Casio 3206, MO0909-EA, QW-3135 User Manual

MO0909-EA

Operation Guide 3135 3206

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.

Applications

The built-in sensors of this watch measure direction, barometric pressure, temperature and altitude. Measured values are then shown on the display. Such features make this watch useful when hiking, mountain climbing, or when engaging in other such outdoor activities.

• The measurement functions built into this watch are not intended for taking measurements that require professional or industrial precision. Values produced by this watch should be considered as reasonable representations only.

• The Moon phase indicator and tide graph data that appear on the display of this watch are not intended for navigation purposes. Always use proper instruments and resources to obtain data for navigation purposes.

• This watch is not an instrument for calculating low tide and high tide times. The tide graph of this watch is intended to provide a reasonable approximation of tidal movements only.

• When engaging in mountain climbing or other activities in which losing your way can create a dangerous or life-threatening situation, always be sure to use a second compass to confirm direction readings.

• 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 its malfunction.

Keep the watch exposed to bright light

Bright light

Solar cell

Warning!

The electricity generated by the solar cell of the watch is stored by a built-in battery. Leaving or using the watch where it is not exposed to light causes the battery to run down. Make sure the watch is exposed to light as much as possible.

• When you are not wearing the watch on your wrist, position the face so it is pointed at a source of bright light.

• You should try to keep the watch outside of your sleeve as much as possible. Charging is reduced significantly if the face is covered only partially.

• 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 being disabled. If the battery goes dead, you will have to re-configure watch settings after recharging. To ensure normal watch operation, be sure to keep it exposed to light as much as possible.

Battery charges in the light. Battery discharges in the dark.

Solar cell (Converts light to electrical power.)

• The actual level at which some functions are disabled depends on the watch model.

• Frequent display illumination can run down the battery quickly and require charging. The following guidelines give an idea of the charging time required to recover from a single illumination operation.

Approximately five minutes exposure to bright sunlight coming in through a window

Approximately 50 minutes exposure to indoor fluorescent lighting

• Be sure to read “Power Supply” for important information you need to know when exposing the watch to bright light.

If the display of the watch is blank...

If the display of the watch is blank, it means that the watch’s Power Saving function has turned off the display to conserve power.

• See “Power Saving” for more information.

About This Manual

Module 3135

Bright light

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

Charge

LEVEL 4

Rechargeable battery

(Light)

Electrical energy

All functions enabled

• Depending on the model of your watch, display text appears either as dark figures on a light background (Module 3135), or light figures on a dark background (Module 3206). All sample displays in this manual are shown using dark figures on a light background.

• Button operations are indicated using the letters shown in the illustration.

• Each section of this manual provides you with the information you need to perform operations in each mode. Further details and technical information can be found in the “Reference” section.

Dis-

charge

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

Some functions disabled

General Guide

• The illustration below shows which buttons you need to press to navigate between modes.

• In any mode, press L to illuminate the display.

Stopwatch

Mode

Countdown Timer Mode

▲

World Time Mode

Alarm Mode

▲

Tide/Moon Data

Mode

▲

Data Recall

Mode

▲

Timekeeping Mode

Press D.

▲

Module 3206

• You can use buttons A, B, and C to enter a sensor mode directly from

the Timekeeping Mode or from another sensor mode. To enter a sensor mode from the Tide/Moon Data, Countdown Timer, Stopwatch, World Time, Alarm, or Data Recall Mode, first enter the Timekeeping Mode and then press the applicable button.

Sensor Modes

Press C.

▲

Digital

Compass Mode

Press B.

Thermometer Mode

Press D.

▲

Barometer/

Press A.

▲

Altimeter Mode

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Timekeeping

Use the Timekeeping Mode to set and view the current time and date.

• In the Timekeeping Mode, an indicator moves along the ring around the display as seconds advance.

• The tide graph shows tidal movements for the current date in accordance with the current time as kept in the Timekeeping Mode.

• The Moon phase indicator shows the current Moon phase in accordance with the current date as kept in the Timekeeping Mode.

• In the Timekeeping Mode, you can press E to toggle the display contents as shown below.

Day of the Week Screen

Day of week

PM indicator

Press E.

▲

Hour : Minute

Month – Day

Read This Before You Set the Time and Date!

This watch is preset with a number of city codes, each of which represents the time zone where that city is located. When setting the time, it is important that you first select the correct city code for your Home City (the city where you normally use the watch). If your location is not included in the preset city codes, select the preset city code that is in the same time zone as your location.

• Note that all of the times for the World Time Mode city codes are displayed in accordance with the time and date settings you configure in the Timekeeping Mode.

To set the time and date

1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E until the city code starts to flash,

which indicates the setting screen.

2. Use A and C to select the city code you want.

• Make sure you select your Home City code before changing any other setting.

• For full information on city codes, see the “City Code Table”.

3. Press D to move the flashing in the sequence shown below to select the

other settings.

City Code

Barometric Pressure Unit

• The following steps explain how to configure timekeeping settings only.

4. When the timekeeping setting you want to change is flashing, use A and/ or C to change it as described below.

DST

Screen

5. Press E to exit the setting screen.

Note

• You also need to enter the Timekeeping Mode in order to configure the

following settings.

Power saving on/off (“To turn Power Saving on and off”) Temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude units (“To select the temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude units”)

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Daylight Saving Time (summer time) advances the time setting by one hour from Standard Time. Remember that not all countries or even local areas use Daylight Saving Time.

Second

12/24-Hour Format

Altitude Unit

Second

Temperature Unit

To do this:

Change the city code

Toggle between Daylight Saving Time (

) and Standard Time

(

Toggle between 12-hour ( and 24-hour (

24H

Reset the seconds to

12H

) timekeeping.

Change the hour or minute

Change the year

Change the month or day

Barometric Pressure

Graph Screen

Barometric pressure graph

▲

Hour : Minute

Month – Day

Minute

Hour

Powe r Saving

Do this:

Use A (east) and C(west).

Press A.

)

Press A

Use A (+) and C (–).

Day

Second

Year

Month

To change the Daylight Saving Time (summer time) setting

DST indicator

1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down E until

the city code starts to flash, which indicates the setting screen.

2. Press D and the DST setting screen appears.

3. Use A to cycle through the DST settings in

the sequence shown below.

DST off ( ) DST on ( )

4. When the setting you want is selected, press

E to exit the setting screen.

• The DST indicator appears to indicate that Daylight Saving Time is turned on.

Digital Compass

A built-in bearing sensor detects magnetic north and indicates one of 16 directions on the display. Direction readings are performed in the Digital Compass Mode.

• You can calibrate the bearing sensor if you suspect the direction reading is incorrect.

• See “Using the Digital Compass While Mountain Climbing or Hiking” for some real-life examples of how to use this feature.

To enter and exit the Digital Compass Mode

12 o’clock position

Two seconds

Current time

▲

To take a direction reading

270°

W S

180°

North pointer

NNW

SSE

12 o’clock position

Direction indicator

Angle value (in degrees)

• While the watch is taking compass readings, it displays a direction angle, a direction indicator, and four direction pointers, all of which change dynamically when the watch is moved. The direction angle, direction indicator and direction pointers all disappear from the display after the compass reading operation is complete. Use the direction indicators imprinted on the bezel to record the indicated direction. For details, see “Using the Digital Compass While Mountain Climbing or Hiking”.

Note

• Note that taking a measurement while the watch is not horizontal (in relation to the horizon) can result in large measurement error.

• The margin of error for the angle value and the direction indicator is ±11 degrees. If the indicated direction is northwest (NW) and 315 degrees, for example, the actual direction can be anywhere from 304 to 326 degrees.

1. While in the Timekeeping Mode or in any of

the other sensor modes, press C to enter the Digital Compass Mode.

• At this time, the watch will start a Digital Compass operation. After about two seconds, letters appear on the display to indicate the direction that the 12 o’clock position of the watch is pointing.

•

The direction reading on the display is updated each second for up to 20 seconds, after which measurement stops automatically.

2. Press D to return to the Timekeeping Mode.

1. While the watch is in the Digital Compass Mode, place it on a flat surface, or if you are wearing the watch, make sure that your wrist is horizontal (in relation to the horizon).

2. Point the 12 o’clock position of the watch in the direction you want to measure.

3. Press C to start a Digital Compass measurement operation.

• After about two seconds, the direction that the

12 o’clock position of the watch is pointing appears on the display.

• Also, four pointers appear to indicate magnetic

0°

90°

north, south, east, and west.

• After the first reading is obtained, the watch

continues to take direction readings

automatically each second, for up to 20

seconds.

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• Any ongoing direction measurement operation is paused temporarily while the watch is performing an alert operation (daily alarm, Hourly Time Signal, countdown timer alarm) or while illumination is turned on (by pressing L). The measurement operation resumes for its remaining duration after the operation that caused it to pause is finished.

• The following table shows the meanings of each of the direction abbreviations that appear on the display.

Direction

Meaning

• See “Digital Compass Precautions” for other important information about taking direction readings.

Digital Compass Precautions

This watch features a built-in magnetic bearing sensor that detects terrestrial magnetism. This means that nor th indicated by this watch is magnetic north, which is somewhat different from true polar north. The magnetic north pole is located in northern Canada, while the magnetic south pole is in southern Australia. Note that the difference between magnetic north and true north as measured with all magnetic compasses tends to be greater as one gets closer to either of the magnetic poles. You also should remember that some maps indicate true north (instead of magnetic north), and so you should make allowances when using such maps with this watch.

Location

• Taking a direction reading when you are near a source of strong magnetism can cause large errors in readings. Because of this, you should avoid taking direction readings while in the vicinity of the following types of objects: permanent magnets (magnetic necklaces, etc.), concentrations of metal (metal doors, lockers, etc.), high tension wires, aerial wires, household appliances (TVs, personal computers, washing machines, freezers, etc.)

• Accurate direction readings are impossible while in a train, boat, air plane, etc.

• Accurate readings also are impossible indoors, especially inside ferroconcrete structures. This is because the metal framework of such structures picks up magnetism from appliances, etc.

Storage

• The precision of the bearing sensor may deteriorate if the watch becomes magnetized. Because of this, you should be sure to store the watch away from magnets or any other sources of strong magnetism, including: permanent magnets (magnetic necklaces, etc.) and household appliances (TVs, personal computers, washing machines, freezers, etc.)

• Whenever you suspect that the watch may have become magnetized, perform one of the calibration procedures under “Calibrating the Bearing Sensor”.

Calibrating the Bearing Sensor

You should calibrate the bearing sensor whenever you feel that the direction readings being produced by the watch are off. There are three different calibration methods available: magnetic declination correction, bidirectional calibration, and northerly calibration.

• Magnetic Declination Correction

With magnetic declination correction, you input a magnetic declination angle (difference between magnetic north and true north), which allows the watch to indicate true north. You can perform this procedure when the magnetic declination angle is indicated on the map you are using. Note that you can input the declination angle in degree units only, so you may need to round off the value specified on the map. If your map indicates the declination angle as 7.4°, you should input 7°. In the case of 7.6° input 8°, for 7.5° you can input 7° or 8°.

• Bidirectional Calibration and Northerly Calibration

Bidirectional calibration and northerly calibration calibrate the accuracy of the direction sensor in relation to magnetic north. Use bidirectional calibration when you want to take readings within an area exposed to magnetic force. This type of calibration should be used if the watch becomes magnetized for any reason. With northerly calibration, you “teach” the watch which way is north (which you have to determine with another compass or some other means).

Important!

• If you want to perform both bidirectional and northerly calibration, be sure to perform bidirectional calibration first, and then perform northerly calibration. This is necessary because bidirectional calibration cancels any existing northerly calibration setting.

• The more correctly you perform bidirectional calibration, the better the accuracy of the bearing sensor readouts. You should perform bidirectional calibration whenever you change environments where you use the bearing sensor, and whenever you feel that the bearing sensor is producing incorrect readings.

North

East

South

West

Direction

NNE

ESE

SSW

WNW

Meaning

North-

northeast

East-

southeast

South-

southwest

West-

northwest

Direction

Meaning

Northeast

Southeast

Southwest

Northwest

Direction

ENE

SSE

WSW

NNW

Meaning

East-

northeast

South-

southeast

West-

southwest

North-

northwest

To perform magnetic declination correction

1. In the Digital Compass Mode, hold down E

Magnetic declination angle direction

Magnetic declination angle value

E: When magnetic north is to the east (east declination) W: When magnetic north is to the west (west declination)

• You can turn off (OFF) magnetic declination correction (which effectively

makes the magnetic declination angle: 0°) by pressing A and C at the same time.

• The illustration above, for example, shows the value you should input and the direction setting you should select when the map shows a magnetic declination of 1° West.

3. When the setting is the way you want, press E to exit the setting screen.

Precautions about bidirectional calibration

• You can use any two opposing directions for bidirectional calibration. You must, however, make sure that they are 180 degrees opposite each other. Remember that if you perform the procedure incorrectly, you will get wrong bearing sensor readings.

• Make sure that you do not move the watch while calibration of either direction is in progress.

• You should perform bidirectional calibration in an environment that is the same as that where you plan to be taking direction readings. If you plan to take direction readings in an open field, for example, calibrate in an open field.

for about two seconds until the magnetic declination angle and magnetic declination angle direction values start to flash on the display. This is the setting screen.

2. Use A (+) and C (–) to change the magnetic

declination angle and magnetic declination angle direction settings.

• You can select a value within the range of

W 90

° to E 90° with these settings.

• The following explains magnetic declination

angle direction settings.

OFF: No magnetic declination correction

performed. The magnetic declination angle with this setting is 0°.

To perform bidirectional calibration

3. Place the watch on a level surface facing any direction you want, and

press C to calibrate the first direction.

•

xxx is shown on the display while calibration is being performed. When

calibration is successful, the display will show north pointer flashes at the 6 o’clock position. This means that the watch is ready for calibration of the second direction.

4. Rotate the watch 180 degrees.

5. Press C again to calibrate the second direction.

•

xxx is shown on the display while calibration is being performed. When

calibration is successful, the display will show Mode (showing the angle value) screen.

xxx appears and then changes to

• If screen, it means that there is something wrong with the sensor. When

disappears after about one second, try performing the calibration

ERR

again. If authorized CASIO distributor to have the watch checked.

keeps appearing, contact your original dealer or nearest

ERR

1. In the Digital Compass Mode, hold down E

for about two seconds until the magnetic declination angle and magnetic declination angle direction values start to flash on the display. This is the setting screen.

2. Press D to display the bidirectional

calibration screen.

• At this time, the north pointer flashes at the 12 o’clock position to indicate that the watch is ready to calibrate the first direction.

OK and x2x, and the

OK and the Digital Compass

(error) on the calibration

ERR

To perform northerly calibration

3. Place the watch on a level surface, and position it so that its 12 o’clock position points north (as measured with another compass).

4. Press C to start the calibration operation.

•

--- is shown on the display while calibration is being performed. When

calibration is successful, the display will show Mode (with

• If

screen, it means that there is something wrong with the sensor. When

ERR

again. If authorized CASIO distributor to have the watch checked.

--- appears and then changes to

° shown as the angle value).

disappears after about one second, try performing the calibration

keeps appearing, contact your original dealer or nearest

ERR

1. In the Digital Compass Mode, hold down E

for about two seconds until the magnetic declination angle and magnetic declination angle direction values start to flash on the display. This is the setting screen.

2. Press D twice to display the northerly

calibration screen.

• At this time, display.

-N- (north) appears on the

OK and the Digital Compass

(error) on the calibration

ERR

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Using the Digital Compass While Mountain Climbing or Hiking

This section describes three real-life situations where you could use the watch’s built-in digital compass.

• To set a map and find your current location Having an idea of your current location is important when mountain climbing or hiking. To do this, you need to “set the map”, which means to align the map so the directions indicated on it are aligned with the actual directions of your location. Basically what you are doing is aligning north on the map with north as indicated by the watch.

• To find the bearing to an objective

• To determine the direction angle to an objective on a map and head in that

direction

To set a map and find your current location

North indicated on the map

Current location

North indicated by north pointer

To find the bearing to an objective

Objective

Current location

12 o’clock

position

• This will position the map relative to your current location, so the bearing to your objective is straight ahead of you.

To determine the direction angle to an objective on a map and head in that direction

Objective

Current location

12 o’clock

position

• If you find it difficult to perform the above step while keeping everything aligned, first move into the correct position (12 o’clock position of the watch pointed at the objective) without worrying about the orientation of the map. Next, perform step 1 again to set the map.

1. With the watch on your wrist, position it so the face is horizontal.

2. In the Timekeeping, Digital Compass, Barometer/Thermometer, or Altimeter Mode, press C to take a compass reading.

• The reading will appear on the display after

about two seconds.

3. Rotate the map without moving the watch so the northerly direction indicated on the map matches north as indicated by the watch.

• If the watch is configured to indicate

magnetic north, align the map’s magnetic north with the watch indication. If the watch has been configured with a declination to correct to true north, align the map’s true north with the watch indication.

• This will position the map in accordance

with your current location.

4. Determine your location as you check the geographic contours around you.

1. Take a compass reading and then set the map so its northerly indication is aligned with north as indicated by the watch, and determine your current location.

• See “To set a map and find your current

location” for information about how to perform the above step.

2. Set the map so the direction you want to travel on the map is pointed straight in front of you.

3. With the watch on your wrist, position it so the face is horizontal.

4. In the Timekeeping, Digital Compass, Barometer/Thermometer, or Altimeter Mode, press C to take a compass reading.

• The reading will appear on the display after

about two seconds.

5. Still holding the map in front of you, turn your body until north as indicated by the watch and the northerly direction on the map are aligned.

Note

• The following procedure is possible only with a

watch that has a rotary bezel.

1. Take a compass reading and then set the map so its northerly indication is aligned with north as indicated by the watch, and determine your current location.

• See “To set a map and find your current

location” for information about how to perform the above step.

2. As shown in the illustration to the left, change your position so you (and the 12 o’clock position of the watch) are pointed in the direction of objective, while keeping the map aligned with the readings being produced by the watch.

12 o’clock position

Direction angle of current reading

4. Rotate the bezel so the “N” (North) indicator on the bezel is aligned with the north indicator produced by the reading in step 3.

5. To advance to your objective proceed in the direction that 12 o’clock is pointing.

Note

• When mountain climbing or hiking, conditions or geographic contours may

make it impossible for you to advance in a straight line. If this happens, return to step 1 and save a new direction to the objective.

3. In the Timekeeping, Digital Compass, Barometer/Thermometer, or Altimeter Mode, press C to take a compass reading.

• The compass reading information (angle

value, direction indicator, and four pointers based on the 12 o’clock position of the watch) will appear on the display after about two seconds.

North pointer

• The compass reading information will

remain on the display for only about 20 seconds after you press C. After that it will disappear. If you want to re-display the compass reading information, press C again to take another reading.

Barometer/Thermometer

This watch uses a pressure sensor to measure air pressure (barometric pressure) and a temperature sensor to measure temperature.

• You can calibrate the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor if you suspect that readings are incorrect.

To take barometric pressure and temperature readings

Barometric pressure graph

Temperature

• The displayed barometric pressure value changes to a measured barometric pressure falls outside the range of 260 hPa to 1100 hPa (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg). The barometric pressure value will reappear as soon as the measured barometric pressure is within the allowable range.

• Temperature is displayed in units of 0.1°C (or 0.2°F).

• The displayed temperature value changes to

measured temperature falls outside the range of –10.0°C to 60.0°C (14.0°F to 140.0°F). The temperature value will reappear as soon as the measured temperature is within the allowable range.

• In some areas, barometric pressure is expressed in millibars (mb) instead of hectopascals (hPa). It really makes no difference, because 1hPa = 1mb.

• You can select either hectopascals (hPa) or inchesHg (inHg) as the display unit for the measured barometric pressure, and Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) as the display unit for the measured temperature value. See “To select the temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude units”.

• See “Barometer and Thermometer Precautions” for important precautions.

Barometric Pressure Graph

Barometric pressure indicates changes in the atmosphere. By monitoring these changes you can predict the weather with reasonable accuracy. This watch takes barometric pressure measurements automatically every two hours (at the top of each even-numbered hour), regardless of its current mode. Measurement results are used to produce barometric pressure graph and barometric pressure differential pointer readings. The barometric pressure graph shows readings of previous measurements for up to 20 hours. The horizontal axis of the graph represents time, with each dot standing for two hours. The rightmost dot represents the most recent reading. The vertical axis of the graph represents barometric pressure, with each dot standing for the relative difference between its reading and that of the dots next to it. Each dot represents 1hPa. The following shows how to interpret the data that appears on the barometric pressure graph.

Pressure differential pointer

Barometric pressure

A rising graph generally means improving weather.

A falling graph generally means deteriorating weather.

Pressing B in the Timekeeping Mode or in any of other sensor modes enters the Barometer/ Thermometer Mode and starts barometric pressure and temperature measurements automatically .

• It can take up to four or five seconds for the barometric pressure reading to appear after you enter the Barometer/Thermometer Mode.

• Barometric pressure is displayed in units of 1hPa (or 0.05 inHg).

hPa (or inHg) if

xxxx

°C (or °F) if a

xxx.x

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