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1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Checklist ................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Care and Maintenance .............................................................................. 6
1.3. Water Resistance ...................................................................................... 7
1.4. Charging the Battery ................................................................................. 7
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO G9 ..........................................................................8
2.1. Display ..................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1. Mode Indicator ................................................................................8
2.1.2. Battery Indicator ............................................................................ 8
2.1.3. Alarm Symbol ................................................................................. 8
2.1.4. GPS Activity and Accuracy Bar Display ....................................... 9
2.2. Buttons .................................................................................................. 10
2.2.1. Short and Long Press .................................................................. 10
2.2.2. Start/Data Button .......................................................................... 10
2.2.3. Stop/Cancel Button ...................................................................... 10
2.2.4. Enter Button ................................................................................. 11
2.2.5. Arrow Buttons ............................................................................. 11
2.2.6. Key Lock ......................................................................................12
2.3. Menus .................................................................................................... 13
2.3.1. Basic Menu Structure ..................................................................13
2.3.2. Navigating in the Menus ............................................................... 14
2.4. Understanding GPS ................................................................................. 14
2.4.1. Overview .....................................................................................14
2.4.2. Line-of-sight Needed ................................................................... 14
2.4.3. Accuracy .....................................................................................15
2.4.4. GPS Usage ...................................................................................15
2.4.5. Versatility .....................................................................................16
3. MODES ................................................................................................................. 17
3.1. General Information ................................................................................. 17
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3.2. Time Mode .............................................................................................. 17
3.2.1. Main display ................................................................................. 17
3.2.2. Stopwatch....................................................................................18
3.2.3. Alarm ..........................................................................................19
3.2.4. Time/Date ..................................................................................... 21
3.2.5. General ........................................................................................ 25
3.2.6. Units ............................................................................................ 27
3.2.7. Function menu ..............................................................................30
3.3. Weather Mode ......................................................................................... 35
3.3.1. Main Display ................................................................................. 35
3.3.2. Altitude: ........................................................................................ 36
3.3.3. Barometric Memory ......................................................................38
3.3.4. Weather Alarm ............................................................................. 39
3.3.5. Function Menu ..............................................................................39
3.4. Compass Mode ........................................................................................ 40
3.4.1. Main Display ................................................................................. 40
3.4.2. Calibrating the Compass .............................................................. 41
3.4.3. Declination ....................................................................................43
3.4.4. Function Menu ..............................................................................44
3.5. Course Mode .......................................................................................... 45
3.5.1. Main Display ................................................................................. 45
3.5.2. Set menu ...................................................................................... 46
3.5.3. Viewing the Game Information ....................................................47
3.5.4. Function Menu: .............................................................................48
3.5.5. Clubs ............................................................................................ 53
3.6. Game Mode ............................................................................................ 56
3.6.1. Main Display ................................................................................. 56
3.6.2. Start Round .................................................................................. 58
3.6.3. Marking the Tee ............................................................................59
3.6.4. Marking the Ball ............................................................................ 59
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3.6.5. Selecting Clubs ............................................................................ 60
3.6.6. Viewing the Game Information ....................................................62
3.6.7. End Hole ....................................................................................... 62
3.6.8. Quit Hole ....................................................................................... 63
3.6.9. Quit Round ................................................................................... 63
3.6.10.Undo ............................................................................................ 63
3.6.11.Penalty ......................................................................................... 63
4. ADDITIONAL FEATURES .......................................................................................65
4.1 PC Interface ............................................................................................ 65
4.1.1 Transferring Data ........................................................................ 65
4.2. Suunto Golf Manager .............................................................................. 66
4.2.1 Functions .....................................................................................66
4.3. Suuntosports.com ................................................................................... 68
4.3.1. System Requirements .................................................................. 68
4.3.2. SuuntoSports.com Sections ........................................................ 68
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................71
6. GPS DATUM LISTING .......................................................................................... 72
7. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE ............................................................. 80
8. CE ......................................................................................................................... 80
9. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE ............................................. 81
10. DISCLAIMER ...................................................................................................... 81
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, your newly purchased Suunto G9 is designed to provide years of
enjoyment in your golfing activities.
Suunto G9 is a reliable high precision electronic instrument intended for recreational
use.
NOTE: Suunto G9 should not be substituted for acquiring measurements that require
professional or industrial precision.
1.1. CHECKLIST
After purchasing this instrument, make sure the package contains the following items:
• Suunto G9
• Docking Station
• Charger
• PC-interface cable
• CD containing the Suunto Golf Manager software and Suunto G9 instruction manual
• Suunto G9 Quick Guide
Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the resale agent who sold
you the package.
1.2. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble
or service your Suunto G9. Protect your Suunto G9 from shocks, extreme heat and
prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, your Suunto G9 should be stored
in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.
Suunto G9 can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If there are
stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose Suunto
G9 to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect
repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the unit’s seals, case and finish.
Keep the PC interface pins clean with e.g. a toothbrush. Make sure the area around the
sensor is kept free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor opening.
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1.3. WATER RESISTANCE
Suunto G9 is water resistance-tested up to 10 bar (equivalent to 100 m/330ft depth)
according to ISO 2281 standard (www.iso.ch). However, it is not a diving instrument
and therefore it should not be used to obtain data under water. Do not push the buttons
under water.
NOTE: Lots of water or dirt under the cover of Suunto G9 may disturb the satellite
signal reception.
1.4. CHARGING THE BATTERY
Suunto G9 is equipped with an internal rechargeable battery. You can recharge the
battery approximately 500 times. The life expectancy of a single charge depends on
the use of the GPS, Compass and data storage functions. When the battery level
indicator on the display reaches the red zone, the battery voltage is low. When this
occurs, you should recharge the battery. However, extremely cold weather affects
the battery voltage even when the battery is still fully operational. If the battery warning indicator is activated in temperatures above 10°C (50°F), recharge the battery.
Do not attempt to change the battery, as this will void warranty. Take the Suunto G9 to
an authorized Suunto dealer for a battery change.
You can charge the battery with either 110V or 220 V mains charger (depending on
the area of purchase), with a car cigarette lighter charger (optional) or with a 9 V
battery.
To charge the battery:
1. Place Suunto G9 on the docking station
with the display facing up.
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2. Plug the charger in the docking station. Plug the charger
in an electric outlet.
3. When the battery indicator shows a full battery, disconnect the charger from the electric outlet. Suunto
G9 is now ready for use.
NOTE: Heavy use of the GPS, backlight and compass
will significantly reduce the battery life.
2. HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO G9
2.1. DISPLAY
2.1.1. Mode Indicator
On the left side of the display there is a mode indicator
that shows the currently active mode. The mode indicator displays the modes from the top down in the following order: TIME, WEATHER, COMPASS, COURSE and
GAME. The active mode is indicated by the moving segment next to the indicator bar.
2.1.2. Battery Indicator
On the right side of the display there is a battery indicator that shows the battery
voltage. When the indicator is in the red zone, the battery needs recharging. When the
battery is being recharged, the battery indicator moves up continuously until the battery is full, and the indicator is shown in full length.
2.1.3. Alarm Symbol
If a regular alarm or a Baro Alarm is activated, a rectangular symbol is displayed at the right side of the lower
horizontal dot line.
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2.1.4. GPS Activity and Accuracy Bar Display
When the GPS is set on, a dot bar display appears on the
upper horizontal dot line of the display. Once the GPS is
on but does not have a fix, an empty rectangular dot is
displayed. When the GPS has a fix, 1 to 5 filled rectangular dots are displayed. The amount depends on the fix
quality. More dots represent better satellite coverage
and signal reception.
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2.2. BUTTONS
2.2.1. Short and Long Press
The buttons may have different functions depending on how long you press them.
The ordinary
The
long press
2.2.2. Start/Data Button
Short Press
• In the Time mode, it starts the timing and records the split times.
• In the Game and Course modes, it returns to the Game statistics display.
NOTE:
press
or
short press
means that the button is pressed for more than 2 seconds.
If a game
is not active
means that the button is pressed quickly.
, Suunto G9
displays the statistics of the last 4 played
rounds.
Long Press
• Activates the backlight when the backlight is not set to the off position. The backlight
stays on as long as a selection is active and 5 seconds after the last selection. (For
more information on the backlight settings, see page 25.)
2.2.3. Stop/Cancel Button
Short Press
• Returns to the previous menu level or to the previous selection
the selection.
• In the main mode displays, it acts as a shortcut button that toggles the lowest field
of the main display between three different alternatives. The selection stays active
even if the mode or menu level is changed. Changing the shortcut in the Time mode
is possible only after the Stopwatch has been reset.
• In the Time mode, it stops the timing and scrolls the split times on the display.
Long Press
• Returns to the main display of the current mode without accepting the last selection.
• In the Time/Stopwatch mode it resets the stopwatch.
without accepting
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2.2.4. Enter Button
Short Press
• Moves to a lower menu level.
• Moves to the Set menu of the current mode. (The individual Set menu names are
identical to the mode names.)
• Accepts the selections made with the arrow keys and moves to the next phase.
• With two possible selections (e.g. light on/off), it activates the selection and accepts the selections made with the arrow keys.
• Accepts selections made on the Game mode statistics display and returns to the
Game display.
Long Press
• Moves to the Function menu from the main displays.
• If the GPS is not active, it accesses the Function menu for turning the GPS on.
Accepting any selection requiring use of the GPS also turns the GPS on
.
• Accepts the selections made with the arrow keys and returns to the main display.
2.2.5. Arrow Buttons
Short Press
• Scrolls the menus up and down.
• Changes the values. The up arrow increases the value and the
down
arrow decreases the value. With two possible selections (e.g. light on/off), both arrows
change the value.
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2.2.6. Key Lock
The key lock prevents you from pushing the buttons
accidentally.
Activating the key lock
To activate the key lock:
1. Press
2. Press
Enter
. Suunto G9 switches to the Set menu.
Start/Data
within 3 seconds. The buttons are
now locked and the message “KEYS LOCKED” is displayed.
Suunto G9 switches to the main display of the current
mode and the key lock function indicator is displayed.
Deactivating the key lock
To deactivate the key lock:
1. Press
2. Press
Enter
.
Start/Data
LOCKED” is displayed.
within 3 seconds. The text “KEYS UN -
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2.3. MENUS
2.3.1. Basic Menu Structure
The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode,
first the name of the mode, then its main display appears. When you press the up or
down arrows quickly, only the names of the modes are shown. When you short press
Enter
in the mode’s main display, the mode’s
Set menu
is displayed. The Set menu
includes several functions, all of which include sub-functions or settings. This is
called the hierarchical menu structure.
Press ENTER for over 2 sec
ENTER
Scroll the menu
with UP/DOWN
Time menu
ALARM
TIME/DATE
STOP/
CANCEL
UNITS
GENERAL
STOP/
CANCEL
ENTER for over 2 sec: accept and return to main display
ENTER
TIME 24h
ENTER
DATE dd.mm
TEMP °C
ENTER: accept and return
STOP/CANCEL: discard and return
Function menu
GPS On/Off
(see page 30)
Change value with
UP/DOWN
TIME 24h
DATE dd.mm
TEMP °C
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2.3.2. Navigating in the Menus
The menu items can be scrolled with the up and
of Suunto G9. Three menu items are displayed at the same time. The menu item that is
currently active and can thus be selected is displayed in reversed color. The indicator
bar on the left side of the display shows the active mode. To move deeper into the
hierarchy, select a menu item and press
press
Stop/Cancel
in the menu are not saved. First you have to accept the changes with the
If you want to return directly to the main display of the active mode, press either
(saves the changes) or
seconds.
Suunto G9 has been designed to guide you as much as possible when you navigate
in the menus. When you perform a function, Suunto G9 often automatically returns to
the menu item that you are likely to use next.
2.4. UNDERSTANDING GPS
2.4.1. Overview
Suunto G9 uses Global Positioning System (GPS) in determining the user’s position.
GPS incorporates a set of satellites orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 20 000 km at the
speed of 4 km/s. The satellites send relatively weak radio signals at power levels
comparable to normal household light bulbs. So, the GPS reception gets disturbed
much more easily than, for example, cellular phone signal reception because the GPS
signals that reach the Earth are thousands of times weaker than cell phone signals.
However, due to the extreme sensitivity of the built-in GPS radio receiver, even the
faintest signals can be picked up.
2.4.2. Line-of-sight Needed
To ensure a good position measurement, there must be a line-of-sight connection
between the satellites and the receiver. This means that the objects or materials
between the satellites and the GPS receiver must not excessively attenuate the signal.
In practice, water-containing objects, such as people, trees or other dense vegetation, can cause problems. The signals will not penetrate rocks or buildings or any
metallic materials. However, the receiver typically works well under relatively thin
plastic, fabric or wooden covers, e.g. inside boats.
. Remember that if you just press
Stop/Cancel
(discards the last change) for more than 2
down
arrows located on the right side
Enter
. To return one step up in the hierarchy,
Stop/Cancel
, the changes made
Enter
button.
Enter
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2.4.3. Accuracy
To calculate a position, a GPS receiver usually requires simultaneous reception from at
least four satellites. The position accuracy typically increases with the number of
satellites being tracked but the most important factor is actually the relative geometric
position of the satellites. The best position estimate is obtained when satellites from
different directions and angles can be tracked. In other words, the less obstructed the
receiver’s view of the sky, the better the accuracy.
The accuracy also improves with the number of measurements made on the same
spot, as some errors will be averaged out. Under all-in-view satellite conditions a
global average horizontal positioning error is 7.8 meters (95% confidence level). However, depending on the satellite constellation and the distortion the GPS signal experiences when traveling through the ionosphere, the instantaneous accuracy can vary
from a couple of meters to over ten meters. The vertical position estimate is roughly
two times more inaccurate than the horizontal. Because of this inevitable vertical
inaccuracy of GPS positioning, Suunto G9 encases a separate altimeter sensor with
a 1-meter resolution that should be used instead of the GPS estimate when measuring
small changes in altitude.
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2.4.4. GPS Usage
When you turn on the GPS, the receiver starts searching for radio signals from the
satellites and as soon as one is found, data starts flowing from the satellite to the
receiver. The data includes a list of the satellite positions and the GPS time. The GPS
time is highly accurate because each satellite has an atomic clock on board.
The data flows quite slowly and usually a little less than a minute is needed for the
calculation of the first position estimate. To minimize the duration, you should maintain
an unobstructed view of the sky right after turning on the GPS. You need the satellite
positions and the GPS time before you can perform the actual position calculation and
before the GPS becomes functional. After the first position fix has been established, it
still takes additional 10 minutes before all relevant data has been received from the
satellites. The position estimate accuracy improves during this time as more satellites
can be used for position calculation.
The downloaded data is valid roughly for the next four hours during which the receiver starts more quickly, typically in less than 10 seconds if it was turned off in
between.
You should turn off the GPS when, for example, you have a longer break. This is
because satellite tracking consumes large amounts of power. Suunto G9 uses the
lowest power consuming GPS technology available but you should still turn off the
GPS when you do not need it.
2.4.5. Versatility
The GPS system is run by the United States Department of Defense and has been fully
operational since 1995. At least 24 operational satellites circle the globe every 12
hours in 6 orbital planes with 4 satellites per plane to provide a true global coverage.
A worldwide ground control network monitors the health and status of the satellites.
The system works 24 hours a day regardless of the weather. It can provide service to
an unlimited number of users and it is free of charge.
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3. MODES
3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Suunto G9 has five different modes: Time, Weather, Compass, Course and Game. You
can switch between the modes with the arrow buttons. Each mode has several submodes. The mode indicator on the left side of the display indicates the active mode.
3.2. TIME MODE
3.2.1. Main Display
When you select the Time mode, the main display opens.
The main display has three rows:
Date
The first row displays the date in the selected format.
(For more information on changing the date format, see
page 28.)
Time
The second row displays the time in the selected format.
(For more information on changing between 12- and 24hour displays, see page 27.)
Shortcuts
The third row displays either the stopwatch, the seconds or Dual time. To switch between these,
Stop/Cancel
• Stopwatch: (For information on operating the stopwatch, see the section 3.2.2 below.)
• Seconds: Displays seconds
.
short
press
• Dual time: Displays the dual time if it has been set.
(For more information on setting the dual time, see page
21.)
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3.2.2. Stopwatch
Press
Start/Data
again. The time stops for three (3) seconds to show the split time and then returns to
showing the running time.
Press
Stop/Cancel
the split times with
To reset the timer,
stopping the timing, press
Suunto G9 can display up to 29 split times.
NOTE: When you have used the stopwatch, you cannot
select other shortcuts before resetting the timer.
NOTE: The maximum time you can record with the
stopwatch is 10 hours.
to start the timing. If you want to view a split time, press
to stop the timing. After the timing has been stopped, you can scroll
Stop/Cancel
long
press
.
Stop/Cancel
Start/Data
. If the stopwatch has not been reset after
to continue the timing from the end time.
Start/Data
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3.2.3. Alarm
You can set altogether three independent alarms. When
the alarm is set, the alarm symbol appears on the display.
Activating alarms
To activate an alarm:
1. In the Set menu,
Short press
Alarm
Enter
is already the first menu item.
to select it. The alarm menu displays the status of the alarms. When you open the
menu for the first time, the alarm indicators are set to
off
as default.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to set and short press
Enter
. The alarm information is displayed and the on/
off indicator is displayed as active (in reversed color).
When you open the alarm information for the first time,
the time is 0:00.
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3. Press either the up or
status to on. The alarm indicator changes to
press
Enter
current time is shown in the lower part of the display
for reference.
4. Set the correct
press
5. Set the correct
short press
turn to the Set menu.
and the hour selection is activated. The
Enter
. The minute selection is activated.
Enter
down
arrow to change the alarm
on.
hour
with the arrow buttons and short
minutes
with the arrow buttons and
. The alarm is now set and you re-
Short
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Deactivating alarms
To deactivate the alarm:
1. In the Set menu,
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and short press
tion is displayed and the on/off indicator is displayed as active (in reversed color).
3. Press either the up or
Enter
. The alarm symbol disappears from the display.
Acknowledging alarms
When you hear the alarm, you can acknowledge it by pressing any of the Suunto G9
buttons.
3.2.4. Time/Date
The current time is visible on the second row of the Time mode’s main display.
Dual time gives you a possibility to keep track of another time, for example, another time
zone when you are traveling. The dual time is displayed as a shortcut on the third row
of the Time mode’s main display. To scroll to the dual time shortcut, press
in the time display.
NOTE: The Time sync feature checks the correct time and date from the GPS when
the GPS is activated and TimeSync is set to On or Auto. You must always change the
Alarm
is already the first menu item. Short press
down
button to change the alarm status to
Enter
Enter
. The alarm informa-
off
and short press
to select it.
Stop/Cancel
Dual time manually.
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Sync
You can turn the GPS time synchronization to On, Off or
Auto.
To set the time synchronization:
1. In the Set menu, Scroll to
Enter.
The Time/Date view is activated.
2. Scroll to
selection is activated.
3. Change the
tons and short press
is now set.
Sync
and short press
On/Off/ Auto
Time/Date
status with the arrow but-
Enter
. The time synchronization
Enter
. The
and short press
On/Off/Auto
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The On/Off/Auto settings
NOTE: When you enter a different time zone, Suunto G9 does not automatically
update the time zone. Adjust the time roughly to the local time, set the time sync to
Auto and start the GPS. Suunto G9 calculates the UTC offset and uses it to get the
time exactly right.
NOTE: The time is synchronized each time the GPS is started and it makes the first
fix. The time is not updated continuously.
Setting the time and the dual time
To set the time and the dual time:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
options
2. Scroll to either
Time/Date
activated.
and
Time/Date
Time/Date
Dualtime
or
Dualtime
and short press
is displayed.
and short press
Enter
. The menu with the
Enter
. The
hour
selection is
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NOTE: If the time is displayed as a 12-hour clock, the symbol AM or PM is displayed
on left side of the last row. For dual time, the AM/PM-symbol is displayed on the right
side of the time. (For more information on the 12/24-hour clock, see page 27.)
3. Change the
tion is activated.
4. Change the
selection is activated.
5. When you press the down arrow button, the seconds are zeroed. If you want to set
specific seconds, press the up arrow button and the seconds start running. When
the second settings are correct, short press
6. Change the
is activated.
7. Change the
is activated.
8. Change the
return to the Set menu.
NOTE: When you set the seconds for the time, they are automatically updated to the
dual time as well.
hour
with the arrow buttons and short press
minutes
with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter
day
with the Arrow buttons and short press
month
with the Arrow buttons and short press
year
with the Arrow buttons and short press
. The
Enter.
The
minute
Enter
. The
date
selection is activated.
Enter.
The
month
Enter.
The
year
Enter.
You automatically
selec-
second
selection
selection
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3.2.5. General
The General function includes general settings for using
your Suunto G9.
Setting the light
Light means the backlight of the Suunto G9 display. Light
has three possible settings:
• Normal: The light switches on when you press
Data
for more than 2 seconds. The light is on for 5
seconds after the last press of any button.
• Off: The light does not switch on from any button or
during an alarm
• Night Use: The light switches on when you press
any of the buttons and stays on for 5 seconds after
the last press of a button.
To change the light settings:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter
. The General menu is displayed.
2. Light
is already the first menu item. Short press
to select it. The current light setting is displayed in
reversed color.
3. Select the suitable light setting with the arrow buttons
and short press
and you return to the Function menu.
Enter
General
and short press
. The light settings are now ready
Start/
Enter
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Setting the brightness
This setting adjusts the brightness of the Suunto G9 backlight. The brightness is
measured on a scale of 1 to 7. Brighter displays consume more battery power.
To change the brightness:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter.
The General menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to
setting is activated.
3. Change the value with the arrow buttons and short
press
Set menu.
Bright
and short press
Enter.
The brightness is set and you return to
General
Enter.
and short press
The brightness
NOTE: The default brightness setting is 3.
Setting the contrast
This setting adjusts the contrast of the Suunto G9 display. The contrast is measured on
a scale between 1 (minimum) and 9 (maximum). The maximum contrast setting consumes more power than the minimum setting.
To change the contrast:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter.
The General menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to
setting is activated.
3. Change the value with the arrow buttons and short
press
Contrast
Enter
and short press
. Contrast is now set.
General
Enter.
and short press
The contrast
NOTE: The default contrast setting is 4.
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Setting the tones on or off
Tones are the sounds that indicate that you have successfully pressed the buttons. The tones can be set to
the on or off position.
To set the tones on or off:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter
. The General menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to
is activated.
3. Change the value of the field to either on or
the arrow buttons and short press
are now set.
Tones
and short press
General
Enter
and short press
. The on/off field
off
Enter
with
. The tones
NOTE: The default setting is On.
3.2.6. Units
This menu includes the unit and format settings that are
used with all the Suunto G9 functions. The unit settings
affect the way information is displayed in all the Suunto
G9 modes.
Setting the time format
The time format setting defines whether the 12h or the
24h format is used.
To change the time format:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to
field is activated.
3. Select the correct time format with the arrow buttons
and short press
Time
and short press
Enter.
Units
and short press
Enter
. The time format
The time format is now set.
Enter.
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Setting the date format
The date setting defines the format in which the date is
displayed. The possible formats are:
• DD.MM: Day before the month, e.g. 27.11.
• MM.DD: Month before the day, e.g. 11.27.
To change the date format:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to
field is activated.
3. Select the correct date format with the arrow buttons
and short press
turn to the Set menu.
Setting the temperature unit
The
ture is displayed. The options are Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).
To change the temperature unit:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
The Units menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to
ture unit field is activated.
3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and
short press
Date
and short press
Enter
Temp
setting defines the unit in which the tempera-
Temp
and short press
Enter
Units
and short press
Enter
. The date format
. The format is set and you re-
Units
and short press
Enter
. The tempera-
. The temperature unit is now set.
Enter
Enter
.
.
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Setting the air pressure unit
The
Pres
sure is displayed. The options are
To change the air pressure unit:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
2. Scroll to
3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and
Setting the elevation unit
The
displayed. The options are meters (m) and feet (ft).
To change the elevation unit:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
2. Scroll to
3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and
Setting the distance unit
The
displayed. The options are meters (m) and yards (yd).
To change the distance unit:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
2. Scroll to
4. Select the distance unit with the arrow buttons and
setting defines the unit in which the air pres-
The Units menu is displayed.
unit field is activated.
short press
The Units menu is displayed.
field is activated.
short press
The Units menu is displayed.
lection is activated.
short press
Pres
and short press
Enter
. The air pressure unit is now set.
Elev
setting defines the unit in which the elevation is
Elev
and short press
Enter
. The elevation unit is now set.
Dist
setting defines the unit in which the distance is
Dist
and press
Enter.
The distance unit is now set.
hPa
and
Units
and short press
Enter
. The air pressure
Units
and short press
Enter
. The elevation unit
Units
and short press
Enter.
The distance unit se-
inHg
.
Enter
Enter
Enter.
.
.
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Setting the position format
The presentation of coordinates in the position display
can be set to degrees (deg) or to degrees and minutes
(dm), for example 60.50000° or 60°30.000’ respectively.
NOTE: All positions are stored in WGS84 format in the
Suunto G9 memory. The position format setting refers
only to the coordinates in the position display.
3.2.7. Function Menu
To access the Function menu, long press
Time mode’s main display. The following features can be
modified.
GPS
The
GPS
and examining the GPS accuracy:
To turn the GPS on or off:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to
2. Turn the GPS on or
function is used for turning the GPS on or off
GPS
Enter
. The
On/Off
field is activated.
off
long press
menu.
Enter
with the arrow buttons and
. You return to the Time mode’s main
Enter
in the
and short press
NOTE: When the GPS is turned on and it has a fix, the
Function menu displays the EPE (Estimated Position
Error) after the GPS On annotation.
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Mark Home
The Mark Home function is used for recording a location.
An open circle on the outer rim of the display points the
direction to the recorded location.
To record a location, Scroll to
menu and short press
position. The Mark Home position remains active until
you select a new position.
Mark Home
Enter
. Suunto G9 marks the home
In the Function
NOTE: Suunto G9 will only mark the location when the
EPE (Estimated Position Error) is under 10 meters.
NOTE: Mark Home function requires the use of the
GPS. If the GPS is initially off, the procedure will take
more time, as the GPS must get a fix first.
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Find Home
The Find Home feature guides you back to the position
you last marked with Mark Home.
After selecting Find Home, Suunto G9 begins displaying
the distance and the direction to the recorded location.
Walk in the direction of the arrow until a circle appears
on the top of the display. When the circle is between the
two lines in the upper part of the display, you are moving
directly towards the marked position.
NOTE: Suunto G9 uses the GPS for guidance when
you are moving. When standing still, the direction to the
marked position is indicated by the compass bearing.
Press
Stop/Cancel
to exit the Find Home display.
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Position
The Position function displays the satellite, the coordi-
nate and the altitude information of the current location.
To view the position information:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to
Enter
. Position information is displayed.
2. The current map datum is displayed on the top of the
position display. You can change this with the arrow
buttons. The position information is updated in the selected datum in a few seconds. You can find the correct number for the desired map datum in
Listing
appendix.
tude and the time to the first fix counter.
WGS84 XXX: Map datum and the corresponding number
Sat X/X: Satellites used in the fix / satellites visible
EPE XXm: Estimated Position Error (meters)
Alt XX: GPS altitude (meters)
Start/Data
Position
and short press
GPS Datum
toggles between the alti-
3. Short press
tion menu.
4. Long Press
display.
Stop/Cancel
Stop/Cancel
or
or
Enter
to return to the Func-
Enter
to return to the main
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PWRsave
In the Power save mode the GPS is turned off for a minute after the opening shot of
each hole, and for two minutes after completing each hole before marking a new tee.
To turn the power save mode on/off:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to
activated.
2. Switch the Power save mode on or off with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter
.
PWRsave
and short press
Enter.
The
On/Off
field is
NOTE: You can modify the times for the GPS power off with your PC in the Suunto Golf
Manager software. (For more Information see the Game mode on page 56.)
Stats
After you have completed a hole, you can enter extra information regarding the hole if
the Stats are on. The extra information includes the following:
• GIR (Green in Regulation) yes/no
• Fairway Hit yes/no
• Bunker Hits
NOTE: (For more information see the Game mode on page 56.)
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3.3. WEATHER MODE
3.3.1. Main Display
When you select the Weather mode, the main display
opens. The main display has three rows:
Sea Level Air Pressure
The first row displays the air pressure at sea level. It is
derived from the reference altitude.
Air Pressure
The second row shows a graphical presentation of the air pressure development
(sea level) during the last 6 hours in 15-minute intervals.
Shortcuts
The third row shows alternatively the temperature, absolute air pressure or barometric altitude.
Change the displayed information with
Stop/Cancel
.
• Temperature: Displays the temperature in the se-
lected unit. (For more information on defining the temperature unit, see page 28.)
• Absolute air pressure: The absolute air pressure
is the actual pressure in your current location.
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3.3.2. Altitude:
With this function you can set the reference altitude. You can set it either with the GPS
or manually.
NOTE: If the GPS is not activated, you have to set the reference altitude manually.
Manual setting can also be selected if the GPS is on.
NOTE: Since the GPS altitude is the least accurate of the GPS measurements, the
reference altitude is calculated as the average of a series of fixes during the GPS
start.
Setting the reference altitude with the GPS
To set the reference altitude with the GPS:
1. Make sure the GPS is turned on.
2. In the Set menu,
Short press
3. Scroll to
is activated.
4. Change Sync to On or Off with the arrow buttons and
short press
5. Press
Stop/Cancel
Altitude
Enter
Sync
and short press
Enter
.
is already the first menu item.
to select it.
to return to the Function menu.
Enter
. The
On/Off
field
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Setting the reference altitude manually
To set the reference altitude manually:
1. In the Set menu,
Short press
2. Scroll to manual and short press
Altitude
Enter
is already the first menu item.
to select it.
Enter
. The reference
altitude is displayed.
3. Change the reference altitude with the arrow buttons
and short press
Enter
to confirm the selection. The
reference altitude is now set.
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3.3.3. Barometric Memory
Barometric memory stores weather-related information from the last 7 days/168 hours.
The weather information for each day is displayed separately. When you scroll through
the stored information, the following information is displayed:
• Date
• Barometric trend (graphically)
• Maximum air pressure during the specific day.
• Minimum air pressure during the specific day
To view the weather information stored in the memory:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
buttons and short press
page is displayed.
2. Scroll the information with the arrow buttons. The
arrow scrolls forward and the
wards.
3. To stop viewing the memory content, press either
or
Stop/Cancel
at any time.
Baro Mem
Enter
with the arrow
. The first information
down
arrow back-
up
Enter
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3.3.4. Weather Alarm
When active, the weather alarm informs you if the air pressure drops more than 4 hPa
(0,118 inHg) in 3 hours.
To activate or deactivate the weather alarm:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Baro Al
with the arrow buttons. The current status of the alarm can be seen in
the Set menu.
2. Short press
3. Change the field to either On or
buttons and short press
Enter
. The
On/Off
field is activated.
Enter
.
Off
with the arrow
When the weather alarm goes on, the message WEATHER
ALARM
ACTIVATED is displayed. If the backlight is set to Night
Use, also the backlight goes on.
To acknowledge the weather alarm, press any button.
3.3.5. Function Menu
The Function menu in the Weather mode is similar to the one in the Time mode. (For
more information on the features, see page 30.)
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3.4. COMPASS MODE
Suunto G9 includes a 3D compass. The compass allows tilting up to +/- 30 degrees
while still displaying the correct bearing.
3.4.1. Main Display
When you select the Compass mode, the main display
opens. The compass displays the heading with the bearing value and cardinal points above.
The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 45
seconds at a time. After this period the compass moves
into the power-saving mode and the message START COM-
PASS is displayed. To activate the compass again, press
Start/Data
.
The main display has three rows:
Cardinal points. The first row displays the cardinal
and half-cardinal point abbreviations.
Bearing. The second row displays the bearing in degrees.
Shortcuts.
1. Bearing lock: This feature helps you to follow a cer-
tain bearing in terrain. Select a bearing by moving the
Suunto G9 horizontally until the correct bearing is displayed on the second row, and press
Start/Data
. The
sighting marks appear on the upper corner of the display and the bearing indicator appears on the outer
rim of the display. The bearing indicator is represented
by a
closed
circle. When the bearing indicator is inside the sighting marks, you are moving in the direction of the set bearing.
The bearing indicator moves in a 120-degree arc in the upper part of the display. If
the direction of the unit deviates more from the tracked bearing, the unit prompts the
direction where to turn the unit with arrows. Once the circle appears on top of the
display, the accurate bearing can be tracked again. Press
Start/Data
again to select
a new bearing.
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2. Time: The current time.
3. Bearing: If one of the objects of the field has been
activated on the Course mode’s main display, this row
shows the bearing to the object.
3.4.2. Calibrating the Compass
You should calibrate the compass if it does not seem to work well, for example, when
it displays the wrong compass heading or the heading changes too slowly. Strong
electromagnetic fields, such as electric lines, loudspeakers and magnets, can affect
the compass operation. Therefore you should calibrate the compass if your Suunto G9
has been exposed to these fields.
NOTE: Calibrate the compass before using it for the first time, and before you leave
for an extended outdoor activity.
NOTE: Remember to hold Suunto G9 level during the calibration.
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To calibrate the compass:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter
.
Calibrate
and short press
2. Hold the Suunto G9 horizontally level and rotate it 360
degrees for 30 seconds.
3. Hold the Suunto G9 vertically level and rotate it 360
degrees in the direction of the wrist strap for 30 seconds.
4. When the calibration has been finished, you return to
the Set menu.
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3.4.3. Declination
You can set the compass declination manually or with the GPS.
Setting the Compass declination manually
To set the compass declination manually:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter
. The declination setting field is activated, and
you can now set the declination to On,
2. Change the setting with the arrow buttons and short
press
Enter.
(Auto sets the declination from the GPS declination database based on the current location. On allows you to set
the declination manually.) The degree field is activated.
3. Scroll the degrees with the arrow buttons and short
press
Enter.
turn to the Set menu.
Off: Compass points to the magnetic north
On: Compass points to the geographic north based
Auto: Compass points to the geographic north based
The declination is now set and you re-
on the declination set for the current location
from the GPS database
on the declination from the GPS database
Current location
Declination
and short press
Off
or
Auto
.
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Setting the Compass declination with the GPS
To set the compass declination with the GPS:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter
. The direction field is activated.
2. Select
Auto
Enter
nation based on the current location that it receives
from the GPS.
with the arrow buttons and short press
. The GPS automatically sets the compass decli-
Declination
and short press
NOTE: The GPS declination database is based on a
global 2-degree latitude x 2-degree longitude grid.
3.4.4. Function Menu
The Function menu in the Compass mode is similar to the one in the Time mode. (For
more information on the features, see page 30.)
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3.5. COURSE MODE
In the course mode you can add the hole par numbers and the various obstacle
locations of a specified course. After the course is set up in the Suunto G9 memory,
the unit displays the distance to the obstacles during the game.
3.5.1. Main Display
When you open the Course mode, the main display opens.
The main display has three rows:
Target: The first row displays the identifier of the target.
Distance: The second row displays the distance to the
target.
Number of targets: The third row displays the number
of targets. The hyphens indicate marked points. For example, in the picture the obstacle 2 (bunker 1) is selected and two other obstacles (1 and 3) are available
for review. The obstacles can be toggled with
Cancel
.
Stop/
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3.5.2. Set menu
The Set menu allows you to store the locations of different obstacles hole by hole in
the Suunto G9 memory. To enter the Set menu, short press
The following locations are available: Pin, Green, Tee, Bunker, Water, Lay-Up and
Rough.
To store the location:
1. Walk to the specific location on the course.
2. Scroll to the corresponding obstacle with the arrow
buttons and short press
location once the EPE (Estimated Position Error) falls
below 10 meters.
3. To move to the next hole, select
NOTE: If a course has not been activated or the current
course does not contain any memorized features, Suunto
Enter
. Suunto G9 stores the
Done
.
Enter
.
G9 will advise you to mark a point on the main display.
NOTE: Suunto G9 allows you to store up to 9 features
for each hole. Four of them are fixed (Tee, Pin, Green,
Lay-Up). When you store one of these again, it overwrites
the similar older feature. The other features allow you to
store multiple locations. Suunto G9 then displays a
number after the feature (for example when 2 bunkers
are stored the unit displays a bunker and bunker1).
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3.5.3. Viewing the Game Information
The Game Data display contains information on the holes of the active game and of the
last four games. If you have not started a game, the Game Data display lists the log files
of played games. When you have started a game, but have not played any holes, a
summary of the course is displayed before the individual holes. If holes have been
played on the active course, the summary of the course is displayed last.
To view previous games:
1. Press Start/Data in the Course or Game mode’s main
display to access the Info display.
2. Scroll to the corresponding date and time of the game
start and short press
Enter.
• The first display shows the number of played holes,
the number of shots, par for the course and the
number of puts. Scroll the displays with the arrow
buttons.
• The following displays show the information for
every played hole: the number of shots, the par for
the hole and the number of puts. If a hole has not
been played yet, the shot values shown are 0.
• The last display shows the time when the game
ended.
3. Short press
Start/Data
or
Stop/Cancel
to exit the Game
Data display.
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3.5.4. Function Menu
The Function menu contains several functions that are identical to the ones in the
previous modes. It includes information on GPS, Mark home, Find home, Position,
PWRsave and Stats in the Time mode’s Function menu section. The rest of the features
are specific to this mode and the Game mode.
To access the function mode, long press
Creating a new course
The
New
entering the par values and the lengths of the holes.
To create a new course:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to
function allows you to create a new course by
buttons and short press
Enter
.
Course
Enter
in the Course mode’s main display.
with the arrow
2. Scroll to
Enter
3. Change the value with the arrow buttons and short
press
the Par number field, the distance field is activated.
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New
with the arrow buttons and short press
. The par value of the first hole is displayed.
Enter
to confirm the changes. After confirming
4. Select the correct distance for the corresponding hole
and confirm the selection with
NOTE: The distance information is used for the
scorecard in the Suunto Golf Manager software.
5. The par value of the second hole is activated. Change
the following par values and distances with the arrow buttons and short press
changes. Press
value.
6. Long press
New function.
NOTE: When you create courses with Suunto G9, the
courses are named according to the date they were
Stop/Cancel
Enter
to confirm the changes and exit the
Enter
.
Enter
to confirm the
to return to a previous
created. You can modify the course name on your PC
with the Suunto Golf Manager software.
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Activating a Course
To activate a course for playing:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to
buttons and short press
Enter
Course
.
with the arrow
2. A list of courses is displayed. Select a course and
short press
Enter
.
3. Scroll to
press
Activate
Enter
with the arrow buttons and short
. The message COURSE NAME ACTIVATED is dis-
played and you return to the Course mode main menu.
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Modifying the course information
The
Modify
distance information of the course.
To modify the par information:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to
buttons and short press
2. A list of courses is displayed. Select a desired course
and short press
function allows you to modify the par and
Course
with the arrow
.
Enter
Enter
.
3. Scroll to
Enter
4. Use the arrow buttons to change the par value and
short press
firming the par number field, the distance field is activated.
Modify
. The par number for the first hole is activated.
with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter
to confirm the changes. After con-
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5. Select the correct distance and short press
Enter
The second par is activated.
6. Change all the following par values and distances in a
similar way. Press
Stop/Cancel
to return to a previous
value.
.
7. Long press
the
Modify
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Enter
to confirm the modifications and exit
function.
3.5.5. Clubs
This function allows you to select between two golf bags and to view the shot length
information for the clubs. You can modify the bag contents and names in the Suunto
Golf Manager Software.
Setting the club recording prompt
This function allows you to set Suunto G9 to prompt for a club that will be used for a
stroke.
To set the club recording:
1. In the Function menu, scroll to
buttons and short press
displayed.
2. Scroll to
Enter
Use
with the arrow buttons and short press
. The
Manual/Promp
Clubs
Enter
t selection is activated.
with the arrow
. The Clubs menu is
3. Select
4. Select
5. After the selection you return to the Clubs menu.
Manual
clubs manually after each shot. Short press
confirm the selection.
to prompt for a club before each shot. Short press
Enter
to confirm the selection.
with the arrow buttons to record the
Prompt
with the arrow buttons for Suunto G9
Enter
to
NOTE: If the club selection is set to Manual, you can
enter the club for the next shot manually by scrolling to
Select club in the Game mode.
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Selecting a bag
To select a bag for use during the game:
1. In the Function menu Scroll to
buttons and short press
Enter
Clubs
.
with the arrow
2. Scroll to
press
Club set
Enter
with the arrow buttons and short
. The club set number field is activated.
3. Select a bag with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter
to confirm the selection. You return to the Func-
tion menu.
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Viewing the club information
To view the average distances of the clubs:
1. In the Function menu, Scroll to
Enter
.
2. Select a bag with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter
. A list of clubs and shot lengths is displayed.
Clubs
and short press
3. Scroll the list with the arrow buttons. Press
cel
to return to the Function menu
Stop/Can-
NOTE: The bag names can be modified in the Suunto
Golf Manager software.
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3.6. GAME MODE
3.6.1. Main Display
When you select the Game mode, the main display opens.
The main display has three rows:
Top and middle row: The information on the first row
changes according to the situation in the game. The following are displayed:
• Start Round: When you first enter the Game Mode,
Suunto G9 prompts you to start the game.
• Mark Tee: After the game has begun, Suunto G9
prompts you to mark the place of the tee for each hole
that you play.
• Select Club: If you selected the
Prompt
option in the
Clubs menu, Suunto G9 prompts you to record the
club you will use for the next shot.
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• To Green: After you have recorded the location of
the tee, Suunto G9 begins showing the distance to the
green.
NOTE: If the location of the green is not in the unit’s
memory, Suunto G9 displays the distance to the tee
from the current position.
• Shot: After you have marked the first shot, Suunto G9
displays the distance from the tee to the ball.
NOTE: The shot must only be marked at the ball when
the shot has been taken. Only then will Suunto G9
calculate the correct distance of the shot. The scorecard
is only updated after you have marked the shot.
Shortcuts: The third row displays the number of shots
for the current hole, the number of shots for the whole
game and GPS sleep for power saving purposes. Switch
between these with
• Number of shots: Displays the number of shots hit
during the current hole and the par for the hole.
• Number of shots: Displays the total number of shots
hit during the whole game and the total pars played.
Stop/Cancel
.
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• GPS Sleep: If this shortcut is active for more than 2
seconds, the GPS goes to the sleep mode to save
battery power (for instance when you take a snack
break or when you have to wait longer periods before
continuing the game). The GPS is reactivated when
other shortcuts are selected.
NOTE: When you mark shots or locations with Suunto
G9 and the unit does not have a fix to the satellites,
Suunto G9 prompts that it does not have a fix. This does
not prevent you from continuing the game. However, the
geographical location and distance information will be
missing. The scorecard will not be affected.
3.6.2. Start Round
The
Start Round
starting a game activates the GPS.
To start the game:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
function begins the game on the selected course. If the GPS is not on,
Start Round
and short press
Enter.
2. The game begins and Suunto G9 starts showing the
prompt
Mark Tee 1.
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3.6.3. Marking the Tee
1. Short press
Enter
to choose the
Start Round
function.
The message “WAIT GPS” is displayed until the GPS is
active and has a fix. Then the Mark Tee 1 prompt,
name and par of the course are displayed.
2. Walk to the tee and short press
Set menu.
3. Short press
Mark Tee
Enter
is displayed in reversed color.
to mark the tee. If you do not change
Enter
to access the
the suggested tee number in 10 seconds, the tee is
accepted and Suunto G9 begins displaying the distance to the green.
NOTE: As a default, Suunto G9 assumes that the game
starts at the first hole. If you want to start at a different
hole, select the desired hole number with the arrow
buttons while the
TEE FOR HOLE 1 MARKED
display is active.
3.6.4. Marking the Ball
The
Mark Ball
the ball. Then
function records the current location of
Suunto G9
begins showing the distance
information from the tee and the flag.
To mark the position of the ball:
1. Walk to the location of the ball.
2. In the Set menu, scroll to
Mark Ball
and press
Enter
The position of the ball has now been recorded.
NOTE: After you have selected Mark Ball, Suunto G9
displays the shot length for 5 seconds.
.
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3.6.5. Selecting Clubs
The
Select Club
function records the type of the club
and the shot length for a shot to be taken. When you
enter the club selection menu, Suunto G9 displays the
clubs that will carry the ball closest to the green.
To record the club selection:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter
. A list of clubs is displayed.
Select Club
and short press
2. Scroll the list with the arrow buttons and short press
Enter
to select a club. When the Club selection has
been set to Manual, you may give the club for the
previous or the next shot.
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3. Select
Next
with the arrow buttons to confirm the club
as the club of the next shot.
4. Select
Previous
to confirm the club as the club of the
previous shot.
5. Press
Enter
to confirm the selection. You return to the
Game mode’s main display.
NOTE: You can only make the next/previous selections
in the manual club selection mode.
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3.6.6. Viewing the Game Information
This section is similar to the one in the Course mode. (See page 47 for more information.)
3.6.7. End Hole
The
End Hole
function records the completion of a hole
and starts the next hole.
To mark the end of the hole:
1. After the last shot, short press
Enter
in the Game
mode’s main display to access the Set menu.
2. Scroll to
End Hole
and short press
Enter.
The completion of the hole has now been marked and Suunto G9
prompts you to confirm / modify the number of putts
and the total score.
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3.6.8. Quit Hole
If you decide not to finish a hole and pick up your ball during the game, select
instead of
hole is disqualified.
3.6.10. Undo
The
display. You can use it, for example, to remove an accidentally marked ball. To undo the
last selection, scroll to
End Hole
Undo
function removes the last selection / marking and returns you to the previous
. Suunto G9 marks that you have quit the hole and the score for the
3.6.9. Quit Round
The
Quit Round
18 holes have been played. It also shuts down the GPS.
To quit the round, scroll to
and press
Game mode’s main display. However, the score is considered valid for the played holes.
Undo
in the Set menu and press
3.6.11. Penalty
The
Penalty
increased number of shots.
To record a penalty:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter
. The following penalties are displayed:
• Drop
• Water
• Rule Violation
• Wrong Position
2. Select a penalty with the arrow buttons and short
press
of shots increases accordingly. You return to the Game
mode’s main display.
function stops the game before all the
Quit Round
Enter
. The round ends and you return to the
Enter
.
function records penalties and the resulting
Penalty
Enter
. The penalty is recorded and the number
Quit hole
in the Set menu
and short press
NOTE: Water and Drop also mark the ball position.
Therefore record them at the correct location.
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Prov Ball
The provisional ball function records the use of a provisional ball and updates the scorecard accordingly. One
provisional ball adds two shots to the score.
To record the use of a provisional ball:
1. In the Set menu, scroll to
Enter
. The Prov ball display is shown. You can now
change the number of provisional balls used.
2. Scroll to the ball you wish to select and short press
Enter
. You return to the Game mode’s main display.
Prov Ball
and short press
NOTE: Only mark the provisional ball that becomes
the ball in play with Prov ball. The score for the previous
ball in play and possible previous provisional balls are
added automatically.
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4. ADDITIONAL FEATURES
4.1. PC INTERFACE
With the PC Interface you can transfer information between Suunto G9 and your
computer.The information can be either games stored in the Suunto G9 memory, recorded courses, bag information or shot distances of various clubs. When the data
has been transferred, you can easily organize, view and add related information in it
with the Suunto Golf Manager software.
The PC Interface cable and the Suunto Golf Manager software are delivered in the
same package with your Suunto G9. The installation instructions for the software can
be found on the cover of the Suunto Golf Manager CD-ROM.
4.1.1 Transferring Data
To transfer data:
1. Make sure your computer has a free serial port.
2. Attach the cable to the computer serial port and plug the other end in your Suunto G9
docking station. The wristop goes automatically to the data transfer mode.
3. Open the Suunto Golf Manager.
4. Select
5. To save the files on your PC, select them and press
6. When you have transferred the files to your PC, you can delete them from the
For further information, see the Suunto Golf Manager Help. To access the Help, click
the help icon on the upper right corner of the display.
Transfer
guides you in the transfer of the log files.
from the
Suunto G9 memory with the Suunto Golf Manager and make room for new log files.
View
menu to start the log transfer function. The function
Finish
.
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4.2. SUUNTO GOLF MANAGER
Suunto Golf Manager software is included in your Suunto G9 package on a CD-ROM.
The instructions for installing the software are displayed on the cover of the CD.
The Suunto Golf Manager allows you to create a user profile that contains personal
and bag-related information. You can also view and edit game and course information.
The newest version of the Suunto Golf Manager can always be downloaded from
www.suunto.com or www.suuntosports.com. Please check for updates regularly as
new features are continuously being developed.
4.2.1. Functions
File
When there are multiple users for the same Suunto Golf Manager software, you need
to define the current user with this function every time you use the software.
Player
1. Details
With this function you can create your own user profile and include your basic information in it. User profiles are useful when the same wristop computer has multiple
users. With your user profile you can easily find the information you need.
2. Bags / Clubs
The user profile also allows you to create and customize your own bag and to add and
remove clubs.
3. Settings
Changing the Suunto G9 settings
You can also change the following settings with the Suunto Golf Manager:
• Backlight - Select the backlight settings (Normal, Off, Night Use)
• Distance - Select the used distance unit (meters or yards)
• Temperature - Select the used temperature unit (C° or F°)
• Club Usage - Select for Prompt or Manual usage
• Contrast - Select the contrast for the Suunto G9 display
• Brightness - Select the backlight brightness for Suunto G9
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• Time Sync - Select Off, on or Auto
• Altitude Sync - Select On or Off
• Golf Statistics - Select On or Off
• Pressure - Select the used pressure unit (hPa or inHg)
• Display Info - Select On or Off
• Datum Settings - Select the correct datum
• GPS Power Save - Select the GPS sleep times for the power save mode
(units:seconds)
• Time Zone - Select the correct time zone for the GPS sync offset.
• Clock Format - Select between 12- or 24-hour display
• Date - Select the date format (dd.mm, mm.dd or day)
• Tones - Set the button tones On or Off
Changing the Suuntosports.com-related settings
Before you can change the Suuntosports.com-related settings, you need to register
yourself as a Suuntosports.com user. After registration you can change the following
settings:
• Username - Select a user name for yourself
• Password - Select your password
• Firewall - Select whether your PC is behind a firewall or not
• Firewall address - Select the firewall address
• Port number - Select the port number
Rounds
Here you can view the rounds you have played and change their results.
Courses
Here you can view and change the course information
Transfer
Here you can transfer the log files both to your Suunto G9 and SuuntoSports.com. For
more detailed information, see the Suunto Golf Manager Help
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4.3. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM
SuuntoSports.com is an international free web community where you can refine and
share the data that you have measured with your personal Suunto instrument and
analyzed with the sport-specific PC interface. SuuntoSports.com offers you a number
of features that help you get the most out of your sport and your Suunto G9.
If you already own a personal Suunto sports instrument, you can access all sportspecific functions through registration. If you do not have an instrument yet, you may
either log in as a guest or register yourself. As a guest you can view and read, but
registration gives you the right to use other functions and participate in discussions.
4.3.1. System Requirements
SuuntoSports.com has the following system requirements:
• Internet connection
• Modem: recommended 56k or faster
• Browser: IE 4.0 or better, Netscape 4.7x or newer
• Resolution: minimum 800 x 600, best viewed with 1024 x 768
4.3.2. SuuntoSports.com Sections
SuuntoSports.com includes three sections all of which have several functions. The
following paragraphs describe only the basic functions of SuuntoSports.com. You
can find detailed descriptions of all the site functions and activities, and step-by-step
instructions for using them in the site Help. The Help is available on each page and its
icon is located on the right side of the bar that divides the screen. The Help is frequently updated as the site develops.
SuuntoSports.com offers several possibilities for searching the information on site. In
addition to the free search, you can search for groups, users, locations, logs and
sports.
The information published on SuuntoSports.com contains internal links so that you do
not always have to search for the information from the very beginning. For example,
if you view a resort description, you can follow the links and view the personal
information of the one who sent the resort information, the logs related to the resort
and charts created from the logs if the sender has made this information public.
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My Suunto
This section is meant for your personal information. You can store information about
yourself, your wristop computer, your golfing activities, etc. When you upload your
logs to SuuntoSports.com with Suunto Golf Manager, they are displayed in your personal information but not shown to anybody else. In My Suunto you can also manage
the logs and decide whether they can be published within communities or presented
to all SuuntoSports users.
When you have uploaded logs to SuuntoSports.com, you can create charts from the
game data in the logs. You can also publish your logs and compare them with other
users’ logs.
The section also contains a personal calendar that you can use to mark personal
events or practice information. The training diary can be filled with facts about your
training and development, playing locations and other useful information.
Communities
In the Communities section, SuuntoSports.com users can form and manage their own
groups or search for other groups. For example, you can create a group for all your
golfer friends and share information about each other’s results, give advice and
discuss where and when you could go golfing together. Groups can be either open or
closed. Closed means that you have to apply for membership and be accepted before
you can participate in group activities.
All groups have a home page that displays information about group events and includes sections for news, notice board and other information. Group members can
also use group-specific bulletin boards, chat rooms and group calendars, and add
links and create group activities. All registered SuuntoSports users are automatically
members of the World of SuuntoSports-community.
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Sport Forums
SuuntoSports.com has its own forum for each Suunto sport. The basic features and
functions are the same for all sport forums - sport-specific news, bulletin boards and
chat rooms. Users can also suggest links to sports-related sites and tips regarding the
sport and equipment to be published on the site. They can also publish their own travel
reports.
Sport forums include presentations of the sport-related resorts. Users can rank the
resorts and comment on them, and the results are published next to the resort information. You can also create ranking lists for other things - for example, which group has
most members, who has uploaded most logs, and so on.
Getting Started
To join the SuuntoSports.com community, connect to the Internet, open your web
browser and go to www.suuntosports.com. When the opening page appears, click
the
Register
icon and register yourself and your Suunto sports instrument. You can
change and update your personal and equipment profiles in the My Suunto section
afterwards.
After the registration you automatically enter the
SuuntoSports.com home page
that
introduces the site structure and functional principles.
NOTE:
SuuntoSports.com is continuously developed further and its content is subject
to change.
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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
• Operating temperature -20 °C to +60 °C/-5 °F to +140 °F
• Storage temperature -30 °C to +60 °C/-22 °F to +140 °F
• Weight 76 g
• Water-resistant to 10 bar (ISO 2281 standard)
• Mineral crystal glass
• Rechargeable battery
• PC interface with a serial connector
Charger
• 240V or 110V depending on area of purchase
• Cigarette lighter charger 12V (optional accessory)
Memory
• 3 Courses with 9 points/fairway
• 4 rounds, maximum 255 strokes/round
Barometer
• Display range 300 to 1100 hPa / 8.90 to 32.40 inHg
• Resolution 1hPa / 0.05 inHg
Altimeter
• Display range -500m to 9000m/-1600ft to 29500ft
• Resolution 1m/3ft
Thermometer
• Display range -20°C to +60°C/-5°F to +140°F
• Resolution 1°C / 1°F
3D Compass
• Resolution 1°
• Tilt compensated to +/- 30 degrees from horizontal plane
GPS
• Resolution 1m / 3 ft
• 12 channels
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6. GPS DATUM LISTING
Suunto G9 offers the use of several different GPS datums that can be activated by
selecting the corresponding datum number in the position display or with the Suunto
Golf Manager software with the help of the PC interface. Below there is a list of the
available GPS datums and the number codes used in the activation process. For
information about activating GPS datums, refer to the Suunto Golf Manager.
(For information about setting the correct GPS datum, see page 33.)
Number Name Description
000 ADI-M Mean Solution (Ethiopian and Sudan)
001 ADI-E Burkina Faso
002 ADI-F Cameroon
003 ADI-A Ethiopia
004 ADI-C Mali
005 ADI-D Senegal
006 ADI-B Sudan
007 AFG Somalia
008 ARF-A Botswana
009 ARF-H Burundi
010 ARF-B Lesotho
011 ARF-C Malawi
012 ARF-D Swaziland
013 ARF-E Zaire
014 ARF-F Zambia
015 ARF-G Zimbabwe
016 ARS-M Mean Solution (Kenya and Tanzania)
017 ARS-A Kenya
018 ARS-B Tanzania
019 PHA Djibouti
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020 BID Guinea-Bissau
021 CAP South Africa
022 CGE Tunisia
023 DAL Guinea
024 EUR-F Egypt
025 EUR-T Tunisia
026 LEH Ghana
027 LIB Liberia
028 MAS Eritrea
029 MER Morocco
030 MIN-A Cameroon
031 MIN-B Nigeria
032 MPO Gabon
033 NSD Algeria
034 OEG Old Egypt
035 PTB Mean Solution (Burkina Faso and Niger)
036 PTN Congo
037 SCK Namibia
038 SRL Sierra Leone
039 VOR Algeria
040 AIN-A Bahrain Island
041 AIN-B Saudi Arabia
042 BAT Sumatra (Indonesia)
043 EUR-H Iran
044 HKD Hong Kong
045 HTN Taiwan
046 IND-B Bangladesh
047 IND-I India and Nepal
048 INF-A Thailand
049 ING-A Vietnam (near 16deg N)
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050 ING-B Con Son Island (Vietnam)
051 INH-A1 Thailand (1997)
052 I DN Indonesia
053 KAN Sri Lanka
054 KEA West Malaysia and Singapore
055 KGS Korean Geodetic System
056 NAH-A Masirah Island (Oman)
057 NAH-B United Arab Emirates
058 NAH-C Saudi Arabia
059 FAH Oman
060 QAT Qatar
061 SOA Singapore
062 TIL Brunei and East Malaysia (Sarawak and Sabah)
063 TOY-M Mean Solution (Japan, Okinawa and South Korea
064 TOY-A Japan
065 TOY-C Okinawa
066 TOY-B South Korea
067 AUA Australia and Tasmania (Australian Geodetic 1966)
068 AUG Australia and Tasmania (Australian Geodetic 1984)
069 EST Estonia
070 EUR-M Mean Solution (Europe 1950)
071 EUR-A Western Europe (1950)
072 EUR-E Cyprus
073 EUR-G England, Channel Islands, Scotland and Shetland Islands
074 EUR-K England, Ireland, Scotland and Shetland Islands
075 EUR-B Greece
076 EUR-I Italy (Sardinia)
077 EUR-J Italy (Sicily)
078 EUR-L Malta
079 EUR-C Finland and Norway
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080 EUR-D Portugal and Spain
081 EUS Mean Solution (European 1979)
082 HJO Iceland
083 IRL Ireland
084 OGB-M Mean Solution (England, Isle of Man, Scotland, Shetland Islands
and Wales)
085 OGB-A England
086 OGB-B England, Isle of Man and Wales
087 OGB-C Scotland and Shetland Islands
088 OGB-D Wales
089 MOD Sardinia
090 SPK-A Hungary
091 SPK-B Poland
092 SPK-C Czechoslovakia
093 SPK-D Latvia
094 SPK-E Kazakhstan
095 SPK-F Albania
096 SPK-G Romania
097 CCD Czechoslovakia
098 CAC Mean Solution (Florida and Bahamas
099 NAS-C Mean Solution (CONUS)
100 NAS-B Western USA
101 NAS-A Eastern USA
102 NAS-D Alaska (excluding Aleutian islands)
103 NAS-V Aleutian islands (East of 180deg W)
104 NAS-W Aleutian islands (West of 180deg W)
105 NAS-Q Bahamas (excluding San Salvador Island)
106 NAS-R San Salvador Island
107 NAS-E Canada Mean Solution (including Newfoundland)
108 NAS-F Alberta and British Columbia
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109 NAS-G Eastern Canada
110 NAS-H Manitoba and Ontario
111 NAS-I NW Territories and Saskatchewan
112 NAS-J Yukon
113 NAS-O Canal Zone
114 NAS-P Caribbean
115 NAS-N Central America
116 NAS-T Cuba
117 NAS-U Greenland (Hayes Peninsula)
118 NAS-L Mexico
119 NAR-A Alaska (excluding Aleutian Islands)
120 NAR-E Aleutian Islands
121 NAR-B Canada
122 NAR-C CONUS
123 NAR-H Hawaii
124 NAR-D Mexico and Central America
125 BOO Colombia
126 C AI Argentina
127 CH U Paraguay
128 COA Brazil
129 PRP-M Mean Solution (Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru
and Venezuela)
130 PRP-A Bolivia
131 PRP-B Northern Chile (near 19deg S)
132 PRP-C Southern Chile (near 43deg S)
133 PRP-D Colombia
134 PRP-E Ecuador
135 PRP-F Guyana
136 PRP-G Peru
137 PRP-H Venezuela
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138 HIT Southern Chile (near 53deg S)
139 SAN-M Mean Solution
140 SAN-A Argentina
141 SAN-B Bolivia
142 SAN-C Brazil
143 SAN-D Chile
144 SAN-E Colombia
145 SAN-F Ecuador (excluding Galapagos Islands)
146 SAN-J Baltra, Galapagos Islands
147 SAN-G Guyana
148 SAN-H Paraguay
149 SAN-I Peru
150 SAN-K Trinidad and Tobago
151 SAN-L Venezuela
152 Z AN Suriname
153 AIA Antigua, Leeward Islands
154 ASC Ascension Island
155 SHB St. Helena Island
156 BER Bermuda Islands
157 DI D Deception Island, Antarctica
158 FOT Nevis, St. Kitts, Leeward Islands
159 GRA Faial, Graciosa, Pico, Sao Jorge and Terceira Islands (Azores)
160 ISG South Georgia Islands
161 LCF Cayman Brac Island
162 ASM Montserrat, Leeward Islands
163 NAP Trinidad and Tobago
164 FLO Corvo and Flores Islands (Azores)
165 PLN Canary Islands
166 POS Porto Santo and Madeira Islands
167 PUR Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
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168 QUO South Greenland
169 SAO Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands (Azores)
170 SAP East Falkland Island
171 SGM Salvage Islands
172 TDC Tristan Da Cunha
173 ANO Cocos Islands
174 GAA Republic of Maldives
175 IST Diego Garcia
176 KEG Kerguelen Island
177 MIK Mahe Island
178 REU Mascarene Island
179 AMA American Samoa Islands
180 ATF Iwo Jima
181 TRN Tern Island
182 ASQ Marcus Island
183 IBE Efate and Erromango Islands
184 CAO Phoenix Islands
185 CH I Chatham Islands (New Zealand)
186 GIZ Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands)
187 EAS Easter Islands
188 GEO New Zealand
189 GUA Guam
190 DOB Guadalcanal Island
191 JOH Johnston Island
192 KUS Caroline Islands, Fed. States of Micronesia
193 LUZ-A Philippines (excluding Mindanao Island)
194 LUZ-B Mindanao Island
195 MID Midway Islands
196 OHA-M Mean Solution (Old Hawaiian)
197 OHA-A Hawaii
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198 OHA-B Kauai
199 OHA-C Maui
200 OHA-D Oahu
201 PIT Pitcairn Islands
202 SAE Espirito Santo Island
203 MVS Viti Levu Island (Fiji Islands)
204 ENW Marshall Islands
205 WAK Wake Atoll
206 BUR Bungka and Belitung Islands
207 CAZ Camp McMurdo Area, Antarctica
208 EUR-S Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, S. Arabia and Syria
209 GSE Kalimantan (Indonesia)
210 HEN Afghanistan
211 HER Former Yugoslavia
212 IND-P Pakistan
213 PUK Russia
214 TAN Madagascar
215 VOI Tunisia/Algeria
216 VOI-2 Tunisia/Algeria
217 YAC Uruguay
218 RT90 Sweden
254 KKJ Kartta Koordinaatisto Järjestelmä, Finland
255 WGS84 Global WGS84 coordinate system
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7. COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE
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 G9 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.
Suunto, Suunto G9s and their logos are all registered or unregistered trademarks of
Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved.
While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or
implied. Its content is subject to change at any time without notice. The newest version
of this documentation can always be downloaded in www.suunto.com.
8. CE
The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive
89/336/EEC.
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9. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE
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 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 conse-
quential 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 device.
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. DISCLAIMER
Since the GPS satellites and the delivery system are neither owned nor maintained by
Suunto, Suunto takes no responsibility for possible malfunctions, changes in positioning quality or the discontinuity of the GPS service in the future. Suunto will not reclaim
products because of changes in the GPS service.
All information delivered by Suunto G9 must be considered as advice only. Naturally,
the player is still responsible for striking the ball in golf and for the game of golf in
general. The player must take notice of other players and obstacles and decide when
it is safe to strike the ball.
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