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PM4 user interface ?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 2:39 pm
by marksp
Usability question regarding connecting and using the Suunto HRM with the PM4. After the recent firmware upgrade, my PM4 presents the following screen after selecting 'Connect to Suunto'. It's unclear which to select or what the 'remember belt' actually does. I've selected 'remember belt' previously, but the PM4 still presents this option which seems to indicate that it hasn't remembered my belt.

Can someone explain this screen?

Thanks

Re: PM4 user interface ?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 3:05 pm
by Citroen
If you choose "Remember Belt" your Suunto belt serial number will be recorded on your LogCard (as part of your user's data). Next time you turn on the PM4 it will automatiocally "pair" with your Suunto belt no menu, no buttons to press.

Re: PM4 user interface ?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 3:09 pm
by c2scott
I agree with Citroen: If you choose "Remember Belt" your Suunto belt serial number will be recorded on your LogCard (as part of your user's data). Next time you turn on the PM4 it will automatiocally "pair" with your Suunto belt no menu, no buttons to press.

Further, if you go to the 'Connect Suunto' option again and choose your belt again, of course you will still be presented with this option. This does NOT mean it does not remember the belt, just that it's asking if you want to save this belt selection to the card.

Re: PM4 user interface ?

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 12:34 pm
by marksp
Brilliant, thanks. I hoped that this was the answer :)

Now that my belt has been upgraded to the newer "comfort" belt, it's clear that my old belt was failing. When I select my user, the heart symbol shows up instantly and my heart rate is displayed within seconds, all without having to select "Connect to Suunto". Cheers