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To turn on the backlight manuallyBattery Power Indicator
In any mode, press L to illuminate the display for about two seconds.The battery power indicator on the display shows you the current status
" The above operation turns on the backlight regardless of the currentof the storage batteryOs power.
auto light switch setting.
LevelIndicatorFunction Status
About the Auto Light Switch1All functions enabled.
Turning on the auto light switch causes the backlight to turn on
whenever you position your wrist as described below in any mode. Note
that this watch features a OFull Auto EL Light,� so the auto light switch2All functions enabled.
operates only when available light is below a certain level. It does not
turn on the backlight under bright light.3All functions enabled.
" Be sure to wear the watch on the outside of your left wrist while using
the auto light switch.Alarms, Hourly Time Signal, backlight,
4
display disabled; timekeeping enabled.
Moving the watch to a position that is parallel to the ground and then5Alarms, Hourly Time Signal, backlight,
tilting it towards you more than 40 degrees causes the backlight todisplay, timekeeping disabled.
turn on.
" At Level 4, the display is disabled but timekeeping and other functions
continue to operate internally. Pressing any button causes the
MoreTimekeeping Mode screen to appear for two or three minutes.
Parallel to
thanground" At Level 5, all functions are disabled. Functions are enabled once again
40°after the storage battery is charged, but anything previously stored in
memory is lost. Because of this, you must set the current time and alarms,
and re-input Data Bank records after the storage battery is charged.
" Leaving the watch in direct sunlight or some other very strong light
source can cause the battery power indicator to temporarily show a
Warning!reading that is actually higher than the battery level. The correct
" Always make sure you are in a safe place whenever you arebattery power indicator should appear after a few minutes.
reading the display of the watch using the auto light switch. Be" Frequent backlight and alarm operations over a short period put a
especially careful when running, riding a bicycle or motorcycle,heavy load on the battery, which can cause the battery power indicator
driving a car, or engaged in any other activity that can result into flash, indicating that the backlight and alarm are disabled. Normal
accident or injury. Also take care that sudden illumination by theoperations should return after the battery recovers from the overload
auto light switch does not surprise or distract others around you.condition. The above condition can occur after about consecutive 200
backlight operations or about 360 alarm operations.
To turn the auto light switch on and off
In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down D for two seconds to turn the autoCharging Precautions
light switch on ( displayed) and off ( not displayed).Certain charging conditions can cause the watch to become very hot.
" The auto light switch on indicator () is on the display in allAvoid leaving the watch in the areas described below whenever charging
modes while the auto light switch is turned on.its storage battery.
" Frequent use of the auto light switch greatly reduces the charge of the
storage battery. If you use the auto light switch often, be sure to leaveWarning!
Leaving the watch in sunlight to charge its storage battery can
the watch where it is exposed to sunlight during the daytime so it can
recharge the storage battery. 10 minutes exposure to sunlight providescause it to become quite hot. Take care when handling the watch to
avoid burn injury.
enough of a charge for about 10 to 20 auto light switch operations.
" On the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight
" Too close to an incandescent lamp
" Under direct sunlight or in any other area exposed to intense heat for
long periods
BATTERY
Charging Guide
Battery power indicatorThe following are required charge times when the backlight is used forThis watch is equipped with a solar cell and a
storage battery (secondary battery) that is
two seconds and the alarm sounds for 20 seconds per day:
charged by the electrical power produced by
" Approximately 8 hours of 500 lux (indoor fluorescent lighting) per daythe solar cell.
AB" Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes of 3,000 lux (direct fluorescent
" The area outside of the LCD digital area is a
lighting) per daysolar cell panel that picks up available light
" Approximately 50 minutes of 36,000 lux (afternoon outdoor sunlight)
to charge the storage battery.
CDper week (7 minutes per day)" A Sleep Mode is provided to conserve
battery power.The following are required charge times when the backlight is used for
L30 seconds and the alarm sounds for 20 seconds per day:
" Approximately 4 hours of 3,000 lux (direct fluorescent lighting) per day
Solar cell panel" Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes of 36,000 lux (afternoon outdoor
sunlight) per week (20 minutes per day)
Important!
" Storing the watch for long periods in an area where there is no light orTo enter the Sleep Mode
wearing it in such a way that it is blocked from exposure to light canIn any mode (except while figures are flashing
cause storage battery power to run down. Be sure that the watch isSleep Mode indicatoron the display for input), hold down C for
normally exposed to light whenever possible.about two seconds.
" This watch employs a solar cell that converts light into electricity that" This enters the Sleep Mode, which causes
charges a built-in storage battery. Normally, the storage battery shouldABall figures (except Sleep Mode indicator) to
not need replacement, but after very long use over a number of years,disappear from the display. Timekeeping
the storage battery may lose its ability to achieve a full charge. Shouldand other functions continue to be
you notice problems with getting the storage battery to a full charge,CDperformed internally, however.
contact your dealer or CASIO distributor about having the storage" Alarms, the Hourly Time Signal, and the
battery replaced.Sleep Modebacklight are disabled while the watch is in
" The storage battery should be replaced with a CASIO-specified ML-2016the Sleep Mode.
battery only. Other storage batteries can cause damage to the watch." Pressing any button (except A) exits the
" Be sure to put the watch into its Sleep Mode and keep in an areaSleep Mode and enters the Timekeeping
normally exposed to light when storing it for long periods. This helps toMode.
keep the storage battery from going dead. |
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