Highgear Axis XT User Manual

PRESS & HOLD ALL BUTTONS

TO ACTIVATE THE WATCH DISPLAY

Highgear, a Division of Implus Footcare, LLC.

2001 T.W. Alexander Drive / Box 13925 Durham, NC 27709-3925

BAROMETER

COMPASS

AXIS-XT QUICK START MANUAL

MODE

ALTIMETER

ENGLISH

For full specifications, technical support, FAQs, manuals in additional languages or warranty information, please visit www.highgear.com or call 1.800.446.7587.

Warnings & Cautions

PLEASE READ all information in this instruction manual before using this unit.

Please keep in mind, your watch is a sensitive technical instrument. With proper care and maintenance, it will last for many years. However, improper care and handling can cause the various sensors to be damaged and will harm the functioning capabilities.

WARNING: This product is NOT designed to be used as a PRIMARY altitude instrument for flying, skydiving, hang gliding or other sports where sudden significant changes in altitude may occur or when there is a need for industrial precision.

WARNING: This product is an advanced training and fitness tool. Before starting any exercise program, we strongly suggest you visit your doctor for a complete physical and to discuss your exercise plans.

NEVER push the buttons underwater, when the watch is wet or when you are cleaning or rinsing the unit. You are actually pushing water inside the watch.

DO NOT use the watch in a hot tub or extremely hot shower/bath. High temperatures and steam can damage the rubber seals.

DO NOT expose the watch to sudden changes of temperature by going from a hot tub to cold water. This can make the rubber seals contract and allow water to penetrate.

DO NOT wear the watch in soapy dish water or bubble baths.The alkali contained in soaps can damage the rubber seals.

DO NOT use cleaning solvents to clean your watch. Solvents WILL damage the integrity of the plastic. The watch can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened cloth.

ALWAYS rinse the watch with clear tap water after exposure to salt water. Salt is highly corrosive and can damage both the rubber seals and the watch case.

PROTECT the watch from extreme heat, shocks and excessive exposure to direct sunlight.

NEVER expose the watch to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellent, sunscreen and other toiletries, as they may damage the unit.

KEEP the unit out of the reach of children and pets. The unit contains small parts that might be swallowed.

Battery Information:

Signs of a failing / dying battery are a fading or blank display (especially when the backlight is active) and/or inaccurate readings.

- Using a coin, remove the battery coin hatch. Remove the old CR2032 battery & replace it with a new CR2032 battery. Be sure the battery is in the correct polarity position – positive (+) side of the battery is visible. Replace the battery coin hatch carefully; ensure the coin hatch is properly replaced or the water resistance will be affected and could VOID THE WARRANTY.

NOTE: Keep watch batteries away from children and pets.

NOTE: This product contains a button-cell battery. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately; severe damage or death may occur.

NOTE: Watch batteries contain chemical substances. Dispose of the watch, battery and all components according to local regulations. Unlawful disposal can contribute to environmental pollution.

NOTE: Do not place battery in fire; the battery may explode.

NOTE: Special handling may apply. See www:dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

BE AWARE: Lithium batteries of the type used in this unit are very susceptible to improper storage. Many times, batteries purchased as new are dead or weak before they are purchased. If you try a new battery and problems persist, please try a second battery from another source, just to be certain.

Primary Modes of Operation

- To enter the primary modes, PRESS MODE to enter TIME mode, then PRESS the corresponding button. ALTIMETER > BAROMETER > COMPASS

PRESS THE MODE BUTTON TO ENTER TIME MODE, THEN:

PRESS THE ALTI BUTTON TO ENTER ALTIMETER MODE

ALTIMETER COMPASS

PRESS THE BARO BUTTON TO ENTER BAROMETER MODE

BAROMETERTIME

PRESS THE COMP BUTTON TO ENTER COMPASS MODE

In any mode, PRESS the LIGHT button to illuminate the display for 5 seconds.

In TIME mode,

PRESS & HOLD

the LIGHT button to activate / deactivate the BUTTON LOCK feature.

Primary Modes of Operation: TIME

NOTE: To ensure accurate TIME mode information is displayed, please follow the SETTING instructions (see Secondary Modes

of Operations: SET).

Toggle to view T1 or T2:

- PRESS MODE to enter TIME mode, then PRESS & HOLD MODE to toggle between T1 and T2.

Primary Modes of Operation: ALTIMETER

NOTE: To ensure accurate ALTIMETER mode information is displayed, please follow the SETTING instructions

(see Secondary Modes of Operations: SET).

- From TIME mode, PRESS ALTI to enter ALTIMETER mode.

CURRENT ALTITUDE

NOTE: The timer in the bottom of the screen displays the total amount of time that the watch has been in ALTI mode. The watch will automatically reset this timer to zero if you exit ALTI mode (press a button to exit ALTI mode) or once the watch automatically defaults back to TIME mode (after 24 hours).

ALTIMETER LOG OPERATION (RECORD):

The Altimeter Data Log allows you to manually record up to 50 data files

and automatically record up to 30 data files. To review the recorded altimeter data files, see Secondary Modes of Operations: RECORD.

NOTE: The data files operate on a first in, first out platform. If more

than 50 manual files or 30 automatic files are recorded, the oldest files will be deleted.

MANUAL RECORDINGS:

When a data file is manually recorded, the altitude, time and date (at the time of the recording) will be saved. Manual recordings can be taken (in ALTI mode) at any time, and the recordings can be viewed afterwards in

Secondary Modes of Operations: RECORD

T1 T2

In ALTI mode, QUICK PRESS ALTI to toggle from CURRENT ALTITUDE to RELATIVE ALTITUDE display. The RELATIVE ALTITUDE display shows the ascent / descent difference from your current altitude at the time that you entered the RELATIVE display.

RELATIVE ALTITUDE

In ALTI mode, PRESS & HOLD

ALTI for 3 seconds to RECORD

a MANUAL data file. The word

SAVE will appear in the display.

NOTE: Once you exit the RELATIVE display, the ascent / descent values will reset to zero and the difference displayed will start from the moment you re-enter the RELATIVE display.

This function can be used to show ALTITUDE ascent / descent during such activities as skiing / snowboarding or climbing / hiking.

EXAMPLE: Once you reach the top of a ski run, enter the RELATIVE display and ski downhill. Once you reach the bottom of the run, you can see the total descent value for that run.

T2T1

AUTOMATIC RECORDINGS:

Automatic recordings are saved only when the watch is kept in ALTIMETER mode during an activity. Example: You are going for a 2 hour hike and you want the altimeter data recorded for the duration. When you start hiking, make sure your watch is in ALTIMETER mode. Every ten minutes, the watch will automatically record the time and date, minimum and maximum altitude and total ascent and descent (at the time of the recording). When the 2 hour hike is over, simply PRESS the MODE button and the data will be saved.

NOTE: The data is recorded every ten minutes and the watch will store up to 5 hours worth of data (30 automatic logs). The stored data can be viewed in Secondary Modes of Operations: RECORD

Remember: The data recordings operate on a first in, first out platform, so if your activity is over 5 hours long, the earliest data will be replaced by new data.

NOTE: If your ASC / DSC totals 99,999 ft (30,480 m), the automatic data recording will reset to zero.

Primary Modes of Operation: BAROMETER

NOTE: To ensure accurate BAROMETER mode information is displayed, please follow the SETTING instructions

(see Secondary Modes of Operations: SET).

Weather Forecast Icon

Current Barometric Pressure

Current Temperature

Primary Modes of Operation: COMPASS

NOTE: To ensure accurate COMPASS mode information is displayed, please follow the SETTING instructions (see

Secondary Modes of Operations: SET).

Current Cardinal Heading

Current Directional Degree

Current Time

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