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SUUNTO AMBIT3 SPORT 2.5
USER GUIDE
2020-10-20

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  • Page 1 SUUNTO AMBIT3 SPORT 2.5 USER GUIDE 2020-10-20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.8.1. Adjusting display contrast....................15 3.8.2. Inverting display color....................... 15 3.9. Exercising with sport modes......................15 3.9.1. Using Suunto Smart Sensor....................15 3.9.2. Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor..................16 3.9.3. Starting an exercise......................17 3.9.4. During exercise........................17 3.9.5. Recording tracks......................... 18 3.9.6. Making laps.......................... 18 3.9.7.
  • Page 3 3.26. Service menu..........................42 3.27. Shortcuts............................42 3.28. Sport modes..........................43 3.29. Stopwatch............................43 3.30. Suunto app............................44 3.30.1. Syncing with mobile app....................45 3.31. Suunto Apps..........................45 3.32. Swimming............................45 3.32.1. Pool swimming........................45 3.32.2. Swimming styles......................46 3.32.3. Swimming drills........................ 47 3.32.4. Openwater swimming....................47 3.33.
  • Page 4 Suunto Ambit3 Sport 5.1. Technical specifications........................ 53 5.2. Compliance............................. 54 5.2.1. CE............................54 5.2.2. FCC compliance........................ 54 5.2.3. ISED REGULATORY COMPLIANCE................54 5.2.4. NOM-121-SCT1-2009......................55 5.3. Trademark............................55 5.4. Patent notice...........................55 5.5. International Limited Warranty....................55 5.6. Copyright............................56...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Lock] pressed until the values start to scroll faster. 2.2. Set up Your Suunto Ambit3 Sport wakes up automatically when you attach it to your computer or a USB charger using the supplied USB cable. To start using your sports watch:...

  • Page 7: Adjusting Settings

    3. Press [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] to scroll to the desired language and press [Next] to select. 4. Pair with Suunto app (see 3.30. Suunto app) by pressing [Start Stop] or skip by pressing [Next] . 5. 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.
  • Page 8 Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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. Press [Start Stop] and [Light Lock] to adjust the setting values.

  • Page 9: Features

    3. Features 3.1. Activity monitoring In addition to the recovery time shown in your exercise log, Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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.

  • Page 10: Autoscroll

    Toggle: The backlight turns on when you press [Light Lock] and stays on until you press [Light Lock] again. Your Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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 »...

  • Page 11: Button Lock

    You can change the button lock behavior in the watch settings under GENERAL » Tones/ display » Button lock. Your Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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: •...

  • Page 12: Calibrating Compass

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport ˚ The compass switches to power saving mode after one minute. Reactivate it with [Start Stop] . 3.6.1. Calibrating compass If you have not used the compass before, you must first calibrate it. Turn and tilt the watch in multiple directions until the watch beeps, indicating calibration is complete.

  • Page 13: Setting Bearing Lock

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport Orienteering maps, however, are drawn in relation to magnetic north. This means that when you are using orienteering maps you need to turn the declination correction off by setting the declination value to 0 degrees. To set the declination value: 1.

  • Page 14: Countdown Timer

    TIP: You can pause/continue the countdown by pressing [Start Stop] . 3.8. Displays Your Suunto Ambit3 Sport comes with several different features, such as compass (see 3.6. Compass) and stopwatch (see 3.29. Stopwatch), that are handled as displays that can be viewed by pressing [Next] .

  • Page 15: Adjusting Display Contrast

    3.8.1. Adjusting display contrast Increase or decrease the display contrast of your Suunto Ambit3 Sport in the watch settings. To adjust the display contrast: 1. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.

  • Page 16: Putting On 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. 3. - 4. SUUNTO...

  • Page 17: Starting An Exercise

    0’00 3.9.4. During exercise Suunto Ambit3 Sport gives you a wealth of information during your exercise. The information varies depending on the sport mode you have selected (see 3.28. Sport modes). You get even more information, if you use a heart rate belt and GPS during exercise.

  • Page 18: Recording Tracks

    Depending on the sport mode you have selected, your Suunto Ambit3 Sport allows you to record various information during exercise. If your sport mode has GPS enabled, Suunto Ambit3 Sport also records your track during your exercise. You can view the track in Suunto app as part of the recorded exercise.

  • Page 19: Using Compass During Exercise

    3.11. Firmware updates You can update your Suunto Ambit3 Sport software through Suuntolink. Make sure to sync your watch with Suunto app before you update the software, all logs will be deleted from the watch during the update. To update your Suunto Ambit3 Sport software: 1.

  • Page 20: Fusedspeed

    If you temporarily lose the GPS signal, for example, Suunto Ambit3 Sport is able to continue showing accurate speed readings with the help of the GPS calibrated accelerometer.

  • Page 21: Icons

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport 3.13. Icons SUUNTO The following icons are displayed in Suunto Ambit3 Sport: alarm battery Bluetooth activity button lock button press indicators chronograph current display down/decrease GPS signal strength heart rate incoming call interval timer message/notification missed call...

  • Page 22: 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 Sport to your Movescount account, the interval timer is synchronized to the watch.

  • Page 23: Logbook

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport NOTE: If you do not set the number of repetitions for the intervals in Movescount, the interval timer continues until it has been repeated 99 times. You can set an interval timer for each sport included in a multisport mode (see 3.18.2. Using a multisport mode).

  • Page 24: Memory Left Indicator

    If the log includes multiple laps, you can view lap-specific information by pressing [View] . 3.16. Memory left indicator If more than 50 % of the logbook has not been synchronized with Suunto app, Suunto Ambit3 Sport displays a reminder when you enter the logbook.

  • Page 25: Movescount

    2. Scroll the list of sport mode options with [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] . 3. Select a suitable sport mode with [Next] . Suunto Ambit3 Sport continues recording the log and the data for the selected sport mode.

  • Page 26: Using A Multisport Mode

    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 Sport is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle.

  • Page 27: Gps Grids And Position Formats

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport TIP: Regularly synchronize your Suunto Ambit3 Sport with Suunto app to get the latest satellite orbit data (GPS optimization). 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.

  • Page 28: Gps Accuracy And Power Saving

    Off: no GPS fix • 3.20. Notifications If you have paired your watch with Suunto app, you can receive notifications such as incoming calls and text messages on your watch. When a notification arrives, a pop-up appears on the watch.

  • Page 29: Pairing Pods And Hr Sensors

    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 3.9.2. Putting on Suunto Smart Sensor. 2. Keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.

  • Page 30: Using Foot Pod

    POD cadence. 3.21.3. Calibrating power PODs and slope Suunto Ambit3 Sport automatically calibrates your power POD when it finds the POD. You can also calibrate the power POD manually at any time during an exercise. To manually calibrate a power POD: 1.

  • Page 31: Points Of Interest

    Calibration successful ongoing... 120(150) If your power POD has an auto zero feature, you can turn this on/off through your Suunto Ambit3 Sport. To set auto zero on/off: 1. After the calibration is completed, press [Start Stop] . 2. Set auto zero On/Off with [Light Lock] and accept with [Next] .
  • Page 32 Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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) using [Light Lock] and select with [Next] .

  • Page 33: Checking Your Location

    [Next] pressed to access the options menu. 3.22.2. Adding your location as a POI Suunto Ambit3 Sport allows you to save your current location or define a location as a POI. You can navigate to a saved POI anytime, for example, during your exercise.

  • Page 34: Recovery

    5. Scroll to Delete with [Start Stop] . Select with [Next] . 6. Press [Start Stop] to confirm. 3.23. Recovery Your Suunto Ambit3 Sport provides two indicators for following your need to recover after training: recovery time and recovery status. 3.23.1. Recovery time Recovery time is an estimate in hours of how long your body needs to recuperate after training.
  • Page 35 Suunto Ambit3 Sport Result Explanation 51-80 Recovered. OK to train up to hard intensity. 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.
  • Page 36 Suunto Ambit3 Sport 5. Wait for the test to complete. 02’52 Relax When the test is complete, scroll through the results with [Next] and [Back Lap] . Recovered 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.

  • Page 37: Routes

    [Start Stop] or [Light Lock] . Accept with [Next] . 7. If you selected a waypoint in the middle of the route, Suunto Ambit3 Sport prompts you to select the direction of the navigation. Press [Start Stop] to select Forwards or [Light Lock] to select Backwards.
  • Page 38 Suunto Ambit3 Sport NAVIGATION 20.9 [....] [....] 16:30 NAVIGATION Routes [....] [....] Tuesday Routes 1 routes Route01 (3.. Navigate View Route01 Forwards Direction BEGIN Found WP01 Backwards Approaching BEGIN Continue to WP01 At destination To skip a waypoint on a route: 1.

  • Page 39: During Navigation

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport 3. Scroll to Skip waypoint with [Start Stop] and select with [Next] . The watch skips the waypoint and starts navigating directly to the next waypoint on the route. NAVIGATION [....] [....] NAVIGATION Skip wayp... [....] [....] BEGIN 3.24.2.

  • Page 40: Running Performance Level

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport (1) arrow pointing to the direction of the next waypoint • (2) your distance to the next waypoint • (3) the next waypoint you are headed towards • WP01 WP01 3.25. Running performance level Running performance level is a combined measurement of your physical fitness and your running efficiency, powered by Firstbeat.
  • Page 41 Suunto Ambit3 Sport During a run Your Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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.

  • Page 42: Service Menu

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport 3.26. Service menu To access the service menu, keep [Back Lap] and [Start Stop] pressed simultaneously until the watch enters the service menu. Hold to enter service The service menu includes the following items: INFO: • BLE: shows the current Bluetooth Smart version •...

  • Page 43: Sport Modes

    When you select POI or Route, you get a pop-up list of the POIs or routes you have defined in your watch at the start of your exercise. You can transfer up to 10 different sport modes created in Movescount to your Suunto Ambit3 Sport.

  • Page 44: Suunto App

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport. To pair your watch with Suunto app: 1. Download and install Suunto app on your compatible mobile device from the App Store, Google Play in addition to several popular app stores in China.

  • Page 45: Syncing With Mobile App

    3.32.1. Pool swimming When using the pool swimming sport mode, Suunto Ambit3 Sport measures your swimming speed based on the pool length. Each pool length creates a lap that is shown in Suunto app.

  • Page 46: Swimming Styles

    /25m int 0’00 /100m 3.32.2. Swimming styles You can teach your Suunto Ambit3 Sport to recognize your swimming style. After teaching the swimming styles, Suunto Ambit3 Sport detects them automatically when you start swimming. To teach swimming styles: 1. While you are in the Pool swimming sport mode, keep [Next] pressed to enter the options menu.

  • Page 47: Swimming Drills

    5. To end the drill, go back to SWIMMING in the options menu and select End drill. 3.32.4. Openwater swimming When using the openwater swimming mode, Suunto Ambit3 Sport measures your swimming speed using GPS and shows you real-time data during the swim.

  • Page 48: Time

    /25m Searching...100% avg 0’00 /100m TIP: Press [Back Lap] to add laps manually during the swim. 3.33. Time The time display on your Suunto Ambit3 Sport shows the following information: top row: date • middle row: time • bottom row: change with [View] to show additional information such as weekday, dual •...

  • Page 49: Alarm Clock

    NOTE: When snoozing, the alarm icon blinks in the TIME display. 3.33.2. Time syncing Your Suunto Ambit3 Sport time can be updated through your mobile phone, computer (Suuntolink) or GPS time. When you connect your watch to the computer with the USB cable, Suuntolink by default...

  • Page 50: Track Back

    3. Go back to the settings with [Back Lap] , or keep [Next] pressed to exit. 3.34. Track back With Track back, you can retrace your route at any point during an exercise. Suunto Ambit3 Sport creates temporary waypoints to guide you back to your starting point.

  • Page 51: Care And Support

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport is water resistant to 50 meters/164 feet/5 bar. The meter value relates to an actual diving depth and is tested in the water pressure used in the course of the Suunto water resistance test. This means you can use the watch for swimming and snorkeling, but it should not be used for any form of diving.

  • Page 52: Replacing Smart Sensor Battery

    TIP: Go to Movescount to change the GPS fix interval of your sport modes to save battery life. For more information, see 3.19.3. GPS accuracy and power saving. 4.4. Replacing Smart Sensor battery The Suunto Smart Sensor uses a 3-Volt lithium cell (CR 2025). To replace the battery: 1. Remove the sensor from the belt strap.

  • Page 53: Reference

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport 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 •...

  • Page 54: Compliance

    Suunto Ambit3 Sport 5.2. Compliance 5.2.1. CE Hereby, Suunto Oy, declares that the radio equipment type OW143 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.suunto.com/EUconformity.

  • Page 55: Nom-121-Sct1-2009

    Transmitters, Dive Transmitters, Dive Mechanical Instruments, and Mechanical Precision Instruments unless otherwise specified. The Warranty Period is one (1) year for accessories including but not limited to Suunto chest straps, watch straps, chargers, cables, rechargeable batteries, bracelets and hoses. The Warranty Period is five (5) years for failures attributable to the depth measurement (pressure) sensor on Suunto Dive Computers.

  • Page 56: Copyright

    Suunto knew of the likelihood of such damages. Suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service.
  • Page 57 GPS accuracy..........28 stopwatch............ 43 GPS signal........... 26 Suunto app.......... 44, 45 GPS timekeeping........49 Suunto Smart Sensor......15 , 16 grids.............. 27 swimming........45, 46, 47 handling............51 switching sport modes manually..25 heart rate belt........15 , 29 syncing............
  • Page 58 +41 44 580 9988 UK (24/7) +44 20 360 805 34 USA (24/7) +1 855 258 0900 Manufacturer: Suunto Oy Tammiston kauppatie 7 A, FI-01510 Vantaa FINLAND © Suunto Oy 10/2020 Suunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy. All Rights reserved.

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