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diff --git a/Documentation/user-manual.txt b/Documentation/user-manual.txt index 9daacc03a..cc5e66cf2 100644 --- a/Documentation/user-manual.txt +++ b/Documentation/user-manual.txt @@ -176,13 +176,14 @@ explicit deco stop. This feature allows dive computers to offer longer Import New Dives from your Dive Computer --------------------------------------- -Before you start fiddling around with your dive computer, note that -there are dive computers 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 Vyper does not recharge through the USB connection. Please -consult the manual of your dive computer if you are unsure if it will -be recharged when connected to the USB port. +[NOTE] +Some dive computers consume more power when they are in their +PC-Communication mode. **This could drain your battery**. We therefore +recommend that you check if your dive computer is recharging when +connected to the USB port of a PC. The Suunto Vyper for example does +not recharge through the USB connection. Please consult the manual of +your dive computer if you are unsure if it will recharge or drain its +batteries while connected to the USB port. Now it is time to hook up your dive computer to your PC: @@ -191,8 +192,10 @@ Now it is time to hook up your dive computer to your PC: * On Linux this means you need to have the correct kernel module loaded. Most distributions will do this automatically for you. Make sure you have read/write permissions to that - port. On Ubuntu that could mean you should do 'sudo adduser - [your_username] dialout'. + port. On Ubuntu that could mean you should run the command + following command in a terminal window: + + sudo adduser [your_username] dialout * On Windows, the OS should offer to download the correct driver when you connect your dive computer to the USB port. @@ -203,7 +206,8 @@ Now it is time to hook up your dive computer to your PC: http://www.silabs.com/support/pages/support.aspx?ProductFamily=USB+Bridges (see further hints in <<AppendixB,Appendix B>>) - - Connect your interface cable to a free USB port + - Connect your interface cable to a free USB port (or setup the Infrared + or Bluetooth connection as described later in this manual) - Put your dive computer into PC Communication mode. (For 'Suunto Vyper', press Mode - 1 Memory - 3 TR-PC) (You should consult the manual of your specific dive computer for your brand and type) @@ -235,7 +239,7 @@ distribution that you use. On Fedora it usually is '/var/run/media/<your_username>/UEMISSDA'. In all cases Subsurface should suggest the correct location in the drop down list. -So once you have selected this as device name you can download the +Once you have selected this as device name you can download the dives from the Uemis Zurich. One technical issue with the Uemis Zurich download implementation (this is a firmware limitation, not a Subsurface issue) is that you cannot download more than about 40-50 @@ -275,6 +279,8 @@ The drop down box should find all connected dive computers. .On Linux: +Try the following: + - Disconnect your USB cable of your dive computer - Open a terminal - Type the command: 'dmesg' and press enter |