. GENERAL INFORMATION Suunto t6 is your personal tool for better performance in sports. It measures the time between your heartbeats with the accuracy of milliseconds and records it for deeper analysis. The Suunto Training Manager PC software uses the heart rate variation data to analyze the effect of your training and to calculate several other body parameters.
1.1. CHECKLIST Make sure the package contains the following items: • Suunto t6 • Transmitter belt (Suunto ANT-transmission compatible) • PC-interface cable • CD containing the Suunto Training Manager, t6 User Manuals and Training Guide Book • Suunto t6 User Manual • Suunto t6 Pocket Guide Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the representative who sold you the package.
1.2. SUUNTO T6 FEATURES The Suunto t6 has the following features.
1.3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto t6. Protect your Suunto t6 from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto t6 in a clean and dry environment at room temperature. Your Suunto t6 can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If there are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area.
1.5. REPLACING THE BATTERY Your Suunto t6 operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The life expectancy is approximately 12 months in the Time mode or 300 hours of heart rate transmission in ideal operating temperatures. The low-battery warning indicator is activated on the display when approximately 5–15 percent of the battery capacity is still available. When this occurs, you should replace the battery.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover. Ensure that the O ring and all surfaces are clean and dry. Do not stretch the O ring. 4. Remove the old battery carefully. 5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the positive side facing up. Make sure to gently slide the battery underneath the contact plate on the side, ensuring that it does not break or bend out of place. 6.
To replace the battery: 1. Insert a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backside of the transmitter belt. 2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker, or even slightly further for easy opening. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover. Ensure that the O ring and all surfaces are clean and dry. Do not stretch the O ring. 4. Carefully remove the old battery. 5.
1.7. HEART RATE TRANSMITTER BELT 1.7.1. Activating the heart rate transmitter belt To activate the transmitter belt: 1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, below the chest muscles. Lock the buckle. 3. Raise the transmitter a little off your chest and wet the grooved electrode area on the backside. The electrodes must be wet during the exercise. 4.
strongly advise consulting your doctor prior to beginning a regular exercise program. 1.8. WIRELESS SPEED AND DISTANCE SENSORS Before taking the wireless speed and distance sensor into use, pair it, see section 3.4.8. Pair. 1.8.1. Activating the wireless speed and distance sensor For information on activating the wireless speed and distance sensor refer to the User Manual for your wireless speed and distance sensor.
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO T6 2.1.
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, TRAINING and SPD/DIST. The active mode is indicated by the moving segment next to the indicator bar. 2.1.2. Battery level indicator On the upper side of the display there is a battery level indicator.
To deactivate the button lock: Press ENTER. The text “now press start” is displayed. Press START/STOP within 2 seconds. 2.2. MENUS 2.2.1. Basic menu structure The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode with UP/DOWN, first the icon of the mode is displayed, then its main display opens. If the stopwatch is on, switch between the modes with DOWN/LIGHT. When you scroll from one mode to another quickly, only the icons of the modes are displayed.
displayed in reversed color. 3. To move deeper in the hierarchy, select a menu item and press ENTER. 4. To return one step up in the hierarchy, press ALT/BACK. Remember that if you only press ALT/BACK, the changes made in the menu are not saved. First you have to accept the changes with ENTER. 5. If you want to return to the main display of the active mode, press either ENTER (saves the changes) or ALT/BACK (discards the last change) for more than 2 seconds.
3. MODES 3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION Suunto t6 has four different modes: TIME, ALTO/BARO, TRAINING and SPD/DIST. You can switch between the modes with UP/DOWN. If the stopwatch is on, switch between the modes with DOWN/LIGHT. The mode indicator on the left side of the display indicates the active mode. 3.2. TIME MODE The Time mode includes normal watch functions such as time, date and alarm.
3.2.2. Alarm You can set three different time alarms. When the alarm is set, the time alarm symbol appears on the main display. Activating alarms To activate an alarm: 1.In the Time menu, Alarm is the first menu item. Press ENTER to select it. 2.Scroll to the alarm you want to set and press ENTER. 3.Press either the UP or DOWN button to change the alarm status to On. Press ENTER. 4.Set the correct hour with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. 5.Set the correct minutes with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
Acknowledging alarms When you hear the alarm, you can acknowledge it by pressing any of the Suunto t6 buttons. If you do not acknowledge the alarm, it will automatically stop sounding after 30 seconds. 3.2.3. Time The current time is displayed 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. The dual time can be displayed as a shortcut on the third row of the Time mode’s main display.
3.2.4. Date The current date is displayed on the first row of the Time mode’s main display. The current week day can be displayed as a shortcut on the third row of the Time mode’s main display. Scroll to the week day with ALT/BACK. Setting the date To set the date: 1.In the Time menu, scroll to Date and press ENTER. 2.Change the day with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. 3.Change the month with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. 4.Change the year with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. You return to the Time menu.
3.2.5. General The general menu contains several general settings for your Suunto t6. Setting the tones Tones are the sounds that indicate that you have successfully pressed a button. You can set the tones on or off. To set the tones: 1. In the Time menu, scroll to General and press ENTER. 2. Scroll to Tones and press ENTER. The On/Off field is activated. 3. Change the value of the field to either On or Off with UP/DOWN an press ENTER.
• Off: The light does not switch on from any button or during any alarm. •Night Use: The light switches on when you press any of the buttons and stays on for 7 seconds after the last press of a button. To change the light settings: 1.In the Time menu scroll to General and press ENTER. 2.Scroll to Light and press ENTER. The current light setting is displayed in reversed color. 3.Select a suitable light setting with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
3.2.6. Units The Units menu includes the unit and format settings used with all Suunto t6 functions. They have an effect on how the information is displayed in the modes. Setting the time format The time format setting defines the format in which the time is displayed. The possible formats are: • 12h: using 12 hour time format (i.e. 1.57 pm) • 24h: using 24 hour time format (i.e. 13.57) To change the time format: 1. In the Time menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. 2. Time is the first menu item.
Setting the date format The date setting defines the format in which the date is displayed. The possible formats are: •d.m: day before the month (i.e. 22.3.) •m.d: month before the day (i.e. 3.22.) •Day: only the day is displayed (i.e. 22) To change the date format: 1.In the Time menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. 2.Scroll to Date and press ENTER. 3.Select the desired date format with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
Setting the temperature unit The Temp setting defines the unit in which the temperature is displayed. The options are: • °C: Celsius • °F: Fahrenheit To change the temperature unit: 1. In the Time menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. 2. Scroll to Temp and press ENTER. 3. Select the desired temperature unit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. Setting the barometric pressure unit The Pres setting defines the unit in which the barometric pressure is displayed. The possible formats are: • hPa: hectopascal (i.e.
Setting the altitude unit The Altitude setting defines the unit in which the altitude is displayed. The options are: •m: meters •ft: feet To change the altitude unit: 1.In the Time menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. 2.Scroll to Elev and press ENTER. 3.Select the desired altitude unit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
Setting the ascent/descent rate unit The Ascent/Descent rate setting defines the format in which rates of ascent and descent are displayed. The possible formats are: • m/h: meters per hour • m/min: meters per minute • m/s: meters per second • ft/h: feet per hour • ft/min: feet per minute • ft/s: feet per second To change the vertical speed unit: 1. In the Time menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. 2. Scroll to Asc and press ENTER. The vertical speed unit field is activated. 3.
Setting the distance unit The DST setting defines the format in which the distance is displayed, if you have paired a Wireless Speed and Distance Sensor. The possible formats are: •km: kilometers •mi: miles To change the distance unit: 1.In the Time menu, scroll to Units and press ENTER. 2.Scroll to DST and press ENTER. Select the desired distance unit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER.
3.3. ALTI/BARO MODE The Alti/Baro mode has two alternative displays: Altitude and related parameters in Alti Use and weather data such as barometric pressure and temperature in Baro use. With the Use selection you can select whether you use this mode as an altimeter or as a weather station. The Alti/Baro mode also contains the weather memory and the reference setting needed to relate the current weather state to your current altitude. 3.3.1.
To change the Use setting: 1. In the Alti/Baro menu, scroll to Use and press ENTER. 2. Select alti or baro with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. 3.3.2. Alti use When you select Alti, the following main display opens. It has three rows: Vertical speed: The first row displays the vertical speed i.e. how fast you are currently moving up or down in a straight vertical direction, in the unit of your choice. For more information on setting the vertical speed unit, see section 3.2.5. Units.
3.3.3. Baro use When you select Baro, the following main display opens. It has three rows: Temperature: The first row displays the temperature in the unit of your choice. Sea level barometric pressure: The second row displays the barometric pressure at sea level in the unit of your choice. Shortcuts: The third row displays alternatively the absolute barometric pressure, the barometric pressure graph, or time. Change the displayed information with ALT/BACK.
3.3.4. 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 altitude to match the map reading. If you do not have accurate altitude information, you can use the current sea-level barometric pressure as the reference value.
Setting the sea level barometric pressure To set the sea level barometric pressure: 1. In the Alti/Baro menu scroll to Refer and press ENTER. 2. Select Sea level with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. 3. Change the pressure with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. The sea level barometric pressure is now set and you return to the Reference menu.
3.3.5. Memory With this function you can view weather information regarding the last 48 hours. The following information is displayed: • Maximum sea level air pressure, time and weekday. • Minimum sea level air pressure, time and weekday. • Maximum temperature, time and weekday. • Minimum temperature, time and weekday. • Sea level air pressure and temperature in relation to time in 1-hour intervals for the last 6 hours, then in 3-hour intervals.
3.4. TRAINING The Training mode contains the functions you need during a training session. It displays stopwatch and heart rate data, offers a number of control functions for reaching ideal training intensity and records data for further analysis. The logbook gives an overview of your performance during individual training sessions and the history function sums up your training over a longer period of time.
• Altitude: Altitude in selected units • Speed: Speed in selected units (only if paired with a wireless speed and distance sensor) • Distance: Distance from the beginning of the recording or lap (only if paired with a wireless speed and distance sensor) 3.4.1. Stopwatch With the stopwatch you can time your activities and record lap times. You can start the stopwatch, stop it, and then restart it without having to reset it. To use the Stopwatch: Press START/STOP to start the Stopwatch.
NOTE: You can also connect your Suunto t6 to your HR transmitter belt or a wireless speed and distance sensor by long pressing ALT/BACK in the Training mode. 3.4.3. Logbook With this function you can view and erase logbook information. Logbook information is recorded whenever the stopwatch is activated in the Training and Speed/Distance modes. The maximum length of a log is 99 hours. To view logbook information: 1. In the Training menu scroll to Logbook and press ENTER. 2. View is the first menu item.
• Lowest altitude and corresponding log time Information on split and lap times is displayed in the following order: • Split time, lap time and lap number • Heart rate and average heart rate • Distance and speed (if paired and connected to wireless speed and distance sensor) • Current altitude and cumulative ascent and descent To erase logbook information: 1. In the Training menu scroll to Logbook and press ENTER. 2. Scroll to Erase with UP/DOWN buttons and press ENTER. 3.
3.4.4. HR limits With this function you can set limits for your desirable heart rate for your training and receive an alarm to notify when your heart rate is above or below the set limits. You can toggle between HR limits on and off, by long pressing ENTER. If HR limits are active, number 1 is displayed on the right hand side of the Training mode display. Refer to section 4 for more information on alarms and limits. • Low limit signal: - - - - - • High limit signal: ------------To set the limits: 1.
3.4.5. Timers The timer functions enables you to create and follow different timers for interval training, warm-up or countdown to start. Refer to section 4 for more information on timers. Time Intervals The interval timer enables you to set and follow different timed intervals. This function is useful in timing intervals between your periods of activity and rest. In addition alerting at selected time intervals, Suunto t6 records lap information for each interval.
NOTE: After the timer reaches zero for interval 1, Suunto t6 automatically switches to interval 2 and starts the countdown of the interval. If interval 2 is set to zero, it goes back to countdown for interval 1. NOTE: If interval timer rounds are set to “- -”, the timer will run continuously, as long as the stopwatch is running. Warm-up The warm-up timer starts after the Stopwatch has been activated.
Countdown The countdown functions as a start timer. It measures remaining time and upon reaching zero, it alerts you at start and automatically starts the timer/log. If countdown is active, number is displayed on the right hand side of the Training mode display. To set the countdown timer: 1.In the Training menu scroll to Timers and press ENTER. 2.Scroll to Countd with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. 3.Press UP/DOWN to select On and press ENTER. 4.Set the minutes with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. 5.
3.4.6. Refer With this function you can update the reference altitude. It is identical to the Refer function described section 3.3.4. Reference altitude and barometric pressure. 3.4.7. History History is a cumulative of all logs. With this function you can view and reset the history information recorded in the Suunto t6 memory. The bottom row of the History display shows the date for when the History was reset last. To view history information: 1. In the Training menu scroll to History and press ENTER. 2.
NOTE: History HR limits are used for displaying time spent within each history HR zone. They are not used as alarms as with HR limits described in 3.4.2 To reset history information: 1. In the Training menu scroll to History and press ENTER. Suunto t6 displays the message ‘RESET HISTORY?’. 2. Press ENTER to confirm the history reset. Press ALT/BACK to return without resetting the history. NOTE: You can set the History HR limits using the Suunto Training Manager PC software. 3.4.8.
Removing the battery, shortcutting the transmitter belt and putting the battery back again activates the ID transmission of the transmitter belt. NOTE: The transmitter belt is already paired with the device when it leaves the factory. However, if you use either another device or transmitter belt or if you encounter problems with the heart rate measurement, you need to pair it again. Wireless speed and distance sensor To pair the wireless speed and distance sensor: 1. Select Pair in the Training menu. 2.
3.5. SPD/DST MODE The Speed/Distance mode is available when you pair your Suunto t6 with an external speed and distance sensor. These sensors are designed, for instance, for running and cycling and they will be available at your Suunto dealer. This mode displays the speed and distance information of your activity and offers a combination of distancebased training tools.
ALT/BACK. • Average speed: Average speed since the beginning of recording or lap • Lap distance • Time • Heart rate: Displays the heart rate if the transmitter belt is in use. • Stopwatch 3.5.2. Connect Connect is the first item in the SPD/DST menu. Refer to section 3.4.2 for more information on connecting your HR transmitter belt and wireless speed and distance sensor.
3. Set the lap distance with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. NOTE: Autolap can be set to alert in a range between 0.0 and 99.9. 3.5.4. Distance intervals With this function you can set distance intervals for interval training. After the stopwatch is started, the Suunto t6 alerts and records lap times and other data after every completed interval. If distance intervals are active, number is displayed on the right hand side of the SPD/DST mode display. Refer to section 4 for more information on distance intervals.
3.5.5. Speed limits With this function you can set speed limits to alarm you when you go above or below the limits. If speed limits are active, number 2 is displayed on the right hand side of the SPD/DST mode display. Refer to section 4 for more information on speed limits. To set speed limits: 1. In the Speed /Distance menu scroll to Spd Lim and press ENTER. 2. Press UP/DOWN to select On. Press ENTER. 3. Set the high speed limit with UP/DOWN and press ENTER. 4.
3.5.6. Calibrating wireless speed and distance sensor To calibrate the wireless speed and distance sensor, first cover a known distance using the stopwatch. Then complete the following steps: 1.In the Speed /Distance menu scroll to Spd Sens and press ENTER. 2.Press UP/DOWN to select Calibrate. 3.Set the covered distance with UP/DOWN. 4.Press ENTER to finish calibration. The device calculates the calibration and displays the calibration factor on the second row of the display.
4. USING SUUNTO T6 IN TRAINING 4.1. USING HR AND SPEED LIMITS IN TRAINING HR and speed limits, set and measured with your Suunto t6, can be utilized to better understand and improve your exercise routines. Suunto t6 assists you in staying within your predetermined HR or speed limits during your training session.
4.2. MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRAINING You can make the most out of your training by choosing the most suitable training function in your Suunto t6. The figure below illustrates different training possibilities. Note that only one method of training can be activated at a time. The following numbers correspond to the numbers displayed on the right side of the display, indicating the active interval or limit in use: Countdown measures the time to start.
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5. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER Suunto Training Manager is a software designed for athletes who want to enhance the functionality of their Suunto t6 wristop computer. You can use it to transfer information such as training logs from the Suunto t6 memory. When you have transferred the data, you can easily view and organize it, design training programs and sessions, send them to the Web and add them in the calendar. You can always download the latest version of Suunto Training Manager from www.suunto.com or www.
5.2.2. Installing USB drivers for Suunto sport instruments These instructions assume that you are installing Suunto Sports Instrument drivers on a clean system, i.e. one that does not contain any Suunto Sports Instrument drivers. If this is not the case, uninstall the previously installed drivers before proceeding with the installation. See section 5.4 Uninstalling Suunto Sports Instrument drivers for more information. WINDOWS 98 The installation is in two parts.
Once the installation of the serial port is completed, check that it has been successful. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - System - Device Manager. Then select View Devices by connection. The device should have been installed as Suunto USB Serial Port (COMx), attached to Suunto Sports Instrument. WINDOWS 2000 The installation is in two parts. First you install the drivers for the Suunto Sports instrument and then for the virtual USB serial port. To install the Suunto Sports Instrument: 1.
finished. Once the installation of the serial port is completed, check that it has been successful. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager. Then select View - Devices by connection. The device should have been installed as Suunto USB Serial Port (COMx), attached to Suunto Sports Instrument. WINDOWS XP The installation is in two parts. First you install the drivers for the Suunto Sports instrument and then for the virtual USB serial port.
the wizard. Do not interrupt the installation before both parts of the installation are finished. Once the installation of the serial port is completed, check that it has been successful. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager. Then select View - Devices by connection. The device should have been installed as Suunto USB Serial Port (COMx), attached to Suunto Sports Instrument. 5.3. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER FEATURES-ULLA 5.4.
Windows XP To uninstall Suunto Sports Instrument drivers: 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs. A window that shows the currently installed programs opens. 2. Select Suunto USB Drivers and then click Change/Remove. This will bring up the Suunto Uninstaller screen, which asks if it is OK to delete the drivers. 3. Select Continue to finish the uninstallation.
6. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM SuuntoSports.com is an Internet community for all Suunto sports instrument users. It is a service that adds a new dimension to your sport and to the way in which you use your sports instrument. In SuuntoSports you can share your best experiences and the data measured during your activities with other sports participants. You can compare your performance with other Suunto users and learn from their activities. SuuntoSports.com membership is free and open for all sports participants.
you can update your personal and equipment profiles in the My Suunto section. You can also enter SuuntoSports directly from www.suuntosports.com. NOTE: SuuntoSports.com is continuously developed and its content is subject to change. 6.2. SECTIONS SuuntoSports.com includes three sections for different levels of privacy.
6.3. MY SUUNTO My Suunto contains your personal information. You can write an introduction of yourself to other members, register your wristop computer, list your sports activities, and manage your membership profile. When you upload Suunto t6 logs to SuuntoSports.com with Suunto Training Manager, they are displayed on your My Suunto front page. You can decide whether you want to make your logs public to all members, to limited groups or to keep them just for your own use.
6.5. SPORT FORUMS Suunto users are active in many different sports. SuuntoSports.com has several Sports Forums that collect information to inform and inspire participants of these activities. All forums include sport-specific news, bulletin boards, event calendars, ranking lists and discussions. In the forums you can suggest links to sports-related websites and read travel reports written by other members. Sport forums introduce interesting locations and resorts related to different sports.
7. 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 56 g • Water-resistant to 100 m / 330 ft. • User replaceable battery CR2032 • Compatible with certain wireless Suunto ANT devices Thermometer • Display range -20°C - +60°C / -4°F - + 140°F • Resolution 1°C / 1°F Air pressure • Display range 300 hPa - 1100 hPa / 8.90 InHg - 32.50 InHg • Resolution 1 hPa / 0.
• Resolution 0.1 s HR • Display range 30 bpm - 240 bpm Minimum and maximum values: • HR limits: min 30 bpm max 240 bpm • History HR limits (set with Suunto Training Manager): min 30 bpm max 240 bpm • Maximum HR for percentage display (set with Suunto Training Manager): max 240 bpm Timer Minimum and maximum values: • Interval 1: min 0.05 max 59.59 • Interval 2: min 0.00 max 59.59 • Warm-up: min 0.00 max 59.59 • Countdown: min 0.00 max 59.59 SPD/DST Minimum and maximum values: • Speed limits: min 2.
• Transmission range: up to 10 meters • User replaceable battery CR2032 66
8. DISCLAIMERS 8.1. USER’S RESPONSIBILITY This instrument is intended for recreational use only. Do not use it for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision. 8.2. COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND PATENT NOTICE This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the operation of Suunto t6 products.
8.4. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will, at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, for two (2) years from the date of its purchase. This warranty is only extended to the original purchaser and only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use while in the period of the warranty.
time, provided that all necessary parts are in stock. All repairs that are not covered under the terms of this warranty will be made at the owner's expense. This warranty is non-transferable from the original owner. If it is not possible to contact your Suunto dealer, contact your local Suunto distributor for further information. You can locate your local Suunto distributor in www.suunto.com. 8.6. DISCLAIMER This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices.