2. Plug the charger in the docking station. Plug the charger in an electric outlet. 3. When the battery indicator shows a full battery, disconnect the charger from the electric outlet. Suunto G9 is now ready for use. NOTE: Heavy use of the GPS, backlight and compass will significantly reduce the battery life.
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO G9
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, COURSE and GAME. The active mode is indicated by the moving segment next to the indicator bar. 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 being 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. Once the GPS is on but does not have a fix, an empty rectangular dot is displayed. 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.
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. In the Game and Course modes, it returns to the Game statistics display. NOTE: If a game is not active, Suunto G9 displays the statistics of the last 4 played rounds. 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 on the backlight settings, see page 25.) 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.

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 receivers 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). However, depending on the satellite constellation and the distortion the GPS signal experiences 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. Because of this inevitable vertical inaccuracy of GPS positioning, Suunto G9 encases a separate altimeter sensor with a 1-meter resolution that should be used instead of the GPS estimate when measuring small changes in altitude.
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 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 receiver starts more quickly, typically in less than 10 seconds if it was turned off in between. You should turn off the GPS when, for example, you have a longer break. This is because satellite tracking consumes large amounts of power. Suunto G9 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.

3. MODES

3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION Suunto G9 has five different modes: Time, Weather, Compass, Course and Game. You can switch between the modes with the arrow buttons. Each mode has several submodes. 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 on changing the date format, see page 28.) Time The second row displays the time in the selected format. (For more information on changing between 12- and 24hour displays, see page 27.) Shortcuts The third row displays either the stopwatch, the seconds or Dual time. To switch between these, short press Stop/Cancel. Stopwatch: (For information on operating the stopwatch, see the section 3.2.2 below.) Seconds: Displays seconds Dual time: Displays the dual time if it has been set. (For more information on setting the dual time, see page 21.)
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 from the end time. Suunto G9 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. 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. The alarm indicator changes to on. Short press Enter and the hour selection is activated. The current time is shown in the lower part of the display for reference. 4. Set the correct hour with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The minute selection is activated. 5. Set the correct minutes with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The alarm is now set and you return to the Set menu.

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 deactivate and short press Enter. The alarm information is displayed and the on/off indicator is displayed as active (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 G9 buttons. 3.2.4. Time/Date The current time is visible on the second row of the Time modes main display. Dual time gives you a possibility to keep track of another time, for example, another time zone when you are traveling. The dual time is displayed as a shortcut on the third row of the Time modes main display. To scroll to the dual time shortcut, press Stop/Cancel in the time display. NOTE: The Time sync feature checks the correct time and date from the GPS when the GPS is activated and TimeSync is set to On or Auto. You must always change the Dual time manually.
Sync You can turn the GPS time synchronization to On, Off or Auto. To set the time synchronization: 1. In the Set menu, Scroll to Time/Date and short press Enter. The Time/Date view is activated. 2. Scroll to Sync and short press Enter. The On/Off/Auto selection is activated. 3. Change the On/Off/ Auto status with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The time synchronization is now set.

The On/Off/Auto settings

NOTE: When you enter a different time zone, Suunto G9 does not automatically update the time zone. Adjust the time roughly to the local time, set the time sync to Auto and start the GPS. Suunto G9 calculates the UTC offset and uses it to get the time exactly right. NOTE: The time is synchronized each time the GPS is started 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 Dualtime is displayed. 2. Scroll to either Time/Date or Dualtime 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 27.) 3. Change the hour with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The minute selection is activated. 4. Change the minutes with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The second selection is activated. 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 second settings are correct, short press Enter. The date selection is activated. 6. Change the day 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 to the dual time as well.

2. Time: The current time. 3. Bearing: If one of the objects of the field has been activated on the Course modes main display, this row shows the bearing to the object.
3.4.2. 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 G9 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 Suunto G9 level during the calibration.
To calibrate the compass: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Calibrate and short press Enter. 2. Hold the Suunto G9 horizontally level and rotate it 360 degrees for 30 seconds. 3. Hold the Suunto G9 vertically level and rotate it 360 degrees in the direction of the wrist strap for 30 seconds. 4. When the calibration has been finished, you return to the Set menu.
3.4.3. 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. Change the setting with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. (Auto sets the declination from the GPS declination database based on the current location. On allows you to set the declination manually.) The degree field is activated. 3. Scroll the degrees with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The declination is now set and you return to the Set menu. Off: Compass points to the magnetic north Compass points to the geographic north based On: on the declination set for the current location from the GPS database Auto: Compass points to the geographic north based on the declination from the GPS database Current location
Setting the Compass declination with the GPS To set the compass declination with the GPS: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Declination and short press Enter. The direction field is activated. 2. Select Auto with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The GPS automatically sets the compass declination based on the current location that it receives from the GPS. NOTE: The GPS declination database is based on a global 2-degree latitude x 2-degree longitude grid.
3.4.4. Function Menu The Function menu in the Compass mode is similar to the one in the Time mode. (For more information on the features, see page 30.)
3.5. COURSE MODE In the course mode you can add the hole par numbers and the various obstacle locations of a specified course. After the course is set up in the Suunto G9 memory, the unit displays the distance to the obstacles during the game. 3.5.1. Main Display When you open the Course mode, the main display opens. The main display has three rows: Target: The first row displays the identifier of the target. Distance: The second row displays the distance to the target. Number of targets: The third row displays the number of targets. The hyphens indicate marked points. For example, in the picture the obstacle 2 (bunker 1) is selected and two other obstacles (1 and 3) are available for review. The obstacles can be toggled with Stop/ Cancel.

3.5.2. Set menu The Set menu allows you to store the locations of different obstacles hole by hole in the Suunto G9 memory. To enter the Set menu, short press Enter. The following locations are available: Pin, Green, Tee, Bunker, Water, Lay-Up and Rough. To store the location: 1. Walk to the specific location on the course. 2. Scroll to the corresponding obstacle with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. Suunto G9 stores the location once the EPE (Estimated Position Error) falls below 10 meters. 3. To move to the next hole, select Done. NOTE: If a course has not been activated or the current course does not contain any memorized features, Suunto G9 will advise you to mark a point on the main display.
NOTE: Suunto G9 allows you to store up to 9 features for each hole. Four of them are fixed (Tee, Pin, Green, Lay-Up). When you store one of these again, it overwrites the similar older feature. The other features allow you to store multiple locations. Suunto G9 then displays a number after the feature (for example when 2 bunkers are stored the unit displays a bunker and bunker1).
3.5.3. Viewing the Game Information The Game Data display contains information on the holes of the active game and of the last four games. If you have not started a game, the Game Data display lists the log files of played games. When you have started a game, but have not played any holes, a summary of the course is displayed before the individual holes. If holes have been played on the active course, the summary of the course is displayed last. To view previous games: 1. Press Start/Data in the Course or Game modes main display to access the Info display. 2. Scroll to the corresponding date and time of the game start and short press Enter. The first display shows the number of played holes, the number of shots, par for the course and the number of puts. Scroll the displays with the arrow buttons. The following displays show the information for every played hole: the number of shots, the par for the hole and the number of puts. If a hole has not been played yet, the shot values shown are 0. The last display shows the time when the game ended. 3. Short press Start/Data or Stop/Cancel to exit the Game Data display.
3.5.4. Function Menu The Function menu contains several functions that are identical to the ones in the previous modes. It includes information on GPS, Mark home, Find home, Position, PWRsave and Stats in the Time modes Function menu section. The rest of the features are specific to this mode and the Game mode. To access the function mode, long press Enter in the Course modes main display. Creating a new course The New function allows you to create a new course by entering the par values and the lengths of the holes. To create a new course: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Course with the arrow buttons and short press Enter.

2. Scroll to New with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The par value of the first hole is displayed.
3. Change the value with the arrow buttons and short press Enter to confirm the changes. After confirming the Par number field, the distance field is activated.
4. Select the correct distance for the corresponding hole and confirm the selection with Enter. NOTE: The distance information is used for the scorecard in the Suunto Golf Manager software. 5. The par value of the second hole is activated. Change the following par values and distances with the arrow buttons and short press Enter to confirm the changes. Press Stop/Cancel to return to a previous value. 6. Long press Enter to confirm the changes and exit the New function. NOTE: When you create courses with Suunto G9, the courses are named according to the date they were created. You can modify the course name on your PC with the Suunto Golf Manager software.
Activating a Course To activate a course for playing: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Course with the arrow buttons and short press Enter.
2. A list of courses is displayed. Select a course and short press Enter.
3. Scroll to Activate with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The message COURSE NAME ACTIVATED is displayed and you return to the Course mode main menu.
Modifying the course information The Modify function allows you to modify the par and distance information of the course. To modify the par information: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Course with the arrow buttons and short press Enter.
2. A list of courses is displayed. Select a desired course and short press Enter.
3. Scroll to Modify with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The par number for the first hole is activated.
4. Use the arrow buttons to change the par value and short press Enter to confirm the changes. After confirming the par number field, the distance field is activated.
5. Select the correct distance and short press Enter. The second par is activated.
6. Change all the following par values and distances in a similar way. Press Stop/Cancel to return to a previous value.

Shortcuts: The third row displays the number of shots for the current hole, the number of shots for the whole game and GPS sleep for power saving purposes. Switch between these with Stop/Cancel. Number of shots: Displays the number of shots hit during the current hole and the par for the hole. Number of shots: Displays the total number of shots hit during the whole game and the total pars played.
GPS Sleep: If this shortcut is active for more than 2 seconds, the GPS goes to the sleep mode to save battery power (for instance when you take a snack break or when you have to wait longer periods before continuing the game). The GPS is reactivated when other shortcuts are selected. NOTE: When you mark shots or locations with Suunto G9 and the unit does not have a fix to the satellites, Suunto G9 prompts that it does not have a fix. This does not prevent you from continuing the game. However, the geographical location and distance information will be missing. The scorecard will not be affected. 3.6.2. Start Round The Start Round function begins the game on the selected course. If the GPS is not on, starting a game activates the GPS. To start the game: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Start Round and short press Enter. 2. The game begins and Suunto G9 starts showing the prompt Mark Tee 1.
3.6.3. Marking the Tee 1. Short press Enter to choose the Start Round function. The message WAIT GPS is displayed until the GPS is active and has a fix. Then the Mark Tee 1 prompt, name and par of the course are displayed. 2. Walk to the tee and short press Enter to access the Set menu. Mark Tee is displayed in reversed color. 3. Short press Enter to mark the tee. If you do not change the suggested tee number in 10 seconds, the tee is accepted and Suunto G9 begins displaying the distance to the green. NOTE: As a default, Suunto G9 assumes that the game starts at the first hole. If you want to start at a different hole, select the desired hole number with the arrow buttons while the TEE FOR HOLE 1 MARKED display is active. 3.6.4. Marking the Ball The Mark Ball function records the current location of the ball. Then Suunto G9 begins showing the distance information from the tee and the flag. To mark the position of the ball: 1. Walk to the location of the ball. 2. In the Set menu, scroll to Mark Ball and press Enter. The position of the ball has now been recorded. NOTE: After you have selected Mark Ball, Suunto G9 displays the shot length for 5 seconds.
3.6.5. Selecting Clubs The Select Club function records the type of the club and the shot length for a shot to be taken. When you enter the club selection menu, Suunto G9 displays the clubs that will carry the ball closest to the green. To record the club selection: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Select Club and short press Enter. A list of clubs is displayed. 2. Scroll the list with the arrow buttons and short press Enter to select a club. When the Club selection has been set to Manual, you may give the club for the previous or the next shot.

3. Select Next with the arrow buttons to confirm the club as the club of the next shot.
4. Select Previous to confirm the club as the club of the previous shot. 5. Press Enter to confirm the selection. You return to the Game modes main display. NOTE: You can only make the next/previous selections in the manual club selection mode.
3.6.6. Viewing the Game Information This section is similar to the one in the Course mode. (See page 47 for more information.) 3.6.7. End Hole The End Hole function records the completion of a hole and starts the next hole. To mark the end of the hole: 1. After the last shot, short press Enter in the Game modes main display to access the Set menu. 2. Scroll to End Hole and short press Enter. The completion of the hole has now been marked and Suunto G9 prompts you to confirm / modify the number of putts and the total score.
3.6.8. Quit Hole If you decide not to finish a hole and pick up your ball during the game, select Quit hole instead of End Hole. Suunto G9 marks that you have quit the hole and the score for the hole is disqualified. 3.6.9. Quit Round The Quit Round function stops the game before all the 18 holes have been played. It also shuts down the GPS. To quit the round, scroll to Quit Round in the Set menu and press Enter. The round ends and you return to the Game modes main display. However, the score is considered valid for the played holes. 3.6.10. Undo The Undo function removes the last selection / marking and returns you to the previous display. You can use it, for example, to remove an accidentally marked ball. To undo the last selection, scroll to Undo in the Set menu and press Enter. 3.6.11. Penalty The Penalty function records penalties and the resulting increased number of shots. To record a penalty: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Penalty and short press Enter. The following penalties are displayed: Drop Water Rule Violation Wrong Position 2. Select a penalty with the arrow buttons and short press Enter. The penalty is recorded and the number of shots increases accordingly. You return to the Game modes main display. NOTE: Water and Drop also mark the ball position. Therefore record them at the correct location.
Prov Ball The provisional ball function records the use of a provisional ball and updates the scorecard accordingly. One provisional ball adds two shots to the score. To record the use of a provisional ball: 1. In the Set menu, scroll to Prov Ball and short press Enter. The Prov ball display is shown. You can now change the number of provisional balls used. 2. Scroll to the ball you wish to select and short press Enter. You return to the Game modes main display. NOTE: Only mark the provisional ball that becomes the ball in play with Prov ball. The score for the previous ball in play and possible previous provisional balls are added automatically.

4. ADDITIONAL FEATURES

4.1. PC INTERFACE With the PC Interface you can transfer information between Suunto G9 and your computer.The information can be either games stored in the Suunto G9 memory, recorded courses, bag information or shot distances of various clubs. When the data has been transferred, you can easily organize, view and add related information in it with the Suunto Golf Manager software. The PC Interface cable and the Suunto Golf Manager software are delivered in the same package with your Suunto G9. The installation instructions for the software can be found on the cover of the Suunto Golf Manager CD-ROM. 4.1.1 Transferring Data To transfer data: 1. Make sure your computer has a free serial port. 2. Attach the cable to the computer serial port and plug the other end in your Suunto G9 docking station. The wristop goes automatically to the data transfer mode. 3. Open the Suunto Golf Manager. 4. Select Transfer from the View menu to start the log transfer function. The function guides you in the transfer of the log files. 5. To save the files on your PC, select them and press Finish. 6. When you have transferred the files to your PC, you can delete them from the Suunto G9 memory with the Suunto Golf Manager and make room for new log files. For further information, see the Suunto Golf Manager Help. To access the Help, click the help icon on the upper right corner of the display.
4.2. SUUNTO GOLF MANAGER Suunto Golf Manager software is included in your Suunto G9 package on a CD-ROM. The instructions for installing the software are displayed on the cover of the CD. The Suunto Golf Manager allows you to create a user profile that contains personal and bag-related information. You can also view and edit game and course information. The newest version of the Suunto Golf Manager can always be downloaded from www.suunto.com or www.suuntosports.com. Please check for updates regularly as new features are continuously being developed. 4.2.1. Functions File When there are multiple users for the same Suunto Golf Manager software, you need to define the current user with this function every time you use the software. Player 1. Details With this function you can create your own user profile and include your basic information in it. User profiles are useful when the same wristop computer has multiple users. With your user profile you can easily find the information you need. 2. Bags / Clubs The user profile also allows you to create and customize your own bag and to add and remove clubs. 3. Settings Changing the Suunto G9 settings You can also change the following settings with the Suunto Golf Manager: Backlight - Select the backlight settings (Normal, Off, Night Use) Distance - Select the used distance unit (meters or yards) Temperature - Select the used temperature unit (C or F) Club Usage - Select for Prompt or Manual usage Contrast - Select the contrast for the Suunto G9 display Brightness - Select the backlight brightness for Suunto G9

Time Sync - Select Off, on or Auto Altitude Sync - Select On or Off Golf Statistics - Select On or Off Pressure - Select the used pressure unit (hPa or inHg) Display Info - Select On or Off Datum Settings - Select the correct datum GPS Power Save - Select the GPS sleep times for the power save mode (units:seconds) Time Zone - Select the correct time zone for the GPS sync offset. Clock Format - Select between 12- or 24-hour display Date - Select the date format (dd.mm, mm.dd or day) Tones - Set the button tones On or Off
Changing the Suuntosports.com-related settings Before you can change the Suuntosports.com-related settings, you need to register yourself as a Suuntosports.com user. After registration you can change the following settings: Username - Select a user name for yourself Password - Select your password Firewall - Select whether your PC is behind a firewall or not Firewall address - Select the firewall address Port number - Select the port number Rounds Here you can view the rounds you have played and change their results. Courses Here you can view and change the course information Transfer Here you can transfer the log files both to your Suunto G9 and SuuntoSports.com. For more detailed information, see the Suunto Golf Manager Help
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 get the most out of your sport and your Suunto G9. If you already own a personal Suunto sports instrument, you can access all sportspecific 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 in 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 frequently updated as the site develops. SuuntoSports.com offers several possibilities for searching the information on site. In addition to the free search, you can search for groups, users, locations, logs and sports. The information published on SuuntoSports.com contains internal links so that you do not always have to search for the information from the very beginning. For example, 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.

My Suunto This section is meant for your personal information. You can store information about yourself, your wristop computer, your golfing activities, etc. When you upload your logs to SuuntoSports.com with Suunto Golf 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 create charts from the game data in the logs. You can also publish your logs and compare them with other users logs. 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, playing locations and other useful information. 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 golfer friends and share information about each others results, give advice and discuss where and when you could go golfing together. Groups can be either open or closed. Closed means 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 includes 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.
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 sites and tips regarding the sport and equipment to be published on the site. 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 information. You can also create ranking lists for other things - for example, which 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 browser and go to www.suuntosports.com. When 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 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.

10. 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 positioning quality or the discontinuity of the GPS service in the future. Suunto will not reclaim products because of changes in the GPS service. All information delivered by Suunto G9 must be considered as advice only. Naturally, the player is still responsible for striking the ball in golf and for the game of golf in general. The player must take notice of other players and obstacles and decide when it is safe to strike the ball.