Casio 2198 Watch User Manual
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1. Memory 3 Memory number memory area screen only e Each memory area is identified by a number from 1 through 5 The Normal screen shows the current time and date without a memory number If the memory area you select already contains data that data appears on the display whenever the memory area is selected Performing a Digital Compass operation replaces the existing data with the newly measured data 2 Use the same procedures as described in steps 1 through 4 under To take a direction reading without storing data into memory To recall data from memory While in the Digital Compass Mode use S to scroll through the data in the following Direction Date sequence Magnetic north indicator E Normal Memory 1 gt Memory 7 Memory 5 Memory 4 Memory 3 To delete data 1 While in the Digital Compass Mode scroll through the data items and display the one you want to delete 2 Hold down until the displayed value Memory No changes to e Holding down causes the message CLR to appear on the display followed by the value changing to Direction value Digital Compass Precautions This watch features a built in magnetic bearing sensor that detects terrestrial magnetism This means that the northern direction indicated by this watch is magnetic north which is somewhat different from true polar2. 1998 2198 1 Module No 1998 2198 GENERAL GUIDE e Press to change from mode to mode Hold down for one or two seconds in any mode to switch back to the Timekeeping Mode e In addition to the modes illustrated below this watch is also equipped with a Digital Compass Mode See 5 Digital Compass Functions for details e The shape of the watch depends on the model Timekeeping Mode Barometric Pressure Temperature Screen Timekeeping Screen Pressure sensor Bearing sensor Barometric Pressure Temperature Screen Auto Cancel e If you leave the Barometric Pressure Temperature displayed without performing a calibration operation or changing the measurement units for about 10 or 11 hours the watch beeps and automatically returns to the Timekeeping screen e If the watch is in another mode other than the Timekeeping Mode when the 10 or 11 hour point is reached the watch beeps but the mode does not change Stopwatch Mode BACKLIGHT This watch features an electroluminescent EL backlight that helps you easily read the face even in total darkness Its auto light switch automatically lights the watch face whenever you turn your wrist towards your face Notes e The backlight of the watch employs an electroluminescent EL light which loses illuminating power after very long use e Frequent use of the backlight shortens the battery lif
3. appears for the minimum altitude e Measured data is stored in memory even if an error occurs during the measurement For details on errors see WARNING INDICATORS To delete data from memory The following procedure deletes a entire set from start measurement to end measurement of memory data Important You cannot delete any of the data being produced by a currently ongoing memory measurement operation indicated when AUTO is flashing on the display You can however delete data from another already completed measurement operation 1 In the Recall Mode display the initial data of the set of memory data you want to delete e Display the maximum altitude or the minimum altitude if you want to delete it 2 To clear the data hold down until the watch emits a long beep and until CLR stops flashing on the display BAROMETER FUNCTIONS This watch uses a pressure sensor to measure air pressure This sensor can be calibrated Important The barometer that is 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 Example barometer applications e Before going mountain climbing you can take readings to find out the probable upcoming weather e You can predict the weather for golf or other outdoor activities About barometric mea
4. 000 ft ___13 76iNHg About 0 119inHg per 200 ft 12 2 F 18 000 ft i 16 000 ft 16 22inHg About 0 1315inHg per 200 ft __2 0 F 14 000 ft g 12 000 ft 19 03inHg About 0 15inHg per 200 ft 18 2 F About 3 6 F 10 000 ft per 1 000 ft 8 000 ft 22 23inHg About 0 17inHg per 200 ft _30 5 F Mea 25 84inHg About 0 192inHg per 200 ft 44 7 F 2 000 ft 24i oft 29 92inHg About 0 21inHg per 200 ft 59 0 F Source International Civil Aviation Organization e Be sure to recalibrate at Point B if changing weather conditions produce altitude reading errors e The following conditions will prevent you from obtaining accurate readings Air pressure changes because of changes in the weather Extreme temperature changes Subjecting the watch to strong impact Precautions Concerning Simultaneous Measurement of Altitude and Temperature Though you can perform altitude and temperature measurements at the same time you should remember that each of these measurements require different conditions for best results With temperature measurement it is best to remove the watch from your wrist in order to eliminate the effects of body heat In the case of altitude measurement on the other hand it is better to leave the watch on your wrist because doing so keeps the watch at a constant temperature which contributes to more accurate altitude measurements The following describes what you should do to give priority to either altitude or t
5. appliances TVs personal computers washing machines freezers etc e Whenever you suspect that the watch may have become magnetized perform one of the calibration procedures under Calibrating the Digital Compass Calibrating the Digital Compass Whenever you suspect that the readings produced by the Digital Compass are wrong you should calibrate it You can use either one of two calibration procedures bidirectional calibration or northerly calibration You should use bidirectional calibration when you want to calibrate the Digital Compass to operate within an area exposed to magnetic force This type of calibration should be used if the watch become magnetized for any reason With northerly calibration you teach the watch which way is north which you have to determine with another compass or some other means You could use this calibration procedure for example to set the watch to indicate true north instead of magnetic north Important e If you want to perform both bidirectional and northerly calibration be sure to perform bidirectional calibration first and then perform northerly calibration This is necessary because bidirectional calibration cancels any previously set northerly calibration setting e If you do not perform any button operation for two or three minutes while either calibration procedure is in progress while the magnetic north indicator is flashing at the 12 or 6 o clock position the watch aut
6. as a household appliance a large steel bridge a steel beam overhead wires etc or an attempt to perform Digital Compass operation on a train boat etc Move away from large metal objects and try again Note that digital compass operation 1 At Point A calibrate the altimeter to 400 meters 2 Proceed from Point A to Point B taking altimeter measurements along the way elf you also have altitude data for Point B you should again calibrate the altimeter there cannot be performed inside a train boat etc Question What causes the Digital Compass to produce different readings at the same location Answer e Direction being measured is somewhere between two measurable directions N and NNW for example The Digital Compass is designed to indicate any one of 16 different directions If you move the 12 o clock position slightly to the left or right to move it off of the point between the two measurable directions the Digital Compass should consistently produce the same reading e Magnetism generated by nearby high tension wires are interfering with reception of terrestrial magnetism Move away from the high tension wires and try again Question What does it mean when 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 having problems performi
7. display The data on the display is flashing because it is selected 4 Press to change the selection in the following sequence E Temperature Adjustment gt Barometric Pressure Adjustment mft hPa mb inHg _ C F Use to select the unit C F hPa mb inHg or m ft you want Press or to set the currently selected unit After making your selection press to return to the Timekeeping Mode Baro metric Pressure Temperature screen Nn O A ALTIMETER FUNCTIONS A built in altimeter uses a pressure sensor to detect the current air pressure which is then used to estimate the current altitude in accordance with ISA International Standard Atmosphere values for altitude and air pressure If you preset a reference altitude the watch will also calculate the current relative altitude based on your preset value Altimeter functions also include data storage memory and an altitude alarm Important e This watch estimates altitude based on air pressure This means that altitude readings for the same location may vary if air pressure changes e Sudden changes in the weather make it impossible to produce accurate altitude readings e This watch employs a semiconductor pressure sensor which is affected by temperature changes When taking altitude measurements be sure to do so while ensuring that the watch is not exposed to temperature change
8. e Compare the readings produced by the watch with those of another reliable accurate thermometer e If adjustment is required remove the watch from your wrist and wait for 20 or 30 minutes to give the temperature of the watch time to stabilize To calibrate the temperature 1 Display the barometric pressure tempera ture in the Timekeeping Mode 2 Hold down until the display clears OFF or the temperature value should be flashing on the display eThe OFF indicator appears when the factory setting is being used for the calibration 3 Each press of increases the displayed temperature by 0 1 C while pressing decreases it Holding down either button changes the value at high speed e Any time you calibrate the temperature the message TEMP ADJ appears on the display This message remains on the display in any mode in which the temperature is displayed e If you have selected Fahrenheit as your unit of measurement the above operations change the reading by 0 2 F e Pressing and at the same time returns to the OFF display 4 After calibrating the temperature press to return to the Barometric Pressure Temperature screen e If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while the temperature digits are flashing the flashing stops and the watch goes back to the Barometric Pressure Temperature screen WARNING INDICATORS Warning indicators appear whenever any of the conditions d
9. either button changes the value at high speed If you have selected feet as your unit of measurement the above operations change the reading in increments of 20 feet e You can set the reference altitude within the range of 6 000 m to 6 000 m 19 680 feet to 19 680 feet e Pressing and at the same time returns to the OFF message 3 After setting the reference altitude you want press to return to the Altimeter Mode About the Altitude Alarm The altitude alarm sounds for about five seconds whenever the current altitude matches a preset value You can press any button to stop the alarm after it starts to sound Example If you set the altitude alarm at 130 meters it sounds when you pass the 130 meter mark on your way up and on your way back down To set the altitude alarm 1 In the Altimeter Mode hold down until the display clears After 4 or 5 seconds either OFF or the current reference altitude value if set will start to flash The data flashes because it is selected 2 Press to change the selection in the following sequence Reference Altitude Setting Altitude Alarm Setting 3 Press to select the altitude alarm setting display indicated by the AL indicator 4 Press to increase the altitude alarm value by 5 mor to decrease it Holding down either button changes the value at high speed elf you have selected feet as your unit of measurement
10. in the upper display After a short while the watch automatically returns to the Digital Compass Mode CHANGING THE MEASUREMENT UNITS You can change the measured values displayed by the watch between the following units Altitude meters m feet ft Temperatures Celsius C gt Fahrenheit F Barometric Pressure hecto pascals millibars nPa mb inchesHg inHg Some countries call to this unit as hecto pascal hPa while other countries call it millibars mb It really makes no difference because 1 hPa 1 mb In this manual we will refer to hPa mb or hPa mb Important e Certain measurement functions are automatically terminated when you change the measurement units Be sure that you perform this operation before starting actual measurements e Changing the altitude unit of measurement automatically switches off the altitude alarm and sets the alarm s value to zero e Changing the barometric pressure unit of measurement automatically restarts the barometric pressure graph from a new value e Changing any of the units of measurement immediately starts to display newly measured data in the unit you specify It also affects the unit of measurement for any data already stored in memory To change the measurement units 1 Use to enter the Timekeeping Mode 2 Press until the Barometric Pressure Temperature screen appears 3 Hold down until OFF or the temperature value appears flashing in the
11. north The magnetic north pole is located in northern Canada while the magnetic south pole is in southern Australia Note that the difference between magnetic north and true north as measured with all magnetic compasses tends to be greater as one gets closer to either of the magnetic poles You should also remember that some maps indicate true north instead of magnetic north and so you should make allowances when using such maps with this watch Location e Using the Digital Compass when you are near a source of strong magnetism can cause large errors in readings Because of this you should avoid using the Digital Compass while in the vicinity of the following types of objects permanent magnets magnetic necklaces etc concentrations of metal metal doors lockers etc high tension wires aerial wires household appliances TVs personal computers washing machines freezers etc e Accurate direction measurements are impossible while in a train boat air plane etc e Accurate measurements are also impossible indoors especially inside ferroconcrete structures This is because the metal framework of such structures picks up magnetism from appliances etc Storage e The precision of the compass may deteriorate if the watch becomes magnetized Because of this you should be sure to store the watch away from magnets or any other sources of strong magnetism including permanent magnets magnetic necklaces etc and household
12. 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 e Never 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 e 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 TIMEKEEPING FUNCTIONS Day of week You can set the time and date in the Graphic display Month Day Timekeeping Mode which you can enter using eIn the Timekeeping Mode the graphic display shows counting of the seconds To set the time and date 1 In the Timekeeping Mode press until the Timekeeping screen appears 2 Hold down until the seconds digits start to flash on the display The seconds digits flash because they are selected PM indicator Minutes 3 Press to change the selection in the following sequence 12 24 Hour Seconds gt Hour Minutes gt Format Day Month Year 4 While the se
13. Hold down while in the Alarm Mode to sound the alarm STOPWATCH FUNCTIONS Mode indicator The Stopwatch Functions let you measure elapsed time split times and two finishes The range of the stopwatch is 23 hours 59 minutes 59 99 seconds Stopwatch functions are available in the Stopwatch Mode which you can enter using Graphic display 1 100 second In the Stopwatch Mode the graphic display indicates the counting of seconds Seconds Hours Minutes a Elapsed time measurement O gt O _ gt DOA Start Stop Re start Stop Clear b Split time measurement gt Start Split Split release Stop Clear c Split time and 1st 2nd place times A O gt Start Split Stop oe Split release Clear First runner Second runner finishes Record time of finishes Record time of first runner second runner 1998 2198 8 QUESTIONS amp ANSWERS Question What causes incorrect direction readings Answer Example To obtain readings that are close to absolute altitude When you are out hiking or mountain climbing calibrate the altimeter using an altitude value from another source a signpost or map for example Do this just before you start your altitude measurements e Incorrect bidirectional calibration Perform bidirectional calibration Remember that bidirectional calibration is required whenever batteries are replaced e Nearby source of strong magnetism such
14. at they are 180 degrees opposite each other Remember that if you perform the procedure incorrectly you will get wrong readings from the Digital Compass e Do not move the watch during the one or two seconds from the point you press up to the point that OK appears in the upper display that the calibration of each direction is in progress If you do the message ERR appears in the upper display When this happens restart the bidirectional calibration procedure from the beginning e The appearance of ERR during bidirectional calibration can also be caused by local interference If you suspect that this is the case move to another location and try the procedure again e You should perform bidirectional calibration in an environment that is the same as that where you plan to be using the Digital Compass If you plan to use it in an open field for example calibrate in an open field To perform northerly calibration 1 While in the Digital Compass Mode Normal screen hold down until the upper display changes to show 1 2 Press to start the northerly calibration procedure e At this time the indicator N appears in the upper display 3 Place the watch on a level surface and position it so that its 12 o clock position points north as measured with another compass 4 Press to start the calibration operation e When the calibration procedure is complete the message OK appears
15. conds digits are selected flashing press to reset the seconds to 00 If you press O while the seconds count is in the range of 30 to 59 it is reset to 00 and 1 is added to the minutes If the seconds count is in the range of 00 to 29 the minutes count is unchanged While any other digits besides seconds are selected flashing press to increase the number or to decrease it Holding down either button changes the current selection at high speed While the 12 24 hour setting is selected press or to switch between the two formats 6 After you set the time and date press to return to the Timekeeping Mode Timekeeping screen e The day of the week is automatically set in accordance with the date e The date can be set within the range of January 1 1995 to December 31 2039 e If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while a selection is flashing the flashing stops and the watch goes back to the Timekeeping Mode automatically a DIGITAL COMPASS FUNCTIONS This watch features a built in bearing sensor that indicates any one of 16 directions Up to five sets of direction readings can be stored into memory Each set of data includes the direction along with the date and time of the measurement Direction readings can be performed in the Digital Compass Mode To enter and exit the Digital Compass Mode 1 In any mode except for the Alarm Mode press to enter the Digital Compass Mode
16. e e The illumination provided by the backlight may be hard to see when viewed under direct sunlight e The watch will emit an audible sound whenever the display is illuminated It does not indicate malfunction of the watch e The backlight automatically turns off whenever an alarm sounds To manually turn on the backlight In any mode except for the Recall Mode press to illuminate the display for about two seconds To switch the auto light switch on and off In the Timekeeping Mode hold down for one or two seconds to turn the auto light switch on and off Auto light S switch on N indicator CH Qr ON Altimeter Mode Recall Mode e The auto light switch on indicator is shown on the display in all modes while the auto light switch is on e In order to protect against running down the battery the auto light switch is automatically turned off approximately six hours after you turn it on Repeat the above procedure to turn the auto light switch back on if you want e Pressing in any mode except for the Recall Mode illuminates the display for about two seconds regardless of the auto light switch on off setting About the auto light switch While the auto light switch is turned on the backlight automatically lights for about two seconds in any mode whenever you position your wrist as described below Important Avoid w
17. e At this time the watch immediately starts a Digital Compass operation After about one second the direction that the 12 o clock position of the watch is pointing appears on the display e If you do not perform any button operation for a few minutes the watch automatically returns to the mode you were in before entering the Digital Compass Mode 2 Press to return to the mode you were in before entering the Digital Compass Mode e Note that when you enter the Digital Compass Mode from the Altimeter Mode the Altimeter Mode measurement see About altitude measurements continues to be performed internally To take a direction reading without storing data into memory 1 Place the watch on a flat surface or if you are wearing the watch make sure that Direction Date your wrist is horizontal in relation to the horizon e Note that taking a measurement while the watch is not horizontal in relation to the horizon can result in large measurement error 2 Point the 12 o clock position of the watch in the direction you want to measure 3 Press to enter the Digital Compass Mode and to start a Digital Compass measurement operation e After about one second the direction that the 12 o clock position of the watch is pointing appears on the display e Also four indicators appear to indicate magnetic north south east and west Magnetic north indicator Mode indicator Time Direction value in degr
18. e darkened because you are 5 10 of the way to the value set for the altitude Current alarm altitude e Segments in the graphic display darken as you approach the altitude alarm setting If you ascend away from the altitude alarm setting the darkened segments are cleared from the graphic display e All 10 segments are darkened when you reach or exceed the altitude set for the altitude alarm elf your current altitude is higher than that registered for the initial measurement none of the graphic display segments are darkened To recall altitude measurement data from memory 1 Use to enter the Recall Mode 2 Press to scroll forward through the stored data items or to scroll backward e Holding down either button scrolls through the data items at high speed e The data item that is displayed when you exit the Recall Mode is still displayed the next time you enter the Recall Mode Date i h Altitude Altitude grap Mode indicator Temperature Initial Display Final Display It shows nine segments between the maximum and minimum altitudes achieved during a memory measurement The segments indicate how altitude changed during the measurement e The maximum and minimum altitudes achieved during a measurement operation are also stored in memory When the maximum altitude is recalled the message MAX alternates every second with the date in the upper display The message MIN
19. earing the watch on the inside of your wrist Doing so causes the auto ight switch to operate when it is not needed which shortens battery life 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 illuminate e The backlight may not illuminate if the face of the watch is more than 15 degrees off parallel as shown below Make sure that the back of your hand is parallel to the ground More than 15 degrees More than 15 degrees Parallel to ground too high too low 1998 2198 2 e The backlight turns off in about two seconds even if you keep the watch pointed towards your face e Static electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper operation of the auto light switch If the 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 e Under certain conditions the backlight may not light until about one second or less after turn the face of the watch towards you This does not necessarily indicate malfunction of the backlight Warning e Never 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 e Never try to
20. ees e The direction value that appears on the display represents the clockwise angle formed between magnetic north which is 0 Displayed degrees and the displayed direction direction e You can repeat steps 1 through 3 as many Direction times as you like i value e The following table shows the meanings of each of the direction abbreviations that Magnetic north appear on the display Direction Meaning Direction Meaning Direction Meaning South East North SSW southwest PNE northeast West South East WAW northwest SSE southeast West South NE Northeast southwest North West SE Southeast northwest North northeast East NW Northwest southeast SW Southwest 4 Next you can adjust the rotary direction bezel so that the N or w mark is aligned with the magnetic north indicator This correctly aligns all of the markings on the bezel eThe Digital Compass operation is automatically interrupted whenever an alarm Daily Alarm or Hourly Time Signal sounds If this happens start the Digital Compass operation again from the beginning To take a direction reading and store data into memory 1 While in the Digital Compass Mode use to select the memory area where you want to store the data Each time you press the selected memory area changes in the following sequence Normal C Screen gt Memory 1 gt Memory Memory 5 Memory 44
21. emperature e To give altitude measurement priority leave the watch on your wrist or in any other location where the temperature of the watch is kept constant e To give temperature measurement priority remove the watch from your wrist and allow it to hand freely from your bag or in another location where it is not exposed to direct sunlight 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 pressure that you see in the newspaper and on the TV weather report are measurements corrected to values measured at 0 msea level Question What should do if I lose track of which mode I am in or lose my way when making settings Answer Hold down the button for two or three seconds to return to the Timekeeping Mode Next try performing the operation you want again e The measurement functions built into this watch are not intended for use in taking measurements that require professional or industrial precision Values produced by this watch should be considered as reasonably accurate representations only e When engaging in mountain climbing or other activities in which losing your way can create a dangerous or life threatening situation always be sure to use a second com
22. escribed below occur Appearance of a warning indicator causes any measurement operation that is currently underway to stop Warning indicators appear in the upper display and this causes to replace any directional altitude barometer or temperature values on the display Abnormal Magnetic Field Indicator This indicator appears whenever the Digital Compass has a problem obtaining a correct reading This condition could indicate that the watch is within a very high magnetic field and so you should try moving to another location Also see Digital Compass Precautions for further information on conditions that cause errors Low Battery Indicator This message indicates that battery power is too low to perform the measurement It appears whenever battery power drops below a certain level or when you try to use this watch under very cold conditions below about 10 0 C 14 0 F If the BAT message appears because of use under cold conditions it should clear and normal operation should return after the watch is brought back to normal temperature If battery power is low indicated BAT appears under normal temperatures you should have the batteries replaced as soon as possible Note that replacement of the batteries causes all memory contents to be cleared Sensor Malfunction Indicator This message indicates malfunction of pressure sensor circuitry Whenever a sensor malfunction initially occurs
23. imekeeping or Altimeter Modes Temperature measurements are taken every five seconds for the first three minutes after you display the Timekeeping Mode s barometric pressure temperature display or after you enter the Altimeter Mode After that temperature measurements are taken every five minutes e Temperature measurement data can be recalled along with altitude measurement data Understanding the temperature screen 1 Use to enter the Timekeeping Mode 2 Press to display the Barometric Pressure Temperature screen e See Barometric Pressure Temperature Screen Auto Cancel Temperature Barometric Pressure Temperature e The display shows C or F if a measured value falls outside the range of 10 0 C to 60 0 C 14 0 F to 140 0 F The normal display will return as soon as the temperature returns within the allowable range e For details on viewing the temperature in the Altimeter Mode see Understanding the altimeter display Calibrating the temperature measurement The temperature sensor of this watch is calibrated at the factory before shipment and further adjustment is normally not required If noticeable error is found in the temperature readings produced by the watch you can adjust it to correct the error Important Incorrectly calibrating the temperature measurement of this watch can result in incorrect readings Carefully read the following before doing anything
24. ion 4 Each press of increases the displayed barometric pressure by 1 hPa mb while pressing decreases it Holding down either button changes the value at high speed e f you have selected inHg as your unit of measurement the above operations change the reading by 0 05 inHg e Pressing and at the same time returns to the OFF display 5 After calibrating the barometric pressure press to return to the Barometric Pressure Temperature screen e If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while the barometric pressure digits are flashing the flashing stops and the watch goes back to the Barometric Pressure Temperature screen M w THERMOMETER FUNCTIONS A built in temperature sensor measures temperature and shows the measured value on the display The thermometer can be calibrated Important Temperature measurements are affected by your body temperature while you are wearing the watch direct sunlight and moisture To achieve a more accurate temperature measurement remove the watch from your wrist place it in a well ventilated location out of direct sunlight and wipe off all moisture from the case It takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes for the case of the watch to reach the actual surrounding temperature About temperature measurements Temperature measurements are taken automatically every five minutes regardless of what mode the watch is in Measured temperature values can be viewed in the T
25. ltimeter Mode As soon as you enter the Altimeter Mode measurements are taken every five seconds for the first three minutes After that measurements are taken every two minutes The display unit for Altimeter Mode measurements is 5 m 20 feet and the measurement range is 0 to 6 000 m 0 to 19 680 feet e The measured altitude may be a negative value in cases where there is a reference altitude value set or because of certain atmospheric conditions 1998 2198 4 Understanding the altimeter display Use to enter the Altimeter Mode Note that once you enter the Altimeter Mode the watch beeps for about three seconds and automatically returns to the Timekeeping Mode if you do not press any button for 10 or 11 hours Altitude Graph unit 10m 40ft Graphic display Remaining memory Auto memory maa indicator 2 Current altitudel flashing Altitude alarm 3 Ti Current altitude Current time Current temperature Mode indicator 1 ALTI flashes while a measurement is being taken every five seconds It does not flash during measurements taken every two minutes 2 AUTO flashes on the display while a memory measurement is in progress The indicator stops flashing while no measurement is being performed 3 Ay appears on the display when the altitude alarm is switched on Memory measurements Memory measurements are taken independently of Altimeter Mode measurements and stored direc
26. ng Digital Compass operations indoors Answer TV personal computer speakers or some other object is interfering with terrestrial magnetism Move away from the object causing the interference or perform the Digital Compass operation outdoors Indoor Digital Compass operations are particularly difficult inside ferroconcrete structures Remember that you cannot perform Digital Compass operations inside of trains airplanes etc Question How does the altimeter work Answer Generally air pressure and temperature decrease as altitude increases This watch is equipped with a pressure sensor and bases its altitude measurements on International Standard Atmosphere ISA values stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO which appears in place of define relationships between altitude air pressure and temperature ALTITUDE AIR PRESSURE TEMPERATURE 6 000 m 472hPalmb about 6 7hPa mb per 100 m 2 C 5 500 m 5 000 m 540hPa mb About 7hPa mb per 100m 17 5 C 4 500 m k 4 000 m 616hPa mb About 8hPa mb per 100 m 11 C 3 500 m i o About 6 5 C 3 000 m 701hPa mb about 9hPa mb per 100m 45 C per 1 000 m 2 500 m 2 000 m 795hPa mb About 10hPa mb per 100 m 2 C 1 500 m 1 000 m 899hPa mb About 11hPa mb per 100 m 8 5 C 500 m m 1013hPa mb About 12hPa mb per 100 m 15 C Source International Civil Aviation Organization ALTITUDE AIR PRESSURE TEMPERATURE 20
27. omatically returns to the Digital Compass Mode 1998 2198 3 e The more correctly you perform bidirectional calibration the better the accuracy of your Digital Compass readouts You should perform bidirectional calibration whenever you change environments where you use the Digital Compass and whenever you feel that the Digital Compass is producing incorrect readings To perform bidirectional calibration 1 While in the Digital Compass Mode Normal screen hold down until the upper display changes to show 1 e At this time the magnetic north indicator flashes at the 12 o clock position to indicate that the watch is ready to calibrate the first direction 2 Place the watch on a level surface and press to calibrate the first direction e When the calibration procedure is complete the message OK appears in the upper display This soon changes to 2 and the magnetic north indicator flashes at the 6 o clock position to indicate that the watch is ready for the second direction 3 Rotate the watch 180 degrees 4 Press again to calibrate the second direction e When the calibration procedure is complete the message OK appears in the upper display After a short while the watch automatically returns to the Digital Compass Mode Precautions about bidirectional calibration e You can use any two opposing directions for bidirectional calibration You must however make sure th
28. pass to confirm direction readings e CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD assumes no responsibility for any loss or any claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this watch There are two standard methods of expressing altitude Absolute altitude and Relative altitude Absolute altitude expresses an absolute height above sea level Relative altitude expresses the difference between the height of two different places roo OOo Height of building Rooftop at an altitude of 230m mmia 130m above sea level EEE Relative altitude Altitude above sea level Sea
29. play when you start memory measurements The AUTO indicator continues to flash indicating that measurements continue even if you change modes Auto memory indicator e Auto memory measurement cuts off automatically whenever there are 49 sets of data stored in memory The 50th set of data measured when you stop the measurement operation in step 2 below is also stored in memory 2 To stop measurements at any point hold down again until the watch emits a short beep e A final measurement is taken when you switch memory measurement off and that data is also stored into memory Such data is indicated by FIN during the recall operation Setting a Reference Altitude After you set a reference altitude the watch automatically calculates the difference between the current altitude and your preset value The altitude measurements produced by this watch are subject to error caused by changes in air pressure Because of this we recommend that you set the reference altitude during your climb whenever one is available 1 In the Altimeter Mode hold down until the display clears After 4 or 5 seconds either OFF or the current reference altitude value if set will start to flash The data flashes because it is selected eThe OFF indicator appears when the factory setting is being used for the calibration 2 Press to increase the current reference altitude value by 5 m or to decrease it Holding down
30. rm Mode 2 Press to select Alarm 1 through 5 Hour Minutes Graphic display Alarm on indicator Alarm1 gt Alarm2 Alarm3 Alarm4 Hourly Time Signal _ Alarm 5 3 After you select an alarm hold down until the hour digits flash on the display The hour digits flash because they are selected e At this time the alarm is automatically switched on 4 Press to change the selection in the following sequence Hour _ _ Minutes 5 Press to increase the selected digits and to decrease them Holding down either button changes the selection at high speed e The format 12 hour or 24 hour of the alarm time matches the format you selected for normal timekeeping e When setting the alarm time using the 12 hour format take care to set the time correctly as morning no indicator or afternoon P 6 After you set the alarm press to return to the Alarm Mode To switch an alarm or the Hourly Time Signal on and off 1 In the Alarm Mode press to select an alarm or the Hourly Time Signal 2 When the alarm or Hourly Time Signal you want to is selected press to switch it on and off am Indicates alarm is ON sm Indicates Hourly Time Signal is ON e If any alarm is on the alarm on indicator Am is shown on the display when you change to another mode To test the alarm
31. s e Do not use this watch while participating in sports where there are sudden altitude changes Also do not use this watch for applications that demand professional or industrial level precision This watch should not be used while engaging in the following activities sky diving hang gliding paragliding gyrocopter riding glider riding etc Applications When no reference altitude is preset e The watch produces approximate altitude readings When a reference altitude is preset e Before beginning the climb set the reference altitude to 0 m at the foot of the mountain This makes it possible to determine the difference in altitude between the reference point and your destination e To determine the height of a tall building set the reference NiS altitude to 0 m on the ground floor Note however that if the S building is pressurized or air conditioned you may not be able a g to get a good reading e To determine the difference in altitude between your house and the another location set the reference altitude to 0 m at your house and then check the reading when you arrive at the other location About altitude measurements There are two types of altitude measurements those for displayed data Altimeter Mode measurements and those for memory data see Memory measurements Altimeter mode measurement This type of measurement is performed only when the watch is in the A
32. s you some idea of how much farther you must go to reach the altitude indicated by the altitude alarm setting e The graphic representation described below is not shown on the display if the altitude alarm is switched off 1998 2198 5 Example When the initially measured altitude is less than the altitude alarm setting rai N The graphic display would appear as illustrated here when your current altitude is 700 meters after you set the altitude alarm for 1 000 meters and the initial measurement was 0 meters Note that seven segments of the graph are darkened because you are 7 10 of the way to the value set for the altitude Current alarm altitude e Segments in the graphic display darken as you approach the altitude alarm setting If you descend away from the altitude alarm setting the darkened segments are cleared from the graphic display e All 10 segments are darkened when you reach or exceed the altitude set for the altitude alarm e If your current altitude is lower than that registered for the initial measurement none of the graphic display segments are darkened Example When the initially measured altitude is greater than the altitude alarm setting Altitude alarm The graphic display would appear as setting nee fo ai illustrated here when your current altitude is 1 500 meters after you set the altitude alarm for 1 000 meters and the initial measurement was 2 000 meters Note that five segments of the graph ar
33. surements The barometer automatically takes measurements every two hours starting from midnight regardless of what mode you are in The last measurement result along with the current temperature is displayed in the Timekeeping Mode Understanding the barometer screen 1 Use to enter the Timekeeping Mode 2 Press to display the Barometric Pressure Temperature screen e See Barometric Pressure Temperature Screen Auto Cancel Barometric pressure graph 1 unit 1 hPa 0 05 inHg Temperature Last measurement 2 updated every 2 hours Barometric Pressure Temperature 1 The barometric pressure graph shows the barometric readings for the past 26 hours The flashing point on the right of the display is the point for the last measurement 2 The display shows hPa mb or inHg if a measured value falls outside the range of 460 hPa mb to 1100 hPa mb 13 55 inHg to 32 45 inHg The normal display will return as soon as the pressure returns within the allowable range Using the barometric pressure graph Changes in barometric pressure are caused by changes in the weather and temperature The following shows how to interpret the data that appears on the barometric pressure graph We Te A rising graph generally means better a weather pees A falling graph generally means deteriorating Ma weather pua Note that if there are sudden changes in weather or we may run off the top or bot
34. the ERR messages flashes on the display and a buzzer sounds for three seconds Note that calibrating the Digital Compass may cause the ERR message to appear In this case the message does not indicate sensor malfunction and should be corrected if you re calibrate the Digital Compass Important e If the sensor is malfunctioning when it comes time for a barometric pressure measurement to be taken the barometric pressure value appears as on the display and the corresponding point on the barometric pressure graph is left blank e There may be cases where the ERR or BAT message is cleared once you change modes In this case you can continue using the watch normally unless the error warning message reappears Whenever there is a sensor malfunction be sure to take the watch to an authorized CASIO distributor or Service Center as soon as possible 1998 2198 7 ALARM FUNCTIONS Mode indicator Five independent daily alarms can be set Alarm No Each alarm lets you set the hour and minutes When the Daily Alarm is on the alarm sounds for 20 seconds at the preset time each day Press any button to stop the alarm after it starts to sound When the Hourly Time Signal is on the watch beeps every hour on the hour e In the Alarm Mode the segments in the graphic display create a rotational movement effect while an alarm is sounding To set alarms 1 Use to enter the Ala
35. the above operations change the setting in increments of 20 feet e You can set the altitude alarm setting within the range of 6 000 m to 6 000 m 19 680 feet to 19 680 feet e Press and at the same time to change the setting to O 5 After setting the altitude alarm value press to return to the Altimeter Mode Altitude alarm indicator To switch the altitude alarm on and off 1 In the Altimeter Mode hold down until the display clears After 4 or 5 seconds either OFF or the current reference altitude value if set will start to flash The data flashes because it is selected 2 Press to switch the altitude alarm on and off e The indicator is shown on the display while the altitude alarm is on 3 After switching the altitude alarm on or off press to return to the Altimeter Mode e If the altitude alarm is on the altitude alarm indicator remains on the display when you change to another mode About the graphic display In the Altimeter Mode the graphic display normally indicates the counting of the current time s seconds When a memory measurement operation is being performed while the altitude alarm is on however the watch automatically divides the graphic display into 10 equal parts Each part represents 1 10 of the difference between the first altitude measured by the memory measurement operation and the value you set as the altitude alarm The graphic representation give
36. tly into memory along with temperature measurements for later recall With memory measurement the watch continuously performs measurements whenever the minutes in the Timekeeping Mode reach 00 15 30 or 45 until you switch memory measurements off The watch continues to take measurements regardless of whether or not you change modes so you can keep a running log of altitude and temperature changes automatically About the memory The memory item stored by the watch consists of the current altitude plus the date time and temperature Data is stored in the same sequence that it is input Memory can hold a total of 50 sets of data which is enough to store 12 hours and 15 minutes of memory data See To recall altitude measurement data from memory for details on how to recall memory data Important Further memory measurements become impossible whenever memory is full If you try to perform Memory measurement while memory is full the watch beeps for three seconds and the message Fifti appears on the display Always check the amount of memory remaining before starting memory measurements and delete data if necessary To store altitude data into memory memory measurement 1 In the Altimeter Mode hold down until the watch emits a short beep indicating the start of the measurement e The data measured when you first start memory measurement is also stored into memory e The AUTO indicator flashes on the dis
37. tom of the display The entire graph will become visible once barometric conditions stabilize temperature the graph line of past measurements The following conditions cause the barometric pressure measurement to be skipped with the corresponding point on the barometric pressure graph being left blank e Barometric reading that is out of range 460 hPa mb to 1100 hPa mb or 13 55 inHg to 32 45 inHg e Sensor malfunction e Dead batteries Calibrating the barometric pressure measurement The sensor of this watch is calibrated at the factory before shipment and further adjustment is normally not required If noticeable error is found in the barometric pressure readings produced by the watch you can adjust it to correct the error Important Incorrectly calibrating the barometric pressure measurement of this watch can result in incorrect readings Compare the readings produced by the watch with those of another reliable accurate barometer 1998 2198 6 To calibrate the barometric pressure 1 Display the barometric pressure and temperature in the Timekeeping Mode Hold down until the display clears OFF or the temperature value should be flashing on the display Press to show the barometric pressure calibration display At this time OFF or the barometric pressure value should be flashing on the display e The OFF indicator appears when the factory setting is being used for the calibrat
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