SUUNTO Elementum Ventus User Manual

SUUNTO ELEMENTUM VENTUS

USER GUIDE

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SETTINGS

AIR PRESSURE /

DATE

MEMORY

SAILING

TIME

CALIBRATIONCOMPASS

Functions:

_Time, date, alarm
_Backlight
_Barometric pressure trend graph (12 h)
_3D compass
_Sailing timer
_Chronograph
_Log: 24 h baro. graph

GETTING STARTED

Thank you for choosing Suunto Elementum Ventus, a digital sports
watch for sailing. 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.

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2. Rotate [A] to change the values.

3. Press [A] to accept.

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

BACKLIGHT

Keep [B] pressed to activate the backlight.

NOTE: To save power, backlight blinks when used in COMPASS view.

TIME/S AILI NG

Press [B] to switch between

time and sailing mode.

BUTTO N LOCK

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

COMPASS

• Press[C]toenter.

• Keep[C]pressedtostartthecompasscalibration.

• Whilecalibratingcompass,keepthedevicelevelandstabilewhen

rotating. ‘Level’ blinks on the display if the device is not level or
stabile.

• Press[B]or[C]toexitcompass.

MEMORY

time mode, you can see the air pressure recordings of the last

1. In
12 h. Rotate [A] to browse the recordings of the last 24 h prior to
the visible 12 h.

2. Whenrotating,thepressuregraphmovesandshows

corresponding time and pressure.

3. Press [B] or [C] to exit.

SAILI NG TIME R

1. Switch to

sailing mode. The default time shown in the sailing timer

is 5’00.

2. Rotate [A] to adjust the time, if needed.

3. Press [A] to start the timer.

4. Press [C] to synchronize the timer downwards to the next full minute.

5. Press [A] to stop the timer.

6. Keep [C] pressed to reset the timer.

COMPASS CA LIBR ATION

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1 Getting started . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. 4

1.1 Changing general settings . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . 4

1.2 Using alarm . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 5

1.3 Using button lock . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. 6

1.4 Activating backlight . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . 6

2 Using Suunto Elementum Ventus . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. 8

2.1 Time mode . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 8

2.1.1 Viewing air pressure recordings . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . 8

2.2 Sailing mode . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 9

2.2.1 Using sailing timer . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . 10

2.2.2 Synchronizing countdown time . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . 11

2.2.3 Using race timer . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . 12

2.3 Compass view . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. 12

2.3.1 Calibrating compass . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . 13

3 Care and maintenance . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 15

3.1 Battery replacement . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . 15

4 Specifications . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. 17

4.1 Technical specifications . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . 17

4.2 Trademark . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 18

4.3 Copyright . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 18

4.4 Patent notice . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . 19

4.5 Disposal of device . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . 19

5 Warranty . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . .. 20

Warranty Period . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . 21

Exclusions and Limitations . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . 21

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Access to Suunto warranty service . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . 22

Other important notices . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . 23

Limitation of Liability . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . 23

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1 GETTING STARTED

In Suunto Elementum Ventus there are two modes: TIME and SAILING mode.
Switch between them by pressing [B].

Suunto Elementum Ventus also features COMPASS view. Press [C] to activate it.

In TIME mode the watch functions as a normal watch. SAILING mode includes
sailing and race timers.

COMPASS view helps you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North.

Change the settings of your Suunto Elementum Ventus in SETTINGS. View air
pressure recordings in MEMORY.

1.1 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 pressing [B] or [C] or keeping [A]

pressed.

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

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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pressure format: hPa/inHg

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1.2 Using alarm

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

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

1.3 Using button lock

The button lock can be activated in TIME and SAILING mode.
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.

1.4 Activating backlight

The backlight can be activated in both modes and COMPASS view. Keep [B]
pressed to activate the backlight. 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. To save

power, the backlight blinks when used in COMPASS view.

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2 USING SUUNTO ELEMENTUM VENTUS

2.1 Time mode

TIME mode is the default mode of the device. Time, date and absolute air

pressure are shown on the TIME mode display. Rotate [A] upwards to toggle
between absolute air pressure and date.

2.1.1 Viewing air pressure recordings

Suunto Elementum Ventus measures the absolute air pressure automatically
every minute. The air pressure graph is updated every hour.

To view air pressure recordings:

1. In TIME mode, you can see the air pressure recordings of the last 12 h. Rotate
[A] to browse the recordings of the last 24 h prior to the visible 12 h.

2. When rotating, the pressure graph moves and shows corresponding time
and pressure.

3. Press [B] or [C] to exit.

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Compare the air pressure graph to the lines printed on the display. When the
air pressure has dropped 4hpa/0.12inHg or more during a 3-hour period (last
4 readings), there is a high possibilty of bad weather. Rising air pressure graph
indicates good weather.

NOTE: The air pressure graph is valid only if your altitude has not changed.

2.2 Sailing mode

SAILING mode features a sailing timer and a race timer, which help you measure

the time to start and the time during the race.

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2.2.1 Using sailing timer

Use the sailing timer to countdown the remaining time before the race start,
so you will cross the start line at the right time.

To set the sailing timer:

1. Press [B] to switch to SAILING mode. The default time shown in the sailing
timer is 5'00.

2. Rotate [A] to adjust the time, if needed.

3. Press [A] to start and stop the timer.

4. Keep [C] pressed to reset the timer.

During the countdown, Suunto Elementum Ventus gives you a signal:

every ten minutes, until 10 minutes is left.

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every minute, until 1 minute is left.

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every ten seconds, until zero is reached.

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when zero is reached.

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TIP: The sailing timer can be used as a stopwatch when the sailing time is set

to 00'00.

2.2.2 Synchronizing countdown time

Synchronize the sailing timer with the official countdown time before the race,
if you missed the start of the official countdown.

To synchronize the sailing timer:

1. After the official countdown has started and you have started the sailing
timer, wait for the next official signal.

2. When you hear the signal, press [C] to synchronize the timer downwards
to the next full minute. The sailing timer continues the countdown until it
reaches zero.

NOTE: You cannot access the compass when the sailing timer is running.

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2.2.3 Using race timer

When the sailing timer reaches zero, the race timer begins. The race timer is
used for measuring the time used in a sailing competition. The timer stops and
resets when it reaches its maximum value. Press [A] to stop/start the race timer
again.

2.3 Compass view

COMPASS view allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North.

Suunto Elementum Ventus has a tilt compensated compass which means that
the reading is steady even if the compass is tilted.

1. Activate COMPASS view from TIME or SAILING mode by pressing [C].

2. Press [B] or [C] to deactivate COMPASS view.

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NOTE: COMPASS view will automatically disappear after 60 s.

NOTE: COMPASS cannot be accessed from SAILING mode when the sailing timer

countdown is on.

2.3.1 Calibrating compass

To check the compass accuracy:
Go to COMPASS view and keep the device level and the display upwards. Tilt

the display 45º towards yourself. If the reading changes more than 20º, you
need to calibrate the compass.

NOTE: Avoid any metal or magnetic fields as they disturb the calibration.

The calibration includes two sequences. The sequences follow each other
automatically, so read all the instructions before starting the calibration.

To calibrate the compass:

1. In COMPASS view, keep [C] pressed to activate the calibration.

2. Keep the device level and rotate the compass until the outer rim segments
of the display are filled and you hear the confirmation sound. Text 'LEVEL'
is blinking on the display when the device is not leveled.

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3. The tilt calibration starts automatically after a successful level calibration.

4. Keep the device tilted 90º until you hear the confirmation sound. The device
informs 'OK' when the calibration is successful.

NOTE: The device informs 'FAIL' if the calibration does not succeed. If the

calibration fails, re-calibrate the compass.

TIP: Buckle the device strap, place the support cushion inside the strap and

put it in the package so that the device is level. Perform the calibration on a table,
which does not contain metal.

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3 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. Clean the white strap with soap.

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. Use only original Suunto accessories ­damage caused by non-original accessories will not be covered by warranty.

Suunto Elementum Ventus is tested according to the ISO standard 2281. This
means that the product is water-resistant. Rain, showering, swimming and
other normal exposure to water will not affect its operation. The buttons can
be pressed while submerged.

3.1 Battery replacement

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

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

store to get the battery replaced.

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4 SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 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: 100 m / 300 ft (ISO 2281)

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Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

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Battery type: CR2032

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Battery life: approximately 1 year in normal use

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Sailing timer

60 minutes

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Race timer/Stopwatch

Max. time: 99 days 23 h

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Resolution: 0.1 s (0-60 s), 1 s (1-59 min), 1 min (1-24 h), 1 h (1 day and more)

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Barometer

Display range: 300-1100 hPa / 8.85-32.48 inHg

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Resolution: 1 hPa / 0.03 inHg

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Barometer memory capacity: 36 h

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Compass

Resolution: 1°

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Max. tilt angle 45°

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4.2 Trademark

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

4.3 Copyright

Copyright © Suunto Oy 2008. 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.

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4.4 Patent notice

This product is protected by pending patent application US 12/153,505. Other
patents have been applied for.

4.5 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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5 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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