Page 2 - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE; SUUNTO; ft
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SUUNTO Present DepthMaximum DepthAverage Depth in LogbookFast Ascent Warning(SLOW)AC Indicator Bar Graph:- Ascent Rate- Battery Power- Mode Indicator Diver Attention Symbol TemperatureMaximum DepthMode TextOxygen Percentage in NitroxModeWeek DayTimer Hours and Minutes Low Batte...
Page 5 - a diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death.; WARNING; replace the need for proper diving training. Insuf; WARNING; and a maximum PO
3 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 limi- tations of the instrument because any confusion resulti...
Page 6 - to Dive mode from Data Transfer mode.; diving depending on your diving activity.
4 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 ...
Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 8 1.1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................... 8 1.1.1. Emergency Ascents ....................................................
Page 13 - GETTING ACQUAINTED; FREE
11 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 ...
Page 15 - CONTACTS; Water or moisture build-up around the wa-
13 Fig. 2.2. The water contact and depth sensor. FR E E A C S Fig. 2.3. Active water contact is indicated by the text AC. 2.3. WATER CONTACTS The D3 is automatically activated when sub merged in water. This function is made possible by the use of water contacts. The water contacts consist of the PC-...
Page 20 - DIVING WITH THE D3; nd that the D3 is easy to use and read. Each
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...
Page 23 - notice of impending need to change the battery.; Display
21 notice of impending need to change the battery. The Battery Power Indicator can be seen as the Dive Mode is activated. The electro luminescent 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...
Page 26 - le information
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 pro fi le information and an accurate 1 second sampling interval for the logbook pro fi le memory. The Free...
Page 31 - PRESETTING THE DISPLAYS IN THE GAUGE
29 - buttons to increase and decrease the O 2 % level. The corresponding MOD is shown on the display. 5.While the PO 2 level is selected, press the + and - to increase and decrease the PO 2 level. Pressing S again returns to O 2 % selection. 6. After you have calculated the Maximum Operating Depth, ...
Page 32 - BASIC DIVE DATA; • in the upper window, your present depth in
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...
Page 33 - ASCENT RATE INDICATOR; cantly above the allowed rate. The
31 3.3.4. ASCENT RATE INDICATOR The ascent rate is shown graphically (Fig.3.19) along the left side of the display as follows: TABLE 3.2. ASCENT RATE INDICATOR Fig. 3.19. Ascent Rate Indicator. The segments indicate the speed of the ascent. A C S ASCENT RATE (m/min) 10...12 8...10 6...<8 4...<...
Page 34 - Do not exceed the maximum ascent rate! Rapid; SURFACE INTERVAL AFTER
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 D...
Page 48 - After you have set the depth alarm, press the
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...
Page 50 - After diving in the gauge mode, the memory
48 5. MEMORY AND DATA TRANSFER [MEM] The memory functions for the D3 include the com-bined Logbook and Dive Pro fi le 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 un...
Page 60 - SUUNTOSPORTS.COM SECTIONS
58 SUUNTOSPORTS.COM SECTIONS SuuntoSports.com includes three sections with several functions. The following paragraphs describe only the basic functions of SuuntoSports.com. You can fi nd detailed descriptions of all the site functions and activities and step-by-step instructions for using them from...
Page 63 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
61 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. • Eve...
Page 69 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION; Dimensions and weight:
67 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 reading...
Page 70 - Free Mode
68 Calendar Clock: • Accuracy: ± 15 s /month (at 20ºC [68ºF]) • 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 Pro fi le Memory: • Recor...
Page 82 - DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE
80 Printed in Finland 03.2006 / Esa Print Oy / 160328 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 c...
Page 83 - MODES AND OPERATIONS; SELECT
MODES AND OPERATIONS SUUNTO modelightexit SELECT selectnext MODE
Page 86 - Made in Finland
www.suunto.com Made in Finland © Suunto Oy 06 / 2004, 03 / 2006