sea level display opens. The previously set sea level pr...

31 • Minimum barometric pressure during the day 2. Press the DOWN button to open the next page and you can view the following information:• Day• A graphical presentation of the temperature during the day • Maximum temperature during the day• Minimum temperature during the day 3. View the other days ...

32 backlight is turned on and the message ‘ WEATHER ALARM ’ is displayed with the current sea-level barometric pressure. You can acknowledge the alarm by pressing any of the Suunto X9 buttons. Altitude alarm With the Altitude function you can set an alarm that informs you when you reach the set alti...

36 3.4.3. Declination You can set the compass declination manually or let the GPS do it. The compass declination options are introduced in the table below: Setting the compass declination manually To set the compass declination manually:1.In the Set menu, Declination is the first menu item. Press EN...

37 Setting the compass declination with the GPS To set the compass declination with the GPS:1. In the Set menu, Declination is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. The On/Off/Auto field is activated. 2. Select Auto with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The GPS automatically sets the compass declin...

39 Section 3.5.7. Navidata.) Time: Displays the current time Bearing (bea): Displays the bearing to the next waypoint in degrees. Time to waypoint (ttw): Displays the estimated travel time to the next waypoint based on the current speed. NOTE: When Navigate is off but the GPS is on, all values refer...

40 3.Set the waypoint number with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The number defines the waypoint location on the route. The name field is activated.4.Choose the waypoint name with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The coordinates are activated. If the GPS is on, Suunto X9 displays the current coordinates. If it is...

41 Creating a new waypoint by linking Using the Link WP function, you can add a new waypoint with the help of an existing waypoint. For example, you can create a wp in your current location, and link a new wp by providing bearing and distance to the new wp, measured from a map.To link the new wp wit...

42 3.5.4. Using a route After you have created routes, you can use them for navigation. You can also view individual waypoints. Activating a route To activate a route for navigation:1.In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. First the message ‘ LOADING ROUTELIST ’ and then the list itself i...

43 The symbol options are: You will navigate from the beginning or the active waypoint to the end of the route. When you arrive at the waypoint, Suunto X9 will automatically activate the next waypoint. You will navigate in the reversed order, from the end or from the active waypoint to the beginning...

44 Viewing waypoints To view waypoints:1.In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. The route list is displayed.2.Select a route with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. A list of waypoints is displayed. 3.Select a waypoint with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The waypoint menu is displayed. 4. View is the fir...

45 MyPoints The MyPoints function stores up to 50 individual waypoints (10 of which can be alarm points) that are not affixed to a route in the Suunto X9 memory.To navigate to a MyPoints wp:1. In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. The route list is displayed.2. Select MyPoints route with...

46 3.5.5. Editing routes and waypoints You can edit the routes and waypoints you have created and erase those that you no longer need. Editing waypoints To edit a waypoint:1.In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press ENTER. The route list is displayed.2.Select a route with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. T...

47 enough, the location is updated automatically. You can also press ENTER to manually update the location before the EPE is small enough for the automatic marking. However, this way the updating will be less accurate. Erasing a route To erase a route:1. In the Set menu, scroll to Route and press EN...

49 Route summary The summary displays the name and total length of the route, the number of waypoints and the total ascent. Waypoint data pages These pages display the name of the waypoint, distance, bearing and altitude difference. The method how the information is displayed depends on the selected...

50 NOTE: If you are currently navigating, and approach the next point, this waypoint data page displays the distance and time to that point. Navigation methods and the Track back function After you have selected a route and pressed START/DATA, you can only see the summary page. It is similar to the ...

51 Altitude difference (dif): Displays the altitude difference between your current location and the next waypoint in the unit of your choice. Altitude to finish (atf): Displays the total amount of ascent from the current location to the last waypoint in the unit of your choice. Speed (spd): Display...

52 3.5.9.XTE alarm You can set Suunto X9 to sound an alarm at a certain Cross Track Error (xte). When the alarm is activated, the message ‘ ALARM ’ and the current xte are displayed. For example ‘ ALARM XTE 0.50 KM ’.When the xte reaches the set limit, Suunto X9 sounds the alarm every 10 seconds as ...

57 Viewing log files To view a log file:1. View is displayed in reversed color. Press ENTER to select it. You can scroll the log information pages with UP/DOWN. Suunto X9 displays the following information: • Name of the file (always visible on the top row) • Distance traveled (dfs)• Time from start...

59 3.6.7. Activity data display The Activity data display shows you the information summary for the current activity or in case you do not have a current one, the latest activity. To activate the display, press START/DATA in the Activity mode’s main display. The information is displayed on four page...

62 The Find Home display shows the following information: Heading: The sighting marks appear on the upper corner of the display and the circular bearing indicator appears on the outer rim of the display. When the bearing indicator is inside the sighting marks, you are moving in the direction of the ...

64 4. SUUNTO X9 IN ACTION 4.1. MONT BLANC CLIMBING In this chapter you will follow an American mountaineer on his independent two-day trip to the summit of Mont Blanc along the Gouter route. In the previous chapters you have acquired theoretical knowledge on how to use all the Suunto X9 functions an...

71 If possible, stay clear from people, trees or other dense vegetation when activating the GPS. They can cause problems to the signal reception. If you are in a forest, try to find an open or scarcely wooded area before activating the GPS. • Rocks, buildings or any metallic materials The GPS signal...

72 downloaded data is valid roughly for the next four hours during which you can activate the receiver more quickly, typically in 90 seconds, if you turned it off in between. Some downloaded data remains valid for several weeks, and subsequent GPS starts will take less time. STRIVE FOR IDEAL ACCURAC...

73 6. SUUNTO TREK MANAGER Suunto Trek Manager (STM) is a software designed to enhance the functionality of your Suunto X9. You can use it to perform various tasks such as transferring routes or waypoints stored in the Suunto X9 memory. When you have transferred the data, you can easily organize, vie...

75 6.4.1. X9 window (1) The toolbar on the top of the X9 window contains four icons: • Connect to X9: With this icon you can create the connection between your Suunto X9 and STM. • Download selected item(s) to folder: With this icon you can transfer data from Suunto X9 to STM. • Delete selected item...

83 8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 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 76 g• Water-resistant to 10 bar according to ISO 2281 standard• Mineral crystal glass• Rechargeable battery• Docking station Charger • PC i...

84 9. GPS DATUM LIST Suunto X9 offers the use of several different GPS datums that can be activated with the Suunto Trek Manager software with the help of the PC interface. Here is the list of available GPS datums and the number codes used in the activation process For information about activating G...

92 10. LOCAL GRID LIST Suunto X9 offers the use of several different local grids that can be activated with the Suunto Trek Manager software with the help of the PC interface. Here is the list of available local grids and the number codes used in the activation process.You can activate grids with Su...

93 11. GLOSSARY Alarm point Position coordinates of a specific point on a route or in the MyPoints function that you can use, for example, to warn you about rocks and other hazards. Altitude difference (dif) Altitude difference between your current position and the next waypoint in the unit of your ...

95 12. DISCLAIMERS 12.1. USER’S RESPONSIBILITY Do not use Suunto X9 as the only navigation aid. Use all available navigation aids such as charts, compass, visual sightings etc. and compare them with the Suunto X9 navigation information. Make sure all conflicting information is resolved before contin...