Lockable atlimeter and barometer

I am curious about these functions on the Observer. Are they just that, functions that can be turned on and off, or are does the watch function in these ways all the time? For example, does the altimeter get locked out everytime you enter the barometer mode?

Thanks,

J

	Suunto Observer - Click for more info The shock-resistant Suunto Observer is a tool built for outdoor challenges, but its timeless design makes it wearable in any situation. The Observer is 1/3 smaller in both diameter and width than the first generation Suunto Watches (Vector, Altimax, etc). It also features a chronograph, which previously was only offered in the Navitech but is now discontinued.

[AltimeterGuy]

Use barometer mode on the X6 & Observer locks the altimeter so that changes in elevation are not shown. Use Altimeter mode shows your change in elevation. One might want to use the baromter mode when you are at home overnight or in tent while camping or backpacking so that changes in weather do not affect your altimeter readings while you are basically at the same place overnight.

AltimeterGuy

	Suunto Observer - Click for more info The shock-resistant Suunto Observer is a tool built for outdoor challenges, but its timeless design makes it wearable in any situation. The Observer is 1/3 smaller in both diameter and width than the first generation Suunto Watches (Vector, Altimax, etc). It also features a chronograph, which previously was only offered in the Navitech but is now discontinued.

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[Richard]

I noticed that the altitudemeter is blocked when using the barometer but is the barometer locks when i use the altitude meter?? And is if it's locked during altitude mode, how can i check the pressure of the air??

Thanks,
Richard

[AltimeterGuy]

The barometer is not locked/blocked when you are in the "use altimeter" mode. You can still see changes in absolute and sea level compensated barometric pressure.

AltimeterGuy