Suunto D3 User Manual

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While the enable/disable status [On/OFF] is selected 
(blinking) press + or - to change the status. 

5. After setting the downtimer, press the M button to 
save the settings and return to setting mode.

In this mode you can select the type of dive mode to 
be used (Gauge or Free) or turn the dive modes OFF. 
If the dive modes are turned OFF, the dive computer 
functions are disabled, thus turning the D3 into a mere 
water resistant sportswatch.

NOTE: If the DIVE Mode is disabled (set to OFF), 
the instrument will not activate the selected diving 
mode (Gauge, Free) when submerged. Turning the 
dive modes OFF enables the use of stopwatch and 
downtimer functions underwater. 

To set the Gauge Mode:

1.  In the Setting Mode, press S four (4) times to select 
the Dive Setting Mode (Fig. 4.10.).

2. Wait two seconds until the Dive Setting Mode 
activates automatically. The enable/disable status 
[On/OFF] starts to blink on the display and the se-

Fig. 4.10. Dive Setting Mode.

Fig. 4.11. Set Gauge/Free mode. 
Enable/disable status blinks.