Oceanic VEO 1.0 Operating Manual - page 18

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ACTIVATION

WARNING:  If the unit is activated at elevations 

higher than 14,000 feet (4,267 meters), it will per-

form a diagnostic check and immediately shutdown.

To Activate the VEO 1.0, press and release the Button. 

•  The unit will enter Diagnostic mode (Fig. 12), displaying all 

segments of the LCD as 8's, followed by dashes (- -), then a 

countdown from 9 to 0.  The display and battery voltage to 

ensure that everything is within tolerance and functioning 

properly.  

•  After manual activation, it will also check the ambient baro-

metric pressure, and calibrate its present depth as zero.  

Beginning at elevations of 3,001 feet (916 meters), it will 

recalibrate depth and adjust calculations every 2,000 feet 

(610 meters). 

The VEO 1.0 will also automatically activate by water contact.  

This is accomplished by bridging the gap between contacts 

located on the button and case.    

If no dive is made within 2 hours after initial activation, the 

unit will automatically deactivate.  If the wet contacts are still 

bridged, the unit will reactivate. 

Fig.12-DiagnosticMode