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FREE DIVE MODE
When FREE (Free Dive Mode) is selected as the Operating Mode, the VT3 will operate as
a Digital Depth Gauge with select features.
Nitrogen loading is calculated based upon a default FO2 of AIR and the amount remain-
ing during 24 hours is carried over between FREE and NORM Operating Modes.
FREE Mode Alarms and their Set Points are independent of those for NORM and GAUG
Mode, and they cannot be silenced.
• To access the FREE SURF MAIN screen while NORM GAUG MAIN is displayed (if no
GAUG Dive has been conducted, depress the M button for 2 seconds.
• To select FREE as the Operating Mode to be used, press/release the M button while
the graphic FREE is flashing. FREE stops flashing and FREE Mode is selected.
NORM SURF > GAUG SURF > FREE SURF MAIN
FREE SURF MAIN DISPLAY,
information includes (Fig. 104) -
> Graphic FREE alternating with the Altitude Level graphic SEA
(or EL 2 through EL7) or graphic WET (if wet).
> Battery icon if an VT3 Low Battery Warning Condition exists,
flashing if Too Low.
> 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
up to 59:59, then hr:min).
Fig. 104 - FREE SURF MAIN
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