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Operation Guide 3490

Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO watch. ENGLISH
To ensure that this watch provides you with the years of service for which it is designed, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual, especially the information under “Operating Precautions” and Important!
“User Maintenance”. • The watch’s Altimeter Mode calculates and displays relative altitude based on barometric pressure
Keep all user documentation handy for future reference. readings produced by its pressure sensor. This means that readings taken at different times at the
same location may produce different altitude values due to changes in barometric pressure. Also note
Applications that the value displayed by the watch may be different from the actual elevation and/or sea level
The built-in sensors of this watch measure direction, barometric pressure, temperature and altitude. elevation indicated for the area where you are located.
Measured values are then shown on the display. Such features make this watch useful when hiking, • When using the altimeter of this watch for mountain climbing or other activities, it is highly
mountain climbing, or when engaging in other such outdoor activities. recommended that you check a map, local altitude indications, or some other source for your current
correct altitude and regularly calibrate the altimeter with the latest information. For more information,
Warning ! see “To specify a reference altitude value” (page E-61).
• The measurement functions built into this watch are not intended for taking measurements that • Whenever you use the digital compass of this watch for serious trekking, mountain climbing, or other
require professional or industrial precision. Values produced by this watch should be considered activities, be sure always to take along another compass to confirm readings. If the readings produced
as reasonable representations only. by the digital compass of this watch are different from those of the other compass, perform bidirectional
• When engaging in mountain climbing or other activities in which losing your way can create a calibration of the digital compass to ensure more accurate readings.
dangerous or life-threatening situation, always use a second compass to confirm direction readings. • Direction readings and digital compass calibration will not be possible if the watch is in the vicinity of a
• Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss permanent magnet (magnetic accessory, etc.), metal objects, high-voltage wires, aerial wires, or
suffered by you or any third party arising through the use of this product or its malfunction. electrical household appliances (TV, computer, cellphone, etc.)

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About This Manual Things to check before using the watch

• Depending on the model of your watch, digital display text appears 1. Check the battery power level.
either as dark figures on a light background, or light figures on a dark
background. All examples in this manual are shown using dark figures
on a light background. Is “H” or “M” displayed for the battery power indicator (page E-10)? Battery power
• Button operations are indicated using the letters shown in the indicator
illustration.
• Note that the product illustrations in this manual are intended for
reference only, and so the actual product may appear somewhat
NO YES
different than depicted by an illustration.
Does any one of the following conditions exist? The watch is charged
• Battery power indicator shows “L” and “LOW” is flashing on the sufficiently.
display. For details about
• “CHG” is flashing on the display. charging, see
• The face is blank. “Charging the Watch”
(page E-9).
YES
Power is low. Charge the watch by placing it in a location NEXT
where it is exposed to light. For details, see “Charging the
Watch” (page E-9). Go to step 2.

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2. Check the Home City and the daylight saving time (DST) setting. Contents
Use the procedure under “To configure Home City and summer time settings” (page E-28) to configure About This Manual …………………………………………………………………………………………… E-2
your Home City and daylight saving time settings.
Things to check before using the watch ………………………………………………………………… E-3
Important!
Charging the Watch …………………………………………………………………………………………… E-9
• Proper time calibration signal reception, and World Time Mode and Sunrise/Sunset Mode data depend
To recover from the sleep state …………………………………………………………………… E-13
on correct Home City, time, and date settings in the Timekeeping Mode. Make sure you configure
these settings correctly. Radio Controlled Atomic Timekeeping ………………………………………………………………… E-14
To get ready for a receive operation ……………………………………………………………… E-16
3. Set the current time. To perform manual receive ………………………………………………………………………… E-18
• To set the time using a time calibration signal To check the latest signal reception results ……………………………………………………… E-21
See “To get ready for a receive operation” (page E-16). To turn auto receive on or off ……………………………………………………………………… E-21
• To set the time manually
Mode Reference Guide …………………………………………………………………………………… E-23
See “Configuring Current Time and Date Settings Manually” (page E-30).
Timekeeping ………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-27
The watch is now ready for use.
Configuring Home City Settings ………………………………………………………………………… E-28
• For details about the watch’s radio controlled timekeeping feature, see “Radio Controlled Atomic
Timekeeping” (page E-14). To configure Home City and summer time settings ……………………………………………… E-28
Configuring Current Time and Date Settings Manually ……………………………………………… E-30
To change the current time and date settings manually ………………………………………… E-30
Taking Direction Readings ……………………………………………………………………………… E-33
To take a direction reading ………………………………………………………………………… E-33
To perform bidirectional calibration ………………………………………………………………… E-37
To perform magnetic declination correction ……………………………………………………… E-38
To store a direction angle reading in Bearing Memory ………………………………………… E-39

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Specifying Temperature, Barometric Pressure, and Altitude Display Units …………………… E-44 Looking up Sunrise and Sunset Times ………………………………………………………………… E-78
To specify temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units ……………………… E-44 To enter the Sunrise/Sunset Mode ………………………………………………………………… E-78
Taking Barometric Pressure and Temperature Readings ………………………………………… E-46 To view the sunrise/sunset time for a particular date …………………………………………… E-79
To take barometric pressure and temperature readings ………………………………………… E-46 To look up the sunrise and sunset times for a specific location ………………………………… E-80
To enable or disable the barometric pressure change alert …………………………………… E-51 Using the Stopwatch ……………………………………………………………………………………… E-82
To calibrate the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor ………………………………… E-53 To enter the Stopwatch Mode ……………………………………………………………………… E-82
Using the Altimeter Mode ………………………………………………………………………………… E-55 To perform an elapsed time operation …………………………………………………………… E-82
To select the altitude screen format ……………………………………………………………… E-57 To pause at a split time ……………………………………………………………………………… E-82
To select the altitude auto reading interval ……………………………………………………… E-58 To measure two finishes …………………………………………………………………………… E-83
To take altitude readings …………………………………………………………………………… E-60 Using the Countdown Timer ……………………………………………………………………………… E-84
To specify a reference altitude value ……………………………………………………………… E-61 To enter the Countdown Timer Mode ……………………………………………………………… E-84
To specify the altitude differential start point ……………………………………………………… E-62 To specify the countdown start time ……………………………………………………………… E-84
To use the altitude differential value ……………………………………………………………… E-63 To perform a countdown timer operation ………………………………………………………… E-85
To save a reading manually ………………………………………………………………………… E-64 To stop the alarm …………………………………………………………………………………… E-85
To start trek log value updating …………………………………………………………………… E-67 Using the Alarm …………………………………………………………………………………………… E-86
To stop trek log value updating …………………………………………………………………… E-67 To enter the Alarm Mode …………………………………………………………………………… E-86
Viewing Altitude Records ………………………………………………………………………………… E-72 To set an alarm time ………………………………………………………………………………… E-87
To view altitude records …………………………………………………………………………… E-72 To turn an alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off………………………………………… E-88
To delete all manually saved data ………………………………………………………………… E-76 To stop the alarm …………………………………………………………………………………… E-89
To delete data in a specific memory area ………………………………………………………… E-76

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Checking the Current Time in a Different Time Zone ………………………………………………… E-90 Charging the Watch
To enter the World Time Mode …………………………………………………………………… E-90
To view the time in another time zone …………………………………………………………… E-90 The face of the watch is a solar panel that generates power from light. The generated power charges a
built-in rechargeable battery, which powers watch operations. The watch charges whenever it is exposed
To specify standard time or daylight saving time (DST) for a city ……………………………… E-91
to light.
Illumination ………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-92
To turn on illumination manually …………………………………………………………………… E-92 Charging Guide
To change the illumination duration ……………………………………………………………… E-92 Whenever you are not wearing the When wearing the watch, make sure
To turn the auto light switch on and off …………………………………………………………… E-94 watch, leave it in a location where it that its face is not blocked from light
Other Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………… E-96 is exposed to light. by the sleeve of your clothing.
To turn the button operation tone on and off ……………………………………………………… E-96 • Best charging performance is • The watch may enter a sleep state
achieved by exposing the watch to (page E-13) if its face is blocked
To turn Power Saving on or off …………………………………………………………………… E-97 the strongest light available. by your sleeve even only partially.
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………………………… E-98
Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………… E-105
Operating Precautions …………………………………………………………………………………… E-109
User Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………… E-116
Warning!
Leaving the watch in bright light for charging can cause it to become quite hot.
Take care when handling the watch to avoid burn injury. The watch can become particularly hot
when exposed to the following conditions for long periods.
• On the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight
• Too close to an incandescent lamp
• Under direct sunlight

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Important! Level Battery Power Indicator Function Status

• Allowing the watch to become very hot can cause its liquid crystal display to black out. The
appearance of the LCD should become normal again when the watch returns to a lower temperature.
Except for the current time and the CHG
• Turn on the watch’s Power Saving function (page E-13) and keep it in an area normally exposed to 4 (charge) indicator, all functions and display
bright light when storing it for long periods. This helps to ensure that power does not run down. (CHG) indicators disabled.
• Storing the watch for long periods in an area where there is no light or wearing it in such a way that it is
blocked from exposure to light can cause power to run down. Expose the watch to bright light
whenever possible. 5 ––– All functions disabled.

• The flashing LOW indicator at Level 3 (L) tells you that battery power is very low, and that exposure to
Power Levels bright light for charging is required as soon as possible.
You can get an idea of the watch’s power level by observing the battery power indicator on the display. • At Level 5, all functions are disabled and settings return to their initial factory defaults. Once the battery
reaches Level 2 (M) after falling to Level 5, reconfigure the current time, date, and other settings.
Level Battery Power Indicator Function Status
• Display indicators reappear as soon as the battery is charged from Level 5 to Level 2 (M).
1 All functions enabled. • Leaving the watch exposed to direct sunlight or some other very strong light source can cause the
(H) battery power indicator to show a reading temporarily that is higher than the actual battery level. The
2 correct battery level should be indicated after a few minutes.
All functions enabled. • All data stored in memory is deleted, and the current time and all other settings return to their initial
(M)
Battery power
indicator factory defaults whenever battery power drops to Level 5 and when you have the battery replaced.

Power Recovery Mode

3 Auto and manual receive, illumination, • Performing multiple sensor, illumination, or beeper operations during a short period may cause all of
(L) beeper, and sensor operation disabled. the battery power indicators (H, M, and L) to start flashing on the display. This indicates that the watch
ll is in the power recovery mode. Illumination, alarm, countdown timer alarm, hourly time signal, and
ll lll

lll
sensor operations will be disabled until battery power recovers.
• Battery power will recover in about 15 minutes. At this time, the battery power indicators (H, M, L) will
stop flashing. This indicates that the functions listed above are enabled again.
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• If all of the battery power indicators (H, M, L) are flashing and the CHG (charge) indicator also is Power Saving
flashing, it means the battery level is very low. Expose the watch to bright light as soon as possible. When turned on, Power Saving enters a sleep state automatically whenever the watch is left for a certain
• Even if battery power is at Level 1 (H) or Level 2 (M), the Digital Compass Mode, Barometer/ period in an area where it is dark. The table below shows how watch functions are affected by Power
Thermometer Mode, or Altimeter Mode sensor may be disabled if there is not enough voltage available Saving.
to power it sufficiently. This is indicated when all of the battery power indicators (H, M, L) are flashing. • For information about enabling and disabling power saving, see “To turn Power Saving on and off”
• Frequent flashing of all of the battery power indicators (H, M, L) probably means that remaining battery (page E-97).
power is low. Leave the watch in bright light to allow it to charge. • There actually are two sleep state levels: “display sleep” and “function sleep”.

Charging Times Elapsed Time in Dark Display Operation

60 to 70 minutes (display sleep) Blank, with PS flashing Display is off, but all functions are enabled.
Level Change *2
Daily
Exposure Level (Brightness) Operation Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 All functions are disabled, but timekeeping is
6 or 7 days (function sleep) Blank, with PS not flashing
*1 maintained.

Outdoor sunlight (50,000 lux) 5 min. 2 hours 14 hours 4 hours

• The watch will not enter a sleep state between 6:00 AM and 9:59 PM. If the watch is already in a sleep
state when 6:00 AM arrives, however, it will remain in the sleep state.
Sunlight through a window (10,000 lux) 24 min. 6 hours 68 hours 19 hours • The watch will not enter a sleep state while it is in the Stopwatch Mode or Countdown Timer Mode.
Daylight through a window on a 48 min. 11 hours 138 hours 37 hours To recover from the sleep state
cloudy day (5,000 lux)
Move the watch to a well-lit area, press any button, or angle the watch towards your face for reading (page
Indoor fluorescent lighting (500 lux) 8 hours 162 hours ––– ––– E-93).
*1 Approximate amount of exposure time required each day to generate enough power for normal daily
operation.
*2 Approximate amount of exposure time (in hours) required to take power from one level to the next.
• The above exposure times all are for reference only. Actual exposure times depend on lighting
conditions.
• For details about the operating time and daily operating conditions, see the “Power Supply” section of
the Specifications (page E-108).
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Radio Controlled Atomic Timekeeping Approximate Reception Ranges

This watch receives a time calibration signal and updates its time setting accordingly. However, when UK and German Signals North American Signal
using the watch outside of areas covered by time calibration signals, you will have to adjust the settings
manually as required. See “Configuring Current Time and Date Settings Manually” (page E-30) for more
Anthorn 2,000 miles
information.
(3,000 kilometers)
This section explains how the watch updates its time settings when the city code selected as the Home
500 kilometers
City is in Japan, North America, Europe, or China, and is one that supports time calibration signal 600 miles
reception. (1,000 kilometers)
1,500 kilometers
The watch can receive the signal from the transmitter Fort Collins
If your Home City Code setting is this: located here: The Anthorn signal is For the Honolulu and Anchorage time zones, the
LIS, LON, MAD, PAR, ROM, BER, STO, ATH, MOW Anthorn (England), Mainflingen (Germany) receivable within this area Mainflingen signal can be received when reception conditions
are favorable.
HKG, BJS Shangqiu City (China)
TPE, SEL, TYO Fukushima (Japan), Fukuoka/Saga (Japan) Japanese Signals Chinese Signal
Fukushima Changchun
HNL, ANC, YVR, LAX, YEA, DEN, MEX, CHI, NYC, YHZ, Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) 500 kilometers
YYT 500 kilometers
Beijing
Important! Shangqiu
• The areas covered by MOW, HNL and ANC are quite far from the calibration signal transmitters, so Fukuoka/Saga Shanghai
certain conditions may cause reception problems. Chengdu
• When HKG or BJS is selected as the Home City, only the time and date are adjusted according to the Hong Kong
time calibration signal. You need to switch manually between standard time and daylight saving time 1,000 kilometers 1,500 kilometers
(DST) if required. See “To configure Home City and summer time settings” (page E-28) for information Signals are receivable in the Taiwan area
about how to do this. when reception conditions are good.
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• Even when the watch is within range of a transmitter, signal reception may be impossible due to the • Signal reception may be difficult or even impossible under the conditions described below.
effects of geographic contours, structures, weather, the time of year, the time of day, radio interference,
etc. The signal becomes weaker at distances of approximately 500 kilometers, which means that the
influence of the conditions listed above becomes even greater.
• Signal reception may not be possible at the distances noted below during certain times of the year or
day. Radio interference may also cause problems with reception.
Mainflingen (Germany) or Anthorn (England) transmitters: 500 kilometers (310 miles)
Fort Collins (United States) transmitter: 600 miles (1,000 kilometers)
Fukushima or Fukuoka/Saga (Japan) transmitters: 500 kilometers (310 miles) Inside or Inside a Near Near a Near Among or
Shangqiu (China) transmitter: 500 kilometers (310 miles) among vehicle household construction high-tension behind
• As of July 2019, China does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST). If China does go to the Daylight buildings appliances, site, airport power lines mountains
Saving Time system in the future, some functions of this watch may no longer operate correctly. office
equipment,
To get ready for a receive operation or a mobile
phone
1. Confirm that the watch is in the Timekeeping Mode or World Time Mode. If it isn’t, use D to enter the
Timekeeping Mode or World Time Mode (page E-24).
3. What you should do next depends on whether you are using auto receive or manual receive.
2. The antenna of this watch is located on its 12 o’clock side. Position the watch with 12 o’clock facing • Auto receive: Leave the watch over night in the location you selected in step 2. See “Auto Receive”
towards a window as shown in the nearby illustration. Make sure there are no metal objects nearby. below for details.
• Signal reception normally is better at night. • Manual receive: Perform the operation under “To perform manual receive” on page E-18.
• The receive operation takes from two to ten minutes, but Auto Receive
12 o’clock in some cases it can take as long as 20 minutes. Take
care that you do not perform any button operation or • With auto receive, the watch performs the receive operation each day automatically up to six times (up
move the watch during this time. to five times for the Chinese calibration signal) between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. (according to
the Timekeeping Mode time). When any receive operation is successful, none of the other receive
or operations for that day are performed.
• When a calibration time is reached, the watch will perform the receive operation only if it is in the
Timekeeping Mode or World Time Mode. The receive operation is not performed if a calibration time is
reached while you are configuring settings.
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• You can use the procedure under “To turn auto receive on and off” (page E-21) to enable or disable • If the current reception fails but a previous reception (within the
auto receive. Receive failed last 24 hours) was successful, the display shows the receiving
indicator and the ERR indicator. If the ERR indicator only is
To perform manual receive displayed (without the receiving indicator), it means that all of the
1. Use D to select the Receive Mode (R/C) as shown on page E-24. receive operations over the past 24 hours have failed.
Receiving
• One second after R/C appears on the display, the text RECEIVED The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode without changing
will scroll across the upper display. the time setting if you press D or if you do not perform any button
2. Hold down A until RC Hold appears on the display and then operation for about two or three minutes.
disappears. Note
• A signal level indicator (L1, L2, or L3, see page E-20) will appear • You can interrupt a time calibration signal reception operation by
on the display after reception starts. Do not allow the watch to pressing any button.
move and do not perform any button operation until GET or ERR
appears on the display.
• If the receive operation is successful, the reception date and time
appear on the display, along with the GET indicator.
Receiving indicator
The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode if you press D or
Receive successful if you do not perform any button operation for about two or three
minutes.

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Signal Level Indicator To check the latest signal reception results

During signal reception, the signal level indicator displays the signal level Enter the Receive Mode (page E-24).
as shown below. • When receive is successful, the display shows the time and date that
receive was successful. - : - - and - - - - indicate that none of the
reception operations were successful.
• To return to the Timekeeping Mode, press D.

Weak (Unstable) Strong (Stable)

The level indication will change in accordance with reception conditions

while reception is being performed.
As you watch the indicator, keep the watch in a location that best
maintains stable reception.
• Even under optimum reception conditions, it can take about 10 To turn auto receive on or off
seconds for reception to stabilize. 1. Enter the Receive Mode (page E-24).
• Note that weather, the time of day, surroundings, and other factors all
can affect reception. 2. Hold down E for at least two seconds. First, SET Hold will appear on
display. After that, AUTO will appear in the upper display and the
current auto receive setting (On or OFF) will appear in the middle
display. Keep E depressed until the AUTO screen appears. This is
the setting screen.
• Note that the setting screen will not appear if the currently selected
Home City is one that does not support time calibration reception.
3. Press A to toggle auto receive between on (On) and off (OFF).
On/Off status
4. Press E to exit the setting screen.

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Radio-controlled Atomic Timekeeping Precautions Mode Reference Guide

• Strong electrostatic charge can result in the wrong time setting.
• Even if a receive operation is successful, certain conditions can cause the time setting to be off by up Your watch has 11 “modes”. The mode you should select depends on what you want to do.
to one second.
• The watch is designed to update the date and day of the week automatically for the period January 1, To do this: Enter this mode: See:
2000 to December 31, 2099. Updating of the date by signal reception will no longer be performed • View the current date in the Home City
starting from January 1, 2100. • Configure Home City and daylight saving time (DST) settings Timekeeping Mode E-27
• If you are in an area where signal reception is not possible, the watch keeps time with the precision • Configure time and date settings manually
noted in “Specifications”. Determine your current bearing or the direction from your current location Digital Compass Mode
• The receive operation is disabled under any of the following conditions. E-33
to a destination
– While power is at Level 3 (L) or lower (page E-10) • View the barometric pressure and temperature at your current location Barometer/Thermometer
– While the watch is in the power recovery mode (page E-11) E-46
• View a graph of barometric pressure readings Mode
– While a direction, barometric pressure/temperature, or altitude reading operation is in progress
– When the watch is in the function sleep state (“Power Saving”, page E-13) • View the altitude at your current location
– While barometric pressure change indicator is being measured • Determine the altitude differential between two locations (reference Altimeter Mode E-55
point and current location)
– While a trek log updating is enabled
• Record an altitude reading with the reading time and date
– While a countdown timer operation is in progress (page E-84)
• A receive operation is cancelled if an alarm sounds while it is being performed. View the sunrise and sunset times for a specific date Sunrise/Sunset Mode E-78
• The Home City setting reverts to the initial default of TYO (Tokyo) whenever the battery power level Recall records created in the Altimeter Mode Data Recall Mode E-72
drops to Level 5 or when you have the rechargeable battery replaced. If this happens, change the Use the stopwatch to measure elapsed time Stopwatch Mode E-82
Home City to the setting you want (page E-28) . Use the countdown timer Countdown Timer Mode E-84
Set an alarm time Alarm Mode E-86
View the current time in one of 48 cities (31 time zones) around the globe World Time Mode E-90
• Perform a manual time calibration signal receive operation
• Check whether the last receive operation was successful Receive Mode E-18
• Configure auto receive settings
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Selecting a Mode • You can use buttons A, B, and C to enter a sensor mode directly from the Timekeeping Mode or
• The illustration below shows which buttons you need to press to navigate between modes. from another sensor mode. To enter a sensor mode from the Sunrise/Sunset, Data Recall, Alarm,
• To return to the Timekeeping Mode from any other mode, hold down D for about two seconds. Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, World Time, or Receive Mode, first enter the Timekeeping Mode and
then press the applicable button.

Timekeeping Mode

Stopwatch Mode Data Recall Sunrise/Sunset Sensor Modes

Mode Mode

Barometer/
Digital Compass Mode Thermometer Mode Altimeter Mode

Countdown World Time

Timer Mode Alarm Mode Mode Receive Mode

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General Functions (All Modes) Timekeeping

The functions and operations described in this section can be used in all of the modes.
Use the Timekeeping Mode (TIME) to set and view the current time and date.
Direct Timekeeping Mode Access • Each press of E in the Timekeeping Mode will change screen contents as shown below.
• To enter the Timekeeping Mode from any other mode, hold down D for about two seconds.
Day of the Week/Date Screen Month/Day Screen Barometric Pressure
Auto Return Features Graph Screen
• The watch will automatically return to the Timekeeping Mode if you do not perform any button operation Day of week
Barometric pressure graph
for a particular amount of time in each mode. Day Month Day

Mode Name Approximate Elapsed Time

Sunrise/Sunset, Data Recall, Alarm, Receive, Digital 3 minutes
Compass
Altimeter 1 hour minimum
12 hours maximum
Barometer/Thermometer 1 hour
Setting screen (digital setting flashing) 3 minutes
PM Hour : Seconds
• If you leave a screen with flashing digits on the display for two or three minutes without performing any indicator Minutes
operation, the watch exits the setting screen automatically.
Initial Screens
When you enter the Data Recall, Alarm, World Time, or Digital Compass Mode, the data you were viewing
when you last exited the mode appears first.
Scrolling
The A and C buttons are used on the setting screen to scroll through data on the display. In most
cases, holding down these buttons during a scroll operation scrolls through the data at high speed.
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Configuring Home City Settings • The Auto DST (AUTO) setting will be available only when a city code that supports time calibration
signal reception (page E-14) is selected as the Home City. While Auto DST is selected the DST
There are two Home City settings: actually selecting the Home City and selecting either standard time or setting will be changed automatically in accordance with time calibration signal data.
daylight saving time (DST). • Note that you cannot switch between standard time and daylight saving time (DST) while UTC is
selected as your Home City.
City code To configure Home City and summer time settings
PM 5. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the setting screen.
indicator 1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds. • Daylight Saving Time is turned on when the DST indicator is on the display.
First, SET Hold will flash on the display, and CITY will be displayed in
the upper display. After that, the currently selected city code and city Note
name will scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until the • After you specify a city code, the watch will use UTC* offsets in the World Time Mode to calculate
scrolling starts. the current time for other time zones based on the current time in your Home City.
• The watch will exit the setting mode automatically if you do not * Coordinated Universal Time, the world-wide scientific standard of timekeeping.
perform any operation for about two or three minutes. The reference point for UTC is Greenwich, England.
• For details about city codes, see the “City Code Table” at the back • Selecting some city codes automatically makes it possible for the watch to receive the time
Hour : of this manual.
Minutes calibration signal for the corresponding area. See page E-14 for details.
DST indicator 2. Use A (East) and C (West) to scroll through the available city codes.
• Keep scrolling until the city code you want to select as your Home
City is displayed.
3. Press D to display the DST setting screen.
4. Use A to cycle through the DST settings in the sequence shown below.
Auto DST (AUTO) DST off (OFF) DST on (ON)

Seconds

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Configuring Current Time and Date Settings Manually 2. Press D to move the flashing in the sequence shown below to select the other settings.

You can configure current time and date settings manually when the watch is unable to receive a time 12/24-Hour
City Code DST Seconds Hour Minutes Year
calibration signal. Format

To change the current time and date settings manually Thermometer/Barometer/ Power Illumination Button Operation Day Month
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds. Altitude display unit Saving Duration Tone
City code
First, SET Hold will flash on the display, and CITY will be displayed in
PM the upper display. After that, the currently selected city code and city 3. When the timekeeping setting you want to change is flashing, use A and/or C to change it as
indicator name will scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until the described below.
scrolling starts.
Screen To do this: Do this:
Change the city code Use A (East) and C (West).
Cycle between Auto DST (AUTO), Daylight Saving Press A.
Time (ON) and Standard Time (OFF).
Toggle between 12-hour (12H) and 24-hour (24H) Press A.
Hour : timekeeping.
Minutes Reset the seconds to 00
(If the current seconds count is between 30 and 59, Press A.
one is added to the minute count).
Change the hour or minutes
Use A (+) and C (–).
Change the year, month, or day

4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the setting screen.

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Note Taking Direction Readings
• While the 12-hour format is selected for timekeeping, a P (PM) indicator will appear for times from
noon to 11:59 p.m. No indicator appears for times from midnight to 11:59 a.m. With 24-hour format, The Digital Compass Mode uses a built-in direction sensor to take direction readings and display the
time is displayed from 0:00 to 23:59, without any P (PM) indicator. results. North is indicated by three graphic segments ( ). The watch also displays literal indications of
• The watch’s built-in full automatic calendar makes allowances for different month lengths and leap the bearing and the bearing angle to your objective.
years. Once you set the date, there should be no reason to change it except after you have the • For information about what you can do to improve digital compass reading accuracy, see “Calibrating
watch’s rechargeable battery replaced or after power drops to Level 5 (page E-10). the Bearing Sensor” (page E-35) and “Digital Compass Precautions” (page E-42).
• The day of the week changes automatically when the date changes.
• Refer to the pages shown below for more information on Timekeeping Mode settings. To take a direction reading
- Button operation tone on/off: “To turn the button operation tone on and off” (page E-96) 1. Make sure the watch is in the Timekeeping Mode or any one of the sensor modes.
- Illumination duration setting: “To change the illumination duration” (page E-92) • The sensor modes are: Digital Compass Mode, Barometer/Thermometer Mode, and Altimeter
- Enabling and disabling power saving: “To turn Power Saving on and off” (page E-97) Mode.
- Changing the temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units (for a city code other
2. Place the watch on a flat surface. If you are wearing the watch, make sure that your wrist is horizontal
than TYO): “To specify temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units” (page E-44)
(in relation to the horizon).
3. Point the 12 o’clock position of the watch in the direction whose reading you want to take.
4. Press C to start.
• COMP will appear in the upper display to indicate that a digital compass operation is in progress.
• About one second after you press C, pointers (three graphic segments for north, one graphic
segment each for south, east, and west) will appear on the display to indicate north, south, east,
and west. The bearing to your objective will also be indicated by literal indications and a bearing
angle.

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Digital Compass Readings

Bearing Indication • When you press C to start digital compass reading operation, COMP will initially appear on the
Objective Meaning display to indicate that a digital compass operation is in progress.
• After the first reading is obtained, the watch will continue to take digital compass readings automatically
Bearing to objective: North pointer 315° each second for up to 60 seconds. After that, the reading operation will stop automatically. - - - will be
Northwest West Current 0° shown for the literal direction indication and the bearing angle to your objective.
N: North time • The auto light switch is disabled during the 60 seconds that digital compass readings are being taken.
E: East • The margin of error for the bearing angle and the literal direction indication to your objective is ±11
W: West degrees while the watch is horizontal (in relation to the horizon). If the indicated direction is northwest
S: South (NW) and 315 degrees, for example, the actual direction can be anywhere from 304 to 326 degrees.
• Note that taking a direction reading while the watch is not horizontal (in relation to the horizon) can
result in large direction reading error.
• You can calibrate the bearing sensor if you suspect the direction reading is incorrect.
South East • Any ongoing direction reading operation is paused temporarily while the watch is performing an alert
Bearing angle to objective operation (daily alarm, Hourly Time Signal, countdown timer alarm) or while illumination is turned on (by
Note pressing L). The direction reading operation resumes for its remaining duration after the operation
that caused it to pause is finished.
• If the four pointers (north, south, east, west) and the literal direction indication do not appear
• See “Digital Compass Precautions” (page E-42) for important information about taking direction readings.
on the display when you press C, it could mean that the watch is displaying bearing memory
information. If this happens, press E to delete the current bearing memory contents. For more Calibrating the Bearing Sensor
information, see “Using Bearing Memory” (page E-39).
• To return to the Timekeeping Mode, press D. You should calibrate the bearing sensor whenever you feel that the direction readings being produced by
Pressing D will return to the Timekeeping Mode even is a reading operation is in progress. the watch are off. You can use any one of two different bearing sensor calibration methods: bidirectional
calibration or magnetic declination correction.
• Bidirectional Calibration
Bidirectional calibration calibrates the bearing sensor in relation to magnetic north. Use bidirectional
calibration when you want to take readings within an area exposed to magnetic force. This type of
calibration should be used if the watch becomes magnetized for any reason.
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Important! To perform bidirectional calibration

• To ensure correct direction readings by this watch, be sure to perform bidirectional calibration before 1. In the Digital Compass Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds.
using it. The watch may produce incorrect direction readings if you do not perform bidirectional First, SET Hold will flash on the display. After that, CALIBRATION will
calibration. scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until
CALIBRATION starts scrolling.
• Magnetic Declination Correction • At this time, the north pointer flashes at the 12 o’clock position
With magnetic declination correction, you input a magnetic declination angle (difference between and the display will show -1- to indicate that the watch is ready to
magnetic north and true north), which allows the watch to indicate true north. You can perform this calibrate the first direction.
procedure when the magnetic declination angle is indicated on the map you are using. Note that you can
input the declination angle in whole degree units only, so you may need to round off the value specified 2. Place the watch on a level surface facing any direction you want, and
on the map. If your map indicates the declination angle as 7.4°, you should input 7°. In the case of 7.6° press C to calibrate the first direction.
input 8°, for 7.5° you can input 7° or 8°. • - - - is shown on the display while calibration is being performed.
When calibration is successful, Turn 180° will appear on the
Precautions about bidirectional calibration display and three graphic segments ( ) will flash at 6 o’clock.
• You can use any two opposing directions for bidirectional calibration. You must, however, make sure After about one second, CALIBRATION -2- will scroll across the
that they are 180 degrees opposite each other. Remember that if you perform the procedure upper display.
incorrectly, you will get wrong bearing sensor readings. • If ERR-1 appears on the display, press C again to restart the
• Do not move the watch while calibration of either direction is in progress. direction reading operation.
• You should perform bidirectional calibration in an environment that is the same as that where you plan
to be taking direction readings. If you plan to take direction readings in an open field, for example, 3. Rotate the watch 180 degrees.
calibrate in an open field. 4. Press C again to calibrate the second direction.
• - - - is shown on the display while calibration is being performed.
When calibration is successful, the display will show OK and then
change to the Digital Compass Mode screen.

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To perform magnetic declination correction Using Bearing Memory

1. In the Digital Compass Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds. Bearing Bearing Memory lets you temporarily store and display a direction
Magnetic declination angle 12 o’clock position
direction value (E, W, or OFF) First, SET Hold will flash on the display. After that, CALIBRATION will memory reading so you can use it as a reference as you take subsequent digital
scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until direction North pointer compass readings. The Bearing Memory screen displays the direction
CALIBRATION starts scrolling. angle value angle for the stored reading, along with a pointer that indicates the stored
reading.
2. Press D.
When you take digital compass readings while the Bearing Memory
• DEC 0° will appear on the display and then the current magnetic
screen is displayed, the direction angle of the current digital compass
declination angle setting will flash on the display.
reading (as read from the 12 o’clock position of the watch) and the stored
3. Use A (East) and C (West) to change the settings. Bearing Memory direction reading will both be shown.
• The following explains magnetic declination angle direction
settings. To store a direction angle reading in Bearing Memory
OFF: No magnetic declination correction performed. The magnetic 1. Press C to start a digital compass reading operation (page E-33).
declination angle with this setting is 0°. Direction • This will take an initial reading and then take readings every
Magnetic declination E: When magnetic north is to the east (east declination) angle of second for 60 seconds.
current Pointer to bearing
angle value W: When magnetic north is to the west (west declination) in bearing memory • If a bearing memory direction angle value is already displayed, it
• You can select a value within the range of W 90° to E 90° with reading means that there is a reading already stored in Bearing Memory. If
these settings. Bearing Memory this happens, press E to clear the Bearing Memory reading and
• You can turn off (OFF) magnetic declination correction by pressing Screen exit the bearing memory screen before performing the above step.
A and C at the same time.
• The illustration, for example, shows the value you should input
and the direction setting you should select when the map shows a
magnetic declination of 1° West.
4. When the setting is the way you want, press E to exit the setting
screen.

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2. During the 60 seconds that digital compass readings are being taken, press E to store the current Example: Advancing to an objective while monitoring the direction to it
reading in Bearing Memory. Even if you lose sight of your objective, you can use a map to store the required bearing in bearing
• The Bearing Memory direction angle flashes for about one second as it is stored in Bearing memory and refer to the memorized information to advance to your objective.
Memory. After that, the Bearing Memory screen (which shows the bearing memory direction angle 1. Set the map (page E-40).
and pointer) will appear, and a new 60-second direction reading operation will start.
2. Without changing the orientation of the map, place the watch on it at your current location, and point 12
• You can press C at any time while the Bearing Memory screen is displayed, to start a new
o’clock at your desired objective on the map.
60-second direction reading operation. Doing so will display the direction angle for the direction
that the 12 o’clock position of the watch is pointed. The direction angle of the current reading will 3. With the 12 o’clock position of the watch pointed towards your objective on the map, press C.
disappear from the display after the 60-second direction reading operation is complete. • The watch starts taking direction readings, with the first result appearing after about one second.
• During the first 60 seconds after you display the Bearing Memory screen or during a 60-second 4. During the approximately 60 seconds that direction readings are being taken, press E to store the
direction reading operation you triggered by pressing C while the Bearing Memory screen is on bearing direction in memory.
the display, the direction stored in memory is indicated by a Bearing Memory pointer. • To recall a stored bearing and display its literal direction indication and bearing angle, press C.
• Pressing E while the Bearing Memory screen is displayed will clear the reading currently in Now you can advance towards your objective while observing the stored direction on the watch
Bearing Memory and start a new 60-second direction reading operation. display.
Setting a map and finding your current location Important!
Having an idea of your current location is important when mountain climbing or hiking. To do this, you • As you progress, the direction to your bearing will change, so you need to keep updating the
need to “set the map”, which means to align the map so the directions indicated on it are aligned with the information in bearing memory.
actual directions of your location. Basically what you are doing is aligning north on the map with north as
indicated by the watch.
• Note that map reading skills and experience are required to determine your current location and
destination on a map.

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Digital Compass Precautions Storage

Magnetic North and True North • The precision of the bearing sensor may deteriorate if the watch becomes magnetized. Because of
The northerly direction can be expressed either as magnetic north or true this, you should store the watch away from magnets or any other sources of strong magnetism,
True north
north, which are different from each other. Also, it is important to keep in mind including: permanent magnets (magnetic necklaces, etc.), concentrations of metal (metal doors,
that magnetic north moves over time. lockers, etc.), and household appliances (TVs, personal computers, washing machines, freezers, etc.)
Magnetic north • Magnetic north is the north that is indicated by the needle of a compass. • Whenever you suspect that the watch may have become magnetized, perform the procedure under “To
• True north, which is the location of the North Pole of the Earth’s axis, is the perform bidirectional calibration” (page E-37).
north that is normally indicated on maps.
• The difference between magnetic north and true north is called the
“declination”. The closer you get to the North Pole, the greater the
Earth declination angle.

Location
• Taking a direction reading when you are near a source of strong magnetism can cause large errors in
readings. Because of this, you should avoid taking direction readings while in the vicinity of the
following types of objects: permanent magnets (magnetic necklaces, etc.), concentrations of metal
(metal doors, lockers, etc.), high tension wires, aerial wires, household appliances (TVs, personal
computers, washing machines, freezers, etc.)
• Accurate readings are impossible indoors, especially inside ferroconcrete structures. This is because
the metal framework of such structures picks up magnetism from appliances, etc.
• Accurate direction readings are also impossible while in a train, boat, air plane, etc.

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Specifying Temperature, Barometric Pressure, and Altitude Display Units 3. Perform the operations below to specify the display units you want.

Use the procedure below to specify the temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units to be To specify this unit: Press this key: To toggle between these settings:
used in the Barometer/Thermometer Mode and the Altimeter Mode. Altitude A m (meters) and ft (feet)
Important! Barometric Pressure B hPa (hectopascals) and inHg (inches of mercury)
• When TYO (Tokyo) is selected as the Home City, the altitude unit is set
automatically to meters (m), the barometric pressure unit to Temperature C °C (Celsius) and °F (Fahrenheit)
hectopascals (hPa), and the temperature unit to Celsius (°C). These
settings cannot be changed. 4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the setting screen.

To specify temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display

units
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds.
First, SET Hold will flash on the display, and CITY will be displayed in
the upper display. After that, the currently selected city code and city
name will scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until the
scrolling starts.
2. Press D as many times as necessary until UNIT appears on the
display.
• See the sequence in step 2 of the procedure under “To change
the current time and date settings manually” (page E-30) for
information about how to scroll through setting screens.

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Taking Barometric Pressure and Temperature Readings Barometric Pressure

Barometric pressure
change indicator • Barometric pressure is displayed in units of 1 hPa (or 0.05 inHg).
This watch uses a pressure sensor to measure air pressure (barometric pressure) and a temperature • The displayed barometric pressure value changes to - - - if a measured
sensor to measure temperature. barometric pressure falls outside the range of 260 hPa to 1,100 hPa (7.65
inHg to 32.45 inHg). The barometric pressure value will reappear as
Barometric To take barometric pressure and temperature readings soon as the measured barometric pressure is within the allowable range.
pressure graph While in the Timekeeping Mode or in any of the sensor modes, press B
to take barometric pressure and temperature readings. Temperature
• BARO will appear on the display, indicating that barometric • Temperature is displayed in units of 0.1°C (or 0.2°F).
pressure and temperature reading are in progress. The results • The displayed temperature value changes to - - - °C (or °F) if a
will appear on the display after about one second. measured temperature falls outside the range of –10.0°C to 60.0°C
• After you press B, the watch will take readings every five seconds (14.0°F to 140.0°F). The temperature value will reappear as soon as
for the first three minutes, and then every two minutes after that. Barometric Temperature
pressure the measured temperature is within the allowable range.
Note
Display Units
Pressure • Press D to return to the Timekeeping Mode.
differential • The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically if you You can select either hectopascals (hPa) or inchesHg (inHg) as the display unit for the measured
Barometric barometric pressure, and Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) as the display unit for the measured temperature
pressure pointer do not perform any operation for about 1 hour after entering the
Temperature Barometer/Thermometer Mode. value. See “To specify temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units” (page E-44).

Barometric Pressure Graph

Barometric pressure graph
Barometric pressure indicates changes in the atmosphere. By monitoring
these changes you can predict the weather with reasonable accuracy.
This watch takes barometric pressure reading automatically every two
hours. Readings are used to produce barometric pressure graph and
barometric pressure differential pointer readings.

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Reading the Barometric Pressure Graph Barometric Pressure Differential Pointer
The barometric pressure graph shows a chronological history of pressure readings. This pointer indicates the relative difference between the most recent
• When display of the barometric change indicator is disabled, the graph shows the results of up to 21 Barometric barometric pressure reading indicated on the barometric pressure graph
pressure
barometric pressure readings (42 hours). differential (page E-48), and the current barometric pressure value displayed in the
• When display of the barometric change indicator is enabled, the graph shows the results of up to 11 pointer Barometer/Thermometer Mode (page E-47).
barometric pressure readings (22 hours).
• The horizontal axis of the graph represents time, with each dot standing for Reading Barometric Pressure Differential Pointer Current pressure
Barometric inHg values greater than most
two hours. The rightmost dot represents the most recent reading. Pressure differential is indicated in the range of recent measured
pressure • The vertical axis of the graph represents barometric pressure, with each ±10 hPa, in 1-hPa units. pressure
dot standing for the relative difference between its reading and that of the • The nearby screen shot, for example, shows hPa values
Time dots next to it. Each dot represents 1 hPa. what the pointer would indicate when the
The following shows how to interpret the data that appears on the barometric pressure graph. calculated pressure differential is
approximately – 5 hPa (approximately – 0.15
Rising barometric pressure indicates that upcoming weather will improve. inHg).
• Barometric pressure is calculated and
displayed using hPa as the standard. The
Falling barometric pressure indicates that upcoming weather will deteriorate. barometric pressure differential also can be
read in inHg units as shown in the illustration
Note (1 hPa = 0.03 inHg).
• If there are sudden changes in weather or temperature, the graph line of past reading −5
may run off the top or bottom of the display. −0.15
• The following conditions cause the barometric pressure reading to be skipped, with −10
the corresponding point on the barometric pressure graph being left blank.
– Barometric reading that is out of range (260 hPa to 1,100 hPa or 7.65 inHg to 32.45 Barometric pressure Current pressure
Not visible on −0.3 less than most
inHg) differential pointer
the display. recent measured
– Sensor malfunction pressure

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Barometric Pressure Change Indications Important!

Your watch analyzes past barometric pressure readings and uses a barometric pressure change indicator • To ensure proper results, take barometric readings under conditions where the altitude remains
to inform you about changes in pressure. If it determines there has been a significant change in pressure, constant.
it will beep and all of the graphic segments ( ) around the periphery of the face will flash as a barometric
pressure change alert. This means you could start taking barometric pressure readings after reaching a Example
lodge or camp area, and then check the watch the next morning for changes in pressure, and plan you – In a lodge or campground
day’s activities accordingly. Note that you can enable or disable display of the barometric pressure change – On the ocean
indicator as desired. • A change in altitude causes a change in barometric pressure. Because of this, correct readings are
impossible. Do not take readings while ascending or descending a mountain, etc.
Reading the Barometric Pressure Change Indicator
Enabling or Disabling Display of the Barometric Pressure Change Indicator
Indicator Meaning
You can enable or disable display of the barometric pressure change indicator as desired. When display
Sudden fall in pressure. of the indicator is enabled, the watch will take a barometric pressure reading every two minutes,
regardless of the mode it is in.
• When BARO is shown on the display, it means that barometric pressure change indicator display is
Sudden rise in pressure. enabled.
• When BARO is not on the display, it means that barometric pressure change indicator display is
Sustained rise in pressure, changing to a fall. disabled.

Sustained fall in pressure, changing to a rise. To enable or disable the barometric pressure change alert
In the Barometer/Thermometer Mode, hold down B for at least two seconds. Keep B depressed until
the current setting (INFO Hold ON or INFO Hold OFF) starts to flash on the display.
• The barometric pressure change indicator is not displayed if there has been no noteworthy change in • If barometric pressure change indicator display is currently enabled, BARO will also appear in the
barometric pressure. upper display. BARO will not appear if display is currently disabled.
• Note that barometric pressure change indicator display will turn off automatically 24 hours after you
turn it on or battery power goes low.

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• Note that time calibration signal reception and power saving (page E-13) are disabled while barometric To calibrate the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor
pressure change indicator display is enabled. 1. Take a reading with another measurement device to determine the
• Note that barometric pressure change indicator display cannot be enabled while the watch’s battery is exact current barometric pressure or temperature.
low.
2. With the watch in the Timekeeping Mode or in any of the sensor
modes, press B to enter the Barometer/Thermometer Mode.
Pressure Sensor and Temperature Sensor Calibration
The pressure sensor and temperature sensor built into the watch are calibrated at the factory and normally 3. Hold down E for at least two seconds. SET Hold will flash on the
require no further adjustment. If you notice serious errors in the pressure readings and temperature display and then TEMP will appear in the upper display. Keep E
readings produced by the watch, you can calibrate the sensor to correct the errors. depressed until TEMP appears.
• The current temperature calibration setting will flash in the lower
Important! display at this time.
• Incorrectly calibrating the barometric pressure sensor can result in incorrect readings. Before 4. Press D to move the flashing between the temperature value and
performing the calibration procedure, compare the readings produced by the watch with those of barometric pressure value, to select the one you want to calibrate.
another reliable and accurate barometer.
• Incorrectly calibrating the temperature sensor can result in incorrect readings. 5. Use A (+) and C (–) to select the temperature and barometric
Carefully read the following before doing anything. pressure value display units as shown below.
– Compare the readings produced by the watch with those of another reliable and accurate thermometer. Temperature 0.1°C (0.2°F)
– If adjustment is required, remove the watch from your wrist and wait for 20 or 30 minutes to give the Barometric Pressure 1 hPa (0.05 inHg)
temperature of the watch time to stabilize. • To return the currently flashing value to its initial factory default
setting, press A and C at the same time. OFF will appear at
the flashing location for about one second, followed by the initial
default value.
6. Press E to return to the Barometer/Thermometer Mode screen.

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Barometer and Thermometer Precautions Using the Altimeter Mode

• The pressure sensor built into this watch measures changes in air pressure, which you can then apply
to your own weather predictions. It is not intended for use as a precision instrument in official weather The watch takes altitude readings and displays results based on air pressure measurements taken by a
prediction or reporting applications. built-in pressure sensor.
• Sudden temperature changes can affect pressure sensor readings. Because of this, there may be • The displayed altitude reading is a relative altitude that is calculated based on measurement of
some error in the readings produced by the watch. changes in barometric pressure by the watch’s pressure sensor. This means that barometric pressure
• Temperature reading are affected by your body temperature, direct sunlight, and moisture. To achieve changes can cause readings taken at different times at the same location to be different. Also note that
a more accurate temperature reading, remove the watch from your wrist, place it in a well ventilated the value displayed by the watch may be different from the actual elevation and/or sea level elevation
location out of direct sunlight, and wipe all moisture from the case. It takes approximately 20 to 30 indicated for the area where you are located.
minutes for the case of the watch to reach the surrounding temperature. • When using the altimeter of this watch for mountain climbing or other activities, it is highly
recommended that you check a map, local altitude indications, or some other source for your current
correct altitude and regularly calibrate the altimeter with the latest information.
Important!
• See “To specify a reference altitude value” (page E-61) and “Altimeter Precautions” (page E-71) for
information about how to minimize differences between readings produced by the watch and values
provided by local altitude (elevation) indications.

Getting Ready
Before actually taking an altitude reading you need to select an altitude screen format and select an
altitude reading interval.

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Selecting the Altitude Screen Format To select the altitude screen format
You can select either of two screen formats for the Altimeter Mode. 1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds.
Screen 1 Screen 2 • SET Hold will flash on the display and then ALTI will appear in the upper display. Keep E
depressed until ALTI appears.
Altitude Relative altitude
Tendency Graph • The current altitude value will appear at this time.
2. Press D twice.
• DISP will appear, and then the current screen setting will appear in the upper display.
Altitude Altitude
3. Use A to toggle the setting between the two screens.
Screen 1 Screen 2

Current time Current time

• Altitude tendency graph contents are updated each time you take an altitude reading.
• Graph units are 10 meters on the vertical axis, and the measurement reading interval (one second, five
seconds, or two minutes) on the horizontal axis (page E-58).
• To take readings of the difference between the altitude at your current location and the altitude at a
reference point, select Screen 2. See “Using an Altitude Differential Value” (page E-62) for more
information.
4. Press E to exit the setting screen.

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Selecting the Altitude Auto Reading Interval Taking Altitude Readings

You can select either of the following two altitude auto reading intervals. Use the procedure below to take basic altitude readings.
0’05: Readings at one-second intervals for the first three minutes, and then every five seconds for • See “Using Reference Altitude Values” (page E-61) for information about how to make altimeter
approximately the next hour readings more accurate.
2’00: Readings at one-second intervals for the first three minutes, and then every two minutes for • See “How does the altimeter work?” (page E-70) for information about how the watch measures altitude.
approximately the next 12 hours
Note
• If you do not perform any button operation while in the Altimeter Mode, the watch will return to the
Timekeeping Mode automatically after 12 hours (altitude auto reading interval: 2’00) or after one
hour (altitude auto reading interval: 0’05).
• If trek log operation is in progress with 0’05 selected as the altitude auto measurement method,
exiting the Altimeter Mode to another mode will automatically cause the auto reading interval to
change to 2’00.

To select the altitude auto reading interval

1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds. SET
Hold will flash on the display and then ALTI will appear in the upper
display. Keep E depressed until ALTI appears.
• The current altitude reading value will appear at this time.
2. Press D to display the current altitude auto reading interval setting.
• This will cause INTERVAL to scroll across the top display. The
current altitude auto reading interval setting (0’05 or 2’00) will be
flashing in the center display.
3. Press A to toggle the altitude auto measurement interval setting
between 0’05 and 2’00.
4. Press E to exit the setting screen.
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To take altitude readings Using Reference Altitude Values

1. Make sure the watch is in the Timekeeping Mode or any one of the To minimize the chance of reading error, you should update the reference altitude value before setting off
Screen 1 Selected
sensor modes. on a trek or any other activity where you plan to take altitude readings. While mountain climbing, it is
Altitude Tendency Graph • The sensor modes are: Digital Compass Mode, Barometer/ highly recommended that you check a map, local altitude indications, or some other source for your
Thermometer Mode, and Altimeter Mode. current correct altitude and regularly update the reference altitude value with the latest information.
• Reading error can be caused by changes in barometric pressure, and by temperature changes due to
2. Press A to start auto altimeter readings.
change in barometric pressure and/or elevation.
• The current altitude value is displayed in units of 1 meter (5 feet).
• Though altitude readings can be taken without setting a reference altitude, doing so may produce
• For information about the measurement interval, see page E-58.
readings that are very different from altitudes indicated by other altitude markers and indications.
Altitude Note • Before performing the procedure below, look up the altitude of your current location on a map, the
• After you are finished, press D to return to the Timekeeping Mode and Internet, etc.
stop auto altimeter readings.
Current time • The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically if you do To specify a reference altitude value
not perform any operation (page E-26). 1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds. SET
Screen 2 Selected • The measurement range for altitude is –700 to 10,000 meters (–2,300 Hold will flash on the display and then ALTI will appear in the upper
Relative altitude to 32,800 feet). display. Keep E depressed until ALTI appears.
• The displayed altitude value changes to - - - - if an altitude reading • The current altitude reading value will appear at this time.
falls outside the measurement range. An altitude value will reappear as 2. Use A (+) or C (–) to change the current reference altitude value in
soon as the altitude reading is within the allowable range. 1-meter (5-foot) increments.
• Normally, displayed altitude values are based on the watch’s preset • Change the reference altitude value to an accurate altitude reading
conversion values. You also can specify a reference altitude value, if that you get from a map or other source.
you want. See “Using Reference Altitude Values” (page E-61). • You can set the reference altitude value within the range of –10,000
Altitude • You can change the unit for displayed altitude values to either meters
to 10,000 meters (–32,800 to 32,800 feet).
(m) or feet (ft). See “To specify temperature, barometric pressure, and • Pressing A and C at the same time returns to OFF (no reference
Current time
altitude display units” (page E-44). altitude value), so the watch performs air pressure to altitude
conversions based on preset data only.
3. Press E to exit the setting screen.
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Advanced Altimeter Mode Operations Using the Altitude Differential Value While Mountain Climbing or Hiking
Use the information in this section to obtain more accurate altimeter readings, especially while mountain After you specify the altitude differential start point while mountain climbing or hiking, you can easily
climbing or trekking. measure the change in the altitude between that point and other points along the way.
Using an Altitude Differential Value To use the altitude differential value
The Altimeter Mode screen has an altitude differential value that shows 1. In the Altimeter Mode, check to make sure that an altitude reading is
Altitude differential
the change in altitude from a reference point you specify. The altitude on the display.
Destination
differential value is updated each time the watch takes an altitude reading. altitude • If an altitude reading is not displayed, press A to take one. See “To
• The range of the altitude differential value is –3,000 meters (–9,995 take altitude readings” (page E-60) for details.
feet) to 3,000 meters (9,995 feet).
• - - - - is displayed in place of the altitude differential value whenever 2. Use the contour lines on your map to determine the difference in
the measured value is outside the allowable range. altitude between your current location and your destination.
• See “Using the Altitude Differential Value While Mountain Climbing or 3. In the Altimeter Mode, press E to specify your current location as the
Hiking” (page E-63) for some real-life examples of how to use this altitude differential start point.
feature. Current
location • The watch will take an altitude reading and register the result as
the altitude differential value start point. The altitude differential
To specify the altitude differential start point value will be reset to zero at this time.
1. In the Altimeter Mode, select Screen 2 as the Altimeter Mode display Altitude
Altitude differential differential 4. While comparing the altitude difference you determined on the map
(page E-57).
and the watch’s altitude differential value, advance towards your
2. Press E. Altitude destination.
• The watch will take an altitude reading and register the result as • If the map shows that the difference in altitude between your
the altitude differential value start point. The altitude differential location and your destination is +80 meters for example, you know
value will be reset to zero at this time. you will be nearing your destination when the displayed altitude
differential value shows +80 meters.

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Types of Altitude Data • There is enough memory to store up to 30 manually saved records. If there are already 30
Your watch can record three types of altitude data in its memory: manually saved data, auto save values, manually saved records in memory, the above operation will cause the oldest record to be deleted
and trek log values. automatically to make room for the new one.
• Use the Data Recall Mode to view data stored in memory. See “Viewing Altitude Records” (page E-72)
for details. Auto Save Values
Auto save values are one type of data stored in the memory of your watch.
Manually Saved Records
Auto Save Values
Any time you perform the procedure below in the Altimeter Mode, the watch will create and store a record
with the currently displayed altitude reading, along with the date and time the reading was taken. There is High Altitude (MAX)
enough memory to store up to 30 manually saved records, which are numbered from REC 1 through Low Altitude (MIN)
Total Ascent (ASC)
REC 30. Total Descent (DSC)
To save a reading manually • These values are checked and updated automatically by the watch as altitude auto measurements are
1. In the Altimeter Mode, check to make sure that an altitude reading is taken.
on the display. • Auto save is performed only while the watch is in the Altimeter Mode.
• If an altitude reading is not displayed, press A to take one. See “To • Cumulative ascent and cumulative descent values are updated whenever there is a difference of at
take altitude readings” (page E-60) for details. least ±15 meters (±49 feet) from one reading to the next.
2. Hold down A. First, REC Hold will flash on the display. After that, • Auto save values also include the date and time each value was recorded.
REC and the current time will appear in the lower display. Release A
as soon as REC and the current time appear.
• This will save the currently displayed altitude reading in a manually
saved record, along with the time and date of the reading.
• The watch will return to the Altimeter Mode screen automatically
after the save operation is complete.
• Holding down A for too long will advance to trek log update
start/stop (page E-67).

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Trek Log Values To start trek log value updating

While trek log updating is enabled, altitude values (high altitude/low altitude, cumulative ascent/descent) In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A for at least five seconds. First, Trek
for a particular trek are automatically checked and updated at regular intervals, even if you exit the Hold will flash on the display. After that, Hold will disappear and a pointer
Altimeter Mode. Values include the date and time each is updated. Up to 14 records of trek log values can ( ) indicating elapsed reading time will appear at 12 o’clock. Release A
be maintained in memory, and each record is assigned a number from Mt.1 through Mt.14 in the sequence when Hold disappears.
they are stored. • This starts updating of trek log values (high altitude/low altitude,
cumulative ascent/descent).
Trek Log Values in Each Record
High Altitude (MAX)
Low Altitude (MIN)
Total Ascent (ASC)
Total Descent (DSC)
To stop trek log value updating
• For up to 12 hours after trek log value updating is enabled, the values are updated automatically even In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A for at least five seconds. First, Trek
if you exit the Altimeter Mode. A segment ( ) in the graphic around the periphery of the display flashes Hold End and the elapsed time pointer ( ) will flash. After that, Hold will
to show the time elapsed since trek log value updating was enabled. Each graphic segment represents disappear. Release A when Hold disappears.
12 minutes, and one revolution around the display represents 12 hours. • This stops updating of trek log values (high altitude/low altitude,
• You can select the altitude reading interval you want. For more information, see “To select the altitude cumulative ascent/descent).
auto reading interval” (page E-58).
• Trek log value updating stops automatically whenever the battery charge goes low. Note
• To start a new trek log record while there are already 14 trek log
Note
records in memory, you will need to delete existing records. For more
• Even if you exit the Altimeter Mode while trekking, updating of the trek log high altitude, low altitude, information, see “To delete data in a specific memory area” (page
and cumulative ascent and descent values continues. E-76).
• Your watch has enough memory for 14 trek log records, which means you can maintain values for up to
14 treks.

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How High and Low Altitude Values are Updated • Entering the Altimeter Mode starts a new altitude auto reading session, but it does not reset the current
With each auto save or trek log reading, the watch compares the current reading against the MAX (high ASC and DSC values or change them in any way. This means that the starting ASC and DSC values
altitude) and MIN (low altitude) values. It will replace the MAX value if the current reading is at least 15 for a new Altimeter Mode auto reading session are the values that currently are in memory. Each time
meters (±49 feet) greater than MAX, or the MIN value if the current reading is at least 15 meters (±49 feet) you complete an altitude auto reading session by exiting the Altimeter Mode, the total ascent value of
less than MIN. the current session (920 meters in the above example) is added to the session’s starting ASC value.
Also, the total descent value of the current auto reading session (–820 meters in the above example) is
How Cumulative Ascent and Cumulative Descent Values Are Updated added to the session’s starting DSC value.
• Logging of trek log data continues even if you exit the Altimeter Mode.
620 m
Session end point Note
• The high altitude, low altitude, total ascent, and total descent values are retained in memory when you
Session start point exit the Altimeter Mode. To clear values, perform the procedure under “To delete data in a specific
memory area” (page E-76).

320 m

120 m
20 m
0m
The total ascent and total descent values produced by an Altimeter Mode reading operation session
during the example climb illustrated above are calculated as follows.
Total Ascent: q (300 m) + e (620 m) = 920 m
Total Descent: w (320 m) + r (500 m) = 820 m

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How does the altimeter work? Altimeter Precautions

Generally, air pressure decreases as altitude increases. This watch bases its altitude reading on • This watch estimates altitude based on air pressure. This means that altitude readings for the same
International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) values stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization location may vary if air pressure changes.
(ICAO). These values define relationships between altitude and air pressure. • Do not rely upon this watch for altitude reading or perform button operations while sky diving, hang
• Note that the following conditions will prevent you from obtaining accurate readings: gliding, or paragliding, while riding a gyrocopter, glider, or any other aircraft, or while engaging in any
When air pressure changes because of changes in the weather other activity where there is the chance of sudden altitude changes.
Extreme temperature changes • Do not use this watch for measuring altitude in applications that demand professional or industrial level
When the watch itself is subjected to strong impact precision.
• Remember that the air inside of a commercial aircraft is pressurized. Because of this, the readings
There are two standard methods of expressing altitude: absolute altitude, which expresses an absolute
produced by this watch will not match the altitude readings announced or indicated by the flight crew.
height above sea level, and relative altitude, which expresses the difference between the altitudes of two
different places. This watch expresses altitudes as relative altitude. The Effect of Temperature on Altitude Readings
For the more accurate altitude readings, leaving the watch on your wrist is recommended in order to
maintain the watch at a constant temperature.
Height of building 130 m Rooftop at an altitude of • When taking altitude readings, keep the watch at as stable a temperature as possible. Changes in
(relative altitude) 230 m above sea level temperature can affect altitude readings.
(absolute altitude)

Sea Level

Regular calibration of the watch in accordance with values provided by local altitude (elevation) indications
is recommended before taking readings in order to maximize reading accuracy (page E-61).

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Viewing Altitude Records 3. Use A and C to scroll through the screens for an area and display the one you want.

You can use the Data Recall Mode to view manually saved record data, auto save values, and trek log
values. REC REC REC
-01- -02- -30-
To view altitude records
1. Use D to select the Data Recall Mode (REC) as shown on page E-24.
• About one second after REC appears on the display, the display
will change to show the first record of the memory area you were
viewing when you last exited the Data Recall Mode. Manually saved records
Altitude
2. Use B to select the memory area you want.

Reading date REC -01- Total Mt.1

(month, day)
(Manually Saved (Auto Save (Trek Log MAX MIN ASC DSC
1 second Record Area) Value Area) Value Area)

• After you select the Trek Log Value Area screen, use the B
button to select the trek whose values you want to view. Treks are
Altitude Auto saved values
numbered from 1 (Mt.1) through 14 (Mt.14).
• After you select the Manually Saved Record Area screen, the date
(month and day) and time of the record will alternate on the display
in the lower display at one-second intervals.
Reading time
(Hour : minute)
Manually Saved
Record Area Screen
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Trek Log Values (Mt.1 to Mt.14)

Cumulative Ascent Cumulative Descent
MAX MIN ASC DSC High Altitude Value Low Altitude Value Value Value

Altitude Trek Log Values (Mt.1 to Mt.14)

• Manually saved records (REC01 to REC30), auto save MAX and MIN values, and trek log values *1 *2
all include the date (month and day) and time (hour and minute) that the data was recorded.
• Records of the ASC and DSC include altitude values along with the date (month, day) and year
that the data was recorded.
• For details about auto save values, see “Auto Save Values” (page E-65). For details about trek log *1: Month and day the displayed value was recorded.
values, see “Trek Log Values” (page E-66). *2: Month and day cumulation started.
• ---- will be displayed if MAX/MIN data has been deleted or if there is no corresponding MAX/MIN • Holding down A or C scrolls at high speed.
data due to error, etc. In such cases, total ascent (ASC) and total descent (DSC) values will show zero. • On the high altitude value (MAX) and low altitude value (MIN) screens, the lower display area alternates
• When the total ascent (ASC) or total descent (DSC) exceeds between the date (month and day) and time at one-second intervals.
99,999 meters (or 327,997 feet), the applicable value will restart • On the cumulative ascent and cumulative descent screens, the lower display area alternates between
from zero. Note that the watch can display up to five digits only. the month and day, and the year at one-second intervals.
When using feet as the altitude display units, altitude values are
displayed only up to the rightmost five digits.
• When the total ascent (ASC) or total descent (DSC) value
becomes fi ve digits long, the rightmost (ones) digit is shown in the
lower right of the display. The nearby illustration shows the display
1s digit when the value of ASC is 99995 meters.
10,000s digit
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To delete all manually saved data 4. Hold down E for at least two seconds. First, Clear Hold will flash in the display. After that, Hold will
Memory contents cannot be deleted while trek log values are being recorded. disappear. Release E when Hold disappears.
1. Use D to enter the Data Recall Mode. • If you are deleting a Manually Saved Record Area record, holding down E too long (after Hold
disappears) will cause all manually saved records to be deleted.
2. Use B to display the Manually Saved Record Area (page E-72).
• Deleting a record in either the Manually Saved Record Area or Trek Log Value Area will cause all
3. Hold down E for at least three seconds. First, Clear Hold ALL will flash in the display. After that, Hold records following it to be shifted upwards and renumbered accordingly. If the record you delete
will disappear. Release E when Hold disappears. is the last one currently in the memory area where you deleted it, - - - - will be displayed in the
• This will cause - - - - to appear in the lower display. display in place of the record number.
• This indicates that all manually saved data is cleared. • After you delete Auto Save Values, the MAX (high altitude) and MIN (low altitude) values will show
- - - -, while the ASC (cumulative ascent) and DSC (cumulative descent) values will show zero.
To delete data in a specific memory area
Memory contents cannot be deleted while trek log values are being recorded.
1. Use D to enter the Data Recall Mode.
2. Use B to display the memory area (Manually Saved Record Area, Auto Save Value Area, or Trek Log
Value Area) that contains the data you want to delete.
3. What you should do next depends on which memory area you displayed in step 2, above.
• If you displayed the Manually Saved Record Area, use A and C to display the number of the
record (REC-01- through REC-30-) you want to delete.
• If you displayed the Auto Save Value Area, all of its values will be deleted, so you do not need to
select anything.
• If you displayed the Trek Log Value Area, use B to display the trek (mountain) number of the
record (Mt.1 through Mt.14) you want to delete.
Important!
• A delete operation cannot be undone! Make sure you do not need data before you delete it.

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Looking up Sunrise and Sunset Times To view the sunrise/sunset time for a particular date
1. Enter the Sunrise/Sunset Mode.
Date
You can use the Sunrise/Sunset Mode to look up the sunrise and sunset times for a particular date (year, • This will display the sunrise and sunset times for the current
month, day) and location. date at the location specified by the city code, latitude, and
longitude.
Current date To enter the Sunrise/Sunset Mode
2. While the sunrise/sunset time are on the display, use A (+) and C (–)
While in the Timekeeping Mode, press D to enter the Sunrise/Sunset to scroll through the dates.
Mode. • Pressing one of the above buttons causes the month and day to
• This will display the sunrise and sunset times for the current date appear in the upper display area, and the year to appear in the
based the currently specified city code, latitude, and longitude. lower display area.
• Sunrise/sunset times will not be displayed when battery power is low. • When you release the button, the sunrise time of the selected day
• Before trying to use the Sunrise/Sunset Mode, you need to configure will be shown in the middle display, while the sunset time will be
settings for the city code, longitude, and latitude for the location whose Sunset time shown in the lower display.
Sunrise time
sunrise and sunset times you want to view. • You can select any date between January 1, 2000 and December
• The factory default configuration of the location is: City Code: TYO 31, 2099.
(Tokyo); Latitude: North 35.7 degrees; Longitude: East 139.7 degrees.
Sunset time Sunrise time
Note
• If you think that the sunrise and/or sunset times are not correct for
some reason, check the watch’s city code, longitude and latitude
settings.
• The sunrise and sunset times displayed by this watch are times at
sea level. Sunrise and sunset times are different at altitudes other
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To look up the sunrise and sunset times for a specific location 3. Press E to display the longitude/latitude setting screen, with the
Latitude latitude setting flashing.
Important!
• You do not need to perform this procedure to look up the sunrise and sunset times in your currently 4. Use D to move the flashing between the latitude and the longitude
selected Home City. setting.
• If you select a different city code to look up the sunrise and sunset times there, return to the city
5. Use A (+) and C (–) to change the flashing setting.
code of your Home City (your current location) when you are finished. Otherwise, the time shown
• You can configure the longitude and latitude setting within
in the Timekeeping Mode will not be correct.
following ranges.
• For information about the Home City setting, see “Configuring Home City Settings” (page E-28).
Latitude Range: 65.0°S (South 65.0 degrees) to 0°N to 65.0°N
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds. First, SET Hold will flash on the (North 65.0 degrees)
display, and CITY will be displayed in the upper display. After that, the currently selected city code and Longitude Range: 179.9°W (West 179.9 degrees) to 0°E to 180.0°E
city name will scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until the scrolling starts. (East 180.0 degrees)
Press D. • Latitude and longitude values are rounded off to the nearest
2. Use A (East) and C (West) to select the city code whose sunrise and sunset times you want to view.
degree.
• For details about city codes, see the “City Code Table” at the back of this manual.
• If this display shows the information you need, you can exit this procedure at this point by pressing 6. Press E to return to the Timekeeping Mode.
E twice. If you want to specify a latitude and longitude for a more exact reading, advance to step 3,
7. In the Timekeeping Mode, press D.
below.
• Display the location whose sunrise and sunset times you want to
view.

Longitude

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Using the Stopwatch To measure two finishes

A C A C C
The stopwatch measures elapsed time, split times, and two finishes.
Start Split Stop Split release Reset
Hours To enter the Stopwatch Mode First runner finishes. Second runner Display time of
Use D to select the Stopwatch Mode (STW) as shown on page E-24. (SPLIT appears in finishes. second runner
the upper part of the
To perform an elapsed time operation display.)
Display time of first
A A A A C runner
Start Stop (Restart) (Stop) Reset
Note
• The Stopwatch Mode can indicate elapsed time up to 999 hours, 59 minutes, 59.9 seconds.
To pause at a split time • Once started, stopwatch timing continues until you press A to stop it, even if you exit the Stopwatch
A C C A C Mode to another mode and even if timing reaches the stopwatch limit defined above. A paused timing
Current time operation will remain paused until you press A to restart it or C to reset.
Start Split Split release Stop Reset • Exiting the Stopwatch Mode while a split time is frozen on the display clears the split time and returns
Minutes Seconds (SPLIT appears to elapsed time measurement.
1/10 second in the upper part • While SPLIT is shown in the upper display, it alternates with the hour digits of the split time at
of the display.)
one-second intervals.

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Using the Countdown Timer To perform a countdown timer operation

A A A A C
The countdown timer can be configured to start at a preset time, and sound an alarm when the end of the
countdown is reached. Start Stop (Restart) (Stop) Reset
Countdown time To enter the Countdown Timer Mode • Before starting a countdown timer operation, check to make sure that a countdown operation is not in
(Hour, minutes, seconds)
Use D to select the Countdown Timer Mode (TMR) as shown on page E-24. progress (indicated by the seconds counting down). If it is, press A to stop it and then C to reset to
• About one second after TMR appears on the display, the display will the countdown start time.
change to show the countdown time hours. • An alarm sounds for ten seconds when the end of the countdown is reached. This alarm will sound in
all modes. The countdown time is reset to its starting value automatically when the alarm sounds.
To specify the countdown start time
1. Enter the Countdown Timer Mode. To stop the alarm
• If a countdown is in progress (indicated by the seconds counting Press any button.
down), press A to stop it and then press C to reset to the current
countdown start time.
• If a countdown is paused, press C to reset to the current
countdown start time.
Current time 2. Hold down E for at least two seconds.
• SET Hold will flash on the display and then the current start time
setting will start to flash. Keep E depressed until the start time
setting starts to flash.
3. Press D to move the flashing between the hour and minute settings.
4. Use A (+) and C (–) to change the flashing item.
• To set the starting value of the countdown time to 24 hours, set 0H 00’00.
5. Press E to exit the setting screen.

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Using the Alarm To set an alarm time

1. In the Alarm Mode, use A and C to scroll through the alarm screens
Alarm ON/OFF indicator
You can set five independent daily alarms. When an alarm is turned on, until the one whose time you want to set is displayed.
Alarm name an alarm will sound for about 10 seconds each day when the time in the
(AL- or SIG) Timekeeping Mode reaches the preset alarm time. This is true even if the
watch is not in the Timekeeping Mode. One of the daily alarms is a AL-1 AL-2 AL-3
snooze alarm. The snooze alarm will sound every five minutes up to
seven times or until it is turned off.
You can also turn on an Hourly Time Signal, which will cause the watch
to beep twice every hour on the hour. SIG* SNZ AL-4
To enter the Alarm Mode
Use D to select the Alarm Mode (ALM) as shown on page E-24.
• About one second after ALM appears on the display, the display will * There is no time setting for the hourly time signal.
change to show an alarm name (AL-1 to AL-4, or SNZ) or the SIG 2. Hold down E until SET Hold appears on the display and then the current settings start to flash.
Current time indicator. The alarm name indicates an alarm screen. SIG is shown • This is the setting screen.
when the Hourly Time Signal screen is on the display.
Alarm time
• When you enter the Alarm Mode, the data you were viewing when you 3. Press D to move the flashing between the hour and minute settings.
(Hour : Minutes)
last exited the mode appears first. 4. While a setting is flashing, use A (+) and C (–) to change it.
• When setting the alarm time using the 12-hour format, take care to set the time correctly as a.m. (no
indicator) or p.m. (P indicator).
5. Press E to exit the setting screen.
• Setting an alarm time causes that alarm to turn on automatically.

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To turn an alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off To stop the alarm
1. In the Alarm Mode, use A and C to select an alarm or the Hourly Time Signal. Press any button.
2. When the alarm or the Hourly Time Signal you want is selected, press B to turn it on and off. Note
• The alarm on indicator (when any alarm is on), snooze alarm • The snooze alarm sounds up to seven times at intervals of about five minutes.
Alarm on indicator • After the snooze alarm first sounds, SNZ will flash on the display until the snooze alarm sounds all
indicator (when the snooze alarm is on), and the Hourly Time
Signal on indicator (when the Hourly Time Signal is on) are shown seven times or until it is canceled.
on the display in all modes. • The snooze alarm will be canceled when any of the following occurs while the SNZ indicator is flashing
on the display.
- If you turn off the snooze alarm
- If you display the snooze alarm setting screen
- If you display the Timekeeping Mode setting screen
- If your Home City and World Time City are the same city, and you use the World Time Mode to
change the summer time setting of your Home City

Snooze alarm
indicator

Hourly time signal

on indicator

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Checking the Current Time in a Different Time Zone To specify standard time or daylight saving time (DST) for a city
1. In the World Time Mode, use A (East) and C (West) to scroll through
You can use the World Time Mode to view the current time in one of 31 time zones (48 cities) around the the available city codes.
globe. The city that is currently selected in the World Time Mode is called the “World Time City”. • Keep scrolling until the city code whose Standard Time/Daylight
Saving Time setting you want to change is displayed.
To enter the World Time Mode
Currently selected 2. Hold down E for at least two seconds.
Word Time City
Use D to select the World Time Mode (WT) as shown on page E-24. • Keep E depressed until the current setting (DST Hold ON or DST
• One second after WT appears on the display, the city code of the Hold OFF) starts to flash on the display.
currently selected World Time City will scroll once in the upper display. • DST Hold ON means that summer time is enabled, and that the
After that, the World Time City’s city code will be displayed in the upper current time is advanced accordingly. DST Hold OFF means that
display. summer time is disabled, and that the current time shows standard
To view the time in another time zone time.
• This toggles the city code you selected in step 1 between Daylight
In the World Time Mode, use A (East) and C (West) to scroll through Saving Time (DST indicator displayed) and standard time (DST
city codes. indicator not displayed).
• Using the World Time Mode to change the DST setting of the
city code that is selected as your Home City also will change the
Current timekeeping Timekeeping Mode time DST setting.
Mode time • Note that you cannot switch between standard time/daylight
saving time (DST) while UTC is selected as the World Time City.
Current time in the currently • Note that the standard time/daylight saving time (DST) setting
selected World Time City affects only the currently selected time zone. Other time zones are
DST indicator
not affected.

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Illumination 3. Press A to toggle the illumination duration between three seconds (3 displayed) and 1.5 seconds (1
displayed).
The display of the watch is illuminated for easy reading in the dark. 4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the setting screen.
The watch’s auto light switch turns on illumination automatically when
you angle the watch towards your face. About the Auto Light Switch
• The auto light switch must be turned on (page E-94) for it to operate.
Turning on the auto light switch causes illumination to turn on,
More than
To turn on illumination manually whenever you position your wrist as described below in any mode.
40°
Press L in any mode to illuminate the display. Moving the watch to a position that is parallel to the ground and
• You can use the procedure below to select either 1.5 seconds or three then tilting it towards you more than 40 degrees causes
seconds as the illumination duration. When you press L, the display illumination to turn on. Wear the watch on the
will remain illuminated for about 1.5 seconds or three seconds, outside of your wrist
Warning!
depending on the current illumination duration setting. • Always make sure you are in a safe place whenever you are reading the display of the watch
• The above operation turns on illumination regardless of the current using the auto light switch. Be especially careful when running or engaged in any other activity
auto light switch setting. that can result in accident or injury. Also take care that sudden illumination by the auto light
• Illumination is disabled during time calibration signal reception, while switch does not startle or distract others around you.
configuring sensor measurement mode settings, and during bearing • When you are wearing the watch, make sure that its auto light switch is turned off before riding
sensor calibration. on a bicycle or operating a motorcycle or any other motor vehicle. Sudden and unintended
To change the illumination duration operation of the auto light switch can create a distraction, which can result in a traffic accident
and serious personal injury.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds. First, SET Hold will flash on the
display, and CITY will be displayed in the upper display. After that, the currently selected city code and
city name will scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until the scrolling starts.
2. Use D to cycle through the setting screens until LIGHT appears in the upper display.
• The current illumination duration setting (1 or 3) will be flashing in the middle display.
• See the sequence in step 2 of the procedure under “To change the current time and date
settings manually” (page E-30) for information about how to scroll through setting screens.
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Note Illumination Precautions

• This watch features a “Full Auto Light”, so the auto light switch operates only when available light is • The LED that provides illumination loses power after very long use.
below a certain level. It does not illuminate the display under bright light. • Illumination may be hard to see when viewed under direct sunlight.
• The auto light switch is always disabled, regardless of its on/off setting, when any one of the following • Illumination turns off automatically whenever an alarm sounds.
conditions exists. • Frequent use of illumination runs down the battery.
While an alarm is sounding
While a bearing sensor calibration operation is being performed in the Digital Compass Mode Auto light switch precautions
While a receive operation is in progress in the Receive Mode • Wearing the watch on the inside of your wrist, movement of your arm, or vibration of your arm can
While a sunrise or sunset time is being calculated cause frequent activation of the auto light switch and illumination of the display. To avoid running down
While in a sensor mode, an auto light switch operation is performed after a sensor reading the battery, turn off the auto light switch whenever engaging in activities that might cause frequent
illumination of the display.
To turn the auto light switch on and off • Note that wearing the watch under your sleeve while the auto light switch is turned on can cause
In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down L for at least three seconds to frequent illumination of the display and can run down the battery.
toggle the auto light switch on (LT displayed) and off (LT not displayed). • Illumination may not turn on if the face of the watch is more than 15 degrees above
• The auto light switch on indicator (LT) is on the display in all modes or below parallel. Make sure that the back of your hand is parallel to the ground.
while the auto light switch is turned on. • Illumination turns off after the preset illumination duration (page E-92), even if you
• The auto light switch turns off automatically whenever battery power keep the watch pointed towards your face.
drops to Level 4 (page E-10). • Static electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper operation of the auto
light switch. If illumination does not turn on, try moving the watch back to the
starting position (parallel with the ground) and then tilt it back towards your face
again. If this does not work, drop your arm all the way down so it hangs at your
side, and then bring it back up again.
Auto light switch on • You may notice a very faint clicking sound coming from the watch when it is shaken
indicator
back and forth. This sound is caused by mechanical operation of the auto light
switch, and does not indicate a problem with the watch.

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Other Settings To turn Power Saving on or off
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds.
The button operation tone sounds any time you press one of the watch’s buttons. You can turn the button First, SET Hold will flash on the display, and CITY will be displayed in
operation tone on or off as desired. the upper display. After that, the currently selected city code and city
• Even if you turn off the button operation tone, the alarm, Hourly Time Signal, barometric pressure name will scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until the
change alert, and Countdown Timer Mode alarm all operate normally. scrolling starts.

To turn the button operation tone on and off 2. Use D to cycle through the setting screens until the current power
saving setting (On or OFF) is displayed.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for at least two seconds. • POWER SAVING will scroll across the upper display at this time.
First, SET Hold will flash on the display, and CITY will be displayed in • See the sequence in step 2 of the procedure under “To change
the upper display. After that, the currently selected city code and city the current time and date settings manually” (page E-30) for
name will scroll across the upper display. Keep E depressed until the Power saving information about how to scroll through setting screens.
scrolling starts. on indicator
3. Press A to toggle Power Saving on (On) and off (OFF).
2. Use D to cycle through settings on the display until the current button
operation tone (MUTE or key ) is displayed. 4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the
• See the sequence in step 2 of the procedure under “To change the setting screen.
current time and date settings manually” (page E-30) for
information about how to scroll through setting screens. Note
• The Power Saving on indicator (PS) is on the display in all modes
3. Press A to toggle the button operation tone on (key ) and off (MUTE). while Power Saving is turned on.
4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press E twice to exit the
setting screen.
Note
• The mute indicator is displayed in all modes when the button
Mute indicator operation tone is turned off.

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Troubleshooting ■ I can’t get correct altitude readings.

Relative altitude is calculated based on changes in barometric pressure measurement by its pressure
Time Setting sensor. This means that barometric pressure changes can cause readings taken at different times at the
same location to be different. Also note that the value displayed by the watch may be different from the
See “Radio Controlled Atomic Timekeeping” (page E-14) for information about adjusting the time setting actual elevation and/or sea level elevation indicated for the area where you are located.
according to a time calibration signal. When using the altimeter of this watch for mountain climbing or other activities, it is highly recommended
■ The current time setting is off by hours. that you check a map, local altitude indications, or some other source for your current correct altitude and
regularly calibrate the altimeter with the latest information.
Your Home City setting may be wrong (page E-28). Check your Home City setting and correct it, if For more information, see “To specify a reference altitude value” (page E-61).
necessary.
■ The current time setting is off by one hour. Taking Direction Readings
If you are using the watch in an area where time calibration signal reception is possible, see “To configure ■ ERR appears on the digital display during sensor reading operations.
Home City and summer time settings” (page E-28). There is something wrong with the sensor. This could be due to nearby strong magnetic force. Move
If you are using in the watch in an area where time calibration signal reception is not possible, you may location where magnetism is not present and try again. If, after multiple retries, ERR keeps appearing,
need to change your Home City’s standard time/daylight saving time (DST) setting manually. Use the contact your original retailer or CASIO service center. See “Location” (page E-42).
procedure under “To change the current time and date settings manually” (page E-30) to change the
standard time/daylight saving time (DST) setting. ■ ERR appears following bidirectional calibration.
If the screen displays dashes (- - -) followed by the ERR (error) indicator, it could mean there is something
Altitude Readings wrong with the sensor.
■ Altitude readings produce different results at the same location. • Wait for about one second for the ERR indicator to disappear from the display, and then calibrate the
sensor again.
■ Readings produced by the watch are different from the elevation and/or sea level altitude • If ERR continues to appear even after multiple attempts to calibrate, contact your original retailer or
indications in my area. (Negative sea level altitude values are produced in a location where the CASIO service center.
indicated elevation is a positive value.)

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■ The direction information indicated by the watch is different from that indicated by a backup Direction, Altitude, Barometric Pressure, and Temperature Readings
compass.
• Move away from and potential source of strong magnetism, perform bidirectional calibration, and then ■ I can’t change the temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units.
try taking a reading again. For more information, refer to “To perform bidirectional calibration” (page When TYO (Tokyo) is selected as the Home City, the altitude unit is set automatically to meters (m), the
E-37) and “Location” (page E-42). barometric pressure unit to hectopascals (hPa), and the temperature unit to Celsius (°C). These settings
cannot be changed.
■ Direction readings produce different results at the same location.
• Move away from any potential source of strong magnetism and try taking a reading again. See ■ “ERR” appears on the display while I am using a sensor.
“Location” (page E-42). Subjecting the watch to strong impact can cause sensor malfunction or improper contact of internal
circuitry. When this happens, ERR (error) will appear on the display and sensor operations will be disabled.
■ I am having problems taking direction readings indoors.
Digital Barometric Altitude
• Move away from any potential source of strong magnetism and try taking a reading again. See Compass Pressure/Temperature Reading
“Location” (page E-42). Reading Reading
Whenever you have a sensor malfunction, take the watch to your original retailer or nearest authorized
CASIO distributor as soon as possible.

Barometric Pressure Readings

■ The barometric pressure differential pointer does not appear on the display when I enter the
Barometer/Thermometer Mode.
• This could indicate sensor error. Try pressing B again.
• The barometric pressure differential pointer is not displayed when the displayed current barometric • If ERR appears while a reading operation is being performed in a sensor mode, restart the operation. If
value is outside of the allowable measurement range (260 to 1,100 hPa). ERR appears on the display again, it can mean there is something wrong with the sensor.

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• Even if battery power is at Level 1 (H) or Level 2 (M), the Digital Compass Mode, Barometer/ ■ The display shows the ERR indicator when I check the result of the latest receive operation.
Thermometer Mode, or Altimeter Mode sensor may become momentarily disabled if there is not enough
voltage available to power it sufficiently. In this case, ERR will appear on the display. This does not Possible Cause Remedy Page
indicate malfunction, and sensor operation should resume once battery voltage returns to its normal • You are wearing or moving the
level. watch, or performing a button
• If ERR keeps appearing during a reading operation, it could mean there is a problem with the operation during the signal Keep the watch in an area where reception conditions are good
receive operation. E-16
applicable sensor. while the signal receive operation is performed.
• The watch is in an area with
poor reception conditions.
World Time Mode
■ The time for my World Time City is off in the World Time Mode. You are in an area where signal
reception is not possible for See “Approximate Reception Ranges”. E-15
This could be due to incorrect switching between standard time and daylight saving time. See “To specify some reason.
standard time or daylight saving time (DST) for a city” (page E-91) for more information.
The calibration signal is not • Check the website of the organization that maintains the time
Charging being transmitted for some calibration signal in your area for information about its down times. –
reason. • Try again later.
■ The watch does not resume operation after I expose it to light.
This can happen after the power level drops to Level 5 (page E-10). Continue exposing the watch to light
until the battery power indicator shows “H” or “M”. ■ The current time setting changes after I set it manually.
You may have the watch configured for auto receive of the time calibration signal (page E-17), which will
Time Calibration Signal cause the time to be adjusted automatically according to your currently selected Home City. If this results
in the wrong time setting, check your Home City setting and correct it, if necessary (page E-28).
The information in this section applies only when LIS, LON, MAD, PAR, ROM, BER, STO, ATH, MOW,
HKG, BJS, HNL, ANC, YVR, LAX, YEA, DEN, MEX, CHI, NYC, YHZ, YYT, TPE, SEL, or TYO is selected
as the Home City. You need to adjust the current time manually when any other city is selected as the
Home City.

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■ The current time setting is off by one hour. Specifications
Possible Cause Remedy Page
Accuracy at normal temperature: ±15 seconds a month (with no signal calibration)
Perform the operation under “To get ready for a receive operation”.
Signal reception on a day for The time setting will be adjusted automatically as soon as signal E-16 Timekeeping: Hour, minutes, seconds, p.m. (P), year, month, day, day of the week
switching between standard reception is successful. Time format: 12-hour and 24-hour
time/daylight saving time (DST) Calendar system: Full Auto-calendar pre-programmed from the year 2000 to 2099
may have failed for some reason. If you are unable to receive the time calibration signal, change the E-30 Other: Three display formats (day of the week/day screen, month/day screen, barometric pressure
standard time/daylight saving time (DST) setting manually. graph screen); Home City code (can be assigned one of 48 city codes); Standard Time / Daylight
Saving Time (summer time)
■ Auto receive is not performed or you cannot perform manual receive. Year display on setting screen only.
Possible Cause Remedy Page Time Calibration Signal Reception: Auto receive 6 times a day (5 times a day for the Chinese calibration
signal) ; Remaining auto receives cancelled as soon as one is successful; Manual receive;
The watch is not in the Receive Mode
Auto receive is performed only while the watch is in the Timekeeping
Timekeeping Mode or World E-24
Mode or World Time Mode. Switch to either of these two modes. Receivable Time Calibration Signals: Mainflingen, Germany (Call Sign: DCF77, Frequency: 77.5
Time Mode.
kHz); Anthorn, England (Call Sign: MSF, Frequency: 60.0 kHz); Fort Collins, Colorado, the
Your Home City setting is wrong. Check your Home City setting and correct it, if necessary. E-28 United States (Call Sign: WWVB, Frequency: 60.0 kHz); Fukushima, Japan (Call Sign: JJY,
Frequency: 40.0 kHz); Fukuoka/Saga, Japan (Call Sign: JJY, Frequency: 60.0 kHz) ; Shangqiu
There is not enough power for
signal reception. Expose the watch to light to charge it. E-9 City, Henan Province, China (Call Sign: BPC, Frequency: 68.5 kHz)
Digital Compass: 60 seconds continuous reading; 16 directions; Angle value 0° to 359°; Four direction
■ Signal reception is being performed successfully, but the time and/or day is wrong. pointers; Calibration (bidirectional); Magnetic declination correction; Bearing Memory
Barometer:
Possible Cause Remedy Page Measurement and display range:
Your Home City setting is wrong. Check your Home City setting and correct it, if necessary. E-28 260 to 1,100 hPa (or 7.65 to 32.45 inHg)
Display unit: 1 hPa (or 0.05 inHg)
The DST setting may be Reading timing: Daily from midnight, at two hour intervals (12 times per day); Every five seconds in
Change the DST setting to Auto DST. E-28
incorrect. the Barometer/Thermometer Mode
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Other: Calibration; Manual reading (button operation); Barometric pressure graph; Barometric Bearing Sensor Precision:
pressure differential pointer; Barometric pressure change indicator Direction: Within ±10°
Thermometer: Values are guaranteed for a temperature range of –10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F).
Measurement and display range: –10.0 to 60.0°C (or 14.0 to 140.0°F) North pointer: Within ±2 digital segments
Display unit: 0.1°C (or 0.2°F) Pressure Sensor Precision:
Reading timing: Every five seconds in the Barometer/Thermometer Mode Measurement accuracy: Within ±3hPa (0.1 inHg) (Altimeter accuracy: Within ± 75m (246 ft.))
Other: Calibration; Manual reading (button operation) • Values are guaranteed for a temperature range of –10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).
Altimeter: • Precision is lessened by strong impact to either the watch or the sensor, and by temperature
Measurement range: –700 to 10,000 m (or –2,300 to 32,800 ft.) without reference altitude extremes.
Display range: –10,000 to 10,000 m (or –32,800 to 32,800 ft.) Temperature Sensor Precision:
Negative values can be caused by readings produced based on a reference altitude or due to ±2°C (±3.6°F) in range of –10°C to 60°C (14.0°F to 140.0°F)
atmospheric conditions. Sunrise/sunset:
Display unit: 1 m (or 5 ft.) Sunrise/sunset time display; selectable date
Current Altitude Data: Every second for the first 3 minutes, followed by every 5 seconds for
Stopwatch:
approximately 1 hour (0’05); every second for the first 3 minutes, followed by every 2 minutes for
Measuring unit: 1/10 second
approximately 12 hours (2’00)
Measuring capacity: 999:59' 59.9"
Altitude Memory Data:
Measuring accuracy: ±0.0006%
Manually saved records: 30 (altitude, date, time)
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, two finishes
Auto saved values: One set of high altitude and its reading date and time, low altitude and its
reading date and time, total ascent and its save start date and time, total descent and its save Countdown Timer:
start date and time Measuring unit: 1 second
Trek log data: High altitude, low altitude, cumulative ascent, cumulative descent for up to 14 treks Countdown range: 24 hours
Other: Reference altitude setting; Altitude differential; Altitude auto measurement interval (0’05 or Setting unit: 1 minute
2’00) Alarms: 5 Daily alarms (with one snooze alarm); Hourly time signal
World Time: 48 cities (31 time zones)
Other: Daylight Saving Time/Standard Time

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Illumination: LED light; Selectable illumination duration (approximately 1.5 seconds or 3 seconds); Auto Operating Precautions
Light Switch (Full Auto Light operates only in the dark)
Other: Battery power indicator; Power Saving; Low-temperature resistance (–10°C/14°F); Button Water Resistance
operation tone on/off • The information below applies to watches with WATER RESIST or WATER RESISTANT marked on the
Power Supply: Solar panel and one rechargeable battery back cover.
Approximate battery operating time: 7 months (from full charge to Level 4) under the following Enhanced Water Resistance Under Daily Use
Water
conditions: Resistance
• Light: 1.5 seconds/day 5 10 20
Under Daily Use Atmospheres Atmospheres Atmospheres
• Beeper: 10 seconds/day
• Direction readings: 20 times/month On watch front or on back No
Marking 5BAR 10BAR 20BAR
• Climbs: Once (approximately 1 hour of altitude readings)/month cover BAR mark
• Barometric pressure change indicator readings: Approximately 24 hours/month Hand washing, rain Yes Yes Yes Yes
• Barometric pressure graph: Readings every 2 hours
Example of Water-related work, swimming No Yes Yes Yes
• Time calibration receive: 4 minutes/day Daily Use Windsurfing No No Yes Yes
• Display: 18 hours/day
Skin diving No No Yes Yes
Frequent use of illumination runs down the battery. Particular care is required when using the auto
light switch (page E-95). • Do not use your watch for scuba diving or other types of diving that requires air tanks.
• Watches that do not have WATER RESIST or WATER RESISTANT marked on the back cover are not
protected against the effects of sweat. Avoid using such a watch under conditions where it will be
exposed to large amounts of sweat or moisture, or to direct splashing with water.

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• Even if a watch is water resistant, note the usage precautions described below. Such types of use Band
reduce water resistance performance and can cause fogging of the glass. • Tightening the band too tightly can cause you to sweat and make it difficult for air to pass under the
− Do not operate the crown or buttons while your watch is submersed in water or wet. band, which can lead to skin irritation. Do not fasten the band too tightly. There should be enough room
− Avoid wearing your watch while in the bath. between the band and your wrist so you can insert your finger.
− Do not wear your watch while in a heated swimming pool, sauna, or any other high temperature/high • Deterioration, rust, and other conditions can cause the band to break or come off of your watch, which in
humidity environment. turn can cause band pins to fly out of position or to fall out. This creates the risk of your watch falling
− Do not wear your watch while washing your hands or face, while doing housework, or while performing from your wrist and becoming lost, and also creates the risk of personal injury. Always take good care of
any other task that involves soaps or detergents. your band and keep it clean.
• After submersion in seawater, use plain water to rinse all salt and dirt from your watch. • Immediately stop using a band if you even notice any of the following: loss of band flexibility, band
• To maintain water resistance, have the gaskets of your watch replaced periodically (about once every cracks, band discoloration, band looseness, band connecting pin flying or falling out, or any other
two or three years). abnormality. Take your watch to your original retailer or to a CASIO service center for inspection and
• A trained technician will inspect your watch for proper water resistance whenever you have its battery repair (for which you will be charged) or to have the band replaced (for which you will be charged).
replaced. Battery replacement requires the use of special tools. Always request battery replacement
from your original retailer or from an authorized CASIO service center. Temperature
• Some water-resistant watches come with fashionable leather bands. Avoid swimming, washing, or any • Never leave your watch on the dashboard of a car, near a heater, or in any other location that is subject
other activity that causes direct exposure of a leather band to water. to very high temperatures. Do not leave your watch where it will be exposed to very low temperatures.
• The inside surface of the watch glass may fog when the watch is exposed to a sudden drop in Temperature extremes can cause your watch to lose or gain time, to stop, or otherwise malfunction.
temperature. No problem is indicated if the fogging clears up relatively quickly. Sudden and extreme • Leaving your watch in an area hotter than +60°C (140°F) for long periods can lead to problems with its
temperature changes (such as coming into an air conditioned room in the summer and standing close to LCD. The LCD may become difficult to read at temperatures lower than 0°C (32°F) and greater than
an air conditioner outlet, or leaving a heated room in the winter and allowing your watch to come into +40°C (104°F).
contact with snow) can cause it to take longer for glass fogging to clear up. If glass fogging does not
clear up or if you notice moisture inside of the glass, immediately stop using your watch and take it to
your original retailer or to an authorized CASIO service center.
• Your water-resistant watch has been tested in accordance with International Organization for
Standardization regulations.

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Impact Storage
• Your watch is designed to withstand impact incurred during normal daily use and during light activity • If you do not plan to use your watch for a long time, thoroughly wipe it free of all dirt, sweat, and
such as playing catch, tennis, etc. Dropping your watch or otherwise subjecting it to strong impact, moisture, and store it in a cool, dry place.
however, can lead to malfunction. Note that watches with shock-resistant designs (G-SHOCK, BABY-G,
G-MS) can be worn while operating a chain saw or engaging in other activities that generate strong Resin Components
vibration, or while engaging in strenuous sports activities (motocross, etc.) • Allowing your watch to remain in contact with other items or storing it together with other items for long
periods while it is wet can cause color on resin components to transfer to the other items, or the color of
Magnetism the other items to transfer to the resin components of your watch. Be sure to dry off your watch
• Though operation of your watch normally is not affected by magnetism, its accuracy may be affected if thoroughly before storing it and make sure it is not in contact with other items.
the watch itself becomes magnetized. Also, very strong magnetism (from medical equipment, etc.) • Leaving your watch where it is exposed to direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) for long periods or failure to
should be avoided because it can cause malfunction of your watch and damage to electronic clean dirt from your watch for long periods can cause it to become discolored.
components. • Friction caused by certain conditions (strong external force, sustained rubbing, impact, etc.) can cause
discoloration of painted components.
Electrostatic Charge • If there are printed figures on the band, strong rubbing of the printed area can cause discoloration.
• Exposure to very strong electrostatic charge can cause your watch to display the wrong time. Very • Leaving your watch wet for long periods can cause fluorescent color to fade. Wipe the watch dry as
strong electrostatic charge even can damage electronic components. soon as possible after it becomes wet.
• Electrostatic charge can cause the display to go blank momentarily or cause a rainbow effect on the • Semi-transparent resin parts can become discolored due to sweat and dirt, and if exposed to high
display. temperatures and humidity for long periods.
• Daily use and long-term storage of your watch can lead to deterioration, breaking, or bending of resin
Chemicals components. The extent of such damage depends on usage conditions and storage conditions.
• Do not allow your watch to come into contact with thinner, gasoline, solvents, oils, or fats, or with any
cleaners, adhesives, paints, medicines, or cosmetics that contain such ingredients. Doing so can cause
discoloration of or damage to the resin case, resin band, leather, and other parts.

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Leather Band Liquid Crystal Display

• Allowing your watch to remain in contact with other items or storing it together with other items for long • Display figures may be difficult to read when viewed from an angle.
periods while it is wet can cause the color of the leather band to transfer to the other items or the color
of the other items to transfer to the leather band. Be sure to dry off your watch thoroughly with a soft Watch with Data Memory
cloth before storing it and make sure it is not in contact with other items. • Allowing the battery to go dead, replacing the battery, or having your watch repaired can cause all data
• Leaving a leather band where it is exposed to direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) for long periods or failure in watch memory to be lost. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any
to clean dirt from a leather band for long periods can cause it to become discolored. damages or losses caused by data lost due to malfunction or repair of your watch, replacement of the
CAUTION: Exposing a leather band to rubbing or dirt can cause color transfer and discoloration. battery, etc. Be sure to keep separate written copies of all important data.
Metal Components Watch Sensors
• Failure to clean dirt from metal components can lead to formation of rust, even if components are • A watch sensor is a precision instrument. Never try to take it apart. Never try to insert any objects into
stainless steel or plated. If metal components exposed to sweat or water, wipe thoroughly with a soft, the openings of a sensor, and take care to ensure that dirt, dust, or other foreign matter does not get
absorbent cloth and then place the watch in a well-ventilated location to dry. into it. After using your watch where it has been immersed in saltwater, rinse it thoroughly with fresh
• Use a soft toothbrush or similar tool to scrub the metal with a weak solution of water and a mild neutral water.
detergent, or with soapy water. Next, rinse with water to remove all remaining detergent and then wipe
dry with a soft absorbent cloth. When washing metal components, wrap the watch case with kitchen
plastic wrap so it does not come into contact with the detergent or soap.

Bacteria and Odor Resistant Band

• The bacteria and odor resistant band protects against odor generated by the formation of bacteria from
sweat, which ensures comfort and hygiene. In order to ensure maximum bacteria and odor resistance,
keep the band clean. Use an absorbent soft cloth to thoroughly wipe the band clean of dirt, sweat, and
moisture. A bacteria and odor resistant band suppresses the formation of organisms and bacteria. It
does not protect against rash due to allergic reaction, etc.

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User Maintenance • Rust can cause sharp areas on metal components and can cause band pins to fly out of position or to
fall out. If you ever notice any abnormality immediately stop using your watch and take it to your original
Caring for Your Watch retailer or to an authorized CASIO service center.
Remember that you wear your watch next to your skin, just like a piece of clothing. To ensure your watch • Even if the surface of the metal appears clean, sweat and rust in crevasses can soil the sleeves of
performs at the level for which it is designed, keep it clean by frequently wiping with a soft cloth to keep clothing, cause skin irritation, and even interfere with watch performance.
your watch and band free of dirt, sweat, water and other foreign matter. Premature Wear
• Whenever your watch is exposed to sea water or mud, rinse it off with clean fresh water.
• For a metal band or a resin band with metal parts, use a soft toothbrush or similar tool to scrub the band • Leaving sweat or water on a resin band or bezel, or storing your watch an area subject to high moisture
with a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent, or with soapy water. Next, rinse with water to can lead to premature wear, cuts, and breaks.
remove all remaining detergent and then wipe dry with a soft absorbent cloth. When washing the band, Skin Irritation
wrap the watch case with kitchen plastic wrap so it does not come into contact with the detergent or • Individuals with sensitive skin or in poor physical condition may experience skin irritation when wearing
soap. a watch. Such individuals should keep their leather band or resin band particularly clean. Should you
• For a resin band, wash with water and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. Note that sometimes a smudge ever experience a rash or other skin irritation, immediately remove your watch and contact a skin care
like pattern may appear on the surface of a resin band. This will not have any effect on your skin or professional.
clothing. Wipe with a cloth to remove the smudge pattern.
• Clean water and sweat from a leather band by wiping with a soft cloth. Battery
• Not operating a watch crown, buttons, or rotary bezel could lead to later problems with their operation.
Periodically rotate the crown and rotary bezel, and press buttons to maintain proper operation. • The special rechargeable battery used by your watch is not intended to be removed or replaced by you.
Use of a rechargeable battery other than the special one specified for your watch can damage your
Dangers of Poor Watch Care watch.
• The rechargeable (secondary) battery is charged when the solar panel is exposed to light, so it does not
Rust
require regular replacement as the primary battery requires. Note, however, that long use or operating
• Though the metal steel used for your watch is highly rust-resistant, rust can form if your watch is not conditions can cause the capacity or charging efficiency of the rechargeable battery to deteriorate. If you
cleaned after it becomes dirty. feel that the amount of operation provided by charging is too short, contact your original retailer or
− Dirt on your watch can make it impossible for oxygen to come into contact with the metal, which can CASIO service center.
lead to breakdown of the oxidization layer on the metal surface and the formation of rust.

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City Code Table City City UTC Offset/ • This table shows the city codes of this watch.
Code GMT Differential (As of July 2019)
DEL Delhi +5.5 • The rules governing global times (GMT
City UTC Offset/ City UTC Offset/ differential and UTC offset) and summer time
City City
Code GMT Differential Code GMT Differential KTM Kathmandu +5.75 are determined by each individual country.
PPG Pago Pago –11 UTC DAC Dhaka +6
HNL Honolulu –10 LIS Lisbon 0 RGN Yangon +6.5
ANC Anchorage –9 LON London BKK Bangkok +7
YVR Vancouver MAD Madrid SIN Singapore
–8
LAX Los Angeles PAR Paris HKG Hong Kong
+8
YEA Edmonton ROM Rome +1 BJS Beijing
–7
DEN Denver BER Berlin TPE Taipei
MEX Mexico City STO Stockholm SEL Seoul
–6 +9
CHI Chicago ATH Athens TYO Tokyo
NYC New York –5 CAI Cairo +2 ADL Adelaide +9.5
SCL Santiago JRS Jerusalem GUM Guam
–4 +10
YHZ Halifax MOW Moscow SYD Sydney
+3
YYT St. Johns –3.5 JED Jeddah NOU Noumea +11
RIO Rio De Janeiro –3 THR Tehran +3.5 WLG Wellington +12
Fernando de DXB Dubai +4
FEN –2
Noronha KBL Kabul +4.5
RAI Praia –1 KHI Karachi +5

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