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FREE DIVE MODE
When FREE (Free Dive Mode) is selected as the Operating Mode, the ATOM will operate
as a Digital Depth Gauge with select features. Nitrogen loading is calculated based upon
a default FO2 of AIR and the amount remaining during 24 hours is carried over between
FREE and NORM Operating Modes.
To access FREE Operating Mode while Watch MAIN TIME is displayed, press the M
button 3 times (2 seconds each time), or while the GAUG SURF MAIN screen is
displayed (and no GAUG dive was made), press the M button 1 time for 2 seconds.
The graphic FREE will flash indicating that FREE can be selected as the Operating
Dive Mode.
To select FREE for diving, press/release the M button while the FREE graphic is
flashing. When the graphic becomes solid, FREE Mode is selected for the type of
dives to be conducted.
MAIN TIME > NORM SURF > GAUG SURF > FREE SURF
FREE SURF MAIN DISPLAY,
information includes (Fig. 125) -
> Graphic FREE alternating with the Altitude Level graphic SEA
(or EL 2 through EL7) or graphic WET, each 3 seconds On then
1/4 second Off.
> Battery icon if an ATOM Low Battery Warning Condition
exists, flashing if Too L o w.
> Graphic tot - with symbol DIVE and accumulated Total number
of repetitive FREE Dives conducted in that series.
> Symbols TIME and SURF and Surface Interval Time (min:sec to
59:59, then hr:min).
Fig. 125 - FREE SURF MAIN