SUUNTO AMBIT3 PEAK USER GUIDE 1
Contents SUUNTO AMBIT3 PEAK............................................................................ 1 1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 6 2 USING BUTTONS ............................................................................... 8 3.1 Using backlight and button lock......................................................... 10 3 GETTING STARTED .........................................................................
8 NAVIGATION .................................................................................... 34 8.1Using GPS ........................................................................................... 34 8.2Checking your location ......................................................................... 37 8.3POI navigation ..................................................................................... 38 8.4Route navigation .........................................................................
11.8 Using planned moves ..................................................................... 99 12 Activity monitoring .................................................................. 101 13 MULTISPORT TRAINING.......................................................... 102 13.1 Switching sport modes manually during exercise ....................... 102 13.2 Using preconfigured multisport mode ......................................... 103 14 SWIMMING.........................................................
Chronograph ....................................................................................... 137 Compass ............................................................................................ 137 GPS .................................................................................................... 137 19.1 Trademark ................................................................................. 137 19.2 FCC compliance ........................................................................
1 SAFETY Types of safety precautions WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in damage to the product. NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information. TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and functions of the device.
WARNING: ONLY FOR RECREATIONAL USE. WARNING: DO NOT ENTIRELY RELY ON THE GPS OR BATTERY LIFETIME, ALWAYS USE MAPS AND OTHER BACKUP MATERIAL TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY. CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND TO THE PRODUCT, AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE. CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT ON THE PRODUCT, AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE. CAUTION: DO NOT THROW THE PRODUCT AWAY, BUT TREAT IT AS ELECTRONIC WASTE TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. CAUTION: DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE DEVICE, AS IT MAY BE DAMAGED.
2 USING BUTTONS Suunto Ambit3 Peak has five buttons which allow you to access all the features.
• • • activate the backlight keep pressed to lock/unlock the buttons decrease a value or move down in the settings [View]: • change views in TIME mode and during exercise • keep pressed to toggle the display between light and dark • keep pressed to access context-sensitive shortcuts (see below) [Back Lap]: • return to the previous step • add a lap during exercise TIP: When changing the values, you can increase the speed by keeping [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] pressed until the values start to scroll faste
For example, when the compass is active, you can access the compass settings by keeping [View] pressed. 3.1 Using backlight and button lock Pressing [Light Lock] activates the backlight. You can change the backlight behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL / Tones/ display / Backlight. Keeping [Light Lock] locks and unlocks buttons. You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL / Tones/ display / Button lock.
3 GETTING STARTED Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak wakes up automatically when you attach it to your computer or a USB charger using the supplied USB cable. To start using your watch: 1. Wake up your sports watch by shortly connecting it to your computer or other power source with the supplied USB cable. 2. Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to scroll to the desired language and press [Next] to select. 3. Pair with Movescount mobile app by pressing [Start Stop] or skip to next step by pressing [Light Lock]. 4.
Fully charging an empty battery takes about 2-3 hours.
computer. You can exit the startup wizard at any time by keeping [Next] pressed. The startup wizard takes you through the following settings: Units Time Date Personal settings (gender, age, weight) NOTE: If you pair with the mobile app, some initial settings are skipped. Values are retrieved from the app.
4 CUSTOMIZING YOUR SUUNTO AMBIT3 PEAK 5.1 Connecting to Movescount Movescount.com is your free personal diary and online sports community that offers you a rich set of tools to manage your daily activities and create engaging stories about your experiences. Movescount allows you to transfer your recorded exercise logs from your Suunto Ambit3 Peak to Movescount and customize the watch to best meet your needs.
NOTE: A Moveslink icon is visible on your computer's display when Moveslink is active. To connect with the moble app: 1. If you have a compatible mobile phone, install the Movescount mobile from the App Store. 2. On your watch, keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 3. Press [Light Lock] to scroll to Connectivity and press [Next]. 4. Press [Start Stop] to pair with the mobile app. 5. Activate the mobile app if it is not already. 6. Enter the passkey shown your watch in the app and tap Pair.
NOTE: When you update your Suunto Ambit3 Peak software, all the existing logs are automatically moved to Movescount and deleted from the watch. To update your Suunto Ambit3 Peak software: 1. Go to www.movescount.com/moveslink and install the Moveslink application. 2. Connect your Suunto Ambit3 Peak to your computer with the Suunto USB cable. The Moveslink application will automatically check for software updates. If an update is available, your watch will be updated.
Any sport mode with GPS activated can also use the Quick Navigation option. By default, this option is off. When you select POI or Route, you get a pop-up list of the POIs or routes you have defined in your watch at the start of your exercise. You can transfer up to 10 different sport modes created in Movescount to your Suunto Ambit3 Peak. Only one sport mode can be active at a time. TIP: You can also edit the default sport modes in Movescount.
5.4 Suunto Apps Suunto Apps allow you to further customize your Suunto Ambit3 Peak . Visit Suunto App Zone in Movescount to find Apps, such as various timers and counters, available for your use. If you cannot find what you need, create your own App with Suunto App Designer. You can create Apps, for example, for calculating your estimated marathon result, or the slope grade of your skiing route. To add Suunto Apps to your Suunto Ambit3 Peak: 1.
2. Add Suunto App to a sport mode. Connect your Suunto Ambit3 Peak to your Movescount account to synchronize Suunto App to the watch. The added Suunto App will show the result of its calculation while you exercise. NOTE: You can add up to five Suunto Apps to each sport mode. 5.5 Inverting display You can invert the display of your Suunto Ambit3 Peak from light to dark or vice versa. To invert the display in the settings: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2.
TIP: You can also invert the display of your Suunto Ambit3 Peak by keeping [View] pressed while you are in TIME mode, a sport mode, navigating, or using the stopwatch and timers. 5.6 Adjusting display contrast You can increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto Ambit3 Peak. To adjust the display contrast in the settings: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Press [Next] to enter the GENERAL settings.
3. Press [Next] to enter Tones/display. 4. Scroll to Display contrast with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 5. Increase the contrast with [Start Stop], or decrease it with [Light Lock]. 6. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed to exit the options menu. 5.7 Using Movescount mobile app With the Suunto Movescount mobile app, you further enrich your Ambit3 Peak.
To get notification on your watch: 1 If you haven’t already, go to the App Store and install the mobile app on your phone. 2 Pair your Suunto Ambit3 Peak with the mobile app. 3 Enter options menu and go to CONNECTIVITY. 4 Got to Settings and select Notifications. 5 Toggle Notifications On/Off with [View] and press [Next] 6 Exit by keeping [Next] pressed. When your Suunto Ambit3 Peak is paired with the mobile app, you can change settings as well as create or modify sport modes in the app.
6 USING TIME MODE TIME mode shows you the following information: • top row: date • middle row: time • bottom row: toggle between weekday, seconds, dual time and other information with [View]. 6.1 Changing time settings To access the time settings: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Press [Next] to enter GENERAL. 3. Scroll to Time/date using [Start Stop] and enter with [Next].
Setting time The current time is shown in the middle row of the TIME mode display. To set the time: 1. In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and Time. 2. Change the hour and minute values with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock]. Accept with [Next]. 3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed to exit the options menu.
Setting date The current date is shown on the top row of the TIME mode display. To set the date: 1. In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and Date. 2. Change the year, month and day values with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock]. Accept with [Next]. 3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed to exit the options menu. Setting dual time Dual time allows you to keep track of the current time in a second time zone, for example, when travelling.
2. Change the hour and minute values with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock]. Accept with [Next]. 3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed to exit the options menu. Setting alarm You can use your Suunto Ambit3 Peak as an alarm clock. To access the alarm clock and set the alarm: 1. In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and Alarm. 2. Set the alarm on or off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. Accept with [Next]. 3.
When the alarm is switched on, the alarm symbol is shown on most of the displays. When the alarm sounds, you can: • Select Snooze by pressing [Light Lock]. The alarm stops and restarts every 5 minutes until you stop it. You can snooze up to 12 times for a total of 1 hour. • Select Stop by pressing [Start Stop]. The alarm stops and restarts the same time the following day, unless you switch the alarm off in the settings. NOTE: When snoozing, the alarm icon blinks in TIME mode.
6.2 Timekeeping You Ambit3 Peak time can be updated through your mobile phone, computer (Moveslink) or GPS time. If you have paired your watch with the Movescount mobile app, time and time zone are automatically synced with that of your mobile phone. When you connect your watch to the computer with the USB cable, Moveslink by default updates your watch time according to the computer clock. This feature can be turned off in the Moveslink settings.
timekeeping corrects it to the closest quarter hour. Your time zone is not changed. GPS timekeeping is activated by default. To deactivate it: 1. In the options menu, go to GENERAL, then to Time/date and GPS timekeeping. 2. Set the GPS timekeeping on or off with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock]. Accept with [Next]. 3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed to exit the options menu.
7 TIMERS 7.1 Activating stopwatch The stopwatch allows you to measure time without starting an exercise. After you have activated the stopwatch, it is shown as an additional display in TIME mode. To activate/deactivate the stopwatch: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2. Scroll to TIMERS with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 3. Press [Next] to select Stopwatch.
7.2 Using stopwatch To use the stopwatch: 1. In the activated stopwatch display, press [Start Stop] to start measuring time. 2. Press [Back Lap] to make a lap, or press [Start Stop] to pause the stopwatch. To view the lap times, press [Back Lap] when the stopwatch is paused. 3. Press [Start Stop] to continue. 4. To reset the time, keep [Start Stop] pressed when the stopwatch is paused.
While the stopwatch is running, you can: • press [View] to switch between the time and lap time shown on the bottom row of the display. • switch to TIME mode with [Next]. • enter the options menu by keeping [Next] pressed. 7.3 Countdown timer You can set the countdown timer to count down from a preset time to zero. After you have activated the countdown timer, it is shown as an additional display after the TIME mode.
After the countdown has stopped, the countdown timer display disappears after a one-hour timeout. To deactivate the timer, go to TIMERS in the start menu and select END countdown. TIP: You can pause/continue the countdown by pressing [Start Stop].
8 NAVIGATION 8.1 Using GPS Suunto Ambit3 Peak uses Global Positioning System (GPS) in determining your current position. GPS incorporates a set of satellites that orbit the Earth at an altitude of 20,000 km at the speed of 4 km/s. The built-in GPS receiver in Suunto Ambit3 Peak is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle. 8.1.
NOTE: When you activate GPS for the first time, or have not used it for a long time, it might take longer than usual to get a GPS fix. Subsequent GPS starts will take less time. TIP: To minimize GPS initiation time, hold the watch steady with GPS facing up and make sure you are in an open area so that the watch has a clear view of the sky. Troubleshooting: No GPS signal • • • For an optimal signal, point the GPS part of the watch upwards.
You can select the format from the following grids: • latitude/longitude is the most commonly used grid and has three different formats: o WGS84 Hd.d° o WGS84 Hd°m.m' o WGS84 Hd°m's.s • UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) gives a two-dimensional horizontal position presentation. • MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) is an extension of UTM and consists of a grid zone designator, 100,000-meter square identifier and a numerical location.
8.1.3 GPS accuracy and power saving When customizing sport modes, you can define the GPS fix interval using the GPS accuracy setting in Movescount. The shorter the interval, the better the accuracy during exercise. By increasing the interval and lowering the accuracy, you can extend the battery life.
TIP: You can also check your location while you are recording an exercise by keeping [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 8.3 POI navigation 8.3.1 Adding your location as a point of interest (POI) Suunto Ambit3 Peak allows you to save your current location or define a location as a POI. You can navigate to a saved POI anytime, for example, during your exercise.
You can store up to 100 POIs in the watch. Note that also routes take up this quota. For example, if you have a route with 60 waypoints, you can additionally store 40 POIs in the watch. You can select a POI type (icon) and POI name from a pre-defined list, or freely name the POIs in Movescount. To save a location as a POI: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2. Scroll to NAVIGATION using [Start Stop] and enter with [Next]. 3. Press [Next] to select Location. 4.
TIP: You can create POIs in Movescount by selecting a location on a map or inserting the coordinates.
connect the watch to Movescount. 8.3.2 Navigating to a point of interest (POI) Suunto Ambit3 Peak includes GPS navigation which allows you to navigate to a pre-defined destination stored as a POI. NOTE: You can also navigate when you are recording an exercise, see 11.6.7 Navigating during exercise. To navigate to a POI: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2. Scroll to NAVIGATION using [Start Stop] and enter with [Next]. 3.
6. Start navigating to the POI. The watch displays the following information: • indicator showing the direction to your target (see further explanation below) • your distance from the target 7. The watch informs you that you have arrived at your target.
When stationary or moving slowly (<4 km/h), the watch shows you the direction to the POI (or waypoint if navigating a route) based on the compass bearing.
While moving (>4 km/h), the watch shows you the direction to the POI (or waypoint if navigating a route) based on GPS. The direction to your target, or bearing, is shown with the empty triangle. Your direction of travel, or heading, is indicated by the solid lines at the top of the display. Aligning these two ensures you are moving in the correct direction. 8.3.3 Deleting a point of interest (POI) To delete a POI: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2.
select with [Next]. The watch displays the number of saved POIs and free space available for new POIs. 4. Scroll to the POI you wish to delete with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select with [Next]. 5. Scroll to Delete with [Start Stop]. Select with [Next]. 6.
NOTE: When you delete a POI in Movescount and synchronize your Suunto Ambit3 Peak, the POI is deleted from the watch but only disabled in Movescount. 8.4 Route navigation 8.4.1 Adding a route You can create a route in Movescount, or import a route created with another watch from your computer to Movescount. You can also record a route with your Suunto Ambit3 Peak and upload it to Movescount, see 11.6.1 Recording tracks. To add a route: 1. Go to www.movescount.com.
8.4.2 Navigating a route You can navigate a route you have downloaded to your Suunto Ambit3 Peak from Movescount, see 8.4.1 Adding a route. NOTE: You can also navigate as a sport mode, see 11.6.7 Navigating during exercise. To navigate a route: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2. Scroll to NAVIGATION with [Start Stop] and enter with [Next]. 3. Scroll to Routes with [Start Stop] and enter with [Next]. The watch displays the number of saved routes and after that a list of all your routes. 4.
6. Press [Next] to select Navigate. 7. If you selected a waypoint in the middle of the route, Suunto Ambit3 Peak prompts you to select the direction of the navigation. Press [Start Stop] to select Forwards or [Light Lock] to select Backwards. If you selected the first waypoint as the starting point, Suunto Ambit3 Peak navigates the route forward (from the first to the last waypoint).
To skip a waypoint on a route: 1. While you are navigating a route, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu.
2. Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION. 3. Scroll to Skip waypoint with [Start Stop] and select with [Next]. The watch skips the waypoint and starts navigating directly to the next waypoint on the route. 8.4.3 During navigation During navigation, press [View] to scroll the following views: 1. the full track view showing the whole route 2. zoomed-in view of the route. By default, the zoomed-in view is scaled to a 200 m/0.125 mi scale, or larger if you are far away from the route.
Full track view The full track view shows you the following information: • (1) arrow indicating your location and pointing to the direction of your heading. • (2) the next waypoint on the route • (3) the first and last waypoint on the route • (4) The closest POI is shown as an icon. • (5) scale on which the full track view is shown NOTE: In the full track view the north is always upwards.
Waypoint navigation view The waypoint navigation view shows you the following information: • (1) arrow pointing to the direction of the next waypoint • (2) your distance to the next waypoint • (3) the next waypoint you are headed towards 8.4.4 Deleting a route You can delete and disable routes in Movescount. To delete a route: 1. Go to www.movescount.com and follow the instructions on how to delete or disable a route. 2.
9 USING ALTI & BARO MODE In ALTI & BARO mode you can view the current altitude or barometric pressure. It offers three profiles: Automatic, Barometer and Altimeter. For information on setting profiles, see 9.4.1 Setting profiles. You can access different views depending on which profile is activated when you are in ALTI & BARO mode. Sunrise and sunset time views are available when GPS has been activated. If GPS is not active, sunrise and sunset times are based on the last recorded GPS data. 9.
9.2 Getting correct readings If you are engaged in an outdoor activity that requires accurate sea level air pressure or altitude, you will first need to calibrate your Suunto Ambit3 Peak by entering either your current altitude or the current sea level air pressure. The altitude of your location can be found from most topographic maps or Google Earth. A sea level air pressure reference for your location can be found using the websites of national weather services.
Absolute air pressure and known sea level air pressure = Altitude Changes in local weather conditions will affect altitude readings. If local weather changes often, it is advisable to reset the current altitude reference value frequently, preferably before starting your journey when the reference values are available. As long as the local weather stays stable, you do not need to set reference values. 9.
Use example: Setting the altitude reference value You’re on the second day of your two-day hike. You realize that you forgot to switch from the Barometer profile to the Altimeter profile when you started moving in the morning.You know that the current altitude readings given by your Suunto Ambit3 Peak are wrong. So, you hike to the nearest location shown on your topographic map for which an altitude reference value is provided.
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 3. Press [Next] to select Profile. 4. Scroll the profile options (Automatic, Altimeter, Barometer) with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. Select a profile with [Next]. 9.4.2 Setting reference values To set the sea level pressure and altitude reference values: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 3.
Accept the setting with [Next]. TIP: You can access the Reference setting by keeping [View] pressed when in ALTI & BARO mode. You can also set your altitude during your exercise, see 11.6.4 Setting altitude during exercise. 9.5 Using Altimeter profile The Altimeter profile calculates altitude based on reference values. The reference value can either be sea level air pressure value or altitude reference value.
the altimeter icon is shown on the display. For information on setting the profile, see 9.4.1 Setting profiles.
When the Barometer profile is activated, the barometer icon is shown on the display. For information on setting the ALTI & BARO profile, see 9.4.1 Setting profiles.
NOTE: If you are wearing your Suunto Ambit3 Peak on your wrist, you will need to take it off in order to get an accurate temperature reading because your body temperature will affect the initial reading. 9.7 Using Automatic profile The Automatic profile switches between the Altimeter and Barometer profiles according to your movements. When the Automatic profile is active, the device will automatically switch between interpreting changes in air pressure as changes in altitude or changes in weather.
If you are moving in altitude (more than 5 meters of vertical movement within 3 minutes), Suunto Ambit3 Peak interprets all pressure changes as movements in altitude. Depending on which profile is active, you can access the Altimeter or Barometer profile views with [View]. NOTE: When you are using the Automatic profile, barometer or altimeter icons are not shown on the display. 9.8 FusedAlti FusedAltiTM provides an altitude reading that is a combination of GPS and barometric altitude.
3. Scroll to FusedAlti with [Start Stop] and select with [Next]. 4. Set FusedAlti Off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and accept with [Next]. When the device is in TIME mode, you can search a new reference for barometric altitude with FusedAlti. This activates the GPS for a maximum of 15 minutes. To search a new reference for barometric altitude with FusedAlti: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Scroll to ALTI-BARO with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next].
3. Scroll to Reference with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 4. Scroll to FusedAlti with [Start Stop] and select with [Next]. GPS is switched on and the device starts calculating altitude based on FusedAlti. NOTE: In good conditions it takes 4 – 12 minutes for the FusedAlti to activate. During that time, Suunto Ambit3 Peak shows barometric altitude and ~ is shown with the altitude reading to indicate that the altitude may not be correct.
9.9 Weather indicators In addition to the barometer graph (see 9.6 Using Barometer profile), Suunto Ambit3 Peak has two weather indicators: weather trend and storm alarm. The weather trend indicator is displayed as a view in TIME mode, providing you a quick way to check weather changes. The weather trend indicator is comprised of two lines forming an arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. A change in barometric pressure greater than 2 hPa / 0.
A significant drop in barometric pressure typically means a storm is coming and you should take cover. When the storm alarm is active, Suunto Ambit3 Peak sounds an alarm and flashes a storm symbol when the pressure drops 4 hPa / 0.12 inHg or more during a 3-hour period. NOTE: The storm alarm does not work if you have altimeter profile activated. See 9.4.1 Setting profiles. To activate Storm alarm: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2.
When a storm alarm occurs, pressing any button ends the alarm. If no button is pressed, the alarm repeats once after five minutes. The storm symbol remains on the display until the weather conditions stabilize (pressure drop slows down). A special lap (called 'storm alarm') is generated when a storm alarm occurs while recording an exercise. TIP: You can also activate or deactivate the storm alarm through the options menu in a sport mode.
10 USING 3D COMPASS Suunto Ambit3 Peak has a 3D compass that allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic north. The tilt-compensated compass gives you accurate readings even if the compass is not horizontally level.
To calibrate the compass: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Scroll to GENERAL using [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 3. Scroll to Compass using [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 4. Press [Next] to select Calibration. 5. Turn and tilt the watch in multiple directions until the watch beeps, indicated calibration is complete. If the calibration is successful, the text CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL is displayed.
10.2 Setting declination value To ensure correct compass readings, set an accurate declination value. Paper maps point to true north. Compasses, however, point to magnetic north – a region above the Earth where the Earth’s magnetic fields pull. Because magnetic North and true North are not at the same location, you must set the declination on your compass. The angle in between magnetic and true north is your declination. The declination value appears on most maps.
TIP: You can also enter the compass settings by keeping [View] pressed in COMPASS mode. 10.3 Setting bearing lock You can mark the direction to your target in relation to North with the bearing lock feature. To lock a bearing: 1. With the compass active, hold the watch in front of you and turn yourself towards your target.
2. Press [Back Lap] to lock the current degree displayed on the watch as your bearing. 3. An empty triangle indicates the locked bearing in relation to the North indicator (solid triangle). 4. Press [Back Lap] to clear the bearing lock. NOTE: While using the compass in an exercise mode, the [Back Lap] button only locks and clears the bearing. Exit the compass view to make a lap with [Back Lap].
11 USING SPORT MODES Use the sport modes to record exercise logs and view various information during your exercise. You can access the sport modes by pressing [Start Stop] in the TIME or ALTI & BARO mode, or in the COMPASS mode after the compass has been calibrated. 11.1 Sport modes You can select a suitable sport mode from the predefined sport modes. Depending on the sport, different information is shown on the display during exercise.
• • • • • • • • • • Cycling: speed, distance, cadence and heart rate related information Mountaineering: altitude, distance and speed related information (60 sec GPS fix) Alpine skiing: altitude, descent and time related information Trekking: distance, altitude, heart rate and chronograph related information (60 sec GPS fix) Triathlon: combination of outdoor swimming, cycling and running related information Running: pace, heart rate and chronograph related information Pool swimming: average stroke rate, ma
• • 76 Select NAVIGATION to access the following options: • Select Track back to retrace your route at any point of your exercise. • Select Find back to navigate back to the starting point of your exercise. • Select Location to check the coordinates of your current location, or save it as a POI. • Select POIs (Points of interest) to navigate to a POI. • Select Routes to navigate a route. • Select Logbook to navigate a route of one of your saved logs with GPS data.
• • Select HR limits off/on to set the HR limits on or off. The heart rate limit values can be specified in Movescount. Select Compass off/on to activate/deactivate the compass. When the compass is activated during exercise, it is shown as an additional display after the sport mode. 11.3 Using heart rate belt A heart rate belt can be used during exercise. When you use a heart rate belt, Suunto Ambit3 Peak gives you more information about your activities.
11.4 Putting on heart rate belt NOTE: Suunto Ambit3 Peak is compatible with Suunto Smart Belt and other Bluetooth Smart compatible heart rate sensors. To start using the Suunto Smart Belt: 1. Snap the sensor firmly into the strap connector. 2. Adjust the strap length as needed. 3. Moisten the belt contact areas with water or electrode gel. 4. Put the strap on so that it fits snugly and the Suunto logo is facing up.
WARNING: People who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device use the heart rate belt at their own risk. Before starting the initial use of the heart rate belt, we recommend an exercise test under a doctor’s supervision. This ensures the safety and reliability of the pacemaker and heart rate belt when being used simultaneously. Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been inactive.
4. Scroll the sport mode options with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select a suitable mode with [Next] 5. The watch automatically starts searching for a heart rate belt signal, if the selected sport mode uses a heart rate belt. Wait for the watch to notify that the heart rate and/or GPS signal have been found, or press [Start Stop] to select Later. The watch continues to search the heart rate/GPS signal.
11.6 During exercise Suunto Ambit3 Peak gives you additional information during your exercise. The additional information varies depending on the sport mode you have selected, see . You will also get more information, if you use a heart rate belt and GPS during exercise. Suunto Ambit3 Peak allows you to define what information you want to see on the display. Here are some ideas on how to use the watch during exercise: • Press [Next] to see additional displays. • Press [View] to see additional views.
4. Start your exercise in your watch. 11.6.2 Recording tracks Depending on the sport mode you have selected, your Suunto Ambit3 Peak records various information during exercise. If you are using GPS while recording a log, Suunto Ambit3 Peak will also record your track and you can view it in Movescount. When you are recording your track, the recording icon and the GPS icon are shown on the upper part of the display. 11.6.
NOTE: The exercise summary always shows at least one lap, your exercise from start to finish. The laps you have made during the exercise are shown as additional laps. 11.6.4 Recording altitude Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak stores all your movements in altitude between the start and stop time of the log. If you are engaged in an activity in which your altitude changes, you can record the altitude changes and view the stored information later. NOTE: By default, altitude measurement is based on FusedAlti.
5. Wait for the device to notify that the heart rate and/or GPS signal have been found, or press [Start Stop] to select Later. The device continues to search the heart rate/GPS signal. Press [Start Stop] to start recording the log.
11.6.5 Setting altitude during exercise Most of the sport modes allow you to set your altitude manually during exercise. To set your altitude during exercise: 1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 2. Scroll to ALTITUDE with [Start Stop] and select with [Next]. 3. Set your altitude using [Start Stop] and [Light Lock]. 4. Accept with [Next]. 11.6.6 Using compass during exercise You can activate the compass and add it to a custom sport mode during your exercise.
options menu. 2. Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next]. 3. Scroll to Compass with [Light Lock] and select with [Next]. 4. The compass is shown as the last display on the custom sport mode. To deactivate the compass, go back to ACTIVATE in the options menu and select End compass. 11.6.7 Using interval timer You can add an interval timer to each custom sport mode in Movescount.
sport mode and go to Advanced settings. The next time you connect your Suunto Ambit3 Peak to your Movescount account, the interval timer will be synchronized to the watch.
11.6.8 Navigating during exercise If you want to run a route or to a point of interest (POI), you can select the respective default sport mode (Run a Route, Run a POI) from the EXERCISE menu to begin navigating immediately. You can also navigate a route or to a POI during your exercise in other sport modes that have GPS activated. To navigate during exercise: 1. While you are in a sport mode with GPS activated, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 2. Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION.
3. Scroll to POIs (Points of interest) or Routes with [Light Lock] and select with [Next]. The navigation guidance is shown as the last display on the selected sport mode. To deactivate navigation, go back to NAVIGATION in the options menu and select End navigation. 11.6.9 Finding back during exercise Suunto Ambit3 Peak automatically saves the starting point of your exercise, if you are using GPS.
fix was established) with the Find back functionality. To find back to the starting point during exercise: 1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 2. Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION. 3. Scroll to Find back with [Start Stop] and select with [Next]. The navigation guidance is shown as the last display on the selected sport mode. 11.6.
With Track back, you can retrace your route at any point during an exercise. Suunto Ambit3 Peak creates temporary waypoints to guide you back to your starting point. To track back during exercise: 1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 2. Press [Next] to select NAVIGATION. 3. Scroll to Track back with [Start Stop] and select with [Next]. You can now start navigating your way back the same way as during route navigation.
recording continues automatically. You can set autopause to on/off for each sport mode in Movescount. Alternatively, you can activate autopause during exercise. To set autopause on/off during exercise: 1. While you are in a sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 2. Scroll to ACTIVATE with [Light Lock] and select with [Next]. 3. Scroll to Autopause with [Start Stop] and select with [Next]. 4. Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to set autopause On/Off and accept with [Next].
11.7 Viewing logbook after exercise You can view the summary of your exercise after you have stopped recording. To stop recording and view the summary information: 1. Keep [Start Stop] pressed to stop and save the exercise. Alternatively, you can press [Start Stop] to pause the recording. After pausing the log, confirm stopping by pressing [Back Lap], or continue recording by pressing [Light Lock]. After stopping the exercise, save the log by pressing [Start Stop].
2. Scroll to LOGBOOK with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. Your current recovery time is shown. 3. Scroll the exercise logs with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select a log with [Next]. 4. Browse the summary views of the log with [Next]. 11.7.1 Memory left indicator If more than 50 % of the watch memory has not been synchronized, Suunto Ambit3 Peak displays a reminder when you enter the logbook.
The reminder is not displayed once the unsynced memory is full and Suunto Ambit3 Peak begins overwriting old logs. NOTE: If paired with Movescount mobile app, your move are synced automatically wit Movescount with the move is saved. Automatic syncing can be turned off under CONNECTIVITY settings. 11.7.2 Dynamic exercise summary The dynamic exercise summary shows the active fields from your exercise as a summary. You can browse the summary views with [Next].
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NOTE: If you select cumulative ascent/decent as a display option, the data will only be shown if you have also selected best GPS accuracy. For more information about GPS accuracy, see 8.1.3 GPS accuracy and power saving. TIP: You can access more detailed data in Movescount. 11.7.3 Recovery time Suunto Ambit3 Peak always shows your current cumulative recovery time from all your saved exercises.
NOTE: The recovery time is shown only if it is longer than 30 minutes. 11.8 Using planned moves You can plan individual moves or use training programs and download them to your Suunto Ambit3 Peak. With planned moves, your Suunto Ambit3 Peak guides you to reach your training targets. Store up to 60 planned moves in your watch. To use a planned move: 1. Plan individual moves under MY MOVES or use (or create) a training program under PLAN & CREATE in Movescount.com and add the program to your planned moves.
3. Press [Start Stop] to start a planned move or press [Next] again to return to TIME mode. During a planned move, your Suunto Ambit3 Peak provides guidance based on speed or heart rate: Your Suunto Ambit3 Peak also indicates when 50% and 100% of your planned target is complete.
Friday 13.10 35 min 15 km Running 75 min 12 Activity monitoring In addition to the recovery time shown in your exercise log, Suunto Ambit3 Peak monitors you overall activity, both exercise and daily activity, to give you a complete picture of your activity level and its affect on your recovery time. Activity monitoring is available as a default display in Time mode. You can access the display by pressing [Next].
13 MULTISPORT TRAINING Suunto Ambit3 Peak offers multisport support; you can easily switch between different sports and constantly see relevant data during your exercise. You can change the sport manually during the exercise, or create a multisport mode in advance in Movescount and download it to your Suunto Ambit3 Peak. You can set an interval timer in Movescount for each sport mode included in the multisport mode. The interval timer restarts when the sport changes. 13.
NOTE: Suunto Ambit3 Peak makes a lap each time you switch to another sport mode. NOTE: The log recording is not paused when you switch to another sport mode. You can pause the recording manually by pressing [Start Stop]. 13.2 Using preconfigured multisport mode You can create your own multisport mode in Movescount and download it to your Suunto Ambit3 Peak. The multisport mode can comprise a number of different sport modes in a specific order.
[Next]. Wait for the device to notify that the heart rate and/or GPS signal have been found, or press [Start Stop] to select Later. The device continues to search the heart rate/GPS signal. 4. Press [Start Stop] to start recording the log. 5. Keep [Back Lap] pressed to change to the next sport in your multisport mode.
14 SWIMMING You can use your Suunto Ambit3 Peak to record various data while swimming. The watch also recognizes your swimming style. You can log your exercise in a swimming pool or outdoors and analyze the data afterwards in Movescount. When used together with the Suunto Smart Belt, you can also record your heart rate while you are swimming. The heart rate data is automatically uploaded to your Suunto Ambit3 Peak once you get out of the water and stop/save your exercise. 14.
14.2 Openwater swimming When using the openwater swimming mode, Suunto Ambit3 Peak measures your swimming speed using GPS and shows you real-time data during the swim. To record an outdoor swimming log: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2. Press [Next] to enter EXERCISE. 3.
[Next]. 4. The device automatically starts searching for GPS signal. Wait for the device to notify that GPS signal has been found, or press [Start Stop] to select Later. The device continues to search for a GPS signal and once it has been found, the device starts showing and recording GPS data. 5. Press [Start Stop] to start recording your swimming log. TIP: Press [Back Lap] to add laps manually during the swim.
14.3 Teaching swimming styles to Suunto Ambit3 Peak You can teach your Suunto Ambit3 Peak to recognize your swimming style. After teaching the swimming styles, Suunto Ambit3 Peak detects them automatically when you start swimming. To teach swimming styles: 1. While you are in the Pool swimming sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Press [Next] to select SWIMMING. 3. Press [Next] to select Teach swim style. 4. Scroll the swimming style options with [Light Lock] and [Start Stop].
TIP: You can exit teaching swimming styles any time by keeping [Next] pressed. To reset taught swimming styles back to defaults: 1. In the Pool swimming mode, keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Press [Next] to select SWIMMING. 3. Scroll to Reset taught styles with [Start Stop] and select with [Next].
14.4 Swimming drills You can do swimming drills any time during your swimming workout. If you do a drill with a non-standard swimming style (for example, using only your legs), you can adjust the drill distance by adding pool lengths manually after the drill, if necessary. NOTE: Do not add the drill distance until you have finished your drill. To do a drill: 1. While you are recording your pool swimming log, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 2. Press [Next] to enter SWIMMING. 3.
To end the drill, go back to SWIMMING in the options menu and select End drill. TIP: You can pause the drill by pressing [Start Stop].
15 FUSEDSPEED FusedSpeedTM is a unique combination of GPS and wrist acceleration sensor readings for measuring your running speed more accurately. GPS signal is adaptively filtered based on wrist acceleration, giving more accurate readings at steady running speeds and a quicker response to changes in speed. FusedSpeedTM will benefit you the most when you need highly reactive speed readings during training, for example, when running on uneven terrain or during interval training.
NOTE: FusedSpeedTM is meant for running and other similar type of activities. TIP: To get the most accurate readings with FusedSpeedTM, only glance shortly at the watch when needed. Holding the watch in front of you without moving it reduces the accuracy.
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16 ADJUSTING SETTINGS To access and adjust the settings: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Scroll the menu with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock]. 3. Press [Next] to enter a setting. 4. Press [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] to adjust the setting values. 5. Press [Back Lap] to return to the previous view in the settings, or keep [Next] pressed to exit the options menu.
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Metric Imperial o Advanced: Allows you to customize a mix of imperial and metric settings according to your own liking in Movescount. • Position format: o WGS84 Hd.d° o WGS84 Hd°m.m' o WGS84 Hd°m's.s o UTM o MGRS o British (BNG) o Finnish (ETRS-TM35FIN) o Finnish (KKJ) o Irish (IG) o Swedish (RT90) o Swiss (CH1903) o UTM NAD27 Alaska o UTM NAD27 Conus o UTM NAD83 o NZTM2000 • Time format: 12 h or 24 h • Date format: dd.mm.
• Date: year, month, day TONES/DISPLAY • Invert display: inverts the display coloring • Button lock o Time mode lock: Button lock in TIME mode. • Actions only: Start and options menus are locked. • All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in Night mode. o Sport mode lock: Button lock in sport modes. • Actions only: [Start Stop], [Back Lap] and the options menu are locked during exercise. • All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in Night mode.
• Toggle: The backlight is switched on when you press [Light Lock]. It stays on until you press [Light Lock] again. o Brightness: Adjust backlight brightness (percentage). • Display contrast: Adjust the display contrast (in percentages). Compass • Calibration: Start compass calibration. • Declination: Set the compass declination value. Map • Orientation o Heading up: Displays the zoomed-in map with the heading pointing up. o North up: Displays the zoomed-in map with the north pointing up.
15.1 Service menu To access the service menu, keep [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] pressed simultaneously until the device enters the service menu. The service menu includes the following items: • INFO: o Air pressure: shows the current absolute air pressure and temperature. o Version: shows the current software and hardware version of your Suunto Ambit3 Peak . • TEST: o LCD test: allows you to test that the LCD works properly. • ACTION: o Power off: allows you to put the watch into deep sleep.
NOTE: POWER OFF is a low power state. Connect the USB cable (with power source) to wake up the watch. The initial setup wizard starts. However, prior values are not erased, so you just need to confirm each step. NOTE: The watch switches to power saving mode when it is static for 10 minutes. The watch re-activates when moved. NOTE: Service menu content is subject to change without notice during updates. Resetting GPS In case the GPS unit cannot find a signal, you can reset GPS data in the service menu.
17 PAIRING POD/HEART RATE BELT Pair your Suunto Ambit3 Peak with optional Suunto PODs (Bike POD, Power POD, heart rate belt, Foot POD or Cadence POD) and ANT+ PODs to receive additional speed, distance, power and cadence information during exercise. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list of compatible ANT+ products.
2. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 3. Scroll to PAIR with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 4. Scroll the accessory options Bike POD, Power POD, HR belt, Foot POD and Cadence POD with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock]. 5. Press [Next] to select a POD or heart rate belt and start pairing. 6. Hold your Suunto Ambit3 Peak close to the POD/belt (<30 cm) and wait for the device to notify that the POD/belt has been paired.
Suunto Ambit3 Peak . For more information, see the power POD user guide. TIP: You can also activate the heart rate belt by moistening and pressing both electrode contact areas. Troubleshooting: Heart rate belt pairing fails If the heart rate belt pairing fails, try the following: • Check that the strap is connected to the module. • Check that you are wearing the heart rate belt correctly (see 11.4 Putting on heart rate belt). • Check that the electrode contact areas of the heart rate belt are moist.
manually calibrate the foot POD. Perform the calibration on an accurately measured distance, for instance, on a 400 meter running track. To calibrate foot POD with Suunto Ambit3 Peak: 1. Attach foot POD to your shoe. For more information, see user guide for the foot POD you are using. 2. Choose a sport mode (for example Running) in the start menu. 3. Start running at your usual pace. When you cross the starting line, press [Start Stop] to start the recording. 4. Run a distance of 800–1000 meters (about 0.
from the your wrist. Running cadence measured from wrist is used together with FusedSpeed and is always on for specific sport modes including running, trail running, treadmill, orienteering, and track and field. If a foot POD is found at start of an exercise, running cadence measured from wrist is overwritten by foot POD cadence. 16.2 Calibrating power PODs and slope Suunto Ambit3 Peak automatically calibrates your power POD when it finds the POD.
calibration succeeded or failed. The bottom row of the display shows the current frequency used with the power POD. The previous frequency is shown in parentheses. If your power POD has an auto zero feature, you can turn this on/off through your Suunto Ambit3 Peak. To set auto zero on/off: 1. After the calibration is completed, press [Start Stop]. 2. Set auto zero On/Off with [Light Lock] and accept with [Next]. 3. Wait until the setting is completed. 4.
You can calibrate the slope for power PODs that use Crank Torque Frequency (CTF). To calibrate the slope: 1. After the power POD calibration is complete, press [Start Stop]. 2. Set the correct value according to your power POD manual with [Light Lock] and accept with [Next]. 3. Wait until the setting is completed. 4. Repeat procedure if setting fails or power POD is lost.
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18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Handle the unit with care – do not knock or drop it. Under normal circumstances the watch will not require servicing. After use, rinse it with fresh water, mild soap, and carefully clean the housing with a moist soft cloth or chamois. For more information on care and maintenance of the unit, refer to the comprehensive range of support materials, including Questions and Answers and instruction videos, available at www.suunto.com.
This means you can use the watch for swimming and snorkeling, but it should not be used for any form of diving. NOTE: Water resistance is not equivalent to functional operating depth. The water resistance marking refers to static air/ water tightness withstanding shower, bathing, swimming, poolside diving and snorkeling. To maintain water resistance, it is recommended to: • never use the device for other than intended use. • contact an authorized Suunto service, distributor or retailer for any repairs.
for at maximum 300 charging times, whichever comes first. The battery icon indicates the charge level of the battery. When the battery charge level is less than 10 %, the battery icon blinks for 30 seconds. When the battery charge level is less than 2 %, the battery icon blinks continuously. Charge the battery by attaching it to your computer with the supplied USB cable, or charge with a USB-compatible wall charger. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to fully charge an empty battery.
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19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION General • • • • • • • • • operating temperature: -20° C to +60° C/-5° F to +140° F battery charging temperature: 0° C to +35° C/+32° F to +95° F storage temperature: -30° C to +60° C/-22° F to +140° F weight: 82 g/2.89 oz (silver), 89 g/3.14 oz (black), 92 g/3.
Thermometer • • display range: -20° C to +60° C /-4° F to +140° F resolution: 1° C/1° F Chronograph • resolution: 1 s until 9:59'59, after that 1 min Compass • resolution: 1 degree/18 mils GPS • • technology: SiRF star V resolution: 1 m/3 ft 19.1 Trademark Suunto Ambit3 Peak, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 19.2 FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
19.3 IC This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 19.4 CE Suunto Oy hereby declares that this Suunto Ambit3 Peak is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 19.5 Copyright Copyright © Suunto Oy.
This product is protected by pending patent applications and their corresponding national rights: US 11/169,712, US 12/145,766, US 13/833,755, US 61/649,617, US 61/649,632, US 61/649,624, FI20116231, USD 603,521, EP 11008080, EU designs 001296636-0001/0006, 001332985-0001 or 001332985-0002 USD 29/313,029, USD 667,127, (HR belt: US 13/071,624, US 13/618,481, US 13/832,049, US 13/832,598, US 13/917,668, US 13/832,736, US 13/397,872, USD 667,127). Additional patent applications have been filed. 19.
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