Module No.19781978-1
GENERAL GUIDE
? Press CC to change from mode to mode.
? In the Timekeeping Mode and Alarm Mode, press DD to illuminate the display for about two seconds. In the Countdown Alarm Mode and Stopwatch Mode, press EE to illuminate the
display.
Timekeeping ModeStopwatch ModeCountdown Alarm ModeAlarm Mode
TIMEKEEPING MODE? The auto light switch indicator is shown on the display in all modes while the auto
light switch function is on.
Day ofDayTo set the time and date? In order to protect against running down the battery, the auto light switch function
Monthweek1.Hold down AA while in the Timekeeping Modeis automatically turned off approximately six hours after you turn it on. Repeat the
until the seconds digits flash on the display.above procedure to turn the auto light switch function back on if you want.
2.Press CC to change the selection (flashing) in? Pressing DD (Timekeeping Mode, Alarm Mode) or EE (Countdown Alarm Mode,
the following sequence.Stopwatch Mode) illuminates the display for about two seconds, regardless of the
backlightOs on/off setting.
HourMinutes12/24-HourFormat
Caution
? The backlight of this watch employs an electro-luminescent (EL) light, which loses its
SecondsDayMonthYearilluminating power after very long term use.
? Frequent use of the backligfht shortens the battery life.
3.While the seconds setting is selected? The watch emits an audible sound whenever the display is illuminated. This is because the
(flashing), press EE to reset it to 00. If youEL light vibrates slightly when lit. It does not indicate malfunction of the watch.
press EE while the seconds setting is in the
HourSecondsrange of 30 to 59, the seconds are reset to 00Warning!
? Never try to read your watch when mountain climbing or hiking in areas that are
PMMinutesand 1 is added to the minutes. If the secondsdark or in areas with poor footing. Doing so is dangerous and can result in serious
indicatorsetting is in the range of 00 to 29, the minutespersonal injury.
count is unchanged.? Never try to read your watch when running on a roadside or in any other location
4.While any other setting (beside seconds) is selected (flashing), press EE towhere there might be vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Doing so is dangerous and can
increase it or BB to decrease it. While the 12/24-hour format setting is selected,result in serious personal injury.
press EE to toggle it between 12 and 24.? Never try to read your watch when riding on a bicycle or when operating a
? Except for the seconds or 12/24-hour setting, holding down a button changes themotorcycle or any other motor vehicle. Doing so is dangerous and can result in a
traffic accident and serious personal injury.
setting at high speed.? When you are wearing the watch, make sure that its auto light switch function is
? When the 12-hour format is selected, the indicator P appears on the display toturned off before riding on a bicycle or operating a motorcycle or any other motor
indicate OP.M.� times. There is no indicator for OA.M.� times.vehicle.
5.After you set the time and date, press AA to return to the Timekeeping Mode.Sudden and unintended operation of the auto light switch can create a distraction,
? The day of the week is automatically set in accordance with the date.which can result in a traffic accident and serious personal injury.
? The date can be set within the range of January 1, 1995 to December 31, 2039.
? If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while a setting is flashing, theAbout the EL Alarm
flashing stops and the watch goes back to the Timekeeping Mode automaticallyWhile the EL alarm feature is turned on, the watch's EL backlight flashes along with.
the audible tone when a daily alarm time is reached, when the hourly time signal
sounds, or when the end of a countdown alarm operation is reached. Pressing DD
while the EL alarm feature is turned on causes the display to remain illuminated for
five seconds, instead of the normal two seconds when the EL alarm is turned off.
ABOUT THE BACKLIGHT
About the Auto Light Switch FunctionTo turn the EL Alarm feature on and off
When the auto light switch function is turned on, the backlight automatically turns on? In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down BB until the EL Alarm indicator appears on
for two seconds under the conditions described below. Avoid wearing the watch on(EL alarm on) or disappears from (EL alarm off) the display.
the inside of your wrist. Doing so causes the auto light switch to operate when not
needed, which shortens battery life.
EL Alarm indicator
Moving the watch to a position that is parallel to the ground and then tilting it
towards you approximately 40 degrees causes the backlight to illuminate.
Hold down BB
Parallel to
ONOFF
ground
40!
STOPWATCH MODE
? The backlight may not illuminate if the face of the watch is more than 15 degreesMode indicatorThe stopwatch Mode lets you measure elapsed
off parallel to the left or right. Make sure that the back of your hand is parallel totime, split times, and two finishes. The range of1/100
the ground.secondthe stopwatch is 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59.99
Parallel to groundMore than 15 degreesMore than 15 degreesseconds. You can use the EL backlight at any
too hightoo lowtime while the stopwatch is operating.
? Static electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper operation of the auto
backlight function. If the auto backlight does not illuminate, try moving the watchHoursSeconds
back to the starting position (parallel with the ground) and then tilt it back towardMinutes
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 or lessElapsed time measurement
after turn the face of the watch towards you. This does not necessarily indicateDDDDDDDDBB
malfunction of the backlight.StartStopRe-startStopClear
To switch the auto light switch function on and offSplit time measurement
In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down EE for one or two seconds to turn the auto lightDDBBBBDDBB
switch function on and off.StartSplitSplit releaseStopClear
Auto light switchSplit time and 1st-2nd place times
indicatorDDBBDDBBBB
StartSplitStopSplit releaseClear
First runnerSecond runnerRecord time of
finishes.finishes.second runner.
Hold down EERecord time of
first runner.
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