Suunto D3 User manual

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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 importance.
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 trademarks
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
directive 89/336/EEC. The SUUNTO dive instruments fulfill all the required
EU directives.
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FIOH, Laajaniityntie 1, FIN-01620 Vantaa, Finland, notified body no.0430,
has 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 European 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.
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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 use,
displays and limitations 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
physiology 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 O2%and a maximum PO2of 1.4 bar settings.
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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
completely 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 recommended. 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 8
1.1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 8
1.1.1. Emergency Ascents ................................................................... 9
1.1.2. Freediving .................................................................................. 9
2. GETTING ACQUAINTED ...................................................................... 11
2.1. FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................... 1 1
2.2. PUSH BUTTONS .............................................................................. 1 1
2.3. WATER CONTACTS ....................................................................... 13
2.4. TIME MODE [TIME] ..................................................................... 1 4
2.4.1. Timekeeping Display ............................................................. 14
2.4.2. Stopwatch [TIMEr UP] ......................................................... 1 5
2.4.3 Downtimer [TIMEr d].................................................. ... 17
3. DIVING WITH THE D3 ......................................................................... 18
3.1 BEFORE DIVING ............................................................................... 1 9
3.1.1. Activation and Pre-checks ..................................................... 19
3.1.2. Battery Power Indicator and Low Battery Warning ........... 2 0
3.1.3. User Definable Functions and Alarms ................................... 2 2
3.1.3.1. Presetting Time Alarm ............................................. 2 3
3.1.3.2. Presetting Dive Alarms ............................................. 23
3.1.4. Bookmark Function................................................................ 2 3
3.2. FREEDIVING .................................................................................... 24
3.2.1 Before Diving in the Free Mode ........................................... 2 4
3.2.2 Presetting the Displays in the Free Mode..........................24
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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 ................................................................................ 28
3.3.1. Maximum Operating Depth Planner [MOD] ...................... 2 8
3.3.2. Presetting the Displays in the Gauge Mode ......................... 29
3.3.3. Basic Dive Data ....................................................................... 3 0
3.3.4. Ascent Rate Indicator ............................................................. 3 1
3.3.5. Surface Interval After a Gauge dive ...................................... 32
3.3.6. Dive Numbering ...................................................................... 33
3.3.7. Flying After Diving ................................................................. 3 4
3.4. AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS ................................................ 35
4. SETTING MODE [SET] .......................................................................... 3 7
4.1. SETTING TIME, DATE AND DUAL TIME [TIME ] ............... 3 7
4.2. DAILY ALARM SETTING [ALM] ................................................ 39
4.3. TIMER SETTINGS [TIMER D] ..................................................... 4 1
4.4. DIVE MODE SETTINGS [DIVE] ................................................... 42
4.4.1. Set Gauge Mode ....................................................................... 42
4.4.2. Set Free Mode .......................................................................... 4 4
4.5. DIVE ALARM SETTINGS [DIVE AL] .......................................... 45
4.6. UNIT ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS[AdJ] ........................................ 4 7
5. MEMORY AND DATA TRANSFER [MEM] ........................................ 48
5.1. LOGBOOK AND DIVE PROFILE MEMORY [LOG] .................. 49
5.2. DIVE HISTORY MEMORY [HIS] .................................................. 53
5.3. DATA TRANSFER AND PC-INTERFACE [TR-PC] ................... 55
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5.4. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM .................................................................. 57
6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 61
6.1. CARE OF YOUR D3 ........................................................................ 61
6.2. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 6 2
6.3. WATER RESISTANCE INSPECTION ........................................... 6 3
6.4. BATTERY REPLACEMENT ......................................................... 64
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................. 6 7
8. WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 7 1
9. GLOSSARY ............................................................................................... 73
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the SUUNTO D3 wristop freediving
computer. The D3 builds on the Suunto tradition of delivering feature-rich
dive computers, 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
• Maximum depth alarm
• Dive time alarm
• Choice of unit – Metric / Imperial
• 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
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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 executing sport
dives. It is not a substitute for certified scuba instruction or freediving training.
1.1.1. EMERGENCYASCENTS
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].
STEP 2: 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.
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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-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 and 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
physiology 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.
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2. GETTING ACQUAINTED
2.1. FUNCTIONS
The D3 wristop computer is a multipurpose dive instrument and a sport
watch featuring 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.
• To exit from a submode to a main mode press the mode button.
• To activate the electroluminescent backlight hold down the mode
button for more than two seconds or one second in the diving mode.
• 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
button.
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• To select the display in the Logbook Mode press the select button.
• 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
• 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.
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Fig. 2.2. The water contact and
depth sensor.
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Fig. 2.3. Active water contact is
indicated by the text AC.
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 of the push-buttons are connected by the
conductivity of the water the Surface or Diving
Mode is automatically activated.
Contamination or dirt on the PC-interface poles
may prevent this automatic operation. It is, there-
fore, important 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
water contacts may cause the contact to activate
automatically. 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 enters the
Dive Mode automatically. To save the battery
power, you should deactivate the water contact by
cleaning it and/or drying it with a soft towel.
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Fig. 2.4. The Time Mode is
indicated by the TIME text and
a mode indicator.
b)
c)
a)
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Fig. 2.5. The timekeeping display
a)the date is displayed
b)the seconds are displayed
c)the dual time is 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 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).
2.4.1. TIMEKEEPINGDISPLAY
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 dis-
play 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 - button to
select the desired display option. Next time when
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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
registered in the Logbook Memory. Remember
always to check before diving that the time and
date are correctly set, especially when traveling
to different time zones.
2.4.2. STOPWATCH [TIMER UP]
The Stopwatch function is entered by pressing the
Sbutton, 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] function (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
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Fig. 2.6. The Stopwatch function
is indicated by the TIMEr UP
text and a mode indicator.
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TIME
Fig. 2.7. The Stopwatch displays
hours, minutes and seconds.
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exceeded the computer watch gives a beep and returns to the time keeping
display automatically.
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 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.
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2.4.3 DOWNTIMER [TIMER D]
The downtimer function is entered by pressing
the Sbutton 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 indicate 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, if the GAUGE
and the FREE diving modes are disabled (set to
OFF, see chapter 4.4.) In dive mode the
downtimer cannot be operated.
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Fig. 2.8. The Downtimer of the
Stopwatch is indicated by the
TIMEr d text and a mode
indicator.
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TIME
Fig. 2.9. The Downtimer counts
down from a pre-set time and
the DT mode indicator flashes.
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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
instructions 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.
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m
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m
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MAX
ft
AVG
O2% PO2
Fig. 3.1. Gauge Dive Mode
selected.
Fig. 3.2. Free Dive Mode
selected.
Fig. 3.3. Startup I. All segments
shown.
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3.1 BEFORE DIVING
3.1.1. ACTIVATIONAND PRE-CHECKS
The instrument can be activated by pressing the
Mbutton or it will automatically activate
the gauge diving or freediving computer mode
according 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 and mode
indicator on the right side of the 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 seconds the battery power
indicator is shown and the backlight 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).
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a)
b)
c)
d)
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Fig. 3.4. Startup II. Battery Power Indicator.
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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 Definable Display Field
The D3 is now ready for diving.
NOTE: The surface interval time does not run
before the first dive.
After activation of the Dive Mode or after diving,
the D3 will automatically switch to show the time
keeping 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
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TIME
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DIVE TIMEMAX
m
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MAX TIME
m
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SURF TIME
DIVE
Fig. 3.6. Startup IV. Free mode.
Depth and dive time are zero.
Pressing +/- button activates
altrernate displays.
Fig. 3.5. Startup III. Surface
Mode (Gauge). Depth and dive
time are zero. Pressing +/-
button activates alternate dis-
play of maximum depth and
current time.
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