From 52bba5aad99bf41e9fb3f9d79c0143831d1902af Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jacco van Koll Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:47:42 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Version 0.0.2 of user manual Signed-off-by: Jacco van Koll --- Documentation/user-manual.txt | 61 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 49 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/Documentation/user-manual.txt b/Documentation/user-manual.txt index 7ba0d85..6d10299 100644 --- a/Documentation/user-manual.txt +++ b/Documentation/user-manual.txt @@ -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 -- 2.45.2