User manual SUUNTO TANDEM QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] In TIME mode, enter the menu (SET) and scroll with [Lap +] until you reach PERSONAL. 2. Enter the setting with [Mode] and set the value using [Lap +] and [Light -]. This helps keep the training calculations accurate. 2. 2. 1 Activity class The activity class (ACT CLASS) is a rating of your current activity level. Use the following classifications to help you determine your activity class. 7 Easy going If you do not participate regularly in recreational sports or heavy physical activity, perhaps just walking or doing some light exercise, use 1. Recreational If you participate regularly in recreational sports or do physical work, and your weekly exercise is: less than 1 hour, use 2. [. . . ] If you know your real maximum, you should use that value. 9 3 USING TRAINING MODE The TRAINING mode handles measurement of all your training activity. 3. 1 Putting on your transmitter belt Put on the belt as illustrated and switch to TRAINING mode to start monitoring your heart rate. Moisten both contact areas (1) with water or gel before putting the belt on. Ensure the belt is centered on your chest. 10 WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device, you use the transmitter belt at your own risk. Before using it, we recommend an exercise test with your Suunto heat rate monitor and belt under a doctor's supervision. Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been inactive. We strongly advise you to consult your doctor prior to beginning a regular exercise program. en 3. 2 Starting a training session When you enter TRAINING mode, your Suunto heart rate monitor automatically searches for signals from a transmitter belt. The training session itself starts when you start the log recorder and ends when you stop it. Using the log recorder The log recorder is displayed at the top of the screen. 11 If your peak heart rate exceeded the defined maximum, your Suunto heart rate monitor will ask you if you want to update to the new peak value when you clear the session. 3. 3 During training Your Suunto t1/t1c has a number of visual and audio indicators to help guide you during training. Here are some ideas on what to do while training: Lock the buttons to avoid accidentally stopping your log recorder. Switch to time view if you need to get back home for dinner. 3. 4 After training 3. 4. 1 Viewing training sessions After training, you can review the data recorded during the session. You can check, for example, your peak heart rate, your average heart rate, calories burned, and more. However, exercising near overhead power lines or magnetic or electronic devices may cause interference with the signal. If you lose the signal, try the following: Exit and then re-enter TRAINING mode. Replace the battery (of the belt and/or wristop) if problems persist. Check the code; if CODE NOT FOUND is shown, re-pair the belt. 22 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8. 1 General guidance For all Suunto Training devices: Only perform the procedures described in Suunto guides. Protect your device from shocks, hard and sharp objects, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Do not place the device where it could be scratched by hard objects. en Removing scratches Use Polywatch to remove small scratches in the screen. It is available at authorized Suunto dealers, in most watch stores, and from Suunto Web Shop (shop. suunto. com). A protective plastic shield can also be placed over the screen to prevent scratches. Cleaning and chemicals Clean your device with a moist cloth. Do not use gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, paint, or other strong chemicals on your device. 23 8. 2 Changing strap length If you have a strap with a latch buckle, you can change the strap length by removing the buckle and cutting the strap as illustrated here. TIP: Remove one piece at a time and test the new length to ensure you do not remove too many. 8. 3 Changing straps There are many different straps available for your Suunto heart rate monitor. Change to a new strap as illustrated here: 24 en 8. 4 Replacing wristop battery Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure your Suunto heart rate monitor remains water resistant. Replace the battery as illustrated here: 25 NOTE: If the cover threads are damaged, please send your device to an authorized Suunto representative for service. 8. 5 Replacing belt battery Replace the battery as illustrated here: 26 en NOTE: We recommend that you replace the cover and O ring along with the batttery to ensure the transmitter remains clean and water resistant. [. . . ] Firstbeat & Analyzed by Firstbeat are registered or unregistered trademarks of Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. 9. 3 Copyright Copyright © Suunto Oy 2007. This document and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and information regarding the operation of Suunto products. Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy. [. . . ]