La Crosse Technology K2-100 User Manual

K2 EXTREME

K2-100

1.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................

2.0 The K2-100 Parts and Its Functions.........................................................................................................................

3.0 Major Function Modes - Time Keeping, Altimeter and Barometer Mode......................................................................

4.0 Time Keeping Mode and its Sub-displays.................................................................................................................

4.1 Time Keeping Mode - Current Time and Dual Time Display..................................................................................

4.2 Time Keeping Mode - Setting the Current Time and the Dual Time.......................................................................

4.3 Time Keeping Mode - Daily Alarm, Date Alarm and Chime/Alarm On/Off..............................................................

4.4 Time Keeping Mode - Setting the Daily Alarm and the Date Alarm........................................................................

4.5 Time Keeping Mode - Start/Stop the Chronograph...............................................................................................

4.6 Time Keeping Mode - Record/Recall a Lap Memory.............................................................................................

4.7 Time Keeping Mode - Countdown Timer and Repeater Timer....................................................................................

4.8 Time Keeping Mode - Setting the UPV for the Timer and the Timer Counting Display...................................................

4.9 Time Keeping Mode - Using the Timer................................................................................................................

5.0 Altimeter Mode and its sub-displays.........................................................................................................................

5.1 Altimeter Mode - Altitude Graph Display.............................................................................................................

5.2 Altimeter Mode- Altitude History Graph Scale.....................................................................................................

5.3 Altimeter Mode - Calibrate the Altimeter.............................................................................................................

5.4 Altimeter Mode - Set the Altitude Alarm..............................................................................................................

5.5 Altimeter Mode - Normal Altitude and Relative Altitude.......................................................................................

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5.6 Altimeter Mode - 24 Hour Memory (the History Graph).......................................................................................

5.7 Altimeter Mode - Ascending and Descending Rate of the 24 Hour Memory.........................................................

5.8 Altimeter Mode - The User Log Memory (ULM)..................................................................................................

5.9 Altimeter Mode - Set the Sampling Rate of ULM................................................................................................

5.10 Altimeter Mode - Start the Recording of the ULM.............................................................................................

5.11 Altimeter Mode - Recall the ULM Altitude Memory Segment.............................................................................

5.12 Altimeter Mode - Recall the ULM Altitude Memory Record................................................................................

6.0 Barometer Mode and its sub-displays......................................................................................................................

6.1 Barometer Mode - Barometric Pressure Graph Display...........................................................................................

6.2 Barometer Mode - Pressure History Graph Scale...................................................................................................

6.3 Barometer Mode - Implication of the Barometric Pressure History Graph...........................................................

6.4 Barometer Mode - Calibrate the Barometer........................................................................................................

6.5 Barometer Mode - 48 Hour Memory...................................................................................................................

6.6 Barometer Mode - Ascending / Descending Rate of the 48 Hour Memory...........................................................

7.0 Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................

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2.0 The K2-100 Parts and Its Functions

PU strap

pointer

adjust
button

rotatory
ring

mode
button

display

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45

P

30

start/stop
button

15

lap/reset
button

light
button

Mode Button

- To select among Time Keeping Mode, Barometer Mode
and Altimeter Mode.

- To exit setting sequences.

Adjust Button

- Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter setting modes.

- To select sub function of Time Keeping Mode, Barometer
Mode and Altimeter Mode.

- To select the items in setting modes.

- To select Altitude 24 hour memory.

To select Barometric Pressure 48 hour memory.

Start/Stop Button

- To increase the number during setting.

- To start / stop the chronograph and timer.

- To switch between Current Time and Dual Time Display

Lap/Reset Button

- To decrease the number during setting.

- To record lap memory in Chronograph Mode.

- Press and hold for 2 seconds to reset lap memory in

Chronograph Mode.

- To select history graph scale information.

- Press and hold for 2 seconds to switch among sensor
units.

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1.0 Introduction

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3.0 Major Function Modes - Time Keeping, Altimeter and Barometer Mode

Thanks for your purchase of the K2-100.
Your K2-100 features an electronic sensor that measures

the out door con diti ons suc h as tem pera ture , pr essu re a nd
alt itude .

Your K2-100 provides the essential information while
you are performing hiking, climbing and other outdoor
activities.

Your K2-100 also includes normal time, dual time, daily
ala rm, c hrono graph a nd t imer.

Your K2-100 is carefully designed and produced for
ou td oor ac ti vit ie s, in or de r t o u til iz e t hes e f ea tur es of
your K2-100, it is advisable to read the following

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ins truct ions:

- Read the instructions before you use the K2-100.

- Avoid exposing your K2-100 to extreme conditions for
an unreasonable amount of time.

- Avoid rough usage or severe impacts to your K2-100.

- Do not open the K2-100's case. Only a certified
service agency should service the unit as your K2-100
contains precise electronic sensors and components.

- Clean your K2-100 with a soft cloth occasionally to
prolong the life of you watch.

- Store your K2-100 in a dry place when it is not in
use .

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mode

button

hPa

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P

Barometer Mode

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P

Altimeter Mode

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mode

button

mode

C

button

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Time Keeping Mode

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4.0 Time Keeping Mode and its Sub-displays

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4.2 Time Keeping Mode - Setting the Current Time and the Dual Time

hPa

Countdown Timer Display Repeater Timer Display

Chronograph Display

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A

Date Alarm Display

start/stop

button

adjust
button

adjust
button

Daily Alarm Display

adjust
button

adjust
button

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A

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Current Time Display

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4.1 Time Keeping Mode - Current Time and Dual Time Display

Current Time and Dual Time Display

- Press the [start/stop] button once to switch between

start/stop

button

P

start/stop

button

Current Time Display

Dual Time Display

Switch between the Current / Dual Time Display

dual time

pressure history graph

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month monthdate date

Current Time Display

display Indicator

current time

dual time

day of week day of week

Dual Time Display

Current / Dual Time Display

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the Current Time Display and the Dual Time Display.

Current Time Display

- The 1st row of the display shows the Pressure History Graph

of the last 48 hours;

- The 2nd row of the display shows the current

time in hour, minute and second;

- The 3rd row of the display shows the month, day and day of

week.

- Press and hold the [lap/reset] button for 2 seconds to select

between 'second' display or 'temperature' display.

Dual Time Display

- The 1st row of the display shows the Dual Time Display

Indicator.

- The 2nd row of the display shows the dual time in hour,

minute and second;

- The 3rd row of the display shows the month, day and day of

week for the dual time.

NOTE:

To use the Pressure History Graph, check the 'Implication of

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the Pressure History Graph ' section for more detail.

start/stop

button

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Dual Time Display

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To Set the Time and Date

- To set the date and time, press and hold the [adjust]
button for 2 seconds to change from the Current Time
Display to Current Time Setting Display.

- The second digits flash on the display because they are
being selected.

The Setting Procedure

- Press [adjust] button to change the selection as in the
Current Time Setting Sequence.

- While digits are flashing (selected), press the [start/stop]
button to increase the number; press the [lap/reset] button
to decrease the number. Hold the button to change
the number at a higher speed.

- While display contrast setting is being selected, press the
[start/stop] button to increase the number. Press the
[lap/reset] button to decrease the number. 15 gives a
darker display; 0 gives a lighter display.

- After you set the time, date, display format and display
contrast, press the [mode] button to exit the Current Time
Setting Sequence.

- If no button is pressed in the setting display for about 3
minutes the K2-100 will return to the Current Time
Mode automatically

To Set the Dual Time

- To set the date and time, press and hold the [adjust]
button for 2 seconds to change from the Dual Time
Display to Dual Time Setting Display.

- Follow the Current Time Setting steps to set the
subsequent settings of the dual time.

hold

adjust

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Current Time Display

hold

adjust

mode
button

adjust

second

adjust adjust

display
contrast

start/stop hold start/stop lap/reset hold lap/reset

Increase
the number

Increase the minute
at a higher speed

mode

button

adjust

minute hour

adjustadjust

12/24

hour format

Decrease
the number

Current Time Setting Display

day

Current Time Setting Sequence

digits have been
selected (flashing)

adjust

year

adjust

month

Decrease the number
at a higher speed

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4.3 Time Keeping Mode - Daily Alarm, Date Alarm and Chime/Alarm On/Off

Daily Alarm and Date Alarm Display

- K2-100 has two alarm modes: The Daily Alarm and
the Date Alarm.

start/stop

P

A

Daily Alarm Display

start/stop

Switch between the Daily / Date Alarm Display

date alarm
indicator

daily alarm
indicator

P

A

Daily Alarm Display

current time

alarm time

Daily / Date Alarm Displays

P

A

Date Alarm Display

the alarm
date

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Date Alarm Display

- The Daily Alarm and the Date Alarm work
independently.

- When the Daily Alarm is ON, the K2-100 sounds at the
preset alarm time every day.

- When the Date Alarm is ON, the K2-100 sounds at the
preset alarm time on the schedule date.

- Press the [start/stop] button to switch between
the Daily Alarm Display and the Date Alarm Display.

To Set the Daily Alarm and Chime On or Off

- Press the [lap/reset] button to change the ON/OFF status
of alarm and the hourly chime, in the Daily Alarm Display.

- When the alarm indicator appears (alarm
ON), the K2-100 sounds at the preset alarm time
every day.

- When the chime indicator appears (chime ON),
the K2-100 beeps every hour on the hour.

- To stop the sound, press any button to stop the alarm.

To Set the Date Alarm On or Off

- Press the [lap/reset] button to change the ON/OFF status
of the alarm, in the Date Alarm Display.

- When the alarm indicator appears (alarm ON),
the K2-100 sounds at the preset alarm time on the
preset date.

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4.4 Time Keeping Mode - Setting the Daily Alarm and the Date Alarm

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4.6 Time Keeping Mode - Record/Recall a Lap Memory

hour digits
have been
selected
(flashing)

Decrease the number
at a higher speed

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Daily/Date Alarm Display

hold

adjust

mode
button

hold

adjust

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mode

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hour

start/stop hold start/stop lap/reset hold lap/reset

Increase
the number

button

Daily/Date Alarm Setting Display

adjust

hour

Daily Alarm Setting Sequence

adjust adjust adjust

minute

Date Alarm Setting Sequence

Increase the minute
at a higher speed

minute

adjust

month day

adjust

Decrease
the number

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4.5 Time Keeping Mode - Start/Stop the Chronograph

chronograph
display indicator

hour minutes seconds

Chronograph
'Zero' Display

hold

lap/reset

1/100 sec

start/stop

start/stop

Chronograph Stop Display

the digits
keep running

Chronograph

Running Display

the digits
stop running

start/stop

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To Set The Daily Alarm

- Press and hold the [adjust] button for 2 seconds to change
from Daily Alarm Display to Daily Alarm Setting
Display.

- The hour digits flash on the display because it is being
selected.

The Setting Procedure

- Press [adjust] button to change the selection in the
Daily Alarm Setting Sequence.

- While any digits are flashing (selected), press the [start/stop]
button to increase the number; press the [lap/reset] button to
decrease the number. Hold down the button to change the
number at a higher speed.

- After you set the alarm time, press the [mode] button to exit
the setting sequence.

- If no button is pressed in the setting display for about 3
minutes, the K2-100 will return to the Alarm Time Mode
automatically

To Set The Date Alarm

- Press and hold the [adjust] button for 2 seconds to change
from Date Alarm Display to Date Alarm Setting Display.

- The hour digits flash on the display because it is being
selected.

The Setting Procedure

- Press the [adjust] button to change the selection in the
Date Alarm Setting Sequence.

- Follow the Daily Alarm Setting steps to set the
subsequent settings of the Date Alarm.

Chronograph Mode

- The Chronograph measures elapsed times and lap­times.

- The display shows the 'All Zeros' display when the
chronograph is being selected the first time or the
chronograph is reset.

- The chronograph resolution in 1/100 second.

To Start/Stop the Chronograph

- When the chronograph is idle, press the [start/stop]
button to start the chronograph; press the [start/stop]
button once again to stop the chronograph.

- The elapsed time between the 2-[start/stop]-keystoke
will appear on the display.

- Repeat the steps mentioned above to get another set
of elapsed time.

To Reset the Chronograph

- To record a new set of elapsed times, press and
hold the [lap/reset] button for 2 seconds to reset
the chronograph to the 'All Zeros' display.

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the digits
is running

Chronograph

Running Display

To record the Lap Memory

Chronograph
Stop Display

To recall the Lap Time

lap/reset

5 second

hold adjust

mode

the lap
number

Chronograph

LapDisplay

1st lap memory

the next

lap memory

lap memory recall

sequence

lap/reset

To Record Lap Memory

- The Chronograph Mode allows you to record up to 10
lap memories.

- Press the [lap/reset] button once to record the lap
memory while the chronograph is running.

- The lap number will be displayed at the right hand side of
the display for 5 seconds, as well as the lap time display
on the bottom row of the display. Then the chronograph
starts running again automatically.

- While the lap number and lap time are displayed, the
chronograph keeps running.

- Repeat the steps mentioned above to get another set of
lap memory.

To Recall Lap Memory

- Press and hold the [adjust] button to enter the lap
memory recall sequence, in the Chronograph Stop Display.

- Press the [lap/reset] button to switch among the lap
memories.

- Press the [mode] button to exit the lap memory recall
sequence.

To Reset Lap Memory

- To record new sets of lap time, press and hold the
[lap/reset] button for 2 seconds to reset the chronograph
lap memory while the chronograph is stopped.

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4.7 Time Keeping Mode - Countdown Timer and Repeat Timer

countdown timer
display indicator

Count Down Timer Display Repeater Timer Display

3 min

User
Pre-set
Value
(UPV)

repeater timer
display indicator

the counting row

hPa

the setting row

lap/reset lap/reset

5 min

lap/reset lap/reset lap/resetlap/reset

45 min

the counting row

10 min

15 min

Timer Setting Sequence

Countdown Timer and Repeat Timer Display

- The K2-100 has two timer counting displays:
Countdown Timer and Repeat Timer.

- The Countdown Timer starts counting from the preset
value to zero and stops at zero.

- The Repeat Timer starts counting from the preset
value to zero and then the timer restarts the counting
again and again automatically until the [start/stop] button
is pressed.

- To select between Countdown Timer and Repeat
Timer Display, check the 'Setting the Timer Counting
Display' section for more detail.

The Timer Display Format

- The 1st row of the display shows the Countdown Timer
or the Repeat Timer indicators.

- The 2nd row of the display shows the digits, which the
timer starts counting down from.

- The 3rd row of the display shows the digits, which the
timer is going to be set at.

To set the Timer from the Quick-Set-Values

- Press the [lap/reset] button to select among the 5
quick-set-values (3,5,10,15 and 45 min) and the existing
User Pre-set Value (UPV) as in the
Sequence.

- When the desired value displays on the 3rd row of the
display, press and hold the [lap/reset] button for 2
seconds to load that value to the 2nd row of the display.
The timer is now set.

- To set the timer values other than the 5 quick-set-value
and the existing UPV, check the 'To Set the User Pre-set
Value' section for detail.

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Timer Setting

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