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OPERATING MODES
As described previously, there are 3 Operating Modes -
• NORM - for Air or Nitrox SCUBA dives
• GAUG - for SCUBA dives with no Nitrogen/Oxygen calculations
• FREE - for breath hold dives with no SCUBA
SURFACE MODE
After activation and while the default Surface Main screen is displayed, depressing the M
button repeatedly (2 sec each time) steps through the operating mode Surface Main
screens.
• The operating mode selected (NORM, GAUG, or FREE) will remain on display for 2
hours until a dive is made or another operating mode is selected.
If a dive has been conducted within the past 24 hours, the SURF MAIN screen for that
mode will be displayed until changed.
At any time while operating in Surface Modes, the Element II will enter Dive Mode upon
descent to 5 FT (1.5 M) for 5 seconds.
The Element II will enter post dive Surface Mode following a dive upon ascent to 4 FT (1.2
M) for 1 second. The Surface Interval Time colon will flash during the first 10 minutes after
a NORM/GAUG dive, or first 1 minute after a FREE dive.
During the first 2 hours after a dive, the SURF MAIN screen (NORM, GAUG, or FREE)
remains on display.
