en SUUNTO ELEMENTUM AQUA USER GUIDE
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Functions: _Time, date, alarm _Backlight _Auto dive mode _Depth, max. depth _Dive time _Surface time _Water temperature _Number of dives _Log: last 14 dives GETTING STARTED Thank you for choosing Suunto Elementum Aqua, a digital sports watch for diving. To get started: 1. Press any button to activate the watch. 2. Keep [A] pressed to enter settings. The active setting blinks on the display. 3. Rotate [A] to change the value. 4. Press [A] to accept the change and move to the next setting.
SETTINGS 1. In time mode, keep [A] pressed to enter/exit settings. 2. Rotate [A] to change the values. 3. Press [A] to accept the change and to move to the next setting. 4. Press [B] or keep [A] pressed to exit. BACKLIGHT Keep [B] pressed to activate the backlight in time mode and press [B] to activate backlight in dive mode. TIME/DIVE • Press [B] to toggle between time/dive mode. • Suunto Elementum Aqua switches automatically to dive mode when it is in contact with water and reaches a depth more than 0.
MEMORY 1. In time mode, rotate [A] to enter memory. 2. Rotate [A] upwards/downwards to browse the dive logs. 3. Press [A] to switch between the first and second view of the dive log. 4. Press [B] to exit. BUTTON LOCK Press [A] and [B] at the same time in any mode to activate/open the button lock.
1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.1 Changing general settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.2 Using alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information. 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.
replace the need for proper diving training. Insufficient or improper training may cause diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death. 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.
2 GETTING STARTED There are two modes in Suunto Elementum Aqua: TIME and DIVE mode. In TIME mode the watch functions as a normal watch. DIVE mode includes diving related functions. Switch between TIME and DIVE mode by pressing [B]. The device switches automatically to DIVE mode when in contact with water. Change the settings of your Suunto Elementum Aqua in SETTINGS. View your diving logs in MEMORY. 2.1 Changing general settings To change the general settings: 1.
en TIP: You can exit SETTINGS at any time by keeping [A] pressed or by pressing [B]. You can change the following general settings on your Suunto Elementum Aqua: ● alarm: on/off ● alarm time: hours and minutes ● time format: 12h/24h ● time: hours, minutes, and seconds ● date format: d/m or m/d ● date: year, month, day ● depth format: m/ft 2.2 Using alarm Set the alarm on/off and the alarm time in SETTINGS. When the alarm is on, is shown on the display.
2.3 Using button lock The button lock can be activated in both modes. To activate the button lock: 1. Press [A] and [B] at the same time. When the button lock is activated, only the backlight works. 2. To open the button lock, press [A] and [B] at the same time. 2.4 Activating backlight The backlight can be activated in both modes. Keep [B] pressed to activate the backlight. In DIVE mode you can activate the backlight by pressing [A] or [B] once. The backlight stays activated for 5 s.
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.
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. The symbol on the display indicates water contact.
3.3 During diving en 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) 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.
NOTE: The minimum time for a dive log is 15 s: shorter logs are not saved. When MEMORY is full, a new log replaces the oldest log. NOTE: The maximum surface time shown in the counter is 48 hours. After that, the counter is reset in addition to the dive time and max. depth of your last dive. The surface time is not saved into the memory of the device. 3.5 Viewing diving logs To view your diving logs: 1. In TIME mode, rotate [A] to enter MEMORY. The latest diving log is shown first. 2.
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. The log information is divided into two views.
4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Handle the unit with care – do not knock or drop it. Under normal circumstances, the unit will not require servicing. 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.
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5.2 Trademark Suunto Elementum Aqua, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 5.3 Copyright Copyright © Suunto Oy 2008. All rights reserved. Suunto, Suunto product names, their logos and other Suunto brand trademarks and names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy.
5.5 Disposal of device en 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 representative.
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.
Warranty Period The Warranty Period starts at the date of retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser. The Warranty Period varies depending on the Product you have purchased and are the following: a. Two (2) years for the wristop computers, diving computers, precision instruments and watches b. Ten (10) years for the marine compasses c.
downloaded in the Product, or whether included during installment, assembly, shipping or at any other time in the delivery chain or otherwise and in any way acquired by you; 3. defects or alleged defects caused by the fact that the Product was used with, or connected to, any product, accessory, software and/or service not manufactured or supplied by Suunto, or was used otherwise than for its intended use; 4. replaceable batteries. This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if: 1.
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.
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