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 ........................................................ 20
3.1. Navigating in the menus ......................................................... 21
3.2. Button symbols and functions ................................................... 23
4. GETTING STARTED .................................................................. 25
4.1. TIME mode settings .............................................................. 25
4.1.1. Setting the alarm ............................................................ 27
4.1.2. Setting the time .............................................................. 27
4.1.3. Setting the dual time ........................................................ 28
4.1.4. Setting the date .............................................................. 28
4.1.5. Setting the units ............................................................. 28
4.1.6. Setting the backlight ........................................................ 29
4.1.7. Setting the contrast ......................................................... 29
4.1.8. Setting the tones ............................................................ 30
4.2. Stopwatch ......................................................................... 30
4.3. AC water contacts ................................................................ 31
4.4. Learning how to use your compass ............................................ 32
4.4.1. Compass display ............................................................ 33
4.4.2. Locking a bearing ........................................................... 34
4.4.3. Compass settings ........................................................... 35
4.5. Apnea Timer ....................................................................... 38
5. BEFORE DIVING ...................................................................... 41
5.1. The Suunto RGBM ............................................................... 41
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5.2. Emergency ascents .............................................................. 42
5.3. Dive computer limitations ........................................................ 43
5.4. Freediving ......................................................................... 43
5.5. Audible and visual alarms ....................................................... 44
5.6. Error conditions ................................................................... 49
5.7. Wireless transmission ............................................................ 49
5.7.1. Installing the wireless transmitter .......................................... 50
5.7.2. Pairing and code selection ................................................. 50
5.7.3. Transmitting data ............................................................ 54
5.8. DIVE mode settings .............................................................. 56
5.8.1. Setting the nitrox values ................................................... 58
5.8.2. Setting the personal/altitude adjustments ................................ 60
5.8.3. Setting the tank pressure pairing .......................................... 60
5.8.4. Setting the tank pressure alarm ........................................... 61
5.8.5. Setting the depth alarm ..................................................... 61
5.8.6. Setting the depth notify alarm (FREE mode) ............................. 62
5.8.7. Setting the dive-time alarm ................................................. 62
5.8.8. Setting the surface time notify alarm (FREE mode) ..................... 63
5.8.9. Setting the sample rate ..................................................... 63
5.8.10. Setting the deep stops .................................................... 64
5.8.11. Setting the air time ......................................................... 65
5.8.12. Setting the units ............................................................ 65
5.9. Activation and pre-checks ....................................................... 65
5.9.1. Accessing DIVE mode ...................................................... 66
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5.9.2. DIVE mode activation ....................................................... 66
5.9.3. Battery power indication .................................................... 69
5.9.4. Diving at altitude ............................................................. 70
5.9.5. Personal adjustments ....................................................... 71
5.10. Safety Stops ..................................................................... 73
5.10.1. Recommended Safety Stops ............................................. 73
5.10.2. Mandatory Safety Stops .................................................. 74
5.11. Deep stops ....................................................................... 75
6. DIVING .................................................................................. 77
6.1. Diving in the AIR mode (DIVE Air) ............................................. 77
6.1.1. Basic dive data .............................................................. 78
6.1.2. Bookmark .................................................................... 79
6.1.3. Tank pressure data .......................................................... 80
6.1.4. Ascent rate indicator ........................................................ 82
6.1.5. Safety Stops ................................................................. 83
6.1.6. Stopwatch (Timer) ........................................................... 83
6.1.7. Decompression dives ....................................................... 84
6.2. Diving in NITROX mode (DIVE Nitrox) ......................................... 89
6.2.1. Before diving in the NITROX mode ....................................... 89
6.2.2. Oxygen displays ............................................................. 91
6.2.3. Oxygen limit fraction (OLF%) .............................................. 92
6.2.4. Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixes .......................... 93
6.3. Diving in the GAUGE mode (DIVE Gauge) ................................... 94
6.4. Diving in the FREE mode (DIVE Free) ........................................ 95
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6.4.1. Day History .................................................................. 96
6.4.2. Free dive time limit .......................................................... 97
7. AFTER DIVING ......................................................................... 98
7.1. Surface interval ................................................................... 98
7.2. Dive numbering ................................................................... 99
7.2.1. FREE Dive .................................................................. 100
7.3. Repetitive dive planning ........................................................ 100
7.4. Flying after diving ............................................................... 100
7.5. DIVE PLANNING mode (PLAN NoDec) ...................................... 101
7.5.1. Dive numbering shown during dive planning ........................... 103
7.6. MEMORY mode ................................................................. 104
7.6.1. Dive logbook (MEM Logbook) ............................................ 104
7.6.2. Dive history (MEM History) ............................................... 106
7.7. Suunto DM4 ..................................................................... 108
7.8. Movescount ...................................................................... 109
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF MY SUUNTO DIVING COMPUTER ......... 111
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT ......................................................... 114
9.1. Wireless transmitter battery replacement .................................... 114
9.1.1. Transmitter battery kit ..................................................... 115
9.1.2. Required tools .............................................................. 115
9.1.3. Replacing the transmitter battery ........................................ 115
10. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................. 117
10.1. Technical specifications ....................................................... 117
10.2. Suunto RGBM .................................................................. 121
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10.2.1. Suunto RGBM adaptive decompression .............................. 122
10.2.2. No-decompression limits for air ......................................... 123
10.2.3. Altitude diving ............................................................. 125
10.3. Oxygen exposure .............................................................. 126
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ...................................................... 127
11.1. Trademark ...................................................................... 127
11.2. Copyright ........................................................................ 127
11.3. Patent notice ................................................................... 127
12. DISCLAIMERS ...................................................................... 128
12.1. CE ............................................................................... 128
12.2. EN 13319 ....................................................................... 128
12.3. EN 250 / FIOH ................................................................. 128
13. SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................. 129
14. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE ...................................................... 131
GLOSSARY .............................................................................. 132
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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
computer. Failure to do so may lead to improper use, serious
injury or death.
WARNING ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR SKIN IRRITATIONS MAY OC-
CUR 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 com-
mercial or professional diving may expose the diver to depths
and conditions 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 train-
ing. Insufficient or improper training may cause a diver to
commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death.
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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 re-
main 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.
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 PO2
OF 1.4 BAR! Exposure to greater depths increases the risk
of oxygen toxicity and decompression illness.
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