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NEMO APNEIST Puck User’s Guide Nemo Apneist dive computer

• TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEMO APNEIST DIVE COMPUTER 3 Logbook 8 QUICK START GUIDE 3 Logbook 8 TIME MODE DISPLAY 3 Logbook – DIVE N° 9 TIME MENU 3 Logbook – SESSION DATA 9 TIME MENU SETTINGS 3 Logbook – DIVE DATA 9 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 4 Logbook – PROFILE 9 MAIN MENU 4 PC MODE 9 "OFF" MODE 4 INTERFACING TO A PC 9 SWITCH-ON 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 DIVE MENU SETTINGS 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 10 SETTING THE DIVE PARAMETERS 4 MAINTENANCE 10 Set time 5 REPLACING THE BATTERY 10 ADJ TIME 5 REPLACING THE STRAP 10 ADJ ALARM 5 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 10 2nd Time 5 FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 10 Set Temp 6 WARRANTY 11 Set beep 6 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE 11 STOPWATCH 6 Time 6 PERSONALIZE DISPLAY 6 SHORTCUT TO SET TIME FUNCTIONS 6 SET DIVE 6 DATE (Fig. 20) 6 DIVE LOCK 7 ALARMS 7 ALARMS ON/OFF 7 MAX DIVE TIME 7 MAX DEPTH 7 SURFACE TIME (Fig 23) 7 AL DEPTH 7 Pre Dive 7 Dive 8 Surface Mode 8

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• NEMO APNEIST DIVE COMPUTER • QUICK START GUIDE

TIME MODE DISPLAY Your new NEMO Apneist Watch-Dive Computer is the result of the latest Mares technology, These first pages contain a quick guide to and has been designed to guarantee maximum getting started with your Nemo Apneist dive safety, efficiency, reliability and long life. It is computer. Thanks to the "easy access" system, simple and straightforward, making it ideal for you will be able to intuitively navigate the everyday use. many functions of the instrument. In fact, the In this manual you will find all the instructions buttons are used in the same way in every for its use. operating mode. Use the <+> button to advance Fig. 3 Mares thanks you for your choice and urges or the <-> button to go back, press Time: displays the time. If no button is pressed you to always practice safe and responsible to confirm a choice or press to quit the after a variable delay (which depends on the diving. operating mode. Press one of the buttons on function), Nemo Apneist automatically reverts your Nemo Apneist to switch it on. It will move to this mode. Enjoy! automatically to "time" mode (Fig. 1). Stopwatch: stopwatch timer function. Watchset: sets all the "land" functions of your No part of this document may be reproduced, Nemo Apneist, as described in the following transferred, distributed, or stored in any form pages. without the written permission of Mares S.p.A. Mares is a registered trademark of MARES NotE S.p.A. Other company and product names In the time environment, if the mentioned in this document may be brands wet contact is active, the following or registered trademarks of their respective icon appears on the display. To owners. preserve battery life, always be Mares adopts a policy of continuing careful to dry the contact. improvement, and therefore reserves the right to make changes and enhancements to any of the products described in this manual without Note notice. Press and hold down the + button for Under no circumstances shall Mares be held 2 seconds to activate the display backlight. responsible for any loss of data, irrespective of Fig. 1 the cause. In the center you can read the hour, minutes, and seconds, and the seconds will also be TIME MENU SETTINGS  WARNING displayed analogically around the crown. Watchset mode is used to set all the watch Under the hour, you'll see the "display bar" Before diving, make sure you have read ("Time") functions of your Nemo Apneist. (Fig. 1). and understood all parts of this manual. In this mode you can set the time and the Use the <+> or <-> buttons (Fig. 2) to view alarm. You can also enable and set up a additional information:  WARNING second time zone, which is useful when - the ; traveling, and select the units of measurement Before diving, make sure you have - the alarm; for temperature (°C or °F). Finally, in this correctly set the units of measurement. An - the second time; mode you can also set the audible alarms. incorrect setting may give rise to confusion - the date. All these different settings will be described during the dive, and hence to underwater in more detail subsequently. For now, we will behavior errors. only describe how to set the date and time of your new Nemo Apneist.  WARNING From the Time Menu, already described in the preceding page, press the <+> or <-> buttons Always check the battery power level until "Watchset" appears on the display bar. before starting the dive. Do not dive if the Press the button to accept the icon indicates that the battery is selection (Fig. 4). low. Replace the batteries. You are now in the Watchset menu.

 WARNING Do not dive if the readings on the instrument appear irregular or unclear. Fig. 2

 WARNING TIME MENU The Nemo Apneist dive computer is designed exclusively for recreational sports From Time mode, press the button use and not for professional applications. to access the "Time Menu", denoted by the "Time" message on the display bar.  WARNING Press the <+> or <-> buttons to view the contents of this menu (Fig. 3). The dive computer cannot take into Fig. 4 account the physical conditions of the individual diver, which may vary from Press the <+> or <-> buttons to view the one day to the next. For your safety, various items in this menu on the display bar have a general medical check-up before (Fig. 5). undertaking a dive.

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MAIN MENU

Your Nemo Apneist has three distinct Menu operating modes: Dive Menu, Time Menu and Main Menu (Fig. 8).

Fig. 8

In the previous sections you saw how to navigate the Time Menu. Now we will look at Fig. 5 the Main Menu, which provides the only link between the other two menu modes and the "Off" function (Fig. 9). SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

Press the <+> or <-> buttons until "adj time" appears on the display bar (Fig. 6), and then Fig. 10 press to accept the selection. Press again to accept this item as well. You are now in Set Dive – Data mode, which enables you to set all the general parameters of Fig. 9 the dive. Mares has very clearly distinguished the different operating modes in the Nemo Apneist SETTING THE DIVE PARAMETERS in order to maximize its ease of use, avoid In Set Dive – Data you can set the type of possible interpretation errors, and highlight water (which influences the accuracy of the different features depending on the situation. computer's depth readings) and the units of measurement. To ensure maximum accuracy, "OFF" MODE you need to set Nemo Apneist for either fresh water ("Fresh") or seawater ("Salt") (Fig. 11) From the Main Menu you can access Off Mode, depending on the dive location. which enables you to conserve battery power Fig. 6 when the instrument is not in use. You can now set the date and time (Fig. 7). SWITCH-ON

Simply press any button to switch on the Nemo Apneist. During start-up, Nemo Apneist performs a self-test of the system and display. This procedure lasts a few seconds. In Main Menu mode, select the "Off" item and the "TO OFF" message will appear on the display, together with the instrument serial number which is essential for the warranty (see warranty section).

DIVE MENU SETTINGS

Fig. 7 We'll conclude this quick guide by looking at how to set up Nemo Apneist for a dive. In fact, as you will see, the digits of the From Main Menu mode, press the <+> or <-> minutes start to blink. Use the <+> button buttons until "TO DIVE MODE" appears on the Fig. 11 to increase the value, or the <-> button to display. Press the button to accept this decrease. Press and release the button to item. You can do this by pressing the <+> or <-> change the value by one minute at a time, or This accesses the "Dive Menu". buttons. Remember to check this setting often, hold down the button for rapid increment or Using the <+> or <-> buttons you can view the especially if you use Nemo Apneist in different decrement. various menu items. Scroll until "SET DIVE" environments: lakes, sea, rivers, swimming After setting the minutes, press the appears on the display. pool. Press the button to save the button to set the hour, which is done in the This allows you to set both the operating mode water setting, and then go on to select either same way using the <+> or <-> buttons. Use of the computer for the dive (explained below) metric (meters and Celsius) or imperial (feet the same procedure to set the time format as well as the general dive parameters, which and Fahrenheit) units of measurement. Press (12h – 24h) and the date, beginning with the we will do now. and hold down the button for 2 seconds day, followed by the month, and finally the year. Press the button to accept the "SET to go back to Time Mode. After setting the year, press the button DIVE" item. The "DATA" message will now That's all for the quick guide! Read the full to save the changes made, after which Nemo appear on the display bar (Fig. 10). instruction booklet to learn more. Apneist automatically reverts to the Set Time Happy diving with Nemo Apneist! Menu. If you do not wish to make further adjustments, press and hold down for 2 seconds to go back to Time Mode.

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NotE Pressing during the settings cancels any changes made and reverts to the preceding value; pressing during the settings accepts the changes made and advances to the next parameter, or returns to the higher menu level.

• Set time

Set Time is used for setting all the information that appears on the instrument in Time Mode. Set Time comprises (Fig. 12): Fig. 14 Press the button again to access the function for setting the alarm time. If the alarm is turned on, Nemo Apneist will sound for one minute at the programmed time. Fig. 13 To silence the alarm, press any one of the buttons. In Set Time, press the <+> or <-> buttons until "Adj Time" appears on the display bar and press Note the button to accept the item. Nemo Apneist will automatically re- Use the <+> or <-> buttons to adjust the values. activate the alarm for the following day; to Press and release the button to change the avoid this, go back to SET TIME ALARM and value by one unit at a time, or hold down the set the alarm to "off". buttons to scroll. Press the button to save the changes made. As illustrated in the figures, you must first set Note the time, followed by the format, and finally The alarm function is disabled when Nemo the date. Apneist is in DIVE mode. The chosen time format will be used in all the Nemo Apneist operating modes: alarm, second NotE time zone, Logbook, dive, stopwatch. In Time Mode this icon indicates Note that the alarm is on.In Dive Mode, Fig. 12 Pressing during the settings cancels however, this icon indicates that Adj time: set the time, display, and date. any changes made and reverts to the the audible alarms are active. Alarm: set and turn on/off the alarm. preceding value; pressing during time: enable and set a second time zone. the settings accepts the changes made and Temp: select the units of measurement. advances to the next item or returns to the Beep: enable time signal. higher menu level. • 2nd Time As described in the chapter "Shortcut to Set Time Functions", to provide quicker access Nemo Apneist has two times for reference. to the settings the Set Time function can be ADJ ALARM This can be particularly useful when traveling called up directly from Time Mode. between different time zones (Fig. 15). The alarm refers to whichever time is on the ADJ TIME primary display; this means it can be used with As already described briefly in the quick guide, either the first or second time zone. the Adj Time menu is used for setting the The following paragraph explains how to date and time of the first time zone. It is also enable and set a second time zone. possible to choose the format for the primary time display (12h – 24h) (Fig. 13). Note The alarm time format (12h – 24h) depends on the selection made for the primary time display.

To set the alarm, access Set Time – Alarm and press the button to enable the alarm (the "ON" message will appear on the display bar) (Fig. 14).

Fig. 15

Note The format for the second time (12h-24h) will be the same as that chosen for the first one.

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To enable the second time zone, scroll to the • STOPWATCH button for 2 seconds. This will directly "Set Time – 2nd Time" item and then press the access the chosen setting. button (the "ON" message appears on The Time Menu also includes a stopwatch the display bar). Press the button again function ("Chrono"). to begin setting the second time, proceeding in Within this function, the <+> button is used for • SET DIVE the same way as for the first time. starting and stopping the clock. When it is enabled, the second time will appear The <-> button clears the time if pressed when SET DIVE MODE IS USED FOR PROGRAMMING on the primary time display. the stopwatch is halted, or records a split (lap) THE FOLLOWING PARAMETERS: time if pressed while the stopwatch is running. NotE DATA This icon appears in Time Mode The lap time is displayed for 10 seconds, meters – Celsius / feet – Fahrenheit to indicate that the second time together with a blinking "LAP" caption. During salt / freshwater is active. this time it is still possible to press the <-> button to record a new lap time, or press the DIVE LOCK <+> button to stop the clock (Fig. 18). Deactivation of the "DIVE" function, even at depth Set Temp ALARMS The Set Temp item in the Set Time menu Audible alarm for maximum dive time selects the units of measurement for Setting the maximum dive time temperature (degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit), Audible alarm for maximum dive depth by setting either metric or imperial units Setting the maximum dive depth (Fig. 16). Audible alarm for surface interval Setting the surface interval Audible alarm for depth intervals Setting the depth intervals

 WARNING Before diving, make sure you have read Fig. 18 and understood all parts of this manual. To exit the stopwatch function, first stop the clock, and then press the button. DATE (Fig. 20)

• Time

This is the normal display mode of the Nemo Fig. 16 Apneist. As briefly described in the quick guide, the <+> or <-> buttons can be used to view additional information: date, second Set beep time, alarm, temperature. These details are displayed for 10 seconds. The hourly signal settings refer only to the watch mode functions (Time) (Fig. 17). PERSONALIZE DISPLAY

The Nemo Apneist display can be personalized so that it shows one of the following additional details on the display bar: - date; - second time; To personalize the display, scroll to the desired additional item using the <+> or <-> buttons. Before the 10 seconds of display elapse, press the <-> button for 2 seconds (Fig. 19).

Fig. 20

Data mode is used for selecting the type of water (salt or fresh), which determines the Fig. 17 accuracy of the computer's depth reading, as well as the units of measurement (metric or SET HOURBEEP imperial). If the Hour Beep item is set to "ON", Nemo Fig. 19 To ensure maximum accuracy, you need to set Apneist will sound a short beep at the Nemo Apneist for either fresh water ("Fresh") beginning of every hour. or seawater ("Salt") as appropriate. Check this SHORTCUT TO SET TIME setting often, especially if you use the instrument FUNCTIONS in a variety of environments (lake, sea, swimming pool). To speed up the operations for setting the time, Press the button after the last item to date, second time, alarm and temperature, return to the SET DIVE menu. Nemo Apneist includes shortcuts to the "Watchset" menu. To use these shortcuts, simply press the <+> or <-> buttons to access the desired item. Before the 10 seconds of display elapse, press the

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ALARMS ON/OFF AL DEPTH Note Pressing during the settings cancels This parameter enables ("ON") or disables This alarms signals the depth intervals any changes made and reverts to the ("OFF") all the alarms. The alarms must be (Fig. 24). preceding value. enabled before they can be configured (Fig. 22). If enabled, Nemo Apneist issues an audible Pressing during the settings signal each time the depth is a accepts the changes made and advances whole number multiple of the programmed to the next item or returns to the higher increment. menu level. E.g. If the depth interval is 5m, Nemo Apneist will sound at 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, ..., 15 m,  WARNING 10 m and 5 m. Before diving, make sure you have correctly set the units of measurement. An incorrect setting may give rise to confusion during the dive, and hence to underwater behavior errors.

DIVE LOCK Fig. 24 DIVE LOCK makes it possible to deactivate the DIVE function of your Nemo Apneist, Note so that it will not activate even when taken Carefully read the Logbook chapter of this underwater. manual. Fig. 22 Use the <+> and <-> buttons to change the flashing setting from “NO” to "OK" (and vice versa). NotE Pre Dive To deactivate the DIVE functions, press In DIVE mode, this icon indicates when "OK" appears. that the alarms are active. This mode allows to check that If you don't want to deactivate the DIVE the following data are set correctly before function, press when "NO" appears. The parameters that can be programmed for beginning the dive: (Fig. 25) are: ALARMS • maximum dive time; • maximum depth; Nemo Apneist operates in working "sessions" • surface time; in order to help freedivers manage their • depth intervals. training better. The following diagram summarizes how Nemo Apneist manages MAX DIVE TIME information and alarms (Fig. 21.) This alarm monitors the maximum duration of the dive. If enabled, Nemo Apneist will sound an audible alarm when the dive time exceeds the programmed limit; the Dive Time indication on the display will start to blink. Fig. 25

MAX DEPTH • units of measurement (m-°C or ft-°F); • type of water (Salt, Fresh); Fig. 21 This alarm monitors the maximum depth of • alarm icons (if enabled); the dive. If enabled, Nemo Apneist will sound a • battery power level.  WARNING double audible alarm when the depth reaches the programmed limit; the depth indicated on The battery power level is shown graphically along The practice of freediving exposes divers the display will start to blink. the perimeter of the dial. to different from those associated If the indication drops below the "6 o'clock" with . The diver should be position (Fig. 26), it is advisable to replace aware of these risks and understand how SURFACE TIME (Fig 23) the battery immediately before diving in to avoid them. particularly cold water, or if a lengthy series of dives is planned. Do not dive if the residual battery charge is less than 25% (graphically  WARNING equivalent to one quarter of the dial). Do not practice freediving immediately after a compressed air or dive.

Note Press and hold down the + button for 2 seconds to activate the display backlight. Fig. 23 This alarm monitors the surface time. If The parameters that can be programmed for enabled, Nemo Apneist will sound an audible freediving are: alarm when the surface time exceeds the • activation of alarms; programmed limit; the Surf Time indication on • maximum dive time; the display will start to blink. • maximum depth; • surface time; • depth intervals. Fig. 26

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If the battery power indicator drops below the "2 o'clock" mark on the dial (Fig 27), the "low battery" icon will appear. In this case, the backlight function will be disabled.

Fig. 29 Fig. 32

• current depth (in "m" or "ft"); button: • duration of the dive in minutes and seconds; • temporarily displays (for 5 seconds) the dive parameter settings, just as they appear in Fig. 27 • alarm icons (if enabled); • temperature (in °C or in °F). Predive Mode. When the power indicator drops below the "1 In this mode, all the functions of the buttons Note o'clock" mark (Fig. 28), Nemo Apneist disables are disabled with the exception of the backlight Nemo Apneist stores only the profile of the the dive computer, and only the time function (press the <+> button for two seconds). last working session. remains active. Immediately replace the The working session will suspend battery to resume using it as a dive computer. Surface Mode automatically after 1 hour in surface mode from the last time a button was pressed or As soon as you return to the surface, Nemo when the button was pressed (see Apneist will enter Surface mode (Fig. 30). function of button in surface mode).

• Logbook

Logbook mode is used for viewing the details of past dives on the display. The dives are organized as in the pages of a "Logbook", with the number "1" assigned to the most recent Fig. 28 dive, "2" to the preceding dive and so forth, until the memory is full. If the memory is full, when the user dives again Note the oldest record is deleted to free up memory We advise that when diving you always put Fig. 30 for the new dive. Nemo Apneist into Predive mode. • Maximum capacity of approximately 300 dives. When passing the 1.2 meter (4 feet) In this mode, the details shown on the display • Nemo Apneist only stores the profile of dives threshold, Nemo Apneist will automatically are: of the last working session for a maximum switch to DIVE mode within one second, • maximum depth (in "m" or "ft"); of 120 minutes at 1 second intervals. regardless of its current mode. • surface time in minutes and seconds; • sequential number of the dive; In the event that the wet contact Note malfunctions, as for example due to • duration of the dive in minutes and seconds; • alarm icons (if enabled). For more extensive data storage, improper cleaning, there could be a delay management and viewing functionality, of up to 20 seconds in the switch to DIVE Pressing the <-> button displays (Fig. 31): use a PC with the IRIS optical interface mode. • temperature (in °C or in °F); (optional). Activating PRE-DIVE mode before diving • the primary time. ensures that Nemo Apneist will switch to DIVE mode within one second after Logbook descending past 1.2 meters (4 feet), even if the wet contact malfunctions. The first page of the Dive Logbook contains a summary history with the following information (Fig. 33): Dive • maximum depth reached; • longest logged dive (minutes and seconds); Regardless of the current status of Nemo • coldest logged temperature. Apneist, DIVE mode will be activated automatically within 1 second after passing the depth of 1.2 meters (4 feet) (See previous NOTE). The following dive data then appear on the Fig. 31 Nemo Apneist display (Fig. 29): The button: • exits Surface mode, ending the current work session. After pressing the ESC key, the diver must confirm the decision to end the working session by pressing (Fig. 32).

Fig. 33

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Press the button to access the details The following details are displayed: for each individual session (explained on the • maximum depth reached; following page). • time at the surface before the dive; Press the button to return to the • duration of the dive; preceding menu. • dive number. Press the button to return to the previous Logbook – DIVE N° menu. Press the button to display the dive When viewing the details of the individual profile. dives, these are numbered sequentially in reverse chronological order. The following data are displayed (Fig. 34): Logbook – PROFILE • sequential dive number; Fig. 36 In Profile mode it is possible to examine the • start date and time of the dive; profile points of a dive, spaced at 1 second Or intervals. Total dive time expressed in minutes (UNDERWATER) (Fig. 37): The data displayed are: • Current depth • Dive time (min: sec) (Fig. 39).

Fig. 34

Press the <+> or <-> buttons to advance from one dive to the next. Fig. 37 Press the button to view the details of the selected dive. Or Fig. 39 • coldest logged temperature. Press the button to return to the Press the <+> button once to advance to the Or preceding menu. next profile point, or hold it down to scroll • type of water (Salt, Fresh). forward. Note Press the button to return to the Press the <-> button once to return to the If the memory is full, when the user dives previous menu. previous profile point, or hold it down to scroll again the oldest session will be deleted to Press the button to access a menu backward. free up memory for the new dive. for viewing the principal data of the individual dives. Press the button to return to the previous menu. Note Logbook – SESSION DATA Press the button to return to the The Nemo Apneist only stores the profile Logbook menu. This mode displays the summary data for of the last session; if the diver changes the individual freediving session selected in the alarm settings during the time on Logbook Dive n° mode. the surface, Nemo Apneist will close • PC MODE The data displayed are (Fig. 35): the current session and open a new one • deepest logged depth during the session. (warning: in this case, even if all the dives take place in the same day, Nemo Apneist will delete the profiles of any dives INTERFACING TO A PC completed before making the changes to Using a special interface unit and a dedicated the settings). Windows software application, it is possible to transfer all the data from the Nemo Apneist Logbook to a personal computer. Logbook – DIVE DATA Nemo Apneist and the PC communicate This mode displays the summary data for optically. Use the special Iris interface unit the dives of a particular session selected in (optional), which converts the optical signals Logbook – Session – Data. To move between into electrical signals and vice versa (Fig. 40). the different dives (numbered in reverse Nemo Apneist has an infrared transmitter, chronological order), press the <+> or <-> located beneath the display at the "6 o'clock" Fig. 35 buttons (Fig. 38). position. During data transfer it is essential not to obstruct this area. Press <-> to choose to display: To begin uploading data from Nemo Apneist • number of dives done during the session; to the personal computer, select PC mode on • longest dive time. Nemo Apneist and then follow the instructions Or provided by the interface software installed on Average session depth the personal computer. Average surface time in the session Average depth of the dives in the session (Fig. 36):

Fig. 38

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MAINTENANCE Temperature measurement • Measurement range: -10/+50 °C (14/122 °F). Periodically, you should clean the wet contact • Measurement resolution: 1°C (1°F). area to prevent deposits of external agents • Measurement accuracy: ±2 °C (±4 °F). from compromising the proper operation of • Temperature display: Celsius (°C)/ Fahrenheit Nemo Apneist. Do not use chemical products; (°F). wiping with a soft cloth is sufficient. • Operating temperature: from -10 to +50 °C At the end of a dive (even in a swimming (14/122 °F). pool), or whenever Nemo Apneist has been • Storage temperature: from -20 to +70 °C submerged, wipe the surface of the sensor (-4/+158° °F). that detects contact with water. Battery After diving in seawater it is recommended • One 3V CR 2430 lithium battery. Fig. 40 that you rinse Nemo Apneist with fresh water to remove any salt residues. Mechanical characteristics • Case in AISI 316L stainless steel.  WARNING • Mineral glass: Sapphire coating on the glass • TROUBLESHOOTING for maximum resistance to scratches and The steel case and the mineral glass are abrasion. not immune to possible scratches caused • Strap in anti-allergic material. by improper use. • Steel buttons. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

D: When I replace the battery, will my Note Logbook dive data be lost? If you notice signs of moisture on the • FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS A: No. inner wall of the mineral glass, take Operating mode Q: What happens if I start a dive while Nemo your Nemo Apneist immediately to an Apneist is still in Time mode? authorized Mares service center. In any case, Mares declines responsibility for any Time A: Nemo Apneist constantly checks for • Watch. possible contact with the water. If it detects water seepage resulting from an incorrect battery replacement procedure. • Calendar. water, it remains in Time mode, but prepares • Second time. to switch to Dive mode once the diver • Alarm. descends past 1.2 m (4 ft). • Thermometer. Q: Where can I find the product serial REPLACING THE BATTERY • Stopwatch. number? • Time signal. A: From the main menu (refer to the quick  WARNING guide or the "Warranty" chapter). Dive Q: What is the purpose of "Off" mode? The battery may only be replaced by an • Free Dive. A: Switching Nemo Apneist to "Off" mode authorized Mares service center. • Logbook. when it is not in use prolongs the life of the • PC. battery. All the settings will still be retained,  WARNING and Time mode remains active. Q: If I already own the Iris interface, can I use Mares declines all responsibility in the Backlighting it with Nemo Apneist? event that the battery is NOT replaced at an • Timer-controlled 4 seconds. A: You need to check that the software authorized Mares service center. version supports the Nemo Apneist data format. If not, download the latest version Instructions for replacing the battery are Audible alarms from the web site. available in a separate document for use by • Low battery. Q: Sometimes the temperature indication is authorized Mares service centers. too high in time mode. Free Diving A: The thermometer was calibrated for use REPLACING THE STRAP • Duration of the dive. underwater. Out of the water, Nemo Apneist is • Max depth. affected by your body temperature. Therefore, The strap may only be replaced by an • Surface time. if you want a more accurate temperature authorized Mares service center. • Depth intervals. reading, we suggest that you take the Nemo Apneist off your wrist and leave it for a few Logbook minutes on a surface that is not influenced by • TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS • Logbook. other . • Dive data organized by sessions. Q: When I switch on Nemo Apneist, some Depth measurement • Statistical data for each dive. strange characters appear on the display. • Maximum displayed depth: 150 m (492 ft). • Dive profiles of the last session, maximum A: During start-up, Nemo Apneist performs • Measurement resolution: 120 minutes, with points at 1 second a self-test of the system and display. This - 10 cm (3.95 in) in the 0-100 m (0-328 ft) intervals. procedure lasts a few seconds. When this range; process is complete, Nemo Apneist switches - 1 m (3.28 ft) in the 100-150 m (328-492 ft) Pc Interface to Time mode. range. Optical. Q: In Off mode, in addition to the serial • Temperature compensation of the number, two small numbers are displayed measurement between -10 and +50 °C near the "3 o'clock" position. What are they? (14/122 °F). A: These numbers indicate the version of • Measurement accuracy from 0 to 80 m firmware installed. (0-262 ft): ±1% of full scale. Q: Every so often, two opposing arrows • Depth display: meters (m) / feet (ft). appear on the left of the display. What are • Manual fresh/seawater selection. they? • Difference between fresh/seawater: 2,5%. A: When lit, the two icons signal the activation of the wet contact.

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• WARRANTY

MARES products are guaranteed for a period of two years subject to the following limitations and conditions: • The warranty is non-transferable and applies strictly to the original purchaser. • MARES products are warranted free from defects in materials and workmanship: upon serious technical inspection, any components that are found to be defective will be replaced free of charge. • Mares S.p.A. declines all responsibility for accidents of any kind that result from tampering or incorrect use of its products.

VALIDATION OF THE WARRANTY To validate the warranty, the first purchaser must mail this certificate complete with the vendor's stamp to Mares S.p.A. within 10 days of the date of purchase. Any products returned for overhaul or repairs under warranty, or for any other reason, must be forwarded exclusively via the vendor and accompanied with a proof of purchase slip. Products travel at the risk of the sender.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS • Damage caused by water seepage resulting from improper use (e.g. dirty seal, battery compartment closed incorrectly, etc). • Rupture or scratching of the case, glass or strap as a result of violent impact or blows. • Damage resulting from excessive exposure to elevated or low temperatures.

HOW TO FIND THE PRODUCT CODE To display the product code, simply select the "OFF" item from the Main Menu. The instrument serial number will appear on the display bar. You should note this number on the warranty certificate inside the packaging. The serial number can also be found on the Nemo Apneist packaging.

• DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE

Dispose of this device as electronic waste. Do not throw it away with regular rubbish. If you prefer, you can return the device to your local Mares dealer.

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