I just got one of these And I got a few questions. How do I get the backlight to come on. I push the button on the right but nothing happens. The backlight comes on when the Unit get turned on but only for about 2 seconds. I also don't get the FLY or the SAT screen, but I do believe I won't get those 'til after a completed dive correct?
Aeris Atmos 2 Question
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CHUD
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I agree, it's crazy to try and dive a computer without reading the manual yourself. It shouldn't be too hard to figure out and you just might learn some important features or warnings on useage. While in the middle of a dive is not the time to wonder what that little graphic means.
You can set how long the back light stays on when you press the button - either 3 seconds, 7 seconds... or not at all. Makes sure you are set for either 3 or 7, then you have to be in dive mode. Problem with the older computers, is if the button got pressed - it would backlight, and on your trip to Cayman, if it shifted in your dive bag, and hit the button - by the time the plane landed the backlight had drained the batteries - so now it only backlights in dive mode.
CHUD
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Kaiser:
Actually, I didn't. Most people who post these types of questions haven't bothered to read the manual, which is why I answered as I did. I apologize for my flip reply and I'm glad Larry answered it for you.
Kaiser:
Did you buy the PC download kit as well? Does anybody own the pc download kit for this computer? Is it possible to whip up a creative download mechanism for it like the one for the Suunto? Otherwise it costs $140 or so. It is just a usb connection. Would it be possible to just stick any usb cable, like the ones used for digital cameras? Once downloaded to the pc, it should be easy to develop a software program to interpret and display the data.
I have the atmos 2, it is alot to get used to, keep going through the setting menus it gets easier.
And the download cable is only $75.
http://www.leisurepro.com/Catalog.a...CategoryID=976&Context=974&Filter=1=329&6=393
Good luck and learn, to bad the manual is in micro print, even on their website.
David
And the download cable is only $75.
http://www.leisurepro.com/Catalog.a...CategoryID=976&Context=974&Filter=1=329&6=393
Good luck and learn, to bad the manual is in micro print, even on their website.
David
Iwander:
We sell the Downloader for the Atmos 2 for $75.
You can't just make a USB cable, as the cable has a chip in it - it's doing some of the translation. Perhaps to make it so people can't make their own cables... perhaps to keep the computer smaller...
But yes, we carry the cables, and the software is a free download from diveaeris.com.
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