USER’S GUIDE 2710
Stopwatch
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1/100 second
The stopwatch lets you measure elapsed time, split times, and two finishes.
This section contains more detailed and technical information about watch operation. It also contains important precautions and notes about the various
Minutes
Seconds
• The display range of the stopwatch is 59 minutes, |
59.99 seconds. |
• The stopwatch continues to run, restarting from |
zero after it reaches its limit, until you stop it. |
• The 1/100 second indication is shown while the |
stopwatch is stopped. It is replaced by an animated |
figure while the stopwatch is running. |
• All of the operations in this section are performed in |
the Stopwatch Mode, which you enter by pressing |
C. |
features and functions of this watch.
Auto Display
Auto Display 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 Auto Display is turned on.
To turn off Auto Display
Press any button (except for the B button). This returns to the Timekeeping Mode.
Mode indicator
• The stopwatch measurement operation continues |
even if you exit the Stopwatch Mode. |
• Exiting the Stopwatch Mode while a split time is |
frozen on the display clears the split time and |
returns to elapsed time measurement. |
To turn on Auto Display
Hold down C for about one to two seconds until the watch beeps.
•Note that Auto Display cannot be performed while a setting screen is on the display.
To measure times with the stopwatch
Elapsed time |
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Start | Stop | Stop | Clear | |
Split time |
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Start | Split | Split release | Stop | Clear |
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Two Finishes |
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Start | Split | Stop | Split release | Clear |
| First runner | Second runner | Display time of |
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| finishes. | finishes. | second runner. |
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| first runner. |
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Auto Return Features
•After you perform any button operation (except for the backlight button) in any mode, pressing C returns directly to the Timekeeping Mode.
•If you leave the watch in the Data Bank Mode for two or three minutes without performing any operation, it automatically changes to the Timekeeping Mode.
•If you leave a screen with flashing digits or a cursor on the display for two or three minutes without performing any operation, the watch automatically saves any settings you have made up to that point and exits the setting screen.
Data and Setting Scrolling
The B and D buttons are used in various modes and setting screens to scroll through data on the display. In most cases, holding down these buttons during a scroll operation scrolls through the data at high speed.
Initial Screens
When you enter the Timekeeping, World Time, or Data Bank Mode, the data you were viewing when you last exited the mode appears first.
World Time
•The current time in all World Time Mode cities is calculated in accordance with the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) differential for each city, based on the current Home City time setting in the Timekeeping Mode.
•The GMT differential is the time difference between the time zone where the city is located and Greenwich Mean Time. Note that the GMT differentials of this watch is always based on standard time.
•GMT differential is calculated by this watch based on Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) data.
Backlight Precautions
In any mode, press B to illuminate the display for about two seconds.
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•The illumination provided by the backlight may be hard to see when viewed under direct sunlight.
•The watch may emit an audible sound whenever the display is illuminated. This is due to vibration of the EL panel used for illumination, and does not indicate malfunction.
•The backlight automatically turns off whenever an alarm sounds.
•Frequent use of the backlight shortens the battery life.
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