PNI V550, V600 Operation Manual

V550
V600

OPERATION MANUAL

DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS

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Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary

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Congratulations............................................................................................................................1

Compass Features.......................................................................................................................2

Display And Buttons.................................................................................................................. 3

Step 1 – Installing (Replacing) The Batteries............................................................................6

Step 2– Mounting The Compass................................................................................................7

Mounting Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 7

Mounting The Compass..........................................................................................................7

Step 3 – Calibrating The Compass.............................................................................................9

When To Calibrate...................................................................................................................9

Calibration Guidelines............................................................................................................ 9

Calibrating Model V550......................................................................................................... 9

Calibrating Model V600........................................................................................................10

Car Mode Calibration (V600 Only)......................................................................................11

Hand Mode Calibration (V600 Only).................................................................................. 11

CONTENTS

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Setting And Using The Compass Features..............................................................................

Clock Feature....................................................................................................................... 14

Bearing Point Feature........................................................................................................... 15

Trip Timer Feature................................................................................................................ 16

Alarm Clock Feature............................................................................................................. 16

Backlight Information And Programming........................................................................... 18

Backlight Auto Shut-off.........................................................................................................18

Changing The Auto Shut-off Value.......................................................................................18

Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................................... 19

Service And Replacement.........................................................................................................24

Warranty Information............................................................................................................. 26

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You have purchased one of the most
sophisticated compasses available for use in
a vehicle. This unit incorporates patented
magnetic sensor technology that was
developed for the United States Military
to give you the most accurate electronic
compass headings.

Compass Features:

• Works in Any Vehicle: accurate in cars,
trucks, SUVs, or RVs.

• Removable Compass Unit: easily slides off
from its holding bracket to be used outside
the vehicle as an alarm clock or to prevent
theft.

• Adjustable Holding Bracket: easily
mounts to any windshield with heavy-duty
suction cups (included).

• Handheld Mode (Model V600 only): The
V600 model can also be used as a handheld
compass in a horizontal position without
the need to recalibrate everytime the
compass is removed from the vehicle.

• Easy to Read Display: compass heading
is displayed with 16 cardinal points (N,
NNE, etc.) and 1° numeric digits.

• Electronic Calibration: just press a button
and perform two circles. Calibration
doesn’t have to be repeated until the

CONGRATULATIONS!

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batteries are removed or the compass is
mounted elsewhere.

• Bright Backlight: illuminates the LCD for
easy viewing day or night.

• Digital Clock: displays in 12-hour or
24-hour time format.

• Alarm Clock: compass can be used as an
alarm clock.

• Trip Timer: includes a timer that counts
up in hours, minutes and seconds.

• Bearing Point: stores and displays one
bearing point into memory.

• “Smart” Auto Shut-Off: shuts off auto-

matically (to clock mode) to save battery
power when no magnetic eld change is
detected for approximately 10 minutes.

• Magnetic Distortion Message: alerts you
when magnetic interference from outside
sources is affecting the accuracy of the
compass.

• Low Power Requirements: operates on
2 AAA batteries (included) for over 200
hours, depending on backlight usage.

• Wide Temperature Range: 0°F to 140°F
operating temperature; -40°F to 160°F
storage temperature.

COMPASS FEATURES

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DISPLAY AND BUTTONS

DISTORTION

[1] LCD Display

Showing:
a. Compass
Heading
Mode

[5] Alarm

Bell

Numeric
Heading

[2] ADVANCE

Button

[4] Distortion
Message

[3] LIGHT
Button

Cardinal Point

Heading

PM

b. Clock
Mode or
Off Mode

c. Bearing
Mode

d. Timer
Mode

AM

e. Alarm
Mode

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[1] LCD Display:

The compass has various LCD display
modes:

a. Compass Heading Mode – displays

heading information in cardinal points (N,
NNE, NE, etc.) and numeric digits (325°,
326°, etc.).

b. Clock Mode – used to set and display the

clock in a 12-hour or 24-hour format. Clock
mode is also equivalent to shut-off mode.

c. Bearing Mode – used to store and display

bearing point information.

d. Timer Mode – used to set and start trip

timer feature.

e. Alarm Mode – used to set and view alarm

clock settings.

[2] ADVANCE Button:

Used to turn the unit on, to step through the
various compass modes, to toggle between
various options in programming mode, and
to begin and end calibration.

[3] LIGHT Button:

Used to turn the backlight on or off, to
enter backlight programming, and to select
an option or value in programming mode.

[4] “DISTORTION” Message:

The compass detects when outside magnetic

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interference is compromising compass
accuracy by displaying the word
“DISTORTION” on the LCD. Distortion
occurs when there has been a signicant
change in the surrounding magnetic elds,
such as when you are driving underneath an
overpass or over a bridge.

[5] Alarm Bell Icon:
Indicates if the alarm feature is enabled (icon
showing) or disabled (icon not showing).

Note:
The V600 model also displays a “CAr” or

“HAnd” message for the rst 10 seconds
of Compass Heading Mode. This indicates

which calibration settings the compass is
using: car mode or hand mode (i.e vertical
or horizontal position). These messages do
not appear with model V550.

Important Note:

When in “off mode”, your compass displays

the clock, not a blank screen. This is normal
and consumes minimal battery power. To
turn the power back on, press any button.

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The compass uses two “AAA” size batteries.

Installing the Batteries:

1. Remove the compass from its bracket.

2. Slide open the battery cover on the back
of the compass housing.

3. Install the two batteries, noting the
polarity as shown inside the battery
compartment. Replace the battery cover.
The compass will go through a self-test
pattern until the clock starts.

Notes:

• If nothing happens, or if the display
becomes “stuck” with characters, remove

the batteries, wait approximately 1 minute,
and then reinsert the batteries.

• Every time the batteries are removed or
replaced, you must calibrate the compass
and reset all features (clock, alarm, bearing
point, etc.).

• The compass has an auto-shut off feature.
When no magnetic eld change is detected
for 10 minutes, the compass automatically
switches to clock mode (off mode). To turn
the power back on, press the ADVANCE
button.

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Mounting Guidelines:

• The compass should be mounted on the
windshield.

• Choose a place on the windshield that
will not obstruct the view of the driver
and is within reach so the buttons can be
easily pushed.

• For maximum accuracy, the compass
should be mounted at least 5 inches away
from strong stereo speakers.

• The compass can be tilted up or down a
maximum of 20° from road level and still
maintain accuracy. If tilted more than
20°, the heading information may not be

accurate (see illustration next page).

Mounting the Compass:

1. Install the suction cups (included) onto
the base of the holding bracket by tting
them into their holes.

2. Adjust the angle of the holding bracket so
that the face of the compass is pointing
towards the rear of the vehicle. Loosen
the screw on the holding bracket stem by
a quarter turn. Make your up and down
adjustments, then tighten the screw.

3. Press the holding bracket base rmly
against the windshield, until the suction

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cups securely take hold (clean surface
of windshield and suction cups, if
necessary).

4. Readjust the angle of the holding bracket,
if necessary.

Feature: The compass easily slides out of its
holding bracket without having to remove
the bracket mechanism. This is useful if
you want to use the compass outside of the
vehicle as an alarm clock or to avoid theft.
Removing the compass without disrupting
the bracket mechanism eliminates the need
for recalibration, since the unit will be
repositioned in its holding bracket the same

way as when originally calibrated.
The V600 model allows the compass to

be used outside the vehicle as a handheld
compass in a horizontal position.

You are now ready to calibrate your
compass.

STEP 2 – MOUNTING THE COMPASS

20° maximum up tilt

20° maximum down tilt

Dashboard

Windshield

Windshield Installation

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Calibration allows the compass to separate
the earth’s eld from the magnetic elds
generated by your vehicle, and therefore
provides accurate heading information.

When to Calibrate:

• When the compass is used for the rst
time in a vehicle (or in handheld mode
for Model V600 only).

• When the compass is used in a different
location other than where previously
calibrated.

• When the magnetic “DISTORTION”
message is continuously displayed.

• When the batteries are removed or
replaced.

Calibration Guidelines:

Before you begin calibration, the compass
must be mounted on the windshield in
the location where it will be used in
the vehicle. The backlight must also be
“OFF”.

Calibrating compass Model V550:

1. Press the ADVANCE button until the
compass heading is displayed (Note: If
the “CAL” message ashes immediately
after you press the ADVANCE button,

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proceed to step 3).

2. Press and hold for 2 seconds both the

ADVANCE and LIGHT buttons until the
“CAL” message ashes.

3. Press the ADVANCE button. The “WAIT”

message will display for a second, then
the “TURN TWICE” message will ash.

4. Turn your vehicle in two circles on a level
surface. The size of the circles does not
matter and they do not need to be perfect
circles. However, they must be completed
in the same direction and must take at
least 15 seconds per circle to complete.

5. Press the ADVANCE button. Calibration

is now complete and the compass heading
should be displayed.

Calibrating compass Model V600:

Model V600 stores two calibration settings,
one for use when the unit is mounted
vertically inside the vehicle in its bracket
(Car Mode), the other for use outside
the vehicle in a horizontal position (Hand
Mode). This feature allows you to use the
compass in two different magnetic eld
environments (inside or outside) without
having to calibrate every time you switch
from one environment to the other.

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Car Mode Calibration (V600):

1. Press the ADVANCE button until the
compass heading is displayed. If the

“HAnd” message shows instead of the
“CAr” message, press and hold for 2

seconds the ADVANCE button to switch
from “HAnd” to “CAr” mode.

2. Press and hold for 2 seconds both the the

ADVANCE and LIGHT buttons until the
“CAL” message ashes.

3. Press the ADVANCE button – The
“WAIT” message will display for a second,

then the “TURN TWICE” message will
ash.

4. Turn your vehicle in 2 circles on a level
surface. The size of the circles does not
matter and they do not need to be perfect
circles. However, they must be completed
in the same direction and must take at
least 15 seconds per circle to complete.

5. Press the ADVANCE button. Calibration
is now complete and the compass heading
should be displayed. The “CAr” message
will also show for approximately 10
seconds, indicating that you are in car
calibration mode.

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Hand Mode Calibration (V600):

After car mode is calibrated you can then
calibrate hand mode. The rst time the
V600 goes into handheld mode it needs to
be calibrated. The compass will store this
separate calibration for hand mode, and
will use it in the future.

Note: For this mode the compass should be
horizontal or at in the hand.

1. Press the ADVANCE button until the

compass heading is displayed. If the

“CAr” message shows instead of the
“HAnd” message, press and hold for 2

seconds the ADVANCE button to switch

from “CAr” to “HAnd” mode.

2. Press and hold for 2 seconds both the

ADVANCE and LIGHT buttons until the
“CAL” message ashes.

3. Press the ADVANCE button – The
“WAIT” message will ash for a second,

then the “TURN TWICE” message will
ash.

4. Rotate the compass 2 complete rotations,
taking at least 15 seconds per rotation.

5. Press the ADVANCE button. Calibration
is now complete, and the compass
heading should be displayed. The

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“HAnd” message will also show for
approximately 10 seconds, indicating that
you are in hand calibration mode.

Feature: Pressing the

LIGHT

button during
programming cancels the calibration process
without disrupting your previous calibration
settings. However, if no previous calibration
is stored, pressing the light button will not

cancel calibration.

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Clock Feature:

The compass displays time in either
standard time format or military time
format (12-hour clock format or 24-hour
clock format). The default time format is
standard time.

Setting the clock:

1. Press the ADVANCE button until the

clock is displayed (you must be in clock
mode in order to set the clock).

2. Press and hold the ADVANCE button

for 2 seconds. The default number “12”
will ash.

3. Press the ADVANCE button to toggle

between the 12 and 24 hour formats,
then press the LIGHT button to set the
desired hour format.

The clock appears with the hour digits

ashing.

5. Press the ADVANCE button to change

the ashing hour digits, then press the
LIGHT button to set the desired hour.

6. Press the ADVANCE button to change

the ashing rst digit of the minutes,
then press the LIGHT button to set the
desired digit.

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7. Press the ADVANCE button to change

the ashing second digit of the minutes,
then press the LIGHT button to set the
desired digit.

8. Press the ADVANCE button to set the

ashing seconds, then press the LIGHT
button to set the seconds to “00.”

9. Press the ADVANCE button to toggle

between A or P (a.m. or p.m.), then
press the LIGHT button to set A or
P (This step is not required if you
have selected the 24-hour format).
The clock is now set

Bearing Point Feature:

The bearing point feature allows the
compass to store one heading to be used as
a reference point.

1. Press the ADVANCE button until bearing
mode is selected. “00” should be shown
before any headings are entered.

2. Press and hold the ADVANCE button
for 2 seconds. After the tone, the current
compass direction is stored as the bearing.
Repeat to enter new bearing.

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Trip Timer Feature:

The compass features a standard timer that
counts up in hours, minutes, and seconds.
It can be started and stopped any number
of times. A tone will sound with each start
and stop of the timer.

1. Press the ADVANCE button until timer

mode is selected and ashing
“00:00:00”.

2. Press and hold the ADVANCE button for

2 seconds to start timer.

3. Press and hold the ADVANCE button for

2 seconds to pause timer.

4. To reset timer, press and hold the
ADVANCE button for 4 seconds.

Alarm Clock Feature:

The compass can be used as an alarm clock.
You must be in alarm mode to set the
alarm.

Setting the Alarm:

1. Press the ADVANCE button until alarm
mode is selected (display should show
“AL 12:00am” if set for the rst time).

2. Press and hold the ADVANCE button for
2 seconds. The hour digits will then ash
(“12” if set for the rst time).

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3. Press the ADVANCE button to change
hour. Display will show “am” or “pm”
according to what hour is shown.

4. Press the LIGHT button to set the desired
hour.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the
minutes.

6. After minutes are selected and the LIGHT
button is pressed, the alarm is set and the
alarm bell icon will appear on the LCD
screen. The alarm bell icon means the
alarm is enabled.

Enabling and Disabling the Alarm:

1. Press the ADVANCE button until alarm

mode is selected.

2. Press and hold for 2 seconds both the

ADVANCE and LIGHT buttons until you
hear a conrming beep and the bell icon

appears or disappears.

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The compass uses an electro-luminescent
backlight to illuminate the display, making it
visible at night. Pressing the LIGHT button
turns the backlight on or off. The backlight
has a programmable auto shut-off feature,
which turns the backlight off after it has been
on for a specied period of time.

Backlight Auto Shut-off:

The compass has a programmable auto
shut-off for the backlight. The default auto
shut-off value is 10 seconds, but 30 seconds
can also be selected. Auto shut-off can
also be disabled completely by selecting 00
seconds. This means the backlight will stay

on continuously until the LIGHT button is
pressed again, or when the vehicle is parked
and no magnetic eld change is detected
for approximately ten minutes.

Changing the Auto Shut-Off Value:

1. Press and hold the LIGHT button for 2

seconds and the default value 10 (or last
selected value) will appear and ash.

2. Press the ADVANCE button to select the

desired value of 10, 30, or 00 seconds.

3. Press and hold the LIGHT button for

2 seconds to select the value. The clock
display will appear.

BACKLIGHT INFORMATION AND PROGRAMMING

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How does the compass work?

The compass uses a patented magnetic sensor
technology that was developed by PNI Cor­poration for the U.S. Military. This technol­ogy is called Magneto-Inductive and is the
largest advance in compass technology since
the uxgate was invented 60 years ago. The
earth generates a magnetic eld, and through
a mathematical calculation, compass head­ing is determined. The Magneto-Inductive
technology is able to electronically sense the
difference in the earth’s eld from your vehi­cle’s magnetic eld. The unit’s micropro­cessor electronically subtracts your vehicle’s

magnetic elds, displaying highly accurate
compass readings. Magneto-Inductive sensor
technology has many advantages over other
technologies including better performance,
consuming less power and being less expen­sive. These advantages have made Mag­neto-Inductive sensor technology the choice
for many high prole compass applications
including Chrysler, GM, and Ford automo­biles, Polaris jet skis, Bayliner boats and
Timex watches.

Where can the compass be used?

The compass can be used in any type of
vehicle including cars, trucks, vans, SUVs,

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and RVs. The V600 can be used outside the
vehicle as a handheld compass.

How do I read the display?

The compass displays direction in 2 different
formats (1) cardinal points (N, NNE, NE,
E, etc.) and (2) numeric digits (325°, 330°,
etc.) The 16 cardinal points of a compass
(N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW,
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW) give you
a general sense of direction. The numeric
digits show your exact direction down to
the nearest 1 degree.

What is calibration and why is it necessary?

Calibration is the process whereby the
compass separates the earth’s magnetic eld
from externally generated magnetic elds
such as those generated by a vehicle’s steel
body or electronics. Without calibration, the
compass thinks the entire magnetic eld it is
reading is from the earth and consequently

displays inaccurate compass readings.

When do I need to calibrate the compass?

The compass needs to be calibrated when
used for the rst time, when used in
an environment with a different magnetic
eld or when the batteries are removed or

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replaced. Using the compass in a different
environment includes moving it to a new
position in the same vehicle, installing it in
a different vehicle, or when there has been a
change to your vehicle such as installation of
a new stereo. The V600 needs to be calibrated
when used as a handheld compass outside
the vehicle for the rst time.

What are the benets of Car Mode and
Hand Mode (Model V600 only):

Model V600 includes an additional
electronic sensor which allows it to store
two calibration settings, one for use when
the unit is mounted vertically inside the

vehicle in its bracket (Car Mode), the other
for use outside the vehicle in a horizontal
position (Hand Mode). This allows you to
use the compass in two different magnetic
eld environments (inside or outside)
without having to calibrate everytime you
switch from one environment to the other.

Can Model V550 be used in a handheld
mode outside of the vehicle?

Yes. However, unlike model V600 which
can store two calibration settings, the V550
model has to be calibrated everytime it
is removed from its holding bracket and
used outdoors, then calibrated again when

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replaced in its holding bracket. In addition,
the V550 can only be calibrated and held in
a vertical position.

What happens when the batteries are
removed?

Removing the batteries from the unit
erases all the information that was stored
in memory including the time, alarm,
bearing point, etc.., as well as
calibration information. After removing
the batteries, the unit must be recalibrated
and the information reset.

What is magnetic distortion?

Many things generate external magnetic
elds that can cause a compass to be
inaccurate, such as metal and electronics.
Your compass senses when there has been
a signicant change in magnetic elds and
displays the “DISTORTION” message. This
may occur when driving over a bridge,
under an overpass, over railroad tracks or
within close proximity to something with a
strong magnetic eld. Once the vehicle has
moved away from the source of interference,
the compass will be accurate again. If the
“DISTORTION” message is continuously

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displayed, it is usually a sign that there has
been a signicant change in magnetic elds
and recalibration is necessary.

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SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT

Customer Service

Please e-mail customer service department
at [e-mail] or call us
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. (PST) Monday through Friday, with
questions not answered in this manual.

Replacement Service

For the fastest service, it is best to contact
or return your unit to the place of purchase
within 30 days of the purchase. If you wish to
return the unit for replacement or repair to
PNI Corporation, please do the following:

1. Obtain a return merchandise authoriza­tion (RMA) number by contacting PNI:

• By phone: [phone] (toll-free within
the U.S.A. only) or at [phone]
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (PST).

• By fax: [phone]

• By e-mail: [e-mail]

2. Provide a proof of purchase, such as a
mechanical reproduction or carbon copy
of your sales receipt. If you send your
original receipt, it cannot be returned.
Proof-of-purchase must show printed date
of purchase, model number, and place of
purchase. There will be a charge for repair/

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replacement if no proof of purchase is
provided, or if it is past the 12-month
warranty period.

Once you have acquired a RMA number,

pack the unit securely to prevent damage in
transit. If possible, use the original packing
material and box. Be sure to send the entire
product.

3. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a
traceable carrier such as United Parcel
Service (UPS), Roadway Parcel Service
(RPS), or First Class Mail to avoid loss in
transit.

4. Write the issued RMA number on the
outside of your package and send your
proof-of-purchase and description of the
problem to the following address:

PNI Corporation

5464 Skylane Boulevard, Suite A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1084

Type or print your name and address

where the replacement should be delivered.
After receipt of your documents and unit,
a replacement unit will be sent to you.
Please allow 2 to 3 weeks from receipt of
your returned product to delivery of your
replacement.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

PNI Corporation warrants to the original
user that this product will be free of defects
in workmanship and materials for one (1)
year from the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover wear and tear due to normal
use, or damage to the product as the result
of improper usage, neglect of care, alteration,
accident, or unauthorized repair.

If the product is found by PNI to be defective
and you have provided proof of purchase
acceptable to PNI, PNI’s entire liability and
your exclusive remedy for breach of warranty
shall be that PNI, at its option, will replace or
repair the product and return the replacement
or repaired product to you at no charge,

provided that you ship the product to PNI at
your expense. PNI warrants the repaired or
replaced product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of
the greater of: (i) ninety (90) days from the
date it is shipped to you; or (ii) the period of
time remaining on the original one (1) year
warranty.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN
LIEU OF AND PNI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR
IN LAW, WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, (1) THE IMPLIED

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WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR (2) THAT USE OF THE
PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED
AND ERROR FREE.

PNI shall have no liability for any indirect
or speculative damages (including, but not
limited to, consequential, incidental, and
special damages) relating to the use of or
inability to use this product, whether arising
out of contract, negligence, tort, or under
any warranty theory, or for infringement of
any other party’s intellectual property rights,
irrespective of whether PNI had advance
notice of the possibility of any such damages,

including, but not limited to, loss of use,
revenue, or prot. In no event shall PNI’s
total liability for all claims regarding the
product exceed the price paid for the product.
PNI neither assumes nor authorizes anyone
to assume for it any other liabilities.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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