Gauge Mode; Free Mode; Dive Planner - Suunto D5 User Manual

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NOTE: This feature is not enabled by default, it must be activated and creates an

additional step to the gas menu during the dive. It is only available if multiple gases are

selected for the dive mode.

To enable modifying gases, turn the feature on in the settings menu under Dive settings /

Parameters / Modify gases.

When enabled, during a multi-gas dive, you can add a new gas as well as select an existing

gas from the gas list to remove it.

3.12.2. Gauge Mode

With Gauge mode, you can use Suunto D5 as a bottom timer.

The timer in the center of the display shows dive time in minutes and seconds and activates

at the start of the dive. Gauge mode is a bottom timer only and thus includes no

decompression information or calculations.

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This functionality is not available yet.

Free dive mode to be detailed later.

3.12.3.1. Depth Notification

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This functionality is not available yet.

You can define up to five independent depth notifications for freediving, for example, to alert

you to start free falling or mouth filling. Each notification has a defined depth and can be

turned on or off.

When you reach the notification depth, the backlight blinks and the low priority audible alarm

sounds.

To define depth notifications:

Process to be added.

3.12.3.2. Surface Countdown Timer

While freediving, you can use the surface countdown timer to help you prepare yourself for

you next dive. Suunto D5 starts the countdown as soon as you reach 1.2 m (4 ft).

To set the surface countdown timer:

To be detailed.

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This functionality is not available yet.

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