1 before diving, Activation and prechecks – SUUNTO Stinger User Manual

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3.1 BEFORE DIVING

3.1.1. ACTIVATION AND PRECHECKS

The instrument can be activated by pressing the M

button or it will activate the scuba dive computer mode

(default) or freedive mode according the user selection,

if submerged deeper than 0.5 m (1.5 ft).
The chosen Dive Mode is indicated by the Air, EAN or

Free texts and mode indicator on the right side of the

display (Fig. 3.1.). Next, all display elements will turn

on showing mostly figure 8's and graphical elements

(Fig. 3.2.). A few seconds later the battery power

indicator is shown and the backlight and the buzzer are

activated (Fig. 3.3a.). Next, the screen will display the

mode dependent Ready display confirming that the

activation is complete (Fig. 3.4.).
At this time, perform your precheck making sure that:

•

the Stinger operates and provides a complete

display

•

the low battery indicator is not on

•

the instrument displays correct units

Fig. 3.3. Startup II. Battery power indicator.

a)

b)

c)

d)

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