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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 6
1.1 CHECKLIST .................................................................................................... 6
1.2 CAREAND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 6
1.3 WATER RESISTANCE .................................................................................... 6
1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................................................................7
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO M9 .......................................................................... 8
2.1 DISPLAY ...................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Mode Indicator ................................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Battery Indicator .............................................................................. 8
2.1.3 Alarm Symbol ................................................................................... 8
2.1.4 GPS Activity and Accuracy Bar Display ......................................... 8
2.2 BUTTONS ...................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Short and Long Press ..................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Start/Data Button.............................................................................. 9
2.2.3 Stop/Cancel Button .......................................................................... 9
2.2.4 Enter Button ...................................................................................10
2.2.5 Arrow Buttons ...............................................................................10
2.2.6 Key Lock ........................................................................................ 11
2.3 MENUS .......................................................................................................12
2.3.1 Basic Menu Structure ....................................................................12
2.3.2 Navigating in Menus ......................................................................13
2.4 Understanding GPS ....................................................................................13
2.4.1Overview ........................................................................................13
2.4.2 Line-of-sight Needed .....................................................................14
2.4.3 Accuracy .......................................................................................14
2.4.4 GPS Usage ....................................................................................14
2.4.5 Versatility .......................................................................................15
3. MODES
..............................................................................................................16
3.1 GENERALINFORMATION ............................................................................16
3.2 TIME MODE .................................................................................................16
3.2.1 Main Display ...................................................................................16
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3.2.2 Stopwatch .....................................................................................17
3.2.3 Function Menu ...............................................................................17
3.2.4 Alarm ..............................................................................................17
3.2.5 Time/Date .......................................................................................18
3.2.6 General ..........................................................................................20
3.2.7 Units ...............................................................................................22
3.3 WEATHER MODE .........................................................................................26
3.3.1 Main Display...................................................................................26
3.3.2 Function Menu ...............................................................................26
3.3.3 Barometric Memory ......................................................................26
3.3.4 Weather Alarm ...............................................................................27
3.4 COMPASS MODE.........................................................................................28
3.4.1 Main Display...................................................................................28
3.4.2 Function Menu ...............................................................................28
3.4.3 Calibrate .........................................................................................29
3.4.4 Declination .....................................................................................31
3.5 SAILING MODE ............................................................................................32
3.5.1 Main Display...................................................................................32
3.5.2 Function Menu ...............................................................................34
3.5.3 Tracking .........................................................................................34
3.5.4 Tracks ............................................................................................35
3.5.5 Race...............................................................................................36
3.6 NAVIGATION MODE ....................................................................................36
3.6.1 Main Display...................................................................................36
3.6.2 Function Menu ...............................................................................37
3.6.3 Navigate .........................................................................................37
3.6.4 Routes............................................................................................38
3.6.5 Race...............................................................................................42
3.7 RACING MODE ............................................................................................43
3.7.1 Main Display...................................................................................43
3.7.2 Function menu ...............................................................................46
3.8 FUNCTION MENU .........................................................................................52
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3.8.1 GPS ................................................................................................52
3.8.2 MOB ...............................................................................................53
3.8.3 Memory Point .................................................................................54
3.8.4 POSITION .......................................................................................55
3.8.5 WINDdir ..........................................................................................56
4.ADDITIONALFEATURES ........................................................................................57
4.1 PC INTERFACE .............................................................................................57
4.1.1 Transferring Data ..........................................................................57
4.2 SUUNTO SAIL MANAGER ................................................................58
4.2.1 Suunto Sail Manager Features ......................................................58
4.2.2 Changing the Suunto M9 Settings .................................................59
4.3 SUUNTOSPORTS.COM ...............................................................................60
4.3.1 System Requirements ...................................................................60
4.3.2 SuuntoSports.com Sections ..........................................................60
5. TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................63
6. GPS DATUM LISTING .............................................................................................64
7. GLOSSARY .........................................................................................................72
8. COPYRIGHTANDTRADEMARK NOTICE...............................................................75
9. CE COMPLIANCE ...................................................................................................76
10. LIMITS OF LIABILITYAND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE ............................................76
11. DISCLAIMER .......................................................................................................77
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, your newly purchased Suunto M9 is designed to provide years of
enjoyment in your sailing activities.
Suunto M9 is a reliable high precision electronic instrument intended for recreational use.
NOTE: Suunto M9 should not be substituted for acquiring measurements that require
professional or industrial precision.
1.1 CHECKLIST
After purchasing this instrument, make sure the package contains the following items:
• Suunto M9
• Docking Station
• Charger
• PC-interface cable
• CD containing the Suunto Sail Manager software and Suunto M9 instruction manual
• Suunto M9 Quick Guide
Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the resale agent who sold
you the package.
1.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble
or service your Suunto M9. Protect your Suunto M9 from shocks, extreme heat and
prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, your Suunto M9 should be stored
in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.
Suunto M9 can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If there are
stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose Suunto
M9 to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect
repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the unit’s seals, case and finish.
Keep the PC interface pins clean with e.g. a toothbrush. Make sure the area around the
sensor is kept free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor opening.
1.3 WATER RESISTANCE
Suunto M9 is water resistance-tested up to 10 bar (equivalent of 100 m/330ft depth)
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and therefore it should not be used to obtain data under water. Do not push the buttons
under water.
NOTE: Large amounts of water or dirt under the cover of Suunto M9 may disturb the
satellite signal reception.
1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY
Suunto M9 is equipped with an internal rechargeable battery. You can recharge the
battery approximately 500 times. The life expectancy of a single charge depends on
the use of the GPS, Compass and data storage functions. When the battery level
indicator on the display reaches the red zone, the battery voltage is low. When this
occurs, you should recharge the battery. However, extremely cold weather af-
fects the battery voltage even when the battery is still fully opera-
tional.
If the battery warning indicator is activated in tem-
peratures above 10°C (50°F), recharge the bat-
tery.
Do not attempt to change the battery, as this will
void warranty. Take the Suunto M9 to an author-
ized Suunto dealer for a battery change.
You can charge the battery with either 110V or
220 V mains charger (depending on the area of
purchase), with a car cigarette lighter charger
(optional) or with a 9 V battery.
To charge the battery:
1. Place Suunto M9 on the docking station with the
display facing up.
2. Plug the charger in the docking station. Plug the
charger in an electric outlet.
3. When the battery indicator shows a full battery, dis-
connect the charger from the electric outlet. Suunto
M9 is now ready for use.
NOTE: Heavy use of the GPS, backlight and compass
will significantly reduce the battery life.
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2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO M9
2.1 DISPLAY
2.1.1 Mode Indicator
On the left side of the display there is a mode indicator that shows the currently active
mode. The mode indicator displays the modes from the top down in the following order:
TIME, WEATHER, COMPASS, SAILING and NAVIGATION. The active mode is indicated
by the moving segment next to the indicator bar. When the RACING mode is active, both
the SAILING and the NAVIGATION segments are displayed.
2.1.2 Battery Indicator
On the right side of the display there is a battery indicator that
shows the battery voltage. When the indicator is in the red
zone, the battery needs recharging. When the battery is be-
ing recharged, the battery indicator moves up continuously
until the battery is full, and the indicator is shown in full length.
2.1.3. Alarm Symbol
If a regular alarm or a Baro Alarm is activated, a rectangular
symbol is displayed at the right side of the lower horizontal
dot line.
2.1.4. GPS Activity and Accuracy Bar Display
When the GPS is set on, a dot bar display appears on the
upper horizontal dot line of the display.
When the GPS is on but does not have
a fix, an empty rectangular dot is dis-
played. When the GPS has a fix, 1 to 5
filled rectangular dots are displayed.
The amount depends on the fix quality.
More dots represent better satellite
coverage and signal reception.
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2.2 BUTTONS
2.2.1 Short and Long Press
The buttons may have different functions depending on how long you press them.
The ordinary press or short press means that the button is pressed quickly.
The long press means that the button is pressed for more than 2 seconds.
2.2.2 Start/Data Button
Short Press
• In the Time mode, it starts the timing and records the split times.
• Activates the information displays in the Sailing, Navigation and Racing modes and
in the MOB function. Returns to the main display from the Sailing, Navigation, Racing
and MOB information displays.
Long Press
• Activates the backlight when the backlight is not set to the off position. The backlight
stays on as long as a selection is active and 5 seconds after the last selection. For
more information about backlight settings, see page 20.
2.2.3 Stop/Cancel Button
Short Press
• Returns to the previous menu level or to the previous selection without accepting
the selection.
• In the main mode displays, it acts as a shortcut button that toggles the lowest field
of the main display between three different alternatives. The selection stays active
even if the mode or menu level is changed. Changing the shortcut in the Time mode
is possible only after the Stopwatch has been reset.
• In the Time mode, it stops the timing and scrolls the split times on the display.
Long Press
• Returns to the main display of the current mode without accepting the last selection.
• In the Time/Stopwatch mode, it resets the stopwatch.
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2.2.4 Enter Button
Short Press
• Moves to a lower menu level.
• Activates the Function menu in all the main modes.
• Records all the Function menu parameters in the temporary memory. The param-
eters are erased when the unit returns to the main mode, except for the one that has
been confirmed by the user. For more information on the Function menu, see section
3.8, Function Menu.
• If the GPS is not active, it accesses the Function menu in order to turn the GPS on.
Accepting any selection that requires GPS usage, also turns the GPS on.
• With two possible selections (e.g. light on/off), it activates the selection and ac-
cepts the selections made with the arrow keys.
• Accepts the selections made on the information displays and returns to the main
display.
Long Press
• Moves to the Set menu from the main displays. (The individual Set menu names are
identical to the mode names.)
• Accepts the selections made with the arrow keys and returns to the main display.
2.2.5 Arrow Buttons
Short Press
• Scroll the menus up and down.
Move between the main modes
• From the Racing mode, the up arrow navigates to the Sailing mode and the down
arrow navigates to the Navigation mode.
NOTE: You can only access the racing mode after you have activated it. (For more
information on this, see sections 3.5.5 and 3.6.5 race.)
• Change the values. The up arrow increases the value and the down arrow de-
creases the value. With two possible selections (e.g. light on/off), both arrows
change the value.
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2.2.6 Key Lock
The key lock prevents you from pushing the buttons acciden-
tally.
Activating the key lock
To activate the key lock:
1. Short press Enter. Suunto M9 switches to the Function
menu.
2. Press Start/Data within 3 seconds. The buttons are now
locked and the message “KEYS LOCKED” is displayed. Suunto
M9 switches to the main display of the current mode and
the key lock function indicator is displayed.
Deactivating the key lock
To deactivate the key lock:
1. Press Enter.
2. Press Start/Data within 3 seconds. The text “KEYS UNLOCKED”
is displayed.
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2.3 MENUS
2.3.1 Basic Menu Structure
The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode,
first the name of the mode, then its main display appears. When you press the up or
down arrow quickly, only the names of the modes are shown. When you long press
Enter in the mode’s main display, the mode’s Set menu is displayed. The Set menu
includes several functions, all of which include sub-functions or settings. This is
called the hierarchical menu structure.
By pressing Enter the Suunto M9 records data in the temporary memory, from all the
sensors. The data is utilized in the Function menu features.
STOP/CANCEL
ENTER (stores sensor data to temporary memory)
Press ENTER
for over 2 sec
Function menu
GPS On/Off
See page 52
Scroll the menu
with UP/DOWN
Time menu
ALARM
TIME/DATE
UNITS
GENERAL
ENTER
STOP/
CANCEL
Change the value
with UP/DOWN
ENTER
TIME 24h
DATE dd.mm
TEMP °C
TIME 24h
DATE dd.mm
TEMP °C
STOP/
CANCEL
ENTER: accept and return
STOP/CANCEL: discard and return
ENTER for over 2 sec: accept and return to the main display
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2.3.2 Navigating in Menus
The menu items can be scrolled with the up and down arrows located on the right side
of Suunto M9. Three menu items are displayed at the same time. The menu item that is
currently active and can thus be selected is displayed in reversed color. The indicator
bar on the left side of the display shows the active mode. To move deeper into the
hierarchy, select a menu item and press Enter. To return one step up in the hierarchy,
press Stop/Cancel. Remember that if you just press Stop/Cancel, the changes made
in the menu are not saved. First you have to accept the changes with the Enter button.
If you want to return directly to the main display of the active mode, press either Enter
(saves the changes) or Stop/Cancel (discards the last change) for more than 2
seconds.
Suunto M9 has been designed to guide you as much as possible when you navigate
in the menus. When you perform a function, Suunto M9 often returns automatically to
the menu item you are likely to use next.
Short pressing Enter in any of the modes brings up the Function menu. The Function
menu is almost identical in all the main modes. In the Function menu you can:
• Turn the GPS on or off manually (GPS On/Off)
• Record and store the coordinates of a Man Over Board situation (MOB)
• View the current position (Position)
• Store a memory point (MEMPoint)
• Store the wind direction (WIND DIR)
For more information on the Function menu, see section 3.8 Function Menu.
The Function menu of the Racing mode differs to a certain extent from other modes.
For more information refer to the Racing mode section 3.7.2 Function menu.
2.4. UNDERSTANDING GPS
2.4.1. Overview
Suunto M9 uses Global Positioning System (GPS) in determining the user’s position.
GPS incorporates a set of satellites orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 20 000 km, at the
speed of 4 km/s. The satellites send relatively weak radio signals at power levels
comparable to normal household light bulbs. So, the GPS reception gets disturbed
much more easily than, for example, cellular phone signal reception because the GPS
signals that reach the Earth are thousands of times weaker than cell phone signals.
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However, due to the extreme sensitivity of the built-in GPS radio receiver, even the
faintest signals can be picked up.
2.4.2. Line-of-sight Needed
To ensure a good position measurement, there must be a line-of-sight connection
between the satellites and the receiver. This means that the objects or materials
between the satellites and the GPS receiver must not excessively attenuate the signal.
In practice, water-containing objects, such as people, trees or other dense vegeta-
tion, can cause problems. The signals will not penetrate rocks or buildings or any
metallic materials. However, the receiver typically works well under relatively thin
plastic, fabric or wooden covers, e.g. inside boats.
2.4.3. Accuracy
To calculate a position, a GPS receiver usually requires simultaneous reception from at
least four satellites. The position accuracy typically increases with the number of
satellites being tracked but the most important factor is actually the relative geometric
position of the satellites. The best position estimate is obtained when satellites from
different directions and angles can be tracked. In other words, the less obstructed the
receiver’s view of the sky, the better the accuracy.
The accuracy also improves with the number of measurements made on the same
spot, as some errors will be averaged out. Under all-in-view satellite conditions a
global average horizontal positioning error is 7.8 meters (95% confidence level). How-
ever, depending on the satellite constellation and the distortion the GPS signal experi-
ences when traveling through the ionosphere, the instantaneous accuracy can vary
from a couple of meters to over ten meters. The vertical position estimate is roughly
two times more inaccurate than the horizontal.
2.4.4. GPS Usage
When you turn on the GPS, the receiver starts searching for radio signals from the
satellites and as soon as one is found, data starts flowing from the satellite to the
receiver. The data includes a list of the satellite positions and the GPS time. The GPS
time is highly accurate because each satellite has an atomic clock on board.
The data flows quite slowly and usually a little less than a minute is needed for the
calculation of the first position estimate. To minimize the duration, you should maintain
an unobstructed view of the sky right after turning on the GPS. You need the satellite
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positions and the GPS time before you can perform the actual position calculation and
before the GPS becomes functional. After the first position fix has been established, it
still takes additional 10 minutes before all relevant data has been received from the
satellites. The position estimate accuracy improves during this time as more satellites
can be used for position calculation.
The downloaded data is valid roughly for the next four hours during which the re-
ceiver starts more quickly, typically in less than 10 seconds if it was turned off in
between.
You should turn off the GPS when you do not need it. This is because satellite tracking
consumes large amounts of power. Suunto M9 uses the lowest power consuming
GPS technology available but you should still turn off the GPS when you do not need it.
2.4.5. Versatility
The GPS system is run by the United States Department of Defense and has been fully
operational since 1995. At least 24 operational satellites circle the globe every 12
hours in 6 orbital planes with 4 satellites per plane to provide a true global coverage.
A worldwide ground control network monitors the health and status of the satellites.
The system works 24 hours a day regardless of the weather. It can provide service to
an unlimited number of users and it is free of charge.
NOTE: The very first time you initiate the GPS, it will take longer than usual for the
GPS to start, as it has no reference to its current location. This may also happen if the
GPS has not been used for a long time.
Please activate your new Suunto M9 GPS at least once before sailing out. Subsequent
GPS starts will take less time. To minimize the GPS initiation time, hold the unit steady in
one position with the display facing up and make sure you are located in an open area
so that the unit has a clear view to the sky. After starting the GPS (i.e. after it has a fix),
the unit can be moved more freely without losing the connection to the satellites. The
signal strength bar on the unit’s display indicates the fix. (See section 2.1.4, GPS
Activity and Accuracy Bar Display)
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3. MODES
3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Suunto M9 has six different modes: Time, Weather, Compass, Sailing, Navigation and
Racing. You can switch between the modes with the arrow buttons. Each mode has
several sub-modes. The mode indicator on the left side of the display indicates the
active mode.
3.2 TIME MODE
3.2.1 Main Display
When you select the Time mode, the main display opens.
The main display has three rows:
Date
The first row displays the date in the selected format. For
more information about changing the date format, see page 23.
Time
The second row displays the time in the selected format. For
more information about changing between 12- and 24-hour
displays, see page 22.
Shortcuts
The third row displays either the stopwatch, the seconds or
Dual time. To switch between these, short press Stop/Cancel.
• Seconds: Displays seconds.
• Dual time: Displays the dual time if it has been set. For
more information on setting the dual time, see page 19.
• Stopwatch: (For information on operating the stopwatch,
see section 3.2.2 below.)
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3.2.2 Stopwatch
Press Start/Data to start the timing. If you want to view a split time, press Start/Data
again. The time stops for three (3) seconds to show the split time and then returns to
showing the running time.
Press Stop/Cancel to stop the timing. After the timing has been stopped, you can scroll
the split times with Stop/Cancel.
To reset the timer, long press Stop/Cancel. If the stopwatch
has not been reset after stopping the timing, press Start/Data
to continue the timing.
Suunto M9 can display up to 29 split times.
NOTE: When you have used the stopwatch, you cannot select
other shortcuts before resetting the timer.
NOTE: The maximum time you can record with the stopwatch
is 10 hours.
3.2.3 Function Menu
For more information on the Function menu, see section 3.8 Function Menu.
3.2.4 Alarm
You can set altogether three independent alarms. When the
alarm is set, the alarm symbol appears on the display.
Activating alarms
To activate an alarm:
1. In the Set menu, Alarm is already the first menu item. Short
press Enter to select it. The alarm menu displays the status
of the alarms. When you open the menu for the first time,
the alarm indicators are set to off as default.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to set and short press Enter.
The alarm information is displayed and the on/off indicator
is displayed as active (in reversed color). When you open
the alarm information for the first time, the time is 0:00.
3. Press either the up or down arrow to change the alarm
status to on.
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4. Short press Enter. The alarm indicator changes to on and
the hour selection is activated.
5. Set the correct hour with the arrow buttons and short
press Enter. The minute selection is activated.
6. Set the correct minutes with the arrow buttons and short
press Enter. The alarm is now set.
Deactivating alarms
To deactivate the alarm:
1. In the Set menu, Alarm is already the first menu item. Short press Enter to select it.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to set off and short press Enter. The alarm information
is displayed and the On/Off indicator is displayed in reversed color.
3. Press either the up or down button to change the alarm status to off and short press
Enter. The alarm symbol disappears from the display.
Acknowledging alarms
When you hear the alarm, you can acknowledge it by pressing any of the Suunto M9
buttons.
3.2.5 Time/Date
The current time is visible on the second row of the Time mode’s main display.
Dual time allows you to keep track of another time, for example, another time zone
when you are traveling. The dual time is displayed on the third row of the Time mode’s
main display as a shortcut. To scroll to the dual time shortcut, press Stop/Cancel in the
Time mode’s main display.
NOTE: The GPS checks and sets the correct time and date when activated if the
Sync function is on. You can change the UTC time offset in the Time/Date feature of
the Set menu or in the PC. You must always change the Dual time manually.
Off
On
GPS does not affect the time settings
GPS sets the time but does not update the time zone
(uses the UTC offset set in the device or the Suunto Sail
Manager)
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Sync
You can set the GPS time synchronization on or off.
To set the time synchronization:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Time/Date and short press Enter.
2. Scroll to Sync and short press Enter. The On/Off selection
is activated.
3. Change the On/Off status with the arrow buttons and short
press Enter. The time synchronization is now set. You re-
turn to the Set menu.
NOTE: The time is synchronized each time the GPS is
activated and it makes the first fix. The time is not updated
continuously.
Setting the time and the dual time
To set the time and the dual time:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Time/Date and short press Enter.
The menu with the options Time/Date and Dual time is displayed.
2. Scroll to either Time/Date or Dual time and short press Enter. The hour selection is
activated.
NOTE: If the time is displayed as a 12-hour clock, the symbol AM or PM is displayed
on left side of the last row. For dual time, the AM/PM-symbol is displayed on the right
side of the time. (For more information on the 12/24-hour clock, see page 22.)
3. Change the hour with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The minute selec-
tion is activated.
4. Change the minutes with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The second
selection is activated.
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5. When you press the down arrow button, the seconds are zeroed. If you want to set
specific seconds, press the up arrow button and the seconds start running. When
the settings are correct, short press Enter. The date selection is activated.
6. Change the date with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The month selection
is activated.
7. Change the month with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The year selection
is activated.
8. Change the year with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. You automatically
return to the Set menu.
NOTE: When you set the seconds for the time, they are automatically updated in the
dual time as well.
3.2.6 General
The General function includes the general settings for using
your Suunto M9.
Setting the light
Light means the backlight of the Suunto M9 display. Light has
three possible settings:
• Normal: The light switches on when you press Start/Data for more than 2 sec-
onds. The light is on for 5 seconds after the last press of any button.
• Off: The light does not switch on from any button.
• Night Use: The light switches on when you press any of the buttons and stays on
for 5 seconds after the last press of a button.
To change the light setting:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to General and short press Enter.
The General menu is displayed.
2. Light is already the first menu item. Short press Enter to
select it. The current light setting is displayed in reversed
color.
3. Select the suitable light setting with the arrow buttons and
short press Enter. The light settings are now ready and
you return to the Set menu.
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Setting the brightness
This setting adjusts the brightness of the Suunto M9 backlight. The brightness is
measured on a scale of 1 to 7. Brighter displays consume more battery power.
To change the brightness:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to General and short press Enter.
The General menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Bright and short press Enter. The brightness set-
ting is activated.
3. Change the value with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter. The brightness is set and you return to the Set menu.
NOTE: The default brightness setting is 3.
Setting the contrast
This setting adjusts the contrast of the Suunto M9 display. The contrast is measured on
a scale of 1 (minimum) to 9 (maximum). The maximum contrast setting consumes more
power than the minimum setting.
To change the contrast:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to General and short press Enter.
The General menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Contrast and short press Enter. The contrast set-
ting is activated.
3. Change the value with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter. Contrast is now set.
NOTE: The default contrast setting is 4.
Setting the tones
Tones are the sounds that indicate that you have success-
fully pressed the buttons. The tones can be set to the on or
off position.
To set the tones on or off:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to General and short press Enter.
The General menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Tones and short press Enter. The On/Off field is
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activated.
3. Change the value of the field to either on or off with the arrow buttons and short
press Enter. The tones are now set.
NOTE: The default setting is On.
Setting the display information
The display information that shows the names of the modes can also be turned on or off.
To turn the display information on or off:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to General and short press Enter.
The General menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Info and short press Enter. The display information
setting is activated.
3. Turn the display information on or off with the arrow but-
tons and short press Enter. The display information is now
set.
3.2.7 Units
This menu includes the units and format settings that are used
with all the Suunto M9 functions. The unit settings affect the
way information is displayed in all the Suunto M9 modes.
Setting the time format
The time format setting defines whether the 12h or the 24h
format is used.
To change the time format:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter. The
Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Time and short press Enter. The time format field
is activated.
3. Select the correct time format with the arrow buttons and
short press Enter. The time format is now set.
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Setting the date format
The date settings define the format in which the date is dis-
played. The possible formats are:
• DD.MM: Day before the month, e.g. 27.11.
• MM.DD: Month before the day, e.g. 11.27.
To change the date format:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter.
The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Date and short press Enter. The date format field
is activated.
3. Select the correct date format with the arrow buttons and
short press Enter. The date format is now set.
Setting the temperature unit
The Temp setting defines the unit in which the temperature is
displayed. The options are Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).
To change the temperature unit:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter. The
Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Temp and short press Enter. The temperature unit
field is activated.
3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and press
Enter. The temperature unit is now set.
Setting the air pressure unit
The Pres setting defines the unit in which the air pressure is
displayed. The options are hPa and inHg.
To change the air pressure unit:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter. The
Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Pres and short press Enter. The air pressure unit
field is activated.
3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and short
press Enter. The air pressure unit is now set.
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Setting the elevation unit
The Elev setting defines the unit in which the elevation is
displayed. The options are meters (m) and feet (ft).
To change the elevation unit:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter.
The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Elev and short press Enter. The elevation unit field
is activated.
3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The elevation
unit is now set.
NOTE: Elevation is displayed only in position display as GPS elevation.
Setting the distance unit
The Dist setting defines the unit in which the distance is
displayed. The units are kilometers (km), miles (mi) and nauti-
cal miles (nm). The short distance units are meters (m), feet
(ft) and yards (yd); set separately using the Suunto Sail Man-
ager software.
To change the distance unit:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter. The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Dist and press Enter. The distance unit selection is activated.
3. Select the distance unit with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The distance
unit is now set.
Setting the speed unit
The Speed setting defines the unit in which the speed is
displayed. The options are kilometers per hour (km/h), miles
per hour (mph), knots (kt) and meters per second (m/s).
To change the speed unit:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter. The
Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Speed and short press Enter. The speed unit field
is activated.
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3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The speed unit
is now set.
Setting the position format
The Position setting defines the format in which position is displayed. The possible
formats are degrees (deg), and degrees and minutes (dm), for example, 60.50000° or
60°30.000’ respectively.
To change the position format:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter.
The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Position and short press Enter.
3. Select the correct format with the arrow buttons and short
press Enter. The position format is now set.
NOTE: All positions are stored in WGS84 format in the Suunto
M9 memory. The position format setting refers only to the
coordinates in the position display.
Setting the datum
The Datum setting defines the map datum you use. (For more information on different
datums and their corresponding numbers, see the GPS Datum Listing appendix.)
To set the datum:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Units and short press Enter. The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Datum and short press Enter.
3. Select the correct datum number with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The
datum format is now set.
Setting the wind unit
The wind unit is set using the PC-interface. For more information, refer to the Suunto
Sail Manager Help.
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3.3 WEATHER MODE
3.3.1 Main Display
When you select the Weather mode, the main display opens.
The main display has three rows:
Absolute air pressure
The first row displays the absolute air pressure.
Air pressure graph
The second row shows a graphical presentation of the air pressure development
during the last 6 hours in 15-minute intervals.
Shortcuts
The third row shows alternatively the temperature or the cur-
rent time.
Change the displayed information with Stop/Cancel.
• Temperature: Displays the temperature in the selected
unit. (For more information on defining the temperature unit,
see page 23.)
• Time: Displays the current time.
3.3.2 Function Menu
For more information on the Function menu, see section 3.8 Function Menu.
3.3.3 Barometric Memory
Barometric memory stores weather-related information from the last 7 days/168 hours.
Each day is displayed individually.
To view the weather information stored in the memory:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Baro mem with the arrow buttons
and short press Enter. The first information page is dis-
played, and you can view the following information:
• Day
• A graphical presentation of the air pressure during the
period measured
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• Maximum air pressure during the period measured.
• Minimum air pressure during the period measured.
2. Scroll the information with the arrow buttons. The up arrow
scrolls forward and the down arrow backward.
3. To stop viewing the memory content, press either Enter or
Stop/Cancel at any time.
3.3.4 Weather Alarm
When active, the weather alarm informs you if the air pres-
sure drops more than 4 hPa (0,118 inHg) in 3 hours.
To activate or deactivate the weather alarm:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Baro Al with the arrow buttons.
The current status of the alarm can be seen in the Set
menu.
2. Short press Enter. The on/off field is activated.
3. Change the field to either on or off with the arrow buttons
and short press Enter.
When the weather alarm goes on, the message “WEATHER ALARM ACTIVATED” is displayed.
If the backlight is set to Night Use, also the backlight goes on. To acknowledge the
weather alarm, press any button.
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3.4 COMPASS MODE
Suunto M9 includes a 3D compass. The compass allows tilt-
ing up to +/-30 degrees while still displaying the correct bear-
ing.
3.4.1 Main Display
When you select the Compass mode, the main display opens.
The compass displays the heading with the bearing value and
cardinal points above.
The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 45 sec-
onds at a time. After this period the compass goes into the
power-saving mode and the message “START COMPASS” is dis-
played. To activate the compass again, press Start/Data.
The main display has three rows:
Cardinal points: The first row displays the cardinal and half-cardinal point abbrevia-
tions.
Bearing: The second row displays the bearing in degrees.
Shortcuts:
• Bearing Lock: This feature helps you to follow a certain bearing. Select a bearing
by turning the Suunto M9 horizontally until the correct bearing is displayed on the
second row and press Start/Data. The sighting marks are fixed on the upper edge
of the display and the bearing indicator appears on the outer rim of the display. The
bearing indicator is represented by a closed circle. When the bearing indicator is
inside the sighting marks, you are moving in the direction of the set bearing.
The bearing indicator moves in a 120-degree arc in the upper
part of the display. If the direction of the unit deviates more
than this from the tracked bearing, the unit prompts the direc-
tion where to turn the unit with arrows. Once the circle ap-
pears on top of the display, the accurate bearing can be
tracked again. Pressing Start/Data again selects a new bear-
ing.
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• Time: Displays the current time.
• Bearing: If you are navigating a route from the Navigation
menu, the third shortcut displays the bearing to the next
waypoint. If you have not activated a route and the GPS is
on, the shortcut displays the bearing to the position of the
initial GPS fix. If the GPS is not on, the shortcut displays the
latest value when the GPS was on.
3.4.2 Function Menu
For more information on the Function menu, see section 3.8 Function Menu.
3.4.3 Calibrating the Compass
You should calibrate the compass if it does not seem to work well, for example, when
it displays the wrong compass heading or the heading changes too slowly. Strong
electromagnetic fields, such as electric lines, loudspeakers and magnets, can affect
the compass operation. Therefore you should calibrate the compass if your Suunto M9
has been exposed to these fields.
NOTE: Calibrate the compass before using it for the first time, and before you leave
for an extended outdoor activity.
NOTE: Remember to hold the Suunto M9 level in the plane of calibration during the
calibration sequence.
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To calibrate the compass:
1. In the Set menu scroll to Calibrate and short press Enter.
2. Hold the Suunto M9 horizontally level and rotate it 360
degrees for 30 seconds.
3. Hold the Suunto M9 vertically level and rotate it 360 de-
grees for 30 seconds.
4. When the calibration is finished, you return to the Set
menu.
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3.4.4 Declination
You can set the compass declination manually or with the
GPS.
Setting the compass declination manually
To set the compass declination manually:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Declination and short press Enter.
The declination setting field is activated, and you can now
set the declination to On, Off or Auto.
2. Select On to set the compass declination manually and
short press Enter.
3. The direction field is activated. Select East/West with the
arrow buttons and short press Enter.
4. The degree field is activated. Change the degrees with the
arrow buttons and short press Enter.
5. The declination is now set and you return to the Set menu.
Off
On
Compass points to the magnetic north
Compass points to the geographic north based on
the manually set declination
Auto
Compass points to the geographic north based on
the declination from the GPS database value for
the current location
Setting the compass declination with the GPS
To set the compass declination with the GPS:
1. Scroll to Declination and short press Enter. The manual/automatic field is activated.
2. Select Auto with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The GPS automatically
sets the compass declination.
NOTE: The GPS declination database is based on a global 2-degree latitude x 2-
degree longitude grid.
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3.5 SAILING MODE
3.5.1 Main Display
When you select the Sailing mode, the main display opens.
The main display has three rows:
Heading: The first row displays the heading in degrees.
Speed: The second row displays the vessel’s speed in the
unit of your choice.
Shortcuts:
The third row shows alternatively the time or the distance
from start or the average speed. Change the displayed infor-
mation with Stop/Cancel. You can select a shortcut from the
Sail Data display to replace the average speed.
• Distance from start (dfs): Displays the distance from
start in the selected unit.
• Time from start (tfs): Displays the time from start.
• Average speed (avg): Displays the average speed in the
selected unit.
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Sailing Data display
The Sailing, Navigation and Racing modes and the MOB func-
tion have special information displays that can be accessed
from the main display of each respective mode.
To view the Sailing Data display:
1. Press Start/Data in the Sailing display. The Sailing Data dis-
play opens. The active shortcut is displayed in reversed
color.
2. Scroll the data with the arrow buttons. The list contains the following items:
• Average speed (avg)
• Maximum speed (max)
• Velocity made on course (vmc)
• Velocity against wind (vaw)
• Distance to waypoint (dtw)
• Distance to finish (dtf)
• Cross track error (xte)
• Distance made on course (dmc)
• Distance made good (dmg)
• Estimated time of arrival (eta)
• Estimated time enroute (ete)
• Time of sunrise (tsr)
• Time of sunset (tss)
• Distance to lay line (dll); works only in Racing mode
• Time to lay line (tll); works only in Racing mode
3. To set one of these items as a shortcut, select the item and short press Enter. If you
do not want to change the shortcuts, press Start/Data to return to the Sailing
display.
NOTE: When you set a new shortcut in the Sailing Data display, the same shortcut is
also displayed in the Navigation and the Racing modes.
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3.5.2 Function Menu
For more information on the Function menu, see section 3.8 Function Menu.
3.5.3 Tracking
The tracking function stores the vessel’s position heading and speed in the Suunto M9
memory between a selected time period. You can only set the tracking function on or
off. If you wish to alter the time period, you need to do it in the Suunto Sail Manager
software.
NOTE: When tracking is on and the GPS is activated, an
indicator is displayed in the middle of the lower horizontal
dotted line of the display.
To set the tracking function on or off:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Tracking and short press Enter.
The On/Off field is activated.
2. Change the setting to On or Off with the arrow buttons and
short press Enter. The tracking is now set.
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3.5.4 Tracks
The Tracks function is used to view the information recorded
with the Tracking function.
Viewing the recorded tracks
To view the recorded tracks:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Tracks and short press Enter. A
list of all the recorded tracks is displayed. The latest track is
displayed in reversed color.
2. Select a track with the arrow buttons and short press En-
ter. The following information is displayed:
• Start time and coordinates.
• Finish coordinates.
• Total duration of the track in hours and minutes, and the
length of the track in selected units.
• Maximum and average speed during the track.
• The number of recorded memory points. If the track has been recorded on a route
created earlier, the number of navigated waypoints is also displayed. See Creat-
ing a route on page 39.
3. Long press Enter to exit the Tracks function.
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3.5.5 Race
When you select Race, Suunto M9 switches into the Racing
mode. (For more information on the Racing mode, see page
43.)
To select the Racing mode:
1.In the Set menu, scroll to Race and press Enter. The On/Off
selection is activated.
2.Set the race function On with the arrow buttons and press
Enter. The Racing mode is activated and you return to the
Sailing menu.
3.6 NAVIGATION MODE
3.6.1 Main Display
When you select the Navigation mode, the main display opens.
Suunto M9 displays the direction to the destination with a
circle on the outer rim of the display. The upper part of the
display shows fixed sighting marks and a bearing indicator
represented by a circle. When the bearing indicator is inside
the sighting marks, you are moving in the direction of the set
bearing.
The bearing indicator moves in a 120-degree arc in the upper part of the display. If the
direction of the unit deviates more than this from the tracked bearing, the unit prompts
the direction where to turn the unit with arrows. Once the circle appears on top of the
display, the accurate bearing can be tracked again.
The main display has three rows:
Waypoint/Route: When Navigate is on, the first row displays the name and number
of the navigated waypoint. If Navigate is off, the name of the activated route is dis-
played.
Heading/Length: When Navigate is on, the second row displays the heading in
degrees. If Navigate is off, the total length of the activated route is displayed.
NOTE: If the GPS is off the unit always displays the selected route and total length.
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Shortcuts:
The third row shows alternatively the bearing, speed, average speed or memory
status. Change the displayed information with Stop/Cancel. You can select a shortcut
from the Sailing or Racing Data display to replace the average speed.
• Bearing (bea): Displays the bearing to the next waypoint
in degrees.
• Speed (spd): Displays the vessel’s speed in the selected
unit.
• Average speed (avg): Display’s the vessel’s average
speed in knots.
• Memory status (mem): Displays the percentage of free
memory space.
If the GPS is off, the shortcuts display the latest values when
the GPS was on.
When Navigate is off but the GPS is on, the shortcut values refer to the starting point
where the GPS had its initial fix.
NOTE: A rectangular indicator is displayed on the left side of the lower horizontal
dotted line of the display when Navigate is on.
Navigation Data display
The Sailing, Navigation and Racing modes and the MOB function have special informa-
tion displays that you can access from the main display of the respective mode. The
Navigation data display shows either Waypoint information or a summary of the route.
To activate the display, press Start/Data in the Navigation display.
When Navigation is on, the Navigation Data display shows Waypoint information on
four rows:
Route: The first row displays the name of the route.
Waypoint: The second row displays the name and number
of the waypoint being navigated. You can scroll the waypoints
with the arrow buttons. Long press Enter to activate the
selected waypoint. Suunto M9 begins displaying the naviga-
tion data to the new waypoint. The active waypoint is indi-
cated with reversed color symbol.
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Distance: The third row displays the distance from the previ-
ous waypoint. When the active waypoint is displayed the unit
displays distance from the current location.
Bearing (bea): The non-active waypoints indicate only bear-
ing.
Estimated time enroute (ete): Displays the ETE to the
active waypoint at current speed.
The summary contains the following information:
Route: The first row displays the name of the route.
Length of the route: The second row displays the length of
the route from the first waypoint to the last in nautical miles.
Number of waypoints: The third row displays the total
number of waypoints on the route.
NOTE: When the GPS is on, the unit displays active waypoint
when entering information display. If GPS is off, route summary
is displayed.
3.6.2 Function Menu
For more information on the Function menu, see section 3.8 Function Menu.
3.6.3 Navigate
The Navigate function starts the navigation and lets you choose the preferred way of
navigating through a route or to a single waypoint.
To start Navigation:
In the Set menu, Navigate is already the first menu item. Short press Enter to select it.
Now you can choose one of the four options marked by symbols next to the Navigate
item by short pressing Enter:
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Right arrow: Activates the route for navigating in the correct order, from beginning or
active waypoint to the end
Left arrow: Activates the route for navigating in the reversed order, from the end or
from the active waypoint to the beginning
Dot: Activates the navigation to a single chosen waypoint on the selected route
Dash: Selected route is not active and activates the navigation to the location of the
first GPS fix after turning on the GPS, instead of from the route start point
NOTE: When navigating to a single waypoint, the unit does
not automatically change to the next waypoint. This must be
done manually. In normal route navigation, the unit
automatically switches to the next waypoint when the vessel
arrives inside a radius of 50 meters of the waypoint or passes
at a distance larger than 100 meters of the perpendicular line
to the route that goes through the waypoint.
3.6.4 Routes
The Routes menu contains information on the routes recorded in the Suunto M9 memory.
The routes and their individual waypoints can be viewed, edited and erased.
Creating a new route
To create a new route:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Routes and short press Enter.
2. Scroll to Create and short press Enter.
3. The last GPS fix is displayed on the screen. Change the
coordinates with the arrow buttons and short press Enter
to confirm the selections. The next waypoint field is acti-
vated.
4. If you do not wish to change a coordinate, accept it with the
Enter button.
5. Press Stop/Cancel to go back to a coordinate you wish to
change.
6. Press Enter to scroll the next waypoint.
7. Long press Enter to confirm the new route and return to the
Navigation display.
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Activating a route
To activate a route for navigation:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Routes and press Enter. The
message “LOADING ROUTELIST” is displayed, and then the list is
displayed.
2. Select a route with the arrow buttons and long press Enter
to activate it.
NOTE: Long pressing Enter activates the selected route.
Short pressing Enter displays the route menu of the selected
route.
Creating a new waypoint
With this function you can add new waypoints to previously created routes.
To create a new waypoint:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Routes and short press Enter. The Route list is displayed.
2. Scroll the list with the arrow buttons and select a route by short pressing Enter.
3. In the route menu, scroll to Create WP with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter.
4. The new waypoint of the route is displayed. Enter the number of the waypoint on
the route and the coordinates with the arrow buttons. Short press Enter to confirm
the new waypoint.
5. To stop creating a new waypoint, short press Stop/Cancel and you return to the Set
menu.
Erasing a route
To erase a route:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Routes and short press Enter.
The Route list is displayed.
2. Scroll the list with the arrow buttons and select a route to
erase and short press Enter.
3. In the route menu, scroll to Erase and short press Enter.
4. Suunto M9 displays the message “ERASING ROUTE”; you re-
turn to the routes menu.
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Viewing and erasing route waypoints
To view or erase route waypoints:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Routes and short press Enter. The
Route list is displayed.
2. Select a route with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter to view the route information. A list of waypoints is
displayed.
3. The first waypoint is displayed in reversed color. Select a
waypoint with the arrow buttons and short press Enter.
4. The waypoint menu is displayed. View is already the first menu item. Short press
Enter to select it. The following waypoint information is displayed:
• Bearing and distance to the waypoint: The bearing and distance to the
waypoint are displayed from the previous waypoint, or if the GPS is active, from
the current location.
• Waypoint coordinates: The coordinates of the selected waypoint.
5. Short press Stop/Cancel to exit the waypoint information and return to the waypoint
list.
6. To erase a waypoint, scroll to Erase in the waypoint menu and short press Enter.
Suunto M9 displays the message “ERASE WAYPOINT?” Short Press Enter to confirm the
action. You return to the waypoint list.
Editing a route waypoint
To edit a waypoint:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Routes and short press Enter. The Route list is displayed.
2. Select a route with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The waypoint list
opens and the first waypoint is displayed in reversed color.
3. Select a waypoint with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter. The waypoint menu is displayed.
4. Scroll to Edit with the arrow buttons and short press Enter.
5. The attributes of the waypoint are activated. Choose the
order number of the waypoint in the waypoint list and change
the attributes of the coordinates with the arrow buttons
and short press Enter to accept the changes. Press Stop/
Cancel if you want to return to the waypoint list without
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accepting changes.
6. Long press Enter to accept the changes and return to the main menu.
My Points
The My Points function stores up to 50 individual waypoints in the Suunto M9 memory
that are not affixed to a route. For creating, viewing and editing My Points, refer to
section 3.6.4 Routes.
NOTE: When creating routes or waypoints in the Suunto M9, the unit names them
with current date and time.
3.6.5 Race
When you select Race in the Set menu, Suunto M9 switches
to the Racing mode. For more information on the Racing mode,
see page 43.
To select the Racing mode:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to Race and short press Enter. The
On/Off selection is activated.
2. Change the setting to On with the arrow buttons and short
press Enter. The Racing mode is activated.
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3.7 RACING MODE
The Racing mode is a main mode reserved for racing functions, and can only be
activated in the Sailing and Navigation modes. The main display of the Racing mode
changes according to the race situation.
3.7.1 Main Display
Before starting the race, Suunto M9 asks you to set the pa-
rameters for the start line, race timer and wind direction.
Before the parameters have been set in the Function menu,
the following is displayed:
Set Startline: The first row prompts to set the start line.
Set Timer: The second row prompts to synchronize the
timer.
Set Wind dir: The third row prompts to save the wind direc-
tion.
NOTE: When the Navigation is on, an indicator is displayed
on the left side of the lower horizontal dot line of the display.
To set the parameters in the Function menu, short press Enter
in the Racing mode’s main display. (For information on the Function menu before the
race, see page 46.)
After you have set the parameters, the following is displayed:
Distance to start line (dsl): The first row displays the distance to the start line.
Timer: The second row displays the time left to the start.
Time to start line (tsl): The third row displays the time left to cross the start line
based on current speed, and heading.
The Info display shows the line bias (wind deviation from the
perpendicular line to the start line) with corresponding time
(minutes) before start and favorable side of the line. P means
wind is biased to port side and S means starboard.
Press Start/data to access info display.
Press Start/data, Enter or Stop/cancel to return to main display.
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Main Display During the Race
After the start timer reaches zero, the timing starts automatically and Suunto M9 enters
the main display after start, the following is displayed:
Heading: The first row displays the vessel’s heading in degrees.
Speed: The second row displays the vessel’s current speed in knots.
Shortcuts: The third row displays alternatively the race timer, the tacking angle
difference or the average speed. Change the displayed information with Stop/Cancel.
You can select a shortcut from the Racing Data display to replace the average speed.
• Race Timer: Displays the time from the start of the race.
• Tacking Angle Difference (TAD): Displays the vessel’s
tacking angle difference.
• Average speed: Displays the vessel’s average speed in
the selected unit.
Racing data display
The Sailing, Navigation and Racing modes have special information displays that you
can access from the main displays of the respective modes. During the race, the
Racing data display contains statistics about the race.
To view the Racing data display:
1. Press Start/Data in the Racing mode’s main display to access the Racing data
display.
The following data is displayed:
• Average speed (avg)
• Maximum speed (max)
• Velocity made on course (vmc)
• Velocity against wind (vaw)
• Distance to waypoint (dtw)
• Distance to finish (dtf)
• Cross track error (xte)
• Distance made on course (dmc)
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• Distance made good (dmg)
• Estimated time of arrival (eta)
• Estimated time enroute (ete)
• Time of sunrise (tsr)
• Time of sunset (tss)
• Distance to lay line (dll)
• Time to lay line (tll)
2. Scroll the data with the arrow buttons and short press Enter to select a shortcut.
You return to the Racing display. Press Stop/Cancel to return to the Racing display
without selecting a shortcut.
Main Display After the Race (Race summary)
When the race ends and the user confirms the finish line from the Function menu,
Suunto M9 displays the following information:
Distance from start: The first row displays the distance from the start
Total distance: The second row displays the distance sailed during the race in
nautical miles.
Shortcuts: The third row displays either average speed or the timer. To switch
between these, short press Stop/Cancel.
Average speed: Average speed during the race in knots.
Timer: Time sailed in the race.
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3.7.2 Function Menu
Function menu before the race
The Racing mode has a unique Function menu that you can access by short pressing
Enter. The contents of this menu adapt to the situation in the race. The following
options are available before the race has started:
GPS
The GPS function allows you to turn the GPS on or off and to
examine the accuracy of the GPS readings.
To turn the GPS on or off:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to GPS with the arrow buttons
and short press Enter.
2. Change the status to On or Off with the arrow buttons and
short press Enter. The GPS is now set.
NOTE: GPS is set on automatically 15 minutes prior to start.
Course
The Suunto M9 allows to load 10 different race courses into
the memory. These courses have the unique ability to store
the same waypoint (buoy) several times, into the waypoint
list.
If exact buoy positions are not known, updating the location of a certain buoy also
updates all the same buoys in the waypoint list. This is helpful when going around the
buoys multiple times. The Suunto M9 can thus calculate layline and other information
related to the buoys once their exact location has first been updated (see Suunto Sail
Manager Help).
The user can select a course from the Suunto M9 memory.
To select a course:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Course with the Arrow buttons and short press
Enter.
2. Select a course with the arrow buttons and short press Enter.
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Synchronizing the timer
To synchronize the timer:
NOTE: The timer starts running when enter is pressed and
the unit enters the function mode.
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Timer sync and short press
Enter. The time field is activated.
2. Change the time with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter. The message “TIMER SYNCHRONIZED” is displayed and
you return to the Function menu.
The timer will show the time from the instant when enter was
pressed to enter the function mode.
NOTE: Selecting, for example, 120.00 sets the countdown to
120 minutes. The start timer sounds an alarm every ten
minutes between 120 and 60 minutes. Between 60 and 15
minutes the alarm sounds every five minutes. Between 15
and 1 minute the alarm sounds every minute. The alarm
sounds every 10 seconds during the last minute. The alarm
sounds every second during the last ten seconds.
Start line
You can set the locations of the start line buoys and line
direction. This information enables Suunto M9 to determine
the line bias and calculate the time left to the start line. You can
either set both buoys or a single buoy and the line direction.
To set the start line parameters with two buoys:
1. Sail to the first buoy and short press Enter in the Racing
mode’s main display. Buoy location is now stored in the
temporary memory.
2. Scroll to Startline and short press Enter.
3. Scroll to either Buoy S or Buoy P and short press Enter to
confirm selection. The text “BUOY STORED” is displayed. Stop/
Cancel erases buoy location and returns back to the main
mode.
4. Sail to the second buoy and short press Enter in the Racing
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mode’s main display. The second buoy location is now stored
in the temporary memory.
5. Scroll to Startline and short press Enter.
6. Scroll to either Buoy S or Buoy P and short press Enter. The
text “buoy stored” is displayed. The start line is now set,
and you return to the Function menu. Suunto M9 begins to
display the distance to the start line.
To set the start line information with one buoy and line direc-
tion:
1. Sail to the buoy and short press Enter in the Racing mode’s
main display.
2. Scroll to Startline and short press Enter. The buoy location
is now stored in the temporary memory.
3. Scroll to either Buoy S or Buoy P and short press Enter to
confirm selection. The unit goes back to the main mode.
4. The start line direction is calculated from the compass read-
ing of the unit. Sail along the start line and align the unit with
the line. Short press Enter to store the compass bearing
into the temporary memory.
5. Scroll to LineDir with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter. The degree field is activated.
6. The start line is now set.
WINDdir
The WINDdir function allows you to record the wind direction
and force.
To record the wind direction:
1. Point the Suunto M9 to the wind and short press Enter. The
WINDdir is stored to the temporary memory.
2. Scroll to Wind Dir and short press Enter.
The following information is displayed:
• Sailing Timer
• Line Bias
• Wind force
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3. If you wish to change the wind force, change the value
with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The text
“WIND DIR STORED” is displayed. You return to the Racing mode’s
main display.
NOTE: The wind directions can be observed in the
information display by pressing Start/data.
NOTE: The wind force is measured in zones of 0-3, 3-6, 6-9,
9-12, 12-15, 15-18 and 18- meters per second or the equivalent
in knots. Wind strength unit is set up in the Suunto Sail Manager software.
Function menu during the race
During the race, the Function menu allows you to record the locations of the turn
buoys, set tack headings for tacking angle difference measurement, store and view
wind directions and store MOB location.
Wind Data
The Wind Data function displays the recorded wind direc-
tions.
To view the wind data:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Wind Data and short press
Enter. The Wind Data is displayed.
2. Scroll the wind directions with the arrow buttons. Short
press Enter to return to the Function menu.
NOTE: Before race start, the wind direction is the line bias
(angle between the wind and the perpendicular line to the
start line). After race start, wind direction displays geographic
wind direction (derived from unit’s compass sensor)
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Starboard/Port Tack
The Starboard/Port Tack function allows you to set the refer-
ence heading for tacking angle difference measurement (TAD).
1. Short press Enter in the Racing mode’s main display to
access the Function menu. The unit stores the current
heading in the temporary memory.
2. Scroll to STB TACK/PORT TACK and short press Enter.
The tacking angle is recorded. The TAD measurement is
based on reference heading stored. The message “STB/
PORT TACK SET” is displayed.
Turn Buoy
The turn buoy function allows you to update the correct the
locations of the turn buoys during the race.
To record the turn buoys:
1. Sail to the first buoy. Short press Enter in the Racing mode’s
main display to access the Function menu. The unit stores
the location in the temporary memory.
2. Scroll to Turn buoy1 and short press Enter. The first buoy
is recorded. The message “buoy stored” is displayed.
3. Sail to the next buoy. Suunto M9 suggests the following
buoys automatically.
4. Record the location by short pressing Enter.
5. To record other than the suggested buoy, select the buoy
with the arrow buttons and short press Enter.
NOTE: Suunto M9 automatically suggests a buoy to be
recorded when navigation is set to On. When you navigate to
the Function menu, Turn buoy 1 is displayed in reversed
color. After you have recorded the first buoy, Suunto M9
suggests you to record the next buoy (Turn buoy 2) and so
on. Suunto M9 offers as many buoys as included in the race
type.
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WINDDir
For more information on the WINDDir function, see page 56.
MOB
With this function you can record the location of Man Over Board situations.
(For more information on the MOB function, see page 53.)
Restart
Returns to the main display before race and prompts to reset the race timer for the next
start, without reseting the start line buoys and wind data.
Finish line
Select the finish line function when the vessel passes the
finish line and the race ends.
To mark the finish line:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Finishline and short press
Enter. The message “TIMER STOPPED” is displayed, and you
automatically enter the race summary display.
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3.8 FUNCTION MENU
To access the Function menu, short press Enter in any of the main displays. Pressing
the Enter button records all the information needed for the functions in the functions
menu. The information is time, date, barometer pressure, temperature, compass head-
ing, GPS location. When using the various functions, the Suunto M9 keeps the neces-
sary information to complete the function and discards the rest.
3.8.1 GPS
The GPS function allows you to turn the GPS on or off and to
examine the accuracy of the GPS readings.
To turn the GPS on or off:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to GPS with the arrow buttons
and short press Enter.
2. Change the status to on or off with the arrow buttons and
short press Enter. The GPS function indicator appears on
the main display.
NOTE: The GPS On status dispalys EPE (Estimated Position
Error) after the On annotaion. Refer to position display for
more information on EPE).
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3.8.2 MOB
The Man Over Board, or MOB function records the location where the MOB situation
took place. After the location point has been recorded, Suunto M9 begins displaying
the bearing and the distance to the location.
The MOB display shows the following:
MOB: The first row displays the identifier of the MOB function.
Distance: The second row displays the distance to the MOB location in the unit of
your choice.
Bearing: The third row displays the bearing to the MOB location in degrees.
Activating the MOB function
To activate the MOB function:
1. The MOB location is recorded by short pressing enter in
any of the main modes. If the GPS is not on the GPS is first
activated after selecting the MOB. In this case MOB location
is recorded after the GPS makes its first fix. In the Function
menu, scroll to MOB and short press Enter. The bearing and
distance to the MOB location are displayed.
2. If you wish to exit and stop the MOB function, press Stop/
Cancel and scroll to Shut Down. Press Enter and you re-
turn to the main display.
3. If you wish to exit and keep the MOB function active, press
Stop/Cancel and scroll to Keep Active. Press Enter and
you return to the main display.
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NOTE: If the GPS is not on when you activate the MOB function, the GPS is
automatically turned on and the text “mob activating” is displayed before entering the
MOB menu.
NOTE: Shutting down the MOB function erases the location recorded earlier. Keeping
MOB active keeps the MOB location in the units memory until the function is shut
down.
NOTE: Suunto G9 uses the GPS for guidance when you are moving. When standing
still, the direction to the marked position is indicated by the compass bearing.
MOB Data display
The MOB function has a special information display that contains the coordinates and
the recording time of the location point being tracked.
To view the MOB data display:
1. Short press Start/Data to enter the MOB Data display in the MOB display.
2. Short press Stop/Cancel to exit the MOB Data display.
3.8.3 Memory Point
The Memory point function records the coordinates and all other sensor data of the
current location.
To store a memory point press Enter in the main mode. The
current data is recorded in the temporary memory:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to MEMpoint and short press
Enter. The coordinates and the heading are displayed.
2. Short press Enter to store the location. All other sensor
data is stored as well. The message “MEMPOINT STORED” is
displayed and you return to the main display.
3. Short press Stop/Cancel to return to the function menu
without storing the location.
NOTE: Make sure the GPS is turned on before using the
Memory point function. Activating the Memory point function
does not activate the GPS.
NOTE: The memory points can be viewed only in the Suunto
Sail Manager software.
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3.8.4 Position
The Position function allows you to view the current position
on the display.
To view the position:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Position and short press
Enter. The following information is displayed:
• Sat: The first number is the number of satellites used in fix
and the second is the number of visible satellites.
• Epe: Estimated position error of the GPS reading.
• Coordinates of the position fix
• Current altitude
2. Start/Data toggles between altitude and time to first fix.
3. Press Stop/Cancel to return to the main display.
NOTE: Make sure the GPS is turned on before using the
Position function. If the GPS is not on when you enter the
Position menu, the coordinates of the last GPS fix are displayed.
NOTE: The position coordinates are updated as the instrument’s position changes.
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3.8.5 WINDdir
The WINDDir function allows you to record the wind direction
and force.
To record the wind direction:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to Wind Dir, point the Suunto
M9 to the wind and short press Enter. The following infor-
mation is displayed:
• Timer: When not racing, the Timer displays 0.00.
• Heading: Wind geographic heading
• Wind force
2. If you wish to change the wind force, change the value
with the arrow buttons and press Enter. The message
“Wind Dir stored” is displayed and you then return to the
main display.
NOTE: The wind force is measured in zones of 0-3, 3-6, 6-
9, 9-12, 12-15, 15-18 and 18 meters per second or the
equivalent in knots. The wind strength unit can be selected
in Suunto Sail Manager.
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4. ADDITIONAL FEATURES
4.1 PC INTERFACE
With the PC Interface you can transfer information between
Suunto M9 and your computer. The information can be either
routes stored in the Suunto M9 memory, tracks recorded with
the tracking function or waypoints. When the data has been
transferred, you can easily organize, view and add related
information in it with the Suunto Sail Manager software.
The PC Interface cable and the Suunto Sail Manager software
are delivered in the same package with your Suunto M9. The installation instructions
for the software can be found on the cover of the Suunto Sail Manager CD-ROM.
The PC interface allows the use of the ARCS electronic charts. The ARCS (Admiralty
Raster Chart Service) charts are manufactured by the United Kingdom Hydrographic
Office, UKHO. Suunto M9 contains the user permits for the charts and has to be
connected to the docking station and the PC while charts are read. Check your local
dealer for the availability of the ARCS products.
NOTE: When purchasing ARCS charts you must have your user permit and PIN code
available in order to register for the use of the chart. The user permit and PIN code is
provided in the Suunto M9 sales package.
4.1.1 Transferring Data
To transfer data:
1. Make sure your computer has a free serial port.
2. Attach the Suunto M9 firmly to the docking station with the display facing up. Plug
the adapter to the docking station and to an electric outlet. Plug the docking station
to the serial port of the computer. The wristop enters automatically the PC INTER-
FACE mode.
3. Open Suunto Sail Manager.
4. Click to open the Suunto M9 panel from the bottom left corner of the display. Click
connect to download the contents list and display them in a tree view in the Suunto
M9 panel.
5. To transfer data between the Suunto M9 and the Suunto Sail Manager, select an item
and drag it to the destination folder.
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6. When a confirm dialog appears, click to start downloading.
7. When you have transferred the files to your PC, you can delete them from the
Suunto M9 memory with Suunto Sail Manager and make room for new log files.
For further information, see the Suunto Sail Manager Help in the Help menu.
4.2 SUUNTO SAIL MANAGER
The Suunto Sail Manager software is included in your Suunto M9 package on a CD-
ROM. The instructions for installing the software are displayed on the cover of the CD.
The latest version of the Suunto Sail Manager can always be downloaded from
new features are developed continuously.
4.2.1 Suunto Sail Manager Feature
• Tracks:
View tracks on chart or a list of track points, edit track-related information, sort
tracks in folders and upload tracks to SuuntoSports.com.
• Routes:
Create new routes, edit existing routes, view routes on chart, sort routes in folders
and upload routes to Suunto M9 or SuuntoSports.com.
• My Points:
Add, edit and view underwater rocks, shallow rocks, visible rocks, anchorages
markers and waypoints. You can also download these from SuuntoSports.com.
• Boat:
Keep track of useful information related to your boat(s) and view the logbook
related to each one.
• Charts: View, zoom and pan charts, install new charts or update old charts.
• M9: Modify Suunto M9 settings and clear the Suunto M9 memory to make room for
new data.
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4.2.2 Changing the Suunto M9 Settings
Click the M9 panel on the bottom left corner of the display. The Suunto M9 settings tab
will open in the center of the display. After modifying the following settings click update
wristop.
- Clock (12h, 24h)
- Date (mm.dd, dd.mm)
- Altitude (m, ft)
- Temperature (C, F)
- Pressure (hPa, inHg)
- Distance (km, mi, nm)
- Short Distance (n/a, m, ft, yd)
- Speed (km/h, m/s, mph, kt)
- Wind unit (m/s, kt)
- Position (deg, dm)
- Info (off, on)
- Tones (off, on)
- Datum (WGS84 etc.)
- UTC Offset
Select the correct time zone in relation to Greenwich time.
- Fixrate
Define how often the Suunto M9 displays updates of GPS-related information. You can
set different fixrate for normal and race use.
- Log interval
Every x:th fix is saved in the Suunto M9 memory. You can set different log intervals for
normal and race use.
- UKHO Information, Pin code and User Permit
The values are saved in the Suunto M9 and cannot be edited. The information is
needed when purchasing ARCS charts.
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4.3 SUUNTOSPORTS.COM
SuuntoSports.com is an international free Web community where you can refine and
share the data that you have measured with your personal Suunto instrument and
analyzed with the sport-specific PC interface. SuuntoSports.com offers you a number
of features that help you to get the most out of your sport and your Suunto M9.
If you already own a personal Suunto sports instrument you can access all sport-
specific functions through registration. If you do not have an instrument yet, you may
either log in as a guest or register yourself. As a guest you can view and read, but
registration gives you the right to use other functions and participate to discussions.
4.3.1 System Requirements
SuuntoSports.com has the following system requirements:
• Internet Connection
• Modem: recommended 56k or faster
• Browser: IE 4.0 or better, Netscape 4.7x or newer
• Resolution: minimum 800 x 600, best viewed with 1024 x 768
4.3.2 SuuntoSports.com Sections
SuuntoSports.com includes three sections all of which have several functions. The
following paragraphs describe only the basic functions of SuuntoSports.com. You
can find detailed descriptions of all the site functions and activities and step-by-step
instructions for using them in the site Help. The Help is available on each page and its
icon is located on the right side of the bar that divides the screen. The Help is fre-
quently updated as the site develops.
SuuntoSports.com offers several possibilities for searching the information on the
website. In addition to the free search, you can search, for example, for groups,
users, resorts, logs and sports.
The information published on the SuuntoSports.com contains internal links so that you
do not always have to search for the information from the very beginning. For exam-
ple, if you view a resort description, you can follow the links and view the personal
information of the one who sent the resort information, the logs related to the resort
and charts created from the logs if the sender has made this information public.
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My Suunto
This section is meant for your personal information. You can store information about
yourself, your wristop computer, your sailing activities, etc. When you upload your
personal logs to SuuntoSports.com with Suunto Sail Manager, they are displayed in
your personal information but not shown to anybody else. In My Suunto you can also
manage the logs and decide whether they can be published within communities or
presented to all SuuntoSports users.
When you have uploaded logs to SuuntoSports.com. You can also publish your logs
and compare them with other users’ logs. You can use the ARCS electronic charts and
navigation functions.
The section also contains a personal calendar that you can use to mark personal
events or practice information. The training diary can be filled with facts about your
training and development, training locations and other useful information.
My Suunto offers access to a route planner where the users may plan their routes and
view their routes and tracks. This feature contains a world wide database of ARCS
electronic charts.
Communities
In the Communities section, SuuntoSports.com users can form and manage their own
groups or search for other groups. For example, you can create a group for all your
sailor friends, and share information about each other’s results, give advice and
discuss, where and when you could go for a sailing trip together. Groups can be either
open or closed. Closed groups mean that you have to apply for membership and be
accepted before you can participate in group activities.
All groups have a home page that displays information about group events and in-
cludes sections for news, notice board and other information. Group members can
also use group-specific bulletin boards, chat rooms and group calendars, and add
links and create group activities. All registered SuuntoSports users are automatically
members of the World of SuuntoSports community.
All logs can be viewed with track visualizer where the different participants of a
community may observe their sailed tracks on a single chart.
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Sport Forums
SuuntoSports.com has its own forum for each Suunto sport. The basic features and
functions are the same for all sport forums - sport-specific news, bulletin boards and
chat rooms. Users can also suggest links to sports-related websites and tips regard-
ing the sport and equipment to be published on the website. They can also publish their
own travel reports.
Sport forums include presentations of the sport-related resorts. Users can rank the
resorts and comment on them, and the results are published next to the resort informa-
tion. You can also create ranking lists for other things - for example, where is the
highest peak, what group has most members, who has uploaded most logs, and so on.
Getting Started
To join the SuuntoSports.com community, connect to the Internet, open your Web
the opening page appears, click the Register icon and register yourself and your
Suunto sports instrument. You can change and update your personal and equipment
profiles in the My Suunto section afterwards.
After the registration you will automatically enter the SuuntoSports.com home page
that introduces the site structure and functional principles.
NOTE: SuuntoSports.com is continuously developed further and its content is subject
to change.
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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
• Operating temperature –20 °C to +60 °C/-5 °F to +140 °F
• Storage temperature –30 °C to +60 °C/-22 °F to +140 °F
• Weight 76g
• Water resistant to 10 bar (ISO 2281 standard)
• Mineral crystal glass
• Rechargeable battery
• Docking station
• PC interface with a serial connector
Charger
• 240V or 110V depending on area of purchase
• Cigarette lighter charger 12V (optional accessory)
Memory
• 50 routes (10 race routes)
• 500 waypoints
Barometer
• Display range 300 to 1100 hPa / 8.90 to 32.40 inHg
• Resolution 1hPa / 0.05 inHg
Thermometer
• Display range -20°C to +60°C/-5°F to +140°F
• Resolution 1°C / 1°F
Compass
• Resolution 1°
• Tilt compensated to +/- 30 degrees from horizontal plane
GPS
• Resolution 1m / 3 ft
• 12 channels
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6. GPS DATUM LISTING
Suunto M9 offers the use of several different GPS datums that can be activated with
the Suunto Sail Manager software with the help of the PC interface. There is a list of
the available GPS datums and the number codes used in the activation process below.
For information about activating GPS datums, refer to Suunto Sail Manager.
For information about setting the correct GPS datum, see page 25.
Number Name
Description
000
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
019
020
021
022
ADI-M
ADI-E
ADI-F
ADI-A
ADI-C
ADI-D
ADI-B
AFG
Mean Solution (Ethiopian and Sudan)
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Ethiopia
Mali
Senegal
Sudan
Somalia
ARF-A
ARF-H
ARF-B
ARF-C
ARF-D
ARF-E
ARF-F
ARF-G
ARS-M
ARS-A
PHA
Botswana
Burundi
Lesotho
Malawi
Swaziland
Zaire
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Mean Solution (Kenya and Tanzania)
Kenya
Djibouti
BID
Guinea-Bissau
South Africa
Tunisia
CAP
CGE
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023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
033
034
035
036
037
038
039
040
041
042
043
044
045
046
047
048
049
050
051
052
DAL
Guinea
EUR-F
EUR-T
LEH
Egypt
Tunisia
Ghana
LIB
Liberia
MAS
Eritrea
MER
MIN-A
MIN-B
MPO
NSD
OEG
PTB
Morocco
Cameroon
Nigeria
Gabon
Algeria
Old Egypt
Mean Solution (Burkina Faso and Niger)
Congo
PTN
SCK
Namibia
SRL
Sierra Leone
Algeria
VOR
AIN-A
AIN-B
BAT
Bahrain Island
Saudi Arabia
Sumatra
EUR-H
HKD
HTN
Iran
Hong Kong
Taiwan
IND-B
IND-I
INF-A
ING-A
ING-B
INH-A1
IDN
Bangladesh
India and Nepal
Thailand
Vietnam
Con Son Island (Vietnam)
Thailand (1997)
Indonesia
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053
054
055
056
057
058
059
060
061
062
063
064
065
066
067
068
069
070
071
072
073
074
075
076
077
078
079
080
081
KAN
Sri Lanka
KEA
West Malaysia and Singapore
KGS
Korean Geodetic System
NAH-A
NAH-B
NAH-C
FAH
Masirah Island (Oman)
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Oman
QAT
Qatar
SOA
Singapore
TIL
Brunei and East Malaysia (Sarawak and Sabah)
TOY-M
TOY-A
TOY-C
TOY-B
AUA
Mean Solution (Japan, Okinawa and South Korea
Japan
Okinawa
South Korea
Australia and Tasmania (Australian Geodetic 1966)
AUG
Australia and Tasmania (Australian Geodetic 1984)
EST
Estonia
EUR-M
EUR-A
EUR-E
EUR-G
EUR-K
EUR-B
EUR-I
EUR-J
EUR-L
EUR-C
EUR-D
EUS
Mean Solution (Europe 1950)
Western Europe (1950)
Cyprus
England, Channel Islands, Scotland and Shetland Islands
England, Ireland, Scotland and Shetland Islands
Greece
Italy (Sardinia)
Italy (Sicily)
Malta
Finland and Norway
Portugal and Spain
Mean Solution (European 1979)
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082
083
084
HJO
Iceland
Ireland
IRL
OGB-M
Mean Solution (England, Isle of Man, Scotland,
Shetland Islands and Wales)
085
086
087
088
089
090
091
092
093
094
095
096
097
098
099
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
OGB-A
OGB-B
OGB-C
OGB-D
MOD
England
England, Isle of Man and Wales
Scotland and Shetland Islands
Wales
Sardinia
SPK-A
SPK-B
SPK-C
SPK-D
SPK-E
SPK-F
SPK-G
CCD
Hungary
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Latvia
Kazakhstan
Albania
Romania
Czechoslovakia
CAC
Mean Solution (Florida and Bahamas
Mean Solution (CONUS)
Western USA
NAS-C
NAS-B
NAS-A
NAS-D
NAS-V
NAS-W
NAS-Q
NAS-R
NAS-E
NAS-F
NAS-G
NAS-H
Eastern USA
Alaska (excluding Aleutian islands)
Aleutian islands (East of 180deg W)
Aleutian islands (West of 180deg W)
Bahamas (excluding San Salvador Island)
San Salvador Island
Canada Mean Solution (including Newfoundland)
Alberta and British Columbia
Eastern Canada
Manitoba and Ontario
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NAS-I
NAS-J
NAS-O
NAS-P
NAS-N
NAS-T
NAS-U
NAS-L
NAR-A
NAR-E
NAR-B
NAR-C
NAR-H
NAR-D
BOO
NW Territories and Saskatchewan
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113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
Yukon
Canal Zone
Caribbean
Central America
Cuba
Greenland (Hayes Peninsula)
Mexico
Alaska (excluding Aleutian Islands)
Aleutian Islands
Canada
CONUS
Hawaii
Mexico and Central America
Columbia
CAI
Argentina
CHU
Paraguay
COA
Brazil
PRP-M
Mean Solution (Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Peru and Venezuela)
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
PRP-A
PRP-B
PRP-C
PRP-D
PRP-E
PRP-F
PRP-G
PRP-H
HIT
Bolivia
Northern Chile (near 19deg S)
Southern Chile (near 43deg S)
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Peru
Venezuela
Southern Chile (near 53deg S)
SAN-M
Mean Solution
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140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
SAN-A
SAN-B
SAN-C
SAN-D
SAN-E
SAN-F
SAN-J
SAN-G
SAN-H
SAN-I
SAN-K
SAN-L
ZAN
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador (excluding Galapagos Islands)
Baltra, Galapagos Islands
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
Suriname
AIA
Antigua, Leeward Islands
Ascension Island
ASC
SHB
St. Helena Island
BER
Bermuda Islands
DID
Deception Island, Antarctica
Nevis, St. Kitts, Leeward Islands
Faial, Graciosa, Pico, Sao Jorge and Terceira Islands (Azores)
South Georgia Islands
Cayman Brac Island
Montserrat, Leeward Islands
Trinidad and Tobago
Corvo and Flores Islands (Azores)
Canary Islands
FOT
GRA
ISG
LCF
ASM
NAP
FLO
PLN
POS
Porto Santo and Maderira Islands
Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
South Greenland
PUR
QUO
SAO
Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands (Azores)
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170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
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SAP
East Falkland Island
Salvage Islands
SGM
TDC
ANO
GAA
IST
Tristan Da Cunha
Cocos Islands
Republic of Maldives
Diego Garcia
KEG
MIK
Kerguelen Island
Mahe Island
REU
AMA
ATF
Mascarene Island
American Samoa Islands
Iwo Jima
TRN
ASQ
IBE
Tern Island
Marcus Island
Efate and Erromango Islands
Phoenix Islands
CAO
CHI
Chatham Islands (New Zealand)
Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands)
Easter Islands
GIZ
EAS
GEO
GUA
DOB
JOH
KUS
LUZ-A
LUZ-B
MID
New Zealand
Guam
Guadalcanal Island
Johnston Island
Caroline Islands, Fed.States of Micronesia
Philippines (excluding Mindanao Island)
Mindanao Island
Midway Islands
OHA-M
OHA-A
OHA-B
OHA-C
Mean Solution (Old Hawaiian)
Hawaii
Kauai
Maui
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201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
254
255
OHA-D
PIT
Oahu
Pitcairn Islands
SAE
Espirito Santo Island
Viti Levu Ísland (Fiji Islands)
Marshall Islands
MVS
ENW
WAK
BUR
CAZ
Wake Atoll
Bungka and Belitung Islands
Camp McMurdo Area, Antarctica
Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, S. Arabia and Syria
Kalimantan (Indonesia)
Afghanistan
EUR-S
GSE
HEN
HER
IND-P
PUK
Former Yugoslavia
Pakistan
Russia
TAN
Madagascar
VOI
Tunisia/Algeria
VOI-2
YAC
Tunisia/Algeria
Uruguay
RT90
KKJ
Sweden
Kartta Koordinaatisto Järjestelmä, Finland
Global WGS84 coordinate system
WGS84
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7. GLOSSARY
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Bearing (bea)
a destination.
The compass direction from your current location to
Course
A selected route between two locations, not
necessarily a straight line.
Course Made Good (cmg)
Cross Track Error (xte)
Heading from the starting point to the current
location.
Aberration from the selected course towards the destination
in degrees.
Distance from start (dfs)
Distance Made Good (dmg)
Distance from the start point.
The distance traveled on a straight line from the starting
point towards the destination.
Distance Made on Course (dmc)
The distance traveled on the chosen course towards the
destination.
Distance to lay line (dll)
Distance to finish (dtf)
Distance to the optimal line towards a waypoint.
Distance to the finish line.
Distance to start line (dsl)
Estimated Time of Arrival (eta)
Distance to start line.
The estimated time of day when you will reach your
destination based on the current velocity.
Estimated Time Enroute (ete)
The estimated travel time to your current destination based
on the current velocity and heading.
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Global Positioning System (GPS) A satellite tracking system.
Heading (hea)
Knots (kt
Compass direction on the present course.
Velocity in nautical miles per hour.
Latitude
Angular distance North or South of the Equator.
Lay line
Optimal line towards a waypoint based on the wind direction.
Angular distance West or East of the prime meridian.
Longitude
Nautical Mile
Navigation
One nautical mile equals 1852 meters.
Traveling between two locations on a route with knowledge of
the current location in relation to the route.
Position
Exact map coordinates of a given location.
Direction of the vessel in relation to the wind.
A change in the tack angle caused by the wind.
Time to reach an optimal line towards a waypoint.
Tack
Tack angle difference (tad)
Time to Lay line (ttl)
Time to Start line (tsl)
Time to reach the start line based on the current velocity
and location.
Time of Sunrise (tsr)
Estimated time to sunrise based on a GPS fix.
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Time of Sunset (tss)
Estimated time to sunset based on a GPS fix.
Time to Waypoint (ttw)
Estimated time to the next waypoint based on current velocity
and location.
Velocity Made Good (vmg)
Velocity Made on Course (vmc)
Waypoint
Effective velocity towards the wind.
Velocity on the course to the current destination.
Location coordinates on a course recorded in the Suunto M9
memory.
Wind shift
Course change due to wind in degrees.
8. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE
This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely
for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the opera-
tion of Suunto M9 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.
Suunto, Suunto M9s and their logos are all registered or unregistered trademarks of
Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved.
While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documen-
tation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or
implied. Its content is subject to change at any time without notice. The newest version
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9. CE
The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive
89/336/EEC.
10. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE
If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will,
at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, for two
(2) year from the date of its purchase. This warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser and only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship that
occur during normal use while in the period of the warranty.
It does not cover battery replacement, damage or failures resulting in accident, mis-
use, neglect, mishandling, alteration or modifications of the product, or any failure
caused by operation of the product outside the scope of its published specifications,
or any causes not covered by this warranty.
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
The client can exercise the right to repair under the warranty by contacting Suunto
Oy’s Customer Service department to obtain a repair authorization.
Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries shall in no event be liable for any incidental or conse-
quential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the product. Suunto Oy and
its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties
that may arise through the use of this device.
Suunto’s Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be ISO 9001
compliant in all SUUNTO Oy’s operations (Quality Certificate No. 96-HEL-AQ-220)
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11. DISCLAIMER
Since the GPS satellites and the delivery system are neither owned nor maintained by
Suunto, Suunto takes no responsibility for possible malfunctions, changes in position-
ing quality or the discontinuity of the GPS service in the future. Suunto will not reclaim
products because of changes in the GPS service.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular instance. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equip-
ment, try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized Suunto dealer or other qualified service technician if the prob-
lem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This
device cannot cause harmful interference, and, (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Repairs should be made by authorized Suunto service personnel. Unauthorized re-
pairs will void warranty.
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WARNING
Read this manual. Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety paying attention
to all the warnings listed below. Make sure you understand the use, displays and
limitations of this instrument before utilizing it.
WARNING
Do not use Suunto M9 as the only navigation aid. Use all available navigation aids such
as charts, compass, visual sightings etc. and compare them with the Suunto M9
navigation information. Make sure all conflicting information is resolved before continu-
ing with navigation.
WARNING
This instrument is intended for recreational use only. Do not use this instrument for
obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision.
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