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Documentation: update "Import New Dives..."

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Signed-off-by: Dirk Hohndel <dirk@hohndel.org>
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@ -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