Water Contacts - Suunto D3 Instruction Manual

2.3.

WATER CONTACTS

The D3 is automatically activated when submerged
in water. This function is made possible by the use
of water contacts. The water contacts consist of
the PC-interface poles and the four push-buttons
of the D3 (Fig. 2.2). When the PC-interface poles
and one of the push-buttons are connected by the
conductivity of the water the Surface or Diving
Mode is automatically activated.
Contamination or dirt on the PC-interface poles
may prevent this automatic operation. It is, there-
fore, important that the poles are kept clean. The
poles can be cleaned with fresh water and a soft
brush (e.g. tooth brush).
NOTE: Water or moisture build-up around the
water contacts may cause the contact to activate
automatically. This can happen, e.g., when washing
your hands or sweating. If the water contact
activates in the Time Mode, an AC text will appear
on display (Fig. 2.3.), and it will be shown until the
water contact deactivates, or the D3 enters the
Dive Mode automatically. To save the battery
power, you should deactivate the water contact by
cleaning it and/or drying it with a soft towel.
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Fig. 2.2. The water contact and
depth sensor.
Fig. 2.3. Active water contact is
indicated by the text AC.
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