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Manual - minor fixes for the bottom sections of the manual
Nearly all done now! Signed-off-by: Tim Wootton <tim@tee-jay.demon.co.uk> Signed-off-by: Dirk Hohndel <dirk@hohndel.org>
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some remarks about the dive. _Subsurface_ can store much more information
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some remarks about the dive. _Subsurface_ can store much more information
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than this for each dive. In order to add a dive to a dive log, select _Log
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than this for each dive. In order to add a dive to a dive log, select _Log
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-> Add Dive_ from the Main Menu. The program then shows three panels to enter
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-> Add Dive_ from the Main Menu. The program then shows three panels to enter
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information for a dive: two tabs in the *Info* panel (*Dive Notes* and
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information for a dive: two tabs in the *Dive Info* panel (*Dive Notes* and
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*Equipment*), as well as the *profile* panel that displays a graphical profile
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*Equipment*), as well as the *Dive Profile* panel that displays a graphical profile
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of each dive. These panels are respectively marked [red]#A#, [red]#B# and
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of each dive. These panels are respectively marked [red]#A#, [red]#B# and
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[red]#C#
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[red]#C#
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in the figure below. Each of these tabs will now be explained for data entry.
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in the figure below. Each of these tabs will now be explained for data entry.
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Normally, in the dive list, minimal information is included in the trip title.
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Normally, in the dive list, minimal information is included in the trip title.
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More information about a trip can be added by selecting its trip title from
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More information about a trip can be added by selecting its trip title from
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the *Dive list*. This shows a *Trip Notes* tab in the *Dive Notes* panel. Here
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the *Dive List*. This shows a *Trip Notes* tab in the *Dive Notes* panel. Here
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users can add or edit information about the date/time, the trip location and any
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users can add or edit information about the date/time, the trip location and any
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other general comments about the trip as a whole (e.g. the dive company that was
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other general comments about the trip as a whole (e.g. the dive company that was
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dived with, the general weather and surface conditions during the trip, etc.).
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dived with, the general weather and surface conditions during the trip, etc.).
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image::images/Cloud.jpg["FIGURE: Dropbox folder",align="center"]
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image::images/Cloud.jpg["FIGURE: Dropbox folder",align="center"]
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Currently there are not costs involved for this service. In this
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Currently there are no costs involved for this service. In this
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case, one can store one's dive log on _Dropbox_ in a totally seamless way: a dive log in
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case, one can store one's dive log on _Dropbox_ in a totally seamless way: a dive log in
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one's _Dropbox_ folder can be opened and saved directly by _Subsurface_ and it can
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one's _Dropbox_ folder can be opened and saved directly by _Subsurface_ and it can
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be accessed from any place with Internet access. Dropbox (Windows, Mac
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be accessed from any place with Internet access. Dropbox (Windows, Mac
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[[S_Preferences]]
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[[S_Preferences]]
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== Setting user _Preferences_ for _Subsurface_
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== Setting user _Preferences_ for _Subsurface_
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There are several settings within _Subsurface_ that the users can specify. These
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There are several settings within _Subsurface_ that the user can specify. These
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are found when selecting _File->Preferences_. The settings are performed in
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are found when selecting _File->Preferences_. The settings are performed in
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four groups: *Defaults*, *Units*, *Graph*, *Language* and *Network*. All five sections
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five groups: *Defaults*, *Units*, *Graph*, *Language* and *Network*. All five sections
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operate on the same principles: the user must specify the settings the are to be changed, then
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operate on the same principles: the user must specify the settings that are to be changed, then
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these changes are saved using the *Apply* button. After applying all the new settings users can then
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these changes are saved using the *Apply* button. After applying all the new settings users can then
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leave the settings panel by selecting *OK*.
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leave the settings panel by selecting *OK*.
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with faster animation speed to the left, with a 0 value representing no animation
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with faster animation speed to the left, with a 0 value representing no animation
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at all.
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at all.
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** *Subsurface Webservice*: When one subscribes to the <<S_Companion,Subsurface web service>>, a very
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** *Subsurface web service*: When one subscribes to the <<S_Companion,Subsurface web service>>, a very
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long and hard-to-remember userID is issued. This is the place to save that userID. By
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long and hard-to-remember userID is issued. This is the place to save that userID. By
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checking the option _Save User ID locally?_, one ensures that a local copy of that userID
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checking the option _Save User ID locally?_, one ensures that a local copy of that userID
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is saved.
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is saved.
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volume, temperature and mass. By selecting the Metric or Imperial radio button
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volume, temperature and mass. By selecting the Metric or Imperial radio button
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at the top, users can specify that all units are in the chosen measurement system.
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at the top, users can specify that all units are in the chosen measurement system.
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Alternatively, if one selects the *Personalise* radio button, units can be selected
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Alternatively, if one selects the *Personalise* radio button, units can be selected
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independently, with some units in the metric system and other in the imperial.
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independently, with some units in the metric system and others in imperial.
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=== Graph
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=== Graph
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image::images/Pref3.jpg["FIGURE: Preferences Graph page",align="center"]
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image::images/Pref3.jpg["FIGURE: Preferences Graph page",align="center"]
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Preferences panel. If any of the graphs go above this threshold level, the graph is
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Preferences panel. If any of the graphs go above this threshold level, the graph is
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highlighted in red, indicating that the threshold has been exceeded.
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highlighted in red, indicating that the threshold has been exceeded.
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** _draw dive computer reported ceiling red_: This checkbox allows exactly what it says.
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** _Draw dive computer reported ceiling red_: This checkbox allows exactly what it says.
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Not all dive computers report ceiling values. If the dive computer does report it, it may differ
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Not all dive computers report ceiling values. If the dive computer does report it, it may differ
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from the ceilings calculated by _Subsurface_. This is because of the different algorithms and gradient factors available for calculating ceilings, as well as the dynamic way that a
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from the ceilings calculated by _Subsurface_. This is because of the different algorithms and gradient factors available for calculating ceilings, as well as the dynamic way that a
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dive computer can calculate ceilings during a dive.
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dive computer can calculate ceilings during a dive.
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** _Show non-used cylinders in Equipment Tab_: This checkbox allows display of information about non-used cylinders when viewing the *Equipment Tab*. Conversely, if this box is un-checked, and any cylinders entered using the *Equipment Tab* are not used (e.g. there was no gas switch to such a cylinder), then these cylinders are omitted from that list.
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** _Show unused cylinders in Equipment Tab_: This checkbox allows display of information about unused cylinders when viewing the *Equipment Tab*. Conversely, if this box is not checked, and any cylinders entered using the *Equipment Tab* are not used (e.g. there was no gas switch to such a cylinder), then these cylinders are omitted from that list.
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** _show average depth_: Activating this checkbox causes _Subsurface_ to draw a red line across
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** _Show average depth_: Activating this checkbox causes _Subsurface_ to draw a red line across
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the dive profile, indicating the mean depth of the dive.
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the dive profile, indicating the mean depth of the dive.
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* *Misc*: *Gradient Factors:* Here users can set the _gradient factors_ used while diving. GF_Low is
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* *Misc*:
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** Gradient Factors:* Here users can set the _gradient factors_ used while diving. GF_Low is
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the gradient factor at depth and GF_High is used just below the surface.
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the gradient factor at depth and GF_High is used just below the surface.
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At intermediate depths gradient factors between GF_Low and GF_High are used.
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At intermediate depths gradient factors between GF_Low and GF_High are used.
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Gradient factors add conservatism to the nitrogen exposure during a dive, in a
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Gradient factors add conservatism to the nitrogen exposure during a dive, in a
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** link:http://www.rebreatherworld.com/general-and-new-to-rebreather-articles/5037-gradient-factors-for-dummies.html[Gradient factors for dummies, by Kevin Watts]
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** link:http://www.rebreatherworld.com/general-and-new-to-rebreather-articles/5037-gradient-factors-for-dummies.html[Gradient factors for dummies, by Kevin Watts]
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=== Language
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=== Language
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Choose a language that _Subsurface_ mus use.
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Choose a language that _Subsurface_ will use.
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image::images/Pref4.jpg["FIGURE: Preferences Language page",align="center"]
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undesirable users can uncheck this checkbox and pick a language / country
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undesirable users can uncheck this checkbox and pick a language / country
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combination from the list of included localizations. The _Filter_ text box allows
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combination from the list of included localizations. The _Filter_ text box allows
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one to list similar languages. For instance there are several system variants of English
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one to list similar languages. For instance there are several system variants of English
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or French.
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or French. This particular preference requires a restart of _Subsurface_ to take
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=== Network
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=== Network
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This panel facilitates communication between _Subsurface_ and data sources on the Internet.
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This panel facilitates communication between _Subsurface_ and data sources on the Internet.
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image::images/Pref5.jpg["FIGURE: Preferences Network page",align="center"]
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This important, for instance, when _Subsurface_ needs to communicate with Internet
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This is important, for instance, when _Subsurface_ needs to communicate with Internet
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services such as the <<S_Companion,__Subsurface Companion app_>> or data export/import
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services such as the <<S_Companion,_Subsurface Companion app_>> or data export/import
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from _Divelogs.de_. These Internet requirements are determined by one's type of
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from _Divelogs.de_. These Internet requirements are determined by one's type of
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connection to the Internet and by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) used.
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connection to the Internet and by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) used.
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One's ISP should provide the appropriate information.
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One's ISP should provide the appropriate information.
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- <<S_Group,_Auto Group_>> - Group the dives in the *Dive List* panel into dive
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- <<S_Group,_Auto Group_>> - Group the dives in the *Dive List* panel into dive
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trips.
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trips.
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- <<S_DeviceNames_,_Edit Device Names_ - Edit the names of dive computers to facilitate your logs.
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- <<S_DeviceNames_,_Edit Device Names_>> - Edit the names of dive computers to facilitate your logs.
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=== View
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=== View
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- <<S_ViewPanels,_All_>> - View the four main _Subsurface_ panels
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- <<S_ViewPanels,_All_>> - View the four main _Subsurface_ panels
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- <<S_ViewPanels,_Profile_>> - View only the *Dive Profile* panel.
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- <<S_ViewPanels,_Profile_>> - View only the *Dive Profile* panel.
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- <<S_ViewPanels,_Info_>> - View only the *Dive Notes* panel.
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- <<S_ViewPanels,_Info_>> - View only the *Dive Notes* panel.
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- <<S_ViewPanels,_Globe_>> - View only the *World Map* panel.
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- <<S_ViewPanels,_Globe_>> - View only the *World Map* panel.
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- _Yearly Statistics_ - Display summary statistics about dives during the last
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- _Yearly Statistics_ - Display summary statistics about dives during this and past
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year.
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- _Prev DC_ - Switch to next dive computer.
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- _Prev DC_ - Switch to next dive computer.
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- _Next DC_ - Switch to previous dive computer.
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- _Next DC_ - Switch to previous dive computer.
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- _Full Screen_ - Toggles Full Screen mode.
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- _Full Screen_ - Toggles Full Screen mode.
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correct device name (or mount point for the Uemis Zurich), or it will
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disable the device select drop down if no device name is needed at
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all. In the rare cases where this doesn't work, here are some
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instructions on ways to find out what the device name is:
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this COM port already. If not, enter it manually.
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this COM port already. If not, enter it manually.
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Note: If there are issues afterwards when downloading from the dive computer using
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other software, remove the existing pairing with the dive computer.
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.On MacOS:
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.On MacOS:
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