2. OPERATION CHART : QW-1849
GENERAL GUIDE
Press to change from mode to mode.
The animation area shows different animated characters and graphics, depending on the mode and the operation being performed.
Timekeeping ModeCountdown Alarm ModeStopwatch ModeAlarm Mode
Animation area
TIMEKEEPING MODECOUNTDOWN ALARM MODE
This section provides information on setting the time and using the backlight.Mode indicator � Timer No.The Countdown Alarm Mode has three 60-minute timers
Day of the week Screenwhose starting time can be set in one-minute increments.
Month ScreenGraphic areaWhen the countdown reaches zero, an alarm sounds.
Day of week � DayIn the Countdown Alarm Mode, press to illuminate
Month � Day
Graphic areaAnimation areathe display for about three seconds. To illuminate the
display while setting the countdown time (while the min-
utes digits are flashing), press .
Press The starting times of the countdown timers are preset to
15, 30, and 60 minutes when you purchase it. You can
use these settings as they are, or you can change to
different stating times if you want.
Minutes
SecondsSeconds
PM indicator
1/10 second
Hour : Minutes
In the Timekeeping Mode, press to switch between the day of the week andTo use a countdown timer
month screens.1.Press while in the Countdown Alarm Mode to select the timer whose time you
In the Timekeeping Mode, press to illuminate the display for about three sec-want to use.
onds.
In the Timekeeping Mode, press to switch between the 12-hour and 24-hourTimer 1Timer 2Timer 3
formats.
When the 12-hour format is selected, Op.m.� times are indicated on the display by P,
while Oa.m.� times are indicated by A. No indicators are used with the 24-hour for-Pressing does not change the timer selection if a countdown timer operation is
currently in progress or is paused. You must stop the ongoing countdown operation
mat.
The graphic area of the Timekeeping Mode screens shows patterns that indicatebefore you can change to another timer.
the passage of seconds.2.Press to start the countdown timer.
When the countdown reaches zero, an alarm sounds for 10 seconds or until you
The animation area of the Timekeeping Mode screens normally show the
(G-SHOCK) mark. Different animated figures appear at 00 and 30 seconds.stop the alarm by pressing any button. The countdown time is automatically reset to
its starting value after the alarm stops.
Press while a countdown operation is in progress to pause it. Press again to
To set the time and date
resume the countdown.
1.Hold down while in the Timekeeping Mode until the seconds digits start to flashTo completely stop a countdown operation, first pause it (by pressing ), and then
on the display. The seconds flash because they are selected.press . This returns the countdown time to its starting value.
2.Press to change the selection in the following sequence.
To change a countdown timeSecondsHourMinutes
1.Press while in the Countdown Alarm Mode to select the timer whose time you
want to change.
DayMonthYear2.After you select a timer, hold down until the minutes digits start to flash on the
display.
3.While the seconds digits are selected (flashing), press to reset the seconds to
3.Press to increase the minutes. Holding down changes the minutes at high
.
speed.If you press while the seconds count is in the range of 30 to 59, the seconds are
4.After you set the countdown time, press to return to the Countdown Alarm Mode.
reset to and 1 is added to the minutes. If the seconds count is in the range of 00
If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while a selection is flashing, the
to 29, the minutes count is unchanged.
flashing stops and the watch goes back to the Countdown Alarm Mode automatical-
4.While any other digits (besides seconds) are selected (flashing), press to in-
ly.
crease the number. Holding down changes the current selection at high speed.
5.After you set the time and date, press to return to the Timekeeping Mode.
The day of the week is automatically set in accordance with the date.About countdown indicators
The date can be set within the range of January 1, 1995 to December 31, 2039.An audible beep, the EL backlight, and the graphic area on the display keep you
If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while a selection is flashing, theinformed about the progress of the countdown as noted in the following table.
flashing stops and the watch goes back to the Timekeeping Mode automatically.
IndicationStart5'00"0Time Up
About the backlightBeep1 second1 second10 seconds
A backlight that uses an EL (electro-luminescent) panel causes the entire display to
Backlight1 second1 second2 seconds
glow for easy reading in the dark. Depending on the mode, pressing or turns on
the backlight for about three seconds. See the sections that cover each mode for
More thanLess than
information on whether you should press or .IndicationTime Up5 minutes5 minutes
The backlight of the watch employs an electro-luminescent (EL) light, which loses
illuminating power after very long use.Graphic Area
The illumination provided by the backlight may be hard to see when viewed under
direct sunlight.
The watch will emit an audible sound whenever the display is illuminated. This is
caused by a transistor that vibrates when the EL panel lights up. It does not indicate
malfunction of the watch.
The backlight automatically turns off whenever an alarm sounds.
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