SUUNTO AMBIT3 VERTICAL 1.
1 SAFETY .............................................................................................. 6 2 Getting started ................................................................................. 8 2.1 Buttons and menus .................................................................. 8 2.2 Set up ........................................................................................ 9 2.3 Adjusting settings .................................................................. 11 3 Features .......
.11.7 Navigating during exercise .......................................... 3.11.8 Using compass during exercise .................................... 3.12 Find back ............................................................................... 3.13 Firmware updates ................................................................ 3.14 FusedAlti ............................................................................... 3.15 FusedSpeed ....................................................................
3.27.1 Checking your location ................................................ 71 3.27.2 Adding your location as a POI ..................................... 72 3.27.3 Deleting a POI .............................................................. 73 3.28 Recovery ................................................................................ 74 3.28.1 Recovery time ............................................................... 74 3.28.2 Recovery status .......................................................
4.2 Water resistance ................................................................... 108 4.3 Charging the battery ............................................................ 109 4.4 Replacing Smart Sensor battery .......................................... 110 4.5 Getting support .................................................................... 111 5 Reference ...................................................................................... 113 5.1 Technical specifications ......................
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 GETTING STARTED 2.1 Buttons and menus Suunto Ambit3 Vertical has five buttons which allow you to access all the features. START STOP BACK LAP 20.
[View]: press to change bottom row view keep pressed to toggle the display between light and dark keep pressed to access shortcut (see 3.32 Shortcuts) [Back Lap]: • press return to the previous menu • press to add a lap during exercise • • • TIP: When changing values, you can increase the speed by keeping [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] pressed until the values start to scroll faster. 2.
Language English 3. Follow the startup wizard to complete initial settings. Set values with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and press [Next] to accept and go to the next step. Unit system Metric After completing the setup wizard, charge the watch with the supplied USB cable until the battery is fully charged. Tue 4.2.
NOTE: If a blinking battery symbol is displayed, Suunto Ambit3 Vertical needs to be charged before starting. 2.3 Adjusting settings You can change the settings of your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical directly in the watch, through Movescount, or on the go with Suunto Movescount App (see 3.22 Movescount mobile app). To change the settings in the watch: 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.
3 FEATURES 3.1 3D distance By default, Suunto Ambit3 Vertical takes both elevation gain and loss into account when measuring distance. This gives you a more realistic distance measurement when you are exercising in hilly or mountainous terrain. In this scenario, 3D distance is greater than 2D distance. 3D 2D 2D < 3D In most cases you can leave this setting as it is. However, if you are using 3rd-party software to analyze your tracks, check how the track distance is calculated.
3.2 Ascent history Suunto Ambit3 Vertical monitors your overall ascent history based on your recorded Moves. The ascent history gives you a complete picture of your elevation gain, from each day to your all-time gain. The ascent history is a default display you can access by pressing [Next]. For more information about showing or hiding displays, see 3.10 Displays. Tue 4.2. 19:36 21:39 Week ascent asc 1878 ft In the ascent history display, you have four views you can scroll through by pressing [View].
15.1.2016 asc 28804 m After the 30-day view you get a summary for the current calendar year, with each column on the graph representing one month. This year asc 62954 m The last view shows your all time elevation gain (for as long as you have used the watch). The middle row shows your total ascent time, and the bottom row shows your total elevation gain.
3.3 Activity monitoring In addition to the recovery time shown in your exercise log, Suunto Ambit3 Vertical monitors you overall activity, both exercise and daily activity. Activity monitoring gives you a complete picture of your activity, the calories you are burning, and your recovery time. Activity monitoring is available as a default display in TIME. You can view the display by pressing [Next] (last display).
• Recovery time: recovery time for the next 24 hours based on recorded exercises and daily activity 3.4 Autopause Autopause pauses the recording of your exercise when your speed is less than 2 km/h (1.2 mph). When your speed increases to more than 3 km/h (1.9 mph), the recording continues automatically. You can turn Autopause on/off for each sport mode in Movescount under the advanced settings for the sport mode.
To turn Autoscroll 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 Autoscroll with [Start Stop] and select with [Next]. 4. Toggle on/off with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. 5. Keep [Next] pressed to exit. 3.6 Backlight Pressing [Light Lock] activates the backlight. By default, the backlight turns on for a few seconds and turns off automatically. This is the Normal mode.
Toggle: The backlight turns on when you press [Light Lock] and stays on until you press [Light Lock] again. Your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical has two backlight settings: one 'general' setting and one for sport modes. You can change the general backlight setting in the watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/display » Backlight. See 2.3 Adjusting settings. You can also change the general setting in Movescount.
You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/display » Button lock. Your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical has two button lock settings: one for general use, Time mode lock, and one for when you are exercising, Sport mode lock: Time mode lock: • Actions only: Start and options menus are locked. • All buttons: All buttons are locked. Backlight can be activated in Night mode. Sport mode lock • Actions only: [Start Stop], [Back Lap] and the options menu are locked during exercise.
You can show/hide the compass display from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Compass. Toggle with [Next]. The compass display includes the following information: • middle row: compass heading in degrees • bottom row: change view to current heading in cardinals, to time or empty with [View] 273˚ NW The compass switches to power saving mode after one minute. Reactivate it with [Start Stop]. 3.8.1 Calibrating compass If you have not used the compass before, you must first calibrate it.
If you have already calibrated the compass and want to re-calibrate it, you can access the calibration option in the options menu. If the calibration is successful, the text Calibration successful is displayed. If the calibration does not succeed, the text Calibration failed is displayed. To retry the calibration, press [Start Stop]. To manually start compass calibration: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 2. Select GENERAL with [Next]. 3.
compass. The angle in between magnetic and true north is your declination. The declination value appears on most maps. The location of magnetic north changes yearly, so the most accurate and up-to-date declination value can be obtained from the internet (for example www.magnetic-declination.com). Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magnetic north.
4. 5. Compass [...............] Declination Declination -- 6. Declination E 0.0˚ Declination E 0.0˚ 7. Declination 0.0˚ E 8.0˚ TIP: You can also access the compass settings by keeping [View] pressed in COMPASS mode. 3.8.3 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. 1. 273˚ 2. 3. 273˚ 273˚ NW NW (3.) 4. 214˚ 273˚ SW NW NW 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].
3.9 Countdown timer You can use the countdown timer to count down from a preset time to zero. The timer makes a short sound every second during the last 10 seconds and sounds an alarm when zero is reached. You can show/hide the countdown timer from the start menu under DISPLAYS » Countdown. Toggle with [Next]. To set the countdown time: 1. Press [Next] to until you reach the countdown timer display. 2. Press [View] to adjust the countdown time. 3.
3.10 Displays Your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical comes with several different features, such as compass (see 3.8 Compass) and stopwatch (see 3.34 Stopwatch), that are handled as displays that can be viewed by pressing [Next]. Some of them are permanent, and others you can show or hide as you like. To show/hide displays: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2. Scroll to DISPLAYS by pressing [Light Lock] and press [Next]. 3.
6. Keep [Next] pressed to exit. 3.10.2 Inverting display color Change the display between dark and light through the settings in the watch or in Movescount, or by simply using the default [View] button shortcut (see 2.1 Buttons and menus). You can also define the display color for a sport mode in Movescount. To invert the display in the watch 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.
heart rate in graph form calories burned during exercise guidance to exercise within defined heart rate limits Peak Training Effect And after exercise, the heart rate sensor provides: • total calories burned during exercise • average heart rate • peak heart rate • recovery time If you use the Suunto Smart Sensor, you also have the added advantage of heart rate memory. The Suunto Smart Sensor memory function buffers data whenever the transmission to your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical is interrupted.
3.11.2 Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor To start using the Suunto Smart Sensor: 1. Snap the sensor firmly into the strap connector. 2. Adjust the strap length as needed. 3. Moisten the strap electrode areas with water or electrode gel. 4. Put the strap on so that it fits snugly and the Suunto logo is facing up. 1. 3. - 4. SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO The Smart Sensor turns on automatically when it detects a heart beat. TIP: Wear the strap against your bare skin for best results.
Refer to the Suunto Smart Sensor User Guide for additional information and troubleshooting. NOTE: Dry skin under the belt electrodes, a loose belt, and synthetic shirt materials can cause abnormally high heart rate readings. Moisten the belt electrodes well and tighten the belt to avoid heart rate peaks. If you are otherwise concerned about your heart rate, please consult a doctor. 3.11.3 Starting an exercise To start exercising: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2.
1. 20.9. 16:30 Tuesday 2. 3. [...............] [...............] EXERCISE [...............] Running [...............] 4. Later Later HR belt Searching... Later GPS Searching...100% HR+GPS Found 5. 00’00.0 0’00/km avg 0’00 /km 3.11.4 During exercise Suunto Ambit3 Vertical gives you a wealth of information during your exercise.
you have selected (see 3.33 Sport modes). You get even more information, if you use a heart rate belt and GPS during exercise. Here are some ideas on how to use the watch during exercise: • Press [Next] to see scroll through your sport mode displays. • Press [View] to see different information the bottom row of the display. • To avoid accidentally stopping your log recording or making unwanted laps, lock the buttons by keeping [Light Lock] pressed. • Press [Start Stop] to pause recording.
09’00.0 25m alt asc 15 m 09’00.0 1 Lap 09’00.0 Suunto Ambit3 Vertical shows you the following information: top row: split time (duration from the start of the log) middle row: lap number bottom row: lap time • • • 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. 3.11.
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. Distance Speed Heart rate dst 100m Building 01 To deactivate navigation, go back to NAVIGATION in the options menu and select End navigation. NOTE: If the GPS accuracy setting (see 3.24.3 GPS accuracy and power saving) of your sport mode is Good or lower, while navigating GPS accuracy switches to Best.
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. Distance Speed Heart rate 273˚ NW To deactivate the compass, go back to ACTIVATE in the options menu and select End compass. 3.12 Find back Suunto Ambit3 Vertical automatically saves the starting point of your exercise, if you are using GPS.
3.13 Firmware updates You can update your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical software through Movescount. When you update the software, all logs are automatically moved to Movescount and deleted from the watch. To update your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical software: 1. Install Moveslink if you have not done so already. 2. Connect your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical to your computer with the supplied USB cable. 3. If an update is available, your watch is updated automatically.
2. Scroll to ALTITUDE with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 3. Scroll to Auto adjust with [Light Lock] and press [Next] to activate. GPS is switched on and the device starts calculating altitude based on FusedAlti. NOTE: In good conditions it takes 4 – 12 minutes for FusedAlti to activate. During that time, Suunto Ambit3 Vertical shows barometric altitude and ~ is shown with the altitude reading to indicate that the altitude may not be correct. 3.
12 10 8 km/h 6 sec 30 60 GPS 90 120 FusedSpeed FusedSpeed benefits you the most when you need highly reactive speed readings during training, for example, when running on uneven terrain or during interval training. If you temporarily lose the GPS signal, for example, Suunto Ambit3 Vertical is able to continue showing accurate speed readings with the help of the GPS calibrated accelerometer.
12 10 8 km/h 6 sec 30 60 GPS 90 120 FusedSpeed TIP: To get the most accurate readings with FusedSpeed, only glance shortly at the watch when needed. Holding the watch in front of you without moving it reduces the accuracy. FusedSpeed is automatically enabled for running and other similar types of activities, such as orienteering, floor ball and football (soccer). To enable FusedSpeed for a custom sport mode, ensure you select an activity that uses FusedSpeed.
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GPS signal strength heart rate incoming call interval timer message/notification missed call next/confirm pairing settings sport mode up/increase POI icons The following POI icons are available in Suunto Ambit3 Vertical: begin building/home camp/camping 41
car/parking cave crossroad end food/restaurant/cafe forest geocache lodging/hostel/hotel meadow mountain/hill/valley/cliff road/trail rock sight water/river/lake/coast waypoint 42
3.17 Interval timer You can add an interval timer to each custom sport mode in Movescount. To add the interval timer to a sport mode, select the sport mode and go to Advanced settings. The next time you connect your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical to your Movescount account, the interval timer is synchronized to the watch.
When the interval timer is active, the interval icon is shown at the top of the display. 1. Hold to enter options 2s 2. 3. [...............] [...............] ACTIVATE [...............] Interval ti... [...............] 4. Interval timer On 3.18 Interval workouts You can perform guided interval workouts with your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical with the workout planner in Suunto Movescount App.
NOTE: The workout planner requires an internet connection over Wi-Fi or cellular. Carrier data fees may apply on cellular connections. The workout can be as simple or complex as you need. Define the type, duration and target for each segment. Optionally, you can add custom guidance text for the segment. After you create the workouts and re-sync your watch with the app, the workouts are available under the options menu while in a sport mode. To start a guided interval workout: 1.
4’35 /km 0.5 km Top row: current measurement according to segment target. For instance, if you defined upper and lower speed limits for the segment, then the value above the graph is your current speed. • Graph: a complete picture of the current segment. The top and bottom of the graph are the upper and lower limits for the segment. The left and right ends of the graph are the start and end of the segment. The line drawn in the graph shows your current effort relative to the segment duration and limits.
3/8 2.0 km 4’30 - 4’00 • • • Segment step Duration Target limits 3.19 Logbook The logbook stores the logs of your recorded activities. The maximum number of logs and the maximum duration of a single log depend on how much information is recorded in each activity. GPS accuracy (see 3.24.3 GPS accuracy and power saving) and using the interval timer (see 3.17 Interval timer), for example, directly impact the number and duration of logs that can be stored.
• • duration laps TIP: You can see many more details of your recorded activities in Movescount.com. To view log summary after stopping a recording: 1. Keep [Start Stop] pressed to stop and save the exercise. Alternatively, you press [Start Stop] to pause the recording. After pausing, stop by pressing [Back Lap], or continue recording by pressing [Start Stop]. After pausing and stopping the exercise, save the log by pressing [Start Stop]. If you do not want to save the log, press [Light Lock].
You can also view the summaries of all your saved exercises in the logbook. In the logbook the exercises are listed according to date and time. To view summary log in the logbook: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2. Scroll to LOGBOOK with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. Your current recovery time is shown. 3. Scroll the logs with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] and select a log with [Next]. 4. Browse the summary views of the log with [Next]. 1. 20.9 16:30 Tuesday 3. LOGBOOK 5.9 09:00 20.
3.20 Memory left indicator If more than 50 % of the logbook has not been synchronized with Movescount, Suunto Ambit3 Vertical displays a reminder when you enter the logbook. Sync your Moves Memory used 75% The reminder is not displayed once the unsynced memory is full and Suunto Ambit3 Vertical begins overwriting old logs. 3.21 Movescount Movescount.
1. Go to www.movescount.com/moveslink. 2. Download, install and open the latest version of Moveslink. To register to Movescount: 1. Go to www.movescount.com. 2. Create your account.
NOTE: The first time your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical is connected to Movescount all information (including the watch settings) is transferred from the watch to your Movescount account. The next time you connect your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical to your Movescount account, changes in settings and sport modes you make in Movescount and in the watch are automatically synchronized. 3.22 Movescount mobile app With the Suunto Movescount App, you can further enrich your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical experience.
1. Download and install Suunto Movescount App on your compatible Apple device from the iTunes App Store. The app description includes the latest compatibility information. 2. Start Suunto Movescount App and turn on Bluetooth if it is not on already. Leave the app running in the foreground. 3. On your watch, keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 4. Scroll to PAIR with [Light Lock] and select with [Next] 5. Press [Next] to select MOBILEAPP. 6.
1. Pair your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical with Suunto Movescount App if you have not done so already (see 3.22 Movescount mobile app). 2. Go to a sport mode in your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical (see 3.11 Exercising with sport modes). 3. Open Suunto Movescount App and tap MOVE. 4. Select AMBIT3 from the list and tap NEXT. 5. Start and stop your exercise recording as normal. TIP: Tap on each of the display areas on the phone – middle, upper left, upper right – to change what is displayed. 3.22.
Manual sync When automatic syncing is off, you need to manually start syncing to transfer settings or new moves. To manually sync with mobile app: 1. Ensure Suunto Movescount App is running and Bluetooth is on. 2. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu. 3. Scroll to CONNECTIVITY with [Light Lock] and select with [Next]. 4. Press [Next] to Sync now. 2. 20.9. 16:30 Tuesday 3. 4. [...............] CONNECTIVITY Sync now [...............
NOTE: Carrier data connection fees may apply when syncing between Suunto Movescount App and your Movescount account. 3.23 Multisport training You can use Suunto Ambit3 Vertical for multisport training, easily switching between different sport modes (see 3.33 Sport modes) while exercising and viewing sport-specific data during your exercise and in the log summary. You can change the sport manually during the exercise, or create a multisport mode to change sports in a specific order such as for a triathlon.
1. 2. 3. 2s Hold to channge sport [...............] Running [...............] 17’34.0 15’30 /km avg 11’05/km NOTE: Suunto Ambit3 Vertical 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]. 3.23.2 Using a multisport mode You can create your own multisport mode or use an existing default sport mode like Triathlon.
3.24 Navigating with GPS Suunto Ambit3 Vertical uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine 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 Vertical is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle. 3.24.
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. TIP: Regularly synchronize your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical with Movescount to get the latest satellite orbit data. This reduces the time needed to get the GPS fix and improves track accuracy. 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.
3.24.3 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.
3. Press [Light Lock] to scroll to Settings and press [Next]. 4. Press [Light Lock] to scroll to NOTIFICATIONS and press [Next]. 5. Toggle on/off with [Light Lock] and press [Next]. 6. Exit by keeping [Next] pressed. With notifications on, your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical gives an audible alert and displays a notification icon in the bottom row with each new event. To view notifications on your watch: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2.
want to use a different Bluetooth Smart compatible heart rate sensor. 3.26.1 Pairing PODs and HR sensors Pairing procedures may vary depending on the POD or heart rate (HR) sensor type. Please refer to the user guide for the device you are pairing with your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical before continuing. To pair a POD or heart rate sensor: 1. Activate the POD or heart rate sensor. If you are pairing a Suunto Smart Sensor, see 3.11.2 Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor. 2.
2. Tuesday 5. 4. [...............] [...............] PAIR [...............] Bike PODs [...............] PAIR 20.9 16:30 3. 2s 6. PAIR [...............] Bike POD 1 [...............] Hold belt next to device If you pair a power POD, you may need to define additional parameters in your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical.
3.26.2 Using foot POD When using a foot POD, the POD is auto calibrated by GPS at short intervals during exercise. However, the foot POD always remains the source of speed and distance when it is paired and active for the given sport mode. Foot POD auto calibration is on by default. It can be turned off in the sport mode options menu under ACTIVATE, if the foot POD is paired and is used for the selected sport mode. For more accurate speed and distance measurements, you can manually calibrate the foot POD.
Scroll with [Next] through summary views, until you reach the distance summary. Adjust the distance shown on the display to the actual distance you ran with [Start Stop] and [Light Lock]. Confirm with [Next]. 7. Confirm the POD calibration by pressing [Start Stop]. Your foot POD has now been calibrated. NOTE: If the foot POD connection was unstable during the calibration exercise, you might not be able to adjust the distance in the distance summary.
2. Stop pedaling and lift your feet off the pedals. 3. Scroll to CALIBRATE POWER POD with [Light Lock] and select with [Next]. Suunto Ambit3 Vertical starts calibrating the POD and indicates if the 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. Calibration ongoing...
1. 2. 3. Auto zero Auto zero setting... Auto zero Calibration successful 150(150) ON 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. 1. 2. 3. Slope Setting slope...
3.27 Points of interest Suunto Ambit3 Vertical includes GPS navigation which allows you to navigate to a pre-defined destination stored as a point of interest (POI). NOTE: You can also navigate when you are recording an exercise (see 3.11.7 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. Scroll to POIs (Points of interest) with [Light Lock] and select with [Next].
• your distance from the target 7. The watch informs you that you have arrived at your target. 1. 20.9 16:30 Tuesday 2. NAVIGATION [...............] [...............] NAVIGATION [...............] POIs (Poin... [...............] 4. 1 POIs 99 free 6. dst 100m Building 01 70 3. Building 01 7. At destination Building 1 5. [...............] Navigate [...............
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. dst 3.2km Building 01 While moving (>4 km/h), the watch shows you the direction 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. dst 3.
To check your location: 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. Press [Next] to select Current. 5. The watch starts searching for a GPS signal and displays GPS found after acquiring the signal. After that your current coordinates are shown on the display. TIP: You can also check your location while you are recording an exercise by keeping [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 3.27.
4. Select CURRENT or DEFINE to manually change longitude and latitude values. 5. Press [Start Stop] to save the location. 6. Select a suitable POI type for the location. Scroll through the POI types with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. Select a POI type with [Next]. 7. Select a suitable name for the location. Scroll through the name options with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock]. Select a name with [Next]. 8. Press [Start Stop] to save the POI.
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. Press [Start Stop] to confirm. 3.28 Recovery Your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical provides two indicators for following your need to recover after training: recovery time and recovery status. 3.28.
Because recovery time is an estimation only, the accumulated hours are counted down steadily regardless of your fitness level or other individual factors. If you are very fit, you may recover faster than estimated. On the other hand, if you have the flu, for example, your recovery may be slower than estimated. To get an accurate indication of your actual recovery state, we recommend using one of the recover tests (see 3.28.2 Recovery status). 3.28.
Result Explanation 21-50 Recovering. Train easy. 0-20 Not recovered. Rest to recover. NOTE: Values below 50% measured on several consecutive days indicate an increased need to rest. Test calibration Both the sleep test and quick test need to be calibrated in order to provide accurate results. The calibration tests define what 'fully recovered' means for your body. With each calibration test, your watch adjusts the results scale of the test to match your unique heart rate variability.
3.28.2.1 Quick recovery test The quick recovery test, powered by Firstbeat, is an alternative way to measure your recovery status. The sleep recovery test is a more accurate method to measure your recovery status. But for some individuals, wearing a heart rate sensor throughout the night may not be feasible. The quick recovery test only takes a few minutes. For best results, you should lie down, stay relaxed, and not move around during the test.
5. Wait for the test to complete. 02’52 Relax When the test is complete, scroll through the results with [Next] and [Back Lap]. 75% Recovered 48 Lowest HR If the lowest heart rate during the test is below your rest heart rate defined in Movescount, your rest heart rate is updated the next time you sync with Movescount. NOTE: The results of this test do not impact your accumulated recovery time. 3.28.2.
You need to perform three tests while you are feeling well recovered and have no accumulated recovery time to calibrate the test algorithm. The calibration tests do not need to be done in sequence. During the calibration period, you may get results that are higher or lower than expected. These results are indicated in the watch as your estimated recovery status until the calibration is completed. To perform a sleep recovery test: 1. Put on your heart rate belt and ensure the electrodes are moist. 2.
NOTE: The sleep recovery test requires at least two hours of good heart rate data to produce results. The results of this test do not impact your accumulated recovery time. 3.29 Routes 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 Vertical and upload it to Movescount (see 3.11.5 Recording tracks). To add a route: 1. Go to www.movescount.com and log in. 2.
4. Sync your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical with Movescount using Suunto Movescount App (manually start sync, see 3.22.2 Syncing with mobile app) or by using Moveslink and the supplied USB cable. 3.29.1 Navigating a route You can navigate a route you have transferred to your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical from Movescount or a track saved in your logbook. If you are using the compass for the first time, you need to calibrate it (see 3.8.1 Calibrating compass).
Forwards Direction Backwards 7. Start navigating. The watch informs you when you are approaching the beginning of the route. Approaching BEGIN 10 km 10 km 8. The watch informs you when you have arrived at your destination. TIP: You can also start navigating while recording an activity (see 3.11.7 Navigating during exercise). 3.29.2 During navigation While navigating, press [View] to scroll the following views: 1.
2. Zoomed-in view of the route; by default, the zoomed-in view scale is 100 m (0.06 mi), but this may be larger if you are far away from the route. You can change the map orientation of the zoomed-in view in the watch settings under GENERAL » Map. The options are: • Heading up: Displays the track with your heading pointing up. • North up: Displays the track with north pointing up. 3.
NOTE: In the full track view north is always upwards. Ascent profile view The ascent profile view shows you the following information: 1. Accumulated ascent 2. Real-time altitude profile graph 3. Remaining ascent 1. asc asc 220m 2. 844m 3. 3.30 Running performance level Running performance level is a combined measurement of your physical fitness and your running efficiency, powered by Firstbeat.
production. VO2max is the most important single denominator of endurance performance of an athlete. In addition, research has indicated that VO2max is also an important measure for health and wellbeing. At optimum running efficiency, your running performance level corresponds to your real VO2max (ml/kg/min). Running efficiency Running performance level also takes into account running efficiency, a measurement of your running technique.
During a run Your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical provides real-time running performance feedback during your run. The real-time feedback is available as a graph display in the default Running sport mode. You can add this graph to any sport mode that uses the running activity type. The real-time difference (see below) can also be used as a data field in your custom running sport modes. During your run, the graph display shows your four data points, as illustrated below. 3. diff +3% 5.35 km 2. 1. 4. 1.
Interpreting the results If you are new to running or just haven't been out for a while, your running performance may be quite low at first. But as your physical fitness and running technique improve, you should see a corresponding increase in running performance. Over a 4-20 week period, you may see an increase in running performance level up to 20%. If your running performance level is already good, it is difficult to improve further.
3.31 Service menu To access the service menu, keep [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] pressed simultaneously until the watch enters the service menu. 11s 11s Hold to enter service The service menu includes the following items: • INFO: o BLE: shows the current Bluetooth Smart version. o Version: shows the current software and hardware version. • 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: 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. To reset GPS: 1. In the service menu, scroll to ACTION with [Light Lock] and enter with [Next]. 2. Press [Light Lock] to scroll to GPS reset and enter with [Next]. 3.
1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu or press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2. Browse to the menu item to which you want to create a shortcut. 3. Keep [View] pressed to create the shortcut. NOTE: Shortcuts cannot be created to all possible menu items, such as individual logs. In other modes, keeping [View] pressed accesses predefined shortcuts. For example, when the compass is active, you can access the compass settings by keeping [View] pressed. 3.
Custom sport modes A custom sport mode can contain 1 to 8 different sport mode displays. You can choose which data appears on each display from a comprehensive list. You can customize, for example, sports-specific heart rate limits, what PODs to search for, or the recording interval to optimize accuracy and battery duration. Any sport mode with GPS activated can also use the QUICK NAVIGATION option. By default, this option is off.
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. 1. Lap 0 00’00.0 00’00.0 3. Lap 2 00’20.0 00’10.0 2. 2. Lap 1 Lap 1 00’10.0 00’10.0 00’10.0 00’10.0 4. Lap 0 2s 00’00.0 00’00.
If you no longer want to see the stopwatch display, deactivate the stopwatch. To deactivate the stopwatch: 1. Press [Start Stop] to enter the start menu. 2. Scroll to DISPLAYS with [Light Lock] and press [Next]. 3. Scroll to End stopwatch with [Light Lock] and press [Next]. 3.35 Suunto Apps Suunto Apps allow you to further customize your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical. Visit Suunto App Zone in Movescount to find Apps, such as various timers and counters, available for your use.
3.36 Swimming You can use your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical for recording swimming exercises in a pool or openwater. When used together with the Suunto Smart Sensor, you can also record your heart rate while you are swimming. The heart rate data is automatically uploaded to your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical once you get out of the water. 3.36.1 Pool swimming When using the pool swimming sport mode, Suunto Ambit3 Vertical measures your swimming speed based on the pool length.
1. 20.9. 16:30 Tuesday 4. Pool size 25m 2. 3. [...............] [...............] EXERCISE [...............] Pool swim... [...............] 5. dst 0 m 00’20 /25m int 0’00 /100m 3.36.2 Swimming styles You can teach your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical to recognize your swimming style. After teaching the swimming styles, Suunto Ambit3 Vertical detects them automatically when you start swimming. To teach swimming styles: 1.
4. Scroll the swimming style options with [Light Lock] and [Start Stop]. Select a suitable swimming style with [Next]. You can exit the setting and continue your exercise by selecting END. The available swimming style options are: • FLY (butterfly) • BACK (backstroke) • BREAST (breaststroke) • FREE (freestyle) 5. Swim the pool length in the swimming style you selected.in 6. After you have finished swimming, press [Start Stop] to save the style.
1. Hold to enter options 4. Teach next style Fly 2. 2s 3. [...............] [...............] SWIMMING [...............] Teach sw... [...............] 5. Swim 50 m butterfly 6. Yes Save style? No 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.
3.36.3 Swimming drills You can do swimming drills any time during your swimming workout. If you do a drill with a swimming style that the watch does not detect as swimming (for example, using only your legs), you can add the pool length manually for each drill to keep your total distance correct. 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, keep [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 2.
3. Scroll to Openwater swim with [Light Lock] and select with [Next]. 4. Wait for the watch to notify that a GPS signal has been found. 5. Press [Start Stop] to start recording your swimming log. 1. 20.9 16:30 Tuesday 4. Later GPS Searching...100% 2. 3. [...............] [...............] EXERCISE [...............] Openwater... [...............] 5. dst 0.00 km 00’20 /25m avg 0’00 /100m TIP: Press [Back Lap] to add laps manually during the swim. 3.
• • • top row: date middle row: time bottom row: change with [View] to show additional information such as weekday, dual time, and battery level. 20.9. 20.9. 20.9. 16:30 16:30 16:30 Tuesday 12 17:30 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].
3. Go back to the previous menu with [Back Lap], or keep [Next] pressed to exit. 1. 2. 3. Hours Hold to exit Time/date [...............] Time [...............] 2s 16 :30 3.37.1 Alarm clock You can use your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical 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.
1. 2-3. Time/date 4. Alarm [...............] Alarm off [...............] Off Hold to exit OO:00 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 five minutes until you stop it. You can snooze up to 12 times for a total of one hour. • Select Stop by pressing [Start Stop].
3.37.2 Time syncing Your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical time can be updated through your mobile phone, computer (Moveslink) or GPS time. If you have paired your watch with the Suunto Movescount App, time and time zone are automatically synced with your mobile phone. When you connect your watch to the computer with the USB cable, Moveslink by default updates your watch time and date according to the computer clock. This feature can be turned off in the Moveslink settings.
NOTE: GPS timekeeping corrects the time accurately, if it is less than 7.5 minutes wrong. If the time is wrong more than that, GPS timekeeping corrects it to the closest 15 minutes. 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. 3.
To track back during exercise: 1. While you are in a sport mode that uses GPS, keep [Next] pressed to enter 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. For more information about route navigation, see 3.29.1 Navigating a route. Track back can also be used from the logbook with exercises that include GPS data.
To start a planned move: 1. Press [Next] to check your watch to see if you have a planned target for the day. 2. If you have multiple planned moves for the day, press [View] to see each move target. Today 1/2 Today 2/2 75 min 30 km Running 240 min 3. Press [Start Stop] to start a planned move or press [Next] again to return to TIME mode.
When your target is complete or you have a rest day, future targets are indicated by weekday if the next planned move is within a week or by date of it is more than a week away: Friday 13.
4 CARE AND SUPPORT 4.1 Handling guidelines Handle the unit with care – do not knock or drop it. Under normal circumstances the watch does not require servicing. After use, rinse it with fresh water, mild soap, and carefully clean the housing with a moist soft cloth or chamois. Use only original Suunto accessories - damage caused by nonoriginal accessories is not covered by warranty. TIP: Remember to register your Suunto Ambit3 Vertical at www.suunto.com/support to get personalized support. 4.
• • • • • • • never use the device for other than intended use. contact an authorized Suunto service, distributor or retailer for any repairs. keep the device clean from dirt and sand. never attempt to open the case yourself. avoid subjecting the device to rapid air and water temperature changes. always clean your device with fresh water if subjected to salt water. never knock or drop the device. 4.
100% 20.9 76-100% 16:30 51-75% Tuesday 26-50% 30sec <10% <2% 0-25% 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. TIP: Go to Movescount to change the GPS fix interval of your sport modes to save battery life. For more information, see 3.24.3 GPS accuracy and power saving. 4.
1. 2. 3. 4. 4.5 Getting support To get additional support, visit www.suunto.com/support. There you will find a comprehensive range of support materials, including Questions and Answers and instruction videos. You can also post questions directly to Suunto or email/call Suunto support professionals. There are also many how-to videos on the Suunto YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/MovesCountbySuunto. We recommend registering your product to get the best personalized support from Suunto.
Alternatively, send us an email to support@suunto.com. Please include the product name, serial number and a detailed description of the issue. Suunto’s qualified customer support staff will help you and, if needed, troubleshoot your product during the call.
5 REFERENCE 5.1 Technical specifications 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: 74 g (2.
Compass • resolution: 1 degree (18 mils) GPS • • technology: SiRF star V resolution: 1 m (3 ft) 5.2 Compliance 5.2.1 CE Suunto Oy hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 5.2.2 FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
5.3 Trademark Suunto Ambit3 Vertical, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 5.4 Patent notice This product is protected by pending patent applications and their corresponding national rights: US 13/827,418, US 13/691,876, US 13/833,755, US 13/744,493, US 14/331,268, US 7,271,774, US 12/990,005, US 14/110,172, US 7,330,752, WO2015036651, US 14/195,670, US 13/794,468, US 14/839,928, US 14/882,487.
The Warranty Period is one (1) year for accessories including but not limited to wireless sensors and transmitters, chargers, cables, rechargeable batteries, straps, bracelets and hoses. Exclusions and Limitations This Limited Warranty does not cover: 1.
4. has been exposed to chemicals including but not limited to sunscreen and mosquito repellents. Access to Suunto warranty service You must provide proof of purchase to access Suunto warranty service. For instructions how to obtain warranty service, visit www.suunto.com/warranty, contact your local authorized Suunto retailer, or call Suunto Contact Center.
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INDEX 3 3D distance, 12 A activity monitor recovery time, 15 alarm clock, 101 snooze, 101 ascent history, 13 auto calibration, 65 autopause, 16 autoscroll, 16 B backlight, 17 brightness, 17 mode, 17 battery charging, 109 bearing bearing lock, 23 bike POD, 62 button lock, 18 buttons, 8 C calibrating compass, 20 foot POD, 65 power POD, 66 care, 108 charging, 9 compass, 19 bearing lock, 23 calibrating, 20 declination, 21 during exercise, 34 countdown timer, 25 current location, 71 D display invert display
sport modes, 27 starting exercise, 30 F find back, 35 firmware, 36 foot POD, 62, 65 auto calibration, 65 FusedAlti, 36 FusedSpeed, 37 G GPS, 58 GPS signal, 58 GPS accuracy, 61 GPS timekeeping, 103 grids, 59 H handling, 108 heart rate belt, 27 pairing, 63 heart rate memory, 27 heart rate sensor, 27, 62 I icons, 40 interval timer, 43 L laps, 32 122 logbook, 47 M memory left indicator, 50 menu shortcut, 89 menus, 8 Movescount, 50, 52 Suunto App, 93 Suunto App Designer, 93 Suunto App Zone, 93 Moveslink,
Planned moves, 105 POD, 62 pairing, 63 point of interest (POI) adding current location, 72 deleting, 73 navigating, 69 position formats, 59 power POD, 66 auto zero, 66 calibrating, 66 Power POD, 62 Q Quick recovery test, 77 R recording tracks, 32 recovery, 74 recovery status, 75 recovery test, 75 recovery time, 74 route navigating, 81 routes adding a route, 80 deleting a route, 80 running performance, 84 S second display, 53 service menu, 88 settings, 11 adjust settings, 11 GPS timekeeping, 103 shortcut
T time, 99 alarm clock, 101 GPS timekeeping, 103 timers countdown timer, 25 tones, 104 Track back, 104 Training program, 105 V vibration, 104 124
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