Suunto Lumi [24/49] Setting reference value and profiles

Handy tip: Setting altitude reference value

You’re on the second day of your two-day hike. You realize that you forgot to switch

from the BAROMETER profile to the ALTIMETER profile when you started out in the

morning. So you hike to the nearest location shown on your topographic map for

which a reference altitude value is provided. You set your Suunto Lumi altitude

reference value accordingly. Your altitude readings are correct again.

6.2 Setting reference value and profiles

6.2.1 Setting altitude reference value

It is really important to provide an accurate altitude reference value. The altitude

reference is the exact altitude of where you are currently standing. You can

find this measurement from any topographic map. The more often you insert

an altitude reference value, the more precise the current reading will be as the

air pressure usually changes depending on your location. Your Suunto Lumi

will remind you to set the altitude reference value, if needed!

You can set your altitude reference value in MENU. To enter MENU, press [Mode]

for 2 seconds - the menu icon in the upper right corner will blink twice.