How to turn off Suunto Cobra

[highlandfarmwv]

I just got one and am at work and left the instruction book at home. I was playing with it and can't turn it off. Is that normal that it stays on even tho it hasn't been underwater yet? Thanks!

 

[Diver Dennis]

Yes, that is normal. It will turn off by itself. Welcome to the board!

 

[highlandfarmwv]

Thank you! I was worried about it using up the battery!

 

[AndyNZ]

Thank you! I was worried about it using up the battery!

I've been using my cobra for two years, averaging about 20 dives a month..... still not changed the battery, so I think you'll be fine...

 

[wedivebc]

Sometimes if I forget to rinse it after a dive my vytec will stay on for days. Fortunately I don't usually go too many days between dives and I am on my second battery in 4 years.

 

[MoonWrasse]

If the Cobra is like the Stinger, I believe as long as the water sensor isn't wet
the computer is still on but in a lower power consumption mode.

You might want to read the instruction manual as I'm sure this is covered.

 

[www.scubamazing.com]

yeah welcome to scuba board. I'm sure your computer will be fine. Congrats on the new purchase, I bet you're gonna love it!

 

[Butch103]

Keep an eye on your batteries and the casing. The battery ran out on mine while on holidays (last dive anyway). When I got home I checked it and found out the retaining ring broke and the battery section was flooded with salt water. I have since cleaned it and checked it out with a new battery. All is fine.

 

[boulderjohn]

Sometimes after a dive, if I don't rinse it really well, it will stay on. If I stick it in a tub of fresh water for a while and rinse, it will then turn off.