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CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS
Suunto USA
Phone 1 (800) 543-9124
Canada
Phone 1 (800) 776-7770
Suunto Website
www.suunto.com
EN
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.
Your Suunto n3i includes five buttons each of which has several different functions.
• 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.
• 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 mode’s 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 content—such as news
and weather—when 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.
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 n3i—broadcast and
personal. Broadcast information—such as news stories and current temperatures—is
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 information—such as your messages and calendar appointments—is
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 channels—Time, Messages, and Calendar—that
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 channels—including Messages and Calendar—go 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.
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 24-
hour clock, and you can override the automatic time zone setting. For details, see
Chapter 6. Settings.
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
.
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.
With the chronograph you can time events—such as your daily
run—and 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.
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.
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.
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. Enter the Chrono mode.
2. Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub-menu.
3. Select Timer Intervals.
4. Select Timer-Repeat.
5. 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.
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.
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
Suunto n3i response
30%
The low battery indicator (
) appears.
20%
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.
10%
Suunto n3i shuts down and the screen goes blank.
Suunto n3i conserves the contents of its memory.
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 cable’s 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.
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 mode’s main display opens.
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.
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.
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) 776-
7770 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 1-
866-658-7032 (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
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© 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.
ABOUT YOUR SUUNTO N3I AND SERVICE
You will need a subscription to the MSN Direct service to take full advantage of all
Suunto n3i features. MSN Direct is available to residents in the 50 United States, the
District of Columbia, and Canada. To receive MSN Direct on an MSN Direct-ready
device, you must be within an MSN Direct coverage area; check the current coverage
maps available at www.msndirect.com. Internet access is required for the on-line
activation of your MSN Direct account. A major credit or debit card is required.
Activation and service charges will apply. Prices are subject to change. Regular
charging of Suunto n3i is required for use. SAFETY FIRST: Watches can be worn
anywhere so use the service sensibly and safely.
9.5.
FCC COMPLIANCE
Suunto n3i complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular instance. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other
equipment, try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized Suunto dealer or other qualified service technician if the
problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This
instrument cannot cause harmful interference, and, (2) this instrument must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Repairs should be made by authorized Suunto service personnel. Unauthorized
repairs will void warranty.
The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89/
336/EEC.
9.7.
ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE
Suunto’s Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be ISO 9001
compliant in all SUUNTO Oy’s operations (Quality Certificate No. 96-HEL-AQ-220).
10.1. LIMITS OF LIABILITY
If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will,
at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, for two
(2) years from the date of its purchase.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers failures due
to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use while in the
period of the warranty.
It does not cover the wristband, the battery, battery replacement, damage or failures
resulting in accident, misuse, neglect, mishandling, alteration or modifications of the
product, or any failure caused by operation of the product outside the scope of its
published specifications, or any causes not covered by this warranty.
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
The client can exercise the right to repair under the warranty by contacting Suunto
Oy’s Customer Service department to obtain a repair authorization. Suunto Oy and its
subsidiaries shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
arising from the use of or inability to use the product.
Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses or claims
by third parties that may arise through the use of this instrument.
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
owner’s 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.