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2. OPERATION CHART: QW-1676
C
D
B
A
P
P
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· Press C to change from mode to mode.
· Hold down C for one or two seconds in any mode to switch back to the
Timekeeping Mode.
Timekeeping Mode
Stopwatch Mode
w
Altimeter Mode
Recall Mode
Alarm Mode
GENERAL GUIDE
w
v
v
( Pressure/Temperature
Display )
( Timekeeping Display )
Sensor
Press D .
A
°C
m
RECALL
AUTO
w
A
P
°C
m
ALTI
AUTO
ALTI
AUTO
2 seconds later
P
AUTO
P
AUTO
AUTO
BACKLIGHT
This watch features an electroluminescent (EL) backlight that helps you
easily read the face, even in total darkness. Its Auto Backlight function
automatically lights the watch face whenever you turn your wrist towards your
face.
Note
· The backlight of the watch employs an electroluminescent (EL) light, which
loses illuminating power after very long use.
· Frequent use of the backlight shortens the battery life.
· The illumination provided by the backlight may be hard to see when viewed
under direct sunlight.
· The watch will emit an audible sound whenever the display is illuminated.
This is caused by a transistor that vibrates when the EL panel lights up. It
does not indicate malfunction of the watch.
· The backlight automatically turns off whenever an alarm sounds or when
you press the C or D button.
To manually turn on the backlight
In the Timekeeping Mode or the Altimeter
Mode, press B to illuminate the display for
about two seconds.
· The backlight remains lit for about two
seconds from the point you press B , even if
it is already lit when you press B . If you
keep B depressed for one or two minutes,
the backlight will automatically turn off.
To switch the auto backlight function on and off
In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down D for one or two seconds to turn the
auto backlight function on and off.
Auto backlight
indicator
OFF
ON
C
D
B
A
P
· The auto backlight indicator is shown on the display in all modes while the
auto backlight function is on.
· In order to protect against running down the battery, the auto backlight
function is automatically turned off approximately two or three hours after
you turn it on. Repeat the above procedure to turn the auto backlight
function back on if you want.
· Pressing B in the Timekeeping Mode or Altimeter Mode illuminates the
display for about two seconds, regardless of the auto backlight function on/
off setting.
About the Auto Backlight function
While the Auto Backlight function is turned on, the backlight automatically
lights for about two seconds in any mode whenever you position your wrist as
described below.
Important!
Avoid wearing the watch on the inside of your wrist. Doing so causes the Auto
Backlight to operate when it is not needed, which shortens battery life.
Moving the watch to a position that is parallel to the ground and then tilting
it towards you more than 40 degrees causes the backlight to illuminate.
Parallel to
ground
More
than
40
°
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· The backlight may not illuminate if the face of the watch is more than 15
degrees off parallel as shown below. Make sure that the back of your hand
is parallel to the ground.
· Static electricity or magnetic force can interfere with proper operation of the
auto backlight function. If the auto backlight does not illuminate, try moving
the watch back to the starting position (parallel with the ground) and then tilt
it back toward you again. If this does not work, drop your arm all the way
down so it hangs at your side, and then bring it back up again.
· Under certain conditions the backlight may not light until about one second
or less after turn the face of the watch towards you. This does not
necessarily indicate malfunction of the backlight.
Warning!
· Never try to read your watch when mountain climbing or hiking in
areas that are dark or in areas with poor footing. Doing so is
dangerous and can result in serious personal injury.
· Never try to read your watch when running on a roadside or in any
other location where there might be vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
Doing so is dangerous and can result in serious personal injury.
· Never try to read your watch when riding on a bicycle or when
operating a motorcycle or any other motor vehicle. Doing so is
dangerous and can result in a traffic accident and serious personal
injury.
· When you are wearing the watch, make sure that its auto backlight
function is turned off before riding on a bicycle or operating a
motorcycle or any other motor vehicle. Sudden and unintended
operation of the auto backlight can create a distraction, which can
result in a traffic accident and serious personal injury.
More than 15 degrees
too high
More than 15 degrees
too low
Parallel to ground
Seconds
Month
Hour
Minutes
Date
Year
4. While the seconds digits are selected (flashing), press D to reset the
seconds to "00". If you press D while the seconds count is in the range of
30 to 59, it is reset to "00" and 1 is added to the minutes. If the seconds
count is in the range of 00 to 29, the minutes count is unchanged.
· Press B to switch between the 12-hour and 24-hour formats.
5. While any other digits (besides seconds) are selected (flashing), press D
to increase the number. Holding down D changes the current selection at
high speed.
6. After you set the time and date, press A to return to the Timekeeping
Mode (Timekeeping Display).
· The day of the week is automatically set in accordance with the date.
· The date can be set within the range of January 1, 1995 to December 31,
2039.
· If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while a selection is
flashing, the flashing stops and the watch goes back to the Timekeeping
Mode automatically.
TIMEKEEPING FUNCTION
To set the time and date
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, press D until
the Timekeeping Display appears.
2. Hold down A until the seconds digits start
to flash on the display. The seconds digits
flash because they are
selected.
3. Press C to change the selection in the
following sequence.
C
D
B
A
P
Day of week
Month
Minutes
Hour
Seconds
Date
Year
PM
indicator
Example barometer applications
· Before going mountain climbing, you can take readings to find out the
probable upcoming weather.
· You can predict the weather for golf or other outdoor activities.
About barometric measurements
The barometer automatically takes measurements every two hours (starting
from midnight), regardless of what mode you are in. Barometric pressure
measurements are also taken every five seconds for three minutes after you
display the Timekeeping Mode's Barometric pressure/Temperature display.
The last measurement result, along with the current temperature is displayed
in the Barometric pressure/Temperature display.
Understanding the barometer display
1. Use C to enter the Timekeeping Mode.
2. Press D to display the Barometric Pressure/Temperature Display.
*1 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 last measurement.
C
D
B
A
P
°C
hPa mb
Barometric pressure graph
*
1
(Unit: 1 hPa/mb
*2)
Temperature
Last measurement
(updated every 2 hours)
*3
( Barometric Pressure/Temperature Display )
*2 Some countries call this unit hecto-pascal (hPa), while other countries
call it millibars (mb). It really makes no difference, because 1 hPa = 1 mb.
In this manual, we will refer to hPa/mb or hPa (mb).
*3 The display shows " hPa/mb" if a measured value falls outside the
range of 460 hPa/mb to 1100 hPa/mb. The normal display will return as
soon as the pressure returns within the allowable range.
Using the barometric pressure graph
Changes in barometric pressure are caused by changes in the weather and
temperature. The following shows how to interpret the data that appears on
the barometric pressure graph.
Note that if there are sudden
changes in weather or tempera-
ture, the graph line of past meas-
urements 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 (460 hPa/mb to 1100 hPa/mb)
· Sensor malfunction
· Dead battery
Not visible on display
A rising graph generally means better
weather.
A falling graph generally means
deteriorating weather.
Calibrating the barometric pressure measurement
The sensor of this watch is calibrated at the factory before shipment and
further adjustment is normally not required. If noticeable error is found in the
barometric pressure readings produced by the watch, you can adjust it to
correct the error.
Important!
Incorrectly calibrating the barometric pressure measurement of this watch
can result in incorrect readings. Compare the readings produced by the
watch with those of another reliable accurate barometer.
BAROMETER FUNCTIONS
This watch uses a pressure sensor to measure air pressure. This sensor can
be calibrated.
Important!
The barometer that is 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.
To calibrate the barometric pressure
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, use D
to
display the barometric pressure and
temperature.
2. Hold down A until the display clears.
"OFF" or the temperature value should be
flashing on the display.
C
D
B
A
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hPa mb
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3. Press C to show the barometric pressure calibration display. At this time,
"OFF" or the barometric pressure value should be flashing on the display.
· The "OFF" indicator appears when the factory setting is being used for the
calibration.
4. Each press of D increases the displayed barometric pressure by 1 hPa/
mb, while pressing B decreases it. Holding down either button changes
the value at high speed.
· Pressing B and D at the same time returns to the "OFF" display.
5. After calibrating the barometric pressure, press A to return to the
Barometric Pressure/Temperature Display.
· If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while the barometric
pressure digits are flashing, the flashing stops and the watch goes back to
the Barometric Pressure/Temperature Display.
THERMOMETER FUNCTIONS
A built-in temperature sensor measures temperature and shows the meas-
ured value on the display. The thermometer can be calibrated.
Important!
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.
About temperature measurements
Temperature measurements are taken automatically every five minutes,
regardless of what mode the watch is in. Measured temperature values can
be viewed in the Timekeeping or Altimeter Modes. Temperature measure-
ments are taken every five seconds for the first three minutes after you
display the Timekeeping Mode's Barometric Pressure/Temperature display,
or after you enter the Altimeter Mode. After that, temperature measurements
are taken every five minutes.
· Temperature measurement data can be recalled along with altitude
measurement data.
Understanding the temperature display
1. Use C to enter the Timekeeping Mode.
2. Press D to display the Barometric Pressure/Temperature Display.
C
D
B
A
P
°C
hPa mb
Temperature
( Barometric Pressure/Temperature Display )
· The display shows " . °C" if a measured value falls outside the range of
20.0
°C to 60.0°C. The normal display will return as soon as the
temperature returns within the allowable range.
· For details on viewing the temperature in the Altimeter Mode, see
Understanding the altimeter display.
Calibrating the temperature measurement
The temperature sensor of this watch is calibrated at the factory before
shipment and further adjustment is normally not required. If noticeable error
is found in the temperature readings produced by the watch, you can adjust it
to correct the error.
Important!
Incorrectly calibrating the temperature measurement of this watch can result
in incorrect readings. Carefully read the following before doing anything.
· Compare the readings produced by the watch with those of another reliable,
accurate thermometer.
· If adjustment is required, remove the watch from your wrist and wait for 20
or 30 minutes to give the temperature of the watch time to stabilize.
To calibrate the temperature
1. In the Timekeeping Mode, use D
to
display the barometric pressure and
temperature.
2. Hold down A until the display clears.
"OFF" or the temperature value should be
flashing on the display.
· The "OFF" indicator appears when the
factory setting is being used for the
calibration.
3. Each press of D increases the displayed temperature by 0.1
°C while
pressing B decreases it. Holding down either button changes the value at
high speed.
· Pressing B and D at the same time returns to the "OFF" display.
C
D
B
A
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hPa mb
ALTIMETER FUNCTIONS
A built-in altimeter uses a pressure sensor to detect the current air pressure,
which is then used to estimate the current altitude in accordance with ISA
(International Standard Atmosphere) values for altitude and air pressure. 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.
· Sudden changes in the weather make it impossible to produce accurate
altitude readings.
· 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 use this watch while participating in sports where there are sudden
altitude changes. Also, do not use this watch for applications that demand
professional or industrial level precision. This watch should not be used
while engaging in the following activities: sky diving, hang gliding,
paragliding, gyrocopter riding, glider riding, etc.
Applications
When no reference altitude is preset:
· The watch produces approximate altitude readings.
When a reference altitude is preset:
· Before beginning the climb, set the reference altitude to 0 m at the foot of
the mountain. This makes it possible to determine the difference in altitude
between the reference point and your destination.
· To determine the height of a tall
building, set the reference altitude to
0 m on the ground floor. Note,
however, that if the building is
pressurized or air conditioned, you
may not be able to get a good reading.
· To determine the difference in altitude between your house and another
location, set the reference altitude to 0 m at your house, and then check the
reading when you arrive at the other location.
400
· When mountain climbing, you can
input the altitude from a marker as your
reference altitude, which will then let
you know your altitude as your climb
proceeds. 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
About altitude measurements
There are two types of altitude measurements: those for displayed data
(Altimeter Mode measurement) and those for memory data (memory meas-
urements; See 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 display unit for Altimeter Mode measure-
ments is 5 m, and the display range is 0 to 6000 m.
· The measured altitude may be a negative value in cases where there is a
reference altitude value set or because of certain atmospheric conditions.
4. After calibrating the temperature, press A to return to the Barometric
Pressure/Temperature Display.
· If you do not operate any button for a few minutes while the temperature
digits are flashing, the flashing stops and the watch goes back to the
Barometric Pressure/Temperature Display.
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Understanding the altimeter display
Use C to enter the Altimeter Mode. Note that once you enter the Altimeter
Mode, if you do not press any button for 10 or 11 hours, the watch automati-
cally returns to the Timekeeping Mode.
*1 "ALTI" flashes while a measurement is being taken every five seconds. It
does not flash during the measurements taken every two minutes.
*2 "AUTO" flashes on the display while a memory measurement is in
progress. The indicator stops flashing while no measurement is being
performed.
Memory measurements
Memory measurements are taken independently of Altimeter Mode measure-
ments and stored directly into memory (along with temperature measure-
ments) for later recall. There are two types of memory measurements: "Auto
Memory Measurements" and "Manual Memory Measurements".
P
°C
m
ALTI
AUTO
C
D
B
A
ALTI
AUTO
Current time
Remaining memory
Mode indicator
*1
Auto memory measurement
indicator
*
2
Current
temperature
(Altitude Graph)
(Unit: 10 m)
Current altitude
(flashing)
Target
altitude
graph
Current altitude
Auto Memory Measurements
With auto memory measurement, the watch continuously performs measure-
ments 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 temperature and altitude changes automatically.
Manual Memory 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.
About the memory...
Each memory item (auto or manual) stored by the watch consists of the
current altitude, plus the month, date, time, and temperature. Data is stored
in the same sequence that it is input.
Memory can hold a total of 50 sets of data, which is enough to store 12 hours
and 15 minutes of auto memory data (if you do not take any manual readings
during that time). See About memory data for details on how to recall
memory data.
Important!
Further auto or manual memory measurements
become impossible whenever memory is full.
The message "FULL" on the display indicates
that memory is full. Always check the amount
of memory remaining before starting memory
measurements, and delete data if necessary.
ALTI
AUTO
ALTI
AUTO
C
D
B
A
m
ALTI
AUTO
m
ALTI
AUTO
3. Press C to select the Memory Measurement Setting display (with either
"AUTO" or "MANUAL" flashing).
4. Press D to switch between auto memory measurement ("AUTO" flashing)
or manual memory measurement ("MANUAL" flashing).
5. After selecting the type of measurement you want, press A to return to
the Altimeter Mode.
( Memory Measurement Setting )
Press C .
Auto memory measurement
indicator
( Reference
Altitude Setting )
Press C .
Press C .
( Altitude Alarm Setting )
C
D
B
A
P
°C
m
ALTI
AUTO
Using Auto Memory Measurement
1. Confirm that the "AUTO" indicator is shown
on the display. If it is not, use the
procedures under Selecting Auto or
Manual Memory Measurement to select
auto memory measurement.
2. Hold down D until the watch emits a short
beep, indicating the start of the measure-
ment.
· The data measured when you first start auto
memory measurement is also stored into
memory.
· The "AUTO" indicator flashes on the display when you start auto memory
measurements. The "AUTO" indicator continues to flash (indicating that
measurements continue) even if you change modes.
· Auto memory measurement cuts off automatically whenever there are 49
sets of data stored in memory. The 50th set of data measured when you
stop the measurement operation in step 3 below is also stored in memory.
3. To stop measurements at any point, hold down D again until the watch
emits a short beep.
· A final measurement is taken when you switch auto memory measurement
off, and that data is also stored into memory. Such data is indicated by
"FIN" during the recall operation.
Using Manual Memory Measurement
1. Confirm that the "MANUAL" indicator is
shown on the display. If it is not, use the
procedures under Selecting Auto or
Manual Memory Measurement to select
manual memory measurement.
2. Hold down D until the watch emits a short
beep, indicating that a measurement is
taken.
3. Repeat step 2 whenever you want to take a
reading.
· Button operation becomes impossible during the 4 or 5 seconds that it
takes to complete a measurement. Normal operation will return once the
operation is finished.
C
D
B
A
P
°C
m
ALTI
MANUAL
Manual memory
measurement indicator
Auto memory measurement
indicator
Selecting Auto or Manual Memory Measurement
Use the following procedure to switch between auto or manual memory
measurement. Note that you cannot perform this operation while a preset
auto memory measurement is already in progress.
1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A until the display clears. After 4 or 5
seconds, either "OFF" or the current reference altitude value (if set) will
start to flash. The data flashes because it is
selected.
2. Press C to change the selection in the following sequence.
Setting a Reference Altitude
After you set a reference altitude, the watch automatically calculates the
difference between the current altitude and your preset value. The altitude
measurements produced by this watch are subject to error caused by changes
in air pressure. Because of this, we recommend that you set the reference
altitude during your climb whenever one is available.
1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A until
the display clears. After 4 or 5 seconds,
either "OFF" or the current reference
altitude value (if set) will start to flash. The
data flashes because it is
selected.
· The "OFF" indicator appears when the
factory setting is being used for the
calibration.
2. Press D to increase the current reference altitude value by 5 m or B to
decrease it. Holding down either button changes the value at high speed.
· You can set the reference altitude within the range of 6000 m to 6000 m .
· Pressing B and D at the same time returns to the "OFF" message.
3. After setting the reference altitude you want, press A to return to the
Altimeter Mode.
C
D
B
A
m
ALTI
AUTO
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Memory Measurement Setting
Altitude Alarm Setting
Reference Altitude Setting
To set the altitude alarm
1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A until the display clears. After 4 or 5
seconds, either "OFF" or the current reference altitude value (if set) will
start to flash. The data flashes because it is
selected.
2. Press C to change the selection in the following sequence.
3. Press C to select the altitude alarm setting
display (indicated by the "AL" indicator).
4. Press D to increase the altitude alarm
value by 5 m or B to decrease it. Holding
down either button changes the value at
high speed.
· You can set the altitude alarm setting within
the range of 6000 m to 6000 m.
· Setting an altitude value automatically
switches the altitude alarm on.
5. After setting the altitude alarm value, press A to return to the Altimeter
Mode.
To switch the altitude alarm off
1. In the Altimeter Mode, hold down A until the display clears. After 4 or 5
seconds, either "OFF" or the current reference altitude value (if set) will
start to flash. The data flashes because it is
selected.
2. Press C to change the selection in the following sequence.
3. Press C to select the altitude alarm setting display (indicated by the "AL"
indicator).
4. Press D and B at the same time to change the setting to "OFF" and
switch the altitude alarm off.
5. After switching the altitude alarm off, press A to return to the Altimeter
Mode.
Memory Measurement Setting
Altitude Alarm Setting
Reference Altitude Setting
C
D
B
A
m
ALTI
AUTO
AL
Altitude alarm on indicator
P
°C
m
ALTI
AUTO
AL
About the Target Altitude Graph
The Target Altitude Graph divides the differ-
ence between your start point
* altitude and
the value you set for the altitude alarm into 10
equal parts. It then shows a graph that shows
your current location, to give you some idea of
how much farther you must go to reach your
altitude setting.
* The start point differs according to what type of memory measurement
procedure you are using. With auto memory measurements ("AUTO"
shown on the display), the start point is the first altitude measured. With
manual memory measurements ("MANUAL" shown on the display), the
start point is 0 m.
Target altitude
graph
· The target altitude graph is not shown on the display if the altitude alarm is
off.
Example:
· The display below would appear at a current altitude of 160 m when you are
using manual memory measurement with a target altitude setting of 200 m.
Eight points on the graph are darkened because you are 8/10 of the way to
your target.
· The display below would appear at a current altitude of 160 m when you are
using auto memory measurement with a target altitude setting of 200 m and
a starting point of 100 m. Six points on the graph are darkened because you
are 6/10 of the way to your target.
This indicator "
" appears
once you pass the target
altitude.
About memory data
Use the following procedures to recall measurement data stored in memory.
To scroll through data items
1. Use C to enter the Recall Mode.
2. Press D to scroll forward through the stored data items or B to scroll
backward.
· Holding down either button scrolls through the data items at high speed.
· The data item that is displayed when you exit the Recall Mode is still
displayed the next time you enter the Recall Mode.
· Measured data is stored in memory even if an error occurs during the
measurement. For details on errors, see ERROR WARNING FUNCTION.
C
D
B
A
A
°C
m
RECALL
AUTO
Date
Mode indicator
Time
Altitude
Temperature
A
°C
m
RECALL
AUTO
C
D
B
A
A
°C
m
RECALL
AUTO
P
°C
m
RECALL
AUTO
D
B
B
D
B
D
About the memory data display
Data stored in memory appears in one of the formats shown below, depend-
ing on the measurement method (auto or manual), or whether it is the
maximum or minimum reading.
· Auto Memory Data
Altitude graph
*
Auto memory
measurement indicator
Press D .
Press B .
( Auto Memory Start Display )
( End Display )
* An altitude graph appears in place of the month and date for the display of
data between the start and end data. The altitude graph divides by 8 the
difference between the maximum and minimum altitudes achieved during
the auto memory measurement, and shows relative changes.
About the Altitude Alarm
The altitude alarm sounds for about five seconds whenever the current
altitude matches a preset value. You can press any button to stop the alarm
after it starts to sound.
Example
If you set the altitude alarm at 130 meters, it will sound when you pass the
130-meter mark on your way up and on your way back down.
D
B
D
B
D
B
A
°C
m
RECALL
MANUAL
C
D
B
A
A
°C
m
RECALL
MANUAL
· Maximum/Minimum Data
Manual memory
measurement indicator
· Manual Memory Data
D
B
D
B
D
B
P
°C
m
RECALL
C
D
B
A
A
°C
m
RECALL
( Minimum Altitude )
( Maximum Altitude )