[. . . ] 21 en 3 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. TIP: - is used to give additional information or an alternative way of performing a task. Before you go on to read the manual itself, it is extremely important that you read the following warnings. [. . . ] The backlight stays activated for 5 s. 8 en NOTE: If you want to use the backlight in MEMORY or SETTINGS, activate it before entering them. NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight significantly reduces battery life. 9 3 DIVING WITH SUUNTO ELEMENTUM AQUA 3. 1 Before diving Before diving, check that: time and date are correctly set (if you have been traveling between different time zones). the battery level is not too low (see Section 4. 1 Battery replacement). the device displays the correct units of measurement (metric/imperial). 3. 2 Starting a dive Suunto Elementum Aqua switches into DIVE mode when it is in contact with water and reaches depth more than 0. 6 m. After you reach depth more than 1. 2 m, Suunto Elementum Aqua automatically starts recording your dive time. 10 3. 3 During diving During diving (depth more than 1. 2 m), the following information is displayed: dive time (first row) current depth (second row) maximum depth of the dive (bottom row) water temperature (outer rim) en 3. 4 Between dives When you reach depth less than 1. 2 m, the device saves the dive information (log) into MEMORY and starts to count surface time. In DIVE mode after the surface time counter has started, the following information is displayed: dive time of the last dive (first row) current depth when your depth is between 1. 2 m - 0. 3 m OR surface time when your depth is 0. 3 m or less (second row) maximum depth of the last dive (bottom row) Surface time is the time spent on surface between dives. Based on the time you have been on the surface, you can calculate how long you have to wait to safely dive again (until nitrogen has left your body). 11 NOTE: The minimum time for a dive log is 15 s: shorter logs are not saved. After that, the counter is reset in addition to the dive time and max. The surface time is not saved into the memory of the device. 3. 5 Viewing diving logs To view your diving logs: 1. Press [B] to exit MEMORY. 12 en The information on your diving logs is stored into MEMORY. Each log has its own memory slot that is shown as a segment on the outer rim on the display. In the first view (picture 2), the following information is shown: number of the dive of the day (first row) start time of the dive (second row) start date of the dive (bottom row) The second view (picture 3) shows the following information: dive time (first row) maximum depth (bottom row) NOTE: MEMORY stores up to 14 logs. After MEMORY is full, each new log replaces the oldest log. 13 4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Handle the unit with care ­ do not knock or drop it. After use, rinse it with fresh water, mild soap and carefully clean the housing with a moist soft cloth or chamois. If you need to adjust the metal bracelet length or replace the strap/bracelet, contact your nearest watch store to get the needed adjustments correctly done for you. NOTE: Do not use detergents or solvents of any kind as they might cause damage to the unit. Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy. While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied. This document content is subject to change at any time without notice. The latest version of this documentation can be downloaded at www. suunto. com. 5. 4 Patent notice This product is protected by pending patent applications. 16 5. 5 Disposal of device Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. If you wish, you may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative. en 17 6 WARRANTY SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR WRISTOP COMPUTERS, DIVING COMPUTERS, PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, WATCHES, MARINE COMPASSES AND FIELD COMPASSES This Limited Warranty is valid as of January 1st, 2008. [. . . ] These documents can be required for the access to Suunto warranty service. 20 Please access and review the online help resources available at www. suunto. com or referred to in the Product manual before seeking warranty service. If a claim under this Limited Warranty appears to be necessary, please return your wristop computer either through Suunto Service Request available at www. suunto. com or contact your local authorized Suunto retailer. For all other Products covered by this Limited Warranty, contact your local authorized Suunto retailer ­ for contact information please visit the Suunto website www. suunto. com or call the Suunto Help Desk +358 2 284 1160 (national or premium rates may apply) for further details and instructions how to bring your Product for Warranty Service. Please, use prepaid fright, when shipping your Product to your local authorized Suunto retailer. en Other important notices Please remember to take backup copies of all important content and data stored in your Product because content and data may be lost during repair or replacement of the Product. [. . . ]