The following conditions have an affect on the expected battery lifetime:
•The length of the dives.
•The condition in which the unit is operated and stored (e.g. temperature/cold conditions). Below 10°C [50°F] the expected battery lifetime is about
•The use of the backlight and audible alarms.
•The quality of the battery (some lithium batteries may exhaust unexpectedly, which cannot be tested in advance).
•The time the dive computer has been stored until it gets to the customer. The battery is installed into the unit at the factory.
NOTE! Low temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery may cause the battery warning even though the battery has enough capacity. In this case, the warning usually disappears when the Dive Mode is activated again.
7. WARRANTY
NOTE! The warranty arrangements are different in different countries. The dive computer packaging contains information regarding the war- ranty benefits and requirements applicable to your purchase.
This Suunto dive computer is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years after purchase to the original owner subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below:
The dive computer should be serviced or repaired only by an authorized Suunto dealer or distributor.
This warranty does not cover damage to the product resulting from im- proper usage, improper maintenance, neglect of care, alteration or un- authorized repair. This warranty will automatically become void if proper preventive maintenance procedures have not been followed as outlined in the use and care instructions for this product.
If a claim under this or any other warranty appears to be necessary, return the product, freight prepaid, to your Suunto dealer or distribu- tor or qualified repair facility. Include your name and address, proof of purchase and/or service registration card, as required in your country. The claim will be honored and the product repaired or replaced at no charge and returned in what your Suunto dealer or distributor 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
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