Oceanic VT 3, Operating Manual

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OPERATING MODE STRUCTURE
The M button is used to access 3 operating Modes (Fig. 1) that
include NORM (Normal Air/Nitrox Dive Computer), GAUG
(Digital Gauge Mode), and FREE (Free Dive Mode).
The screens of the Main Modes and Sub Modes will remain on
display until a button is pressed to access another screen or
Mode, activate a sequence, or for 2 minutes if no button is
pressed.
When Wet Activation is set On, the VT3 will enter the selected
Dive Mode upon descent to 5 FT (feet) /1.5 M (meters), regard-
less of what surface screen is displayed at the time.
WARNING: When Wet Activation is set OFF, the
VT3 must be activated by push button prior to
the first dive of a new series. Commencing a
dive will not activate Dive Mode unless Wet
Activation is set ON or the unit is activated.
Entering Settings and Plan Mode are available in NORM SURF
Mode which also allows access to Battery/Transmitter Status,
Fly, Desat, Log, and History Modes. Tank Pressure is displayed
if a Transmitter is active and Linked with the VT3.
Fig. 1 - Operating Modes
NORM (Normal Air/Nitrox)
FREE (Mode)
GAUG (Digital Gauge Mode)