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    USER’S GUIDE EN[...]

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    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SUUNTO Present Depth Maximum Depth Average Depth in Logbook Fast Ascent Warning (SLOW) AC Indicator Bar Graph: - Ascent Rate - Battery Power - Mode Indicator Diver Attention Symbol Temperature Maximum Depth Mode T ext Oxygen Percentage in Nitrox Mode Week Day Timer Hours and Minutes Low Battery Warning Bar Graph: - Mode Indica[...]

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    1 DEFINITION OF W ARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES Throughout this manual, special references are made when deemed important. Three classi fi cations are used to separate these references by their order of im- portance. W ARNING - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION - is used in connec[...]

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    2 EC type-examined this type of personal protective equipment. This instrument must be serviced by an authorized dealer every second year or after 200 dives (whichever comes fi rst). See chapter 6. PrEN 13319 PrEN 13319 ”Diving accessories – Depth gauges and combined depth and time measuring devices – Functional and safety requirements, test[...]

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    3 W ARNING Read this manual. Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety paying close attention to all warnings listed below , including chapter 1.1. ”Safety Precautions”. Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and limi- tations of the instrument because any confusion resulting from neglecting to follow this instructio[...]

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    4 W ARNING Use back-up instruments. Make sure that you use back-up instrumentation including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer or watch, and have access to decompression tables whenever diving with a bottom timer . W ARNING Perform pre-checks. Always activate and check the device before diving in order to ensure that all Liquid Cryst[...]

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    5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 8 1.1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................... 8 1.1.1. Emergency Ascents ........................................................................ 9 1.1.2. Freediving .....[...]

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    6 3.2.3 During the Freedive ..................................................................... 25 3.2.4 Freediving Day History .......... .....................................................26 3.2.5 Surface interval after a Freedive ............... ...................................27 3.3. GAUGE DIVING .........................................[...]

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    7 5.4. SUUNTOSPOR TS.COM ...................................................................... 57 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................... 61 6.1. CARE OF YOUR D3 ............................................................................ 61 6.2. MAINTENANCE .....................................[...]

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    8 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the SUUNTO D3 wristop freediving com- puter . The D3 builds on the Suunto tradition of delivering feature-rich dive com- puters, providing different operating modes for dif ferent types of diving. Push button controls access a wide selection of choices. The display is optimized for the dive mode[...]

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    9 and limitations of the instrument. If you have any questions about the manual or the freediving computer , contact your SUUNTO dealer before diving with the D3. Always remember that you are responsible for your own safety . When used properly , this freediving computer is an outstanding tool for assisting properly trained, certi fi ed divers in [...]

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    10 Fig. 2.1. The push buttons of the D3. Any person who engages in any form of breathhold diving is in danger of shallow- water blackout (SWB) i.e. the sudden loss of consciousness caused by oxygen starvation. Any breathhold diving results in some nitrogen build-up in the blood and other fast tissues. Due to the short time spent at depth this build[...]

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    11 2. GETTING ACQUAINTED 2.1. FUNCTIONS The D3 wristop computer is a multipurpose dive instrument and a sport watch fea- turing different watch and dive computer modes. Y ou can select the dive computer model between Gauge diving mode (GAUGE) and Freediving mode ( FREE ). The GAUGE and FREE modes can also be disabled (set to OFF) and the instrument[...]

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    12 • T o select the dive planning mode in the dive surface modes. • T o make a special bookmark in the pro fi le memory during a dive +, - • T o show the date, seconds or dual time in the time keeping display press the + or - button. • In the Setting Mode • to increase the value press the + button • to decrease the value press the - bu[...]

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    13 Fig. 2.2. The water contact and depth sensor . F R E E A C S Fig. 2.3. Active water contact is indicated by the text AC. 2.3. W A TER CONT ACTS The D3 is automatically activated when sub merged in water . This function is made possible by the use of water contacts. The water contacts consist of the PC-interface poles and the four push-buttons of[...]

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    14 F R E E A C S Fig. 2.4. The T ime Mode is indicated by the TIME text and a mode indicator . b) c) a) F R E E A C S Fig. 2.5. The timekeeping display a)the date is displayed b)the seconds are displayed 2.4. TIME MODE [TIME] The D3 has dual time, calendar clock, stopwatch, downtimer and alarm clock functions. The calendar clock and the stopwatch a[...]

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    15 selected option. The TIMER text blinks on the display if the stopwatch is running. The display is illuminated by holding down the M button for more than two seconds. T o set the time and date, refer to chapter 4.1 ”Setting T ime, Date and Dual Time”. When diving, the dive entry time and date is regis- tered in the Logbook Memory . Remember a[...]

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    16 computer watch gives a beep and returns to the time keeping display automati- cally . Use the + and - buttons to operate the elapsed time measurement, split time measurement or the times of two runners as follows: Diving with the D3 or performing data transfer will stop the stopwatch. However , it is possible to use stopwatch function when divin[...]

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    17 2.4.3 DOWNTIMER [TIMER D] The downtimer function is entered by pressing the S button twice, when the time keeping display is shown. The text Timerd at the bottom and the mode indicator (TIME) on the left side of the display indi- cate that you have entered the Downtimer [TIMEr d] function (Fig.2.8). The watch shows the preset time set in the SET[...]

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    18 3. DIVING WITH THE D3 In order to familiarize yourself with the menu based functions, Suunto recommends you use your Quick Reference Guide supplied with the D3 together with the information in the following chapters. This section contains instructions on how to operate the freediving computer and interpret its displays. Y ou will fi nd that the[...]

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    19 3.1 BEFORE DIVING 3.1.1. ACTIV A TION AND PRE-CHECKS The instrument can be activated by pressing the M button or it will automatically activate the gauge diving or freediving computer mode ac- cording to the user selection, if submerged deeper than 0.6 m (2 ft). The chosen Dive Mode is indicated by the GAUGE (Fig 3.1.) or FREE (Fig 3.2.) texts a[...]

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    20 At this time, perform your pre-check making sure that: • the D3 operates and provides a complete display • the low battery indicator is not on • the instrument displays correct units • the instrument displays correct tempera ture and depth (0.0 m [0 ft]) • the buzzer beeps • you have preset desired displays on the User De fi nable D[...]

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    21 notice of impending need to change the battery . The Battery Power Indicator can be seen as the Dive Mode is activated. The electro luminescent backlight will be on during the battery check. The follow- ing T able and Figure show the various warning levels. T ABLE 3.1. BA TTER Y POWER INDICA TOR Display Operation Figure 3.4 BAT + Normal, full ba[...]

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    22 ing may also be displayed at low temperatures, even though the battery has enough capacity in warmer conditions. In these cases repeat the battery check procedure. After the battery check the Low Battery W arning is indicated by the battery symbol (Fig. 3.7.). If the battery symbol is displayed in the Surface mode or if the display is faded or w[...]

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    23 The displays can be preset in the Surface Mode. If it is not active, enter it by selecting the Dive Mode. The preset display will remain active until another display is selected. The preset displays will be the default displays in the Diving Mode. The other available display can be accessed by pressing the + or - but- ton. After fi ve seconds t[...]

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    24 3.2. FREEDIVING 3.2.1. BEFORE DIVING IN THE FREE MODE If set to Free Mode, the dive computer can be used for freediving or snorkeling. In the freediving mode the D3 provides depth, time and pro fi le information and an accurate 1 second sampling interval for the logbook pro fi le memory . The Free Mode is set using the SET DIVE function (See C[...]

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    25 Preset with the - button in the lower left corner of the display (Fig. 3.10.) • the maximum depth or • the temperature. Preset with the + button in the lower right corner of the display (Fig. 3.10.) • the dive time, • the current time or • the dive number . 3.2.3. DURING THE FREEDIVE In the Freediving mode the present depth is always s[...]

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    26 3.2.4. FREEDIVING DA Y HIST ORY It is possible at any time in the Free Surface Mode to enter the Freediving Day History Mode, simply by pressing the S button. After showing the text DA Y HIS and the mode indicator (Fig. 3.12.), the display will show (Fig. 3.13.): • the deepest free dive made during that day • the longest free dive in minutes[...]

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    27 3.2.5. SURF ACE INTERV AL AFTER A FREEDIVE An ascent to any depth shallower than 1.2 m [4 ft] will cause the DIVING display to be replaced by the SURF ACE display , giving the following information (Fig. 3.14.): • the surface time in minutes and seconds (separated by a colon), telling the duration of the present surface interval. After one hou[...]

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    28 3.3. GAUGE DIVING 3.3.1 MAXIMUM OPERA TING DEPTH PLANNER [MOD] The MOD planner allows a diver using air , nitrox or trimix mixes to determine the maximum depth at which the gas is breathable within selected PO 2 limits. It is possible at any time in the Gauge Surface Mode to enter the MOD planner , simply by pressing the S button. After showing [...]

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    29 - buttons to increase and decrease the O 2 % level. The corresponding MOD is shown on the display . 5.While the PO 2 level is selected, press the + and - to increase and decrease the PO 2 level. Pressing S again returns to O 2 % selection. 6. After you have calculated the Maximum Operating Depth, exit the MOD plan- ner by pressing the M button b[...]

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    30 3.3.3. BASIC DIVE DA T A The dive computer will remain in the Surface mode at depths less than 1.2 m [4 feet]. At depths greater than 1.2 m the instrument will go into the Diving mode (Fig. 3.17.). During a dive, the following information will be dis- played (Fig. 3.18.): • in the upper window , your present depth in meters [ft]. • in the ce[...]

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    31 3.3.4. ASCENT RA TE INDICA TOR The ascent rate is shown graphically (Fig.3.19) along the left side of the display as follows: T ABLE 3.2. ASCENT RA TE INDICA TOR Fig. 3.19. Ascent Rate Indicator. The segments indicate the speed of the ascent. A C S ASCENT RA TE (m/min) 10...12 8...10 6...<8 4...<6 Ascent Rate Indicator The equivalent ascen[...]

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    32 Whenever the SLOW warning segment appears (Fig. 3.20.), you should immediately slow down your as- cent. NOTE: The Ascent Rate indicator is available in Gauge Mode only . W ARNING Do not exceed the maximum ascent rate! Rapid ascents increase the risk of injury . 3.3.5. SURF ACE INTERV AL AFTER A GAUGE DIVE An ascent to any depth shallower than 1.[...]

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    33 Or in the lower display according the selection and mode: • dive time of most recent dive in minutes labeled with DIVE TIME • the current time labeled with TIME • maximum depth labeled with MAX • the current temperature with °C for Centigrade [or °F for Fahrenheit] 3.3.6 DIVE NUMBERING Several repetitive dives in the Gauge mode are con[...]

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    34 3.3.7. FL YING AFTER DIVING The Suunto D3 provides no calculations for no- fl y times. However, Divers Alert Network (DAN) recommends the following on no- fl ying times: • A minimum surface interval of 12 hours would be required in order to be reasonably assured a diver will remain symptom free upon ascent to altitude in a commercial jetline[...]

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    35 3.4. AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS The Suunto D3 features audible and visual alarms to advise when important limits are approached or to acknowledge preset alarms. A short single beep occurs when: • the dive computer automatically returns to the T ime Mode. Continuous beeps and the backlight activated when: • the maximum allowed ascent rate, 10 [...]

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    36 • The preset dive time is reached in Free Mode • continuous beep series for 3 seconds. • The preset alarm time is reached • the current time is shown. • continuous beep series for 24 seconds or until any button is pressed. • the current time blinks for one mi nute, if no button is pressed. F R E E A C S Fig. 4.1. The Setting Mode is [...]

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    37 4. SETTING MODE [SET] The time, date, dual time, daily alarm, gauge and free dive selections and settings, dive time and depth alarms and unit adjustments are set in the Setting Mode (Fig. 4.1.). Enter the Setting Mode from other modes by press- ing the M button. The text SET at the bottom and the mode indicator on the left side of the display i[...]

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    38 3. Press S to change the selection in the following sequence: - > seconds - > hours - > minutes - > 12/24 hour format - > year - > month - > day - > dual (home) time hours - > minutes 4. While the second digits are selected (blinking), press - to reset the seconds to ”00” or press + to in- crease the value. 5. Whil[...]

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    39 NOTE: • While the selection is blinking and no button is operated within 10 minutes, the blinking stops and the D3 beeps and returns automatically to the time- keeping display . • The display is illuminated by holding down the M button for more than two seconds. 4.2. DAIL Y ALARM SETTING [ALM] Y ou can set one daily alarm in the D3. When the[...]

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    40 3. Press S to change the selection in the following sequence: - >On/OFF status - > hours - > minutes 4. While the alarm status [On/OFF] is selected (blinking) press + or - to change the status. When the alarm status is On, the daily alarm indicator ( -symbol) in the bottom right corner of the display indicates that the alarm is on. 5. S[...]

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    41 4.3. TIMER SETTINGS [TIMER D] In this mode you can set the countdown time for the downtimer . The downtimer also has an alarm repeat function for continuous downtimer alarm. T o set the downtimer: 1.In the Setting Mode, press S three (3) times to select the T imer Setting Mode (Fig. 4.8.) 2.W ait two seconds until the T imer Setting Mode activat[...]

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    42 While the enable/disable status [On/OFF] is selected (blinking) press + or - to change the status. 5. After setting the downtimer , press the M button to save the settings and return to setting mode. 4.4. DIVE MODE SETTINGS [DIVE] In this mode you can select the type of dive mode to be used (Gauge or Free) or turn the dive modes OFF . If the div[...]

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    43 lected dive mode (GAUGE or FREE) is dis played (Fig. 4.1 1.) While the enable/disable status [On/OFF] is selected (blinking) press + or - to change the status. 3. Press S to change the selection in the following sequence: - >On/OFF status - > GAUGE/FREE Mode When the GAUGE/FREE dive mode is selected (blinking) press + or - to change the mo[...]

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    44 4.4.2. SET FREE MODE T o set the FREE Mode: 1. In the Setting Mode, press S four (4) times to select the Dive Setting Mode (Fig. 4.10.). 2. W ait two seconds until the Dive Setting Mode activates automatically . The enable/disable status [On/OFF] starts to blink on the display and the selected dive mode (GAUGE or FREE) is displayed (Fig. 4.1 1.)[...]

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    45 4.5. DIVE ALARM SETTINGS [DIVE AL] Y ou can set one depth alarm in the D3. When the depth alarm activates, the -symbol blinks as long as the present depth value exceeds the adjusted value and the alarm sounds for 24 seconds. Press any but- ton to stop the audible alarm, after it has activated. T o set the depth alarm: 1. In the Setting Mode [SET[...]

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    46 5. While the depth digits are selected (blinking), press + to increase the value or - to decrease it at intervals of 0.5 m [1 ft]. Holding down either button starts the scrolling of the depth value. The range of the depth is from 3.0 to 99.5 m [10 to 300 ft]. If set to 0, the alarm is disabled. 6. While the dive time minutes are selected (blink-[...]

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    47 4.6. UNIT ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS [AdJ] In this setting mode also the desired units can be se- lected (metric, m/°C or imperial, ft/°F). T o set the new Unit Adjustments: 1. In the Setting Mode [SET], press S six (6) times to select the Unit Adjustment Mode (Fig. 4.16.). 2. W ait two seconds until the Adjustment Mode ac- tivates automatically . Th[...]

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    48 5. MEMOR Y AND DA T A TRANSFER [MEM] The memory functions for the D3 include the com- bined Logbook and Dive Pro fi le Memory , Dive His- tory Memories for gauge and free dives and the Data T ransfer and PC-Interface functions. NOTE: After diving in the gauge mode, the memory mode cannot be accessed until 5 minutes after the dive. Enter the Mem[...]

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    49 5.1. LOGBOOK AND DIVE PROFILE MEMOR Y [LOG] This instrument has a sophisticated high capacity Logbook and Pro fi le Memory . The data is recorded to the pro fi le memory based on the sampling rate. The sampling rate in Gauge mode is adjustable to 10, 20, 30 and 60 s, and in Free mode 1 s. Dives shorter than the recording interval are not regis[...]

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    50 Note that chronological sequence in the logbook is determined by the date, not by the dive number . The following information will be shown on four pages: Page I, main display (Fig. 5.3.) • dive number in the dive series, Gauge dives are indicated by a D number and Freedives by an F number • dive year , date and time Page II (Fig. 5.4.) • [...]

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    51 Page III (Fig. 5.5.) • average depth • surface interval time before the dive • temperature at the maximum depth Page IV (Fig. 5.6.) • the pro fi le of the dive, automatic scrolling during which: • blinking diver attention symbol when the user has pressed the S button for Book- mark • blinking SLOW label when registered The data of t[...]

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    52 battery is changed (assuming that the replacement has been done according to the instructions). DIVE PROFILE MEMOR Y [PRO] The scrolling of the pro fi le will start automatically when the Pro fi le/logbook page IV is entered (Fig. 5.6.). The dive time is displayed in sampling increments with each display being shown for about two seconds. The [...]

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    53 5.2. DIVE HISTOR Y MEMORY [HIS] The Dive History is a summary of all the gauge and free dives recorded by the D3. Gauge and Freediving histories are kept separate. T o enter the Dive History Memory Mode: 1. In the Memory Mode [MEM], press S two (2) times to select the Dive History Memory Mode (Fig. 5.8.). The HIS text appears at the bottom of th[...]

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    54 NOTE: The maximum depth can be reset to 0.0 m [0 ft] using the optional Suunto Dive Manager PC- Interface. 3. T o enter the Freedive History Memory Mode press the - or + buttons once when the History Memory is selected. The following Free dive information will be shown on the display (Fig. 5.10.): • the maximum depth ever reached • the longe[...]

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    55 5.3. DA T A TRANSFER AND PC-INTERF ACE [TR-PC] The D3 can be connected to an IBM compatible personal computer (PC), us- ing the optional SUUNTO PC-Interface and the SUUNT O DIVE MANAGER software. W ith the PC-Interface dive data from the D3 can be downloaded to a PC. Data can be added to complete the logbook and paper copies of your dive log and[...]

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    56 It is also possible to manually add comments and other personal information to the PC based dive data fi les. The SUUNTO PC-Interface package comes complete with the interface unit, the software on CD-ROM, and an instruction manual. T o enter the Data Transfer Mode: 1. In the Memory Mode [MEM], press S three (3) times to select the Data T ransf[...]

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    57 Using the PC software, you are able to enter setup options such as: • input a personal, 30 character fi eld into the D3 (i.e. your name) • reset the Dive History’ s max depth to zero. 5.4 SUUNTOSPOR TS.COM SuuntoSports.com is an international free web community where you can re fi ne and share the data that you have measured with your pe[...]

  • Page 60

    58 SUUNTOSPOR TS.COM SECTIONS SuuntoSports.com includes three sections with several functions. The following paragraphs describe only the basic functions of SuuntoSports.com. Y ou can fi nd detailed descriptions of all the site functions and activities and step-by-step instructions for using them from the site Help. The Help is available on each p[...]

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    59 When you have uploaded logs to SuuntoSports.com, you can create charts from the dive related data in the logs. Y ou can also publish your logs and compare them with other users’ logs. The My Suunto section also contains a personal calendar that you can use to mark personal events and other useful information. COMMUNITIES In the Communities sec[...]

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    60 Sport forums include presentations of the resorts that are related to the sport. Users can rank the resorts with comments and the results are published next to the resort information. A ranking list can also be created for other things—for example, where are the best diving sites, what group has most members, who has uploaded most logs, and so[...]

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    61 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE This Suunto dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Though de- signed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving, you must treat it with proper care and caution as any other precision instrument. 6.1. CARE OF YOUR D3 • NEVER try to open the case of the D3. • Every two years or after 200 dives (whichever co[...]

  • Page 64

    62 • Protect the unit from shocks, extreme heat or direct sunlight and chemi- cal attack. The D3 cannot withstand the impact of heavy objects like scuba cylinders, nor chemicals like gasoline, cleaning solvents, aerosol sprays, adhesive agents, paint, acetone, alcohol etc. Chemical reactions with such agents will damage seals, case and fi nish. [...]

  • Page 65

    63 and sand particles have been fl ushed out. Check the display for possible moisture or water . DO NOT use the D3 if you detect any moisture or water inside. CAUTION! • do not use compressed air to blow water off the unit • do not use solvents or other cleaning fl uids that might cause damage • do not test or use the D3 in pressurized air [...]

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    64 6.4. BA TTERY REPLACEMENT NOTE: It is advisable to contact an authorized Su- unto dealer for battery replacement. It is imperative that the change is made in a proper manner to avoid any leakage of water into the battery compartment or computer . CAUTION! • Defects caused by improper battery instal- lation are not covered by the warranty . All[...]

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    65 BA TTER Y REPLACEMENT The battery is located in a separate battery com-partment on the back side of the instrument (Fig. 6.1.). T o change the battery , follow the procedure below: 1. Thoroughly rinse and dry the computer . 2. Open the battery compartment lid by carefully but fi rmly turning it counter- clockwise using a coin or a screwdriver .[...]

  • Page 68

    66 7. Check that the battery compartment surfaces are clean. Clean with soft cloth if necessary . 8. Gently insert the new battery under the battery retainer/contact. Check the polarity of the battery: the “-” mark should point toward the bottom of the com- partment and the “+” mark upwards. 9. Check that the new battery compartment lid and[...]

  • Page 69

    67 7. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 7.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TION Dimensions and weight: • W idth: 48.9 mm [1.92 in] • Height: 54.8 mm [2.16 in] • Thickness: 15.8 mm [0.62 in] • W eight: 50.3 g [1.78 oz] Depth Gauge: • T emperature compensated pressure sensor. • Salt water calibrated, in fresh water the readings are about 3% smaller (calibrated[...]

  • Page 70

    68 Calendar Clock: • Accuracy: ± 15 s /month (at 20ºC [68ºF]) • 12/24 h display Other displays: • Dive time: 0 to 999 min (Gauge mode), 0 to 99 min (Free mode) • Surface time: 48h 5 min (Gauge mode), 24h (Free mode) • Dive counter: 0 to 99 for repetitive dives. Logbook/Dive Pro fi le Memory: • Recording interval in Gauge mode: adjus[...]

  • Page 71

    69 Operating Conditions • Normal altitude range: 0 to 3000 m [10000 ft] above sea level. • Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C [32°F to 104°F]. • Storage temperature: -20°C to +50°C [-4°F to +122°F]. It is recommended that the D3 be stored in a dry place at room temperature. Battery • One 3 V lithium battery; CR 2032 • Battery stor[...]

  • Page 72

    70 The following conditions have an affect on the expected battery lifetime: • The length and type 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 may be 50-75% of that at 20°C [68°F]. • The use of the backlight and audible alarms. [...]

  • Page 73

    71 8. W ARRANTY NOTE: The warranty arrangements vary in dif ferent countries. The dive com- puter packaging contains information regarding the warranty bene fi ts and require- ments 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 origin[...]

  • Page 74

    72 All implied warranties, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fi tness for a particular purpose, are limited from date of purchase and in scope to the warranties expressed herein. Suunto shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other incidental or consequential costs, expenses or damage incurred[...]

  • Page 75

    73 9. GLOSSAR Y Altitude dive A dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m [1000 ft] above sea level. Apnea Absence of breathing. Freedivers are apneic throughout the duration of their dive. Ascent rate The speed at which the diver ascends toward the surface. ASC RA TE Abbreviation for ascent rate. Ascent time The minimum amount of time needed to[...]

  • Page 76

    74 EAN Abbreviation for enriched air nitrox. Enriched Air Nitrox Oxygen-Nitrogen mix, normally with more than 21% oxy- gen. Freediver A breath-holding diver whose only source of oxygen are his lungs fi lled with surface air. Hypercapnia Increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. A diver who does not rest adequately between breath-hold dives [...]

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    75 NITROX In sports diving refers to any mix with a higher fraction of oxygen than standard air . NOAA United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- tration. No-decompression time The maximum amount of time a diver may remain at a par- ticular depth without having to make decompression stops during the subsequent ascent. O 2 % Oxygen perc[...]

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    76 Shallow - water blackout (SWB) An unconscious state divers experience when the brain be- comes deprived of oxygen. SWB frequently happens with- out warning, causing death by subsequent drowning. Static apnea blackout Unconsciousness due to gradual oxygen depletion caused by holding one’ s breath too long. It can occur anywhere, particularly at[...]

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    80 Printed in Finland 03.2006 / Esa Print Oy / 160328 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way , treating it as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you may return the device to your nearest Suunto dealer . COPYRIGHT This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy . Suunto, W[...]

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    TWO YEAR WARRANTY This pr oduct is war ranted to be fr ee of defects in ma terial and/or wor kmanship to the original owner f or the a bo ve noted period (does not include ba tter y life). K eep a copy of the original pur chase receipt and mak e sure to get this war ranty car d stamped at the place of pur chase. The war ranty originates from the da[...]

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