SUUNTO Vector HR - Manual (Page 34)

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CHaPTeR 4 alTIMeTeR Mode
The Suunto Wristop Computer Altimeter function provides the user with:
• an adjustable unit of measure either meter or feet: meter ranging from -500 to 9,000; ft ranging -1,600 to 29,500;
• a resolution of 5m or 10ft;
• a display update on the rate of vertical movement in intervals of one second for 3 minutes, then every 10 seconds or less;
• a difference measurement function allowing zeroing of the altimeter for following vertical progress between stages;
• an automatic 24-hour memory in one hour intervals showing altitude and vertical ascent/descent rate; and
• a logbook of recordings storing total vertical ascent/descent, average vertical ascent/descent rate, number of runs (e.g. skied),
duration of log, as well as minimum, maximum and average heart rate during log, and time spent in, above and below target heart
rate zone.
To view and use the Altimeter function:
check the mode Indicator arrow. If the mode arrow is not on altI, press the [mode] button until the arrow is directly below altI.
In the altImeter mode (Fig. 21):
• Field 1 displays the vertical ascent or descent rate;
• Field 2 displays the current altitude in increments of 5 meters or 10 feet (depending on the unit of measure selected); and
• field 3 displays the current time or the current heart rate if the transmitter is worn.
• the outer circumference graphically displays the altitude in hundreds of meters or feet over a full thousand where one complete
circle is equivalent to 000.
note: In order for the hrm feature to be activated the user must be wearing the transmitter belt around his/her chest. the hrm indicator
in the lower right section of the lcd flashes according to the measured heart rate (beats/minute). refer to Section 2 heart rate monitor
for details in setting and activiting this feature.
When wearing the belt, the current time can be viewed for 10 seconds by pressing the [+] button. If the belt is not worn, the current time
is shown on the bottom row (field 3), in place of the heart rate.
Important note: In order to set the altitude in the altimeter mode, the altitude must be known. that information can be found by
utilizing a topographical map identifying the current location with the associated altitude marked. the user can then proceed and follow
the instructions, setting the altimeter, provided in the section below.