Operation Manual
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FREE DIVE MODE
When Free Dive Mode is selected as the operating mode, the Element II will operate with
select features. Nitrogen loading is calculated based on a default FO2 of Air and the
amount remaining during 24 hours is carried over between FREE and NORM modes.
• To access Free Dive Operating mode while viewing the Gauge Surface Main screen
(no Gauge dive was made), press the M button 1 time for 2 seconds.
• The graphic FRE will flash indicating that it can be selected as the operating mode.
• To select it, press and release the M button momentarily (< 2 sec). The graphic
becomes solid and Free mode is selected for the dives to be conducted.
NORM SURF >> GAUG SURF >> FREE SURF
Free Surface Main, information includes (Fig. 81) -
> Graphic FRE
> Graphic tot with Total number of repetitive Free dives
conducted in that series with # icon (below)
> Surface Interval after the most recent dive (min:sec to 59:59,
then hr:min) with clock/wave icon (above next to FRE)
> Battery icon if a Low Battery condition exists
• Press and release the A button momentarily (< 2 sec) to
access the Free Surface ALT 1 screen, then again ALT 2.
• Depress the A button for 2 seconds to access the FREE CDT
(Count Down Timer) Status screen.
Fig. 81 - FREE SURF MAIN