Suunto D6I User manual

User’s GUide
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SUUNTO D6i

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERS ................. 8
2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES .............................................. 9
3. SUUNTO USER INTERFACE ........................................................ 18
3.1. Navigating in the menus ......................................................... 19
3.2. Button symbols and functions ................................................... 21
4. GETTING STARTED .................................................................. 23
4.1. TIME mode settings .............................................................. 23
4.1.1. Setting the alarm ............................................................ 24
4.1.2. Setting the time .............................................................. 25
4.1.3. Setting the dual time ........................................................ 25
4.1.4. Setting the date .............................................................. 26
4.1.5. Setting the units ............................................................. 26
4.1.6. Setting the backlight ........................................................ 27
4.1.7. Setting the contrast ......................................................... 27
4.1.8. Setting the tones ............................................................ 28
4.2. Stopwatch ......................................................................... 28
4.3. AC water contacts ................................................................ 29
4.4. Learning how to use your compass ............................................ 30
4.4.1. Compass display ............................................................ 31
4.4.2. Locking a bearing ........................................................... 32
4.4.3. Compass settings ........................................................... 33
5. BEFORE DIVING ...................................................................... 37
5.1. The Suunto RGBM ............................................................... 37
5.2. Emergency ascents .............................................................. 38
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5.3. Dive computer limitations ........................................................ 39
5.4. Freediving ......................................................................... 39
5.5. Audible and visual alarms ....................................................... 40
5.6. Error conditions ................................................................... 45
5.7. Wireless transmission ............................................................ 45
5.7.1. Installing the wireless transmitter .......................................... 46
5.7.2. Pairing and code selection ................................................. 46
5.7.3. Transmitting data ............................................................ 49
5.8. DIVE mode settings .............................................................. 50
5.8.1. Setting the nitrox values ................................................... 52
5.8.2. Setting the personal/altitude adjustments ................................ 54
5.8.3. Setting the tank pressure pairing .......................................... 55
5.8.4. Setting the tank pressure alarm ........................................... 55
5.8.5. Setting the depth alarm ..................................................... 56
5.8.6. Setting the depth notify alarm (FREE mode) ............................. 56
5.8.7. Setting the dive-time alarm ................................................. 57
5.8.8. Setting the surface time notify alarm (FREE mode) ..................... 57
5.8.9. Setting the sample rate ..................................................... 58
5.8.10. Setting the deep stops .................................................... 58
5.8.11. Setting the units ............................................................ 59
5.9. Activation and pre-checks ....................................................... 59
5.9.1. Accessing DIVE mode ...................................................... 60
5.9.2. DIVE mode activation ....................................................... 60
5.9.3. Battery power indication .................................................... 63
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5.9.4. Diving at altitude ............................................................. 64
5.9.5. Personal adjustments ....................................................... 65
5.10. Safety Stops ..................................................................... 67
5.10.1. Recommended Safety Stops ............................................. 67
5.10.2. Mandatory Safety Stops .................................................. 68
5.11. Deep stops ....................................................................... 69
6. DIVING .................................................................................. 71
6.1. Diving in the AIR mode (DIVE Air) ............................................. 71
6.1.1. Basic dive data .............................................................. 72
6.1.2. Bookmark .................................................................... 73
6.1.3. Tank pressure data .......................................................... 74
6.1.4. Ascent rate indicator ........................................................ 76
6.1.5. Safety Stops ................................................................. 77
6.1.6. Stopwatch (Timer) ........................................................... 77
6.1.7. Decompression dives ....................................................... 77
6.2. Diving in NITROX mode (DIVE Nitrox) ......................................... 82
6.2.1. Before diving in the NITROX mode ....................................... 83
6.2.2. Oxygen displays ............................................................. 84
6.2.3. Oxygen limit fraction (OLF%) .............................................. 85
6.2.4. Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixes .......................... 86
6.3. Diving in the GAUGE mode (DIVE Gauge) ................................... 87
6.3.1. Day History .................................................................. 88
6.3.2. Free dive time limit .......................................................... 89
7. AFTER DIVING ......................................................................... 90
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7.1. Surface interval ................................................................... 90
7.2. Dive numbering ................................................................... 91
7.2.1. FREE Dive ................................................................... 92
7.3. Repetitive dive planning ......................................................... 92
7.4. Flying after diving ................................................................. 92
7.5. DIVE PLANNING mode (PLAN NoDec) ....................................... 93
7.5.1. Dive numbering shown during dive planning ............................ 95
7.6. MEMORY mode .................................................................. 96
7.6.1. Dive logbook (MEM Logbook) ............................................. 96
7.6.2. Dive history (MEM History) ................................................. 98
7.7. Suunto DM4 with Movescount ................................................. 100
7.8. Movescount ...................................................................... 101
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF MY SUUNTO DIVING COMPUTER ......... 104
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT ......................................................... 107
9.1. Wireless transmitter battery replacement .................................... 107
9.1.1. Transmitter battery kit ..................................................... 108
9.1.2. Required tools .............................................................. 108
9.1.3. Replacing the transmitter battery ........................................ 108
10. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................. 111
10.1. Technical specifications ....................................................... 111
10.2. RGBM ........................................................................... 114
10.2.1. Suunto RGBM adaptive decompression .............................. 115
10.2.2. No-decompression limits for air ......................................... 116
10.2.3. Altitude diving ............................................................. 119
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10.3. Oxygen exposure ............................................................. 119
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ...................................................... 121
11.1. Trademark ...................................................................... 121
11.2. Copyright ........................................................................ 121
11.3. Patent notice ................................................................... 121
12. DISCLAIMERS ...................................................................... 122
12.1. CE ............................................................................... 122
12.2. EN 13319 ....................................................................... 122
12.3. EN 250 / FIOH ................................................................. 122
13. SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................. 123
14. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE ...................................................... 125
GLOSSARY .............................................................................. 126
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1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERS
Suunto D6i wristop dive computer is designed to help you get the most out of your
diving.
With integrated digital compass and gas switching, Suunto D6i simplifies your diving
experience because all the information you need relating to depth, time, decompression
status, optional tank pressure, and direction is available on one easy-to-read screen.
The Suunto D6i User's Guide contains vitally important information which enables you
to become familiar with your Suunto wristop dive computer. To understand the use,
displays, and limitations of the instrument before using it, please read this user's guide
carefully, and save it for further reference. Note also that a glossary is included at the
back of the user's guide to help you understand dive-specific terminology.
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2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
Throughout this user's guide, important safety icons are displayed. Three classifications
are used to separate these icons 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 device
NOTE is used to emphasize important information
Before you go on to read the user's guide itself, it is extremely important that you read
the following warnings. These warnings are intended to maximize your safety while
using Suunto D6i and must not be ignored.
WARNING YOU MUST READ the leaflet and user guide for your dive com-
puter. Failure to do so may lead to improper use, serious injury
or death.
WARNING ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY OCCUR
WHEN PRODUCT IS IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EVEN THOUGH
OUR PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
IN SUCH EVENT, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT
A DOCTOR.
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WARNING NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE! Suunto dive computers are
intended for recreational use only. The demands of commercial
or professional diving may expose the diver to depths and condi-
tions that tend to increase the risk of decompression illness (DCI).
Therefore, Suunto strongly recommends that the device not be
used for any commercial or professional diving activities.
WARNING ONLY DIVERS TRAINED IN PROPER USE OF SCUBA DIVING
EQUIPMENT SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER! 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.
WARNING THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS
(DCI) FOR ANY DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW THE
DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DIVE TABLES OR A DIVE
COMPUTER. NO PROCEDURE, DIVE COMPUTER OR DIVE
TABLE WILL PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF DCI OR OXYGEN
TOXICITY! An individual’s physiological make up can vary from
day to day. The dive computer cannot account for these variations.
You are strongly advised to remain well within the exposure limits
provided by the instrument to minimize the risk of DCI. As an
added measure of safety, you should consult a physician regarding
your fitness before diving.
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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! Exposure
to greater depths increases the risk of oxygen toxicity and decom-
pression illness.
WARNING DIVES WITH REQUIRED DECOMPRESSION STOPS ARE NOT
RECOMMENDED. YOU SHOULD ASCEND AND BEGIN DE-
COMPRESSION IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE DIVE COMPUTER
SHOWS YOU THAT A DECOMPRESSION STOP IS REQUIRED!
Note the blinking ASC TIME symbol and the upward pointing ar-
row.
WARNING USE BACK-UP INSTRUMENTS! Ensure 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 the dive computer.
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, the device has not
run out of battery power, and that the oxygen, altitude, personal,
and Safety/Deep Stop are correct.
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