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  • Page 1 Module No. 4359...

  • Page 2: Getting Acquainted

    Getting Acquainted Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO watch. To get the most out of your purchase, be sure to read this manual carefully. • Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference. Keep the watch exposed to bright light...
  • Page 3 • The watch continues to operate, even when it is not exposed to light. Leaving the watch in the dark can cause the battery to run down, which will result in some watch functions to be disabled. If the battery goes dead, you will have to re-configure watch settings after recharging.
  • Page 4 • See “Power Saving” (page E-55) for more information. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss suffered by you or any third party arising through the use of this product or...
  • Page 5 About This Manual • Depending on the model of your watch, display text appears either as dark figures on a light background, or light figures on a dark background. All sample displays in this manual are shown using dark figures on a light background.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Guide ......................E-8 Radio-controlled Timekeeping ................E-10 World Time ......................E-28 Countdown Timer ....................E-31 Stopwatch ......................E-33 Alarm ........................E-35 Illumination ......................E-38 Timekeeping ......................E-39 Power Supply ......................E-48 Reference ......................E-55 Specifications ....................... E-64 Operating Precautions ..................E-66 User Maintenance ....................
  • Page 7 Procedure Lookup The following is a handy reference list of all the operational procedures contained in this manual. To specify your Home City ................... E-12 To display the digital time ..................E-13 To display the last signal screen ................. E-14 To perform manual receive ..................
  • Page 8 To measure times with the stopwatch ..............E-34 To set the alarm time .................... E-36 To test the alarm ....................E-36 To turn the Daily alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off ......E-37 To turn on illumination ..................E-38 To set the current digital time and date manually ..........

  • Page 9: General Guide

    General Guide • Press C to change from mode to mode. • In any mode (except a setting mode), press B to illuminate the face of the watch. World Time Mode Timekeeping Mode Press C.
  • Page 10 Countdown Timer Mode Stopwatch Mode Hand Setting Mode Alarm Mode...

  • Page 11: Radio-Controlled Timekeeping

    Radio-controlled Timekeeping This watch receives a time calibration signal and updates Hour hand its time setting accordingly. The time calibration signal Minute hand includes both Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time (summer time) data. • This watch is designed to pick up the time calibration transmitted in Japan (Fukuoka/Saga and Fukushima) and the United States (Fort Collins, Colorado).
  • Page 12 Current Time Setting This watch adjusts its time setting automatically in accordance with a time calibration signal. You also can perform a manual procedure to set the time and date, when necessary. • The first thing you should do after purchasing this watch is to specify your Home City (the city where you normally will use the watch).

  • Page 13: To Specify Your Home City

    To specify your Home City 1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until the currently set city code starts to flash in the upper left display. This is the Home City setting mode. 2. Use D (eastward) and B (westward) to scroll through the city codes until the one you want is displayed.

  • Page 14: To Display The Digital Time

    • Normally, your watch should show the correct time as soon as you select your Home City Code. If it does not, it should adjust automatically after the next auto receive (in the middle of the night). You also can perform manual receive (page E-23) or you can set the time manually (page E-40).

  • Page 15: To Display The Last Signal Screen

    To display the last signal screen • In the Timekeeping Mode, press D to toggle the upper left display between the last signal information shown below. These screens show the time and date of the last successful time calibration signal reception. Reception time Reception date Last Signal...
  • Page 16 Time Calibration Signal Reception There are two different methods you can use to receive the time calibration signal: auto receive and manual receive. • Auto Receive With auto receive, the watch receives the time calibration signal automatically six times a day. When any auto receive is successful, remaining auto receive operations are not performed.
  • Page 17 Important! • When getting ready to receive the time calibration signal, position the watch as shown in the nearby illustration, with its 12 o’clock side pointing towards a window. This watch is designed to receive a time calibration signal late at night. Because of this, you should place the watch near a window as shown in the illustration when you take it off at night.
  • Page 18 • Proper signal reception can be difficult or even impossible under the conditions listed below. Inside or Inside a Near Near a Near high- Among or among vehicle household construction tension behind appliances, site, airport, or power lines mountains buildings office other sources equipment,...
  • Page 19 • The time calibration signal the watch will attempt to pick up depends on its current Home City code setting as shown below. Home City Code Transmitter Frequency Fukushima (Japan) 40.0 kHz SEL, TYO Fukuoka/Saga (Japan) 60.0 kHz YVR, LAX, YEA, DEN, Fort Collins, Colorado 60.0 kHz MEX, YWG, CHI, MIA,...
  • Page 20 Approximate Reception Ranges U.S. Signal 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers) 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) Japan Signals 500 kilometers Fort Collins 500 kilometers Fukushima Fukuoka/Saga 1,000 kilometers 1,000 kilometers E-19...
  • Page 21 • Signal reception may not be possible at the distances that are further than those noted below during certain times of the year or day. Radio interference also may cause problems with reception. Fort Collins (United States) transmitter: 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) Fukushima or Fukuoka/Saga (Japan) transmitters: 500 kilometers (310 miles) •...
  • Page 22 Note • When a calibration time is reached, the watch will receive the calibration signal only if it is in either the Timekeeping Mode or World Time Mode. Reception is not performed if a calibration time is reached while you are configuring settings. •...
  • Page 23 About the Receiving Indicator The receiving indicator shows the strength of the calibration signal being received. For best reception, be sure to keep the watch in a location where signal strength is strongest. Receiving indicator Strong Weak (Level 0) (Level 3) •...

  • Page 24: To Perform Manual Receive

    To perform manual receive 1. Place the watch on a flat surface so its top (12 o’clock) is pointed toward an outside window (page E-16). 2. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down D for about two seconds until the watch beeps. 3.

  • Page 25: To Toggle Auto Receive On Or Off

    • will appear momentarily in the upper left display if the signal receive operation fails. The watch will not adjust its time setting in this case. After that, the upper left display will change to the last signal screen, which shows the time and date of the last successful signal receive operation (page E-14).
  • Page 26 • If the auto receive setting does not appear when you hold down A, it means that the city code currently selected for the Home City is for an area that does not support calibration signal reception. You cannot turn auto receive on or off in this case.
  • Page 27 Signal Receive Troubleshooting Check the following points whenever you experience problems with calibration signal reception. Problem Probable Cause What you should do • The watch is not in the Timekeeping • Enter the Timekeeping Mode Cannot perform manual receive. Mode. and try again (page E-23).
  • Page 28 Problem Probable Cause What you should do • Even if receive is successful, the Level • Perform manual signal Auto receive is turned on, but 3 indicator disappears from the display receive or wait until the next the Level 3 each day when the first auto receive of auto receive is performed.

  • Page 29: World Time

    World Time The World Time Mode digitally displays the current time in City code 48 cities (29 time zones) around the world. • If the current time shown for a city is wrong, check your Home City time settings and make the necessary changes (page E-40).

  • Page 30: To View The Time In Another City

    To view the time in another city While in the World Time Mode, press D to scroll eastwards through the city codes (time zones). • For full information on city codes, see the “City Code Table” at the back of this manual.
  • Page 31 • Note that you cannot use the World Time Mode to change the DST setting of the Home City code you currently have selected in the Timekeeping Mode. See page E-44 for information about turning the Home City code DST setting on and off. •...

  • Page 32: Countdown Timer

    Countdown Timer You can set the countdown timer start time within a range of one to 60 minutes. An alarm sounds when the countdown reaches zero. • Calibration signal reception (both auto and manual) is disabled while a countdown timer operation is in progress.

  • Page 33: To Set The Countdown Start Time

    To set the countdown start time 1. While the countdown start time (1 to 60) is shown in the upper left display in the Countdown Timer Mode, hold down A until the start time value starts to flash. This is the setting mode. •...

  • Page 34: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you measure elapsed time, split times, and two finishes. • The display range of the stopwatch is 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds. • The stopwatch continues to run, restarting from zero after it reaches its limit, until you stop it. •...

  • Page 35: To Measure Times With The Stopwatch

    To measure times with the stopwatch Elapsed Time ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ Start Stop Re-start Stop Clear Split Time ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ Start Split Clear Split release Stop displayed) Two Finishes ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ Start Split Stop Split release Clear First runner Second runner...

  • Page 36: Alarm

    Alarm When the alarm is turned on, the alarm will sound when Alarm time its alarm time is reached. You also can turn on an Hourly (Hour : Minutes) Time Signal, which will cause the watch to beep twice PM indicator every hour on the hour.

  • Page 37: To Set The Alarm Time

    To set the alarm time 1. In the Alarm Mode, hold down A until the hour setting of the alarm time start to flash in the upper left display. This is the setting mode. • This operation turns on the alarm automatically. 2.

  • Page 38: To Turn The Daily Alarm And The Hourly Time Signal On And Off

    To turn the Daily alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off In the Alarm Mode, press D to cycle through the settings shown below. Alarm Off Alarm On Alarm Off Alarm On Signal On Signal On Signal Off Signal Off •...

  • Page 39: To Turn On Illumination

    Illumination An LED (light-emitting diode) and light guide panel illuminate the digital display for easy reading in the dark. • See “Illumination Precautions” on page E-63 for other important information. To turn on illumination In any mode (except a setting mode), press B to illuminate the face of the watch.

  • Page 40: Timekeeping

    Timekeeping Use the Timekeeping Mode to set and view the current time and date. This section also explains how to set the current date and time manually. • When setting the time, you also can configure settings for the illumination duration and the 12/24-hour format.

  • Page 41: To Set The Current Digital Time And Date Manually

    Setting the Digital Time and Date Manually Make sure you select your Home City code before you change the current time and date settings. World Time Mode times are all displayed in accordance with the Timekeeping Mode settings. Because of this, World Time Mode times will not be correct if you do not select the proper Home City code before setting the time and date in the Timekeeping Mode.
  • Page 42 12/24-Hour Seconds Hour City Code Format Power Month Year Minutes Saving 3. When the setting you want to change is flashing, use B and/or D to change it as described below. Screen: To do this: Do this: Use D (east) and B (west). Change the city code Press D.
  • Page 43 Screen: To do this: Do this: Press D. Reset the seconds to Use D (+) and B (–). Change the hour or minutes Change the year Change the month or day Toggle Power Saving on ( ) and off Press D. •...
  • Page 44 • For information about settings other than the time and date, see “Power Saving” (page E-55) 4. Press A to exit the setting mode. Daylight Saving Time (DST) Daylight Saving Time (summer time) advances the time setting by one hour from Standard Time.

  • Page 45: To Change The Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Setting

    • If you experience problems receiving the time calibration signal in your area, it probably is best to switch between Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time (summer time) manually. To change the Daylight Saving Time (summer time) setting 1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until the city code of the currently selected Home City flashes in the upper left display.
  • Page 46 Analog Timekeeping The analog time of this watch is synchronized with the digital time. The analog time setting is adjusted automatically whenever you change the digital time. Note • The analog hands move to a new setting whenever any of the following occurs. When you change the digital time setting manually When the digital time setting is changed by time calibration signal reception When you change the Home City code and/or DST setting...

  • Page 47: To Adjust The Analog Time

    To adjust the analog time 1. In the Timekeeping Mode, press C five times to enter the Hand Setting Mode (page E-9). 2. Hold down A until the current digital time starts to flash. This is the setting mode. 3. Use D and B to adjust the analog setting as described below.
  • Page 48 When you want to do this: Perform this button operation: • While holding down D to move the hands at Move the hand setting a high speed, press B to lock the high-speed long way forward at high speed hand movement. •...

  • Page 49: Power Supply

    Power Supply This watch is equipped with a solar cell and a special rechargeable battery (secondary battery) that is charged by the electrical power produced by the solar cell. The illustration shown below shows how you should position the watch for charging. Example: Orient the watch so its face Solar cell is pointing at a light source.
  • Page 50 If you experience problems getting the special rechargeable battery to charge fully, contact your dealer or CASIO distributor about having it replaced. • Never try to remove or replace the watch’s special battery yourself. Use of the wrong type of battery can damage the watch.
  • Page 51 Battery Power Indicator and Recover Indicator The battery power indicator shows you the current power level of the rechargeable battery. Level Battery Power Indicator Function Status 1 (H) All functions enabled. 2 (M) All functions enabled. Auto and manual receive, 3 (L) illumination, and beeper disabled.
  • Page 52 • The LOW indicator at Level 3 (L) and the flashing charge indicator (CHG) at Level 4 tell you that battery power is very low, and that exposure to bright light for charging is required as soon as possible. • At Level 5, all functions are disabled and settings return to their initial factory defaults.
  • Page 53 Normal operation will resume after the battery recovers and the recover indicator disappears. 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.
  • Page 54 Charging Guide After a full charge, timekeeping remains enabled for up to about 6 months. • The following table shows the amount of time the watch needs to be exposed to light each day in order to generate enough power for normal daily operations. Exposure Level (Brightness) Approximate Exposure Time Outdoor Sunlight (50,000 lux)
  • Page 55 Recovery Times The table below shows the amount exposure that is required to take the battery from one level to the next. Exposure Level Approximate Exposure Time (Brightness) Level 5 Level 4 (CHG) Level 3 (L) Level 2 (M) Level 1 (H) Outdoor Sunlight (50,000 lux) 2 hours 21 hours...

  • Page 56: Reference

    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. Power Saving When turned on, the Power Saving function enters a sleep state automatically whenever the watch is left in an area where it is dark for a certain period.

  • Page 57: To Recover From The Sleep State

    Display Elapsed Time Operation in Dark 60 to 70 minutes All functions enabled, except Blank, with Sleep indicator ( flashing for the display 6 or 7 days Beeper tone, illumination, and Blank, with Sleep indicator ( not flashing display are disabled. •...

  • Page 58: To Turn Power Saving On And Off

    To turn Power Saving on and off 1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until the city code of the currently selected Home City flashes in the upper left display. This is the setting mode. 2. Press C nine times until PS appears in the left display and on or off flashes in the right display.
  • Page 59 Auto Return Features • If you leave the watch in the Alarm or Hand Setting Mode for two or three minutes without performing any operation, it will return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically. • If you leave the watch with a flashing setting on the display for two or three minutes without performing any operation, it will exit the setting mode automatically.
  • Page 60 Radio-controlled Timekeeping Precautions • Strong electrostatic charge can cause the time setting to be thrown off. • Even when the watch is within the reception range of the transmitter, signal reception will be impossible if the signal is blocked by mountains or other geological formations between the watch and signal source.
  • Page 61 • The watch is designed to update the date and day of the week automatically for the period January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2099. Setting of the date by the time calibration signal cannot be performed starting from January 1, 2100. •...
  • Page 62 Setting Initial Factory Default City code (Tokyo) DST (summer time) (Auto switching) Auto receive (Auto receive) Transmitters The time calibration signal received by this watch depends on the currently selected Home City code (page E-12). • When a U.S. time zone is selected, the watch receives the time calibration signal transmitted from the United States (Fort Collins).
  • Page 63 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. •...
  • Page 64 • The letters “UTC” is the abbreviation for “Universal Time Coordinated”, which is the world-wide scientific standard of timekeeping. It is based upon carefully maintained atomic (cesium) clocks that keep time accurately to within microseconds. Leap seconds are added or subtracted as necessary to keep UTC in sync with the Earth’s rotation.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications Accuracy at normal temperature: ± 15 seconds a month (with no signal calibration) Digital Timekeeping: Hour, minutes, seconds, p.m., month, day, day of the week Time system: Switchable between 12-hour and 24-hour formats Calendar system: Full Auto-calendar pre-programmed from the year 2000 to 2099 Other: Home city code (can be assigned one of 48 city codes);...
  • Page 66 Countdown Timer: Measuring unit: 1/10 second Input range: 1 to 60 minutes (1-minute increments) Stopwatch: Measuring unit: 1/100 second Measuring capacity: 59' 59.99'' Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, two finishes Illumination: LED (light-emitting diode) Other: Battery power indicator; Power Saving; Button operation tone on/off Power Supply: Solar cell and a rechargeable battery Approximate Battery Operating Time 6 months (from full charge to Level 4 (CHG) when the watch is not exposed to...

  • Page 67: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions Water Resistance • The following applies to watches with WATER RESIST or WATER RESISTANT marked on the back cover. Enhanced Water Resistance Under Water Daily Use Resistance Under Daily Atmospheres Atmospheres Atmospheres On watch front or Marking 5BAR 10BAR 20BAR on back cover...
  • Page 68 • A trained technician will know how to check your watch for proper water resistance whenever you have its battery replaced. Battery replacement requires the use of special tools. Always request battery replacement from your original retailer or from an authorized CASIO Service Center. E-67...
  • Page 69 • Some water-resistant watches come with fashionable leather bands. Avoid swimming, washing, or any other activity that causes direct exposure of a leather band to water. • The inside surface of the watch glass may fog when the watch is exposed to a sudden drop in temperature.
  • Page 70 Should you notice any breakage, discoloration, looseness or other problem with the band, immediately contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Center to have it checked, repaired, or replaced. Note that you will be charged for any repair or replacement of the band.
  • Page 71 Impact • Your watch is designed to withstand impact incurred during normal daily use and light activity such as playing catch, tennis, etc. Dropping the watch or otherwise subjecting it to strong impact, however, can lead to malfunction. Note that watches with shock-resistant designs (G-SHOCK, Baby-G, G-ms) can be worn while operating a chain saw or engaging in other activities that generate strong vibration, or while engage in strenuous sports activities (motocross, etc.).
  • Page 72 Electrostatic Charge • Exposure to very strong electrostatic charge can cause the watch to display the wrong time. Very strong electrostatic charge even can damage electronic components. • Electrostatic charge can cause the display to go blank momentarily or cause a rainbow effect on the display.
  • Page 73 • Semi-transparent resin parts can become discolored due to sweat and dirt, and if exposed to high temperatures for long periods. • Contact an authorized CASIO Service Center to have resin components replaced. Note that you will be charged for replacement costs.
  • Page 74 Natural Leather and Imitation Leather Bands • Allowing the watch to remain in contact with other items or storing it together with other items while it is wet for long periods can cause the color of the other items to transfer to the natural leather or imitation leather band of the watch.
  • Page 75 • To clean the band, use a soft toothbrush or similar tool to scrub it with a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Take care to avoid getting solution on the watch case. Bacteria and Odor Resistant Band •...

  • Page 76: User Maintenance

    • Should your band become badly cracked or worn, be sure to have it replaced with a new one. Request band replacement from your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Center. Note that you will be charged for band replacement costs, even if your watch is still covered by its warranty.
  • Page 77 • Remember that you wear your watch next to your skin, just like a piece of clothing. Because of this, you should always keep your watch clean. Use a soft, absorbent cloth to wipe off any dirt, sweat, water, or other foreign matter from the case and band.
  • Page 78 However, charging and discharging of the battery over the years leads naturally to a loss in its ability to sustain a charge and shortens its operating time. If this happens, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Center. E-77...
  • Page 79 City Code Table...
  • Page 80 City Code Table City UTC Offset/ City UTC Offset/ City City Code GMT Differential Code GMT Differential Pago Pago –11 CCS* Carcas –4 Honolulu –10 Halifax Anchorage –9 St. Johns –3.5 Vancouver Rio De Janeiro –3 –8 Los Angeles Praia –1 Edmonton Lisbon...
  • Page 81 City UTC Offset/ City UTC Offset/ City City Code Code GMT Differential GMT Differential Athens Yangon +6.5 Cairo Bangkok Jerusalem Hong Kong Moscow Seoul Jeddah Tokyo Tehran +3.5 Adelaide +9.5 Dubai Guam Kabul +4.5 Sydney Karachi Noumea Delhi +5.5 Wellington Dhaka...
  • Page 82 • Based on data as of June 2008. • The rules governing global times (GMT differential and UTC offset) and summer time are determined by each individual country. * In December 2007, Venezuela changed its offset from –4 to –4.5. Note however, that this watch displays an offset of –4 (the old offset) for the CCS (Carcas, Venezuela) city code.

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