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authorGravatar Jacco van Koll <jacco.van.koll@gmail.com>2011-12-12 12:47:42 -0800
committerGravatar Dirk Hohndel <dirk@hohndel.org>2011-12-12 12:49:27 -0800
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Version 0.0.2 of user manual
Signed-off-by: Jacco van Koll <jacco.van.koll@gmail.com>
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@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Subsurface 1.2
User Manual
-Version 0.0.1
+Version 0.0.2
Autor documentation: Jacco van Koll
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ to Windows and Mac, but it clearly is a native Linux program first.
Right now, the program is under development and from version 1.1 it is
already very usable for divers with supported dive-computers.
+In this manual the Suunto Viper will be used for all examples.
2. Requirements
@@ -53,18 +54,53 @@ The screen is devided in 3 area's:
4. Import new dives
Before you start fiddeling around with your divecomputer, note that
-many divecomputers (for example, all the Suunto computers) consume
-more power when they are in the PC-Communication mode. This could
-drain your battery. Therefor, ensure yourself that you prepared the
-installation as mentioned in the build manual and that your
-divecomputer is compatible!
+there are divecomputers that consume more power when they are in the
+PC-Communication mode. This could drain your battery. Therefor, ensure
+if your computer is recharging when connecting to the USB port. The
+Suunto Viper does not recharge trough the USB connection. Please
+consult the manual of your divecomputer if you are unsure if it will
+be recharged when connected to the USB port.
-...
+Now it is time to hook up your divecomputer to your Linux system:
+ Connect your interface cable to your divecomputer
+ Connect your interface cable to a free USB port
+ Put your divecomputer into PC Communication mode. (For Suunto Viper, press Mode - 1 Memory - 3 TR-PC)
+ (You should consult the manual of your specific divecomputer for your brand and type)
+ Go in Subsurface to 'File - Import'
+ Within the popup, under Dive computer, choose your brand and type. Here we choose Suunto Vyper.
+ Change the devicename under which your interface is connected. Default is /dev/ttyUSB0
+ Click the 'OK' button.
-5. Load existing dive log
+ Now watch how your data is retrieved from your divecomputer!
+ Depending on your type of computer and/or number of dives, this
+ could take some time. Please be patient.
-...
+
+5. Viewing and completing your logs
+
+When all data from your divecomputer is transferred, you will see a
+listing of your dives in Area 3.
+
+An example:
+
+On Sunday Oct 23, 2011 you made a dive. In the log line of this dive, you see the following information:
+
+ #: 12 Dive number
+ Date: Sun, Oct 23, 2011 10:50 Date and time of your dive
+ *: Your rating (none at this time)
+ m: 12.8 Your maximum depth in meters
+ min: 31:20 Your dive-time in minutes and seconds
+ Deg. C: 13.0 Lowest water temperature during your dive
+ Cyl: Your used cylinder (none at this time)
+ O2%: air What type of mixture
+ SAC: SAC (none at this time)
+ Location: Where you performed your dive (empty)
+
+ As you can see, some information is already there because it is
+ retrieved from your divecomputer. Some information is waiting for
+ you to be added. By double clicking on this dive, you can view and
+ complete the log.
6. Edit the dive info
@@ -76,9 +112,10 @@ divecomputer is compatible!
8. Setting up preferences
-By using menu 'File - Preferences' you will be presented a popup with
-the 'Units'. You are free to choose what is your preference, with
-other words, use Metric or Imperial.
+Subsurface has the ability to modify the preferences you want. By
+using menu 'File - Preferences' you will be presented a popup with the
+'Units'. You are free to choose what is your preference, with other
+words, use Metric or Imperial.
You can set the following options:
Depth: Your diving depth in Meters or Feet