SUUNTO SPYDER - Manual (Page 28)

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Contamination or invisible marine growth may
create an unwanted electric current between the
water contact and the case. This may cause
problems with the water contact: the Dive Mode
may activate on its own, Spyder does not return
to the time keeping display automatically, or the
ACW-text remains on display. It is therefore im-
portant that the Spyder is carefully washed in
fresh water after the day’s diving is completed.
The contact can be cleaned with a soft pencil eraser.
4.2 BEFORE DIVING
4.2.1 Activation, Prechecks and Battery
Warning
The Spyder is always ready for diving and will
activate if submerged. However, it is necessary
to turn on the Dive Mode before diving to check
the altitude or personal adjustment settings, bat-
tery warning, etc. This is done by pressing the
button or either by immersing the Spyder
in at least 0.45 m [1.5 ft] depth for 5 seconds.
The Dive Mode is indicated by the DIVE text
and mode indicator on the right side of the dis-
play (Fig. 4.3). Next, all display elements will
Fig. 4.3 Startup I. The Dive
Mode is indicated by the DIVE
text and mode indicator.