Operation Guide 5611: About This Manual
Operation Guide 5611: About This Manual
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Checking the Current Time in a Different Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-23 Using the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-33
To enter the World Time Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-24 To enter the Alarm Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-33
To view the time in another time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-24 To set an alarm time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-34
To specify standard time or daylight saving time (DST) for a city . . . . . . . . . . . E-25 To test the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-35
Using the Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-26 To turn an alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-36
To enter the Stopwatch Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-26 To stop the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-36
To perform an elapsed time operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-27 Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-37
To pause at a split time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-27 To turn on illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-37
To measure two finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-27 To change the illumination duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-38
Countdown Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-30 Adjusting Hand Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-39
To enter the Countdown Timer Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-30
To configure the countdown timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-31 Button Operation Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-41
To perform a countdown timer operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-32 To turn the button operation tone on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-42
To stop the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-32
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-43
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-46
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Selecting a Mode x To return to the Timekeeping Mode from any other mode, hold down C for at
x Press C to cycle between the modes as shown below. least two seconds.
Timekeeping Mode World Time Mode Stopwatch Mode Countdown Timer Mode Alarm Mode
C C C C
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2. Pressing B and C at the same time again will cause the hands to return to their Timekeeping
normal positions (normal timekeeping).
Use the Timekeeping Mode to set and view the current time and date.
Note
x Watch button functions are the same regardless of whether the hands are moved Hour Minute
out of the way or at their normal positions. Each time you press D, the display will change
as follows.
x Changing to another mode will cause the hands to move back to their normal
positions.
x The hands also will move back to their normal positions automatically if no Month-Day Hour : Minute
operation is performed for about one hour. D
Day of week
PM indicator
Second
To change the Daylight Saving Time (summer time) setting Adjusting the Digital Time and Date Settings
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until the
flashing SET indicator disappears from the display Use the procedure below to adjust the digital time and date settings.
and the currently selected city code appears on the
To configure the digital time and date settings
display.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until the
2. Press C to display the DST setting mode. flashing SET indicator disappears from the display
3. Press D or B to toggle between Daylight Saving and the currently selected city code appears on the
Time (ON) and Standard Time (OFF). display.
x Note that you cannot switch between daylight saving
time and standard time while UTC is selected as your
Home City.
4. After the setting is the way you want, press A to
return to the Timekeeping Mode.
DST indicator x The DST indicator appears to indicate that Daylight
Saving Time is turned on.
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2. Press C to move the flashing in the sequence shown below to select the other 3. When the timekeeping setting you want to change is flashing, perform the
settings. operation described below.
C C C Screen To do this: Do this:
Home City DST
(page E-16) (page E-18) 12/24-Hour Format Seconds Toggle between 12-hour (12H) and 24-hour
(24H) timekeeping Use D and B.
C
Reset the seconds to 00 Press D.
C Hour
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To enter the World Time Mode To specify standard time or daylight saving time (DST) for a city
Use C to select the World Time Mode as shown on page E-10. 1. In the World Time Mode, use D to display the city
code (time zone) whose Standard Time/Daylight
To view the time in another time zone Saving Time setting you want to change.
In the World Time Mode, use D to change the city code.
2. Hold down A for at least two seconds.
x This toggles the city code you selected in step 1
between Daylight Saving Time (DST indicator
displayed) and standard time (DST indicator not
displayed).
x Note that you cannot switch between standard time/
daylight saving time (DST) while UTC is selected as
DST indicator the World Time City.
x The standard time/daylight saving time (DST) setting
affects only the currently displayed city. Other cities
are not affected.
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The stopwatch measures elapsed time, split times, and two finishes. D D D D A
x The stopwatch measures elapsed time in units of 1/100 seconds for the first hour, Start Stop (Resume) (Stop) Reset
and in 1-second units after that for up to 24 hours total. After that, elapsed time
reverts to zero and then stops. To pause at a split time
Minutes D A A D A
Start Split Split release Stop Reset
(SPL flashing)
Seconds
To measure two finishes
1/100 Second
D A D A A
Start Split Stop Split release Reset
To enter the Stopwatch Mode (SPL flashing) (SPL displayed) Display time of
Use C to select the Stopwatch Mode as shown on page E-11. First runner finishes. Second runner second runner.
Display time of first finishes.
runner.
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x Elapsed time is shown in 1/100-second units for the first hour of the measurement. Note
After the first hour, elapsed time is shown in one-second units. x An ongoing elapsed time measurement operation will continue internally even if
you change to another mode. However, if you exit the Stopwatch Mode while a
First hour After first hour split time is displayed, the split time will not be displayed when you return to the
Stopwatch Mode.
Seconds Minutes
Minutes Hours
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Countdown Timer To configure the countdown timer
x If a countdown timer operation is in progress, press D
Hours The countdown timer start time can be set in 1-second to pause it and then press A to reset the timer to its
increments up to a maximum of 24 hours. An alarm start time.
sounds when the countdown reaches zero. x If a countdown timer operation is paused, press A to
To enter the Countdown Timer Mode reset the timer to its start time.
Use C to select the Countdown Timer Mode as shown 1. Hold down A until the flashing SET indicator
on page E-11. disappears from the display and the hour digits start
to flash. Release A after the digits start to flash.
Minutes
Seconds 2. Each press of C cause the flashing to move between settings in the following
sequence: Hours Minutes Seconds.
x The flashing value is the one that is currently selected for setting.
3. Use D (+) and B (–) to change the currently flashing value.
4. Press A to exit the setting mode.
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x If you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes in the Alarm 3. Press C to move the flashing between the hour and the minute digits.
Mode, the watch will automatically return to the Timekeeping Mode. x The selected digits are those that are flashing.
To set an alarm time 4. Use D (+) and B (–) to change the hour and minute settings.
1. In the Alarm Mode, use D to display the alarm whose x When setting the alarm time using the 12-hour format, take care to set the time
settings you want to change. correctly as a.m. (no indicator) or p.m. (P indicator).
5. Press A to exit the setting mode.
AL1 AL2 AL3
To test the alarm
SIG AL5 AL4
In the Alarm Mode, hold down D to sound the alarm.
Alarm on indicator
2. Hold down A until the flashing SET indicator
disappears from the display and the alarm time hour
digits start to flash. Release A after the digits start
to flash.
x ALM appears on the display, indicating that alarm
setting is enabled.
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To turn an alarm and the Hourly Time Signal on and off Illumination
Alarm on indicator
In the Alarm Mode, use D to select an alarm or the
hourly time signal. The display of the watch is illuminated for easy reading in the dark.
x When the alarm you want or the Hourly Time Signal
To turn on illumination
is displayed, press A to toggle it between on
(ON displayed) and off (– – displayed). Press B in any mode to illuminate the display.
x The alarm on indicator (when any alarm is on) and the x You can use the procedure below to select either 1.5 seconds or three seconds as
Hourly Time Signal on indicator (when the Hourly Time the illumination duration.
Signal is on) are shown on the display in all modes. Note
To stop the alarm x The LED light will turn off automatically if the alarm starts to sound.
Hourly time signal
on indicator Press any button. x The LED light is disabled after holding down A to display a setting screen, or
while the hands are moving at high speed.
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Hour hand and
3. Press C. Button Operation Tone
minute hand
x This causes 0:00 to flash to indicate the hour and You can turn the button operation tone on or off as
minute hand adjustment mode. desired.
4. If the hour and minute hands are not at 12 o’clock, use x Even if you turn off the button operation tone, alarms,
D (+) and B (–) to adjust them until they are. the Hourly Time Signal, and other beepers all operate
normally.
5. Press A to return to the Timekeeping Mode.
Check to make sure that the time indicated by the hands
matches the time on the digital display. If the times don’t
match, perform the correction procedure above again.
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Specifications Stopwatch:
Measuring unit: 1/100 seconds (first hour);
Accuracy at normal temperature: ±15 seconds a month 1 second (after first hour)
Measuring capacity: 23:59'59"
Digital Timekeeping: Hour, minutes, seconds, p.m. (P), month, day
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, two finishes
Time format: 12-hour and 24-hour
Calendar system: Full Auto-calendar pre-programmed from the year 2000 to 2099 Countdown Timer:
Other: Home City code (can be assigned one of 48 city codes); Measuring unit: 1 second
Standard Time/Daylight Saving Time (summer time) Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 24 hours (1-second increments)
Analog Timekeeping: Hour, minutes (hand moves every 20 seconds), day of the
week Alarms: 5 Daily alarms; Hourly time signal
World Time: 48 cities (31 time zones) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) Illumination: Double LED (light-emitting diode); Selectable illumination duration
Other: Daylight Saving Time/Standard Time (approximately 1.5 seconds or 3 seconds)
Other: Button operation tone on/off; Moving the Hands to View the Digital Display
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x Do not use your watch for scuba diving or other types of diving that requires air tanks.
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x Watches that do not have WATER RESIST or WATER RESISTANT marked on x A trained technician will inspect your watch for proper water resistance whenever
the back cover are not protected against the effects of sweat. Avoid using such you have its battery replaced. Battery replacement requires the use of special tools.
a watch under conditions where it will be exposed to large amounts of sweat or Always request battery replacement from your original retailer or from an authorized
moisture, or to direct splashing with water. CASIO service center.
x Even if a watch is water resistant, note the usage precautions described below. x Some water-resistant watches come with fashionable leather bands. Avoid
Such types of use reduce water resistance performance and can cause fogging of swimming, washing, or any other activity that causes direct exposure of a leather
the glass. band to water.
– Do not operate the crown or buttons while your watch is submersed in water or x The inside surface of the watch glass may fog when the watch is exposed to a
wet. sudden drop in temperature. No problem is indicated if the fogging clears up
– Avoid wearing your watch while in the bath. relatively quickly. Sudden and extreme temperature changes (such as coming into
– Do not wear your watch while in a heated swimming pool, sauna, or any other an air conditioned room in the summer and standing close to an air conditioner
high temperature/high humidity environment. outlet, or leaving a heated room in the winter and allowing your watch to come into
– Do not wear your watch while washing your hands or face, while doing contact with snow) can cause it to take longer for glass fogging to clear up. If glass
housework, or while performing any other task that involves soaps or detergents. fogging does not clear up or if you notice moisture inside of the glass, immediately
x After submersion in seawater, use plain water to rinse all salt and dirt from your stop using your watch and take it to your original retailer or to an authorized CASIO
watch. service center.
x To maintain water resistance, have the gaskets of your watch replaced periodically x Your water-resistant watch has been tested in accordance with International
(about once every two or three years). Organization for Standardization regulations.
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Band Temperature
x Tightening the band too tightly can cause you to sweat and make it difficult for air x Never leave your watch on the dashboard of a car, near a heater, or in any other
to pass under the band, which can lead to skin irritation. Do not fasten the band too location that is subject to very high temperatures. Do not leave your watch where
tightly. There should be enough room between the band and your wrist so you can it will be exposed to very low temperatures. Temperature extremes can cause your
insert your finger. watch to lose or gain time, to stop, or otherwise malfunction.
x Deterioration, rust, and other conditions can cause the band to break or come off x Leaving your watch in an area hotter than +60°C (140°F) for long periods can lead
of your watch, which in turn can cause band pins to fly out of position or to fall out. to problems with its LCD. The LCD may become difficult to read at temperatures
This creates the risk of your watch falling from your wrist and becoming lost, and lower than 0°C (32°F) and greater than +40°C (104°F).
also creates the risk of personal injury. Always take good care of your band and
keep it clean. Impact
x Immediately stop using a band if you even notice any of the following: loss of band x Your watch is designed to withstand impact incurred during normal daily use and
flexibility, band cracks, band discoloration, band looseness, band connecting during light activity such as playing catch, tennis, etc. Dropping your watch or
pin flying or falling out, or any other abnormality. Take your watch to your original otherwise subjecting it to strong impact, however, can lead to malfunction. Note
retailer or to a CASIO service center for inspection and repair (for which you will be that watches with shock-resistant designs (G-SHOCK, BABY-G, G-MS) can be
charged) or to have the band replaced (for which you will be charged). worn while operating a chain saw or engaging in other activities that generate
strong vibration, or while engaging in strenuous sports activities (motocross, etc.)
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Magnetism Chemicals
x The hands of analog and combination (analog-digital) watches are moved by a x Do not allow your watch to come into contact with thinner, gasoline, solvents,
motor that uses magnetic force. When such a watch is close to a device (audio oils, or fats, or with any cleaners, adhesives, paints, medicines, or cosmetics that
speakers, magnetic necklace, cell phone, etc.) that emits strong magnetism, the contain such ingredients. Doing so can cause discoloration of or damage to the
magnetism can cause timekeeping to slow down, speed up, or stop, resulting in the resin case, resin band, leather, and other parts.
incorrect time being displayed.
x Very strong magnetism (from medical equipment, etc.) should be avoided because Storage
it can cause malfunction of your watch and damage to electronic components. x If you do not plan to use your watch for a long time, thoroughly wipe it free of all
dirt, sweat, and moisture, and store it in a cool, dry place.
Electrostatic Charge
x Exposure to very strong electrostatic charge can cause your watch to display Resin Components
the wrong time. Very strong electrostatic charge even can damage electronic x Allowing your watch to remain in contact with other items or storing it together with
components. other items for long periods while it is wet can cause color on resin components
x Electrostatic charge can cause the display to go blank momentarily or cause a to transfer to the other items, or the color of the other items to transfer to the resin
rainbow effect on the display. components of your watch. Be sure to dry off your watch thoroughly before storing
it and make sure it is not in contact with other items.
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x Leaving your watch where it is exposed to direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) for long Leather Band
periods or failure to clean dirt from your watch for long periods can cause it to x Allowing your watch to remain in contact with other items or storing it together with
become discolored. other items for long periods while it is wet can cause the color of the leather band
x Friction caused by certain conditions (strong external force, sustained rubbing, to transfer to the other items or the color of the other items to transfer to the leather
impact, etc.) can cause discoloration of painted components. band. Be sure to dry off your watch thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing it
x If there are printed figures on the band, strong rubbing of the printed area can and make sure it is not in contact with other items.
cause discoloration. x Leaving a leather band where it is exposed to direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) for
x Leaving your watch wet for long periods can cause fluorescent color to fade. Wipe long periods or failure to clean dirt from a leather band for long periods can cause
the watch dry as soon as possible after it becomes wet. it to become discolored.
x Semi-transparent resin parts can become discolored due to sweat and dirt, and if CAUTION: Exposing a leather band to rubbing or dirt can cause color transfer and
exposed to high temperatures and humidity for long periods. discoloration.
x Daily use and long-term storage of your watch can lead to deterioration, breaking,
or bending of resin components. The extent of such damage depends on usage Metal Components
conditions and storage conditions.
x Failure to clean dirt from metal components can lead to formation of rust, even if
components are stainless steel or plated. If metal components exposed to sweat or
water, wipe thoroughly with a soft, absorbent cloth and then place the watch in a
well-ventilated location to dry.
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x Use a soft toothbrush or similar tool to scrub the metal with a weak solution of Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage
water and a mild neutral detergent, or with soapy water. Next, rinse with water or loss suffered by you or any third party arising through the use of your watch or
to remove all remaining detergent and then wipe dry with a soft absorbent cloth. its malfunction.
When washing metal components, wrap the watch case with kitchen plastic wrap
so it does not come into contact with the detergent or soap.
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User Maintenance x For a resin band, wash with water and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. Note that
sometimes a smudge like pattern may appear on the surface of a resin band. This
Caring for Your Watch will not have any effect on your skin or clothing. Wipe with a cloth to remove the
Remember that you wear your watch next to your skin, just like a piece of clothing. smudge pattern.
To ensure your watch performs at the level for which it is designed, keep it clean by x Clean water and sweat from a leather band by wiping with a soft cloth.
frequently wiping with a soft cloth to keep your watch and band free of dirt, sweat, x Not operating a watch crown, buttons, or rotary bezel could lead to later problems
water and other foreign matter. with their operation. Periodically rotate the crown and rotary bezel, and press
x Whenever your watch is exposed to sea water or mud, rinse it off with clean fresh buttons to maintain proper operation.
water.
x For a metal band or a resin band with metal parts, use a soft toothbrush or similar Dangers of Poor Watch Care
tool to scrub the band with a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent, Rust
or with soapy water. Next, rinse with water to remove all remaining detergent and x Though the metal steel used for your watch is highly rust-resistant, rust can form if
then wipe dry with a soft absorbent cloth. When washing the band, wrap the watch your watch is not cleaned after it becomes dirty.
case with kitchen plastic wrap so it does not come into contact with the detergent – Dirt on your watch can make it impossible for oxygen to come into contact with
or soap. the metal, which can lead to breakdown of the oxidization layer on the metal
surface and the formation of rust.
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x Rust can cause sharp areas on metal components and can cause band pins to fly Battery Replacement
out of position or to fall out. If you ever notice any abnormality immediately stop x Leave battery replacement up to your original retailer or authorized CASIO service
using your watch and take it to your original retailer or to an authorized CASIO center.
service center. x Have the batteries replaced only with the type specified in the User’s Guide. Use of
x Even if the surface of the metal appears clean, sweat and rust in crevasses can a different battery type can cause malfunction.
soil the sleeves of clothing, cause skin irritation, and even interfere with watch x When replacing the batteries, also request a check for proper water resistance.
performance. x Ornamental resin components may become worn, cracked, or bent over
Premature Wear time when subjected to normal daily use. Note that if cracking or any other
abnormality indicating possible damage is noticed in a watch submitted for battery
x Leaving sweat or water on a resin band or bezel, or storing your watch an area replacement, your watch will be returned with an explanation of the abnormality,
subject to high moisture can lead to premature wear, cuts, and breaks. without the requested servicing being performed.
Skin Irritation
x Individuals with sensitive skin or in poor physical condition may experience skin Initial Batteries
irritation when wearing a watch. Such individuals should keep their leather band x The batteries that come loaded in your watch when you purchase it are used for
or resin band particularly clean. Should you ever experience a rash or other skin function and performance testing at the factory.
irritation, immediately remove your watch and contact a skin care professional. x Test batteries may go dead quicker than the normally rated battery life as noted in
the User’s Guide. Note that you will be charged for replacement of these batteries,
even if replacement is required within your watch’s warranty period.
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