TISSOT T-TOUCH II - Watch Manual

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank you for choosing a TISSOT watch, a Swiss brand among the most highly renowned in the world. Your T-TOUCH watch has the most recent technical innovations. It gives you a constant analogue time display and a variety of digital displays.
In addition, the following functions can be accessed simply by touching the glass: Weather, Altimeter, Chronograph, Compass, Alarm and Thermometer.

FUNCTIONS

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Water resistance: 100 m / 330 ft

Battery type: button-type lithiummanganese dioxide primary battery cell.

Activate touch-sensitive glass / Activate light

	CENTRE – Date	4
	CENTRE – Time 1	4
	CENTRE – Time 2	4
	CENTRE – Options	5
	METEO – Weather, relative pressure	7
	METEO – Weather, absolute pressure	7
	ALTIMETER – Altimeter	8
	CHRONO – Chronograph	9
	COMPASS – Compass	10
	COMPASS – Calibration	10
	ALARM – Alarm 1	11
	ALARM – Alarm 2	11
	THERMO – Thermometer	12

GENERAL USER INFORMATION

Activating the touchsensitive glass

When the glass is activated, the symbol will flash on the digital display.

f the glass is not touched, it will automatically deactivate after 15 seconds.

Exception: In compass mode, the glass will deactivate after 30 seconds.

Activating the light

The display light will stay on for 5 seconds.

Select a function

Touch one of the 7 touch-sensitive areas of the glass to activate the corresponding function.

Setting mode

: move display and/or hand position forward
: move display and/or hand position backward

If no manipulation for 10 seconds, the setting mode is deactivated.

Display mode
Activate the glass

SETTING > TIMES T & T2

Pressing and holding or will move the hands forward or backward. After a full revolution, the minutes hand will stop and the hour hand advances/reverses in steps of one hour. Time T2 is set in steps of 15 minutes.

Activate glass

Time T or T2 display (example: T)

Setting mode

: forward 1 min.
: back 1 min. (hands and display)

Validate setting

1. The seconds restart at zero
2. The seconds continue

SETTING > DATE

The calendar is perpetual, i.e. the number of days per month is predefined. In continuous setting, the days scroll past slowly at first, and then quicker. After a full month, the calendar scrolls in months, and then likewise in years.

Activate glass

Date display

Setting mode

: forward one day
: back one day

Validate setting

READING > OPTIONS

Activate glass

Options display

Switch to sub-menus:
Units display

Beep display

Automatic switch to standby mode after 5 seconds
Beep every second

Climate zone display

Back to units display

At any time: exit sub-menu – back to date display

SETTING > UNITS

Units display

Setting mode

Select mode 12/24 hours – in 12 hour mode, the letter A (AM) or P (PM) appears between minutes and seconds when setting the time

Select Mode "º C / m" or "º F / ft"

Validate setting. Selecting 12 hour mode displays the date in the format 12.27.2007 (month, day, year), and 24 hour mode in the format 27.12.2007 (day, month, year).

SETTING > BEEP

Beep display

Setting mode

Activated = on, Deactivated = off

Deactivating the sound silences adjustment beeps but not the alarms.

Validate setting

SETTING > STANDBY

Standby mode is a battery economy mode. All the functions are deactivated, with only the time & date counters updated. This mode economises the battery when the watch is not being worn.

SETTING > HEMISPHERE AND CLIMATE ZONE

To get the best from the altimeter function, it is possible to adjust the hemisphere and climate zone to your geographic location. Select your climate zone according to the simplified Koeppen climate classification (see illustration on right).
If the watch is not set ("No Set"), the standard atmosphere model is used: set temperature at sea level = 15°C, mean pressure at sea level: 1013.25 hPa


Polar
Temperate
Arid
Tropical
Mediterranean

Climate zone display

Setting mode

Select hemisphere:
North = North,
South = South
not set = not set

Set the local climate:
T = temperate;
M = Mediterranean;
A = arid;
tr = tropical;
P = polar

Validate setting

SETTING > SYNCHRONISATION

The watch needs to be synchronised if the watch hands do not display the same time as the digital display, or if they are not correctly superimposed when accessing the functions. The watch is desynchronised when its electric motor's mechanism is disturbed due to heavy impacts for example. N.B.: The glass must be active to access the synchronisation mode.

Units display

Synchronisation setting mode The hands should be perfectly superimposed in the 12 o'clock position

Position the hour hand at 12 o'clock

Validate setting

Position the minutes hand at 12 o'clock

Validate setting Return to Time T mode

WEATHER

In weather mode, the hands are superimposed to indicate the weather trend.

Activate glass

Relative pressure display in hPa

Absolute pressure display in hPa

SETTING > RELATIVE PRESSURE PRESETTING

Setting this pressure changes the altitude displayed. The possible relative pressure is deliberately limited between 950 hPa and 1100 hPa.

Setting mode

: up one hectopascal
: down one hectopascal

Validate setting

GLOSSARY > WEATHER

Description of function

In weather mode, the hands are superimposed to indicate the weather trend.

Explanations

Weather changes are related to variations in atmospheric pressure. When atmospheric pressure increases the sky clears. The area is then referred to as a "high pressure" area or "anticyclone" (A). When atmospheric pressure decreases the sky clouds over. The area is then referred to as a "low pressure" area or "depression" (D). The T-TOUCH measures these pressure variations and indicates the weather trend with the hands, which can adopt the following 7 positions according to the weather developments:

-6': Big pressure drop, rapid deterioration
-4': Moderate pressure drop, probable deterioration
-2': Small pressure drop, probable slight deterioration
12 o'clock: No notable weather change
+ 2': Slight pressure rise, probable slight improvement
+ 4': Moderate pressure rise, probable improvement
+ 6': Big pressure rise, rapid improvement

The T-TOUCH program takes account of atmospheric pressure variation over the last 6 hours to calculate the trend to indicate. Furthermore, the pressure variation caused by a rapid change in altitude is detected by the watch and compensated for automatically. So it only has a minimal impact on the barometric trend.

The T-TOUCH digital display indicates the absolute and relative atmospheric pressure values in hectoPascals [hPa]. Absolute atmospheric pressure is the actual pressure at the time and place of measurement, and cannot be altered. Relative pressure is a value relative to sea level, based on local absolute atmospheric pressure. Barometers and weather charts show relative pressure values. The relative pressure value depends on the climate zone set, and can be preset on the watch. The relative pressure presetting is in line with the altitude.

Characteristics of function

Measurement range:

absolute pressure: 300 hPa to 1100 hPa
relative pressure: 950 hPa to 1100 hPa

Accuracy:

absolute pressure: ± 3 hPa
relative pressure: varies with altimeter

Resolution: 1 hPa
Unit conversion: 1 hectoPascal [hPa] = 1 millibar [mb]

ALTIMETER

The altitude is displayed on the digital screen for 4 hours continuously. After 4 hours, the altimeter mode is deactivated, and the date is displayed.

Activate glass

Altitude display

SETTING > ALTITUDE PRESETTING

Altitude display

Setting mode

: up 1 m or 3 ft
: down 1 m or 3 ft

Validate setting

GLOSSARY > ALTIMETER

Description of function

In altimeter mode, your T-TOUCH becomes a barometric altimeter, displaying the altitude relative to mean sea level.

Explanations

This is a barometric instrument, which calculates 0m P = pression the altitude as a function of absolute pressure (atmospheric). As the altitude rises, pressure Attention! drops, and vice versa. So the altimeter measures the difference between absolute pressure (atmospheric) and relative pressure (relative to sea level) to display the altitude. Your T-TOUCH is temperature compensated, and you can adjust your geographic location (hemisphere and climate zone). The altitude displayed is therefore corrected automatically.

NB!
Due to the use of pressure to calculate altitude, the altimeter is sensitive to 780 m variations in atmospheric pressure in weather changes. It is not uncommon 540 m to observe altitude differences of 100 m in a night. So the value displayed 540 m may vary without the altitude having actually changed.

Weather change = pressure variation = displayed altitude change

Note 1: "Presetting" an altimeter means setting the actual altitude of a known point (see presetting procedure. The actual altitude values are indicated on various media: signposts, contour lines and spot heights on maps. The altitude "presetting" is in line with relative atmospheric pressure.

Note 2: In an airliner, since the cabin is pressurised, your altimeter will not indicate an accurate altitude.
Note 3: To optimise the accuracy of your altimeter, you are advised to select the climate zone.

Characteristics of function

Measurement range	– 400 m to +9000 m	– 1333 ft to +30,000 ft
Altimeter resolution	1 m	3 ft
Unit conversion	1 metre [m] = 3.281 feet [ft]	1 foot [ft] = 0.305 metres [m]

CHRONO

Resolution: 1/100 sec / Measurement range: 99 hrs 59'59'' and 99/100 sec

Activate glass

Chrono display

Start chrono

Stop chrono

Split (partial time)

Start chrono

1. Flashing stop with partial time displayed, and chrono running in background

2. Restart the chrono counting the elapsed time

Reset

Stop chrono

Reset chrono

COMPASS

The minutes hand points to True North, factoring in the magnetic declination setting. In compass mode, the digital screen displays the angle between 12 o'clock and the minutes hand. This angle is called azimuth and is used to obtain your heading shown at 12 o'clock on the T-TOUCH.

Activate glass

Compass display

User compass calibration

Back to compass display

SETTING > COMPASS > MAGNETIC DECLINATION

Compass display

Setting mode and magnetic declination display

: +/- 1 degree East
: +/- 1 degree West

Validate setting

SETTING > COMPASS > COMPASS CALIBRATION

Compass
Calibration display

Activate calibration mode – glass deactivated during calibration

Turn the watch more than a complete revolution on a horizontal surface (e.g. a table) in an environment free from magnetic interference, at a rotation speed of around 30° per second.
Total time: 20 seconds maximum

1. Calibration successful – data stored
   
2. Calibration failed – repeat calibration
   

Back to compass display

GLOSSARY > COMPASS

Compass

In compass mode, your T-TOUCH indicates the True North Pole, factoring in magnetic declination.

Compass explanations

The vertical lines (meridians) on the Earth converge at the True North Pole (Ng), indicating its direction. The hand of a conventional compass indicates the direction of the Magnetic North Pole (Nm). The angle (α) between these two directions Ng and Nm is known as magnetic declination. The magnetic declination value depends on your location on Earth. Furthermore, the Magnetic North Pole is constantly moving. So the magnetic declination value also depends on the date. If the correct magnetic declination value (for the location and date) is set (see the setting procedure), the minutes hand of your T-TOUCH will point to True North (Ng). If the magnetic declination is set to 0, your T-TOUCH will point to Magnetic north (Nm). The magnetic declination values and dates are indicated on topographic charts, or can be found using special software available on the Internet.

Azimuth explanations

The azimuth is the horizontal angle between the direction of an object and True North. The azimuth is measured from north in degrees from 0° to 359° (e.g.: East = 90°). This angle is shown in the display. 12 o'clock represents the heading given by the azimuth relative to True North.

Note 1
For a correct indication of North, it is extremely important to hold the watch as level as possible.

Note 2
The compass function, like any other compass, should not be used near a metal or magnetic mass. In case of doubt, you can recalibrate your compass.

Note 3
The rotating bezel, graduated from 0° to 359°, provides another method for determining the azimuth.

Characteristics of function

Accuracy: ± 8°
Resolution: 2°

ALARM

The 2 alarms are associated with time T. An alarm lasts 30 seconds, without repeating. When the programmed time is reached, you can stop the alarm by pressing one of the push-buttons.

Activate glass

Alarm 1 display

Alarm 2 display

Stop alarm

Alarm rings

Stop alarm

SETTING > ALARM

Alarm 1 or 2 display

Activate or deactivate alarm

Setting mode

: time forward
: time backward

Validate setting

THERMOMETER

Activate glass

Thermometer display

GLOSSARY > THERMOMETER

Description of function

In thermometer mode, your T-TOUCH displays the ambient temperature.

Explanations

The temperature displayed corresponds to that of the watch case, so this temperature is influenced by your body temperature. That is why the temperature displayed may differ from the ambient temperature.
To display the actual ambient temperature, the watch needs to be taken off for 15 to 30 minutes, in order to be free from the influence of body temperature.

Characteristics of function

The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius [°C] or degrees Fahrenheit [°F]. (See procedure to follow for changing units).

Conversion formulae:	T0C = (T0F -32) x 5/9 T0F = T0C x 9/5 + 32
Measurement range:	–5°C to +55°C / 23°F to 130°F
Accuracy:	± 1°C / ± 1.8°F
Resolution:	0.1°C/ 0.2°F

SENSOR FAULT

When a function is selected and the display is cleared, it is probably due to a failure of the selected function's sensor.

WARNINGS

Battery type: button-type lithium-manganese dioxide primary battery cell.

To activate the functions on your T-TOUCH a gentle press on the push-buttons or touch on the glass is all that is required. Excessive force may damage the watch. The brightness of the digital display decreases when the hands are in motion. In fast continuous setting mode, the display moves at a faster rate (e.g. for date function: months or years instead of days) than in non-continuous or normal speed setting mode (e.g. for date: days instead of months or years). To exit fast continuous setting mode, you need to release the push-pieces for 3 seconds to continue in normal speed setting mode.

The T-TOUCH is water-resistant to 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft) at 25°C / 77°F, but it is not an instrument suitable for sports diving. You must not use push-buttons when the watch is underwater. None of the functions can be activated if the glass is in contact with a liquid. Additional information in the "International Warranty – Service centers" booklet

For Switzerland: http://www-geol.unine.ch/geomagnetisme/Representation.htm
For the whole world: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geomag/magfield.shtml

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