USERS GUIDE 2471

Getting Acquainted
Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO watch. To get the most out
of your purchase, be sure to carefully read this manual and keep it on hand
for later reference when necessary.

If the display of the watch is blank...

If the SLEEP indicator is on the display (either
flashing or steady), it means that the display is
blank because the watch's Power Saving function
has shut it to conserve power. Power Saving
automatically turns off the display and puts the
watch into a sleep state whenever your watch is
left in an area where it is dark for a certain
period.

Expose the watch to bright light to charge its battery before using it.
You can use this watch even as its battery is being charged by exposure to
bright light.
Be sure to read Battery of this manual for important information
you need to know when exposing the watch to bright light.

Applications
The built-in sensors of this watch measure direction, altitude, barometric
pressure, and temperature. Measured values are then shown on the display.
Such features make this watch useful when hiking, mountain climbing, or
when engaging in other such outdoor activities.
Warning!
The measurement functions built into this watch are not intended for
taking measurements that require professional or industrial precision.
Values produced by this watch should be considered as reasonable
representations only.
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 compass to confirm direction readings.
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.

General Guide
The illustration below shows which buttons you need to press to navigate
between modes.

The initial factory default setting is Power Saving on.

The watch recovers from the sleep state if you move it to a well-lit area , if
you press any button, or if you angle the watch towards your face for
reading.
It can take up to five seconds for the display to turn on.
See Power Saving Function for more information.

About This Manual

Button operations are indicated using the
letters shown in the illustration.
Each section of this manual provides you with
the information you need to perform operations
in each mode. Further details and technical
information can be found in the Reference
section.
(Light)

You can use buttons B, C, and E to directly enter a sensor mode from
the Timekeeping Mode or from another sensor mode. To get to a sensor
mode from the Data Recall or Alarm Mode, you must go to the Timekeeping
Mode first.

Data Recall Mode

Sensor Modes

Press C.

Digital Compass Mode

Press B.

Press D.

Barometer/
Thermometer Mode

Press E.

Timekeeping Mode

Altimeter Mode

Alarm Mode

Press D.

Timekeeping

Digital Compass

Use the Timekeeping Mode to set and view the

PM indicator
Seconds current time and date.
Day of week

A built-in bearing sensor detects magnetic north and indicates one of 16

directions on the display. Direction readings are performed in the Digital
Compass Mode.
You can calibrate the bearing sensor if you suspect the direction reading is
incorrect.

To set the time and date

Minutes

Day of
week

Day

12/24-Hour
Format
Year

Button Operations
Press E to reset the seconds to 00
00.
Use E (+) to change the setting.
Use E to toggle between 12-hour (12H) and
24-hour (24H) timekeeping.
Use E (+) to change the setting.

NN

E NE ENE

Use E (+) to change the setting.

Press E to toggle the Power Saving on
(On) and off (OFF).

12 oclock position
Direction

Screen

1. Enter the Digital Compass Mode.

2. Place the watch on a flat surface or (if you are
wearing the watch), make sure that your wrist
is horizontal (in relation to the horizon).
3. Point the 12 oclock position of the watch in
the direction you want to measure.
4. Press B to start a Digital Compass
measurement operation.
After about two seconds, the direction that the
12 oclock position of the watch is pointing
Timekeeping Mode time
appears on the display.
Also, four pointers appear to indicate magnetic
Direction value (in degrees)
north, south, east, and west.
W NW NNW
After the first reading is obtained, the watch
WN
0
N
continues to take direction readings
automatically each second, for up to 20
seconds.
Magnetic north pointer

Month

3. When the setting you want to change is flashing, use E to change it as

described below.
Setting
Seconds
Hour, Minutes
12/24-Hour
format
Year, Month,
Day
Day of week
Power Saving
on/off

To take a direction reading

Power Saving
on/off

Hour

1. While in the Timekeeping, Barometer/Thermometer, or Altimeter Mode,

press B to enter the Digital Compass Mode.
At this time, the watch immediately starts a Digital Compass operation.
After about two seconds, letters appear on the display to indicate the
direction that the 12 oclock position of the watch is pointing.
2. Press D to return to the Timekeeping Mode.

W SW WSW

Seconds

To enter and exit the Digital Compass Mode

SS

Year Month Day

Hour : Minutes

1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until

the seconds start to flash, which indicates the
setting screen.
2. Press D to move the flashing in the
sequence shown below to select other
settings.

ES

E SE SSE

4. Press A to exit the setting screen.

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The COMP indicator flashes on the display while a measurement is in
progress.
The direction value that appears on the display represents the clockwise
angle formed between magnetic north (which is 0 degrees) and the
displayed direction.
Note
Note that taking a measurement while the watch is not horizontal (in
relation to the horizon) can result in large measurement error.
The margin of error for the direction value is 11 degrees. If the indicated
direction is northwest (NW) and 315 degrees, for example, the actual
direction can be anywhere from 304 to 326 degrees.
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.
The following table shows the meanings of each of the direction
abbreviations that appear on the display.
Direction Meaning
N

North

Direction
NNE

East

ESE

South

SSW

West

WNW

Meaning Direction Meaning Direction Meaning

NorthEastNE
Northeast
ENE
northeast
northeast
EastSouthSSE
SE
Southeast
southeast
southeast
SouthWestSW Southwest WSW
southwest
southwest
WestNorthNW Northwest NNW
northwest
northwest

See Digital Compass Precautions for other important information about

taking direction readings.

Barometer/Thermometer
This watch uses a pressure sensor to measure air pressure (barometric
pressure) and a temperature sensor to measure temperature.
You can calibrate the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor if you
suspect that readings are incorrect.

To take Barometric Pressure and Temperature Readings

Barometric pressure graph
(unit: 1hPa (mb)/0.05 inHg)

Pressing C in the Timekeeping Mode or in any

of the other sensor modes enters the Barometer/
Thermometer Mode. The watch automatically
starts barometric pressure and temperature
measurement, and displays the results.
Barometric pressure is displayed in units of
1hPa/mb (or 0.05 inHg).
Temperature is displayed in units of 0.1C (or
0.2F).

Temperature
Barometric pressure

The displayed barometric pressure value changes toxxxx hPa/mb (or

inHg) if a measured barometric pressure falls outside the range of 260 hPa/
mb to 1100 hPa/mb (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg). The barometric pressure
value will be displayed again as soon as the measured barometric pressure
is within the allowable range.
The displayed temperature value changes to xx. x C (or F) if a
measured temperature falls outside the range of 10.0C to 60.0C (14.0F
to 140.0F). The temperature value will be displayed again as soon as the
measured temperature is within the allowable range.
Some countries refer to the barometric pressure unit hecto-pascal (hPa) as
millibars (mb). It really makes no difference, because 1hPa = 1mb. In this
manual, we use hPa/mb or hPa (mb).
See About Barometric and Temperature Measurements for important
precautions.

Barometric Pressure Graph

Barometric pressure indicates changes in the atmosphere. By monitoring
these changes you can predict the weather with reasonable accuracy. 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 newest
measurement. Note that pressure graph readings are relative to the newest
measurement point. One dot above the newest point is plus 1hPa(mb)/
0.05 inHg, while one dot below is minus 1hPa(mb)/0.05 inHg. The following
shows how to interpret the data that appears on the barometric pressure
graph.
A rising graph generally means improving weather.

Note that if there are sudden changes in weather or

temperature, the graph line of past measurements may run
off the top or bottom of the display. The entire graph will
become visible once barometric conditions stabilize.
Not visible on
The following conditions cause the barometric pressure
the display.
measurement to be skipped, with the corresponding point on
the barometric pressure graph being left blank.
Barometric reading that is out of range (260 hPa/mb to 1,100 hPa/mb or
7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg)
Sensor malfunction
Dead batteries

About Barometric and Temperature Measurements

Barometric pressure and temperature measurement operations are
performed as soon as you enter the Barometer/Thermometer Mode. After
that, barometric pressure and temperature measurements are taken every
five seconds for the first three minutes.
The BARO indicator flashes on the display while a measurement is in
progress.
The barometer automatically takes measurements every two hours (starting
from midnight), regardless of what mode you are in. The results of these
measurements are used for the barometric pressure graph.
You can also perform a barometric pressure and temperature measurement
at any time by pressing C in the Barometer/Thermometer Mode.

Barometer and Thermometer 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.
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.
You can change the measured barometric pressure unit between hectopascals/millibars (hPa/mb) and inchesHg (inHg). See Changing the
Barometric Pressure and Temperature Units for details.
You can change the measured temperature value displayed by this watch
between Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F). See Changing the Barometric
Pressure and Temperature Units.

Altimeter
A built-in altimeter uses a pressure sensor to detect the current air pressure,
which is then used to estimate the current altitude. The watch is preprogrammed with ISA (International Standard Atmosphere) preset values,
which are used to convert air pressure readings to altitude values. 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!
This watch estimates altitude based on air pressure. This means that
altitude readings for the same location may vary if air pressure changes.
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 changes.
To avoid the effect of sudden temperature changes on measurement, wear
the watch so it is in direct contact with your wrist during measurement.
Do not rely upon this watch for altitude measurements or perform button
operations while engaging in sports where there are sudden altitude
changes, while sky diving, hang gliding, or paragliding, or while riding a
gyrocopter, glider, or any other aircraft.
Do not use this watch for measuring altitude in applications that demand
professional or industrial level precision.
Remember that the air inside of a commercial aircraft is pressurized.
Because of this, the readings produced by this watch will not match the
altitude readings announced or indicated the flight crew.

How the Altimeter Works

With the Preset Values (No Reference Altitude)
The watch measures the air pressure at your current location and uses the
built-in ISA values to convert it to the equivalent altitude.

A falling graph generally means deteriorating weather.

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With a Reference Altitude
If you set a reference altitude, the watch
uses that value when calculating altitude
based on air pressure.
To determine the height of a tall building,
set the reference altitude to 0 on the
ground floor. Note, however, that you may
not be able to get a good reading if the
building is pressurized or air-conditioned.
When mountain climbing, you can set the
reference value in accordance with a
marker along the way or altitude
information from a map. After you do this,
the altitude readings produced by the
watch will be more accurate than they
would without a reference altitude.

A
400

Starting a new measurement automatically clears relative altitude,

measurement time, maximum altitude, and total ascent values currently in
memory.
Starting a new measurement does not clear cumulative total ascent. This
value continues to increase until it reaches 99,995 meters (327,983 feet).
After that, it reverts to 0 and starts again.
The interval between memory measurements depends on whether the
Short Mode or the Long Mode is selected.
Short Mode: 5-minute interval
Long Mode: 15-minute interval
Relative altitude, cumulative total ascent, and maximum altitude data is
calculated at regular intervals, depending on the Long Mode/Short Mode
setting. In both modes, calculations are performed every five seconds for the
first three minutes. After that, calculations are performed every minute in the
Short Mode and every two minutes in the Long Mode.

To select the Short Mode or Long Mode

l llll

lll

lll

Altitude graph (current altitude flashing) (unit: 10m/40 ft.)

lll

Pressing E in the Timekeeping Mode or in any of the other sensor modes

enters the Altimeter Mode. The watch automatically starts altitude
measurement, and displays the results.

lllllll

To take an altitude reading

Altitude
About one
second later

lllll

lllll

ll ll

llll

There are two types of altitude measurements: those for displayed data
(Altimeter Mode measurements) and those for memory data (Memory
measurements).

To perform memory measurement

llll

About Altitude Measurements

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Timekeeping Mode time

See About Altitude Measurements for important information.

Altitude is displayed in units of 5 meters (20 feet).
The measurement range for altitude is 700 to 10,000 meters (2,300 to
32,800 feet).
The measured altitude may be a negative value in cases where there is a
reference altitude value set or because of certain atmospheric conditions.
The displayed altitude value changes to xxxxx meters (or feet) if a
measured altitude falls outside the measurement range. The altitude value
will be displayed again as soon as the measured altitude is within the
allowable range.
You can change the unit of measurement for the displayed altitude values
between meters (m) and feet (ft). See To change the Altitude Units.

ll

lll

ll l l l lll

1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A until the

display clears. After four or five seconds,
either OFF or the current reference altitude
value (if set) starts to flash, which indicates
the setting screen.
OFF indicates no reference altitude.
Note that you will not be able to change the
Short/Long Mode setting if a memory
measurement operation is in progress.
2. Press D twice.
This causes either 0:05 (Short Mode) or
0:15 (Long Mode) to appear, which
indicates the current mode setting.
3. Each press of E toggles between the Short
Mode and Long Mode.
4. Press A to exit the setting screen.

Hold down E for about one second until REC

flashes, which indicates that memory
measurement has started.
Memory measurement stops automatically
after there are 41 records accumulated in
memory. When you want to stop a memory
measurement operation manually, hold down
E for about one second until REC disappears.

While a memory measurement operation is in progress, press A to toggle

between the Standard Altitude screen and the Relative Altitude screen.
Standard Altitude
Screen

Relative Altitude
Screen

Relative altitude

Altimeter Mode measurement

Maximum altitude

Stop point

REL indicator Measurement time

REC flashes on the display while a memory measurement operation is in

progress.
Starting the memory measurement operation deletes any altimeter data
(except for cumulative total ascent data) currently in memory (and its graph)
and replaces it with the new data. Note that you cannot delete memory
contents manually.
You can recall data in memory using the Data Recall Mode.

Setting a Reference Altitude

After you set a reference altitude, the watch adjusts its air-pressure-to-altitude
conversion calculation accordingly. The altitude measurements produced by
this watch are subject to error caused by changes in air pressure. Because of
this, we recommend that you update the reference altitude whenever one is
available during your climb.

To set a reference altitude

lll

l llll
lll

The watch also calculates the following values using measured data and
maintains one record for each in memory.
Relative altitude (altitude difference between start point and current altitude or
measurement end altitude)
Measurement time
Maximum altitude (highest measured altitude in memory)
Total ascent (total of ascents (A + B))
Cumulative total ascent (total of all measured altitude values in memory)

Timekeeping Mode time

Note

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The memory measurement operation stores the following data in watch

memory. Note that each time you perform a memory measurement operation,
it creates a new set of records, replacing the set of records currently in
memory. Memory measurement continues to be performed (indicated by the
REC indicator flashing on the display) even if you change to another mode.
Measurement start time, date, and altitude: 1 record
Automatic altitude readings and time, at fixed interval: Up to 39 records
Measurement end time, date, and altitude: 1 record

Altitude

lllllll

Memory measurement

Press A.

You can perform Altimeter Mode measurements in the Altimeter Mode only,
and an altimeter measurement operation starts whenever you enter the
Altimeter Mode.
During the first three minutes after entering the Altimeter Mode, ALTI flashes
on the display and measurements are taken every five seconds. After that,
the interval between measurements depends on whether you are using the
Short Mode (1-minute intervals) or the Long Mode (2-minute intervals).
Long Mode is the default setting. See Memory measurement for
information about the Short Mode and Long Mode.
If you do not perform any operation while in the Altimeter Mode, the watch
automatically returns to the Timekeeping Mode after four or five hours in
the Short Mode, or after nine or 10 hours in the Long Mode.

1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A until the

display clears. After four or five seconds,
either OFF or the current reference altitude
value (if set) starts to flash, which indicates
the setting screen.
2. Press E (+) or B () to change the current
reference altitude value by 5 meters (or 20 feet).
You can set the reference altitude within the
range of 10,000 to 10,000 meters (32,800
to 32,800 feet).

Start point

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Pressing E and B at the same time returns to OFF(no reference
altitude), so the watch performs air pressure to altitude conversions
based on preset data only.
3. Press A to exit the setting screen.

Press E.

About the Altitude Alarm

Press
C.

Cumulative
Total Ascent

Maximum Altitude

Total Ascent

Example
If you set the altitude alarm at 130 meters, it sounds when you pass the 130meter mark on your way up and on your way back down.

Relative Altitude

The altitude alarm sounds for about five seconds when the current altitude
matches a preset value during an altitude measurement operation. You can
press any button to stop the alarm after it starts to sound.
The altitude alarm sounds only while the Altimeter Modes Altitude Screen is
on the display. It does not sound while the watch is in another mode or while
another Altimeter Mode screen is on the display.

End Time
Data

Measurement
Data

Start Time Data

1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A until the

display clears. After four or five seconds,
either OFF or the current reference altitude
value (if set) starts to flash, which indicates
the setting screen.
2. Press D once to move the flashing to the
altitude alarm setting.
Press D to move the flashing in the
sequence shown below.

lll
llll

lllll

To set the altitude alarm

lll

Altitude alarm value

Altitude
Alarm

Long/Short
Mode Setting

lllll

lllll

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Altitude
Unit

Measurement Time

Alarm
After you set (and turn on) the daily alarm, the
alarm tone sounds when the alarm time is
reached. You can also turn on an Hourly Time
Signal that causes the watch to beep for about
one second every hour on the hour.
All of the operations in this section are
performed in the Alarm Mode, which you enter
by pressing D.

Hourly time signal on

indicator
Alarm on indicator

Reference
Altitude

3. Press E (+) or B () to change the current

altitude alarm value by 5 meters (or 20 feet).
You can set the altitude alarm value within
the range of 10,000 to 10,000 meters
(32,800 to 32,800 feet).

Timekeeping Mode time

lll

Alarm time (Hour : Minutes)

Current On/Off status

llll

llll

Altitude alarm on indicator

1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A until the

display clears. After four or five seconds,
either OFF or the current reference altitude
value (if set) starts to flash, which indicates
the setting screen.
2. Press D once to move the flashing to the
altitude alarm setting.
3. Press C to toggle the altitude alarm on (ON)
and off (OFF).
4. Press A to exit the setting screen.
An altitude alarm on indicator appears on the
Altimeter Modes Altitude Screen while the
altitude alarm is turned on. This indicator does
not appear on any other screen or in any other
mode.

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To turn the altitude alarm on and off

To set the alarm time

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Pressing E and B at the same time resets the altitude alarm value to O.
4. Press A to exit the setting screen.

1. In the Alarm Mode, hold down A until the

hour setting of the alarm time starts to flash,
which indicates the setting screen.
This automatically turns on the alarm.
2. Press D to move the flashing between the
hour and minute settings.

3. While a setting is flashing, use E to increase it.

When setting the alarm time using the 12-hour format, take care to set
the time correctly as a.m. (no indicator) or p.m. (P indicator).
4. Press A to exit the setting screen.

Alarm Operation
The alarm sounds at the preset time for about 10 seconds (in all modes), or
until you stop it by pressing any button.

To test the alarm

In the Alarm Mode, hold down E to sound the alarm.

To turn the daily alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off

Data Recall

In the Alarm Mode, press E to cycle through the settings shown below.

Use the Data Recall Mode to view memory measurement data.

Alarm On Indicator / Hourly Time Signal On Indicator

To view memory measurement data

1. Enter the Data Recall Mode.
2. Press E to cycle through the various data screens in the sequence
shown below.
To view the cumulative total ascent value, press C.
If an error occurs during memory measurement, the xxxxx is shown for
the relative altitude in the Data Recall Mode.
Alternates at
1-second intervals.

Recording time (Hour : Minutes)

Alarm Off
Signal Off

Alarm On
Signal Off

Alarm Off
Signal 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.

Backlight

Altitude

Alarm On
Signal On

Recording date
(Year, Month Day)

Auto light switch on

indicator

The backlight uses an EL (electro-luminescent)

panel that causes the entire display to glow for
easy reading in the dark. The watchs auto light
switch automatically turns on the backlight when
you angle the watch towards your face.
The auto light switch must be turned on
(indicated by the auto light switch on indicator)
for it to operate.
See Backlight Precautions for other important
information about using the backlight.

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To turn on the backlight manually

Altitude

In any mode, press L to illuminate the display for about two seconds.
The above operation turns on the backlight regardless of the current auto
light switch setting.

4000 m
3500 m
3000 m
2500 m

About the Auto Light Switch

2000 m

Turning on the auto light switch causes the backlight to turn on for about two
seconds, whenever you position your wrist as described below in any mode.
Note that this watch features a Full Auto EL Light, so the auto light switch
operates only when available light is below a certain level. It does not turn on
the backlight under bright light.

1000 m

1500 m

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.

Parallel to
ground

More than
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.

0m

500 m

14000 ft
12000 ft
10000 ft
8000 ft
6000 ft
4000 ft
2000 ft
0 ft

Air Pressure

Temperature

616 hPa/mb

About 8 hPa/mb per 100 m

11C

701 hPa/mb

About 9 hPa/mb per 100 m

4.5C

795 hPa/mb

About 10 hPa/mb per 100 m

2C

899 hPa/mb

About 11 hPa/mb per 100 m

8.5C

1013 hPa/mb

About 12 hPa/mb per 100 m

15C

19.03 inHg

About 0.15 inHg per 200 ft

16.2F

22.23 inHg

About 0.17 inHg per 200 ft

30.5F

25.84 inHg

About 0.192 inHg per 200 ft 44.7F

29.92 inHg

About 0.21 inHg per 200 ft

About 6.5C
per 1000 m

About 3.6F
per 1000 ft

59.0F

Source: International Civil Aviation Organization

Note that the following conditions will prevent you from obtaining accurate
readings:
When air pressure changes because of changes in the weather
Extreme temperature changes
When the watch itself is subjected to strong impact
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.

Height of building 130 m

(Relative altitude)

Rooftop at an altitude of
230 m above sea level
(Altitude above sea
level)

To turn the auto light switch on and off

In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down C for about one second to toggle the
displayed) or off (
not displayed).
auto light switch on (
Pressing C while in the Timekeeping Mode changes to the Barometer/
Thermometer Mode, but keep C depressed for about one second to turn
the auto light switch on or off. After that, you can return to the Timekeeping
Mode by pressing D.
The auto light switch on indicator (
) is on the display in all modes
while the auto light switch is turned on.

Questions & Answers

Question: What causes incorrect direction readings?
Answer:
Incorrect bidirectional calibration. Perform bidirectional calibration.
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 high-tension wires are interfering
with detection of terrestrial magnetism. Move away from the hightension wires 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 ferro-concrete structures. Remember that you will not be
able to take direction readings inside of trains, airplanes, etc.
Question: How does the altimeter work?
Answer:
Generally, air pressure and temperature decrease as altitude
increases. This watch bases its altitude measurements on
International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) values stipulated by the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). These values
define relationships between altitude, air pressure, and
temperature.

Sea
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
temperature.
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.
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. Note that removing the watch from your
wrist can momentarily affect pressure sensor readings.
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.

Battery
Solar cell panel

This watch is equipped with a solar cell and a

rechargeable battery (secondary battery) that is
charged by the electrical power produced by the
solar cell.
Important!
Storing the watch for long periods in an area
where there is no light or wearing it in such a
way that it is blocked from exposure to light can
cause rechargeable battery power to run down.
Be sure that the watch is normally exposed to
bright light whenever possible.

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This watch employs a solar cell that converts light into electricity that
charges a built-in rechargeable battery. Normally, the rechargeable battery
should not need replacement, but after very long use over a number of
years, the rechargeable battery may lose its ability to achieve a full charge.
Should you notice problems with getting the rechargeable battery to a full
charge, contact your dealer or CASIO distributor about having the
rechargeable battery replaced.
The rechargeable battery should be replaced with a CASIO-specified
CTL1616 battery only. Other rechargeable batteries can cause damage to the
watch.
Having the battery replaced will delete all data stored in watch memory.
Turn on the watchs Power Saving function and keep it in an area normally
exposed to bright light when storing it for long periods. This helps to keep
the rechargeable battery from going dead.

Battery Power Indicator

The battery power indicator on the display shows you the current status of the
rechargeable batterys power.
Level

Battery Power
Indicator

Function Status

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(Charge Soon Alert)

Digital
Compass
Barometer/
Thermometer
Altitude

Display Indication for

Low Voltage Upon
Entering the Mode
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Display Indication for

Low Voltage During
Measurement
Last measured direction

Last measured pressure

value
Blank

Last measured pressure

value
Last measured altitude

Charging Precautions
Certain charging conditions can cause the watch to become very hot. Avoid
leaving the watch in the areas described below whenever charging its
rechargeable battery.
Also note that allowing the watch to become very hot can cause its liquid
crystal display to black out. The appearance of the LCD should become
normal again when the watch returns to a lower temperature.
Warning!
Leaving the watch in bright light to charge its rechargeable battery 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 following conditions for long periods.
On the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight
Too close to an incandescent lamp
Under direct sunlight

Charging Guide
After a full charge, timekeeping remains enabled for up to about five months,
while the watch is used under the conditions described below.

Recovery Times
The table below shows the amount exposure that is required to take the
battery from one level to the next.
Approximate Exposure Time
Exposure Level
(Brightness)
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Outdoor Sunlight
(50,000 lux)
Sunlight Through a
Window (10,000 lux)
Daylight Through a
Window on a Cloudy
Day (5000 lux)
Indoor Fluorescent
Lighting (500 lux)

50 minutes

12 hours

2 hours

60 hours

10 hours

4 hours

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32 hours

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The flashing CHARGE indicator at Level 3 tells you that battery power is
very low, and that exposure to bright light for charging is required as soon
as possible.
At Level 4, all functions are disabled. Functions are enabled once again after
the rechargeable battery is charged, but anything previously stored in memory
is lost. Because of this, you need to set the current time and date after the
battery is recharged to Level 2 from Level 4. Though the time appears on
the display after the battery is charged to Level 3, you will not be able to
change the time setting until the battery reaches Level 2.
Leaving the watch in direct sunlight or some other very strong light source
can cause the battery power indicator to temporarily show a reading that is
actually higher than the battery level. The correct battery power indicator
should appear after a few minutes.
If you use the backlight or the alarm a number of times during a short
period, RECOVER appears on the display and the following operations
become disabled until battery power recovers.
Backlight; Alarm and hourly time signal; Sensor operation
After some time, battery power will recover and RECOVER will disappear,
indicating that the above functions are enabled again.
Even if battery power is at Level 1 or Level 2, the Digital Compass Mode,
Barometer/Thermometer Mode, or Altimeter Mode sensor may be disabled
if there is not enough voltage available to power it sufficiently. This condition
is indicated on the display as shown in the table below. Sensor operation
should resume when battery voltage returns to the normal levels.
Mode

Outdoor Sunlight (50,000 lux)

Sunlight Through a Window (10,000 lux)
Daylight Through a Window on a Cloudy Day (5,000 lux)
Indoor Fluorescent Lighting (500 lux)

All functions enabled.

Alarm, Hourly Time Signal,
backlight, display, sensors,
and buttons are disabled.
All functions, including
timekeeping, are disabled.

Approximate
Exposure Time
5 minutes
24 minutes
48 minutes
8 hours

Exposure Level (Brightness)

2
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All functions enabled.

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Charge Times
Exposing the watch to light for the periods shown below each day restores
the power used by the above operating conditions.

Stable operation is promoted by frequent charging.

Battery power
indicator

Operating Conditions
Watch is not exposed to light
Display on 18 hours per day, sleep state 6 hours per day
1 backlight operation (2 seconds) per day
10 seconds of alarm operation per day
10 digital compass operations per week
1 climb using the pressure sensor per month (10 hours per climb, with the
Long Mode)

2 hours

The above exposure time values are all for reference only. Actual required
exposure times depend on lighting conditions.

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.

Sensor Malfunction Indicator

Should the pressure sensor or direction sensor malfunction, the message
ERR appears on the display for about two seconds, and then sensor
operation is disabled.
Barometric
Pressure
Measurements

Direction
Measurement

Altitude
Measurement

ERR
indicator
Last
measurement
value

After battery power drops to Level 4, the watch performs a memory check
when power is restored from Level 3 to Level 2. The message ERR appears
on the display if any memory abnormality is discovered. If this happens,
take the watch to an authorized CASIO distributor or maintenance service
provider.
Even if battery power is at Level 1 or Level 2, the Digital Compass Mode,
Barometer/Thermometer Mode, or Altimeter Mode sensor may be disabled
if there is not enough voltage available to power it sufficiently. In this case,
the ERR message appears on the display when you switch to the
Timekeeping Mode. This does not indicate malfunction, and sensor
operation should resume once battery voltage returns to its normal level.
Even if battery power is at Level 1 or Level 2, the ERR message will appear
on the Timekeeping Mode screen if there is not enough voltage available to
power the pressure sensor sufficiently during a barometric pressure
measurement or memory measurement (altitude) operation. This does not
indicate malfunction, and sensor operation should resume once battery
voltage returns to its normal level.
Whenever you have a sensor malfunction, be sure to take the watch to an
authorized CASIO distributor or service provider as soon as possible.

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Auto light switch precautions

Auto Return Features

The watch automatically returns to the Timekeeping Mode if you do not
perform any button operation for two or three minutes in the Digital
Compass Mode or Barometer/Thermometer Mode.
If you do not perform any button operation while in the Altimeter Mode, the
watch automatically returns to the Timekeeping Mode after four or five
hours in the Short Mode, or after nine or 10 hours in the Long Mode.
If you leave a screen with flashing digits on the display for two or three
minutes without performing any operation, the watch automatically saves
anything you have input up to that point and exits the setting screen.

Power Saving Function

When turned on, the Power Saving function automatically puts the watch into
a sleep state whenever it is left in an area where it is dark for a certain period.
The table below shows how watch functions are affected by the Power Saving
function.
Elapsed Time in
Dark

Display

30 to 40 minutes

Blank, with
SLEEP flashing
Blank, with
SLEEP not
flashing

6 or 7 days

Operation
All functions enabled, except for
the display
Daily alarm, Hourly Time Signal,
sensor measurements disabled

Wearing watch inside the sleeve of clothing can cause it to enter the sleep
state.

To recover from the sleep state

Perform any one of the following operations.
Move the watch to a well-lit area. It can take up to five seconds for the
display to turn on.
Press any button.
Angle the watch towards your face for reading.

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To turn Power Saving on and off

1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until
the seconds start to flash, which indicates the
setting screen.
2. Press D eight times until the Power Saving
on/off screen appears.
3. Press E to toggle Power Saving on (ON) and
off (OFF).
4. Press A to exit the setting screen.

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Data and Setting Scrolling

The E and B 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.

Timekeeping
Resetting the seconds to 00 while the current count is in the range of 30 to
59 causes the minutes to be increased by 1. In the range of 00 to 29, the
seconds are reset to 00 without changing the minutes.
The year can be set in the range of 2000 to 2039.
The watchs built-in full automatic calendar automatically makes allowances
for different month lengths and leap years. Once you set the date, there
should be no reason to change it except when battery power drops to Level
4.

12-hour/24-hour Timekeeping Formats

The 12-hour/24-hour timekeeping format you select in the Timekeeping Mode
is also applied in all modes.
With the 12-hour format, the P (PM) indicator appears on the display for
times in the range of noon to 11:59 p.m. and no indicator appears for times
in the range of midnight to 11:59 a.m.
With the 24-hour format, times are displayed in the range of 0:00 to 23:59,
without any indicator.

Backlight Precautions
The electro-luminescent panel that provides illumination loses power after
very long use.
The illumination provided by the backlight may be hard to see when viewed
under direct sunlight.
The backlight automatically turns off whenever an alarm sounds.
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.
Frequent use of the backlight runs down the battery.

Wearing the watch on the inside of your wrist and movement or vibration of
your arm can cause the auto light switch to activate and illuminate the
display. To avoid running down the battery, turn off the auto light switch
whenever engaging in activities that might cause frequent illumination of
the display.
More than 15 degrees
too high

The backlight may not light if the face of the

watch is more than 15 degrees above or below
parallel. Make sure that the back of your hand
is parallel to the ground.
The backlight turns off in about two seconds,
even if you keep the watch pointed towards
your face.

Static electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper operation of the
auto light switch. If the backlight does not light, 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.
Under certain conditions, the backlight may not light until about one second
after you turn the face of the watch towards you. This does not necessarily
indicate malfunction of the backlight.

Digital Compass Precautions

This watch features a built-in magnetic bearing sensor that detects terrestrial
magnetism. This means that north indicated by this watch is magnetic north,
which is somewhat different from true polar 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
Taking a direction reading when you are near a source of strong magnetism
can cause large errors in readings. Because of this, you should avoid taking
direction readings 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.)
Accurate direction readings are impossible while in a train, boat, air plane,
etc.
Accurate readings are also impossible indoors, especially inside ferroconcrete structures. This is because the metal framework of such structures
picks up magnetism from appliances, etc.
Storage
The precision of the bearing sensor 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 appliances
(TVs, personal computers, washing machines, freezers, etc.)
Whenever you suspect that the watch may have become magnetized,
perform one of the calibration procedures under Calibrating the Bearing
Sensor.

Calibrating the Bearing Sensor

Whenever you suspect that direction readings produced by the watch are
wrong, you should calibrate it. You can use either one of two calibration
procedures: bidirectional calibration or northerly calibration.
Use bidirectional calibration when you want to take readings 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!
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.
The more correctly you perform bidirectional calibration, the better the
accuracy of the bearing sensor readouts. You should perform bidirectional
calibration whenever you change environments where you use the bearing
sensor, and whenever you feel that the bearing sensor is producing
incorrect readings.

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The pressure sensor of this watch is calibrated at the factory before shipment
and further adjustment is normally not required. If you notice serious errors in
the barometric pressure readings produced by the watch, you can calibrate
the sensor to correct the errors.
Important!
Incorrectly calibrating the barometric pressure sensor can result in incorrect
readings. Before performing the calibration procedure, compare the readings
produced by the watch with those of another reliable and accurate barometer.

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To calibrate the pressure sensor

1. Press C to enter the Barometer/
Thermometer Mode.
2. Hold down A until either OFF or a
temperature value (if set) starts to flash, which
indicates the setting screen.
3. Press D to move the flashing to the pressure
sensor calibration setting.
At this time, OFF or the barometric
pressure value should be flashing on the
display.
4. Press E (+) or B () to change the displayed
barometric pressure by 1 hPa/mb (0.05 inHg).
Pressing B and E at the same time
returns to the factory calibration (OFF).
5. Press A to return to the Barometer/
Thermometer Mode screen.

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3. Place the watch on a level surface facing any direction you want, and
press B to calibrate the first direction.
When the calibration procedure is complete, the message OK appears
in the upper display area. This soon changes to ---2--- and the magnetic
north pointer flashes at the 6 oclock position to indicate that the watch
is ready for the second direction.
4. Rotate the watch 180 degrees.
5. Press B again to calibrate the second direction.
The message OK appears and the watch automatically returns to the
Digital Compass Mode screen.

Calibrating the Barometric Pressure Sensor

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1. Press B to enter the Digital Compass Mode.

2. Hold down A for about one second until the
upper display area changes to show ---1---,
which indicates the setting screen.
At this time, the magnetic north pointer
flashes at the 12 oclock position to indicate
that the watch is ready to calibrate the first
direction.

1. Press C to enter the Barometer/

Thermometer Mode.
2. Hold down A until either OFF or a
temperature value (if set) starts to flash, which
indicates the setting screen.
3. Press E (+) or B () to change the displayed
temperature by 0.1C (or 0.2F).
Pressing B and E at the same time
returns to the factory calibration (OFF).
4. Press A to return to the Barometer/
Thermometer Mode screen.

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To perform bidirectional calibration

To calibrate the temperature sensor

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Precautions about bidirectional calibration

You can use any two opposing directions for bidirectional calibration. You
must, however, make sure that they are 180 degrees opposite each other.
Remember that if you perform the procedure incorrectly, you will get wrong
bearing sensor readings.
Do not move the watch during the one or two seconds (from the point you
press B up to the point that OK appears in the upper display area) that the
calibration of each direction is in progress.
You should perform bidirectional calibration in an environment that is the
same as that where you plan to be taking direction readings. If you plan to
take direction readings in an open field, for example, calibrate in an open
field.

To perform northerly calibration

1. While in the Digital Compass Mode, hold
down A for about one second until the upper
display area changes to show ---1---, which
indicates the setting screen.
2. Press D to start the northerly calibration
procedure.
At this time, the indicator (direction N)
appears in the upper display area.

To change the Altitude Units

Changing the barometric pressure units automatically restarts the barometric

pressure graph.

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Temperature
Sensor
Calibration

1. Press C to enter the Barometer/

Thermometer Mode.
2. Hold down A until either OFF or a
temperature value (if set) starts to flash, which
indicates the setting screen.
3. Press D to move the flashing in the
sequence shown below.

1. Press E to enter the Altimeter Mode.

2. Hold down A until the display clears. After
four or five seconds, either OFF or the current
reference altitude (if set) starts to flash, which
indicates the setting screen.
3. Press D three times to move the flashing to
the altitude unit setting.
4. Use E to select the unit you want (m or ft).
5. Press A to return to the Altimeter Mode
screen.
Changing the altitude units automatically turns
the altitude alarm off.
Changing the altitude units automatically
restarts the altitude graph.
Performing the above procedure causes
altitude values stored in memory also to be
converted to the unit you select.

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3. Place the watch on a level surface, and position it so that its 12 oclock
position points north (as measured with another compass).
4. Press B to start the calibration operation.
The message OK appears and the watch automatically returns to the
Digital Compass Mode screen.

Pressure
Sensor
Calibration

C / F

hPa[mb]/inHg

4. Press D to move the flashing to the unit setting you want to change
(C/F or hPa[mb]/inHg).
5. Use E to select the unit you want.
6. Press A to return to the Barometer/Thermometer Mode screen.

Calibrating the Temperature Sensor

The temperature sensor of this watch is calibrated at the factory before
shipment and further adjustment is normally not required. If you notice
serious errors in the temperature readings produced by the watch, you can
calibrate the sensor to correct the errors.
Important!
Incorrectly calibrating the temperature sensor can result in incorrect readings.
Carefully read the following before doing anything.
Compare the readings produced by the watch with those of another reliable
and accurate thermometer.
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.