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1. GENERAL INFORMATION...4 2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO n3i... 4 2.1. Buttons....5 2.2. Channels....8 2.3. Modes....9 2.4. Signal coverage...9 2.5. Status icons....10 3. TIME CHANNEL...12 3.1. Receiving the time...13 3.2. Choosing a watch face...14 3.3. Watch face sub-modes...15 3.3.1. Downloading a watch face..15 3.4. Chronograph....16 3.4.1. Timers...16 3.5. Alarms....20 4. BATTERY...21 4.1. Battery level indicator...21 4.2. Charging the battery....23 5. SUUNTO N3I USB DRIVER...24 5.1. Installing Suunto n3i USB driver...24 5.2. Uninstalling Suunto n3i USB driver..24
6. SETTINGS.... 25 6.1. Time.... 26 6.1.1. Setting the time... 26 6.1.2. Setting the time zone... 27 6.1.3. Setting the dual zone... 27 6.2. Date.... 28 6.3. General.... 28 6.4. Units.... 30 7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS... 31 8. GETTING HELP.... 36 9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS... 37 9.1. Copyright.... 37 9.2. Trademarks.... 37 9.3. Patents.... 37 9.4. About your Suunto n3i and service... 38 9.5. FCC compliance... 38 9.6. CE compliance... 39 9.7. ISO 9001 compliance... 39 10. WARRANTY.... 40 10.1. Limits of liability.... 40 10.2. After sales service... 41

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Ready, Set, Go! Wherever life takes you, your new Suunto n3i keeps you current. When you sign up for the MSN Direct service, you can choose exactly what information you want to receive. This dynamic wireless technology discreetly displays the information that matters most to you. With a quick glance at your wrist, you stay informed about news, stocks, weather, sports and more. MSN Direct-ready watches are every bit as fun as they are informative. Enjoy making fashion statements with different watch faces and customizing your Suunto n3i to fit your lifestyle. To learn more about your new Suunto n3i and how to use it, follow the instructions in this guide.
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO n3i
To get acquainted with your new Suunto n3i and learn about channels, modes, signal coverage, and status icons, keep reading. If you have not already done so, follow the steps in the Quick Start Guide to charge your Suunto n3i, activate the MSN Direct service at http://direct.msn.com/go, and follow the instructions on the screen.
2.1. BUTTONS Your Suunto n3i includes five buttons each of which has several different functions.
START/LAP/LIGHT Short press Starts the Chronograph (Chrono mode). Stores lap/split times (Chrono mode). Long press Activates the backlight in all the modes. (For personalized use of the backlight, see Chapter 6. Settings.) CHANNEL/MODE Short press Returns to the mode or channel splash screen. Scrolls the channel splash screens on the display. Long press Returns to the Time channel splash screen. NEXT/STOP Short press If a mode/channel splash screen is active, it navigates to the next splash screen. Scrolls the menus up. When setting/changing a selected item, it scrolls the options on the display. When changing values, it increases the value. Changes watch faces (Time mode). Stops the chronograph (Chrono mode). After you have stopped the chronograph, it scrolls the stored lap/split times on the display.
Long press When you press and hold the button for two seconds in menus, watch face selections and splash screens, it starts to scroll through the options until you release it. Resets the display after you have stopped the chrono time (Chrono mode). PREVIOUS Short press If a mode/channel splash screen is active, you can use this button to navigate to the previous splash screen. Scrolls the menus down. When setting/changing a selected item, it scrolls the options on the display. When changing values, it decreases the value. Changes watch faces (Time mode). It selects either the lap/split reading or the timer reading for the lowest field of the Chrono modes main display. Long press When you press and hold the button for two seconds in menus, watch face selections and splash screens, it starts to scroll through the options until you release it. ENTER Short press In Chrono, Settings and Alarms modes, it navigates to the main display. (The main display opens automatically after a few seconds if you do not push any buttons) Navigates to submenus. Accepts settings.
Changes watch face sub-modes (Time mode). After the last setting, it takes you back to the main display. Long press Accepts the settings and returns to the main display. 2.2. CHANNELS Channels and their modes organize the information on your Suunto n3i. Similar to the channels on your television set, you see different types of contentsuch as news and weatherwhen you switch channels on your Suunto n3i. When you activate the MSN Direct service, you can select the channels you want to display on your Suunto n3i. Each channel appears on the Suunto n3i display with an icon and the name of the channel. To return to the Time channel, long press CHANNEL/MODE. To view the next channel, press CHANNEL/MODE, NEXT/ STOP or PREVIOUS. To display the contents of the current channel, release the button pressed.

2.3. MODES Each channel has one or more modes. For example, the Time channel includes the Time, Chrono, Logbook, Alarms and Settings modes. The name of the current mode appears on the Suunto n3i splash screen. To view the current mode, press CHANNEL/MODE once. To view the next mode within that channel, press NEXT/ STOP or PREVIOUS.
2.4. SIGNAL COVERAGE The MSN Direct service is delivered over a wireless network that is based on FM radio broadcast signals. Your Suunto n3i indicates the strength of the broadcast signal by displaying a signal strength icon. The icon appears in the upper-right corner of the status bar on most channel screens. The status bar will appear on most channel screens a few seconds after the last button press. Even at low signal strength, your Suunto n3i should receive information. Signal strength can vary based on your location. Sometimes topography (hills, valleys), building structures, or nearby electronics can interfere with the broadcast signal that your Suunto n3i uses to receive information. The network sends two types of information to your Suunto n3ibroadcast and personal. Broadcast informationsuch as news stories and current temperaturesis sent to every Suunto n3i with MSN Direct, but only the information that you want to see is actually captured by your Suunto n3i. Regardless of where you travel in North
America, as long as you are within an MSN Direct coverage area, you should receive broadcast information. Your personal informationsuch as your messages and calendar appointmentsis encrypted with a unique key to help maintain your privacy. You receive personal information when you are within the range of your home coverage area. Your home coverage area is the metropolitan area where you live. For more information about your home coverage area, including what to do when you travel, go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com and click the Help link. 2.5. STATUS ICONS Your Suunto n3i displays various icons. The location of the icons depends on the watch face used. The following table describes each icon. Icon Description New Message: Indicates that a new message has arrived. Battery Charging: Indicates that the battery is currently charging. Battery Low: Appears when the battery level is reduced to 30%. You need to charge your Suunto n3i soon.

Alarm On: Indicates that one of the alarms is set and will sound at the appropriate time. Chrono Running: Indicates that the Chronograph is currently running. Signal Strength: Shows you the strength of the broadcast signal that your Suunto n3i is receiving. A full signal is indicated by. A remote signal is indicated by and it means that your Suunto n3i may not be receiving your personal information. This can happen before the signal confirms the home coverage area for your Suunto n3i, or if you travel out of your home coverage area. No signal is indicated by and it means that your Suunto n3i has been out of your home coverage area longer than 10 minutes and cannot find a signal. Radio Off: Means that the watch radio is off and your Suunto n3i cannot receive a broadcast signal.

3. TIME CHANNEL

Your Suunto n3i comes with three channelsTime, Messages, and Calendarthat are available for use even before you activate the MSN Direct service. The Time channel is fully operational and ready to go. The Messages and Calendar channels have limited capabilities until you activate and personalize MSN Direct. The Messages channel is available for emergency and public service announcements, and the Calendar channel includes a month view calendar. Once you activate MSN Direct, you can receive messages from others, view personal appointments, and view an events calendar for the things that interest you, such as sports schedules, financial events, and local cultural events. You can also subscribe to a number of additional channels, such as news, weather, stocks, and sports. This guide provides instructions for using the Time channel. For instructions on using the other channelsincluding Messages and Calendargo to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com and click the Help link. Note: Before you activate MSN Direct, you also see the Register channel on your Suunto n3i. This is a temporary channel that displays the information you need to activate the service, including the MSN Direct Web site address and your Suunto n3i ID. The instrument ID is a number that uniquely identifies your Suunto n3i so that you can receive personal messages and information. The Register channel disappears when you activate MSN Direct.
3.1. RECEIVING THE TIME When your Suunto n3i receives a broadcast signal, it should automatically receive the correct time from an atomic clock. This happens even if you have not yet activated the MSN Direct service. As long as your Suunto n3i is receiving a signal, you do not need to set the time. The time is accurate to a few thousands of a second and automatically adjusts for daylight savings time and leap years. In addition, your Suunto n3i automatically changes to different time zones as you travel from place to place. Note: When you turn on your Suunto n3i, it may take a few minutes to receive the time from an atomic clock. If you are in an area where your Suunto n3i cannot receive a signal, you can set the time manually. You can also change the time display from a 12-hour clock to a 24hour clock, and you can override the automatic time zone setting. For details, see Chapter 6. Settings.

3.2. CHOOSING A WATCH FACE You can change the face that is displayed on your Suunto n3i. To choose a new watch face: 1. Long press CHANNEL/MODE to go to the Time channel. Wait for the current watch face to appear. 2. Select a suitable watch face with PREVIOUS or NEXT/STOP.
3.3. WATCH FACE SUB-MODES The watch faces have two to three sub-modes that you can adjust with the ENTER button. With the sub-modes you can customize the watch face to display date and dual time (and on some watch faces seconds) in addition to the regular time display. If you change the watch face, the selected sub-mode will also be visible there provided that the watch face supports it. So, for example, if you have selected to display the date, and you then decide to choose a new watch face, the date will be visible there, too. However, if your current watch face displays seconds, and you then select a watch face that does not support such a sub-mode, the seconds will not be displayed. 3.3.1. Downloading a watch face When you personalize the MSN Direct service, you can sign up to receive new watch faces. When you receive a new watch face, a specific message appears on the display (see the image below): To view the new watch face and decide whether to keep it: 1. When you receive the message, press ENTER. The new watch face appears for a few seconds. 2. Do one of the following: To keep the watch face, press NEXT/STOP (Yes). To discard the watch face, press PREVIOUS (No). Note: You can only store one downloaded watch face at a time on your Suunto n3i. If you decide to keep a face, the last watch face that you downloaded is removed.
CHRONOGRAPH With the chronograph you can time eventssuch as your daily runand record lap times. You can start the chronograph, stop it, and then restart it without having to reset it. You can record up to 50 laps. To use the Chronograph: 1. Enter the Chrono mode. 2. Press START/LAP/LIGHT to start the chronograph. 3. Press START/LAP/LIGHT while the chronograph is running to store a split time. Note: The chronograph will temporarily freeze then continue counting. Your split time and number are displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen. 4. Press NEXT/STOP to stop the chronograph. 5. Press NEXT/STOP to view your individual splits. 6. Press and hold NEXT/STOP for 2 seconds to reset the chronograph. 3.4.1. Timers Suunto n3i has three different training timers that you can use alongside the chronograph. For example, you can use these versatile timers for countdown time measurement before the start of a competition, for work and rest intervals in circuit training or to automatically start the chronograph after a warm-up period. Different timers function differently according to their type and purpose.

Timer-Stop This is a countdown timer. It starts the set countdown time when activated and stops it after the time has run out. 1. Enter the Chrono mode. 2. Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub-menu. 3. Select Timer Intervals 4. Select Timer-Stop 5. Set the desired countdown time (seconds and minutes) with PREVIOUS or NEXT/STOP and accept the selections with ENTER. The message TIMER-STOP INTERVAL SET is displayed and you return to the chronograph display. 6. Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub-menu. 7. Select Timer. 8. Select Timer-Stop. The message TIMER-STOP ACTIVATED is displayed and you return to the chronograph display. 9. Use PREVIOUS to toggle between your selected countdown time and 0.00,0. 10.Press START/LAP/LIGHT to start the countdown. When the countdown reaches zero, the chronograph stops automatically. You can also stop the chronograph manually by pressing NEXT/STOP. 11.Press and hold NEXT/STOP for 2 seconds to reset the chronograph.
Timer-Chrono This is a combination countdown timer and chronograph. You can set a countdown time, and when it reaches zero, this will activate the chronograph. 1. Enter the Chrono mode. 2. Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub-menu. 3. Select Timer Intervals. 4. Select Timer-Chrono. 5. Set the desired countdown time (seconds and minutes) with PREVIOUS or NEXT/ STOP and accept the selections with ENTER. The message TIMER-CHRONO INTERVAL SET is displayed and you return to the chronograph display. 6. Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub-menu. 7. Select Timer. 8. Select Timer-Chrono. The message TIMER-CHRONO ACTIVATED is displayed and you return to the chronograph display. 9. Use PREVIOUS to toggle between your selected countdown time and 0.00,0. 10.Press START/LAP/LIGHT to start the countdown. When the countdown reaches zero, the chronograph starts counting up. 11. Press START/LAP/LIGHT to store splits. 12.Press NEXT/STOP to stop the chronograph. 13.Press NEXT/STOP to view your individual splits. 14.Press and hold NEXT/STOP for 2 seconds to reset the chronograph.
Timer-Repeat This feature allows you to set multiple Intervals for your chronograph. Suunto n3i activates the set interval times one after another and after they are finished, it stops the chronograph. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the Chrono mode. Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub-menu. Select Timer Intervals. Select Timer-Repeat. Select the number of Intervals (1-20) you need with PREVIOUS and NEXT/STOP and press ENTER. 6. Set the first interval (seconds and minutes) with PREVIOUS or NEXT/STOP and accept the selections with ENTER. 7. Set the next Interval(s) in the similar manner. After the last one is set, the message TIMER-REPEAT INTERVALS SET is displayed and you return to the chronograph display. 8. Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub-menu. 9. Select Timer. 10.Select Timer-Repeat. The message TIMER-REPEAT ACTIVATED is displayed and you return to the chronograph display. 11.Press START/LAP/LIGHT to start the chronograph. An alarm will sound off at each designated Interval. The chronograph stops automatically when all Intervals have been met. If you wish to continue with the chronograph press START/LAP/LIGHT. 12.Press and hold NEXT/STOP for 2 seconds to reset the chronograph.

3.5. ALARMS Suunto n3i has three separate alarms that you can set to remind you about specific events or to wake you up in the morning. To set and activate alarms: 1. Enter the Alarms mode. 2. Select a suitable alarm with PREVIOUS and press ENTER. The Set alarm display opens. 3. Set the alarm either On or Off with PREVIOUS and press ENTER. 4. Set the minutes and hours (and am/pm on 12h mode) with PREVIOUS and press ENTER. Suunto n3i sounds the alarm and displays an illuminated alarm message (see below) for 30 seconds at the set time. The message automatically disappears after half an hour. You can dismiss the alarm by pressing any of the Suunto n3i buttons.

4. BATTERY

Suunto n3i is a feature-rich instrument and has numerous functions. Because of this, it uses a lot of battery power and must be recharged periodically, much like other devices such as cell phones or walkie-talkies. Your Suunto n3i should function fully for a few days on a single charge. The amount of time the battery lasts between charging sessions varies depending on a number of factors, including which watch face you are using, which channel Suunto n3i displays most of the time, the strength of the broadcast signal, and the amount of information that you receive. To extend the battery life between charging sessions: Stay on the Time channel unless you are viewing content on another channel. Some channels rotate new information through the screen continually, even when you are not looking, which consumes battery power. Turn the button tones off. Turn the radio off. If you are outside a reception area or not interested in receiving information, you can turn the radio off and your Suunto n3i stops looking for a broadcast signal. Remember to turn the radio back on. Turn your Suunto n3i off. If you are not wearing your Suunto n3i, you can turn it off. Suunto n3i maintains your current information for a long time, but the Suunto n3i screen is blank and the instrument receives no additional information. 4.1. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Different watch faces have different ways to display the battery level Here are some examples of possible battery level indicators: Percentage: The battery level percentage is displayed in a circle on the screen.

When the battery is fully charged, it is at 100%. When it is fully discharged, it is at 0%. Area: An asymmetric battery level area is displayed on the screen. When the battery is fully charged, the area is black. When it is fully discharged, the area is gray. Vertical bar: A battery level bar that consists of five blocks is displayed on the screen. Each block equals 20% of the battery power. Your Suunto n3i is fully functional from 100% down to a 20% charge. The following table describes how Suunto n3i responds at different battery charge levels. Battery level 30% 20% Suunto n3i response The low battery indicator ( ) appears.
A notification message appears. Suunto n3i goes into the low battery mode. The radio turns off and stops receiving new information. Suunto n3i switches to the Time channel after 5 minutes. The watch face may switch to one that uses less battery power. Suunto n3i shuts down and the screen goes blank. Suunto n3i conserves the contents of its memory.
4.2. CHARGING THE BATTERY If your Suunto n3i has a remaining battery charge of 30% or less, you should charge it as soon as possible. Charging the Suunto n3i takes up to 5 hours. To charge your Suunto n3i: 1. Connect the USB cable to the adapter. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Connect the USB cables data snake to your Suunto n3i. 3. Wait for the Suunto n3i to fully charge. The message CHARGED is displayed when the battery is fully charged. Warning: Your Suunto n3i contains a Li-ion battery. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Only replace with manufacturer-specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly. Note: You can also charge your Suunto n3i directly from your PC via the USB cable but first you need to install the USB software. The USB software installation package is on the CD delivered with your Suunto n3i. See Chapter 5. for installation instructions.

5. SUUNTO n3i USB DRIVER

The Suunto n3i USB driver is compatible with Windows 2000 and XP operating systems. The USB driver allows you to charge your Suunto n3i directly via the USB port of your PC. It also enables the calendar synchronization through the USB cable. Additional functions leveraging the USB cable may be added in the future without further notices. These instructions assume that you are installing Suunto sports Instrument drivers on a clean system, i.e. one that does not contain any Suunto sports Instrument drivers. If this is not the case, uninstall the previously installed drivers before proceeding with the installation. See Section 5.2 Uninstalling Suunto sports instrument drivers for more information. 5.1. INSTALLING SUUNTO n3i USB DRIVER To install Suunto sports Instrument drivers: 1. Insert the Suunto n3i CD. The USB driver installation should happen automatically. 2. If nothing happens, launch DPInst.exe from the USB driver folder of Suunto n3i CD. 3. If you still have problems, see the Readme in the USB driver folder of Suunto n3i CD. 4. Follow the instructions of the driver installation wizard. 5.2. UNINSTALLING SUUNTO n3i USB DRIVER To uninstall Suunto Sports Instrument drivers: 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs. A window that shows the currently installed programs opens. 2. Select SPOT USB Drivers and then click Change/Remove. This will bring up the Suunto Uninstaller screen, which asks if it is OK to delete the drivers. 3. Select Continue to finish the uninstallation.

6. SETTINGS

You can adjust all the settings of your Suunto n3i in the Settings mode, which is divided into four categories: Time, Date, General and Units. If you are receiving a broadcast signal and the radio is turned on, you cannot set the time and date manually, those are set by the network. In this case, your Suunto n3i automatically receives the correct time from an atomic clock. To go to the Settings mode: 1. Long press CHANNEL/MODE to go to the Time channel. Wait for the watch face to appear. 2. Press CHANNEL/MODE to open the Time splash screen. 3. While the Time splash screen is visible, scroll to Settings with PREVIOUS and press ENTER. The Settings modes main display opens.
6.1. TIME Normally the network provides you with the right time and local time zone. However, if you have no network coverage, you can also update the time manually. 6.1.1. Setting the time To set the time: 1. In the Settings mode, select Time. 2. Select Set time.
3. Set seconds, minutes, hours (and am/pm if 12h unit is in use) with NEXT/STOP or PREVIOUS and accept them with ENTER.
6.1.2. Setting the time zone By default, the time zone is set to Set by network and it reflects the time zone that corresponds to the atomic clock that the Suunto n3i is currently set to. This means that the time zone is updated automatically as you move from place to place. You can also set the time zone manually. To set the time zone: 1. In the Time display, select Set time zone. 2. Select your local time zone with NEXT/STOP or PREVIOUS and press ENTER. 6.1.3. Setting the dual zone Some of the optional time faces also have a dual time function. You can use this function to keep track of two different time zones. For example, if you are travelling and want to keep track of your home time and local time. To set the second time zone: 1. In the Time display, select Set dualzone. 2. Select a suitable time zone with NEXT/STOP or PREVIOUS and press ENTER.
DATE Suunto n3i has a programmed calendar until the year 2049. The day is automatically updated according to the set date and year. Also if network coverage is present and transmission has been received, the date will be updated automatically. However, you can also set the date manually. To set the date: 1. In the Settings mode, select Date. 2. Set the month, day and year with NEXT/STOP or PREVIOUS and accept the selections with ENTER. The weekday on the bottom row will be updated automatically according to your settings.
6.3. GENERAL To make your Suunto n3i better suited to your needs, you can adjust different settings such as button tones, backlight, radio/watch sleep and splash screen transition styles. You can also find information for checking the signal strength and battery status. To change the general settings: 1. In the Settings mode, select General. 2. Select the setting you want to adjust. 3. Adjust the settings with NEXT/STOP or PREVIOUS and accept them with ENTER. Radio sleep allows you to turn the radio off to save battery power. This is a good option if you are traveling in an area where there is no signal coverage. The radio off icon ( ) is

displayed in the upper right corner of most Suunto n3i displays. Normally you should keep your radio on so that you can receive broadcasting information to your channels. Watch sleep allows you to turn the display of your Suunto n3i off to save battery. This is a good option if you know you will not be using your Suunto n3i for a while, for example during the night. When you turn off your Suunto n3i, the radio is also automatically turned off. However, all the other functions work normally even when the Suunto n3i display is turned off. You can turn the display back on with the press of any button. Button tones can be set either on or off. When set off, button presses are not acknowledged with tones. Backlight has three options: Normal: Backlight is turned on with the long press of START/LAP/LIGHT. This is the recommended setting for normal use. Off: Backlight cannot be activated with any of the buttons. This is a good setting for power saving purposes. All buttons: Backlight is turned on with the press of any of the buttons. This is a good setting if you have to use your Suunto n3i in a dark environment. Transitions allows you to customize the channel transitions. Splash delay allows you to adjust the amount of time the splash screen stays on the display. While the splash screen is visible, you can switch channels. The longer the Splash delay is, the more time you have to react. In Watch info, you can check the general information about your Suunto n3i. This information includes the signal strength and battery life status. For more information about the items in Watch info, go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com and click the Help link.
6.4. UNITS You can also adjust the units that are used for presenting information on your Suunto n3i. Time format affects the used time style. You can select either 12h with am/pm symbols or 24h (European style of presenting the time). Date format affects the order of the day and month in date information. If you select dd/mm, the day is presented first. If you select mm/dd, the month precedes the day. In Measurements you can select between imperial and metric measurement information. The imperial measurements use Fahrenheit and yards, and the metric measurements use Celsius and meters. To adjust the units: 1. In the Settings mode, select Units. 2. Select the desired unit. 3. Adjust the unit with NEXT/STOP or PREVIOUS and press ENTER. From now on your Suunto n3i presents all units in the chosen format.

7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are the most commonly asked questions about your Suunto n3i. For additional questions and answers, go to the Suunto Web site at www.suunto.com. For questions about the MSN Direct service, go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com and click Help. What to do in case of a malfunction? 1.Shut down your Suunto n3i by simultaneously pressing PREVIOUS, START/ LAP/LIGHT, and CHANNEL/MODE. 2.Wait for a few seconds, and then simultaneously press NEXT/STOP, START/ LAP/LIGHT/ and CHANNEL/MODE. It takes several seconds for the Suunto n3i to power on. If your Suunto n3i still does not respond to any button presses, call the Suunto Customer Service at (toll free) 1 (800) 543-9124 for Suunto USA or 1 (800) 7767770 for Suunto Canada. How do I replace or recharge the battery? No need to replace the battery. Your Suunto n3i comes equipped with a rechargeable battery. To recharge the battery, follow the steps on page 19. How can I tell whether my Suunto n3i is getting reception? Check the signal strength icon that is found in the upper-right corner of most Suunto n3i screens. A good signal is indicated by , which means your Suunto n3i is getting reception and is receiving information. No signal is indicated by , which means you are outside an MSN Direct coverage area or you are temporarily in an area where reception is poor. means that the Suunto n3i
may not be receiving your personal information. This can happen before the signal confirms the home coverage area for your Suunto n3i, or if you travel out of your home coverage area. means that the Suunto n3i radio is off and the Suunto n3i cannot receive a broadcast signal. Check the Signal strength percentage in Watch Info. For details, see page 29. How do I determine the remaining battery life? Check the Battery life percentage in Watch Info. For details, see page 29. How do I conserve battery life? For helpful tips about maximizing the battery life, see page 18. How do I set the time? As long as you are in an MSN Direct coverage area, you should not have to set the time. Your Suunto n3i acquires the current local time automatically from an atomic clock. This may take a few minutes to acquire initially. If the Set Time setting displays Time Set By Network, then you are in an MSN Direct coverage area. If you are outside an MSN Direct coverage area, you can set the time and date manually. For details, see page 25. What happens when I activate the MSN Direct service? Your Suunto n3i receives the personalized information you selected on the MSN Direct Web site. The following actions take place: 1.Your Suunto n3i receives the confirmation message WELCOME. 2.The Register channel disappears from your Suunto n3i. 3.Your Suunto n3i starts receiving channel content, such as news stories and local weather information.

How will I know when my Suunto n3i is activated? You will receive a WELCOME confirmation message on your Suunto n3i. You will also receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours. Can I adjust the volume on my Suunto n3i? No. Can my Suunto n3i communicate with other devices enabled with MSN Direct? No. Can I go swimming with my Suunto n3i? Yes, you can swim, take a shower and participate in other water sports as long as you do not dive with your Suunto n3i. The specified water-resistance of Suunto n3i is 330 ft. (100 meters) according to ISO 2281 standard. (www.iso.ch) Note: Do not use Suunto n3i for diving or to obtain data under water. Note: Do not push the buttons while swimming or in contact with water under any circumstances. Deliberate or unintentional depression of the buttons while the unit is submerged could cause the unit to malfunction. Can I replace the strap with any accessory strap? Yes, you can use any 22mm / 7/8 standard accessory straps as long as they are compatible with the curved spring bar used in Suunto n3i. Where do I send my Suunto n3i for repair service? If you experience a problem with your Suunto n3i, please call Suunto Customer Service at (toll free) 1 (800) 543-9124 for Suunto USA or 1 (800) 776-7770 for Suunto Canada. For additional information, go to our Web site at www.suunto.com.
My Suunto n3i does not show the correct time. What should I do? When you first turn on your Suunto n3i, the time reverts to 12:00 A.M. while the instrument attempts to receive the correct local time from a nearby broadcast signal. When the Suunto n3i receives a signal, the time is automatically updated to the current local time. The MSN Direct coverage area includes most major metropolitan areas throughout North America. If your Suunto n3i is inside any of these coverage areas, it should automatically receive the correct local time, unless the radio is turned off. By default, the radio is turned on. If your Suunto n3i is outside of a coverage area, it will not receive the correct time until you return to the coverage area. For more information about coverage areas, go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com and click the Help link. Sometimes topography (hills, valleys), building structures, or nearby electronics can interfere with the broadcast signal that your Suunto n3i uses to receive the correct local time. When that happens, your Suunto n3i experiences a delay in receiving the correct time. If your Suunto n3i is exactly one or more full hours away from the correct time, it is possible that your Time Zone settings are set to a specific time zone. Make sure that the time zone is set to Set by network. For details, see page 26. If you are outside of the MSN Direct coverage area, you can set the time manually. For details, see page 25. My Suunto n3i battery died before I could recharge it. What should I do? Do not worry! Just place your Suunto n3i on the charger and it will begin to charge. All your information comes back online as soon as the Suunto n3i has enough battery power.

I activated the MSN Direct service, but my Suunto n3i is not receiving any of the information I selected. What should I do? You may not have received the activation and configuration message that was sent when you activated the service. This can happen if you were outside an MSN Direct coverage area, or if you were temporarily in an area where reception is poor. You can instruct the MSN Direct service to resend the configuration message. To do so, go to www.msndirect.com and click the link to resend the configuration message. My Suunto n3i has not received any new information in a day or more. What should I do? The MSN Direct coverage area includes most major metropolitan areas throughout North America. If your Suunto n3i is inside any of these coverage areas, it should automatically receive new broadcast information (news stories, current temperatures). If your Suunto n3i is outside a coverage area, it does not receive any new broadcast information until you return to the coverage area. For more information about coverage areas, go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com and click Help. If you leave your home coverage area and travel to another MSN Direct coverage area, your Suunto n3i will not receive personal information (personal messages, calendar appointments) unless you go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com and set up a travel schedule. Sometimes topography (hills, valleys), building structures, or nearby electronics can interfere with the broadcast signal that your Suunto n3i uses to receive information.

8. GETTING HELP

For additional help with your Suunto n3i, please call Suunto Customer Service at 1 (800) 543-9124 (Suunto USA) or 1 (800) 776-7770 (Suunto Canada) or go to our Web site at www.suunto.com. For help with the MSN Direct service, go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com and click the Help link, or contact MSN Customer Support at 1866-658-7032 (within the United States). For deaf or hard-of-hearing customers, call 1-800-877-9580 (within the United States) for technical support or 1-866-271-7577 (within the United States) for accounts and billing support.

9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

9.1. COPYRIGHT This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the operation of Suunto n3i products. Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy. While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied. Its content is subject to change at any time without notice. The newest version of this documentation can always be downloaded in www.suunto.com. Suunto Oy 9/2004 9.2. TRADEMARKS Suunto, Suunto n3i, Replacing Luck, and their logos are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. Microsoft, MSN and the MSN Logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 9.3. PATENTS This product is protected by the following patent application: US pat.appl.no. 09/ 1769,851.

10.2. AFTER SALES SERVICE If a claim under warranty appears to be necessary: Return the product, freight prepaid, to your Suunto dealer who is responsible for having your product repaired. Include your name and address, proof of purchase and/or service registration card, as required in your country. The claim will be honoured and the product repaired or replaced at no charge and returned in what your Suunto dealer determines a reasonable amount of time, provided all necessary parts are in stock. All repairs made, not covered under the terms of this warranty, will be made at the owners expense. This warranty is non-transferable from the original owner. If it is not possible to contact your Suunto dealer, contact your local Suunto distributor for further information. You can locate your local Suunto distributor at www.suunto.com.

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USING YOUR INSTRUMENT 5. Verify that your instrument is activated. If necessary, turn on your instrument as described in step 3. Within 10 minutes you should receive the current time and date. Within 12 hours you should receive your personalized content, including a Welcome message. To view the Welcome message, press the Channel/Mode button until the Messages channel appears. Wait a moment for the Welcome message to appear. When you receive the Welcome message the Register screen disappears, and you start receiving channel content.
6. Enjoy your instrument! Start/Lap/Light Press this button to start Chrono and to store lap/split times in Chrono. Press this button to illuminate your instrument screen. Next/Stop Press this button to view the next channel/mode in your personal list. Press this button to stop Chrono and to reset the display.
FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR NEW SUUNTO n3i.
Receive messages Use the Messages channel to receive text messages. Check the weather Be prepared! Scan weather reports for major cities in the world. View current conditions (wind, humidity, barometric pressure and UV index), three-day forecasts and more. Read the news Stay abreast of whats going on in the world. Receive only the types of news stories that interest you including: world, national, business, sports, entertainment and health.
Channel/Mode Press this button to access your personal channels and channel modes. Previous Press this button to view the previous channel/mode in your personal list and change settings and units.
Enter Press this button to navigate the channel/mode thats currently displayed. Press this button to navigate mode submenus to select settings.
For more information about using your instrument, see the Suunto n3i instruction manual. For information about the MSN Direct service, including how to personalize the information you receive, channel updates, new channels, changing your location and customer support, go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com.

Quick Start Guide

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Suunto n3i! Your new instrument integrates leading edge wireless technology with trend-setting fashion. When you sign up for the MSN Direct service, you choose exactly which information you want to receive. MSN Direct is a wireless service that delivers Internet-based content directly to your instrument. With a quick glance at your wrist, stay in-the-know on a variety of topics such as news, stocks, weather and sports. Setting up your instrument is quick and easy. Just follow the Ready, Set, Go steps. If you cant complete all the steps at one time, thats okay. You can stop after any step and continue the setup process at a later time.
CHARGING YOUR INSTRUMENT 1. Set up the charger. Connect a suitable power outlet plug and the USB cable to the adapter. Connect the adapter to the power outlet. 2. Charge your instrument. Connect the USB cables data snake to the Suunto n3i. Wait 3-5 hours for your Suunto n3i to fully charge. Note: You can also charge your instrument directly from your PC via the USB cable only, but you first need to install the USB software to your PC. The USB software installation package is on the CD delivered with the instrument. See the Suunto n3i instruction manual for installation.

SETTING UP THE MSN DIRECT SERVICE 3. Turn on your instrument. Remove your instrument from the charger once the Charged text appears on the n3i display. If your instrument does not show anything on the screen, simultaneously press and release the Next/Stop, Start/Lap/Light and Channel buttons. The time face appears on your instrument. From a computer connected to the Internet, go to the MSN Direct Web site at www.msndirect.com/go and follow the instructions on your screen. When the Done! page appears, click the Personalize Service Now button and follow the instructions on your screen.
Charging time depends on the power level of the rechargeable battery. Charging of an empty battery may take up to 5 hours.
When your instrument has been charged, you are ready to activate the MSN Direct service and personalize the information you receive on your instrument. When you want to do so, complete the Set steps. The activation and personalization process takes approximately 20 minutes.
4. Activate and personalize the MSN Direct service. Press the Channel/Mode button until the Register! screen appears. Wait a moment for your instrument ID to appear.
Congratulations! Your MSN Direct service is now activated and personalized. You should receive a Welcome message on your watch. You should also receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours. You can return to the Channels tab on the MSN Direct Web site at any time to change your selections.