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Operating Precautions Turning Off an Alarm or the Hourly Time Signal Specifying the Temperature Measurement
Unit
User Maintenance
Temperature Reading Precautions
Battery Digital Compass
Stopwatch
Mode Overview
Viewing the Face in the Dark Checking the Altitude Differential from a
Reference Point Timer
Setting the Auto Measurement Interval
Time Adjustment Setting a Start Time
Recording Altitude Readings
Time Adjustment Using a Time Signal Using the Timer
Specifying the Altitude Measurement Unit
Overview
Appropriate Signal Reception Location Altitude Reading Precautions
Hand Alignment Adjustment
Time Signal Reception Ranges
Auto Time Calibration Signal Receive Adjusting Hand Alignment
Enabling and disabling Auto Receive
Barometric Pressure
Measurement
Manual Time Calibration Signal Receive
Receive Level Indicator
Checking the Current Barometric Pressure
Other Settings
Checking the Last Time Adjustment
Result Checking Changes in Barometric Pressure Enabling the Button Operation Tone
Signal Reception Precautions Over Time
Configuring Power Saving Function Settings
Using Watch Operations to Adjust the Time Checking the Change in Barometric Pressure
Setting between Two Readings
Swapping Your Home Time and World Time Barometric Pressure Reading Precautions Troubleshooting
OPUM-F 1
Watch Operation Guide 5678
Do not use your watch for scuba diving or The inside surface of the watch glass may
Precautions
● ●
other types of diving that requires air tanks. fog when the watch is exposed to a sudden
● Watches that do not have WATER RESIST drop in temperature. No problem is
or WATER RESISTANT marked on the indicated if the fogging clears up relatively
back cover are not protected against the quickly. Sudden and extreme temperature
Operating Precautions changes (such as coming into an air
effects of sweat. Avoid using such a watch
under conditions where it will be exposed to conditioned room in the summer and
● Water Resistance
large amounts of sweat or moisture, or to standing close to an air conditioner outlet,
● The information below applies to watches or leaving a heated room in the winter and
direct splashing with water.
with WATER RESIST or WATER allowing your watch to come into contact
RESISTANT marked on the back cover.
● Even if a watch is water resistant, note the
with snow) can cause it to take longer for
usage precautions described below. Such
Water Resistance Under Daily Use glass fogging to clear up. If glass fogging
types of use reduce water resistance
does not clear up or if you notice moisture
Marking on watch front or on No BAR performance and can cause fogging of the
inside of the glass, immediately stop using
back cover mark glass.
ー Do not operate the crown or buttons while
your watch and take it to your original
Example of Daily Use retailer or to an authorized CASIO service
your watch is submersed in water or wet.
center.
Hand washing, rain Yes ー Avoid wearing your watch while in the
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● Temperature ● Chemicals ● Leather Band
● Never leave your watch on the dashboard ● Do not allow your watch to come into ● Allowing your watch to remain in contact
of a car, near a heater, or in any other contact with thinner, gasoline, solvents, with other items or storing it together with
location that is subject to very high oils, or fats, or with any cleaners, adhesives, other items for long periods while it is wet
temperatures. Do not leave your watch paints, medicines, or cosmetics that contain can cause the color of the leather band to
where it will be exposed to very low such ingredients. Doing so can cause transfer to the other items or the color of the
temperatures. Temperature extremes can discoloration of or damage to the resin other items to transfer to the leather band.
cause your watch to lose or gain time, to case, resin band, leather, and other parts. Be sure to dry off your watch thoroughly with
stop, or otherwise malfunction. a soft cloth before storing it and make sure
● Storage
● Leaving your watch in an area hotter than it is not in contact with other items.
● If you do not plan to use your watch for a
+60 °C (140 °F) for long periods can lead to ● Leaving a leather band where it is exposed
long time, thoroughly wipe it free of all dirt,
problems with its LCD. The LCD may to direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) for long
sweat, and moisture, and store it in a cool,
become difficult to read at temperatures periods or failure to clean dirt from a leather
dry place.
lower than 0 °C (32 °F) and greater than band for long periods can cause it to
+40 °C (104 °F). ● Resin Components become discolored.
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● Bacteria and Odor Resistant Band ● Dangers of Poor Watch Care
User Maintenance
● The bacteria and odor resistant band Rust
protects against odor generated by the ● Caring for Your Watch
● Though the metal steel used for your watch
formation of bacteria from sweat, which Remember that you wear your watch next to is highly rust-resistant, rust can form if your
ensures comfort and hygiene. In order to your skin, just like a piece of clothing. To watch is not cleaned after it becomes dirty.
ensure maximum bacteria and odor ensure your watch performs at the level for ー Dirt on your watch can make it impossible
resistance, keep the band clean. Use an which it is designed, keep it clean by for oxygen to come into contact with the
absorbent soft cloth to thoroughly wipe the frequently wiping with a soft cloth to keep your metal, which can lead to breakdown of
band clean of dirt, sweat, and moisture. A watch and band free of dirt, sweat, water and the oxidization layer on the metal surface
bacteria and odor resistant band other foreign matter. and the formation of rust.
suppresses the formation of organisms and ● Whenever your watch is exposed to sea Rust can cause sharp areas on metal
bacteria. It does not protect against rash
●
water or mud, rinse it off with clean fresh components and can cause band pins to fly
due to allergic reaction, etc.
water. out of position or to fall out. If you ever notice
● Liquid Crystal Display ● For a metal band or a resin band with metal any abnormality immediately stop using
● Display figures may be difficult to read when parts, use a soft toothbrush or similar tool to your watch and take it to your original
viewed from an angle. scrub the band with a weak solution of water retailer or to an authorized CASIO service
and a mild neutral detergent, or with soapy center.
● Watch with Data Memory water. Next, rinse with water to remove all ● Even if the surface of the metal appears
● Allowing the battery to go dead, replacing remaining detergent and then wipe dry with clean, sweat and rust in crevasses can soil
the battery, or having your watch repaired a soft absorbent cloth. When washing the the sleeves of clothing, cause skin irritation,
can cause all data in watch memory to be band, wrap the watch case with kitchen and even interfere with watch performance.
lost. Note that CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. plastic wrap so it does not come into contact
assumes no responsibility for any damages with the detergent or soap. Premature Wear
or losses caused by data lost due to ● For a resin band, wash with water and then
● Leaving sweat or water on a resin band or
malfunction or repair of your watch, wipe dry with a soft cloth. Note that bezel, or storing your watch an area subject
replacement of the battery, etc. Be sure to sometimes a smudge like pattern may to high moisture can lead to premature
keep separate written copies of all appear on the surface of a resin band. This wear, cuts, and breaks.
important data. will not have any effect on your skin or Skin Irritation
clothing. Wipe with a cloth to remove the
● Watch Sensors ● Individuals with sensitive skin or in poor
smudge pattern.
● A watch sensor is a precision instrument. physical condition may experience skin
● Clean water and sweat from a leather band irritation when wearing a watch. Such
Never try to take it apart. Never try to insert
by wiping with a soft cloth. individuals should keep their leather band
any objects into the openings of a sensor,
and take care to ensure that dirt, dust, or ● Not operating a watch crown, buttons, or or resin band particularly clean. Should you
other foreign matter does not get into it. rotary bezel could lead to later problems ever experience a rash or other skin
After using your watch where it has been with their operation. Periodically rotate the irritation, immediately remove your watch
immersed in saltwater, rinse it thoroughly crown and rotary bezel, and press buttons and contact a skin care professional.
with fresh water. to maintain proper operation.
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Before Getting Important! General Guide
Started... ● This watch is not a special-purpose ① ② ③ ④
measuring instrument. Measurement
This section provides an overview of the watch function readings are intended for
and introduces convenient ways it can be general reference only.
used. ● Whenever using the Digital Compass ⑦
of this watch for serious trekking,
● Watch Features
mountain climbing, or other activities,
● Solar Charging be sure to always take along another
Sunlight and artificial light generate compass to confirm readings. If the
electricity for watch operation as it charges. readings produced by the Digital ⑤ ⑥
Compass of this watch are different
● Time Signal Reception
from those of the other compass, A Mode hand
The watch receives a radio signal
perform 2-point calibration of the B Hour hand
containing time information and uses it to
Digital Compass to ensure better C Second hand
keep its time setting accurate.
accuracy. D Minute hand
● World Time ー Compass readings and calibration
E Day of the week
You can display the current time in any one will not be possible if the watch is in
F Month, day
of 29 cities around the globe, as well as for the vicinity of a permanent magnet
G Crown
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). (magnetic accessory, etc.), metal
objects, high-voltage wires, aerial A button
● Alarm
wires, or electrical household
An alarm sounds whenever a time specified Pressing this button in the Timekeeping Mode
appliances (TV, computer,
by you is reached. enters the Altimeter Mode.
cellphone, etc.)
● Digital Compass l Digital Compass B button
You can use the Digital Compass Mode to ● The watch’s Altimeter Mode calculates Each press cycles between watch modes.
determine the direction of north, and to and displays relative altitude based on In any mode, hold down this button for at least
check your bearing to a destination. barometric pressure readings two seconds to return to the Timekeeping
● Altitude Measurement produced by its pressure sensor. Mode.
Because of this, altitude values
You can use this mode to take an altitude
displayed by the watch may be C button
reading at your current location.
different from your actual elevation Pressing this button in the Timekeeping Mode
You can record the altitude, along with the
and/or sea level elevation indicated for enters the Digital Compass Mode.
date and time of the measurement.
the area where you are located.
You can also measure the altitude D button
Regular calibration in accordance with
differential between two points.
the local altitude (elevation) Pressing this button in the Timekeeping Mode
● Barometric Pressure Measurement cycles between displays.
indications is recommended.
You can display the current barometric l Altitude Measurement L button
pressure tendency, which helps you be on
the alert for noteworthy pressure changes. Press to turn on illumination.
● Temperature Measurement Note
The watch can be used to take current air
temperature readings. ● The illustrations included in this
● Viewing Altitude Records operation guide have been created to
facilitate explanation. An illustration
You can view or delete records of altitude
may differ somewhat from the item it
measurements.
represents.
● Stopwatch
You can use the stopwatch to measure up
to 24 hours of elapsed time in units of 1/100
of a second.
● Timer
Countdown from a start time specified by
you. An alarm sounds when the countdown
reaches zero.
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Watch Face and Display I During 12-hour timekeeping, the second Navigating Between Modes
Indicators hand points to [A] for a.m. times and [P] for
Your watch has the modes shown below.
p.m. times
● To return to the Timekeeping Mode from
J The second hand indicates altitude/ any other mode, hold down (B) for at least
①
barometric pressure differential. two seconds.
②
③
④ K Displayed when an alarm is turned on. Digital Compass Mode Altimeter Mode
⑤ ⑦ A
⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ B B
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● Digital Compass Mode ● Altitude Record Recall Mode
Mode Overview
Use this mode to take direction and bearing Use this mode to view altitude records.
● Timekeeping Mode angle readings. l Viewing Altitude Records
In this mode, the digital display shows the l Digital Compass
①
current day of the week, month, and day. Data search
● Altimeter Mode
B Stopwatch minutes
① ②
B Barometric pressure graph Reset
Remeasure
② ③
C Barometric pressure
● Thermometer Mode
A Altitude differential/current time seconds Use this mode to take temperature readings Start/Stop
at your current location.
B Altitude graph l Temperature Measurement
A Timer minutes
C Altitude ①
B Timer seconds
Remeasure
A Temperature
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● Alarm Mode
Using the Crown Shifting the Hands
The watch will beep when an alarm time is
reached. The watch’s crown is a screw-in (screw lock) Hand shift moves the hands out of the way for
l Alarm type. To use the crown, you first need to rotate easy viewing of display information.
it towards you (leftwards) to loosen it.
① ② Crown 1. While holding down (L), press (B).
This will shift the analog hands to allow
easy viewing of display information.
Select alarm/
On/off hourly time signal
②
③ Loosen
● World Time Mode ● If you leave the watch with its hands
You can view the current time in 29 cities and shifted and do not perform any
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) time. operation for about ten seconds, the
l World Time hands resume normal timekeeping
● When pushing the crown back in, take automatically.
Show current city
①
care not to apply too much force.
②
● Fast Forward/Fast Reverse
Crown
Note
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● Checking the Charge Level Charge Level 4: Low
Charging
A display indicator shows the watch’s charge Battery charge is lower than Level 3, and all
This watch runs on power supplied from a level when you enter the Timekeeping Mode. functions are disabled. Also, all hands are
stopped.
rechargeable (secondary) battery that is
charged by a solar panel. The solar panel is
integrated into the face of the watch, and
power is generated whenever the face is
exposed to light.
Important!
YES NO
● If [RECOVER] is flashing on the
display, it means that all functions are
Charge Level 3: Low
disabled due to momentary battery
The functions below are disabled. Also, the power consumption.
second hand jumps at two-second intervals. ● Exposing the watch face to light after
● Time signal reception the battery goes dead causes the
● Compass, altitude, barometric pressure, [CHARGE] indicator to appear. This
temperature measurements indicates charging has started.
● Face illumination
Important!
● Sounds (alarms, etc.)
● Depending on light intensity and local
conditions, the watch may become hot
to the touch when exposed to light for
charging. Take care to avoid burn One second later
injury after charging. Also, avoid
charging the watch under high-
temperature conditions like the ones
described below.
ー On the dashboard of a vehicle
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● Charging Time Guidelines ● Power Saving Function
Viewing the Face in the Dark
The table below shows guidelines for Leaving the watch in a dark location for about
approximate charging times. one hour between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 The face of the watch can be illuminated for
a.m. will cause the display to go blank, and the viewing in the dark.
Charging Times Required for 1 Day of
watch to enter Level 1 power saving. If the
Operation ● To illuminate the face manually
watch is left in this condition for six or seven
Approximate days, the watch will enter Level 2 power Pressing (L) turns on illumination.
Light Level (Lux)
Charging Time saving. ● Illumination turns off automatically if an
50,000 8 minutes alarm starts to sound or if you perform a
Power Saving Level 1 :
10,000 30 minutes crown operation.
The second hand stops at 12 o’clock and the
5,000 48 minutes ● Illumination does not turn on while a signal
digital display goes blank to save power.
500 8 hours receive operation or a hand movement
Power Saving Level 2 : operation is in progress. Also, illumination
Times Required to Achieve Next Charge
All hands stop and the digital display goes may not turn on while a sensor is taking a
Level
blank to save power. All functions are reading.
● Sunny day, outdoors (50,000 lux) disabled.
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● Specifying the Illumination Duration
Note
You can select either 1.5 seconds or three
Time Adjustment
seconds as the illumination duration.
● Auto Light is disabled when any one of
the conditions below exists. Your watch can receive time calibration
1. Enter the Timekeeping Mode. signals and adjust its date and time setting.
ー Alarm, timer alert, or other beeper
Note
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Appropriate Signal Reception Time Signal Reception Ranges Auto Time Calibration Signal
Location ● Japan (JJY)
Receive
A time calibration signal can be received while The Japan time signal radio stations are An automatic time calibration signal receive
the watch is near a window. located on Mt. Otakadoya in Fukushima and operation is performed and the time and day
● Position the watch so its 12 o’clock side is Mt. Hagane in Fukuoka/Saga. settings are adjusted between midnight and
facing the window. The reception range of the Japanese time 5:00 a.m. Once a signal receive operation is
signals is approximately 1,000 km from each successful, no more auto receive operations
● Keep metal objects away from the watch.
transmission station. are performed that day.
● Do not move the watch.
● Do not perform any operation on the watch. ● China (BPC) 1. Place the watch near a window or some
The China time signal radio station is located other location appropriate for signal
reception.
12 o'clock
in Shangqiu, Henan Province, China.
The reception range of the Chinese time ● [RC !] is shown on the display while time
signal is approximately 1,500 km from the signal reception is in progress.
transmission station. ● When a receive operation is successful,
the watch adjusts its current time and
● United States (WWVB)
day settings automatically, and then
The United States time signal radio station is returns to the Timekeeping Mode.
located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The reception range of the U.S. time signal is Note
approximately 3,000 km from the transmission
Note
station. ● Reception takes anywhere from about
● You may experience time calibration ● U.K. (MSF)/Germany (DCF77) two minutes to about 10 minutes. It can
signal reception problems in the areas take as long as 20 minutes.
The U.K. time signal radio station is located in
described below. Anthorn, Cumbria.
ー Among or near buildings
The German time signal radio station is
ー While riding in a vehicle
located in Mainflingen, southeast of Frankfurt. Enabling and disabling Auto
ー Near household appliances, office
The reception range of the U.K. and German Receive
machines, mobile phones, etc. time signals is approximately 1,500 km from
ー On a construction site, in an airport,
You can stop auto receive by disabling the
each transmission station. Auto Receive setting.
or any other location where radio
wave interference occurs
Note Note
ー Near high-voltage lines
Crown
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Note Receive Level Indicator Signal Reception Precautions
While a receive operation is in progress, its ● When the watch is unable to adjust its time
● If you do not perform any operation for current status is indicated on the display as in accordance with a calibration signal for
about three minutes while performing shown below. Use the level indicator to find a some reason, average timekeeping
the Auto Receive on/off operation, the location where signal reception is stable. accuracy is within ±15 seconds per month.
watch automatically returns to the ● Note that an internal decoding process the
Timekeeping Mode.
watch performs after it receives a signal
● If you do not perform any operation for may cause the time setting to be slightly off
about two minutes after pulling out the (by less than one second).
crown, crown operations will ● Time calibration signal reception is not
automatically become disabled. If that
possible under the conditions described
Receive level indicator
happens, push the crown back in and
below.
then pull it out again. ー While battery power is low
Receive saving
ー While a compass reading, barometric
Note
1. Place the watch near a window or some pressure measurement, temperature
other location appropriate for time signal ● It takes about 10 seconds for time measurement, or altitude measurement
reception. signal reception conditions to stabilize. operation is in progress
ー While the barometric pressure change
2. Enter the Receive Mode. ● Reception conditions are affected by
indication is enabled
l Navigating Between Modes weather, the time of day, the
ー While a timer countdown operation is in
surrounding environment, etc.
3. Hold down (A) for at least two seconds progress
ー While the Home City area setting is one
until [RC !] appears on the display.
This indicates that the receive operation where time signal reception is not
Checking the Last Time Adjustment possible
has started. After the receive operation is
Result ー While the watch is outside the time signal
complete, the watch’s time and day
settings will be adjusted accordingly. reception range
1. Enter the Receive Mode. ● When the receive operation is successful,
l Navigating Between Modes the time and/or day settings will be adjusted
This displays the date and time of the last automatically. Summer time will not be
successful receive operation. applied correctly in the case described
below.
Last receive time
ー When the summer time start date and
Receive level indicator
time, end date and time, or other rules are
● The level indicator shows the signal changed by authorities
level ([L1], [L2], [L3]) while a receive ● As of January 2021, China does not
operation is in progress. observe summer time. If China starts to
l Receive Level Indicator observe summer time in the future, the time
displayed by the watch for China may not be
Note Last receive date correct.
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● Setting the Time/Date
Using Watch Operations to 5. Rotate the crown to select a summer time
You can use the procedure below to adjust the
Adjust the Time Setting setting.
time and date settings when using the watch
Rotating the crown cycles through the where signal reception is not possible.
If, for some reason, you cannot use time signal
setting items shown below.
reception to adjust the current time setting,
you can adjust date, time, and Home City ● [AUTO] Important!
settings manually using watch button The watch switches between standard
operations. time and summer time automatically. ● If you are using the watch in an area
● [OFF] where signal receive operations are
● Setting a Home City possible, time and date settings using
The watch always indicates standard
Use the procedure in this section to select a time. the time signal is recommended.
city to use as your Home City. If you are in an Configure the Home City setting before
[ON]
●
●
area that observes summer time, you can also changing the current time and date
The watch always indicates summer
enable or disable summer time. settings.
time.
l Setting a Home City
1. Enter the Timekeeping Mode.
l Navigating Between Modes
Second hand
● If you do not perform any operation for
about two minutes after pulling out the
crown, crown operations will
Crown automatically become disabled. If that
happens, push the crown back in and
Home City then pull it out again.
● The [AUTO] summer time setting is Crown
3. Rotate the crown to move the second valid when the watch’s Home City is in Home City
hand to the city code of the city you want an area where a time signal can be
to set as your Home City. received.
3. Press (D).
● For information about city codes, refer
to the information below. This causes [HOUR-MIN] to flash on the
l City Table display.
● You can see if a time is a.m. ([A]) or p.m.
4. Press (B).
([P]) by checking the second hand
position.
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● Switching between 12-hour and 24-
5. Press (B). hour Timekeeping World Time
This causes [HOUR] to flash on the You can specify either 12-hour format or 24-
display. hour format for the time display. You can view the current time in 29 cities and
6. Rotate the crown to change the hour UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) time.
1. Enter the Timekeeping Mode.
setting.
l Navigating Between Modes
7. Press (B).
2. Pull out the crown.
This causes the current year setting to
This causes [CITY] to flash on the display
flash on the display.
and the second hand to move to the
8. Rotate the crown to change the year current Home City.
setting.
Second hand
Note
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Specifying a World Time City Note Alarm
Use the procedure in this section to select a ● If you do not perform any operation for
World Time city. If you are in an area that The watch will beep when an alarm time is
about two minutes after pulling out the
observes summer time, you can also enable reached. You can set up to five different
crown, crown operations will
or disable summer time. alarms. The hourly time signal causes the
automatically become disabled. If that
happens, push the crown back in and watch to beep every hour on the hour.
1. Enter the World Time Mode.
then pull it out again. ● The beeper will not sound if battery power
l Navigating Between Modes is low.
● While [UTC] is selected as the city, you
2. Pull out the crown. will not be able to change or check the
This causes [CITY] to flash on the display summer time setting.
and the second hand to move to the
current Home City.
● Specifying UTC (Coordinated Universal
Second hand Time) as Your World Time City
To set UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) as
your World Time City, enter the World Time
Mode and then hold down (A) for at least three
seconds.
Crown
3. Rotate the crown to move the second 1. Enter the Alarm Mode.
hand to the city code of the city you want l Navigating Between Modes
to specify as your World Time City.
2. Use (A) and (C) to display the number
This displays the current time in the city ([AL1] to [AL5]) of the alarm whose
you select. settings you want to change.
Swapping Your Home Time
4. Press (B).
and World Time Alarm number
This causes [ON] or [OFF] to flash on the
display. In the World Time mode, hold down (D) for at
least three seconds until [ ] flashes,
and your Home City time swaps places with
your World Time.
5. Rotate the crown to select a summer time Home Time World Time
setting. 3. Pull out the crown.
● [OFF] This causes the hours and minutes digits
The watch always indicates standard to flash.
time.
Hours
● [ON] Minutes
The watch always indicates summer
time.
World Time Home Time
6. Push the crown back in to complete the
setting operation.
Crown
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5. Press (B). Enabling the Hourly Time 1. Enter the Alarm Mode.
This causes the hours digits to flash.
Signal l Navigating Between Modes
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Interpreting Bearing Readings ● Aligning a Map with Actual
Digital Compass Surroundings (Setting a Map)
Setting a map means to align the map so the
directions indicated on it are aligned with the
Objective
You can use the Digital Compass Mode to
Bearing angle
determine the direction of north, and to check North actual directions of your location. Once you
315°
your bearing to a destination. 0°
set a map, you can more easily get a grasp of
the relationship between map markings and
actual geographic contours. To set a map with
this watch, align north on the map with the
north indication of the watch. Once you set the
map, you can compare your bearing on the
Bearing angle to objective map with your surroundings, which will help
Bearing to objective you determine your current location and
destination.
Directions: N (North), E (East), W (West), S ● Note that map reading skills and experience
(South) are required to determine your current
location and destination on a map.
Note
Important!
● Normally the Compass Mode
● Check the information at the link below indicates magnetic north. You can also Calibrating Compass
to find out how to ensure correct configure settings to indicate true Readings
readings. north.
l Calibrating Compass Readings l Setting Up for True North Calibrating Compass Readings
l Digital Compass Reading Readings (Magnetic Declination
Precautions Perform 2-point calibration whenever you
Calibration)
notice the watch’s compass readings are
l Magnetic North and True North
different from those of another compass, or
● After the initial reading is displayed, the before setting out on a climb or trek.
watch will continue to take readings
Taking a Compass Reading about every second for about the next
● Note that accurate compass readings
and/or calibration will not be possible in an
60 seconds. The watch will return to
area where strong magnetism is present.
1. Enter the Compass Mode. the Timekeeping Mode automatically
l Digital Compass Reading Precautions
l Navigating Between Modes about 60 seconds after you press (C).
● This operation can also be performed in ● Auto Light will not illuminate the face 2-Point Calibration
the Timekeeping Mode or Altimeter while a compass operation is in
Mode.
1. Enter the Compass Mode.
progress.
l Navigating Between Modes
2. Point 12 o’clock of the watch in the
● If an alarm or other beeper sounds, or
direction of your objective. if you turn on illumination by pressing 2. Pull out the crown.
(L) while a compass operation is in
This displays [o 1].
3. While keeping the watch horizontal, press progress, the compass operation will
(C). be suspended momentarily. The
This displays [COMP] and starts digital compass operation will resume when
compass readings. the beeper stops or illumination turns
off.
● The second hand points North. The
digital display shows one of 16 literal ● If you do not perform any operation for Crown
direction indications or the bearing about one minute while in the Digital
angle. Compass Mode, the watch
automatically returns to the
● To retrigger the compass operation,
Timekeeping Mode.
press (C).
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3. While keeping the watch horizontal, press Setting Up for True North Readings 4. Rotate the crown to select a magnetic
(C). (Magnetic Declination Calibration) declination direction and angle settings as
This starts calibration of the first point, If you want the watch to indicate true north desired.
which causes [o WAIT] to appear on the instead of magnetic north, you need to specify Setting range: 90° west to 90° east
display. When calibration is successful, your current location’s magnetic declination
[OFF]: Magnetic north
indicators appear on the display in the direction (east or west) and declination angle.
[E]: East declination (Magnetic north is
l Magnetic North and True North
following sequence: [OK] n [Turn 180°] east of true north.)
● The magnetic declination angle value can
n [p 2]. [W]: West declination (Magnetic north is
be set in 1° (degree) units only. Use a value
west of true north.)
4. Rotate the watch 180 degrees, taking care that is closest to the angle you want to set.
to be as exact as possible. Example: For an angle of 7.4°, set 7°. ● To return the setting to [OFF], press (A)
Example: For an angle of 7°40’ (7 degrees, and (C) at the same time.
40 minutes), set 8°.
Magnetic declination direction
Note +
True north
Magnetic north
Earth
Note
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Digital Compass Reading Altitude Checking the Current
Precautions Altitude
Measurement
Location During Use
1. Enter the Altimeter Mode.
Taking readings near sources of strong The watch takes altitude readings and
l Navigating Between Modes
magnetism can cause reading error. Keep the displays results based on air pressure
Entering the Altitude Mode will start
watch away from the following types of items. measurements taken by a built-in pressure
altitude measurement and display the
Permanent magnets (magnetic accessories, sensor.
altitude at your current location.
etc.), metal objects, high-voltage wires, aerial
wires, electrical household appliances (TVs, Altitude graph
computers, cellphones, etc.)
● Note that correct direction readings are not
possible indoors, especially inside of
reinforced concrete structures.
● Accurate direction readings are not
possible in motor vehicles, on boats, on
aircraft, etc. Altitude
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Interpreting Altitude Graph Contents
1. Enter the Altimeter Mode. Checking the Altitude
l Navigating Between Modes Differential from a Reference
2. Pull out the crown.
Point
This displays the current altitude and After you set a reference altitude, the second
enters the Altitude Offset Mode. hand of the watch will indicate the difference
50m* between your current altitude and the
reference altitude. This makes it easy to
measure the altitude difference between two
Current reading
points while climbing or trekking.
6 readings ago
● Setting the Altitude Differential
* 1 square (v) is 10 m. Measurement Range
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Note 4. While comparing the difference between Setting the Auto
the altitude you found on the map and the Measurement Interval
● If you do not perform any operation for altitude differential indicated by the
about two minutes after pulling out the watch’s second hand, advance towards You can select an auto measurement interval
crown, crown operations will your destination. of either five seconds or two minutes.
automatically become disabled. If that ● When the altitude differential you found 1. Enter the Altimeter Mode.
happens, push the crown back in and
on the map is the same as that indicated
then pull it out again. l Navigating Between Modes
by the second hand, it means you are
close to your destination. 2. Pull out the crown.
● Measuring Altitude Example: Altitude differential of -30 m (-98 This displays the altitude for your current
feet) (-300 m (-984 feet)) location.
1. Use the contour lines on your map to
determine the altitude differential between Unit: m
3. Hold down (D) for at least two seconds to Altitude differential Crown
indicator
set your current location’s altitude as the
−100 −50
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● Auto Altitude Data Recording
Note Specifying the Altitude
The altitude data described below is recorded
Measurement Unit
automatically while the watch is in the Altitude
● If you do not perform any operation for
Mode. One record each is maintained in You can select either meters (m) or feet (ft) as
about two minutes after pulling out the
memory for each of these items. the Altimeter Mode display unit.
crown, crown operations will
automatically become disabled. If that E
happens, push the crown back in and Important!
then pull it out again. Start point
● The watch will automatically return to C D
● When Tokyo (TYO) is set as the Home
the Timekeeping Mode if you do not City, the altitude unit is fixed as meters
perform any operation in the Altimeter A
B
(m) and cannot be changed.
Mode for about one hour while [0’05] is
selected as the measurement interval F
End point
or about 12 hours while [2’00] is 1. Enter the Altimeter Mode.
selected. l Navigating Between Modes
High Altitude (MAX): E
2. Pull out the crown.
Low Altitude (MIN): F
This displays the current altitude and
Recording Altitude Readings Cumulative Ascent (ASC): A+C* enters the Altitude Offset Mode.
Use the procedure below to record altitude Cumulative Descent (DSC): B+D*
measurements manually. Auto * Cumulative ascent and cumulative descent
measurements are also recorded values are updated whenever there is a
automatically. difference of at least ±15 m (±49 feet) from
● Use the Altitude Record Recall Mode to one reading to the next.
view or delete records.
Note
l Viewing Altitude Records Crown
● Recording Altitude Data Manually ● Auto recording ends when you exit the
Altimeter Mode. Re-entering the 3. Press (B) three times.
1. Enter the Altimeter Mode. Altimeter Mode restarts recording of This causes [UNIT] to appear, with [m] or
l Navigating Between Modes cumulative values from where it was [ft] flashing.
2. Hold down (A) for at least two seconds stopped when you last exited the
until [REC] stops flashing on the display. Altimeter Mode.
Note
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Altitude Reading Precautions Barometric Pressure Checking the Current
Barometric Pressure
Effects of Temperature Measurement
When taking altitude readings, take the steps
below to keep the watch at as stable a 1. Enter the Barometer Mode.
You can use the Barometer Mode to take a
temperature as possible. Changes in l Navigating Between Modes
reading of the barometric pressure at your
temperature can affect altitude readings. Entering the Barometer Mode starts
current location, and to track reading changes
● Take readings with the watch on your wrist. measurement, and displays the
and trends.
barometric pressure at your current
● Take readings in an area where temperature
location and a barometric pressure graph.
is stable.
● After you enter the Barometer Mode,
Altitude Readings the watch takes readings about every
● Do not use this watch while skydiving, hang five seconds for three minutes. After
gliding, paragliding, gyrocopter flying, glider that, a measurement is taken about
flying, or engaged in other activities where every two minutes.
altitude changes suddenly.
Altitude readings produced by this watch are
●
Barometric pressure graph
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Checking Changes in Checking the Change in Sudden Barometric Pressure
Barometric Pressure Over Barometric Pressure Change Indications
Time between Two Readings
Whenever the watch detects a significant
The watch displays a graph of 20 hours of When you perform the procedure below in the change in air pressure readings (due to
barometric pressure readings taken every two Barometer Mode, the second hand indicates sudden ascent or descent, or to the passage
the difference between the current barometric of a low pressure or high pressure area), it will
hours. The square (v) at the far right of the
pressure measurement and the last auto beep to let you know. An arrow will also flash
graph indicates the latest barometric pressure
measurement value (taken at two-hour on the display at this time if the watch is in the
reading.
intervals). Barometer Mode, or if it is in the Timekeeping
Mode with the barometric pressure graph
1. Enter the Barometer Mode. displayed. The arrow that appears shows the
Barometric pressure l Navigating Between Modes direction of the pressure change. These alerts
(1 hPa per division) are called “Barometric Pressure Change
2. Press (D). Indications”.
Time The second hand indicates the
(2 hours per division) This
barometric pressure differential (Pressure Means this:
indicator:
Differential Indicator).
Example: Barometric pressure differential Sudden drop in pressure
of -3 hPa (approximately -0.9 inHg)
A trend
Means this: Sustained rise in pressure,
like this:
10 5
shifting to a fall
Rising barometric pressure,
which indicates that upcoming Sustained fall in pressure, shifting
weather probably will be fair. 0
Range: ±10 hPa
to a rise
(1 hPa units)
Falling barometric pressure,
which indicates that upcoming Important!
Pressure
weather probably will be bad. Differential Indicator
−10 −5
● To ensure correct barometric pressure
Note change indicator operation, enable it in
a location where the altitude is
● Large changes in barometric pressure constant (such as a lodge, camp area,
Note
and/or temperature can cause past or on the ocean).
data readings to be plotted outside of ● A change in altitude causes a change
the visible area of the graph. Though
● You can toggle between the two
second hand functions by pressing in air pressure. Because of this, correct
plots are not visible, the data is still readings are impossible. Do not take
maintained in watch memory. (D).
readings while ascending or
l Checking the Current Barometric
● The barometric pressure graph is not descending a mountain, etc.
Pressure
displayed while Barometric Pressure
Change Indications are displayed.
● The second hand points to [OVER] if
the current barometric pressure
l Sudden Barometric Pressure
Change Indications differential is greater than +10 hPa (0.3
inHg), or [UNDER] if it is less than -10
hPa (-0.3 inHg).
● A reading that is outside the allowable
measurement range of 260 hPa to
1,100 hPa (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg),
or any measurement error will cause
the second hand to move to 9 o’clock.
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1. Enter the Barometer Mode. Calibrating Barometric Specifying the Barometric
l Navigating Between Modes Pressure Readings (Offset) Pressure Unit
2. Hold down (D) for at least two seconds. The watch’s pressure sensor is adjusted at the You can specify either hectopascals (hPa) or
If this turns on barometric pressure factory and normally does not require inches of mercury (inHg) as the display unit for
change indication, [INFO ON] will stop calibration. However, you can calibrate the barometric pressure values.
flashing and then the [BARO] indicator will displayed value if you notice major errors in
appear on the display. readings. Important!
Note
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Note Temperature Checking the Current
Temperature
● If you do not perform any operation for Measurement
about two minutes after pulling out the
1. Enter the Temperature Mode.
crown, crown operations will The watch can be used to take current air
l Navigating Between Modes
automatically become disabled. If that temperature readings.
happens, push the crown back in and Entering the Temperature Mode will start
then pull it out again. temperature measurement and display
the result.
● After you enter the Temperature Mode,
the watch takes readings about every
Barometric Pressure five seconds for three minutes. After
Reading Precautions that, a measurement is taken about
every two minutes.
● The barometric pressure graph produced ● To retrigger measurement, press (A).
by this watch can be used to obtain an idea
of upcoming weather conditions. However,
this watch should not be used in place of
precision instruments required for official Important!
weather prediction and reporting.
● Pressure sensor readings can be affected
● Check the information at the link below
by sudden changes in temperature. to find out how to ensure correct
Because of this, there may be some error in readings.
Temperature
the readings produced by the watch. l Temperature Reading
Precautions
Note
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Watch Operation Guide 5678
Calibrating Temperature Specifying the Temperature Temperature Reading
Readings (Offset) Measurement Unit Precautions
The watch’s temperature sensor is adjusted at You can select either Celsius (°C) or Body temperature, direct sunlight, and
the factory and normally does not require Fahrenheit (°F) as the temperature display humidity all have an effect on temperature
calibration. However, you can calibrate the unit. readings. To help ensure more accurate
displayed value if you notice major errors in temperature readings, remove the watch from
readings. Important! your wrist, wipe it dry of any moisture, and
place it in a well-ventilated location not
Important! ● When Tokyo (TYO) is the Home City, exposed to direct sunlight. You should be able
the temperature unit is fixed as Celsius to take temperature readings after about 20 to
● Check to make sure that the value you (°C) and cannot be changed. 30 minutes.
use for calibration produces correct
temperature readings.
● Before calibrating the temperature 1. Enter the Temperature Mode.
reading, remove the watch from your l Navigating Between Modes
wrist and leave it in the area where you
plan to measure temperature for about 2. Pull out the crown.
20 or 30 minutes to allow the case This displays the current temperature.
temperature to become the same as
the air temperature.
Crown
3. Rotate the crown to calibrate the 4. Rotate the crown to select a temperature
temperature value. unit.
Calibration unit: 0.1 °C (0.2 °F) [°C]: Celsius
● To return the barometric pressure [°F]: Fahrenheit
setting to its initial factory default, press
(A) and (C) at the same time. Celsius Fahrenheit
Note
5. Push the crown back in to complete the
setting operation.
● If you do not perform any operation for
about two minutes after pulling out the
Note
crown, crown operations will
automatically become disabled. If that
● If you do not perform any operation for
happens, push the crown back in and
about two minutes after pulling out the
then pull it out again.
crown, crown operations will
automatically become disabled. If that
happens, push the crown back in and
then pull it out again.
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● Auto Recorded Data
Viewing Altitude Note
After displaying an auto recorded data record,
Records ● If there is no data left in memory due to
you can navigate between the record’s data
screens as shown below.
a data delete operation, error, or some
You can use the Altitude Record Recall Mode other reason, [- - - -] or [0] will appear High altitude and low altitude
to view manually recorded and auto recorded on the display.
Example: High altitude
data. ● If the cumulative ascent (ASC) or
l Recording Altitude Readings cumulative descent (DSC) value
Data type Recording date
exceeds 99,999 m (327,995 feet), it 1 second
will revert to 0 and continue from there.
D 2 seconds
Auto Recorded Data
Altitude Time
Total Descent High Altitude
2 seconds
A C C A
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Watch Operation Guide 5678
Deleting Data Stopwatch Measuring a Split Time
● Deleting a Particular Record
1. Enter the Stopwatch Mode.
The stopwatch can be used to perform 1/100
1. Enter the Altitude Record Recall Mode. second elapsed time measurement up to 23 l Navigating Between Modes
l Navigating Between Modes hours, 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds. 2. Use the operations below to measure
2. Use the (A) and (C) buttons to scroll It can also measure split times. elapsed time.
through the top screens of the records and A Start
display the one you want to delete .
● Deleting All Records 1. Enter the Stopwatch Mode. 3. Press (C) to reset the stopwatch to all
Hold down (D) for at least five seconds until l Navigating Between Modes zeros.
[CLEAR ALL] stops flashing. This indicates
2. Use the operations below to measure
that all data was deleted.
elapsed time.
A Start Timing the First and Second
Place Finishers
A Stop
C 1st Finisher*
A 2nd Finisher*
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Timer Using the Timer Hand Alignment
1. Enter the Timer Mode.
Adjustment
The timer counts down from a start time
specified by you. A beeper sounds when the l Navigating Between Modes
Strong magnetism or impact can cause the
end of the countdown is reached. 2. Use the operations below to perform a
time indicated by the analog hands to become
The beeper will not sound if battery power timer operation.
different from the time on the display. If this
●
(Countdown starts)
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Note Other Settings Note
● If you do not perform any operation for ● If you do not perform any operation for
about two minutes after pulling out the This section explains other watch settings you about two minutes after pulling out the
crown, crown operations will can configure. crown, crown operations will
automatically become disabled. If that automatically become disabled. If that
happens, push the crown back in and happens, push the crown back in and
then pull it out again. Enabling the Button then pull it out again.
Operation Tone ● Note that alarm and timer tones will still
sound even while the operation tone is
Important! Use the procedure below to enable or disable muted.
the tone that sounds when you press a button.
● After hand position adjustment is
complete, check to make sure that the 1. Enter the Timekeeping Mode.
proper time is being indicated in the l Navigating Between Modes
Timekeeping Mode by the hands and 2. Pull out the crown.
on the display. If the hands are
This causes [CITY] to flash on the display
misaligned, perform steps 2 through 4
and the second hand to move to the
again.
current Home City.
Second hand
Crown
Home City
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Configuring Power Saving Other Information Specifications
Function Settings
Accuracy :
This section provides non-operational ±15 seconds per month average when time
1. Enter the Timekeeping Mode. information you also need to know. Refer to adjustment using signal reception is not
l Navigating Between Modes this information as required. possible.
2. Pull out the crown. Basic Functions :
This causes [CITY] to flash on the display Analog
and the second hand to move to the City Table Hour, minute (moves every 10 seconds),
current Home City. second
City Time
City Name Digital
Second hand code Zone
Hour, minute, second, month, day, day of
Coordinated Universal
UTC the week
Time 0
Barometric pressure graph
LON* London
a.m. (A)/p.m. (P)/24-hour timekeeping
PAR* Paris +1
Full Auto Calendar (2000 to 2099)
ATH* Athens +2
JED Jeddah +3 Signal Receive Functions :
Crown
THR Tehran +3.5 Auto receive, manual receive
Home City
DXB Dubai +4 Last receive date and time display
KBL Kabul +4.5 Auto summer time switching
3. Press (B) six times. KHI Karachi +5 Auto transmitter selection (for JJY, MSF/
This displays [P.SAVE]. DCF77)
DEL Delhi +5.5
Receivable call signs:
KTM Kathmandu +5.75
JJY (40 kHz/60 kHz), WWVB (60 kHz), MSF
DAC Dhaka +6
(60 kHz), DCF77 (77.5 kHz), BPC (68.5
RGN Yangon +6.5
kHz)
BKK Bangkok +7
Auto Receive enable/disable
HKG* Hong Kong +8
TYO* Tokyo +9 Digital Compass :
4. Rotate the crown to turn the setting on or Measurement range: 0° to 359°
ADL Adelaide +9.5
off. Measurement Units: LCD: 1°, Analog: 6°
SYD Sydney +10
[ON]: Power Saving enabled. 16-direction display
NOU Noumea +11
[OFF]: Power Saving disabled. Continuous Bearing Measurement (1
WLG Wellington +12
minute)
5. Push the crown back in to complete the PPG Pago Pago -11
North Indication Hand
setting operation. HNL* Honolulu -10
Compass calibration (2-point calibration,
ANC* Anchorage -9
magnetic declination angle)
Note LAX* Los Angeles -8
DEN* Denver -7 Altimeter (relative altitude) :
● If you do not perform any operation for CHI* Chicago -6 Measuring range: -700 to 10,000 m (or
about two minutes after pulling out the NYC* New York -5 -2,300 to 32,800 ft.)
crown, crown operations will SCL Santiago -4 Display range: -3,000 to 10,000 m (or -9,840
automatically become disabled. If that RIO Rio de Janeiro -3 to 32,800 ft.)
happens, push the crown back in and (Altitude calibration can be used to display
RAI Praia -1
then pull it out again. any 10,700 m within the range above.)
* Cities where time calibration signal
● For details about Power Saving, refer Measuring unit: 1 m (or 5 ft.)
reception is possible.
to the information below. Auto measurement interval (2 minutes, 5
● The information in the above table is current seconds)
l Power Saving Function
as of January 2021. Altitude calibration
● Time zones may change and UTC Altitude graph
differentials may become different from Altitude differential measurement (-100 to
those shown in the table above. +100 m/-1,000 to +1,000 m (or -325 to +325
ft./-3,280 to +3,280 ft.))
Altitude Memory
Manually Recorded Data
One-press recording of altitude, date
(year, month, day), and time. Up to 30
records.
Auto Recorded Data
One record of high altitude, low
altitude, cumulative ascent, cumulative
descent
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Barometer : Alarm : Troubleshooting
Measurement range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (or Time alarms
7.65 to 32.45 inHg) Number of alarms: 5
Display range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (or 7.65 to Setting units: Hours, minutes
32.45 inHg) Alarm tone duration: 10 seconds Signal Reception (Time
Measurement unit: 1 hPa (or 0.05 inHg) Hourly time signal: Beep every hour on the
Calibration Signal)
Barometric pressure adjustment hour
Barometric pressure graph
World Time : Q1 The watch cannot perform a receive
Barometric pressure differential indicator
Current time in 29 cities (29 time zones), operation.
Barometric pressure change indications
and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Temperature : time Is the watch’s battery charged?
Measuring range: -10.0 °C to 60.0 °C (or Summer time
14.0 °F to 140.0 °F) City swapping Signal reception is not possible while
Display range: -10.0 °C to 60.0 °C (or One-touch UTC display battery power is low. Keep the watch
14.0 °F to 140.0 °F) exposed to light until it recharges
Other : sufficiently.
Measuring unit: 0.1 °C (or 0.2 °F)
Double LED light: LED light for dial and LED l Charging
Temperature Correction
backlight for LCD (with Full Auto Light,
Sensor Accuracy : Super Illuminator, afterglow, afterglow Is the watch in the Timekeeping Mode?
Direction sensor duration setting (1.5 seconds, 3 seconds));
Time signal receive is performed only
Measurement accuracy: Within ±10° alarm testing; automatic hand position
while the watch is in the Timekeeping
(Guaranteed accuracy temperature correction; power saving; charge level
Mode. Return to the Timekeeping Mode.
range: 10 ℃ to 40 ℃ (50 °F to 104 °F)) (battery) indicator; operation tone enable/
l Navigating Between Modes
Bearing hand indication: Within ±2 disable; hand shift
gradations
Power Supply : Is your Home City setting correct for your
Pressure sensor
Solar panel and one rechargeable battery location?
Measurement accuracy: Within ±3 hPa
Battery operating time: Approximately 6 The watch will not indicate the correct time
(0.1 inHg)
months if the Home City setting is wrong. Change
(Altimeter measurement accuracy:
Conditions: your Home City setting so it correctly
Within ±75 m (246 ft.))
Illumination: 1.5 seconds/day reflects your location.
● Guaranteed accuracy temperature
Beeper: 10 seconds/day l Setting a Home City
range: -10 ℃ to 40 ℃ (14 °F to 104 °F)
Digital Compass Operations: 20 times/
● Strong impact or prolonged exposure to month After checking the above, the watch still
temperature extremes may negatively Mountain climbing: Once/month cannot perform a receive operation.
affect accuracy. (Altitude readings: Approximately 1
Temperature Sensor Time calibration signal reception is not
hour; Barometric pressure change
Measurement accuracy: Within ±2 ℃ possible under the conditions described
indication measurements:
(3.6 °F) below.
Approximately 24 hours)
(Guaranteed accuracy temperature Barometric Pressure Graph:
● When watch is at Level 2 power saving
range: -10 ℃ to 60 ℃ (14 °F to 140 °F)) Measurement every 2 hours ● When the crown is pulled out
Stopwatch : Time signal reception: 4 minutes/day ● Timer countdown operation in progress
Display: 18 hours/day
Measuring unit: 1/100 second If successful reception is not possible for
Measuring range some reason, you can adjust the time and
23 hours, 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds (24 Specifications are subject to change without day settings manually.
hours) notice.
Measurement Functions
Elapsed time, cumulative time, split
times, 1st and 2nd place finisher times
Timer :
Setting unit: 1 minute
Measuring range: 60 minutes
Countdown unit: 1 second
Time up alert duration: 10 seconds
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Q2 The signal receive operation always Altitude Measurement Digital Compass
fails.
successful, but the watch’s time and/ l Checking the Altitude Differential from a try performing 2-point calibration again.
Reference Point
or day is wrong. ● If [ERR] keeps appearing after multiple
attempts, contact a CASIO service center or
Is the indicated time off by one hour or by Q3 [ERR] appears during measurement. your original retailer.
30 minutes? There may be a problem with the sensor. Try
The watch may be using the wrong time taking another measurement. Q4 Direction information indicated by the
offset. Specify the area you want to use as If [ERR] keeps appearing after multiple watch is different from that indicated
your Home City. measurement attempts, contact a CASIO by a backup compass.
l Setting a Home City service center or your original retailer. Move away from any potential source of
strong magnetism, perform 2-point
Is the indicated hour and/or minute wrong? calibration, and then try taking a reading
The hour hand and/or minute hand may again.
be out of alignment. Perform the l Calibrating Compass Readings
procedure under “Hand Alignment l Digital Compass Reading Precautions
Adjustment” to auto adjust hour and
minute hand alignment. Q5 Readings at the same location
l Hand Alignment Adjustment produce different results.
Cannot take readings indoors.
After checking the above, the time and/or
day settings is still wrong. Move away from any potential source of
strong magnetism and try taking a reading
Adjust time and day settings manually. again.
l Using Watch Operations to Adjust the l Digital Compass Reading Precautions
Time Setting
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Barometric Pressure Alarm and Hourly Time Hand Movement and Watch
Measurement Signal Screen Indications
Q1 Following a relative barometric Q1 An alarm does not sound. Q1 I don’t know what mode the watch is
pressure reading, the watch’s in.
second hand points to 9 o’clock. Is the watch’s battery charged? You can determine the current mode by
The second hand will move to 9 o’clock if a Keep the watch exposed to light until it checking the watch display. Use (B) to
reading is outside the allowable barometric recharges sufficiently. navigate between modes.
pressure measurement range (260 hPa to l Charging l Navigating Between Modes
1,100 hPa (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg)). If [ERR]
appears on the display, there may be a The crown is pulled out. Q2 The second hand is jumping at two-
problem with the sensor.
The alarm will not sound while the crown second intervals.
l Checking the Change in Barometric
Pressure between Two Readings is pulled out. Push the crown back in to its Battery power is low. Keep the watch exposed
normal position. to light until it recharges sufficiently.
l Charging
Q2 [ERR] appears during measurement. Other than the above.
There may be a problem with the sensor. Try The alarm’s settings may not be Q3 All hands are stopped and buttons do
taking another measurement. If [ERR] keeps configured. Configure the alarm settings. not work.
appearing after multiple measurement
l Configuring Alarm Settings
attempts, contact a CASIO service center or The battery is dead. Keep the watch exposed
your original retailer. to light until it recharges sufficiently.
Q2 The hourly time signal does not
l Charging
sound.
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Q6 Why is the current time indicated by Charging
the watch is off by a certain amount
of time (nine hours, three hours and
15 minutes, etc.)? Q1 The watch does not work even
though it is exposed to light.
The city setting is not correct. Select the
correct setting. The watch stops operating whenever the
battery goes dead. Keep the watch exposed
l Setting a Home City
to light until it recharges sufficiently.
l Checking the Charge Level
Q7 The current time indicated by the
watch is off by one hour or 30
minutes. Q2 [RECOVER] is flashing on the
display.
The summer time setting may not be correct.
Select the correct setting. The watch is in the charge recovery mode.
Wait until the recovery process is complete
l Setting a Home City
(about 15 minutes). The watch will recover
more quickly if you place it in a brightly lit
Q8 The time indicated by the hands is location.
different from the displayed time.
● If a sensor measurement operation,
Strong magnetism or impact can cause the illumination and/or other power-intensive
hands to go out of alignment. Adjust hand functions are used within a short period of
alignment. time, the charging capacity of the battery
l Hand Alignment Adjustment drops and causes the watch to go into a
charge recovery mode. Function availability
is temporarily limited, but functionality
returns after the battery recovers.
Crown Operations
l Checking the Charge Level
Other
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