User guide

Chapter 2
Using the NiTek X
Summary
This chapter provides topics about using, setting, and
understanding each of the modes and options of the NiTek X.
Content
Getting started • 10
Accessing display modes and screens • 11
Button operation • 11
Surface mode • 12
Entering surface mode from another
mode • 13
Time display and set mode • 14
Setting the time and date • 15
Dive Option Set and Display Mode • 16
Using Computer Mode • 16
Setting PO2 Setpoints • 19
Setting Mix1 - Mix7 gas percentages • 20
Setting the Maximum Depth Alarm • 21
Setting the Dive Time Alarm • 22
Setting Conservatism/Gradient Factor • 23
Setting the Computer for Metric or Imperial
operation • 24
Setting the Dive Profile Sampling Rate • 24
Setting for Fresh or Salt Water use • 25
Setting Screen Contrast • 26
Setting Backlighting • 26
Understanding Default Mode • 27
Plan Mode • 28
Computer Mode • 30
Primary underwater screen • 30
Second underwater screen • 32
Changing gas mixes underwater • 33
Changing setpoints underwater • 34
Warnings while in diving mode • 35
Log Mode • 41
Profile Mode • 43
OXY Mode • 45
PC Transfer Mode • 48
Surface Mode (upon surfacing from a dive) • 49
Altitude Operation • 51