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When programming the instrument for the correct altitude, you need to select the correct Altitude Adjustment settings according to Table 5.5, Altitude Adjustment settings. The dive computer will adjust its mathematical model according to the entered altitude setting, giving shorter
Table 5.5. Altitude Adjustment settings
Alt. adjustment value | Altitude range |
A0 | 0 - 300 m / 0 - 1000 ft |
A1 | 300 - 1500 m / 1000 - 5000 ft |
A2 | 1500 - 3000 m / 5000 - 10 000 ft |
NOTE | Section 5.8.5. Setting the personal/altitude adjustments describes |
| how the Altitude value is set. |
WARNING | Traveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a change |
| in the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is recom- |
| mended that you acclimatize to the new altitude by waiting at |
| least three hours before diving. |
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