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3. TIME CHANNEL 

Your Suunto n3i comes with three channels—Time, Messages, and Calendar—that
are available for use even before you activate the MSN Direct service. The Time
channel is fully operational and ready to go. The Messages and Calendar channels
have limited capabilities until you activate and personalize MSN Direct. The
Messages channel is available for emergency and public service announcements,
and the Calendar channel includes a month view calendar. Once you activate MSN
Direct, you can receive messages from others, view personal appointments, and view
an events calendar for the things that interest you, such as sports schedules, financial
events, and local cultural events. You can also subscribe to a number of additional
channels, such as news, weather, stocks, and sports.
This guide provides instructions for using the Time channel. For instructions on using
the other channels—including Messages and Calendar—go to the MSN Direct Web
site at www.msndirect.com and click the Help link.

Note:

 Before you activate MSN Direct, you also see the Register channel on your

Suunto n3i. This is a temporary channel that displays the information you need to

activate the service, including the MSN Direct Web site address and your Suunto n3i

ID. The instrument ID is a number that uniquely identifies your Suunto n3i so that you

can receive personal messages and information. The Register channel disappears

when you activate MSN Direct.

Summary of Contents for N3i

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Page 2: ...Suunto n3i Menu Structure ...

Page 3: ...1 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS Suunto USA Phone 1 800 543 9124 Canada Phone 1 800 776 7770 Suunto Website www suunto com EN ...

Page 4: ...NEL 12 3 1 Receiving the time 13 3 2 Choosing a watch face 14 3 3 Watch face sub modes 15 3 3 1 Downloading a watch face 15 3 4 Chronograph 16 3 4 1 Timers 16 3 5 Alarms 20 4 BATTERY 21 4 1 Battery level indicator 21 4 2 Charging the battery 23 5 SUUNTO N3I USB DRIVER 24 5 1 Installing Suunto n3i USB driver 24 5 2 Uninstalling Suunto n3i USB driver 24 ...

Page 5: ... General 28 6 4 Units 30 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 31 8 GETTING HELP 36 9 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 37 9 1 Copyright 37 9 2 Trademarks 37 9 3 Patents 37 9 4 About your Suunto n3i and service 38 9 5 FCC compliance 38 9 6 CE compliance 39 9 7 ISO 9001 compliance 39 10 WARRANTY 40 10 1 Limits of liability 40 10 2 After sales service 41 ...

Page 6: ...watches are every bit as fun as they are informative Enjoy making fashion statements with different watch faces and customizing your Suunto n3i to fit your lifestyle To learn more about your new Suunto n3i and how to use it follow the instructions in this guide 2 HOW TO USE YOUR SUUNTO n3i To get acquainted with your new Suunto n3i and learn about channels modes signal coverage and status icons ke...

Page 7: ...5 2 1 BUTTONS Your Suunto n3i includes five buttons each of which has several different functions ...

Page 8: ...he channel splash screens on the display Long press Returns to the Time channel splash screen NEXT STOP Short press If a mode channel splash screen is active it navigates to the next splash screen Scrolls the menus up When setting changing a selected item it scrolls the options on the display When changing values it increases the value Changes watch faces Time mode Stops the chronograph Chrono mod...

Page 9: ...ected item it scrolls the options on the display When changing values it decreases the value Changes watch faces Time mode It selects either the lap split reading or the timer reading for the lowest field of the Chrono mode s main display Long press When you press and hold the button for two seconds in menus watch face selections and splash screens it starts to scroll through the options until you...

Page 10: ...t you see different types of content such as news and weather when you switch channels on your Suunto n3i When you activate the MSN Direct service you can select the channels you want to display on your Suunto n3i Each channel appears on the Suunto n3i display with an icon and the name of the channel To return to the Time channel long press CHANNEL MODE To view the next channel press CHANNEL MODE ...

Page 11: ...n the upper right corner of the status bar on most channel screens The status bar will appear on most channel screens a few seconds after the last button press Even at low signal strength your Suunto n3i should receive information Signal strength can vary based on your location Sometimes topography hills valleys building structures or nearby electronics can interfere with the broadcast signal that...

Page 12: ...an area where you live For more information about your home coverage area including what to do when you travel go to the MSN Direct Web site at www msndirect com and click the Help link 2 5 STATUS ICONS Your Suunto n3i displays various icons The location of the icons depends on the watch face used The following table describes each icon Icon Description New Message Indicates that a new message has...

Page 13: ...emote signal is indicated by and it means that your Suunto n3i may not be receiving your personal information This can happen before the signal confirms the home coverage area for your Suunto n3i or if you travel out of your home coverage area No signal is indicated by and it means that your Suunto n3i has been out of your home coverage area longer than 10 minutes and cannot find a signal Radio Of...

Page 14: ...u such as sports schedules financial events and local cultural events You can also subscribe to a number of additional channels such as news weather stocks and sports This guide provides instructions for using the Time channel For instructions on using the other channels including Messages and Calendar go to the MSN Direct Web site at www msndirect com and click the Help link Note Before you activ...

Page 15: ...ond and automatically adjusts for daylight savings time and leap years In addition your Suunto n3i automatically changes to different time zones as you travel from place to place Note When you turn on your Suunto n3i it may take a few minutes to receive the time from an atomic clock If you are in an area where your Suunto n3i cannot receive a signal you can set the time manually You can also chang...

Page 16: ...can change the face that is displayed on your Suunto n3i To choose a new watch face 1 Long press CHANNEL MODE to go to the Time channel Wait for the current watch face to appear 2 Select a suitable watch face with PREVIOUS or NEXT STOP ...

Page 17: ...face displays seconds and you then select a watch face that does not support such a sub mode the seconds will not be displayed 3 3 1 Downloading a watch face When you personalize the MSN Direct service you can sign up to receive new watch faces When you receive a new watch face a specific message appears on the display see the image below To view the new watch face and decide whether to keep it 1 ...

Page 18: ...ue counting Your split time and number are displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen 4 Press NEXT STOP to stop the chronograph 5 Press NEXT STOP to view your individual splits 6 Press and hold NEXT STOP for 2 seconds to reset the chronograph 3 4 1 Timers Suunto n3i has three different training timers that you can use alongside the chronograph For example you can use these versatile timers ...

Page 19: ...ge TIMER STOP INTERVAL SET is displayed and you return to the chronograph display 6 Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub menu 7 Select Timer 8 Select Timer Stop The message TIMER STOP ACTIVATED is displayed and you return to the chronograph display 9 Use PREVIOUS to toggle between your selected countdown time and 0 00 0 10 Press START LAP LIGHT to start the countdown When the countdown reache...

Page 20: ...VAL SET is displayed and you return to the chronograph display 6 Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub menu 7 Select Timer 8 Select Timer Chrono The message TIMER CHRONO ACTIVATED is displayed and you return to the chronograph display 9 Use PREVIOUS to toggle between your selected countdown time and 0 00 0 10 Press START LAP LIGHT to start the countdown When the countdown reaches zero the chro...

Page 21: ...and accept the selections with ENTER 7 Set the next Interval s in the similar manner After the last one is set the message TIMER REPEAT INTERVALS SET is displayed and you return to the chronograph display 8 Press ENTER to access the chronograph sub menu 9 Select Timer 10 Select Timer Repeat The message TIMER REPEAT ACTIVATED is displayed and you return to the chronograph display 11 Press START LAP...

Page 22: ...OUS and press ENTER The Set alarm display opens 3 Set the alarm either On or Off with PREVIOUS and press ENTER 4 Set the minutes and hours and am pm on 12h mode with PREVIOUS and press ENTER Suunto n3i sounds the alarm and displays an illuminated alarm message see below for 30 seconds at the set time The message automatically disappears after half an hour You can dismiss the alarm by pressing any ...

Page 23: ...ing content on another channel Some channels rotate new information through the screen continually even when you are not looking which consumes battery power Turn the button tones off Turn the radio off If you are outside a reception area or not interested in receiving information you can turn the radio off and your Suunto n3i stops looking for a broadcast signal Remember to turn the radio back on...

Page 24: ...ower Your Suunto n3i is fully functional from 100 down to a 20 charge The following table describes how Suunto n3i responds at different battery charge levels Battery level Suunto n3i response 30 The low battery indicator appears 20 A notification message appears Suunto n3i goes into the low battery mode The radio turns off and stops receiving new information Suunto n3i switches to the Time channe...

Page 25: ...message CHARGED is displayed when the battery is fully charged Warning Your Suunto n3i contains a Li ion battery To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose of in fire or water Only replace with manufacturer specified batteries Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly Note You can also charge your Suunto n3i directly from your PC vi...

Page 26: ...ninstalling Suunto sports instrument drivers for more information 5 1 INSTALLING SUUNTO n3i USB DRIVER To install Suunto sports Instrument drivers 1 Insert the Suunto n3i CD The USB driver installation should happen automatically 2 If nothing happens launch DPInst exe from the USB driver folder of Suunto n3i CD 3 If you still have problems see the Readme in the USB driver folder of Suunto n3i CD 4...

Page 27: ...e time and date manually those are set by the network In this case your Suunto n3i automatically receives the correct time from an atomic clock To go to the Settings mode 1 Long press CHANNEL MODE to go to the Time channel Wait for the watch face to appear 2 Press CHANNEL MODE to open the Time splash screen 3 While the Time splash screen is visible scroll to Settings with PREVIOUS and press ENTER ...

Page 28: ...e However if you have no network coverage you can also update the time manually 6 1 1 Setting the time To set the time 1 In the Settings mode select Time 2 Select Set time 3 Set seconds minutes hours and am pm if 12h unit is in use with NEXT STOP or PREVIOUS and accept them with ENTER ...

Page 29: ... the time zone 1 In the Time display select Set time zone 2 Select your local time zone with NEXT STOP or PREVIOUS and press ENTER 6 1 3 Setting the dual zone Some of the optional time faces also have a dual time function You can use this function to keep track of two different time zones For example if you are travelling and want to keep track of your home time and local time To set the second ti...

Page 30: ...pdated automatically according to your settings 6 3 GENERAL To make your Suunto n3i better suited to your needs you can adjust different settings such as button tones backlight radio watch sleep and splash screen transition styles You can also find information for checking the signal strength and battery status To change the general settings 1 In the Settings mode select General 2 Select the setti...

Page 31: ...tions Normal Backlight is turned on with the long press of START LAP LIGHT This is the recommended setting for normal use Off Backlight cannot be activated with any of the buttons This is a good setting for power saving purposes All buttons Backlight is turned on with the press of any of the buttons This is a good setting if you have to use your Suunto n3i in a dark environment Transitions allows ...

Page 32: ...rmation If you select dd mm the day is presented first If you select mm dd the month precedes the day In Measurements you can select between imperial and metric measurement information The imperial measurements use Fahrenheit and yards and the metric measurements use Celsius and meters To adjust the units 1 In the Settings mode select Units 2 Select the desired unit 3 Adjust the unit with NEXT STO...

Page 33: ...r Suunto n3i still does not respond to any button presses call the Suunto Customer Service at toll free 1 800 543 9124 for Suunto USA or 1 800 776 7770 for Suunto Canada How do I replace or recharge the battery No need to replace the battery Your Suunto n3i comes equipped with a rechargeable battery To recharge the battery follow the steps on page 19 How can I tell whether my Suunto n3i is getting...

Page 34: ...e in an MSN Direct coverage area you should not have to set the time Your Suunto n3i acquires the current local time automatically from an atomic clock This may take a few minutes to acquire initially If the Set Time setting displays Time Set By Network then you are in an MSN Direct coverage area If you are outside an MSN Direct coverage area you can set the time and date manually For details see ...

Page 35: ...d www iso ch Note Do not use Suunto n3i for diving or to obtain data under water Note Do not push the buttons while swimming or in contact with water under any circumstances Deliberate or unintentional depression of the buttons while the unit is submerged could cause the unit to malfunction Can I replace the strap with any accessory strap Yes you can use any 22mm 7 8 standard accessory straps as l...

Page 36: ...n about coverage areas go to the MSN Direct Web site at www msndirect com and click the Help link Sometimes topography hills valleys building structures or nearby electronics can interfere with the broadcast signal that your Suunto n3i uses to receive the correct local time When that happens your Suunto n3i experiences a delay in receiving the correct time If your Suunto n3i is exactly one or more...

Page 37: ...opolitan areas throughout North America If your Suunto n3i is inside any of these coverage areas it should automatically receive new broadcast information news stories current temperatures If your Suunto n3i is outside a coverage area it does not receive any new broadcast information until you return to the coverage area For more information about coverage areas go to the MSN Direct Web site at ww...

Page 38: ...www suunto com For help with the MSN Direct service go to the MSN Direct Web site at www msndirect com and click the Help link or contact MSN Customer Support at 1 866 658 7032 within the United States For deaf or hard of hearing customers call 1 800 877 9580 within the United States for technical support or 1 866 271 7577 within the United States for accounts and billing support ...

Page 39: ...n 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 Suunto Oy 9 2004 9 2 TRADEMARKS Suunto Suunto n3i Replacing Luck and their logos are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy All...

Page 40: ...afely 9 5 FCC COMPLIANCE Suunto n3i complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance If this equipment does caus...

Page 41: ...rk conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89 336 EEC 9 7 ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE Suunto s Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be ISO 9001 compliant in all SUUNTO Oy s operations Quality Certificate No 96 HEL AQ 220 ...

Page 42: ...n 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 o...

Page 43: ...e honoured and the product repaired or replaced at no charge and returned in what your Suunto dealer determines a reasonable amount of time provided all necessary parts are in stock All repairs made not covered under the terms of this warranty will be made at the owner s expense This warranty is non transferable from the original owner If it is not possible to contact your Suunto dealer contact yo...

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