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SUUNTO D4F
USER GUIDE
2021-06-29

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  • Page 1 SUUNTO D4F USER GUIDE 2021-06-29...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Suunto D4f 1. Safety................................4 2. Getting started.............................. 6 2.1. Display states and views.........................6 2.2. Set up..............................6 2.3. Icons..............................6 3. Features................................8 3.1. Activation and pre-checks......................8 3.2. Alarms, warnings and notifications....................8 3.3. Apnea timer............................9 3.4. Backlight............................10 3.5. Battery indicators..........................11 3.6.
  • Page 3 Suunto D4f 5.4. Patent notice...........................22 5.5. International Limited Warranty....................22 5.6. Copyright............................23...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and limitations of your dive instruments. If you have any questions about this manual or the dive computer, contact your Suunto dealer before diving with the dive computer. Always remember that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR...
  • Page 5 WARNING: Do not use Suunto USB Cable in areas where flammable gases are present. Doing so may cause an explosion. WARNING: Do not disassemble or remodel Suunto USB Cable in any way. Doing so may cause an electric shock or fire.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    [DOWN] and [UP] . 2.2. Set up To get the most out of your Suunto D4f, take some time to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the modes and settings. Make absolutely sure you have it set up as you want before getting into the water.
  • Page 7 Suunto D4f Icon Description Daily alarm Dive alarm No-fly Low battery Active water contact...
  • Page 8: Features

    1.2 m (4 ft). However, you should switch to dive mode before diving to check battery condition, the display and so on. Each time your Suunto D4f enters dive mode, a series of automatic checks are performed. All graphical display elements are turned ON, and the backlight and the beep are activated. Then the battery level is checked.
  • Page 9: Apnea Timer

    Interpretation Ascending Start ascending Descending Start descending Suunto D4f displays information during the alarm breaks in order to save battery life. Low priority alarms: Alarm type Alarm reason Low priority alarm, repeated twice. Defined maximum depth or the maximum depth of the device exceeded.
  • Page 10: Backlight

    Suunto D4f START TIMER 1:00 12:00 Apena 15: 0 0 1. 1 2 TH TIME 2. Keep [DOWN] pressed to enter apnea timer settings. 3. Adjust the ventilation time with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [SELECT] . 4. Adjust the increment time with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [SELECT] .
  • Page 11: Battery Indicators

    Suunto D4f 3.5. Battery indicators Temperature or internal oxidation can affect the battery voltage. If you store your Suunto D4f for a long period or use it in cold temperatures, the low battery warning may appear even though the battery has enough capacity.
  • Page 12: Dual Time

    5. Press [MODE] to exit. 3.6.5. Alarm clock Suunto D4f has a daily alarm which can be set to activate once, on weekdays or every day. When the daily alarm activates, the screen blinks and the alarm sounds for 60 seconds. Press any button to stop the alarm.
  • Page 13: Dive History

    Acknowledge the alarm by pressing any button. 3.9. Dive history Suunto D4f has a detailed logbook and dive history available in memory mode. The logbook contains a sophisticated dive profile for each recorded dive. The time between each data point saved in the log is based on the configurable sample rate (see 3.12. Sample rate).
  • Page 14: Dive Numbering

    Within each series, the dives are given numbers. The first dive of the series is DIVE 1, the second DIVE 2, and so on. 3.10. Dive modes Suunto D4f has the following dive modes: Free: for free diving • Off: turns dive mode off completely; the dive computer does not automatically switch the •...
  • Page 15: Free Mode

    3.10.1.2. Surface countdown timer While freediving, you can use the surface countdown timer to help you prepare yourself for you next dive. Suunto D4f starts the countdown as soon as you reach 1.2 m (4 ft). To set the surface countdown timer: 1.
  • Page 16: Dive Time Alarm

    Suunto D4f 3. Press [DOWN] or [UP] to toggle the timer on and confirm with [SELECT] . 4. Adjust the countdown duration with [DOWN] or [UP] and conform with [SELECT] . 5. Press [MODE] to exit. 3.11. Dive time alarm The dive time alarm can be activated and used for several purposes to add to your diving safety.
  • Page 17: Surface And No-Fly Time

    To access further information about your surface and no-fly times, enter dive mode. Suunto D4f shows the time since you surfaced in the Surf t. field. The airplane symbol indicates that you should not fly. The countdown until you will be safe to fly is shown in the No Fly field.
  • Page 18: Water Contact

    The water contact is located on the side of the case. When submerged, the water contact poles are connected by the conductivity of the water. Suunto D4f switches to dive state when water is detected and the depth gauge senses water pressure at 1.2 m (4 ft).
  • Page 19: Care And Support

    Keep the water contact and depth sensors areas on the sides of the watch clean using fresh water and a soft brush, such as a toothbrush. Never try to open the case of the dive computer. Have your Suunto D4f serviced every two years by an authorized Suunto service center.
  • Page 20: Battery Replacement

    Suunto D4f 4.3. Battery replacement Suunto D4f displays a battery symbol as a warning when the power gets too low. When this happens, your Suunto D4f should not be used for diving until the battery has been replaced. Contact an authorized Suunto service center for battery replacement. It is imperative that the change is made in a proper manner to avoid any leakage of water into the battery compartment or computer.
  • Page 21: Reference

    Suunto D4f 5. Reference 5.1. Technical specifications Dimensions and weight Length: 50 mm (1.97 in) • Width: 50 mm (1.97 in) • Height: 16.0 mm (0.61 in) • Weight: 85 g (3.0 oz) • Operating conditions Water resistance: 100 m (328 ft) (complying with ISO 6425) •...
  • Page 22: Compliance

    EN13319 is a European diving depth gauge standard. Suunto dive computers are designed to comply with this standard. 5.3. Trademark Suunto D4f, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 5.4. Patent notice This product is protected by pending patent applications and their corresponding national rights: US 5,845,235.
  • Page 23: Exclusions And Limitations

    Suunto knew of the likelihood of such damages. Suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service.
  • Page 24 Suunto D4f Suunto Oy. This document and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of clients to obtain knowledge and information regarding the operation of Suunto products. Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy.
  • Page 25 Suunto D4f Index AC symbol............ 18 Icon..............6 Activation............8 indicators............11 Alarm............. 12 Logbook............13 Alarms............. 8 Memory mode..........13 Apnea timer........... 9 Modes............6 , 14 Battery........... 11 , 20 No-fly time............ 17 care..............19 Notifications..........8 change modes..........6 pre-checks.............
  • Page 26 SUUNTO CUSTOMER SUPPORT www.suunto.com/support www.suunto.com/register Manufacturer: Suunto Oy Tammiston kauppatie 7 A, FI-01510 Vantaa FINLAND © Suunto Oy 06/2021 Suunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy. All Rights reserved.

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