Suunto X9 Instruction Manual
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3.6.3. GPS fix
The selected GPS fix interval determines how often your
Suunto X9 establishes a satellite connection and how often it
stores data in the memory. This in turn affects the battery life.
To select a GPS fix:
1. In the Set menu, select GPS fix with UP/DOWN and press
The selected GPS fix interval determines how often your
Suunto X9 establishes a satellite connection and how often it
stores data in the memory. This in turn affects the battery life.
To select a GPS fix:
1. In the Set menu, select GPS fix with UP/DOWN and press
ENTER. The fix interval field is activated.
2. Select a suitable fix interval with UP/DOWN and press
ENTER.
When the Navigate function is on, your Suunto X9 uses the
following settings depending on the chosen fix interval.
following settings depending on the chosen fix interval.
NOTE: You can change GPS fix settings during an activity.
NOTE: If you have selected the Manual or 1 min, you can reactivate the GPS by
NOTE: If you have selected the Manual or 1 min, you can reactivate the GPS by
pressing STOP/BACK for more than 2 seconds. This is possible in the following
modes and functions: Activity and Navigation main displays, Find Home and Position.
Mark Memp and Mark Home activate the GPS automatically and after marking the
Mark Memp and Mark Home activate the GPS automatically and after marking the
point return to the previously selected GPS fix.
NOTE: If you use the Manual or 1 min, the GPS accuracy and activity bar acts
NOTE: If you use the Manual or 1 min, the GPS accuracy and activity bar acts
normally when the GPS is active. When the GPS is in the sleep mode (saving battery
power), it displays
power), it displays
when the data from the last location was valid. It displays
GPS fix
interval
interval
Estimated
duration
duration
Track log
interval
interval
Altitude profile
interval
interval
Memory
capacity (max.
25 track logs)
capacity (max.
25 track logs)
1 sec
4,5 h
10 s
10 s
24 h
1 min
12 h
1 min
20 s
145 h
Manual
Depends on
usage, >500
positions
usage, >500
positions
Manual
60 s
up to 400 h