Dacor DARWIN, User Manual

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DARWIN DIVE COMPUTER
Congratulations. The dive computer which you have
purchased is the result of the latest DACOR
technology, and has been designed to ensure
maximum safety, efficiency, reliability and long life.
This computer is further enhanced by certain
innovative features, which place it at the top of the
DACOR product range.
Operating modes: "Air", "Nitrox", "Bottom Time".
"Bottom Time" with seconds display.
Optical port for uploading data to a PC.
Increased Logbook capacity (approximately 38
hours of profiles, with points at 20 sec
intervals).
Timer-controlled or permanent backlighting.
In this manual you will discover all the other
functions that make DARWIN one of the most
complete computers available on the market today.
You will find all the instructions for learning how
to use the DARWIN computer and its functions.
DACOR thanks you for your choice and urges you
to always practice safe and responsible diving.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND
SAFETY RULES
Important:
Any critical information or warnings that might
affect the performance or result in the injury of
the technician, COMPUTER DARWIN owner, or other
persons are highlighted with the following
symbols:
Before diving, make sure you have read and
understood the entire instruction manual.
!
WARNING
Do not dive if the instrument display
seems anomalous or unclear.
!
WARNING
Before the dive, check that the units of
measurement have been set correctly.
Incorrect settings might cause confusion
resulting in underwater behavior errors.
!
WARNING
In addition to the dive computer, also
use a depth gauge, a submersible
pressure gauge, a timer or watch, and
dive tables.
!
WARNING
The dive computer cannot prevent
possible decompression problems.
The dive computer cannot take into
account the physical conditions of the
individual diver, which may vary from one
day to the next.
For your safety, have a general medical
check-up before undertaking a dive.
!
WARNING
The DARWIN computer is designed
exclusively for recreational sports use
and not for professional applications.
!
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
!
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
!
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
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