SUUNTO Elementum Aqua User Manual

SUUNTO ELEMENTUM AQUA

USER GUIDE

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A

B

SETTINGS MEMORY

DIVE

TIME

Functions:

_Time, date, alarm
_Backlight
_Auto dive mode
_Depth, max. depth
_Dive time
_Surface time
_Water temperature
_Number of dives
_Log: last 14 dives

GETTING STARTED

Thank you for choosing Suunto Elementum Aqua, a digital sports
watch for diving. To get started:

1. Press any button to activate the watch.

2. Keep [A] pressed to enter settings. The active setting blinks on
the display.

3. Rotate [A] to change the value.

4. Press [A] to accept the change and move to the next setting.

After changing the settings, you will return to time mode.

Be sure to register your watch at www.suunto.com/register to get the
full range of Suunto support. Also visit www.suunto.com/support to
get the complete user guide and additional information.

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SETTINGS

time mode, keep [A] pressed to enter/exit settings.

1. In

2. Rotate [A] to change the values.

3. Press [A] to accept the change and to move to the next setting.

4. Press [B] or keep [A] pressed to exit.

BACKLIGHT

Keep [B] pressed to activate the backlight in time mode and press [B] to
activate backlight in dive mode.

TIME/D IVE

• Press [B] to toggle between time/dive mode.

• Suunto Elementum Aqua switches automatically to dive mode

when it is in contact with water and reaches a depth more than

0.6 m. In dive mode, Suunto Elementum Aqua starts recording
your dive time when it reaches a depth more than 1.2 m.

• When surfacing, Suunto Elementum Aqua saves dive information

into memory and starts showing surface time.

MEMORY

time mode, rotate [A] to enter memory.

1. In

2. Rotate [A] upwards/downwards to browse the dive logs.

3. Press [A] to switch between the rst and second view of the dive log.

4. Press [B] to exit.

BUTTO N LOCK

Press [A] and [B] at the same time in any mode to activate/open
the button lock.

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1 Safety precautions . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . 4

2 Getting started . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 6

2.1 Changing general settings . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 6

2.2 Using alarm . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . 7

2.3 Using button lock . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. 8

2.4 Activating backlight . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. 8

3 Diving with Suunto Elementum Aqua . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 10

3.1 Before diving . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 10

3.2 Starting a dive . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 10

3.3 During diving . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 11

3.4 Between dives . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 11

3.5 Viewing diving logs . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . . 12

4 Care and maintenance . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . 14

4.1 Battery replacement . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . 14

5 Specifications . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 15

5.1 Technical specifications . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 15

5.2 Trademark . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . 16

5.3 Copyright . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . 16

5.4 Patent notice . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 16

5.5 Disposal of device . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. 17

6 Warranty . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 18

Warranty Period . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 19

Exclusions and Limitations . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 19

Access to Suunto warranty service . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . . 20

Other important notices . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. 21

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Limitation of Liability . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. 21

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1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result

in serious injury or death.

CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result

in damage to the product.

NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.

TIP: - is used to give additional information or an alternative way of performing

a task.

Before you go on to read the manual itself, it is extremely important that you
read the following warnings. These warnings are intended to maximize your
safety while using Suunto Elementum Aqua and must not be ignored.

WARNING: Read this manual. Carefully read this instruction manual in its
entirety paying close attention to all warnings listed here. Make sure that you fully
understand the use, displays, and limitations of the instrument because any
confusion resulting from neglecting to follow this instruction manual or from
improper use of this device may cause a diver to commit errors that may lead to
serious injury or death.

WARNING: Suunto also recommends you to be trained in free diving technique
and physiology before conducting breath holding dives. No diving instrument can

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replace the need for proper diving training. Insufficient or improper training may
cause diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death.

WARNING: Use back-up instruments. Make sure that you use back-up
instrumentation including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer or
watch, and have access to decompression tables whenever diving with a bottom
timer.

WARNING: Perform pre-checks. Always activate and check the device before
diving in order to ensure that all Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) segments are
completely displayed and that the device has not run out of battery power.

WARNING: This device alone is not sufficient for scuba diving but can be used
as bottom timer. Use additional scuba diving equipment, diving computer, and
back-up instruments.

WARNING: Free diving after scuba diving is not recommended. It is
recommended to avoid free diving for at least two hours and not to exceed five
meters [16 ft] after scuba diving depending on your diving activity.

WARNING: This device contains a Lithium cell battery. To reduce the risk of
fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose
of in fire or water. Do not change the batteries yourself but contact a trained retailer
or a watch store to get the batteries replaced. Recycle or dispose of used batteries
properly.

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2 GETTING STARTED

There are two modes in Suunto Elementum Aqua: TIME and DIVE mode.
In TIME mode the watch functions as a normal watch. DIVE mode includes diving

related functions. Switch between TIME and DIVE mode by pressing [B]. The
device switches automatically to DIVE mode when in contact with water.

Change the settings of your Suunto Elementum Aqua in SETTINGS. View your
diving logs in MEMORY.

2.1 Changing general settings

To change the general settings:

1. In TIME mode, keep [A] pressed to enter SETTINGS. The active setting is

blinking on the display.

2. Rotate [A] to change the value.

3. Press [A] to accept the change and to move to the next setting.

4. After changing the settings you will return to TIME mode.

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TIP: You can exit SETTINGS at any time by keeping [A] pressed or by pressing
[B].

You can change the following general settings on your Suunto Elementum
Aqua:

alarm: on/off

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alarm time: hours and minutes

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time format: 12h/24h

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time: hours, minutes, and seconds

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date format: d/m or m/d

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date: year, month, day

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depth format: m/ft

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2.2 Using alarm

Set the alarm on/off and the alarm time in SETTINGS. When the alarm is on,
is shown on the display.

When the alarm goes off, press any button to turn it off. The alarm goes off the
same time the following day.

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2.3 Using button lock

The button lock can be activated in both modes.
To activate the button lock:

1. Press [A] and [B] at the same time. When the button lock is activated, only

the backlight works.

2. To open the button lock, press [A] and [B] at the same time.

2.4 Activating backlight

The backlight can be activated in both modes. Keep [B] pressed to activate the
backlight. In DIVE mode you can activate the backlight by pressing [A] or [B]
once. The backlight stays activated for 5 s.

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NOTE: If you want to use the backlight in MEMORY or SETTINGS, activate it before
entering them.

NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight significantly reduces battery life.

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3 DIVING WITH SUUNTO ELEMENTUM AQUA

3.1 Before diving

Before diving, check that:

time and date are correctly set (if you have been traveling between different

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time zones).

the battery level is not too low (see Section 4.1 Battery replacement).

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the device displays the correct units of measurement (metric/imperial).

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3.2 Starting a dive

Suunto Elementum Aqua switches into DIVE mode when it is in contact with
water and reaches depth more than 0.6 m. The symbol on the display indicates

water contact. After you reach depth more than 1.2 m, Suunto Elementum
Aqua automatically starts recording your dive time.

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3.3 During diving

During diving (depth more than 1.2 m), the following information is displayed:

dive time (first row)

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current depth (second row)

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maximum depth of the dive (bottom row)

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water temperature (outer rim)

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3.4 Between dives

When you reach depth less than 1.2 m, the device saves the dive information
(log) into MEMORY and starts to count surface time.

In DIVE mode after the surface time counter has started, the following
information is displayed:

dive time of the last dive (first row)

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current depth when your depth is between 1.2 m - 0.3 m OR surface time

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when your depth is 0.3 m or less (second row)

maximum depth of the last dive (bottom row)

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Surface time is the time spent on surface between dives. Based on the time
you have been on the surface, you can calculate how long you have to wait to
safely dive again (until nitrogen has left your body).

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NOTE: The minimum time for a dive log is 15 s: shorter logs are not saved.
When MEMORY is full, a new log replaces the oldest log.

NOTE: The maximum surface time shown in the counter is 48 hours. After that,
the counter is reset in addition to the dive time and max. depth of your last dive.
The surface time is not saved into the memory of the device.

3.5 Viewing diving logs

To view your diving logs:

1. In TIME mode, rotate [A] to enter MEMORY. The latest diving log is shown

first.

2. Rotate [A] downwards to browse the logs from latest to oldest. Rotate [A]

upwards to browse the logs from oldest to latest.

3. Press [B] to exit MEMORY.

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The information on your diving logs is stored into MEMORY. Each log has its
own memory slot that is shown as a segment on the outer rim on the display.
The log information is divided into two views.

In the first view (picture 2), the following information is shown:

number of the dive of the day (first row)

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start time of the dive (second row)

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start date of the dive (bottom row)

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The second view (picture 3) shows the following information:

dive time (first row)

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maximum depth (bottom row)

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NOTE: MEMORY stores up to 14 logs. After MEMORY is full, each new log replaces
the oldest log.

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4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Handle the unit with care – do not knock or drop it.
Under normal circumstances, the unit will not require servicing. After use, rinse

it with fresh water, mild soap and carefully clean the housing with a moist soft
cloth or chamois.

If you need to adjust the metal bracelet length or replace the strap/bracelet,
contact your nearest watch store to get the needed adjustments correctly done
for you.

NOTE: Do not use detergents or solvents of any kind as they might cause
damage to the unit.

Do not try to repair the unit yourself. Contact an authorized Suunto service,
distributor, or retailer for any repairs.

Suunto Elementum Aqua is tested according to the ISO standard 6425. This
means that the product is water-resistant to 200 m. Rain, showering, swimming,
diving and other normal exposure to water will not affect its operation. The
buttons can be pressed while submerged.

4.1 Battery replacement

If is displayed, or if the display is faded or weak, a battery replacement is
recommended.

NOTE: Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself. Contact your local watch
store to get the battery replaced.

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5 SPECIFICATIONS

5.1 Technical specifications

General

Operating temperature: -10 °C to +60 °C / -2°F to +140°F

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Storage temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C / -22°F to +140°F

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Water resistance: 200 m / 600 ft (ISO 6425, EN 13319)

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Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

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Battery type: CR 2032

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Battery life: approximately 1 year in normal use

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Recommended service interval for accuracy check: 2 years or 200 dives

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whichever comes first

Depth meter

Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F

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Max. depth of operation: 80 m / 262 ft

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Depth display range: 0 to 80 m / 0 to 262 ft

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Dive time counting start and stop depth: 1.2 m / 4 ft

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Accuracy:+/-1.5% of full scale or better from 0 to 80 m / 0 to 262 ft

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Resolution: 0.1 m / 0.3 ft

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Max. dive time: 99 h 59 min

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Max. memory log count: 14

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Thermometer

Display range: 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F

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Resolution: 1°C / 1°F

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5.2 Trademark

Suunto Elementum Aqua, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and
made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights
are reserved.

5.3 Copyright

Copyright © Suunto Oy. All rights reserved. Suunto, Suunto product names,
their logos and other Suunto brand trademarks and names are registered or
unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. This document and its contents are
proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of clients to
obtain knowledge and information regarding the operation of Suunto
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. This document content is subject to change at any
time without notice. The latest version of this documentation can be
downloaded at www.suunto.com.

5.4 Patent notice

This product is protected by pending patent applications.

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5.5 Disposal of device

Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as
electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you
may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative.

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6 WARRANTY

SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR WRISTOP COMPUTERS, DIVING COMPUTERS,
PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, WATCHES, MARINE COMPASSES AND FIELD
COMPASSES

This Limited Warranty is valid as of January 1st, 2008.
Suunto warrants that during the Warranty Period Suunto or a Suunto Authorized

Service Center (hereinafter referred to as Service Center) will, at its sole
discretion, remedy defects in materials or workmanship free of charge either
by a) repairing the Product or the parts, or b) replacing the Product or the parts,
or c) refunding the purchase price of the Product, subject to the terms and
conditions of this Limited Warranty. Your mandatory legal rights under your
applicable national laws relating to the sale of consumer products are not
affected by this Limited Warranty.

This Limited Warranty is only valid and enforceable in the country in which
you purchased the Product, provided that Suunto has intended the Product
for sale in that country. If, however, you purchased the Product in a member
state of the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, or Turkey, and
Suunto originally intended the Product for sale in one of these countries, this
Limited Warranty is valid and enforceable in all of these countries. The warranty
service may be limited due to the possible country-specific elements in the
Products.

In countries outside the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, or
Turkey, subject to your agreement to pay a service fee and compensation for
the possible shipment costs incurred by Suunto or a Service Center, you can
have warranty service other than in the country in which you purchased the
Product.

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Warranty Period

The Warranty Period starts at the date of retail purchase by the original end-user
purchaser. The Warranty Period varies depending on the Product you have
purchased and are the following:

a. Two (2) years for the wristop computers, diving computers, precision
instruments and watches

b. Ten (10) years for the marine compasses
c. Limited lifetime warranty for the field compasses
The Warranty Period for the consumable parts and accessories for all products

including but not limited to chargeable batteries, chargers, docking stations,
straps, cables, and hoses (whether included in the sales package or sold
separately) is one (1) year.

To the extent your national laws permit, the Warranty Period will not be
extended or renewed or otherwise affected due to subsequent resale, Suunto
authorized repair or replacement of the Product. However, part(s) repaired or
replaced during the Warranty Period will be warranted for the remainder of
the original Warranty Period or for three (3) months from the date of repair or
replacement, whichever is longer.

Exclusions and Limitations

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

1. a) normal wear and tear, b) defects caused by rough handling (defects

caused by sharp items, by bending, compressing or dropping, etc.), or c)

defects or damage caused by misuse of the Product or contrary to the

instructions;

2. user manuals or any third-party software (even if packed or sold with the

Suunto hardware), settings, content or data, whether included or

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downloaded in the Product, or whether included during installment,

assembly, shipping or at any other time in the delivery chain or otherwise

and in any way acquired by you;

3. defects or alleged defects caused by the fact that the Product was used

with, or connected to, any product, accessory, software and/or service not

manufactured or supplied by Suunto, or was used otherwise than for its

intended use;

4. replaceable batteries.
This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if:

1. the Product has been opened, modified, or repaired by anyone other than

Suunto or Service Center;

2. the Product has been repaired using unauthorized spare parts;

3. the Product's serial number has been removed, erased, defaced, altered,

or made illegible in any way - and this shall be determined at the sole

discretion of Suunto;

4. the Product has been exposed to influence from chemical products

including (but not limited to) mosquito repellents.
Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted

or error free, or that the Product will work in combination with any hardware
or software provided by a third party.

Access to Suunto warranty service

Please remember to register your Product at www.suunto.com/customer
service. Save also the purchase receipt and/or registration card. These
documents can be required for the access to Suunto warranty service.

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Please access and review the online help resources available at
www.suunto.com or referred to in the Product manual before seeking warranty
service.

If a claim under this Limited Warranty appears to be necessary, please return
your wristop computer either through Suunto Service Request available at
www.suunto.com or contact your local authorized Suunto retailer. For all other
Products covered by this Limited Warranty, contact your local authorized
Suunto retailer – for contact information please visit the Suunto website
www.suunto.com or call the Suunto Help Desk [phone] (national or
premium rates may apply) for further details and instructions how to bring
your Product for Warranty Service. Please, use prepaid fright, when shipping
your Product to your local authorized Suunto retailer.

Other important notices

Please remember to take backup copies of all important content and data
stored in your Product because content and data may be lost during repair or
replacement of the Product. Suunto or a Service Center is not responsible for
any damage or loss of any kind whatsoever resulting from loss of, damage to,
or corruption of content or data during repair or replacement of the Product.

When the Product or a part is replaced, any replaced item becomes the property
of Suunto. If a refund is given, the Product for which the refund is given must
be returned to a Service Center as it becomes the property of Suunto and/or
Service Center.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws, this limited
warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties,

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expressed or implied. Suunto shall not be liable for special, incidental, punitive,
or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of anticipated
benefits or profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of data, punitive damages,
loss of use of the Product or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of
any substitute equipment or facilities, downtime, the claims of any third parties,
including customers, and damage to property, resulting from the purchase or
use of the Product or arising from breach of the warranty, breach of contract,
negligence, strict tort, or any other legal or equitable theory, even if Suunto
knew of the likelihood of such damages. Suunto shall not be liable for delay
in rendering service under the limited warranty, or loss of use during the time
the Product is being repaired.

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