Geonaute MW500 User Manual

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Congratulations on purchasing a Géonaute MW500 watch. This

watch will go everywhere with you - in leisure and sports activities

or simply in your day-to-day life. Shock-resistant, waterproof,

accurate and practical, it will soon impress you with its versatility and quality. Whether you are a keen climber or a globetrotting trekker, it will guide you over mountainous terrain with its altimeter and electronic compass. Its weather predictions will help you to better anticipate weather conditions. Higher, stronger, safer!

Limited Warranty

DECATHLON guarantees the initial purchaser that this watch is free from defects of materials or manufacture for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.

• This guarantee does not cover damage resulting from misuse,

from a failure to respect the precautions for use, from accidents, from improper maintenance or from commercial use.

• This warranty does not cover damage resulting from repairs carried

out by persons not authorised by DECATHLON.

• The guarantees contained herein explicitly replace all other

guarantees including the implicit guarantee of merchantability and/or suitability for use. DECATHLON cannot under any circumstances be held liable for any damage, whether direct or indirect, general or specific, caused by or related to these instructions for use or the products they describe.

• During the warranty period, the item will either be repaired free of

charge by an authorised repair service or replaced free of charge (depending on the distributor).

• The warranty does not cover batteries or cracked or broken casings

where signs of a blow are evident.

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Use • Precautions for use

Normal conditions of use: This watch is designed to be worn on your wrist for mountain sports (hiking, mountain-biking, etc) It is for telling the time and measuring lap times, using the stopwatch function. It features several measurement instruments (barometer, altimeter, compass) to orient yourself and describe outdoor environmental conditions.

Usage restrictions/recommendations for use:

• Waterproof design: This watch is waterproof to 5 ATM. It can therefore be used in damp conditions, in heavy rain, in the shower, and for swimming. However, do not wear the watch while diving or at a depth greater than 5 metres. However, you should not swim while wearing it. Do not press the buttons under water.

• Handle the device with care: do not drop it and do not subject it to significant impacts.

• Do not dismantle the watch. This would void the warranty and could cause damage and loss of waterproofing.

• Read the instructions carefully before using it. Keep the instructions for the entire life of the watch.

• Do not subject the watch to extreme temperatures. If the watch is exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time, the display may darken temporarily, but will go back to normal once it has cooled down again.

• Only clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use detergents, which risk damaging the watch equipment.

I WARNING: Altitude calculations are based on variations in

pressure. We also advise you to set the value of the “sea level pressure” parameter every time there is a significant change in the weather or altitude (aeroplane) and the first time you use the watch in order to avoid calculation errors. Indeed, air pressure varies not only according to altitude but also because of the weather. To set “sea level pressure” contact a meteorological centre or get the information from an official website and see the adjustment section of these instructions. Important This watch has an accuracy tolerance of +/- 8m in altimeter function.

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First use

Batteries: This watch uses a CR2032 battery. Please note: if you note that the display is flashing unusually or doesn’t appear to be working correctly, this usually means that the watch battery is low and needs to be replaced. We recommend that you take the watch to a DECATHLON specialist to have the battery replaced. If you change the battery yourself, you risk damaging the seal, thus impairing the waterproof design as well as voiding your warranty. Please check the availability of the battery with your dealer before travelling. The approximate battery life is one year, but this can vary depending on how long it was stored in the shop and the way in which the watch is used. The raw materials and the battery contained in this device can be recycled by a professional. In order to protect the environment, we encourage you to dispose of this product and/or the batteries which it contains after using them in a collection site designed for this purpose.

Navigation system

This watch has 8 operating modes: 1 Time/date mode, with two time zones and the optional display of

temperature and weather predictions, 2 Compass mode (COMP). 3 Barometer mode (BARO) : Weather predictions, and barometric and

past variations. 4 Altimeter mode (ALTI) : Current and historic altitude. 5 Altitude data mode (ALTI DATA) : recall stored data. 6 Stopwatch mode (CHRO) : stopwatch. 7 Split time data mode (CHRO DATA) : recall stored split times. 8 Alarm mode (ALRM) : Two daily alarms. Press C to change between modes

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Please note: Since the time mode (TIME) is the most regularly used mode, we have provided a shortcut in order to select it more quickly: Hold down C for three seconds at any time to return directly to time mode.

Explanation of each mode

1 -Time/date mode

Date

Weather conditions

Time

Alarm buzzer

indicator

Alarm indicator

Temperature

Time zone

8 Alarm Mode (ALRM)

7 Split Time Data Mode (CHRO DATA)

6 Stopwatch Mode (CHRO)

5 Altimeter Data Mode (ALTI DATA)

4 Altimeter Mode (ALTI)

3 Barometer Mode (BARO)

2 Compass Mode (COMP)

Local time/date mode

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A : change the time display mode B : change the time zone C : go to compass mode D : electroluminescence E : change the time display mode

Using the time mode This mode provides information relating to the time and date, and optionally displays weather conditions and the temperature.

The watch can display two time zones (indicated by T1 and T2)

• You can quickly see the time zone which is not displayed by pressing B

• You can choose to display either time zone permanently by holding down B (T1 or T2 flashes while you press the button and is then displayed continually).

NB : The two time zones, T1 and T2, are independent: hour, minutes, date. Only the seconds are identical in the two zones. T1 and T2 must therefore be set separately.

The calendar automatically calculates the day of the week for all dates from 2000 to 2049. There are three time display modes:

• Time/date (TIME)

• Barometer time (BAROMETER)

• Time/weather forecast (WEATHER)

You change between modes by pressing A or E as in the following diagram:

NB : The graphic display of sea level pressure and barometric trends are described in the barometer chapter.

A or E

Temperature Barometer

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Adjusting the time and date In time mode Select the time zone to be set as indicated above. Check that T1 or T2 is displayed. Hold down D: you enter adjustment mode. A brief message is displayed (ADJUST HOLD) and the hour flashes (HOUR). Press A (+) or B (-) to increase or decrease the hour value. Press C and the minutes flash (MIN). Press A (+) or B (-) to increase or decrease the minute value Press C and the seconds flash. Press A or B to reset the seconds to zero. Proceed in the same way to set the year, month, day and 12/24 hour format. Press D at any time to exit adjustment mode. The day of the week will be calculated automatically.

NB : holding down buttons A or B while setting allows you to scroll through the values more quickly.

NB : when you reset the seconds to zero, if the value was between 00 and 29 the minutes remain unchanged. Between 30 and 59, the minutes increase by 1.

NB : if 12 hour mode is selected, the symbol A or P is displayed on the main screen.

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2 - Compass Mode

A : start measuring B : inactive C : go to barometer mode D : calibrating the compass E : inactive

Using the compass: In compass mode, the word COMP is displayed for several seconds. It is then replaced by a small COMP symbol, which is displayed throughout the use of this mode.

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The value displayed in the table includes the corrected declination. This is the correction between the geographic North pole and the magnetic North pole.

I WARNING: it is very important to hold the screen horizontally so that

the calculated measurements are reliable. Otherwise the measurements will not be correct. Like all compasses, this watch is sensitive to magnetic fields. It is designed to be used outdoors, away from any metal parts and magnetic sources (pay particular attention to watches, keys, table legs, electric cables, computers, mobile telephones) which would cause incorrect measurements. Also, before any significant use of the compass, do not forget to calibrate it.

I WARNING: the compass function uses a lot of energy.

To save the battery, it will only be activated for around ten seconds before the display turns off (- - -). However, you can reactivate measurement by pressing button A again. You can also hold down A for as long as you like. In this case, the direction will be displayed for as long as you press the button.

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There are three types of indication:

• Graphic North and South directions (in the form of LCD segments on the outside of the display). One segment: indicates North. Three segments: indicate South.

• The azimuth in degrees corresponding to the axis of the bracelet.

On some models, a colour or engraved marker points to the calculated direction for greater precision:

• The cardinal points of the azimuth measured (16 possibilities): for example: NNW for North/North-West

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Calibrating the compass: Hold the compass horizontally. Hold down D: CAL HOLD is displayed, then the word CAL. Turn the watch horizontally through 720 degrees (two full rotations). Each rotation should last fifteen seconds. Press D to confirm that the rotation is over and to enter the declination value (see the table below). The tens flash. Press A(+) or B(-) to increase or decrease the tens. Press C and the units flash. Press A(+) or B(-) to increase or decrease the units. Press C and E (East) or W (West) flashes. Press A or B to change between E and W. Appuyez sur D à n’importe quel moment pour terminer l’étalonnage.

Press D at any time to end calibration. Choose the closest city or, if the cities are remote, enter a value halfway between two close cities. Listed below.

City Declination

Anchorage 22°E

Atlanta 4°W

Mumbai 1°W

Boston 16°W

Calgary 18°W

Chicago 3°W

Denver 10°E

Jerusalem 3°E

London 4°W

Munich 1°E

City Declination

New york 14°W

Oslo 2°W

Paris 2°W

Rio de Janeiro 21°W

San Francisco 15°E

Seattle 19°E

Shanghai 5°W

Toronto 11°W

Vancouver 20°W

Washington DC 10°W

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3 - Barometer Mode/BARO

A : change display (bottom line) B : change the units of pressure C : go to Altimeter mode D : adjustment mode E : change display (bottom line)

In barometer mode the watch displays weather forecast symbols and a measurement of the current local and sea level atmospheric pressure. This mode also features a graphic display of the barometric trend over the last 24 hours. NB: atmospheric pressure is displayed in mbar (millibars). To convert this figure into "inches of mercury", use the following formula: Inches of mercury = pression en millibar / 33,9

Weather conditions

Local pressure

Graphic barometric changes

Sea level

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Weather conditions display: The watch displays symbols to give an idea of the local meteorological trends over the coming hours. The calculation is based on barometric measurements, and the display is the same as in time mode.

There are four trend symbols:

I WARNING!

Weather forecasting is not an exact science! No professional institute in the world is capable of 100% certainty. The forecasts given by the watch should be taken as an indication. If you have to make an important or dangerous excursion (sea, mountains), confirm the MW500 predictions by contacting your local meteorological institute. Furthermore, at sea and in the mountains, climatic conditions can change extremely rapidly, creating life-threatening conditions. Be prepared and extremely careful.

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The meteorological predictions will only be reliable if the barometer has been functioning correctly for at least the last 12 hours. (for example, if there have been no significant changes of altitude or aeroplane journeys).

Barometric pressure display: On the top line: Sea level pressure over the last 24 hours. The latest value is on the right. Each point represents one hour. It is impossible to read the exact values on the graph. Only the trend can be read from the graph.

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On the middle line: The pressure displayed in the large digits on the middle line is the sea level pressure in current conditions. This system ensures a continuity of trends, even if your altitude has varied.

On the bottom line: Three displays are possible. Press A or E to go from one to the next according to the following model:

NB : The barometer varies by intervals of 1mbar and displays pressures from 300mbar to 1100mbar.

To change the barometric pressure units, hold down B until the unit of pressure (mbar or mmHg) stops flashing to change from mbar to mmHg and vice versa.

Temperature display:

I WARNING: Body temperature may influence the value

displayed. For an accurate idea of the outside temperature, take the watch off your wrist and place it on a surface at ambient temperature. Allow the watch to adjust to the ambient temperature (three to five minutes) and the display will stabilise.

NB : The temperature varies by intervals of 0.1°C and variations are recorded very precisely. However, the accuracy of the absolute figure is lower (1 to 2°C). Comparing the display with another thermometer may lead to errors, as the value depends on the calibration of the two devices. To change the units of temperature measurement (°C <> °F). You must be in “BAROMETER” mode. Keep pressing A or E to display the temperature on the bottom line. Hold down B until the unit of temperature (°C or °F) stops flashing to go from °C to °F or vice versa.

Temperature in °C or °F -> Pressure -> Time

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Calibrating measurements.

The watch measures altitude and atmospheric pressure using the same sensor. It cannot therefore determine whether the atmospheric pressure changes because of a change in altitude or changed climatic conditions. You therefore need to calibrate the barometer to the altitude of the measurement site.

Calibrating sea level atmospheric pressure.

Hold down D until the words “SET CURRENT WEATHER” scroll across the screen. The weather symbol starts to flash. Press C: “SET SEA LEVEL PRESSURE” scrolls across the screen. Sea level pressure begins to flash. Press A (+) and B (-) to increase or decrease the displayed value, according to the information in an official meteorological report for example. Press D to exit adjustment mode.

Calibrating local meteorological conditions.

Hold down F until the words “SET CURRENT WEATHER” scroll across the screen. The weather symbol begins to flash. Press A (+) and B (-) to increase or decrease the displayed value according to the weather conditions observed at a given moment.

Press D to exit adjustment mode.

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4 - Altimeter Mode

A : display cumulative altitude difference and max

altitude/waypoint storage B : adjust the unit C : go to Alti data mode D : electroluminescence E : inactive

In this mode the watch measures and displays local altitude in relation to sea level. This mode can also graphically display recent variations in altitude.

NB : altitude is displayed in metres (m) or feet. The accuracy of the sensor allows for measurements at intervals of 1m (or 1 foot) and in a range from -700m (-2296 feet) to +9000m (29520 feet).

I WARNING: altitude is calculated on the basis of atmospheric

pressure measurements. If changes in the weather cause variations in pressure, altitude will be measured incorrectly as a result, and it is therefore necessary to calibrate it very frequently when the weather is changeable. Similarly, the accuracy of altitude measurements is indicative. Even though the pressure sensor is very accurate, climatic factors, even if imperceptible, affect the accuracy of the value (1mbar pressure difference

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Cumulative altitude difference or altitude graph

Local altitude

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Altitude display

On the top line: Graph of variations in altitude over the last six hours. One dash corresponds to a time period of 15 minutes. The range of the graph is calculated according to the variations in maximum altitude. You cannot therefore read the altitude value from the graph.

On the middle line: In the middle, the altitude at the measurement site is displayed. The unit of measurement (m or ft) is indicated at the bottom right of the figure.

On the bottom line: Local time display.

To change the units of altitude measurement (m/ft) Hold

down B until the unit symbol (m or ft) stops flashing to set the display to the corresponding unit.

Display maximum altitude and positive altitude difference

The watch stores the maximum altitude and the positive altitude difference measured throughout the time spent in Altimeter mode.

I WARNING: these values are not updated when the watch is in a

mode other than “altimeter” mode.

IWARNING: the watch does not calculate negative altitude difference.

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Calculating positive altitude difference: the watch takes the sum of all positive vertical movements (climbs) made during the measurement period. E.g. if a hiker climbs 10 metres, descends 5 metres and then climbs a further 10 metres, the positive altitude difference is 20m.

IWARNING: The calculation of cumulative altitude difference is a

mathematical one. If the display oscillates between two values, the cumulative value will increase every time it oscillates between the lowest and the highest value. The cumulative value will therefore be more accurate when climbing regularly than when travelling at an altitude which is more or less constant.

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Measuring maximum altitude: the watch displays the maximum altitude reached by the user since the device was last started. The positive altitude difference and maximum altitude are displayed when entering altitude mode. The values scroll across the top line: ACC xxx MAX xxx. To display the values while using altimeter mode: Press A to display the positive altitude difference and maximum altitude.

Calibrating measurements.

Calibrating local altitude. Carry out this operation based on a point at a known altitude (refuge, boundary marker, mountain summit or pass). Hold down D until the altitude in the middle of the screen begins to flash. Press A (+) or B (-) to increase or decrease the displayed value to reach the known altitude. Hold down A or B to scroll through the values more quickly. Press C to start the positive altitude difference count. Press A or B to reset the altitude difference counter to zero. Press C to start the maximum altitude count. Press A or B to reset maximum altitude to zero. Press D to exit adjustment mode. If no button is pressed for 2-3 minutes, the display automatically returns to normal.

Memorising altitude and waypoints.

The watch can store the altitudes of landmark waypoints: cottages, passes, summits, valleys and villages. The date and time of arrival will also be stored. RECALL mode, described in the following chapter, will recall these points.

To store a waypoint: Hold down A until the word “DATA” stops flashing to store the altitude of the waypoint in the memory. The word “STORED” is then displayed as confirmation.

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5 - “WAYPOINT RECALL/ALTI DATA” mode

A : bottom-up navigation B : top-down navigation C : go to stopwatch mode D : electroluminescence/delete data E : display values

In this mode the waypoints stored in altimeter mode can be recalled. Each waypoint is given an sequence number (DATA xx) and features the following information: The watch can store up to 20 waypoints.

Altitude data is displayed on two different screens: The first screen features the recording number, and the time and date of recording. The second screen features the altitude measured at this point. Press E to change screens. If no button is pressed the two screens will be displayed alternately every three seconds. To return to a waypoint recording. Press A (+) or B (-) to scroll through the recording numbers of the stored waypoints until you find the recording.

Recording date

Recording time

Recording number

Recorded altitude

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Press E to display the stored altitude or wait for the automatic alternate display.

To delete the stored data, hold down D. The message “CLEAR ALL

HOLD” appears and indicates that the data is about to be deleted. Continue to hold down D to delete the data. The screen then displays DATA 01 followed by three dotted lines.

6 - Stopwatch Mode

A : start/split times B : stop, go to next run C : go to memory recall mode D : electroluminescence E : inactive

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In this mode the watch has a stopwatch which can store up to 100 split times. These split times can be stored for later use in 30 sessions called “runs”.

The “CHRO” information is displayed for three seconds when you enter this mode. The stopwatch is accurate to 1/100s for one hour (minutes/seconds/hundredths) then to 1 second up to a limit of 24 hours (hours/minutes/seconds). When a user measures a lap time, the display stops for six seconds to show the split times and lap times.

Using the stopwatch:

Press A to start the stopwatch. Press B to stop the stopwatch.

Press A to continue timing. Hold down B for three seconds to store the current session and go to the next session by resetting the counters to zero.

Recording split times:

Press A to start the stopwatch. Press A to record a split time. Press B to stop the stopwatch.

Press A to continue timing. Hold down B for three seconds to store the current session and go to the next session by resetting the counters to zero.

To delete the session data without changing session. When the stopwatch is in use: Press B to stop the stopwatch. Hold down D for three seconds to reset the stopwatch and split times to zero. To display the number of memory slots and split times available: When the stopwatch is at zero, press E: the screen displays FREE and the number of free slots. The display automatically returns to the stopwatch after three seconds.

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A : Scroll through split times B : Scroll through sessions C : Go to alarm mode D : electroluminescence/delete E : inactive

The first screen features the session number and the session date. The second screen features the split time sequence number, the split time and the lap time (time since the last split time). NB : if the stopwatch is running, the data cannot be deleted.

To search the values: press B to scroll through the sessions (RUNS) press A to scroll through the different split times in each session. The times scroll in the order LAP 01 – LAP N then BEST (best lap time) then AVG (average lap time).

To delete a session: Press B to select the RUN to be deleted. Hold down D until CLEAR HOLD ALL is displayed then release D and the chosen RUN will be deleted.

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To delete all sessions: Hold down D until CLEAR HOLD ALL is displayed. Hold down D until

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8 - Alarm/buzzer Mode

A : activate/deactivate the alarm B : switch between AL1/AL2 C : go to time mode D : Electroluminescence E : inactive

When you enter Alarm mode, the watch displays “ALRM” for a few seconds. The watch has two daily alarms (AL1 or AL2) which can be set in local time (T1) or the second time zone (T2). When the alarm is activated, the alarm sounds for around 20 seconds. You can stop the alarm by pressing any button. The alarm indicator is only displayed in the time mode concerned by the alarm in question. The buzzer indicator is linked to the beep which sounds when each button is pressed.

Using the alarm: Press B to switch between Alarm 1 (ALM1) and Alarm 2 (ALM2).

ON/OFF activate/deactivate the alarm

The time in which the alarm is set

Alarm time

Alarm indicator

Alarm number

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Setting the alarm and the buzzer: Hold down D for three seconds: the hours begin to flash. Press A (+) or B (-) to increase or decrease the hours. Press C and the minutes flash. Press A (+) or B (-) to increase or decrease the minutes. Press C and TIME1 or TIME2 flashes Press A (+) or B (-) to match the alarm to time T! or time zone T2. Press C and Chime ON or OFF flashes. Press A (+) or B (-) to activate or deactivate the buzzer.

To activate or deactivate the alarm: Press A to activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the alarm. If the alarm is activated, the indicator ON is displayed.

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Contact

So that we continue to develop improved products which meet your needs, we shall be pleased to receive your feedback with regard to the quality, functionality and usage of our products.

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In France, you can contact the customer relations centre on: 0810 080808 (price of a local call)

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For other countries, you can leave a message on the appropriate section of our website at www.decathlon.com

We shall reply as soon as possible.

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