Suunto ELEMENTUM VENTUS, User Manual

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Page 3: ...SAILING SETTINGS MEMORY CALIBRATION COMPASS AIR PRESSURE DATE TIME ...

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Page 5: ... the value 4 Press A to accept the change and move to the next setting After changing the settings you will return to time mode Be sure to register your watch at www suunto com register to get the full range of Suunto support Also visit www suunto com support to get the complete user guide and additional information Functions _Time date alarm _Backlight _Barometric pressure trend graph 12 h _3D co...

Page 6: ... B or C to exit compass SETTINGS 1 In time mode keep A pressed to enter exit settings 2 Rotate A to change the values 3 Press A to accept 4 Press B or C or keep A pressed to exit BACKLIGHT Keep B pressed to activate the backlight NOTE To save power backlight blinks when used in COMPASS view TIME SAILING Press B to switch between time and sailing mode BUTTON LOCK Press A and B at the same time to a...

Page 7: ...tating the pressure graph moves and shows corresponding time and pressure 3 Press B or C to exit SAILING TIMER 1 Switch to sailing mode The default time shown in the sailing timer is 5 00 2 Rotate A to adjust the time if needed 3 Press A to start the timer 4 Press C to synchronize the timer downwards to the next full minute 5 Press A to stop the timer 6 Keep C pressed to reset the timer ...

Page 8: ... 2 2 Sailing mode 9 2 2 1 Using sailing timer 10 2 2 2 Synchronizing countdown time 11 2 2 3 Using race timer 12 2 3 Compass view 12 2 3 1 Calibrating compass 13 3 Care and maintenance 15 3 1 Battery replacement 15 4 Specifications 17 4 1 Technical specifications 17 4 2 Trademark 18 4 3 Copyright 18 4 4 Patent notice 19 4 5 Disposal of device 19 5 Warranty 20 Warranty Period 21 Exclusions and Limi...

Page 9: ...Access to Suunto warranty service 22 Other important notices 23 Limitation of Liability 23 3 en ...

Page 10: ...mers COMPASS view helps you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North Change the settings of your Suunto Elementum Ventus in SETTINGS View air pressure recordings in MEMORY 1 1 Changing general settings To change the general settings 1 In TIME mode keep A pressed to enter SETTINGS The active setting is blinking on the display 2 Rotate A to change the value 3 Press A to accept the change and...

Page 11: ...ettings on your Suunto Elementum Ventus alarm on off alarm time hours and minutes time format 12h 24h time hours minutes and seconds date format d m or m d date year month day pressure format hPa inHg 1 2 Using alarm Set the alarm on off and the alarm time in SETTINGS When the alarm is on is shown on the display 5 en ...

Page 12: ...TIME and SAILING mode To activate the button lock 1 Press A and B at the same time When the button lock is activated only the backlight works 2 To open the button lock press A and B at the same time 1 4 Activating backlight The backlight can be activated in both modes and COMPASS view Keep B pressed to activate the backlight The backlight stays activated for 5 s 6 ...

Page 13: ...fyouwanttousethebacklightinMEMORYorSETTINGS activateitbefore entering them NOTE Heavy use of the backlight significantly reduces battery life To save power the backlight blinks when used in COMPASS view 7 en ...

Page 14: ...air pressure recordings Suunto Elementum Ventus measures the absolute air pressure automatically every minute The air pressure graph is updated every hour To view air pressure recordings 1 In TIME mode you can see the air pressure recordings of the last 12 h Rotate A to browse the recordings of the last 24 h prior to the visible 12 h 2 When rotating the pressure graph moves and shows corresponding...

Page 15: ...ur period last 4 readings there is a high possibilty of bad weather Rising air pressure graph indicates good weather NOTE The air pressure graph is valid only if your altitude has not changed 2 2 Sailing mode SAILING mode features a sailing timer and a race timer which help you measure the time to start and the time during the race 9 en ...

Page 16: ...e sailing timer 1 Press B to switch to SAILING mode The default time shown in the sailing timer is 5 00 2 Rotate A to adjust the time if needed 3 Press A to start and stop the timer 4 Keep C pressed to reset the timer During the countdown Suunto Elementum Ventus gives you a signal every ten minutes until 10 minutes is left every minute until 1 minute is left 10 ...

Page 17: ...oretherace if you missed the start of the official countdown To synchronize the sailing timer 1 After the official countdown has started and you have started the sailing timer wait for the next official signal 2 When you hear the signal press C to synchronize the timer downwards to the next full minute The sailing timer continues the countdown until it reaches zero NOTE You cannot access the compa...

Page 18: ... reaches its maximum value Press A to stop start the race timer again 2 3 Compass view COMPASS view allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North Suunto Elementum Ventus has a tilt compensated compass which means that the reading is steady even if the compass is tilted 1 Activate COMPASS view from TIME or SAILING mode by pressing C 2 Press B or C to deactivate COMPASS view 12 ...

Page 19: ...ed to calibrate the compass NOTE Avoid any metal or magnetic fields as they disturb the calibration The calibration includes two sequences The sequences follow each other automatically so read all the instructions before starting the calibration To calibrate the compass 1 In COMPASS view keep C pressed to activate the calibration 2 Keep the device level and rotate the compass until the outer rim s...

Page 20: ...nforms OK when the calibration is successful NOTE The device informs FAIL if the calibration does not succeed If the calibration fails re calibrate the compass TIP Buckle the device strap place the support cushion inside the strap and put it in the package so that the device is level Perform the calibration on a table which does not contain metal 14 ...

Page 21: ...nts or solvents of any kind as they might cause damage to the unit Do not try to repair the unit yourself Contact an authorized Suunto service distributor or retailer for any repairs Use only original Suunto accessories damage caused by non original accessories will not be covered by warranty Suunto Elementum Ventus is tested according to the ISO standard 2281 This means that the product is water ...

Page 22: ...NOTE Donotattempttoreplacethebatteryyourself Contactyourlocalwatch store to get the battery replaced 16 ...

Page 23: ... 300 ft ISO 2281 Scratch resistant sapphire crystal Battery type CR2032 Battery life approximately 1 year in normal use Sailing timer 60 minutes Race timer Stopwatch Max time 99 days 23 h Resolution 0 1 s 0 60 s 1 s 1 59 min 1 min 1 24 h 1 h 1 day and more Barometer Display range 300 1100 hPa 8 85 32 48 inHg Resolution 1 hPa 0 03 inHg Barometer memory capacity 36 h 17 en ...

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Page 25: ...ion US 12 153 505 Other patents have been applied for 4 5 Disposal of device Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way treating it as electronic waste Do not throw it in the garbage If you wish you may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative 19 en ...

Page 26: ... products are not affected by this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is only valid and enforceable in the country in which you purchased the Product provided that Suunto has intended the Product for sale in that country If however you purchased the Product in a member state of the European Union Iceland Norway Switzerland or Turkey and Suunto originally intended the Product for sale in one of...

Page 27: ... the extent your national laws permit the Warranty Period will not be extended or renewed or otherwise affected due to subsequent resale Suunto authorized repair or replacement of the Product However part s repaired or replaced during the Warranty Period will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or for three 3 months from the date of repair or replacement whichever is lon...

Page 28: ...2 the Product has been repaired using unauthorized spare parts 3 the Product s serial number has been removed erased defaced altered or made illegible in any way and this shall be determined at the sole discretion of Suunto 4 the Product has been exposed to influence from chemical products including but not limited to mosquito repellents SuuntodoesnotwarrantthattheoperationoftheProductwillbeuninte...

Page 29: ...epaid fright when shipping your Product to your local authorized Suunto retailer Other important notices Please remember to take backup copies of all important content and data stored in your Product because content and data may be lost during repair or replacement of the Product Suunto or a Service Center is not responsible for any damage or loss of any kind whatsoever resulting from loss of dama...

Page 30: ...ital cost of anysubstituteequipmentorfacilities downtime theclaimsofanythirdparties including customers and damage to property resulting from the purchase or use of the Product or arising from breach of the warranty breach of contract negligence strict tort or any other legal or equitable theory even if Suunto knew of the likelihood of such damages Suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering...

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