To turn an alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off
1.In the Alarm Mode, use E and B to select an alarm or the Hourly Time Signal.
2.When the alarm or the Hourly Time Signal you want is selected, press C to turn it on and off.
Indicates alarm is ON.
Indicates Hourly Time Signal is ON.
• The alarm on indicator ( ) and the Hourly Time Signal on indicator ( ) are shown on the display in all modes while these functions are turned on.
•If any alarm is on, the alarm on indicator is shown on the display in all modes.
BACKLIGHT
The backlight uses an EL (electro-
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| watch towards your face. |
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To turn on the backlight manually
In any mode, press L to illuminate the display for about one second.
•The above operation turns on the backlight regardless of the current auto light switch setting.
About the Auto Light Switch
Turning on the auto light switch causes the backlight to turn on for about one second, whenever you position your wrist as described below in any mode.
•Be sure to wear the watch on the outside of your left wrist while using the auto light switch.
Moving the watch to a position that is parallel to the ground and then tilting it towards you more than 40 degrees causes the backlight to turn on.
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ground | 40° |
Warning!
•Always make sure you are in a safe place whenever you are reading the display of the watch using the auto light switch. Be especially careful when running or engaged in any other activity that can result in accident or injury. Also take care that sudden illumination by the auto light switch does not surprise or distract others around you.
•When you are wearing the watch, make sure that its auto light switch is turned off before riding on a bicycle or operating a motorcycle or any other motor vehicle. Sudden and unintended operation of the auto light switch can create a distraction, which can result in a traffic accident and serious personal injury.
To turn the auto light switch on and off
In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E for about one second to toggle the
auto light switch on (
displayed) or off (
not displayed).
•The auto light switch on indicator (
) is on the display in all modes while the auto light switch is turned on.
•In order to protect against running down the batteries, the auto light switch automatically turns off approximately six hours after you turn it on. Repeat the above procedure to turn the auto light switch back on if you want.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Question: What causes incorrect direction readings?
Answer:
•Incorrect bidirectional calibration. Perform bidirectional calibration. Remember that bidirectional calibration is required whenever batteries are replaced.
•Nearby source of strong magnetism, such as a household appliance, a large steel bridge, a steel beam, overhead wires, etc., or an attempt to perform direction measurement on a train, boat, etc. Move away from large metal objects and try again. Note that digital compass operation cannot be performed inside a train, boat, etc.
Question: What causes different direction readings to produce different results at the same location?
Answer: Magnetism generated by nearby
Question: What does it mean when --- appears in place of a direction?
Answer: This is the abnormal magnetic field indicator. It means that strong magnetism is being generated nearby. Move away from the source of strong magnetism and try again.
Question: Why am I having problems taking direction readings indoors?
Answer: A TV, personal computer, speakers, or some other object is interfering with terrestrial magnetism readings. Move away from the object causing the interference or take the direction reading outdoors. Indoor taking direction readings are particularly difficult inside
Question: What do the numbers on the watch mean?
| Answer: The face of this watch is marked with values |
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90 | values to find out how many degrees the 12 |
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direction indicated in the digital display) differs from magnetic north.
For example, when the Magnetic North Pointer is pointing at “90” on the watch’s face, it means that the 12 o’clock position is 90 degrees from magnetic north (which means that the 12 o’clock pointing due east).
Question: How does the barometer work?
Answer: Barometric pressure indicates changes in the atmosphere, and by monitoring these changes you can predict the weather with reasonable accuracy. Rising atmospheric pressure indicates good weather, while falling pressure indicates deterioration weather conditions.
The barometric pressures that you see in the newspaper and on the TV weather report are measurements corrected to values measured at 0 m sea level.
REFERENCE
This section contains more detailed and technical information about watch operation. It also contains important precautions and notes about the various features and functions of this watch.
Auto Display Function
Auto Display function of this watch continually changes the contents of the digital display. Note that you cannot use any of the watch’s other functions (except for the backlight) while the Auto Display function is operating.
To turn the Auto Display off
Hold down D for about three seconds until the watch beeps.
This returns to the Timekeeping Mode.
To turn the Auto Display on
Hold down D for about three seconds until the watch beeps.
•Note that the Auto Display function cannot be performed while you are making settings.