Casio Pro Trek PRW-70Y-1ER Watch
Casio Pro Trek PRW-70Y-1ER Watch
Casio Pro Trek PRW-70Y-1ER Watch
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To start HS2 high-speed movement • You can use high-speed movement to perform the following operations: when changing a time and/or
While HS1 high-speed forward movement is in progress, rotate the crown date setting; when selecting a city; when performing magnetic declination angle calibration, altitude
rapidly again a number of turns away from you. calibration, barometric pressure calibration, or temperature calibration operations; when calibrating
high tide times; when setting a latitude and longitude; when configuring timer settings, when setting an
alarm time
To stop high-speed movement
Rotate the crown in the direction that is opposite that of the current high-speed
movement or press any button.
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Things to check before using the watch 2. Check the Home City and the daylight saving time (DST) setting.
Use the procedure under “To configure Home City and summer time settings” (page E-36) to configure your
1. Check the battery power level. Home City and daylight saving time settings.
Hold down B (page E-2) for at least two seconds to enter the Timekeeping Mode and display the battery
power level. Important!
• Proper time calibration signal reception and World Time Mode data depend on correct Home City,
Battery power time, and date settings in the Timekeeping Mode. Make sure you configure these settings correctly.
The battery power level will be indicated as H or M on the left
side of the digital display. indicator
3. Set the current time.
• To set the time using a time calibration signal
See “To get ready for a receive operation” (page E-22).
NO YES • To set the time manually
The watch is charged See “Configuring Current Time and Date Settings Manually” (page E-38).
Does any one of the conditions below exist? sufficiently.
• L flashing on the digital display. For details about
The watch is now ready for use.
• “CHARGE” flashing on the display. charging, see • For details about the watch’s radio controlled timekeeping feature, see “Radio Controlled Atomic
“Charging the Watch” Timekeeping” (page E-20).
YES (page E-13).
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Contents Moving the Hands for Easy Viewing of the Digital Display ………………………………………… E-42
To shift the hands and view digital info …………………………………………………………… E-42
About This Manual …………………………………………………………………………………………… E-2 To return the hands to their normal positions …………………………………………………… E-43
Using the Crown ……………………………………………………………………………………………… E-3 Taking Direction Readings ……………………………………………………………………………… E-44
Things to check before using the watch ………………………………………………………………… E-6 To take a direction reading ………………………………………………………………………… E-45
To perform figure 8 calibration ……………………………………………………………………… E-48
Charging the Watch ………………………………………………………………………………………… E-13
To perform 3-point calibration ……………………………………………………………………… E-50
To recover from the sleep state …………………………………………………………………… E-19
To perform magnetic declination correction ……………………………………………………… E-53
Radio Controlled Atomic Timekeeping ………………………………………………………………… E-20 To store a direction angle reading in Bearing Memory ………………………………………… E-54
To get ready for a receive operation ……………………………………………………………… E-22
Specifying Altitude, Barometric Pressure, and Temperature Units ……………………………… E-58
To perform manual receive ………………………………………………………………………… E-24
To specify altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature units ……………………………… E-58
To check the latest signal reception results ……………………………………………………… E-27
To turn auto receive on or off ……………………………………………………………………… E-28 Using the Altimeter Mode ………………………………………………………………………………… E-59
To specify the altitude auto reading interval ……………………………………………………… E-60
Mode Reference Guide …………………………………………………………………………………… E-30
To take altitude readings …………………………………………………………………………… E-61
Timekeeping ………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-35 To specify a reference altitude value ……………………………………………………………… E-63
Configuring Home City Settings ………………………………………………………………………… E-36 To specify the altitude differential measurement range ………………………………………… E-65
To configure Home City and summer time settings ……………………………………………… E-36 To use the altitude differential value ……………………………………………………………… E-66
Configuring Current Time and Date Settings Manually ……………………………………………… E-38 To save a reading manually ………………………………………………………………………… E-68
To change the current time and date settings manually ………………………………………… E-38 Precautions Concerning Simultaneous Altitude and Temperature Readings ………………… E-74
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping …………………………………………… E-40
Hand Home Position Adjustment ……………………………………………………………………… E-41
To trigger hand home position adjustment manually …………………………………………… E-41
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Taking Barometric Pressure Readings ………………………………………………………………… E-75 Looking up Sunrise and Sunset Times ………………………………………………………………… E-102
To take barometric pressure readings …………………………………………………………… E-75 To enter the Sunrise/Sunset Mode ………………………………………………………………… E-102
To specify the barometric pressure auto measurement interval ……………………………… E-78 To view the sunrise/sunset time for a particular date …………………………………………… E-103
To enable barometric pressure differential indication by the small hand ……………………… E-78 To look up the sunrise and sunset times for a specific location ………………………………… E-103
To enable or disable the barometric pressure change indicator ……………………………… E-81 Using the Stopwatch ……………………………………………………………………………………… E-105
To calibrate the pressure sensor …………………………………………………………………… E-83 To enter the Stopwatch Mode ……………………………………………………………………… E-105
Taking Temperature Readings …………………………………………………………………………… E-84 To perform an elapsed time operation …………………………………………………………… E-105
To take temperature readings ……………………………………………………………………… E-84 To pause at a split time ……………………………………………………………………………… E-105
To calibrate the temperature sensor ……………………………………………………………… E-85 To measure two finishes …………………………………………………………………………… E-106
Viewing Altitude Records ………………………………………………………………………………… E-87 Using the Countdown Timer ……………………………………………………………………………… E-107
To view altitude records …………………………………………………………………………… E-87 To enter the Countdown Timer Mode ……………………………………………………………… E-107
To delete a specific record ………………………………………………………………………… E-90 To specify the countdown start time ……………………………………………………………… E-107
To delete all recorded data ………………………………………………………………………… E-90 To perform a countdown timer operation ………………………………………………………… E-108
Checking the Tide Level and Moon Ages (Tide/Moon) ……………………………………………… E-91 To stop the alarm …………………………………………………………………………………… E-108
To view the current tide level and Moon age……………………………………………………… E-91 Using the Alarm …………………………………………………………………………………………… E-109
To view the tide level and Moon age for a specific date and time ……………………………… E-93 To enter the Alarm Mode …………………………………………………………………………… E-109
To calibrate the high tide time ……………………………………………………………………… E-95 To set an alarm time ………………………………………………………………………………… E-110
Viewing Favorable Fishing Times ……………………………………………………………………… E-97 To turn an alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off………………………………………… E-111
To view today’s fishing times ……………………………………………………………………… E-97 To stop the alarm tone ……………………………………………………………………………… E-111
To display the fishing time for a specified date …………………………………………………… E-99 To test the alarm tone ……………………………………………………………………………… E-111
To turn the fishing time alarm on or off …………………………………………………………… E-99
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Checking the Current Time in a Different Time Zone ………………………………………………… E-112 Charging the Watch
To enter the World Time Mode …………………………………………………………………… E-112
To configure World Time City and summer time settings ……………………………………… E-113 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 swap your Home City and World Time City …………………………………………………… E-115
to light.
To access the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time zone ………………………………… E-115
Illumination ………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-116 Charging Guide
To turn on illumination manually …………………………………………………………………… E-116 Whenever you are not wearing the When wearing the watch, make sure
To change the illumination duration ……………………………………………………………… E-116 watch, leave it in a location where it that its face is not blocked from light
To enable or disable the auto light switch ………………………………………………………… E-118 is exposed to light. by the sleeve of your clothing.
Other Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………… E-120 • Best charging performance is • The watch may enter a sleep state
achieved by exposing the watch to (page E-19) if its face is blocked by
To enable or disable the button operation tone ………………………………………………… E-120 the strongest light available. your sleeve even only partially.
To enable or disable Power Saving ……………………………………………………………… E-120
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………………………… E-121
Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………… E-129
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 conditions below 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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blocked from exposure to light can cause power to run down. Expose the watch to bright light disabled.
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whenever possible.
Power Levels
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Hold down B for at least two seconds to enter the Timekeeping Mode.
You can get an idea of the watch’s power level by observing the battery power indicator on the display. lll
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(H) All functions enabled.
All hands stopped at 12 o’clock.
5 ––– All functions disabled and settings return
2 to their initial factory defaults.
All functions enabled.
(M)
• The flashing L indicator at Level 3 (L) tells you that battery power is very low, and that exposure to
Battery power bright light for charging is required as soon as possible.
indicator • Once the battery reaches Level 2 (M) after falling to Level 5, reconfigure the current time, date, and
other settings.
• Display indicators reappear as soon as the battery is charged from Level 5 to Level 2 (M).
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• Leaving the watch exposed to direct sunlight or some other very strong light source can cause the Power Recovery Mode
battery power indicator to show a reading temporarily that is higher than the actual battery level. The • Performing multiple sensor, illumination, or beeper operations during a short period may cause the
correct battery level should be indicated after a few minutes. recovery indicator (RECOVER) to start flashing on the display. This indicates that the watch is in the
• All data stored in memory is deleted, and the current time and all other settings return to their initial power recovery mode. Illumination, alarm, countdown timer alarm, hourly time signal, and sensor
factory defaults whenever battery power drops to Level 5 and when you have the battery replaced. operations will be disabled until battery power recovers.
A dark environment while battery power is at Level 4 will cause the level to drop to Level 5. Expose the • Battery power will recover in about 15 minutes. At this time, the recovery indicator (RECOVER) will stop
watch to bright light whenever possible. flashing. This indicates that the functions listed above are enabled again.
• Frequent flashing of the recovery indicator (RECOVER) indicates that battery power is low. Expose the
Low battery alert watch to bright light as soon as possible.
Jumps at two-second
intervals When battery power reaches Level 3, the second hand of the watch will • Even if battery power is at Level 1 (H) or Level 2 (M), the Digital Compass Mode, Barometer Mode,
jump at 2-second intervals in the Timekeeping Mode to let you know that Thermometer Mode or Altimeter Mode sensor may be disabled if there is not enough power available
charging is required. to power it sufficiently. This is indicated when the recovery indicator (RECOVER) is flashing.
• Frequent flashing of the recovery indicator (RECOVER) probably means that remaining battery power
l is low. Leave the watch in bright light to allow it to charge.
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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-38) for more
Anthorn 2,000 miles
information. (3,000 kilometers)
This section explains how the watch updates its time settings automatically when the city code selected
500 kilometers
as the Home City is in Japan, North America, Europe, or China, and is one that supports time calibration 600 miles
signal 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 (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-36) for information
about how to do this.
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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
among vehicle household construction high-tension behind
Shangqiu (China) transmitter: 500 kilometers (310 miles) buildings appliances, site, airport power lines mountains
• As of January 2016, China does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST). If China does go to the Daylight office
Saving Time system in the future, some functions of this watch may no longer operate correctly. equipment,
or a mobile
To get ready for a receive operation phone
1. Confirm that the watch is in the Timekeeping Mode. If it isn’t, use B to enter the Timekeeping Mode
(page E-32). 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 7 o’clock side. Position the watch with 7 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.
• Manual receive: Perform the operation under “To perform manual receive” on page E-24.
• Signal reception normally is better at night.
• The receive operation takes from two to ten minutes, but Auto Receive
in some cases it can take as long as 20 minutes. Take • With auto receive, the watch performs the receive operation each day automatically up to six times (up
7 o’clock
care that you do not perform any button operation or to five times for the Chinese calibration signal) between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. (according to
move the watch during this time. the Timekeeping Mode time). When any receive operation is successful, none of the other receive
operations for that day are performed.
or
• When a calibration time is reached, the watch will perform the receive operation only if it is in the
Timekeeping 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 or off” (page E-28) to enable or disable auto Receive failed
receive.
Receive successful
2 seconds
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To turn auto receive on or off • The receive operation is disabled under any of the conditions below.
1. Enter the Receive Mode (page E-32). – While power is at Level 3 (L) or lower (page E-15)
• R/C will be displayed for about one second, and then the date (month and day) and the time of the – While the watch is in the power recovery mode (page E-17)
last signal reception will alternate on the digital display. – While a direction, barometric pressure, temperature, or altitude reading operation is in progress
• Dashes (- : - - and -.- -) alternating in place of the date and time indicate there has been no – While the watch is in the function sleep state (“Power Saving”, page E-19)
successful signal reception yet (since you purchased the watch or had its battery replaced). – While barometric pressure change indicator is being measured
– While a countdown timer operation is in progress (page E-107)
2. Pull out the crown. This will cause the current auto receive status (ON or OFF) to flash on the digital
• A receive operation is cancelled if an alarm sounds while it is being performed.
display.
• The Home City setting reverts to the initial default of TYO (Tokyo) whenever the battery power level
• Only AUTORC OFF is displayed for cities that do not support time calibration signal reception.
drops to Level 5 or when you have the rechargeable battery replaced. If this happens, change the
AUTORC ON is not displayed.
Home City to the setting you want (page E-36).
3. Rotate the crown to select either auto receive on (ON) or auto receive off (OFF).
4. After the setting is the way you want, push the crown back in. This will return to the screen that was
displayed in step 1 of this procedure.
Radio-controlled Atomic Timekeeping Precautions
• 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
to one second.
• The watch is designed to update the date and day of the week automatically for the period January 1,
2000 to December 31, 2099. Updating of the date by signal reception will no longer be performed
starting from January 1, 2100.
• If you are in an area where signal reception is not possible, the watch keeps time with the precision
noted in “Specifications”.
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Selecting a Mode • Button operations are provided for direct access to the Timekeeping, Digital Compass, and Altimeter
• The illustration below shows which buttons you need to press to navigate between modes. modes.
• To return to the Timekeeping Mode from any other mode, hold down B for about two seconds.
Digital Compass Mode
Stopwatch Mode Sunrise/Sunset Mode Fishing Mode Tide/Moon Data Mode Data Recall Mode
Timekeeping Mode
Thermometer Mode
Countdown Timer Mode Alarm Mode World Time Mode Receive Mode
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Altimeter 1 hour minimum
12 hours maximum
Barometer, Thermometer 1 hour
Second hand Small hand
Initial Screens (page E-91)
• When you enter the Data Recall, Alarm, or World Time Mode, the data you were viewing when you last
exited the mode appears first. Hour : Minute, Fishing Graph (page E-97)
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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-20) is selected as the Home City. While Auto DST is selected, the DST setting
There are two Home City settings: actually selecting the Home City and selecting either standard time or 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.
To configure Home City and summer time settings
5. After the settings are the way you want, push the crown back in.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, pull out the crown. • Daylight Saving Time is turned on when the DST indicator is on the display.
• CITY will appear on the display. After that, the currently selected
city code and city name (in English) will scroll on the display. Note
• For details about city codes, see the “City Code Table” at the back • After you specify a city code, the watch will use UTC* offsets in the World Time Mode to calculate
of this manual. the current time for other time zones based on the current time in your Home City.
2. Rotate the crown to change the displayed city code and city name. * Coordinated Universal Time is the world-wide scientific standard of timekeeping.
The reference point for UTC is Greenwich, England.
3. Press B to display the DST setting screen. • Selecting some city codes automatically makes it possible for the watch to receive the time
4. Rotate the crown away from you to cycle through the DST settings as calibration signal for the corresponding area. See page E-20 for details.
shown below.
Auto DST (AUTO) DST off (OFF) DST on (ON)
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Configuring Current Time and Date Settings Manually 3. Rotate the crown to change the minute setting.
You can configure current time and date settings manually when the watch is unable to receive a time lllll 4. Press B.
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Note Hand Home Position Adjustment
• For information about selecting a Home City and configuring the DST setting, see “Configuring
Home City Settings” (page E-36). If the watch is exposed to strong magnetism or impact, its hands can go out of alignment with the time on
• While 12-hour timekeeping is in use, P (p.m.) is displayed from noon to midnight (11:59 p.m.) A the digital display. This can result in incorrect time indication even though a time calibration signal is being
(a.m.) is displayed from midnight to noon (11:59 a.m.) These indicators are not displayed while 24- received. The watch periodically corrects hand positions automatically. You can also use the procedure
hour timekeeping (displays times from 00:00 to 23:59) is being used. below to trigger hand position adjustment manually when required.
• The watch’s built-in full automatic calendar makes allowances for different month lengths and leap
years. Once you set the date, there should be no reason to change it except after you have the To trigger hand home position adjustment manually
watch’s rechargeable battery replaced or after power drops to Level 5 (page E-15). Wait until all of the hands 1. In the Timekeeping Mode, pull out the crown.
• The day of the week changes automatically when the date changes. move to 12 o’clock. 2. Hold down A for at least five seconds until HAND SET flashes and
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping then HAND ADJ appears on the digital display.
• This indicates the hand home position adjustment mode.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, pull out the crown.
2. Press B seven times. lll llll Important!
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• This causes the current timekeeping setting (12H or 24H) to flash on the digital display.
returned to the 12 o’clock position. Pushing the crown back in
3. Rotate the crown to select either 12-hour (12H) or 24-hour (24H) timekeeping. while any hand is not at the 12 o’clock position will not trigger
4. After the setting is the way you want, push the crown back in. home position adjustment.
3. Push the crown back in.
• This will cause all of the hands (hour, minute, second) to return to
their normal positions.
• The small hand will also return to tide level indication.
Note
After performing the above steps, enter the Timekeeping Mode and check to make sure that the analog
hands and the display indicate the same time. If they do not, trigger home position adjustment again.
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Moving the Hands for Easy Viewing of the Digital Display To return the hands to their normal positions
Press any one of the following buttons: A, B, C, or D.
You can use the procedure below to move the analog hands in order to better view a digital display.
Note
Note • The hands will also return to their normal positions if you do not perform any operation for about 10
• The analog hands will not move while battery power is low. seconds.
• If the hands have moved to 2 o’clock because you pulled out the crown,* they will return to their normal
To shift the hands and view digital info positions when you push the crown back in. In this case, the hands will return to normal timekeeping
While holding down L, press B. when you push the crown back in.
• This will cause all hands to move to 2 o’clock. * The hands will not move to 2 o’clock if you pull out the crown while configuring the city code
setting (pages E-36, E-113) or the summer time setting (pages E-36, E-113), or while manually configuring time
(page E-38).
Auto Hand Shift
If the hour hand and/or minute hand is over the digital display when a displayed altitude, barometric
pressure, or temperature reading is updated, the hand(s) will shift automatically (to 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock)
and provide a better view of the information on the display.
The hands will return to their normal position after about three seconds.
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• The calibration measurement result can be confirmed by the sound and display. Move your arm
for 15 seconds or more until you understand the result.
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• When calibration is successful, a beep will sound. Also OK will be displayed. 4. Rotate the watch 180 degrees, still pointed upwards.
• If two beeps sound and the display in step 1 appears again, perform the operation from step 2
5. With the watch still pointed upwards and parallel with the ground, press
again.
C.
3. Push the crown back in. • This starts calibration of Point 2.
• This completes the calibration operation. • WAIT is shown on the display while calibration is being
performed.
To perform 3-point calibration lll • When calibration is successful, the words TURN and OVER will
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• If 1 is displayed again, perform the operation from step 3 again.
• Proper declination correction will not be possible if the watch is on a
lll metal surface or a magnetized surface.
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pointed 180 degrees away from each other.
• Calibrate the third point by carefully turning the watch over, so the face
points 180 degrees from its position when pointed upwards.
1. In the Digital Compass Mode, pull out the crown.
2. Press B.
• This will cause 1 to appear on the digital display, with up arrow ( )
flashing.
3. As shown in the illustration, as the watch is pointed upwards and
A C parallel with the ground, press C.
• This starts calibration of Point 1.
• WAIT will be shown on the digital display while calibration of Point
1 is in progress. OK, Turn180° will appear on the digital display if
calibration is successful, and then 2 will appear.
ground • If 1 is displayed again, press C again and re-measure.
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6. Turn over the watch so its face is pointed at the ground. To perform magnetic declination correction
7. As shown in the illustration, as the watch is pointed downwards and Magnetic declination angle Important!
parallel with the ground, press C. direction value (E, W, or OFF) • While performing the correction operation, keep the watch level without
C A • This starts calibration of Point 3. moving it.
• WAIT is shown on the display while calibration is being performed. Magnetic declination
angle value 1. In the Digital Compass Mode, pull out the crown.
• The watch will beep once when calibration is successful. OK will
ground also appear on the display. 2. Press B twice.
• If the watch beeps twice and 1 is displayed again, perform the llll • This will cause DEC and the current magnetic declination setting
operation from step 3 again. to appear on the digital display.
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8. Push the crown back in to complete the calibration operation. 3. Rotate the crown to change the magnetic declination direction and
angle settings as desired.
• Magnetic declination angle direction settings are described below.
OFF: No magnetic declination correction performed. The magnetic
declination angle with this setting is 0°.
E: When magnetic north is to the east (east declination)
W: When magnetic north is to the west (west declination)
• You can select a value within the range of W 90° to E 90° with
these settings.
• You can turn off (OFF) magnetic declination correction by pressing
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. After calibration is complete, push the crown back in.
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Using Bearing Memory Setting a map and finding your current location
You can use Bearing Memory to store a bearing to your destination. The bearing that is currently stored in Having an idea of your current location is important when mountain climbing or hiking. To do this, you
Bearing Memory is indicated by the small hand in the Compass mode. need to “set the map”, which means to align the map so the directions indicated on it are aligned with the
Destination Recorded actual directions of your location. Basically what you are doing is aligning north on the map with north as
direction angle indicated by the watch.
North North • 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 Location
Magnetic North and True North • Taking a direction reading when you are near a source of strong magnetism can cause large errors in
True north The northerly direction can be expressed either as magnetic north or true readings. Because of this, you should avoid taking direction readings while in the vicinity of the
north, which are different from each other. Also, it is important to keep in following types of objects: permanent magnets (magnetic necklaces, etc.), concentrations of metal
mind that magnetic north moves over time. (metal doors, lockers, etc.), high tension wires, aerial wires, household appliances (TVs, personal
• Magnetic north is the north that is indicated by the needle of a computers, washing machines, freezers, etc.).
compass. • Accurate readings are also impossible indoors, especially inside ferroconcrete structures. This is
Magnetic north • True north, which is the location of the North Pole of the Earth’s axis, is because the metal framework of such structures picks up magnetism from appliances, etc.
the north that is normally indicated on maps. • Accurate direction readings are impossible while in a train, boat, air plane, etc.
Earth
• The difference between magnetic north and true north is called the
“declination”. The closer you get to the North Pole, the greater the Storage
declination angle. • The precision of the bearing sensor may deteriorate if the watch becomes magnetized. Because of
this, you should store the watch away from magnets or any other sources of strong magnetism,
including: permanent magnets (magnetic necklaces, etc.), concentrations of metal (metal doors,
lockers, etc.), and household appliances (TVs, personal computers, washing machines, freezers, etc.).
• Whenever you suspect that the watch may have become magnetized, perform the procedure under “To
perform figure 8 calibration” (page E-48) or “To perform 3-point calibration” (page E-50).
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Specifying Altitude, Barometric Pressure, and Temperature Units Using the Altimeter Mode
Use the procedure below to specify the altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature units to be used in The watch takes altitude readings and displays results based on air pressure measurements taken by a
the Altimeter Mode, Barometer Mode and the Thermometer Mode. built-in pressure sensor. It also saves various types of altitude records and data.
• The displayed altitude reading is a relative altitude that is calculated based on measurement of
Important! changes in barometric pressure by the watch’s pressure sensor. This means that barometric pressure
• When TYO (Tokyo) is selected as the Home City, the altitude unit is set changes can cause readings taken at different times at the same location to be different. Also note that
automatically to meters (m), the barometric pressure unit to the value displayed by the watch may be different from the actual elevation and/or sea level elevation
ll hectopascals (hPa), and the temperature unit to Celsius (°C). These indicated for the area where you are located. When using the watch’s altimeter while mountain
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(elevation) indications.
To specify altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature units
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, pull out the crown. Important!
• See “To specify a reference altitude value” (page E-63) and “Altimeter Precautions” (page E-73) for information
2. Press B as many times as necessary until UNIT appear on the digital
about how to minimize differences between readings produced by the watch and values provided by
display.
local altitude (elevation) indications.
• For altitude, press B nine times. For barometric pressure, press
B ten times. For temperature, press B eleven times.
Getting Ready
3. Rotate the crown to change the unit setting. Before actually taking an altitude reading you need to select an altitude reading interval.
4. After the settings are the way you want, push the crown back in.
Selecting the Auto Altitude Reading Interval
You can select either of the two altitude auto measurement intervals below.
0'05: Readings at one-second intervals for the first three minutes, and then every five seconds for
approximately the next hour
2'00: Readings at one-second intervals for the first three minutes, and then every two minutes for
approximately the next 12 hours
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• This will cause INT to appear on the digital display, along with the
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• After you are finished, press B to return to the Timekeeping Mode and
llllll flashing current auto reading interval setting.
stop auto altimeter readings.
3. Rotate the crown to select either five second (0'05) or two minutes • The measurement range for altitude is –700 to 10,000 meters (–2,300
(2'00) as the interval setting. Altitude to 32,800 feet).
4. After the setting is the way you want, push the crown back in to exit the • The displayed altitude value changes to - - - - if an altitude reading falls outside the measurement
setting screen. range. An altitude value will reappear as soon as the altitude reading is within the allowable range.
• You can change the unit for displayed altitude values to either meters (m) or feet (ft). See “To specify
Taking Altitude Readings altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature units” (page E-58).
Use the procedure below to take basic altitude readings.
• See “Using Reference Altitude Values” (page E-62) for information about how to make altimeter readings
more accurate.
• See “How does the altimeter work?” (page E-72) for information about how the watch measures altitude.
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• The Altitude Tendency Graph shows changes in altitude over the past 6 readings while readings are To specify a reference altitude value
being taken automatically. 1. In the Altimeter Mode, pull out the crown.
• This will cause the current altitude reading value to flash on the
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2. Rotate the crown to change the altitude value in one-meter increments/
50 meters five-foot increments.
(10 meters for • Change the reference altitude value to an accurate altitude reading
each block ) that you get from a map or other source.
• You can set the reference altitude value within the range of –3,000
to 10,000 meters (–9,840 to 32,800 feet).
• Pressing A and C at the same time returns to OFF (no reference
6 readings Current altitude value), so the watch performs air pressure to altitude
ago reading conversions based on preset data only.
3. After the setting is the way you want, push the crown back in to exit the
Using Reference Altitude Values setting screen.
To minimize the chance of reading error, you should update the reference altitude value before setting off
on a trek or any other activity where you plan to take altitude readings. During a trek, keep checking the
readings produced by the watch against altitude information provided by markers and other information,
and update the reference altitude value as required.
• Reading error can be caused by changes in barometric pressure, atmospheric conditions, and
elevation.
• Before performing the procedure below, look up the altitude of your current location on a map, the
Internet, etc.
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Advanced Altimeter Mode Operations Specifying the Altitude Differential Measurement Range
Use the information in this section to obtain more accurate altimeter readings, especially while mountain Altitude differential You can use the procedure below to select either ±100 meters or ±1,000
climbing or trekking. meters as the altitude differential measurement range.
Relative Altitude Measurement Range Display Unit
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Using an Altitude Differential Value
±100 meters (±328 feet) 10 meters (32 feet)
If you specify a reference altitude, the small hand of the watch will
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±1000 meters (±3280 feet) 100 meters (328 feet)
indicate the difference between the current altitude and the reference llll
altitude. The displayed altitude differential value is updated each time the To specify the altitude differential measurement range
watch obtains a new altitude reading value.
1. In the Altimeter Mode, pull out the crown.
• Depending on the currently selected display range, the allowable
• This will cause the current altitude reading value to appear.
range for the altitude differential value is 100 meters to –100 meters
(100 meters = 328 feet), or 1,000 meters to –1,000 meters (1,000 2. Press B twice.
meters = 3,280 feet). • This will cause DIFF to appear on the digital display, along with the
• If a reading value is outside the allowable range, the small hand will flashing current altitude differential measurement range setting.
point to either OVER or UNDER. 3. Rotate the crown to select either 100 meters (100m) or 1,000 meters
• The small hand will move to 12 o’clock if a sensor reading could not be (1000m) as the altitude differential measurement range.
Altitude differential taken for some reason or if the reading is outside the allowable range.
• See “Using the Altitude Differential Value While Mountain Climbing or 4. After the setting is the way you want, push the crown back in to exit the
Hiking” (page E-65) for some real-life examples of how to use this feature. setting screen.
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To use the altitude differential value The altitude differential with the reference location is indicated by the small hand (altitude differential
1. Using the contour lines on a map, determine the altitude difference between your current location and indicator) as shown in the illustration below.
your destination.
2. Take a reading of the altitude at your current location. ll
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3. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down D for at least two seconds to specify your current location as the
altitude differential start point. Release D after DIFF RESET and then RESET appear on the display.
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• The watch will take an altitude reading, and the small hand will indicate the altitude differential. ±0
(±0 meters) will be displayed as the altitude differential at the reference point. Unit: Meters
Current altitude 4. While comparing the altitude differential you calculated using your map
with the altitude differential indicated by the watch’s small hand,
advance towards your destination. 1000m
• If the map indicates a differential of +80 meters, you can conclude
that you are near your destination when the small hand indicates 100m
an altitude differential of +80 meters.
Indication range:
0 0
±100 (1000) meters
−100m
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How Cumulative Ascent and Cumulative Descent Values Are Updated • Entering the Altimeter Mode starts a new altitude auto reading session, but it does not reset the current
ASC and DSC values or change them in any way. This means that the starting ASC and DSC values for
620 m a new Altimeter Mode auto reading session are the values that currently are in memory. Each time you
Session end point complete an altitude auto reading session by exiting the Altimeter Mode, the total ascent value of the
current session (920 meters in the above example) is added to the session’s starting ASC value. Also,
Session start point
the total descent value of the current auto reading session (–820 meters in the above example) is
added to the session’s starting DSC value.
320 m Note
• The high altitude, low altitude, total ascent, and total descent values are retained in memory when you
exit the Altimeter Mode. To clear values, perform the procedure under “To delete a specific record”
120 m (page E-90).
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 shown below.
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 use this watch for altitude reading or perform button operations while sky diving, hang gliding,
• Note that the conditions below will prevent you from obtaining accurate readings: or paragliding, while riding a gyrocopter, glider, or any other aircraft, or while engaging in any other
When air pressure changes because of changes in the weather 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.
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-62).
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Precautions Concerning Simultaneous Altitude and Temperature Readings Taking Barometric Pressure Readings
For the more accurate altitude readings, leaving the watch on your wrist is recommended in order to This watch uses a pressure sensor to measure air pressure (barometric pressure).
maintain the watch at a constant temperature.
• When taking readings, keep the watch at as stable a temperature as possible. Changes in temperature To take barometric pressure readings
Barometric
can affect readings. Pressure Graph Use B to select the Barometer Mode (BARO), as shown on page E-32.
• BARO will appear on the display, indicating that barometric pressure
Barometric reading is in progress. The results will appear on the display after
pressure
about one second.
• After a barometric pressure reading operation is started, the watch will
take readings every five seconds for the first three minutes, and then
every two minutes after that.
• To restart a reading operation from the beginning, press A.
• The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically if you do
not perform any operation for about one hour after entering the
Barometer Mode.
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Barometric Pressure How to interpret the data that appears on the Barometric Pressure Graph is shown below.
• Barometric pressure is displayed in units of 1 hPa (or 0.05 inHg).
• The displayed barometric pressure value changes to - - - if a measured barometric pressure falls Rising barometric pressure indicates that upcoming weather will improve.
outside the range of 260 hPa to 1,100 hPa (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg). The barometric pressure value
will reappear as soon as the measured barometric pressure is within the allowable range.
Falling barometric pressure indicates that upcoming weather will deteriorate.
Display Units
You can select either hectopascals (hPa) or inchesHg (inHg) as the display unit for the measured Note
barometric pressure. See “To specify altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature units” (page E-58).
• If there are sudden changes in weather or temperature, the graph line of past reading
Barometric Pressure Graph may run off the top or bottom of the display.
• The conditions below cause the barometric pressure reading to be skipped, with the
Barometric Pressure Graph Barometric pressure indicates changes in the atmosphere. By monitoring corresponding point on the Barometric Pressure Graph being left blank.
these changes you can predict the weather with reasonable accuracy. – Barometric reading that is out of range (260 hPa to 1,100 hPa or 7.65 inHg to 32.45
Your watch can be configured to take barometric pressure reading Not visible on
inHg) the display.
automatically every two hours or every 30 minutes. Readings are used to – Sensor malfunction
produce Barometric Pressure Graph and to determine the barometric
pressure differential pointer position. • The Barometric Pressure Graph is not displayed while the barometric pressure change indicator is
displayed.
Reading the Barometric Pressure Graph
The Barometric Pressure Graph shows a chronological history of pressure readings. Specifying the Barometric Pressure Auto Measurement Interval
You can select either of two barometric pressure auto measurement interval times for drawing the
• The horizontal axis of the graph represents time, with each dot Barometric Pressure Graph.
standing for either two hours or 30 minutes (depending on the watch 0:30: 30-minute measurement interval
Barometric
pressure
settings). The rightmost dot represents the most recent reading. 2:00: 2-hour measurement interval
• The vertical axis of the graph represents barometric pressure, with
each dot standing for the relative difference between its value and that
Time of the dots next to it. Each dot represents 1 hPa.
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To specify the barometric pressure auto measurement interval Reading Barometric Pressure Differential Pointer
1. In the Barometer Mode, pull out the crown. Pressure differential is indicated in the
• This will cause the current barometric pressure reading value to range of ±10 hPa (0.3 inHg), in 1-hPa (0.03
llllll flash on the display. inHg) units.
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Barometric pressure
differential pointer
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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 the watch detects a significant change in barometric pressure, constant.
it will beep and display a flashing arrow that indicates the direction of the pressure change. This means
Example
you could start taking barometric pressure readings after reaching a lodge or camp area, and then check
the watch the next morning for changes in pressure. You will then be able to plan your day’s activities – In a lodge or campground
accordingly. Note that you can enable or disable display of the barometric pressure change indicator as – On the ocean
desired. • A change in altitude causes a change in barometric pressure. Because of this, correct readings are
The barometric pressure change indicator is displayed in the Barometer Mode, while the Barometric impossible. Do not take readings while ascending or descending a mountain, etc.
Pressure Graph is displayed in the Timekeeping Mode (page E-35).
Enabling or Disabling Display of the Barometric Pressure Change Indicator
Reading the Barometric Pressure Change Indicator You can enable or disable display of the barometric pressure change indicator as desired. When display
of the indicator is enabled, the watch will take a barometric pressure reading every two minutes,
Indicator Meaning
regardless of the mode it is in.
• When BARO is shown on the display, it means that barometric pressure change indicator display is
Sudden fall in pressure. enabled.
• When BARO is not on the display, it means that barometric pressure change indicator display is
Sudden rise in pressure. disabled.
• Note that time calibration signal reception and power saving (page E-19) are disabled while barometric To calibrate the pressure 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.
low. llll
2. Use B to enter the Barometer Mode (BARO), as shown on page E-32.
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Pressure Sensor Calibration 3. Pull out the crown. This will cause the current barometric pressure
The pressure sensor built into the watch is calibrated at the factory and normally requires no further reading value to flash on the digital display.
adjustment. If you notice serious errors in the pressure readings produced by the watch, you can calibrate 4. Rotate the crown to adjust the barometric pressure value.
the sensor to correct the errors. • The calibration unit is 1 hPa (0.05 inHg).
• To return the currently flashing value to its initial factory default
Important!
setting, press A and C at the same time. OFF will appear at
• Incorrectly calibrating the barometric pressure sensor can result in incorrect readings. Before the flashing location for about one second, followed by the initial
performing the calibration procedure, compare the readings produced by the watch with those of default value.
another reliable and accurate barometer.
5. After you complete calibration, push the crown back in.
Barometer Precautions
• 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
prediction or reporting applications.
• Sudden temperature changes can affect pressure sensor readings. Because of this, there may be
some error in the readings produced by the watch.
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Temperature 3. Pull out the crown. This will cause the current temperature reading
• Temperature is displayed in units of 0.1°C (or 0.2°F). value to flash on the digital display.
• The displayed temperature value changes to - -.- °C (or °F) if a measured temperature falls outside the 4. Rotate the crown to adjust the temperature value.
range of –10.0°C to 60.0°C (14.0°F to 140.0°F). The temperature value will reappear as soon as the • The calibration unit is 0.1°C (0.2°F).
measured temperature is within the allowable range. • To return the currently flashing value to its initial factory default
setting, press A and C at the same time. OFF will appear at
Display Units the flashing location for about one second, followed by the initial
You can select Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) as the display unit for the measured temperature value. default value.
See “To specify altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature units” (page E-58).
5. After you complete calibration, push the crown back in.
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• Manually saved records (REC01 to REC30) and auto save MAX and MIN values all include the
Manual Save 1 Manual Save 30 High Altitude (MAX) date (year, month and day) and time (hour and minute) that the data was recorded.
Year Month Record name • The ASC and DSC records include altitude values along with the date (year, month, day) that the
Day Hour : Minutes first value was recorded.
• For details about auto save values, see “Auto Save Values” (page E-69).
2 seconds 2 seconds 2 seconds • - - - - will be displayed if MAX/MIN data has been deleted or if there is no corresponding MAX/MIN
data due to error, etc.
2 seconds • When the total ascent (ASC) or total descent (DSC) exceeds
2 seconds 2 seconds 99,999 meters (or 327,995 feet), the applicable value will restart
from zero.
Altitude Altitude High altitude
Cumulative Cumulative
Descent (DSC) Ascent (ASC) Low Altitude (MIN)
1s digit
Cumulative recording start Cumulative recording start
date (year, month, day) date (year, month, day) 10,000s digit
2 seconds
2 seconds 2 seconds
2 seconds
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To delete a specific record Checking the Tide Level and Moon Ages (Tide/Moon)
1. Use B to enter the Data Recall Mode.
2. Use A and C to display the record you want to delete. You can use the watch to check the current tide level and Moon age.
• Current tide level and Moon age information is displayed for the currently selected Home Time City.
Important! You can also check information for another city by changing to a different Home City (page E-36).
• Note that holding down D for more than fi ve seconds in step 3 will delete all data. • Note that the tide and Moon information displayed by this watch is approximate and is intended as
• A delete operation cannot be undone! Make sure you do not need data before you delete it. general information only. Never try to use it for marine navigation or any other purposes requiring
accurate measurements.
3. Hold down D. Keep D depressed when CLEAR starts to flash on the display, and release it as soon
as CLEAR stops flashing (and remains displayed). To view the current tide level and Moon age
• Deleting a record in the manually saved record memory area causes all of the records following it The small hand indicates the tide level.*
to be shifted upwards and renumbered accordingly. * Except in the Compass Mode, Altitude Mode, or Barometer Mode, or
while the crown is pulled out.
To delete all recorded data In the Tide/Moon Mode, the tide level for a specified date and time is
1. Use B to enter the Data Recall Mode. indicated. See the information starting from page E-92.
2. Hold down D for at least three seconds. Keep D depressed when CLEAR ALL starts to flash on the • The tide level is indicated as one of six levels.
display, and release it when CLEAR ALL stops flashing (and remains displayed). • The tide in the Home City is indicated even while the watch is in the
• - : - - and -.- - will alternate on the display. World Time Mode.
• If the Tide Graph hand indication is not correct, check the Timekeeping
Mode time and date, and the Home City settings. If this does not
correct the problem, refer to “Calibrating the High Tide Time” (page E-95).
Tide (Tide Graph hand)
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1. Use B to select the Tide/Moon Data Mode as shown on page E-32. 3. Press D.
• TIDE will appear on the display. After about one second, the current date will be displayed. Tide • MOON will appear on the display. After about one second, today’s
Graph will show the tide level at 6 a.m. today. After about two seconds, this will start to alternate Moon age will be displayed.
with the tide level at 6 a.m. today. • The Moon age is for noon on the current date, regardless of the
indicated time.
• Calculation error for the Moon age is ±1 day.
To view the tide level and Moon age for a specific date and time
Tide level at 6:00 a.m.
for today 1. Use B to enter the Tide/Moon Data Mode as shown on page E-32.
2. Press D.
• This displays information in the following sequence: MOON ➝ Today’s Moon age.
Today’s Moon age
• If you are using 12-hour timekeeping, the P (p.m.) and A (a.m.) indicators will also appear on the
display.
2. Use A (+1 hour) and C (–1 hour) to specify the time you want.
• The Tide Graph changes in accordance with the time setting. D
• Holding down A or C scrolls at high speed.
Tide level
not indicated
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3. Use A or C to specify the date you want. Calibrating the High Tide Time
You can use this screen to check the Moon age on the specified date. You obtain more accurate tide indications by the watch by calibrating its high tide time with information
• Pressing A or C will cause today’s date to appear on the display. After that, you can use A you can find on the Internet or in a newspaper.
(forward) and C (back) to scroll the date. • Note that the high tide time differs according to your location and the current season.
• Holding down A or C scrolls at high speed.
• About two seconds after you display the desired date, the Moon age on that date appears. To calibrate the high tide time
• You can select any date between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099. 1. Perform steps 1, 2, and 3 under “To view the tide level and Moon age for a specific date and time” and
4. Press D. then specify the date whose high tide time you want to calibrate.
• You can check the tide at 6:00 a.m. on a specified date. 2. Pull out the crown.
Hour : Minutes
5. Use A (+1 hour) and C (–1 hour) to specify the time you want. • This will cause the hour and minute digits of the high tide time to
• The Tide Graph changes in accordance with the time setting. flash.
• Holding down A or C scrolls at high speed. lllll 3. Rotate the crown to change the minute setting.
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5. Rotate the crown to change the hour setting. Viewing Favorable Fishing Times
6. Push the crown back in. This completes the calibration operation.
• Performing the above procedure allows the Tide Graph hand to indicate more accurate tide Your watch displays favorable fishing times that are determined based on the belief that the phase of the
information. Moon and the hour angle affects the feeding activities of fish, and indicates the degree of favorability for
• The Tide Graph and Moon Age information you can view in the Tide/Moon Data Mode changes in that day in graphic form. A fishing time alarm alerts when a fishing time is reached.
accordance with the date you specify in step 1 of the above procedure. If you want to view Tide • Fishing times are when the visible Moon direction (hour angle) is directly overhead (Hour Angle: 00:00),
Graph and Moon Age information for a particular date, to back to step 1 and specify the date. 90° west from directly overhead (Hour Angle: 6:00), directly below (Hour Angle: 12:00), and 90° east
• The calibration setting you make with this procedure is also applied to Tide Graph information from directly overhead (Hour Angle: 18:00)
indicated in other modes besides the Tide/Moon Data Mode. • For information about the visible Moon direction (hour angle), see “Visible Moon Direction (Hour Angle)”
(page E-100).
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1. Press B to enter the Fishing Mode (page E-32). To display the fishing time for a specified date
• FISH will appear on the display. After about one second, today’s date will be displayed. After 1. In the Fishing Mode, press A or C to display today’s date. Use A (+1 day) and C (–1 day) to select
about another two seconds, today’s fishing time (Hour Angle: 00:00) and the corresponding the day you want.
Fishing Graph will be displayed. • Holding down A or C scrolls at high speed.
• If you are using 12-hour timekeeping, the P (p.m.) and A (a.m.) indicators will also appear on the • You can select any date within the range of January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2099.
display.
2. Press D to cycle between the fishing times (Hour Angles 06:00, 12:00, 18:00) and the Fishing Graph
• For information about how to interpret Fishing Graph contents, see “Using the Fishing Graph” (page
(page E-98).
E-101).
2. Press D to cycle between all of the fishing times and Fishing Graphs. Fishing Time Alarm
• The average length of the lunar day is approximately 24 hours and 50 minutes. Because of this, Fishing Graph information is refreshed when the current time reaches the top and bottom of each hour.
there may be no fishing time displayed (-:--) for some days. The fishing time alarm sounds for five seconds when the Fishing Graph is refreshed and a favorable
fishing time is approaching.
Hour angle: 00:00 Hour angle: 06:00 Hour angle: 12:00 • Pressing any button while the alarm is sounding will stop it.
D ll D • The fishing time alarm will not sound while the crown is pulled out in the Timekeeping Mode.
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90° east from overhead. The moon revolves around the earth in an average Moon day of approximately lll
24 hours 50 minutes. lll lll
Moon
Hour angle: 00:00
First Quarter/Last
Quarter
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Directly above (center)
Other
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East
West • Fishing conditions are extremely good during the new moon and the full moon phase of monthly Moon
Hour angle: 18:00 movement, and very good during the first quarter and last quarter phase.
Directly below • In terms of daily Moon movement (hour angles), fishing conditions are extremely good at the 00:00 and
12:00 hour angles, and very good at the 06:00 and 18:00 hour angles.
Hour angle: 12:00 • This means that best fishing conditions exist at the 00:00 and 12:00 hour angles during the new moon
and full moon phase. Fishing time favorability is indicated by the flashing segment of the Fishing
Graph.
Important!
• Note that the local season of the year, water temperature, and other factors also strongly affect fishing
conditions. The indications by this watch are intended for general reference only.
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Looking up Sunrise and Sunset Times To view the sunrise/sunset time for a particular date
1. While the sunrise or sunset time is on the display, press A.
You can use the Sunrise/Sunset Mode to look up the sunrise and sunset times for a particular date (year, 2. Use A (+1 day) and C (–1 day) to scroll through the dates.
month, day) and location. • The sunrise/sunset times of the selected date will appear when you release the A or C button.
To enter the Sunrise/Sunset Mode • Holding down A or C scrolls at high speed.
Current date • You can select any date between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099.
Use B to select the Sunrise/Sunset Mode as shown on page E-32.
• SUN will appear on the display. After about one second, the date in To look up the sunrise and sunset times for a specific location
the currently selected city will appear. After about another two
seconds, the sunrise time and sunset time will alternate on the display. Important!
• If you are using 12-hour timekeeping, the P (p.m.) and A (a.m.) • First, select the city code of the city that is closest to the location whose sunrise/sunset times you want
indicators will also appear on the display. to look up. Next, input the location’s latitude and longitude.
• Before trying to use the Sunrise/Sunset Mode, you need to configure • After you are finished looking up the times you want, return the city code to what it was before you
settings for the city code, longitude, and latitude for the location whose changed it. If you input a latitude and longitude without changing the city code, re-input their original
sunrise and sunset times you want to view. settings. Failure to do so will cause the wrong time to be displayed.
• The factory default configuration of the location is: City Code: TYO • For information about the Home City setting, see “Configuring Home City Settings” (page E-36).
(Tokyo); Latitude: North 35.7 degrees; Longitude: East 139.7 degrees.
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
Alternates settings.
every two • The sunrise and sunset times displayed by this watch are times at sea
Sunset time level. Sunrise and sunset times are different at altitudes other than sea
seconds.
level.
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Latitude 1. In the Timekeeping Mode, pull the crown out. Using the Stopwatch
• This indicates the city code setting mode.
2. Rotate the crown to select the city code nearest the location whose The stopwatch measures elapsed time, split times, and two finishes.
display.)
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To set an alarm time To turn an alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off
Alarm ON/OFF indicator 1. In the Alarm Mode, use A and C to scroll through the alarm screens 1. In the Alarm Mode, use A and C to select an alarm or the Hourly Time Signal.
until the one whose time you want to set is displayed.
2. When the alarm or the Hourly Time Signal you want is selected, press D to turn it on and off.
Alarm on indicator • The alarm on indicator (when any alarm is on), and the Hourly Time
AL1 AL2 AL3 Signal on indicator (when the Hourly Time Signal is on) are shown
Hourly time signal
on the display in all modes.
on indicator
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Checking the Current Time in a Different Time Zone To configure World Time City and summer time settings
DST indicator 1. In the World Time Mode, pull out the crown.
You can use the World Time Mode to display the current time in any one for 31 time zones (48 cities) 2. Rotate the crown to select the desired city code and city name
around the world, and in the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time zone. The city that is currently (English).
selected in the World Time Mode is called the “World Time City”. ll
3. Press B.
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To enter the World Time Mode • This will cause the current DST setting (ON or OFF) to flash on the
Current time in the currently
selected World Time City Use B to select the World Time Mode (WT) as shown on page E-32. display.
WT will appear on the display. After that, the currently selected city code 4. Rotate the crown to select either on (ON) or off (OFF) for the DST
and city name (in English) will scroll on the display. Next, the current time setting.
in the World Time City will be displayed. • You cannot switch between standard time/daylight saving time
• If you are using 12-hour timekeeping, the P (p.m.) and A (a.m.) (DST) while UTC is selected as the World Time City.
indicators will also appear on the display. • Note that the standard time/daylight saving time (DST) setting
• You can check the city code (English) of the World Time City by affects only the currently selected time zone. Other time zones are
ll pressing D. not affected.
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5. After the settings are the way you want, push the crown back in.
• The display will show the current time in the city you selected.
Current Timekeeping
Mode time
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Swapping the Home City and World Time City To swap your Home City and World Time City
You can use the procedure below to swap your Home City with your World Time City. This function comes In the World Time Mode, hold down D for at least three seconds.
in handy for those who often travel between two different time zones. The example below shows what • CITY will flash on the display. After that, the analog and digital
happens when the Home City and World Time City are swapped while the Home City originally is TOKYO ll times will be swapped, so the hour, minute and second hands will
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(TYO) and the World Time City is NEW YORK (NYC).
ll indicate the current time in New York (NYC).
• With the above example, the digital display will now show the current
Home City World Time City time in Tokyo (TYO).
Tokyo New York
Before swapping 10:08 p.m 9:08 a.m.
(Standard time) (Daylight saving time)
New York Tokyo
After swapping 9:08 a.m. 10:08 p.m.
(Daylight saving time) (Standard time) To access the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time zone
• The procedure below assumes that World Time Mode settings start with the analog hands indicating In the World Time Mode, hold down A for at least three seconds.
Tokyo (TYO) time and the digital display indicating New York (NYC) time. • This will cause UTC to flash on the display. Next, the current time in the UTC (Universal Time
Coordinated) time zone will be displayed.
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lll 3. Rotate the crown to select either enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF) for • Static electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper operation of
the auto light switch setting. the auto light switch. If illumination does not turn on, try moving the
4. Push the crown back in. 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 auto light switch is automatically disabled whenever battery power the way down so it hangs at your side, and then bring it back up again.
drops to Level 4 (page E-15). • You may notice a very faint clicking sound coming from the watch
when it is shaken 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 Troubleshooting
The button operation tone sounds any time you press one of the watch’s buttons. You can enable or Time Setting
disable the button operation tone as desired.
• Even if you disable the button operation tone, the alarm, Hourly Time Signal, barometric pressure See “Radio Controlled Atomic Timekeeping” (page E-20) for information about adjusting the time setting
change indicator, and Countdown Timer Mode alarm all operate normally. according to a time calibration signal.
■ The current time setting is off by hours.
To enable or disable the button operation tone
Your Home City setting may be wrong (page E-36). Check your Home City setting and correct it, if necessary.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, pull out the crown.
2. Press B four times. This will cause the current button operation tone setting (KEY or MUTE) to flash ■ The current time setting is off by one hour.
on the digital display. If you are using the watch in an area where time calibration signal reception is possible, see “To configure
Home City and summer time settings” (page E-36).
3. Rotate the crown to select either on (KEY ) or off (MUTE) for the button operation tone setting. If you are using the watch in an area where time calibration signal reception is not possible, you may need
4. Push the crown back in. to change your Home City’s standard time/daylight saving time (DST) setting manually. Use the procedure
under “To change the current time and date settings manually” (page E-38) to change the standard time/
To enable or disable Power Saving daylight saving time (DST) setting.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, pull out the crown.
Altitude Readings
2. Press B eight times. This will cause P.SAVE to appear on the digital display, along with the flashing
current Power Saving setting (ON or OFF). ■ Altitude readings produce different results at the same location.
3. Rotate the crown to select either enable (ON) or disable (OFF) for the Power Saving setting. ■ Readings produced by the watch are different from the elevation and/or sea level altitude
4. Push the crown back in. indications in my area. (Negative sea level altitude values are produced in a location where the
indicated elevation is a positive value.)
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■ I can’t get correct altitude readings. ■ ERR appears on the digital display during sensor reading operations.
Relative altitude is calculated based on changes in barometric pressure measurement by the watch’s There is something wrong with the sensor. This could be due to nearby strong magnetic force. Move
pressure sensor. This means that barometric pressure changes can cause readings taken at different location where magnetism is not present and try again. If, after multiple retries, ERR keeps appearing,
times at the same location to be different. Also note that the value displayed by the watch may be different contact your original retailer or CASIO service center. See “Location” (page E-57).
from the actual elevation and/or sea level elevation indicated for the area where you are located.
When using the watch’s altimeter while mountain climbing, you need to be sure to perform regular ■ ERR appears following figure 8 calibration or 3-point calibration.
calibration in accordance with the local altitude (elevation) indications. If the screen displays hyphens (- - -) followed by the ERR (error) indicator, it could mean there is
For more information, see “To specify a reference altitude value” (page E-63). something wrong with the sensor.
• Wait for about one second for the ERR indicator to disappear from the display, and then calibrate the
■ Following a relative altitude reading, the watch’s small hand points to 12 o’clock. sensor again.
• The reading value is outside of the allowable measurement range. See page E-61. • If ERR continues to appear even after multiple attempts to calibrate, contact your original retailer or
• This could indicate sensor error. If ERR (error) is on the digital display, refer to “Direction, Altitude, CASIO service center.
Barometric Pressure, and Temperature Readings” (page E-124) for more information.
■ The direction information indicated by the watch is different from that indicated by a backup
Taking Direction Readings compass.
• Move away from any potential source of strong magnetism, perform figure 8 calibration or 3-point
■ Abnormal magnetism detection is indicated.
calibration, and then try taking a reading again. For more information, refer to “To perform figure 8
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• Move away from any potential source of strong magnetism and try calibration” (page E-48), “To perform 3-point calibration” (page E-50), and “Location” (page E-57).
taking a reading again.
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• If abnormal magnetism is detected again when you retry, it could mean ■ Direction readings produce different results at the same location.
that the watch itself has become magnetized. If this happens, continue • Move away from any potential source of strong magnetism and try taking a reading again. See
to keep away from the source of strong magnetism, perform figure 8 “Location” (page E-57).
calibration or 3-point calibration, and then try taking a reading again.
For more information, refer to “To perform figure 8 calibration” (page E-48), ■ I am having problems taking direction readings indoors.
“To perform 3-point calibration” (page E-50), and “Location” (page E-57). • Move away from any potential source of strong magnetism and try taking a reading again. See
“Location” (page E-57).
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Whenever you have a sensor malfunction, take the watch to your original retailer or nearest authorized World Time Mode
CASIO distributor as soon as possible. ■ The time for my World Time City is off in the World Time Mode.
This could be due to incorrect switching between standard time and daylight saving time. See “To
configure World Time City and summer time settings” (page E-113) for more information.
Barometric Pressure Readings
■ Following a barometric pressure differential reading, the watch’s small hand points to 12 o’clock. Charging
• The reading value is outside of the allowable measurement range. See page E-79. ■ The watch does not resume operation after I expose it to light.
• There may be a problem with the sensor. If ERR (error) is on the digital display, refer to “Direction, This can happen after the power level drops to Level 5 (page E-15). Keep the watch exposed to light until it
Altitude, Barometric Pressure, and Temperature Readings” for more information. recharges sufficiently.
Direction, Altitude, Barometric Pressure, and Temperature Readings ■ RECOVER is flashing on the digital display.
■ ERR appears on the digital display during sensor reading operations. The watch is in the charge recovery mode. Wait until the recovery process is complete (about 15 minutes).
This indicates that there is a problem with the sensor, making sensor readings impossible. The watch will recover more quickly if you place it in a brightly lit location.
• If the error is indicated while a reading operation in progress, restart the operation. If ERR appears Note
again, it could mean there is something wrong with the sensor. • Performing repeated illumination and/or sensor reading operations over a short time period can cause
• If ERR appears frequently, it could mean that the sensor is faulty. Contact your original retailer or a sudden drop in watch’s charge. This will cause the watch to enter the charge recovery mode. The
CASIO service center. watch is in the charge recovery mode when RECOVER is flashing on the digital display. The charge
■ I can’t change the temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude display units. recovery mode is the same as a low battery charge state, access to some functions is limited while the
When TYO (Tokyo) is selected as the Home City, the altitude unit is set automatically to meters (m), the watch charge is recovering. Normal operation will resume after recovery is complete. For more
barometric pressure unit to hectopascals (hPa), and the temperature unit to Celsius (°C). These settings information, refer to “Power Recovery Mode” (page E-17).
cannot be changed. • A flashing CHARGE indicator means that the charge level of the watch has suddenly dropped.
Immediately expose the watch to light to charge it.
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Time Calibration Signal ■ The current time setting is off by one hour.
The information in this section applies only when LIS, LON, MAD, PAR, ROM, BER, STO, ATH, MOW, Possible Cause Remedy Page
HKG, BJS, HNL, ANC, YVR, LAX, YEA, DEN, MEX, CHI, NYC, YHZ, YYT, TPE, SEL, or TYO is selected Perform the operation under “To get ready for a receive operation”.
as the Home City. You need to adjust the current time manually when any other city is selected as the Signal reception on a day for The time setting will be adjusted automatically as soon as signal E-22
Home City. switching between standard reception is successful.
time/daylight saving time (DST)
■ ERR will be displayed if the manual receive operation fails for some reason. may have failed for some reason. If you are unable to receive the time calibration signal, change the E-38
standard time/daylight saving time (DST) setting manually.
Possible Cause Remedy Page
• You are wearing or moving the ■ Auto receive is not performed or you cannot perform manual receive.
watch, or performing a button
operation during the signal Keep the watch in an area where reception conditions are good Possible Cause Remedy Page
receive operation. E-24
while the signal receive operation is performed.
• The watch is in an area with The watch is not in the Auto receive is performed only while the watch is in the Timekeeping E-32
poor reception conditions. Timekeeping Mode. Mode. Enter the Timekeeping Mode.
You are in an area where signal Auto Receive is disabled. Enable Auto Receive. E-28
reception is not possible for See “Approximate Reception Ranges”. E-21
some reason. Your Home City setting is wrong. Check your Home City setting and correct it, if necessary. E-36
• Check the website of the organization that maintains the time There is not enough power for
The calibration signal is not Expose the watch to light to charge it. E-13
calibration signal in your area for information about its down times. signal reception.
being transmitted for some –
reason. • Try again later. The receive operation is failing Check the causes for receive operation failure and eliminate the E-28
for some reason. problem.
■ 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-23), which will
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-36).
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■ Signal reception is being performed successfully, but the time and/or day is wrong. Specifications
Possible Cause Remedy Page
Accuracy at normal temperature: ±15 seconds a month (with no signal calibration)
Your Home City setting is wrong. Check your Home City setting and correct it, if necessary. E-36
Digital Timekeeping: Hour, minutes, seconds, a.m. (A)/ p.m. (P), month, day, day of the week, barometric
The DST setting may be pressure change indication, Fishing Graph
Change the DST setting to Auto DST. E-36
incorrect. Time format: 12-hour and 24-hour
Calendar system: Full Auto-calendar pre-programmed from the year 2000 to 2099
Other: Four display formats (day of the week, month, day; barometric pressure change, month day;
hour, minute, second; hour, minute, fishing graph); Home City code (can be assigned one of 48
city codes); standard time / daylight saving time (summer time)
Analog Timekeeping: Hour, minutes (hand moves every 10 seconds), seconds
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;
Receive Mode
Receivable Time Calibration Signals: Mainflingen, Germany (Call Sign: DCF77, Frequency: 77.5
kHz); Anthorn, England (Call Sign: MSF, Frequency: 60.0 kHz); Fort Collins, Colorado, the
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,
Henan Province, China (Call Sign: BPC, Frequency: 68.5 kHz)
Digital Compass: 60 seconds continuous reading; 16 directions; Angle value 0° to 359°; Measurement
unit: 1° (digital display)/6° (hand); North indicated by second hand: auto level correction function;
Compass calibration (figure 8 calibration, 3-point calibration, magnetic declination angle);
Bearing Memory
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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 January 2016)
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
YHZ Halifax –4 JRS Jerusalem GUM Guam
+10
YYT St. Johns –3.5 MOW Moscow SYD Sydney
+3
BUE Buenos Aires JED Jeddah NOU Noumea +11
–3
RIO Rio De Janeiro 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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