Casio PRG-40 Manual

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Casio PRG-40 Manual

Module No. 2271

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

About This Manual

Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO watch. To get the most out of your purchase, be sure to carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for later reference when necessary.

Applications

The built-in sensors of this watch measure direction, altitude, barometric

 

pressure, and temperature. 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.

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Warning!

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.

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.

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss, or any claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this watch.

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.

GENERAL GUIDE

If the digital display of your watch is continuously changing, see “Auto Display Function” for information on how to stop it.

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

In any mode, hold down D for about one second to return to the Timekeeping Mode.

You can use buttons B, C, and E to directly enter a sensor mode from the Timekeeping Mode or from another sensor mode. To get to a sensor mode from the Recall, Alarm, or Stopwatch Mode, you must go to the Timekeeping Mode first.

Recall Mode

 

Sensor Modes

 

 

 

 

Digital Compass Mode

Press D.

 

Press B.

 

 

 

D

D

 

Timekeeping Mode

 

 

Barometer/

Alarm Mode

 

 

Thermometer Mode

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

D

 

 

Altimeter Mode

 

 

 

Stopwatch Mode

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

D

 

D

TIMEKEEPING

PM indicator

Use the Timekeeping Mode to set and view

Seconds the current time and date.

 

Day of week

 

Year

Hour : Minutes

To reset the seconds count to zero

 

1.

In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A

 

 

until the second digits start to flash, which

 

 

indicates the setting screen.

 

2.

Press E to reset the seconds count to 00.

 

 

Pressing E while the seconds count is

 

 

in the range of 30 to 59 resets the

 

 

seconds to 00 and adds 1 to the

 

 

minutes. In the range of 00 to 29, the

Month – Day

 

minutes count is unchanged.

3.

Press A to exit the setting screen.

 

To set the time and date

1.In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until the second digits start to flash, which

indicates the setting screen.

2. Press D to move the flashing in the sequence shown below to select other settings.

 

 

Seconds

 

 

 

 

Hour

 

 

 

Minutes

 

 

12/24-Hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Format

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day

 

 

 

Month

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.While a setting is flashing, use E(+) and B(–) to change it.

When the 12/24-hour setting is selected, press E or B to toggle between 12-hour (12H) and 24-hour (24H) timekeeping.

4.Press A to exit the setting screen.

Not visible on the display.

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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.

To enter and exit the Digital Compass Mode

1.While in the Timekeeping, Barometer/Thermometer, or Altimeter Mode, press B to enter the Digital Compass Mode.

At this time, the watch immediately starts 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.

2.Press D to return to the Timekeeping Mode.

To take a direction reading

Magnetic north pointer

12 o’clock position

Direction

Timekeeping Mode time

Direction value (in degrees)

 

W NW N

N

W

 

 

 

N

 

0°

W

 

 

 

W

 

 

 

 

N

 

 

WSW

 

 

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

E

SW

 

 

 

 

 

 

NE

W

 

 

 

 

 

N

E

S

 

 

 

 

E

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

E

S

ESE

 

 

 

 

S SE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.Enter the Digital Compass Mode.

2.Place the watch on a flat surface or (if you are wearing the watch), make sure that your wrist is horizontal (in relation to the horizon).

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

4.Press B 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 north, south, east, and west.

After the first reading is obtained, the watch continues to take direction readings automatically each second, for up to 30 seconds.

The COMP indicator flashes on the display while a measurement is in progress.

The direction value that appears on the display represents the clockwise angle formed between magnetic north (which is 0 degrees) and the displayed direction.

Note

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

Pressing B while in the Digital Compass Mode starts a new direction measurement operation.

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

Direction

Meaning

Direction

Meaning

Direction

Meaning

Direction

Meaning

N

North

NNE

North-

NE

Northeast

ENE

East-

 

 

 

northeast

 

 

 

northeast

E

East

ESE

East-

SE

Southeast

SSE

South-

 

 

 

southeast

 

 

 

southeast

S

South

SSW

South-

SW

Southwest

WSW

West-

 

 

 

southwest

 

 

 

southwest

W

West

WNW

West-

NW

Northwest

NNW

North-

 

 

 

northwest

 

 

 

northwest

Direction bezel

You can adjust the rotary direction bezel so

that the “N” is aligned with the magnetic

 

 

north pointer. This correctly aligns all of the

 

markings on the bezel.

 

The Digital Compass operation is

 

automatically interrupted whenever an

 

alarm (Daily Alarm or Hourly Time Signal)

 

sounds. If this happens, start the Digital

 

Compass operation again from the

 

beginning.

 

See “Digital Compass Precautions” for other

 

important information about taking direction

 

readings.

BAROMETER/THERMOMETER

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

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

Understanding the Barometer/Thermometer Screen

Barometric pressure graph (unit: 1hPa (mb)/0.05 inHg)

Temperature Barometric pressure

Press C to enter the Barometer/Thermometer Mode.

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

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

The displayed barometric pressure value changes to xxxx hPa/mb (or inHg) if a measured barometric pressure falls outside the range of 260 hPa/mb to 1100 hPa/mb (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg). The barometric pressure value will be displayed again as soon as the measured barometric pressure is within the allowable range.

The displayed temperature value changes to xx. x °C (or °F) if a 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 be displayed again as soon as the measured temperature is within the allowable range.

Some countries refer to the barometric pressure unit hecto-pascal (hPa) as millibars (mb). It really makes no difference, because 1hPa = 1mb. In this manual, we use hPa/mb or hPa (mb).

Barometric Pressure Graph

Barometric pressure indicates changes in the atmosphere. By monitoring these changes you can predict the weather with reasonable accuracy. The barometric pressure graph shows the barometric readings for the past 26 hours. The flashing point on the right of the display is the point for the newest measurement. Note that pressure graph readings are relative to the newest measurement point. One dot above the newest point is plus 1hPa(mb)/ 0.05inHg, while one dot below is minus 1hPa(mb)/0.05inHg. The following shows how to interpret the data that appears on the barometric pressure graph.

A rising graph generally means improving weather.

A falling graph generally means deteriorating weather.

Note that if there are sudden changes in weather or temperature, the graph line of past measurements may run off the top or bottom of the display. The entire graph will become visible once barometric conditions stabilize.

The following conditions cause the barometric pressure measurement to be skipped, with the corresponding point on the barometric pressure graph being left blank.

Barometric reading that is out of range (260 hPa/mb to 1100 hPa/mb or 7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg)

Sensor malfunction

Dead batteries

About Barometric and Temperature Measurements

Barometric pressure and temperature measurement operations are performed as soon as you enter the Barometer/Thermometer Mode. After that, temperature measurements are taken every five seconds for the first three minutes, and then taken every five minutes thereafter.

The BARO indicator flashes on the display while a measurement is in progress.

The barometer automatically takes measurements every two hours (starting from midnight), regardless of what mode you are in. The results of these measurements are used for the barometric pressure graph.

You can also perform a barometric pressure and temperature measurement at any time by pressing Cin the Barometer/Thermometer Mode.

Barometer and Thermometer Precautions

The pressure sensor built into this watch measures changes in air pressure, which you can then apply to your own weather predictions. It is not intended for use as a precision instrument in official weather prediction or reporting applications.

Sudden temperature changes can affect pressure sensor readings.

Temperature measurements are affected by your body temperature (while you are wearing the watch), direct sunlight, and moisture. To achieve a more accurate temperature measurement, remove the watch from your wrist, place it in a well ventilated location out of direct sunlight, and wipe off all moisture from the case. It takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes for the case of the watch to reach the actual surrounding temperature.

You can change the measured barometric pressure unit between hectopascals/millibars (hPa/mb) and inchesHg (inHg). See “Changing the Barometric Pressure and Temperature Units” for details.

You can change the measured temperature value displayed by this watch between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F). See “Changing the Barometric Pressure and Temperature Units”.

ALTIMETER

A built-in altimeter uses a pressure sensor to detect the current air pressure, which is then used to estimate the current altitude. The watch is preprogrammed with ISA (International Standard Atmosphere) preset values, which are used to convert air pressure readings to altitude values. If you preset a reference altitude, the watch will also calculate the current relative altitude based on your preset value. Altimeter functions also include data storage memory and an altitude alarm.

Important!

This watch estimates altitude based on air pressure. This means that altitude readings for the same location may vary if air pressure changes.

This watch employs a semiconductor pressure sensor, which is affected by temperature changes. When taking altitude measurements, be sure to do so while ensuring that the watch is not exposed to temperature changes.

Do not rely upon this watch for altitude measurements or perform button operations while engaging in sports where there are sudden altitude changes, while sky diving, hang gliding, or paragliding, or while riding a gyrocopter, glider, or any other aircraft.

Do not use this watch for measuring altitude in applications that demand professional or industrial level precision.

How the Altimeter Works

With the Preset Values (No Reference Altitude)

The watch measures the air pressure at your current location and uses the built-in ISA values to convert it to the equivalent altitude.

With a Reference Altitude

After you set the reference altitude, the watch adjusts its air pressure to altitude conversion calculation accordingly.

To determine the height of a tall building,

set the reference altitude to 0 on the ground floor. Note, however, that you may

not be able to get a good reading if the building is pressurized or air-conditioned.

When mountain climbing, you can set the reference value in accordance with a

marker along the way or altitude

B

 

information from a map. After you do this,

 

the altitude readings produced by the

A

watch will be more accurate than they

400

would without a reference altitude.

 

Note that the following conditions will

prevent you from obtaining accurate readings:

When air pressure changes because of changes in the weather Extreme temperature changes

When the watch itself is subjected to strong impact

Understanding the Altimeter Screen

Press E to enter the Altimeter Mode.

Altitude graph (current altitude flashing) (unit: 10m/40 ft.)

1 second later

Altitude

 

 

Remaining memory

Timekeeping Mode time

Altitude is displayed in units of 5 meters (20 feet).

The measurement range for altitude is –700 to 10,000 meters (–2,300 to 32,800 feet).

The measured altitude may be a negative value in cases where there is a reference altitude value set or because of certain atmospheric conditions.

The displayed altitude value changes to xxxx meters (or feet) if a measured altitude falls outside the measurement range. The altitude value will be displayed again as soon as the measured altitude is within the allowable range.

You can change the unit of measurement for the displayed altitude values between meters (m) and feet (ft). See “To change the Altitude Units”.

About Altitude Measurements

There are two types of altitude measurements: those for displayed data (Altimeter Mode measurements) and those for memory data (Memory measurements).

Altimeter Mode measurement

This type of measurement is performed only when the watch is in the Altimeter Mode. As soon as you enter the Altimeter Mode, measurements are taken every five seconds for the first three minutes. After that, measurements are taken every two minutes.

The ALTI indicator flashes on the display while a measurement is in progress.

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Memory measurements

Memory measurements are taken independently of Altimeter Mode measurements and stored directly into memory (along with the date and time of the measurement) for later recall. There are two types of memory measurements: “Auto measurements” and “Manual measurements”.

Auto measurements

With Auto measurement, the watch continuously performs measurements whenever the minutes in the Timekeeping Mode reach 00, 15, 30, or 45, until you switch Auto measurements off. The watch continues to take measurements regardless of whether or not you change modes, so you can keep a running log of altitude changes automatically.

Manual measurements

You can use the manual procedure to take a reading anytime you want to store your current altitude data into memory for later recall. Manual memory measurements can be performed only while the watch is in the Altimeter Mode.

Selecting Auto or Manual Measurement

Use the following procedure to switch between Auto or Manual measurement. Note that you cannot perform this operation while a preset Auto measurement is already in progress.

To select Auto or Manual measurement

1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A until the display clears. After four or five

seconds, either OFF or the current

reference altitude value (if set) will start to

flash, which indicates the setting screen.

2. Press D twice to move the flashing to the memory measurement setting (AUTO or

MANUAL).

 

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

 

 

Reference

Altitude

Memory

Altitude

 

 

Altitude

Alarm

Measurement

Unit

3.

While the memory measurement setting is flashing, press B or Eto

 

select AUTO (Auto measurement) or MANUAL (Manual measurement).

4.

Press A to exit the setting screen.

 

 

 

An indicator on the display shows the type of measurement (AUTO or

 

 

MANUAL) that you currently have selected.

 

To use Auto measurement

1.Confirm that the AUTO indicator is shown on the display.

If it is not, use the procedure under “To select Auto or Manual measurement” to select Auto measurement.

2.In the Altimeter Mode, hold down Euntil the watch emits a short beep, indicating the start of the measurement.

3.To stop measurements at any point in the Altimeter Mode, hold down E again until the watch emits a short beep.

The data that is measured when you first start Auto measurement is also stored into memory.

The AUTO indicator flashes on the display when you start Auto measurements. The AUTO indicator continues to flash (indicating that measurements continue) even if you change modes.

Auto measurement cuts off automatically whenever there are 49 records stored in memory. The 50th record measurement when you stop measurement in step 3 above is also stored in memory.

A final measurement is taken when you turn off Auto measurement, and that data is also stored into memory. Such data is indicated by FIN during the recall operation.

To use Manual measurement

1.Confirm that the MANUAL indicator is shown on the display.

If it is not, use the procedure under “To select Auto or Manual measurement” to select Manual measurement.

2.In the Altimeter Mode, hold down Euntil the watch emits a short beep, indicating that a measurement is taken.

Repeat step 2 whenever you want to take a reading.

Button operation becomes impossible during the four or five seconds that it takes to complete a measurement. Normal operation will return once the operation is finished.

Setting a Reference Altitude

After you set a reference altitude, the watch adjusts its air-pressure-to-altitude conversion calculation accordingly. The altitude measurements produced by this watch are subject to error caused by changes in air pressure. Because of this, we recommend that you update the reference altitude whenever one is available during your climb.

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