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Suunto D3 Watch User Manual

1. The preset maximum depth is reached continuous beep series for 24 seconds or until any button is pressed the maximum depth blinks as long as the present depth value exceeds the adjusted value The preset dive time is reached in Gauge Mode continuous beep series for 24 seconds or until any button is pressed the dive time blinks for one minute if no button is pressed 35 The preset dive time is reached in Free Mode continuous beep series for 3 seconds The preset alarm time is reached thecurrent time is shown continuous beep series for 24 seconds or until any button is pressed Fig 4 1 The Setting Mode is r indicated by the SET text and e the current time blinks for one minute mode indicator if no button is pressed 36 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 indicate the selected mode 4 1 SETTING TIME DATE AND DUAL TIME TIME To set the time and date 1 In the Setting Mode press S to select the Time Adjustment Mode Fig 4 2 2 Waittwo seconds until the Time Adjustment Mode activates automatically The time mode indicator ap pears and the second digits st
2. 57 SUUNTOSPORTS COM SECTIONS SuuntoSports com includes three sections with 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 from the site Help The Help is available on each page and its icon is located on the right side of the bar dividing 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 example for groups users resorts logs and sports The information published on the 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 description of a resort you can follow the links and view the resort information sender s personal information logs related to the resort and charts created from the logs if the sender has agreed to this information being made public MY SUUNTO The My Suunto section of the site is meant for your personal information You can store information about yourself your wristop computer your sporting and training activities etc When you upload your personal logs to SuuntoSports com they are displayed in your personal information Here you can also manage them and decide if they can be presented to all
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4. texts and mode indicator on the right side ofthe display If set to Gauge mode all display elements will turn on showing mostly figure 8 s and graphical elements Fig 3 3 After a few sec onds the battery power indicator is shown and the back light and the buzzer are activated Fig 3 4 a Next the screen will display the mode dependent Ready display confirming that the activation is complete Fig 3 5 If set to Free mode the D3 will go directly to the ready display without the display and battery checks Fig 3 6 Fig 3 4 Startup II Battery Power Indicator SUUNTO SUUNTO Fig 3 5 Startup III Surface Mode Gauge Depth and dive time are zero Pressing but ton activates alternate display of maximum depth and current time u c d mc Fig 3 6 Startup IV Free mode Depth and dive time are zero Pressing button activates altrernate displays 20 At this time perform your pre check making sure that e the D3 operates and provides a complete display the low battery indicator is not on the instrument displays correct units the instrument displays correct temperature and depth 0 0 m 0 ft the buzzer beeps you have preset desired displays on the User Definable Display Field The D3 is now ready for diving NOTE The surface interval time does not run before the first dive After activation ofthe Dive Mode or after diving the D3 will automatically switch to show the time k
5. 26 33 ft min Four segments 10 12 m min 33 39 ft min Four segments the Above 12 m min 39 ft min or SLOW segment blinking continuously above 10 m min depth reading the STOP 33 ft min sign and an audible alarm When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded the SLOW warning appears alternating with the dive depth indicating that the maximum ascent rate has been exceeded continuously or that the current as cent rate is significantly above the allowed rate The watch gives a single beep when the SLOW warning is shown 31 Fig 3 20 Ascent Rate Indicator Blinking SLOW and four segments are shown together with an audible alarm Ascent Rate is more than 10 m min 33ft min Fig 3 21 Surface display You have surfaced from a 44 minute dive which had a maximum depth of 17 1m ft 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 WARNING Do not exceed the maximum ascent rate Rapid ascents increase the risk of injury 3 3 5 SURFACE INTERVAL AFTER A GAUGE DIVE An ascent to any depth shallower than 1 2 m 4 ft will cause the DIVING display to be replaced by the alternating SURFACE displays giving the following information Fig 3 21 maximum depth of most recent dive in me ters ft present depth in meters ft e the surface time in hours and minutes sepa
6. rated by a colon telling the duration of the present surface interval 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 e the current temperature with C for Centigrade or F for Fahrenheit 3 3 6 DIVE NUMBERING Several repetitive dives in the Gauge mode are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive series when less than 48 hours of surface time has passed between the dives Within each series the dives are given individual numbers The first dive of the series will be numbered as DIVE 1 the second as DIVE 2 the third as DIVE 3 etc If you start a new dive with less than 5 minutes of surface interval time the dive computer interprets this as a continuation of the previous dive and the dives are considered to be the same The diving display will return the dive number will remain unchanged and the dive time will begin where it left off 33 3 3 7 FLYING AFTER DIVING The Suunto D3 provides no calculations for no fly times However Divers Alert Network DAN recommends the following on no flying times 34 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 jetliner altitude up to 2400 m 8000 ft Divers who plan to make daily multiple dives for several
7. the instructions DIVE PROFILE MEMORY PRO The scrolling ofthe profile will start automatically when the Profile 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 depths shown are the maximum values of each sam pling interval After the last depth figure of the selected profile the D3 automatically returns to Display I of the same dive in the Logbook If desired the profile of the same dive can be recalled again following the above procedure The scrolling of the profile can be stopped by pressing any button e Press S to stop the scrolling and to return to Display I of the same dive in the Logbook e Press to stop the scrolling and to change to scrolling the next dive in the Logbook Press to stop the scrolling and to change to scrolling the previous dive in the Logbook e Press M to stop the scrolling and to return to the beginning of the Log book e Press M two 2 times to exit the Logbook Memory LOG and enter the Memory Mode MEM 52 52 DIVE HISTORY 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 To 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 the dis play to indicate the sel
8. 11 To select the dive planning mode in the dive surface modes To make a special bookmark in the profile memory during a dive To show the date seconds or dual time in the time keeping display press the or button In the Setting Mode e to increase the value press the button to decrease the value press the button To operate the stopwatch see chapter 2 4 2 To select the dive in the Logbook Mode press the button to move forward press the button to move backwards 2 3 WATER CONTACTS The D3 is automatically activated when submerged 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 the D3 Fig 2 2 When the PC interface poles and one ofthe push buttons are connected by the conductivity ofthe water the Surface or Diving Mode is automati cally activated Contamination or dirt on the PC interface poles may prevent this automatic operation It is therefore im portant that the poles are kept clean The poles can be cleaned with fresh water and a soft brush e g tooth brush NOTE Water or moisture build up around the wa ter contacts may cause the contact to activate auto matically This can happen e g when washing your hands or sweating If the water contact activates in the Time Mode an AC text will appear on display Fig 2 3 and it will be shown until the water contact deactivates or the D3 ente
9. 4 4 In dive mode the downtimer cannot be operated Fig 2 8 The Downtimer of the Stopwatch is indicated by the TIMEr d text and a mode indicator Fig 2 9 The Downtimer counts down from a pre set time and the DT mode indicator flashes Fig 3 1 Gauge Dive Mode Fig 3 2 Free Dive Mode selected MAX O2 DIVE TIMERPOZ J HH Goda m F C MEN ie A Fig 3 3 Startup I All segments shown 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 You will find that the D3 is easy to use and read Each display shows only the data relevant to that specific diving situation Chapter 3 1 Before Diving contains general instruc tions for all the dive computer modes Chapter 3 2 Freediving information for using the D3 in freediving and Chapter 3 3 Gauge Diving for using the D3 to assist in scuba diving 3 1 BEFORE DIVING 3 1 1 ACTIVATION 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
10. Fig 3 7 Low Battery Warning Battery symbol indicates that the battery is low and battery replacement is recommended Fig 3 8 Bookmark activation An annotation Bookmark is placed in the profile memory during a dive by pressing the S button Displayed with the Diver attention symbol 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 Warning is indicated by the battery symbol Fig 3 7 Ifthe battery symbol is displayed in the Surface mode or if the display is faded or weak the battery may be too low to operate the dive computer and battery replacement is recommended NOTE For safety reasons the backlight cannot be activated when the low battery warning is indicated by the battery symbol The Battery Power Indicator is displayed only in Gauge Mode The Low Battery symbol is displayed in both Free and Gauge Modes 3 1 3 USER DEFINABLE FUNCTIONS AND ALARMS This D3 has several User Definable Functions and depth and time related alarms that you can set accord ing to your personal preference For example the D3 has a patented presetting system for the User Defin able Display Field in the lower part of the display 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 unt
11. days or make dives that require decompression stops should take spe cial precautions and wait for an extended interval beyond 12 hours before flight Further the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical So ciety UHMS suggests divers using standard air tanks and exhib iting no symptoms of decompression illness wait 24 hours after their last dive to fly in an aircraft with cabin pressure up to 2400 m 8000 ft The only two exceptions to this recommendation are Ifa diver had less than 2 hours total accumulated dive time in the last 48 hours then a 12 hour surface interval before flying is recommended Following any dive that required a decompression stop flying should be delayed for at least 24 hours and if possible for 48 hours Suunto recommends that flying is avoided until the DAN and UHMS guidelines are met 3 4 AUDIBLE AND VISUALALARMS 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 Time Mode Continuous beeps and the backlight activated when e the maximum allowed ascent rate 10 m min 33 ft min is exceeded SLOW warning will appear Fig 3 20 The Ascent Rate indicator is available in Gauge Mode only You are able to preset alarms before the actual dive The user programmable alarms can be set for maximum depth dive time and daily time The alarms activate when
12. may diminish his desire to breathe long enough to become unconscious after a long period of apnea A condition that occurs when a diver s tissues do not re ceive enough oxygen Freedivers become hypoxic when they hold their breath they can eventually suffer blackout if they hold their breath too long Abbreviation for Maximum Operating Depth The maxi mum depth at which gas is breathable with selected PO limit NITROX NOAA In sports diving refers to any mix with a higher fraction of oxygen than standard air United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis tration No decompression time 0 The maximum amount of time a diver may remain at a par ticular depth without having to make decompression stops during the subsequent ascent Oxygen percentage or oxygen fraction in the breathing gas Standard air has 21 oxygen Oxygen partial pressure PO Repetitive dive Residual nitrogen Limits the maximum depth to which the used Nitrox mix ture can safely be used The maximum partial pressure limit for enriched air diving is 1 4 bar The contingency partial pressure limit is 1 6 bar Dives beyond this limit have the risk for immediate oxygen toxicity Abbreviation for oxygen partial pressure Any dive whose decompression time limits are affected by residual nitrogen absorbed during previous dives The amount of excess nitrogen remaining in a diver after one or more dives 75 Shallow water bla
13. other community users or just to limited groups 58 When you have uploaded logs to SuuntoSports com you can create charts from the dive related data in the logs You 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 section SuuntoSports com users can form or search groups and manage their own groups For example you can create a group for all your diving friends and share information about each other s trips give advice and discuss where and when you could go diving together Groups can be either open or closed closed groups mean that you have to apply for a 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 news noticeboard and other information Group members can also use group specific bulletin boards chat rooms and group calendars and add links and create group activities 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 or publish their own travel reports 59 Sport foru
14. use displays and limi tations of the instrument because any confusion resulting from neglecting to follow this instruction manual or from improper use of this device may cause a diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death WARNING Suunto also recommends you to be trained in freediving technique and physi ology before conducting breath holding dives No diving instrument can replace the need for proper diving training Insufficient or improper training may cause diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death WARNING Suunto strongly recommends that sport divers limit their maximum depth to 40 m 130 ft or to the depth calculated by the computer based on the selected O and a maximum PO of 1 4 bar settings WARNING 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 WARNING Perform pre checks Always activate and check the device before diving in order to ensure that all Liquid Crystal Display LCD segments are com pletely displayed that the device has not run out of battery power and that the oxygen altitude and personal adjustments are correct Also exit the Data Transfer mode before diving as the computer does not automatically revert to Dive mode from Data Transfer mode WARNING Freediving after scuba diving is not r
15. Dive Mode IS NOT automatically activated Data transfer stops also the stopwatch After you have finished the data transfer Press the M to exit Data Transfer Mode TR PC and enter the Memory Mode MEM If no button is operated or no data is transferred within 5 minutes the D3 beeps and returns to the time keeping display automatically Using the PC software you are able to enter setup options such as inputa personal 30 character field into the D3 i e your name e reset the Dive History s max depth to zero 5 4 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 to get the most out of your sport and your Suunto D3 If you already own a personal Suunto sports instrument you can access all sport specific functions through registration If you do not yet have an instrument 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 to discussions 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
16. EPTH 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 limits li It is possible at any time in the Gauge Surface Mode to enter the MOD planner simply by pressing the S button After showing the text MOD and the plan indicator Fig 3 15 the display will show the Maxi mum Operating Depth MOD value corresponding to the selected O and PO levels Fig 3 16 To use the MOD planner 1 In the Gauge Surface Mode press the S button to select the MOD planner 2 Wait two seconds until the MOD calculator acti vates automatically The oxygen level starts to blink on the display Fig 3 16 3 Press the S to change the selection in the following sequence gt O level gt PO level 4 While the O level is blinking press the and buttons to increase and decrease the O level The corresponding MOD is shown on the display 5 While the PO level is selected press the and to increase and decrease the PO level Pressing S again returns to O selection 6 After you have calculated the Maximum Operating Depth exit the MOD plan ner by pressing the M button briefly Keeping the M button down turns on the light 3 3 2 PRESETTING THE DISPLAYS IN THE GAUGE MODE Preset with the button in the lower left corner of the display Fig 3 5 e the maximum depth or e the temperature Preset with the butto
17. N 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 different types of diving Push button controls access a wide selection of choices The display is optimized for the dive mode chosen and it incorporates a patented user definable display field This freediving computer is a compact and sophisticated multipurpose dive instrument designed to give you years of trouble free usage CHOICE OF DIVING AND WATCH MODES User options for the D3 are selected using the push buttons Pre dive configuration and setup options include Choice of operating mode Gauge diving Freediving e Maximum depth alarm Dive time alarm e Choice of unit Metric Imperial e Clock calendar daily alarm stopwatch downtimer dual time User definable display fields 1 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to use D3 without reading this instruction manual in its entirety including all the warnings Make sure that you fully understand the use displays 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 certified divers in planning and execut
18. SUUNTO USER S GUIDE SUUNTO REPLACING LUCK Present Depth Maximum Depth Average Depth in Logbook Current Time Display Fast Ascent Warning Surface Interval Time SLOW AC Indicator Bar Graph Mode Indicator Data Transfer I Bar Graph Ascent Rate AM PM Indicator Battery Power Mode Indicator i Dive Time Diver Attention Symbol Dive Counter Time Dual Time Day Month Temperature Jay Maximum Depth Timer Seconds Mode Text lowntimer Oxygen Percentage in Nitrox Mode Week Day Timer Hours and Minutes Daily Alarm On Indicator Dive Alarm Low Battery Warning On Indicator SUUNTO D 3 OUICK REFERENCE GUIDE DEFINITION OF WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES Throughout this manual special references are made when deemed important Three classifications are used to separate these references by their order of im portance WARNING is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death CAUTION is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in damage to the product NOTE is used to emphasize important information COPYRIGHT TRADEMARK AND PATENT NOTICE This instruction manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any media without prior written consent from SUUNTO SUUNTO D3 and their logos are all registered or unregistered t
19. TINGS 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 dive modes are turned OFF the dive computer functions are disabled thus turning the D3 into a mere water resistant sportswatch NOTE If the DIVE Mode is disabled set to OFF the instrument will not activate the selected diving mode Gauge Free when submerged Turning the dive modes OFF enables the use of stopwatch and downtimer functions underwater 4 4 1 SET GAUGE MODE To set the Gauge Mode 1 Inthe Setting Mode press S four 4 times to select the Dive Setting Mode Fig 4 10 2 Wait two seconds until the Dive Setting Mode activates automatically The enable disable status On OFF starts to blink on the display and the se lected dive mode GAUGE or FREE is displayed Fig 4 11 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 gt On OFF status gt GAUGE FREE Mode When the GAUGE FREE dive mode is selected blinking press or to change the mode to GAUGE 4 After setting the GAUGE Mode the Gauge record ing interval can be set by pressing the S button once The interval can be set for 10 20 30 or 60 seconds 5 After you have set the GAUGE Mode press the M button to save the settings and to return to the Setting Mode SET Fig 4 12 Gauge recording in
20. TTING ALM You can set one daily alarm in the D3 When the daily alarm activates the 4 symbol blinks for 1 minute and the alarm sounds for 24 seconds The alarm is given at the preset time each day Press any button to stop the audible alarm after it has activated To set the daily alarm 1 Inthe Setting Mode press S two 2 times to select the Daily alarm Setting Mode Fig 4 6 2 Wait two seconds until the Daily Alarm Setting Mode activates automatically The time mode indica tor appears and the alarm status On OFF starts to blink on the display Fig 4 7 Fig 4 7 Daily Alarm Setting Mode is activated 39 3 Press S to change the selection in the following sequence gt On OFF status gt hours gt 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 Set the other sections as follows While any other digits except alarm status are selected blinking press to increase the value or to decrease it Holding down either button starts the scrolling of the current selection The 12 hour or 24 hour format of the alarm matches the format of the time keeping display which is selected in the Time Adjustment Mode see chapter 4 1 When using the 12 hour format of the alarm take care to set the time cor rectly as
21. Y HIS and the mode indicator Fig 3 12 the display will show Fig 3 13 the deepest free dive made during that day Fig 3 12 Freediving Day RUE ji History e the longest free dive in minutes and seconds in the center window and e the total amount of free dives The Day His Mode can be canceled by pressing the M or the S button Fig 3 13 Day History display 26 3 2 5 SURFACE INTERVAL 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 SURFACE 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 P x s Fig 3 14 Surface display after hour the surface time is displayed in hours Freedive Center window show and minutes ing surface time SUUNTO e the time of the most recent dive in minutes and seconds maximum depth of most recent dive in me ters ft NOTE Dive numbering in the Free Mode is differ ent than in the Gauge Mode It is based on free dives made during one day The dive number is zeroed at midnight 27 Fig 3 15 Maximum Operation Depth Planner The Planning mode is indicated by the Mod text and mode indicators Fig 3 16 The Gauge Mod shows the Maximum Operating Depth and the corresponding 0 and PO values 28 3 3 GAUGE DIVING 3 3 1 MAXIMUM OPERATING D
22. ainst 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 improper usage improper maintenance neglect of care alteration or unauthorized 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 distributor or qualified repair facility Include your name and address proof of purchase and or service registra tion 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 made at the owner s expense This warranty is non transferable from the original owner 71 All implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited from date of purchase and in scope to the war
23. art to blink on the display Fig 4 3 SUUNTO Fig 4 2 Time Adjustment Mode 545 Fig 4 3 The Time Adjustment Mode is activated and the second digits are blinking Page I 37 Fig 44 The year month and day are selected Page II Fig 4 5 Page III 38 SUUNTO Dual time is selected 3 Press S to change the selection in the following sequence gt seconds gt hours gt minutes gt 12 24 hour format gt year gt month gt day gt dual home time hours gt minutes 4 While the second digits are selected blinking press to reset the seconds to 00 or press to in crease the value 5 While any other digits except seconds are se lected blinking press to increase the value or to decrease it Holding the button the current selection starts to scroll 6 After you have set the time and date press the M button to save the settings and to return to the Setting Mode SET NOTE The day of the week is automatically calculated in accordance with the date The date can be set within the range of Jan 1 1990 to Dec 31 2089 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 Fig 4 6 Daily Alarm Setting Mode 4 2 DAILY ALARM SE
24. ay as moisture will seriously damage the unit even beyond repair SUUNTO does not take any responsibility for damage caused by moisture in the D3 if the instructions of this manual are not carefully followed In case of a leak immediately bring the D3 to an authorized SUUNTO dealer or distributor 63 Battery Compartment amp x Ko e i amp o a SUUNTO SS FINLAND Sar oR M 1234567 Fig 6 1 Battery Compartment Lid 64 6 4 BATTERY 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 e Defects caused by improper battery instal lation are not covered by the warranty All history and profile data as well as the alarm set tings will remain in thedive computer memory after the battery change However the clock time and time alarm setting is lost When working with the battery compartment clean liness is extremely important Even the smallest dirt particles may cause a leakage when you dive BATTERY KIT The battery kit includes a 3 0 V coin type lithium cell battery and a battery compartment lid with a lu bricated O ring When handling the battery do not make contact with both of the poles at the same time Do not touch the surfaces of the battery with your bare fingers BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery
25. 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 Printed in Finland 03 2006 Esa Print Oy 160328 80 FRE E IGRU Li Li FREE dive GAUGE dive Bii rame ON ON keepin m TIRE 8 IE time amp date B date s Seconds T A dual time x 5 E pailyalarm 7 TIN E UP g a E 9 5 iw stopwatch free a ol Iu ov g TRE divin E 3 settings F 3 fimer EET T gz THE da c mot ie free dive amp His history calc gauge divel gauge free rec int dive dive settings history history DER TR PC ive alarms data transfer Rdd unit adjustment SELECT select next SUUNTO MEM SET c SUUNTO D 3 MODES AND OPERATIONS ounjeuBis pew g auoydajaL Aayuno9 A319 ssoippy oweN aseyoind jo a3ep UJIM duiejs 3103S Aayuno9 3103g Aya 31035 Sweu 2o103S oseu2und jo o2eld oseuound jo a3eq 19quinu 1493nduio3 ienas Jo I9po SUUNTO TWO YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free of defects in material and or workmans
26. ckout 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 SURF TIME Surface interval time Unconsciousness due to gradual oxygen depletion caused by holding one s breath too long It can occur anywhere particularly at the surface and is not associated with depth or pressure changes It commonly occurs in swimming pools at the surface or during long underwater endurance swims Abbreviation for surface interval time Elapsed time between surfacing from a dive and beginning a descent for the subsequent repetitive dive Whole Body Toxicity 76 Another form of oxygen toxicity which is caused by pro longed exposure to high oxygen partial pressures The most common symptoms are irritation in the lungs a burning sensation in the chest coughing and reduction of the vital capacity Also called Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity T 78 79 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 Wristop Computer Suunto D3 Replacing Luck and their logos are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy All rights reserved While we have taken great
27. d not exceed five meters 16 ft for at least two hours after scuba diving Suunto also recommends you to be trained in freediving technique and physiol ogy before conducting breathhold dives No dive computer can replace the need for proper dive training Insufficient or improper training may cause a diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death Fig 2 1 The push buttons of the D3 10 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 You 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 can be used as a sports watch on land or in water 2 2 PUSH BUTTONS The D3 is controlled with four push buttons as follows see Fig 2 1 M MODE To change from a main mode to an other main mode press the mode button e To exit from a submode to a main mode press the mode button Toactivate the electroluminescent backlight hold down the mode button for more than two seconds or one second in the diving mode e To accept the settings in the Setting Mode press the mode button S SELECT To select a submode press the select button To select the active segment in the Setting Mode press the select but ton e To select the display in the Logbook Mode press the select button
28. e logbook profile memory The Free Mode is set using the SET DIVE function See Chapter 4 3 Dive Mode Settings If set to Free Mode the text FREE is shown after activation Fig 3 9 The D3 also provides time and depth alarms that can be set to assist the freediver during the dive See Chapter 4 5 Dive Alarm Settings 3 2 2 PRESETTING THE DISPLAYS IN THE FREE MODE The information shown in the Free Mode can be pre set before the dive 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 e the dive time the current time or e the dive number 3 2 3 DURING THE FREEDIVE In the Freediving mode the present depth is always shown Maximum depth temperature dive time cur rent time and dive number are shown in the alterna tive displays In addition to the Dive Time display in the lower right corner of the display the Free Dive Time in minutes and seconds is shown in the center window Fig 3 11 By pressing the button you get a bookmark in the dive profile SUUNTO DIVE TIME 1 iH Lyr m Fig 3 11 Freedive Present depth is 1 4m and dive time is 2 seconds 25 zum 3 2 4 FREEDIVING DAY HISTORY Itis 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
29. ecommended It is recommended to avoid freediving for at least two hours and not to exceed five meters 16 ft after scuba diving depending on your diving activity TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION treo hi dac Ro ee fen ce aerea 8 1 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS exeo er Re ee teer pete eite EARE 8 1 1 1 Emergency Ascents T 1 1 2 Freedtving n dee teet tea reete tem aseo ie bees GETTING ACQUAINTED ii iii 2 1 FUNCTIONS 2 2 PUSH BUTTONS H 2 3 WATER CONTACTS E 24 TIME MODE TIME ce ers cicero ettet eer eee teca ache 4 241 Timekeeping Display ia 4 2 4 2 Stopwatch TIMEr UP tS 2 4 3 Downtimer TIMBr d teret reinen 7 v DIVING WITH THE Dia 8 3 1 BEFORE DIVING eee 29 3 1 1 Activation and Pre checks 5 19 3 1 2 Battery Power Indicator and Low Battery Warning 4 20 3 1 3 User Definable Functions and Alarms sess 22 3 1 3 1 Presetang Time Alarm nerona eee Reacee 3 1 3 2 Presetting Dive Alarms sss 3 1 4 Bookmark Function 5 dette nette tetris 3 2 BREEDIVING eiecti nete eren e eid sve ue eee a eret 3 2 1 Before Diving in the Free Mode s 3 2 2 Presetting the Displays in the Free Mode 24 3 2 3 During the Freediye AA 3 2 4 Freediving Day History eet emerserit peers 3 2 5 Surface interval after a Freedive sss 33 GAUGE DIVING
30. ected mode 2 Wait two seconds until the Dive History Memory Mode activates automatically The following gauge dive information will be shown on the display Fig 5 9 the maximum depth ever reached e the total accumulated dive time in hours the total number of dives The gauge dive history is indicated by a D on the lower left of the display 999 dives and 999 hours of diving can be registered When these maximum values are reached the coun ters will start again from 0 Fig 5 8 Dive History Memory Fig 5 9 Gauge Dive History Memory Total number of dives dive hours and maximum depth 53 Fig 5 10 Free Dive History Memory 54 NOTE The maximum depth can be reset to 0 0 m 0 ft using the optional Suunto Dive Manager PC Interface 3 To 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 longest free dive time ever reached The freedive history is indicated by an F on the lower left of the display 5 3 DATA TRANSFER AND PC INTERFACE TR PC The D3 can be connected to an IBM compatible personal computer PC us ing the optional SUUNTO PC Interface and the SUUNTO DIVE MANAGER software With 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 you
31. eep ing display within 5 minutes in Gauge Mode and 10 minutes in Free Mode to conserve the battery power if you do not press any buttons 3 1 2 BATTERY POWER INDICATOR AND LOW BATTERY WARNING This dive computer has a unique graphic Battery Power Indicator designed to give you an advance notice of impending need to change the battery The Battery Power Indicator can be seen as the Dive Mode is activated The electroluminescent backlight will be on during the battery check The follow ing Table and Figure show the various warning levels TABLE 3 1 BATTERY POWER INDICATOR Display Operation Figure 34 BAT Normal full battery a 4 segments BAT Normal battery power is getting b 3 segments low or the temperature is low Battery replacement is recommended if you are going to colder conditions or if you are planning to make a dive trip BAT LOW Battery power is low and the battery c 2 segments replacement is recommended low battery symbol The battery symbol is displayed The backlight is disabled BAT ERR Change the battery d 1 segment Returns to the Time display low battery symbol Activation and all functions are disabled Temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery affects the battery voltage If the instrument is stored for a long period the low battery warning may be displayed even though the battery has enough capacity The low battery warn 21 SUUNTO
32. ess S six 6 times to select the Unit Adjustment Mode Fig 4 16 2 Wait two seconds until the Adjustment Mode ac tivates automatically The unit setting starts to blink on the display Fig 4 17 3 Press S to change the selection of units While the units are blinking in the lower part of the display press or to change units Fig 4 17 After you have set the desired adjustments press the M button to save the settings and to return to the Setting Mode SET Fig 4 16 Unit Adjustment Mode SUUNTO Fig 4 17 Setting Unit Adjustment 47 Fig 5 1 Memory Mode 48 5 MEMORY AND DATA TRANSFER MEM The memory functions for the D3 include the com bined Logbook and Dive Profile Memory Dive His tory Memories for gauge and free dives and the Data Transfer 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 Memory Mode MEM from other modes by pressing the M button The text MEM at the bot tom and the mode indicator on the left side of the display indicate the selected mode Fig 5 1 If any button is not operated within 5 minutes after a function of the Memory Mode is selected the D3 beeps and returns to the timekeeping display auto matically 5 1 LOGBOOK AND DIVE PROFILE MEMORY LOG This instrument has a sophisticated high capacity Logbook and Profile Memory The data is recorded to
33. extension strap when fastening the D3 on your exposure suit 6 2 MAINTENANCE If left without care for an extended period a thin film often invisible to the eye will cover the unit Much like the buildup on the glass of an aquarium this film is the result of organic contaminates found in both salt and fresh water Suntan oil silicone spray and grease will speed up this process As a result of this buildup moisture will be trapped next to the water contact and will not allow your D3 to operate properly The water contact can be cleaned with a small brush e g toothbrush IMPORTANT The D3 should be soaked then thoroughly rinsed with fresh water and then dried with a soft towel after each dive Make sure that all salt crystals 62 and sand particles have been flushed 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 e do not use solvents or other cleaning fluids that might cause damage do not test or use the D3 in pressurized air 6 3 WATER RESISTANCE INSPECTION Water resistance of the unit must be checked after replacement of the battery or after other service operations The check requires special equipment and train ing You must frequently check the display for any sign of leaks If you find moisture inside your advanced computer watch there is a leak A leak must be corrected without del
34. face Abbreviation for ascent rate The minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface on a decompression stop dive Divers Alert Network Abbreviation for decompression illness Decompression illness Dive series Dive time Any of a variety of maladies resulting either directly or indirectly from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in tis sues or body fluids as a result of inadequately controlled decompression Commonly called bends or DCT A group of repetitive dives between which the dive comput er indicates some nitrogen loading is present When nitro gen loading reaches zero the dive computer deactivates Elapsed time between leaving the surface to descend and returning to the surface at the end of a dive 73 EAN Enriched Air Nitrox Freediver Hypercapnia Hyperventilation Hypoxia MOD 74 Abbreviation for enriched air nitrox Oxygen Nitrogen mix normally with more than 2196 oxy gen A breath holding diver whose only source of oxygen are his lungs filled with surface air Increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood A diver who does not rest adequately between breath hold dives will have elevated carbon dioxide levels This can pre dispose hin to carbon dioxide toxicity or blackout An increase in rate and or volume of breathing Carbon dioxide blood levels decrease with little corresponding increase in oxygen blood levels If the diver engages in excessive hyperventilation he
35. g on dive activ ity Life expectancy at 20 C 68 F with 40 minute Gauge dives Odives y gt 16 months 50dives y gt 11 months 100 dives y gt 9 months 200 dives y gt 6 months Life expectancy at 20 C 68 F with 1 minute Free dives 0 dives y gt 16 months 50 dives y gt 15 months 100 dives y gt 14 months 200 dives y gt 12 months 69 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 The quality of the battery some lithium batteries may exhaust unexpect edly 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 to operate even though the battery has enough capacity In this case the warning usually disappears when the Dive Mode is activated again 70 8 WARRANTY NOTE The warranty arrangements vary in different countries The dive com puter packaging contains information regarding the warranty benefits and require ments applicable to your purchase This Suunto dive computer is warranted ag
36. hip to the original owner for the above noted period does not include battery life Keep a copy of the original purchase receipt and make sure to get this warranty card stamped at the place of purchase The warranty originates from the date of purchase All warranties are limited and are subject to the restrictions given in the instruction manual This warranty does not cover the damage to the product resulting from improper usage improper maintenance neglect of care alteration improper battery replacement or unauthorized repair Suunto s dive computers and wristop computers can be registered online at www suunto com www suunto com Made in Finland Suunto Oy 06 2004 03 2006
37. il 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 five seconds the display changes back to the default preset display automatically 3 1 3 1 PRESETTING TIME ALARM The alarm clock is set in the Setting Mode ALM For further information see chapter 4 2 3 1 3 2 PRESETTING DIVE ALARMS The dive alarms dive time alarm and maximum depth alarm are set in the Setting Mode DIVE AL For further information see chapter 4 5 3 1 4 BOOKMARK FUNCTION It is possible to make special marks in the profile memory during a dive These Bookmarks will be shown as a Diver Attention Symbol when scrolling the profile memory on the computer display Fig 3 8 The Bookmarks will also be shown as annotations in the PC software Suunto Dive Manager To make a bookmark on the profile memory during a dive press the S button The Diver Attention Symbol will be displayed to confirm the bookmark Pressing the bookmark function will also reset the dive timer in the middle display 23 Fig 3 9 Free Mode Fig 3 10 Surface display Alternative displays 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 profile information and an accurate second sampling interval for th
38. ing sport dives It is not a substitute for certified scuba instruction or freediving training 1 1 1 EMERGENCY ASCENTS In the unlikely event that D3 malfunctions during a dive follow the emergency procedures provided by your certified dive training agency or alternatively STEP 1 Assess the situation calmly and then move promptly to less than 18 m 60 ft STEP2 At 18 m 60 ft slow down your ascent rate to 10 m min 33 ft min and move to a depth between 3 and 6 meters 10 to 20 ft STEP 3 Stay there as long as you assess your air supply will safely allow After reaching the surface stay out of the water for at least 24 hours 1 1 2 FREEDIVING Freediving and particularly freediving in combination with scuba diving may have risks that have not been researched and are not commonly known 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 up is generally not significant Therefore provided the effort involved in freediving has not been severe there is little risk in diving after breathhold diving However the converse is more unknown and may increase significantly the risk of DCI Therefore FREEDIVING AFTER SCUBA DIVING IS NOT RECOMMENDED You should avoid freediving an
39. is play up to 0 3 m 1 ft total dive time e after Gauge dives blinking SLOW with the maximum depth alternating if the diver has violated the maximum ascent rate e for FREE dives the greatest depth time at the deepest dive depth and total time of the dive Page III Fig 5 5 average depth surface interval time before the dive temperature at the maximum depth Page IV Fig 5 6 the profile 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 the most recent dive is shown first Press to call the information from the previous dive Press the button consecutively to move backward through the dives Press to move forward through the dives It is possible to scroll trough the dives on all four pages The END text is displayed after the oldest and the most recent dive Fig 5 7 The memory will retain approximately the last 36 hours of dive time in Gauge Mode and approximately 2 hours in freediving mode After that when new dives are added the oldest dives are deleted The contents of the memory will remain even when the Fig 5 6 Logbook Page IV Profile of specific time Fig 5 7 Logbook end of the memory END text is displayed between the oldest and the most recent dive 51 battery is changed assuming that the replacement has been done according to
40. is located in a separate battery com partment on the back side of the instrument Fig 6 1 To change the battery follow the procedure below 1 Thoroughly rinse and dry the computer 2 Open the battery compartment lid by carefully but firmly turning it counter clockwise using a coin or a screwdriver When turned the lid should rise from the compartment Care should be taken not to damage any of the parts Use a large enough coin screwdriver in order not to damage the lid 3 Remove the battery compartment lid with your fingers Do not use sharp metal objects as they might damage the O ring or the sealing surfaces 4 Carefully remove the battery from underneath the battery retainer contact The battery can be removed by inserting a screwdriver under the battery and moving the battery with your finger Be careful not to damage the electrical contacts or the sealing surface Check for any traces of flooding or other damage In case of a leak or any other damage bring the dive computer to an authorized SUUNTO dealer or distributor for check and repair 5 Remove the old O ring from the battery compartment lid 6 Check the condition ofthe old O ring a defective O ring may indicate sealing or other problems Dispose the old O ring and battery compartment lid even if they seem to be in good condition 65 7 Check that the battery compartment surfaces are clean Clean with soft cloth if necessary 8 Gently insert the new battery
41. morning AM or afternoon PM 6 After you have set the daily alarm press the M button to save the settings and to return to the Setting Mode SET 40 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 To set the downtimer 1 In the Setting Mode press S three 3 times to select the Timer Setting Mode Fig 4 8 2 Wait two seconds until the Timer Setting Mode activates automatically The SET mode and DT seg ments are displayed 3 Press S to change the selection in the following sequence gt minutes gt seconds gt alarm repeat When the minutes and seconds are selected blink ing press to decrease and to increase the value 4 After the downtimer time selection the downtimer alarm repeat is selected The alarm repeat function begins a new countdown after the previous one and signals every time when the downtimer begins a new countdown SUUNTO Fig 4 8 Timer Setting Mode Fig 4 9 Downtimer time and alarm repeat are selected 4l Fig 4 10 Dive Setting Mode FREE Fig 4 11 Set Gauge Free mode Enable disable status blinks 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 SET
42. ms 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 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 My Suunto section afterwards After the registration you will 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 60 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 comes first have your D3 serviced by an authorized dealer or distributor This service will include a general operational check replacement of the battery and a water resistance check a
43. n in the lower right corner of the display Fig 3 5 e the dive time or e the current time 29 Fig 3 18 Diving display Present depth is 10 2m Dive timer shows 27 minutes and 18 seconds Temperature and dive time are shown in the bottom window 30 3 3 3 BASIC DIVE DATA 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 e inthe center window a dive timer which can be reset by the diver the maximum depth during this dive in me ters ft indicated as MAX or the tempera ture in C F in the lower left corner the elapsed dive time in minutes indicated as DIVE TIME or the current time indi cated as TIME in the lower right corner 3 34 ASCENT RATE INDICATOR ASCENT RATE The ascent rate is shown graphically Fig 3 19 along m min 10 12 the left side of the display as follows es 8 10 6 8 TABLE 3 2 ASCENT RATE INDICATOR A 4 lt 6 Ascent Rate Indicator The equivalent ascent speed Fig 3 19 Ascent Rate Indicator No segments Below 4 m min 13 ft min The segments indicate the speed One segment 4 6 m min 13 20 ft min of the ascent Two segments 6 8 m min 20 26 ft min Three segments 8 10 m min
44. n to select the desired display option Next time when you enter the timekeeping display the D3 will show the 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 To set the time and date refer to chapter 4 1 Setting Time Date and Dual Time When diving the dive entry time and date is regis tered in the Logbook Memory Remember always to check before diving that the time and date are cor rectly set especially when traveling to different time zones 2 4 2 STOPWATCH TIMER UP The Stopwatch function is entered by pressing the S button when the time keeping display is shown The text TIMEr UP at the bottom and the mode indicator TIME on the left side of the display indicate that you have entered the Stopwatch TIMEr UP func tion Fig 2 6 The stopwatch of the D3 lets you measure elapsed time split times and the times of two runners The range of the stopwatch is 9 hours 59 minutes 59 9 seconds Fig 2 7 When the range is exceeded the Fig 2 6 The Stopwatch function is indicated by the TIMEr UP text and a mode indicator Fig 2 7 The Stopwatch displays hours minutes and seconds 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 foll
45. nd if needed replacement of the seals buttons or display The service requires special tools and training It is advisable to contact an authorized SUUNTO dealer or distributor for this service Do not attempt to do any service that you are not sure about how to do Should moisture appear inside the D3 have it checked immediately by your SUUNTO dealer or distributor Should you detect scratches cracks or other such flaws on the display that may impair its durability have it replaced immediately by your SUUNTO dealer or distributor Check the bars holding the strap and the buckle for flaws If necessary have them replaced immediately by your SUUNTO dealer or distribu tor Wash and rinse the unit in fresh water after every use 61 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 finish e Store your D3 in a dry place when you are not using it The D3 will display a battery symbol as a warning when the power gets too low When this happens the D3 should not be used until the battery has been replaced see chapter 3 1 2 Do not fasten the strap of your D3 too tightly You should be able to insert your finger between the strap and your wrist Use the
46. ows Elapsed time measurement Split time measurement Times of two runners Star QE Stat Slat WA CE Stop Split Split time of the first runner CE Restart Split release CE Stop t Stop Stop e Split release time of the second runner Clear Clear clear Diving with the D3 or performing data transfer will stop the stopwatch However it is possible to use stopwatch function when diving if both the GAUGE and the FREE diving modes are disabled set to OFF see chapter 4 4 In dive mode the stopwatch cannot be operated 2 4 5 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 mode See Chapter 4 3 Timer Settings Use the and buttons as in the TIMEr Up function When the countdown finishes the watch gives three beeps and returns to showing the pre set time Fig 2 9 If the downtimer has been set for a continuous countdown the watch begins a new countdown after the previous one automatically Diving with the D3 or performing data transfer will stop the downtimer However it is possible to use downtimer function normally ifthe GAUGE and the FREE diving modes are disabled set to OFF see chapter
47. r dive log and profiles can easily be printed The PC Interface software can be used for educational and demonstration purposes for planning dives as well as for keep ing complete record of your dive history with the D3 The data transfer is carried out using the water contact of the D3 The following data is transferred to the PC depth profile of the dive dive time preceding surface interval time dive number type of dive gauge free temperature at the beginning ofthe dive maximum depth and end of the dive dive entry time year month day and time additional dive information e g SLOW violations Bookmarks Sur faced Mark dive computer serial number personal 30 character information 55 SUUNTO Fig 5 11 Data Transfer and PC Interface 56 It is also possible to manually add comments and other personal information to the PC based dive data files The SUUNTO PC Interface package comes complete with the interface unit the software on CD ROM and an instruction manual To enter the Data Transfer Mode 1 In the Memory Mode MEM press S three 3 times to select the Data Transfer Mode The TR PC text appears at the bottom of the display to indicate the selected mode Fig 5 11 2 Wait two seconds until the Data Transfer Mode activates automatically NOTE While in the Data Transfer Mode the water contact is used only for the data transfer and when connecting the contact by submerging it the
48. r from 0 to 80 m 262 ft at 20 C 68 F complying with prEN 13319 Depth display range 0 99 9 m 300 ft Resolution 0 1 m 1 ft Temperature display Resolution 1 C 1 5 F Display range 20 50 C 4 122 F Accuracy 2 C 3 6 F within 20 minutes of temperature change 67 Calendar Clock e Accuracy 15 s month at 20 C 68 F e 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 Profile Memory e Recording interval in Gauge mode adjustable to 10 20 30 or 60 sec onds records the maximum depth of each interval e Recording interval in Free mode seconds Memory capacity Free Mode Gauge Mode Recording interval ls 10s 20s 30s 60s Memory 2h 18h 36h 54h 108h Depth accuracy 0 3 m 1 ft Dive time accuracy recording interval 68 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 storage time shelf life Up to 18 months Replacement Every 18 months or more often dependin
49. rademarks of SUUNTO All rights are reserved Patents have been issued or applied for one or several features of this product CE The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC di rective 89 336 EEC The SUUNTO dive instruments fulfill all the required EU directives FIOH Laajaniityntie 1 FIN 01620 Vantaa Finland notified body no 0430 has 1 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 first See chapter 6 PrEN 13319 PrEN 13319 Diving accessories Depth gauges and combined depth and time measuring devices Functional and safety requirements test methods is a Eu ropean diving depth gauge standard draft The D3 is designed to comply with this draft standard ISO 9001 SUUNTO Oy s Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be according to the ISO 9001 in all SUUNTO Oy s operations Quality Certificate No 96 HEL AQ 220 SUUNTO Oy does not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this device Due to continuous product development the D3 is subject to change without notice WARNING 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
50. ranties expressed herein Suunto shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other incidental or consequential costs expenses or damage incurred by the purchase All warranties not stated herein are expressly disclaimed Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties of consequential damages so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty does not cover any representation or warranty made by dealers or representatives beyond the provisions of this warranty No dealer or representa tion is authorized to make any modifications to this warranty or to make any additional warranty Battery replacement is not covered by this warranty This Instruction Manual should be kept with your D3 Suunto s dive computers and wristop computers can be registered online at www suunto com Registering your unit makes it quicker and easier for us to help you if you ever need to send your product for servicing or if you need information about using your unit from our Global Help Desk 72 9 GLOSSARY Altitude dive Apnea Ascent rate ASC RATE Ascent time DAN DCI A dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m 1000 ft above sea level Absence of breathing Freedivers are apneic throughout the duration of their dive The speed at which the diver ascends toward the sur
51. rm limit gt dive time alarm minutes gt dive time alarm seconds 4 While the alarm status On OFF is selected blinking press or to change the status When the alarm status is On the depth alarm indicator symbol in the bottom right corner of the display indicates that the alarm is on Fig 4 13 Dive Alarm Setting Mode Fig 4 14 Dive Time Alarm Center window displays less than 5 minutes dive time 45 Fig 4 15 Dive Time Alarm Display when more than 5 minutes dive time left 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 ing press or to change the time If the time is less than five 5 minutes the dive time alarm seconds can also be set This feature can be used for freediving Fig 4 11 If the selected time is over 5 minutes no seconds are displayed Fig 4 15 7 After you have set the depth alarm press the M button to save the settings and to return to the Setting Mode SET 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 To set the new Unit Adjustments 1 Inthe Setting Mode SET pr
52. rs the Dive Mode auto matically To save the battery power you should de activate the water contact by cleaning it and or drying it with a soft towel Depth Sensor FINLAND Sar eR 1234567 Water Contacts Fig 2 2 The water contact and depth sensor Fig 2 3 Active water contact is indicated by the text AC 13 SUUNTO Fig 2 4 The Time Mode is indicated by the TIME text and a mode indicator 9 i3 i8 Fig 2 5 The timekeeping display a the date is displayed b the seconds are displayed 14 2 4 TIME MODE TIME The D3 has dual time calendar clock stopwatch downtimer and alarm clock functions The calendar clock and the stopwatch are operated in the Time Mode The mode is indicated by the TIME text and the mode indicator in the display Fig 2 4 The time dual time date downtimer and the daily alarm are set in the Setting Mode see chapter 4 2 4 4 TIMEKEEPING DISPLAY The timekeeping display is the primary display of the D3 Fig 2 5 When the Time Mode is entered from other modes the timekeeping display activates within two seconds if no button is operated In other modes except in the Diving or Stopwatch Modes if no button is operated within 5 minutes the D3 beeps and returns to the timekeeping display automatically Either the date a the seconds of the current time b or dual time c are shown on the bottom line of the timekeeping display Press the or butto
53. terval selected 43 4 4 2 SET FREE MODE To set the FREE Mode 1 In the Setting Mode press S four 4 times to select the Dive Setting Mode Fig 4 10 2 Wait 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 11 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 gt On OFF status gt GAUGE FREE Mode When the dive mode is selected blinking press or to change the mode to FREE 4 After you have set the FREE press the M button to save the settings and to return to the Setting Mode SET 44 4 5 DIVE ALARM SETTINGS DIVE AL You 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 To set the depth alarm 1 In the Setting Mode SET press S five 5 times to select the Dive Alarm Setting Mode Fig 4 13 2 Wait two seconds until the Dive Alarm Setting Mode activates automatically The alarm status On OFF starts to blink on the display Fig 4 14 3 Press S to change the selection in the following sequence gt On OFF status gt depth ala
54. the profile 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 registered To enter the Logbook Memory Mode 1 In the Memory Mode MEM press S to select the Logbook Memory Mode Fig 5 2 The LOG text appears at the bottom of the display to indicate the selected mode 2 Wait two seconds until the Logbook Memory Mode activates automatically For each dive there are four pages of logbook dive information 3 Press S to switch the display between Logbook display I II III and IV The data of the most recent dive is shown first The END text is displayed after the oldest and most recent dive Fig 5 7 SUUNTO Fig 5 2 Logbook Memory Mode QA Fig 5 3 Logbook Page I 49 Fig 5 4 Logbook Page II Main dive related data Fig 5 5 Logbook Page III Surface interval time average depth 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 maximum depth NOTE Due to lower resolution the read ing may differ from the maximum depth reading of the Dive History or surface d
55. 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 lubricated O ring are in good condition Be very careful not to get any dirt on the o ring or its sealing sur faces 10 Orient the lid properly and carefully press the lid onto the battery compart ment with your thumb while making sure that the O ring is not at any point protruding out on the edge Make sure that the lid is pressed completely down 11 Turn the battery compartment lid firmly but carefully clockwise until it snaps into its locked position 12 The dive computer should now active it s timekeeping mode and show time 18 00 6 00 PM and date SA 1 1 Activate the instrument Check that All display segments work The low battery warning is off The buzzer beeps and backlight works e All the settings are correct Reset if necessary 66 7 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 7 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Dimensions and weight Width 48 9 mm 1 92 in Height 54 8 mm 2 16 in Thickness 15 8 mm 0 62 in Weight 50 3 g 1 78 oz Depth Gauge Temperature compensated pressure sensor Salt water calibrated in fresh water the readings are about 3 smaller calibrated complying with prEN 13319 Maximum depth of operation 80 m 262 ft complying with prEN 13319 Accuracy 1 of full scale or bette

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