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Middle
Near USB
Low
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Link Position
Volume
displayed. The stopwatch will then start as soon as height changes
by +/- 30 feet/10M. The stopwatch can also be started, paused and
restarted with further key presses and can be zeroed with a long press
on the TIMER button. TIM flashes when the stopwatch is running.
Mode Switch
Next to the power switch is the Mode Switch. This will silence the vario
in the middle position (excluding alarms), sliding the switch across to the
position nearest the power switch will put the Micro Alti into Low Power
mode. This will consume less power while displaying only the clock or
altitude and can be useful to extend the battery life when hiking or when
the displayed battery level is low. Slide the switch to the position furthest
away from the power switch to return to normal operation.
Headphone/external bleeper socket
As well as having an internal audio sounder or “bleeper” the Alti Vario has a
socket for an external bleeper that can be worn under the helmet or inside
a headset cup. This is particularly useful to paramotor fliers who make use
of thermals to extend their flights. For helmets that are open around the
ears, the bleeper can be mounted in the padding of the helmet.
