Operation Guide 3242
ξThe backlight may not illuminate if the face of the watch is more than 15 degrees off parallel to the left or right. Make sure that the back of your hand is parallel to the ground.
Parallel to ground | More than 15 degrees | More than 15 degrees |
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ξStatic electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper operation of the auto backlight function. If the auto backlight does not illuminate, try moving the watch back to the starting position (parallel with the ground) and then tilt it back toward you again. If this does not work, drop your arm all the way down so it hangs at your side, and then bring it back up again.
ξUnder certain conditions the backlight may not light until about one second or less after turning the face of the watch towards you. This does not necessarily indicate malfunction of the backlight.
To switch the auto light switch function on and offIn the Timekeeping Mode, hold down B for one or two seconds to turn the auto light switch function on and off.
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Auto light switch indicator
Hold down B.
ξThe auto light switch indicator is shown on the display in all modes while the auto light switch function is on.
ξIn order to protect against running down the battery, the auto light switch function is automatically turned off approximately three hours after you turn it on. Repeat the above procedure to turn the auto light switch function back on if you want.
ξPressing L while in the Timekeeping Mode illuminates the display, regardless of the auto light switch’s on/off setting.
Caution
ξThe backlight of this watch employs an
ξFrequent use of the backlight shortens the battery life.
ξThe watch emits an audible sound whenever the display is illuminated. This is because the EL light vibrates slightly when lit. It does not indicate malfunction of the watch.
Warning!
ξNever try to read your watch when mountain climbing or hiking in areas that are dark or in areas with poor footing. Doing so is dangerous and can result in serious personal injury.
ξNever try to read your watch when running where there is the danger of accidents, especially in locations where there might be vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Doing so is dangerous and can result in serious personal injury.
ξNever try to read your watch when riding on a bicycle or when operating a motorcycle or any other motor vehicle. Doing so is dangerous and can result in a traffic accident and serious personal injury.
ξWhen you are wearing the watch, make sure that its auto light switch function 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.
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Countdown Alarm Mode
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Progress beeper on indicator Auto repeat on indicator
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The countdown alarm can be set within a range of
1 second to 24 hours. When the countdown reaches zero, an alarm sounds for 10 seconds or until you press any button.
To set the countdown start time
1.Hold down A while in the Countdown Alarm Mode. The hours digits flash on the display because they are selected.
2.Press C to change the selection in the following sequence.
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ξ To set the starting value of the countdown time to 24 hours, set 0:00' 00". |
4. After you set the countdown start time, press A twice to return to the Countdown |
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1.Press D while in the Countdown Alarm Mode to start the countdown alarm.
2.Press D again to stop the countdown alarm.
ξ You can resume countdown alarm operation by pressing D.
3.Stop the countdown alarm and then press B to reset the countdown time to its starting value.
ξWhen the end of the countdown is reached and auto repeat timing is off, the alarm sounds for 10 seconds or until you stop the alarm by pressing any button. Countdown timing stops and the countdown time is automatically reset to its starting value after the alarm stops.
To switch auto repeat timing and the progress beeper on and off
1.Hold down A while in the Countdown Alarm Mode. The hour digits flash on the display because they are selected. Press A again to move the flashing to the auto repeat ON/OFF setting.
2.Press D or B to toggle auto repeat on (
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3.Press C to move the flashing to the progress beeper ON/OFF setting.
4.Press D or B to toggle the progress beeper on (
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5.Press A to return to the Countdown Alarm Mode.
ξWhen the end of the countdown is reached while auto repeat is on, the alarm sounds, but the countdown restarts from the beginning without stopping. You can stop the countdown by pressing D and manually reset to the start time by pressing
B.
ξIf you set a starting time of 10 seconds or less and have Auto Repeat turned on, the countdown alarm tone (which normally sounds for 10 seconds) sounds for only one second.
ξWhen the progress beeper is turned on, the watch beeps as the countdown time passes the 10, 5, 4, 3, 2, and
Stopwatch Mode
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About the Auto-Start function
With the
While the display is showing all zeros in the Stopwatch Mode, press B to toggle it on and off.
ξThe indicator
About the Target Time function
With the Target Time function, an alarm sounds for ten seconds whenever the time being kept by the stopwatch reaches a target time you have preset.