CASIO SPF40-2V - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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Module No. 2273

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO watch. To get the most out

of your purchase, be sure to read this manual carefully and keep it on hand

for later reference when necessary.

Warning!

· The measurement functions built into this watch are not intended for

taking measurements that require professional or industrial precision.

Values produced by this watch should be considered as reasonable

representations only.

· When using this watch to take readings while boating or engaging in

any other activity during which losing your way can create a dangerous

or life-threatening situation, always be sure to use a second compass to

confirm direction readings.

· The longitude, lunitidal interval, Moon phase indicator, and tide graph

data that appears on the display of this watch is not intended for

navigation purposes. Always use proper instruments and resources to

obtain data for navigation purposes.

· This watch is not an instrument for calculating low tide and high tide

times. The Tide Graph of this watch is intended to provide a reasonable

approximation of tidal movements only.

· CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss,

or any claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this

watch.

About This Manual

· Button operations are indicated using the

letters shown in the illustration.

· Each section of this manual provides you

with the information you need to perform

operations in each mode. Further details

and technical information can be found in

the "REFERENCE" section.

(Light)

Press D.

Timekeeping Mode

Alarm Mode

Countdown Timer/Stopwatch Mode

Sensor Mode

Digital Compass Mode

Barometer/

Thermometer Mode

Moon/Tide Mode

Press B or C.

Press D.

· Press B to enter the Digital Compass Mode or C to enter the Barometer/

Thermometer Mode from the Timekeeping Mode or Countdown Timer/

Stopwatch Mode. To get to a sensor mode from the Moon/Tide or Alarm

Mode, you must go to the Timekeeping Mode first.

Press B or C.

Press D.

Press B.

Press C.

GENERAL GUIDE

· If the digital display of your watch is continuously changing, see

"Auto Display Function" for information on how to stop it.

· The illustration below shows which buttons you need to press to navigate

between modes.

TIMEKEEPING

In addition to normal timekeeping, use the

Timekeeping Mode to set the current time and

date.

· The Moon phase indicator shows the

current Moon phase.

· The tide graph shows the current tidal

movements.

Important!

· The watch cannot produce correct Moon

phase or tide graph data unless the

Timekeeping Mode current time and date

settings, as well as city data settings (GMT

differential, longitudes, and lunitidal interval)

are all correct.

Hour : Minutes

PM indicator

Seconds

Year Month Day

Day of week

Tide graph

Moon phase indicator

· Having the batteries replaced causes the Timekeeping Mode's time/date

and city data settings to revert to their initial factory default settings. Use

the following procedure to set the current time and date, and to make city

data settings.

To reset the seconds count to zero

1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A until the second's digits start to

flash, which indicates the setting screen.

2. Press E to reset the seconds count to 00.

· Pressing E while the seconds count is in the range of 30 to 59 resets

the seconds to 00 and add 1 to the minutes. In the range of 00 to 29,

the minutes count is unchanged.

3. Press A twice to exit the setting screen.

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To set the time and date

1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A

until the second's digits start to flash, which

indicates the setting screen.

· While the second's digits are flashing,

press E to reset the seconds count to

00.

2. Press D to move the flashing in the

sequence shown below to select other

settings.

Seconds

Hour

Minutes

Day

Month

Year

12/24-Hour

Format

3. While the hour, minutes, year, month, or day setting is flashing, use E (+)

and B () to change it.

· When the 12/24-hour setting is flashing, press E to toggle between

12-hour (

) and 24-hour (

) timekeeping.

4. Press A twice to exit the setting screen.

Configuring City Data Settings

The Moon phase and tide graph information displayed by this watch differ

according to your geographic location. Before using this watch to produce

such information, be sure to make the proper city data settings to specify your

current location.

· The lunitidal interval is the time elapsing between the Moon's transit over

the meridian and the next high tide. See "Lunitidal Interval" for more

information.

· This watch displays lunitidal intervals in term of hours and minutes.

· GMT differential is the difference between the time in the displayed time

and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

To configure city data settings

1. In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down A

until the second's digits starts to flash,

which indicates the setting screen.

2. Press A again to display the city data

setting screen, with the GMT differential

flashing.

· Press D to move the flashing in the

sequence shown below to select other

settings.

3. Use E (+) and B () to change the setting of the currently selected

(flashing) item.

· The "CITY DATA LIST" provides city data information for a number of

GMT differentials, longitudes, and lunitidal intervals around the world.

· You can change the GMT differential setting in units of 0.5 (half an

hour).

· Longitude can be specified in the range of 179°W to 180°E, in 1-degree

steps.

4. Press A to exit the setting screen.

DIGITAL COMPASS

A built-in bearing sensor detects magnetic north and indicates one of 16

directions on the display. Direction readings are performed in the Digital

Compass Mode.

· You can calibrate the bearing sensor if you suspect the direction reading is

incorrect.

To enter and exit the Digital Compass Mode

While in the Timekeeping, Barometer/Thermometer, or Countdown Timer/

Stopwatch Mode, press B to enter the Digital Compass Mode.

· At this time, the watch immediately starts a Digital Compass operation.

After about two seconds, letters appear on the display to indicate the

direction that the 12 o'clock position of the watch is pointing.

· Press D to return to the Timekeeping Mode.

Longitude

GMT

Differential

Hours

Minutes

Lunitidal Interval

GMT Differential

To take a direction reading

1. Enter the Digital Compass Mode.

2. Place the watch on a flat surface or (if you

are wearing the watch) make sure that your

wrist is horizontal (in relation to the

horizon).

3. Point the 12 o'clock position of the watch in

the direction you want to determine.

4. Press B to start a Digital Compass

reading operation.

· After about two seconds, the direction

that the 12 o'clock position of the watch

is pointing appears on the display.

· Also, four pointers appear to indicate

magnetic north, south, east, and west.

· Direction reading continues for the

amount of time that is currently

specified for the continuous reading

time.

· The COMP indicator flashes on the

display while a reading is in progress.

· The direction value that appears on the

display represents the clockwise angle

formed between magnetic north (which

is 0 degrees) and the displayed

direction.

12 o'clock position

Magnetic

North Pointer

Direction

Direction value (in degrees)

WNW

NNW

Timekeeping Mode time

Direction bezel

Note

· Note that taking a measurement while the watch is not horizontal (in

relation to the horizon) can result in large measurement error.

· Pressing B while in the Digital Compass Mode starts a new direction

measurement operation.

· The following table shows the meanings of each of the direction

abbreviations that appear on the display.

· You can adjust the rotary direction bezel so

that the "

" (or "N") is aligned with the

magnetic north pointer. This correctly aligns

all of the markings on the bezel.

· The Digital Compass operation is

momentarily interrupted while an alarm

(Daily Alarm or Hourly Time Signal) or beep

(progress or time up beeper) is sounding, or

while the backlight is turned on by the Auto

Light Switch. If this happens, start the

Digital Compass operation again from the

beginning.

· See "Digital Compass Precautions" for other

important information about taking direction

readings.

Making Digital Compass Settings

You can set up the watch so it takes continuous direction readings for an

amount of time specified by you.

To configure the Digital Compass Mode

1. In the Digital Compass Mode, hold down

A until the upper display area shows

, which indicates the setting screen.

2. Press D twice to display the continuous

reading time setting screen.

3. While the continuous reading time digits

are selected (flashing), use E (+) and B

() to change the setting in increments of

10 seconds.

· You can specify a continuous reading

time in the range of 0'00'' to 1'00''.

Setting 0'00'' causes digital compass

operation to stop after a single reading.

4. Press A to exit the setting screen.

Direction Meaning

Direction

Meaning

Direction

Meaning

Direction

Meaning

North-

northeast

East-

southeast

South-

southwest

West-

northwest

Northeast

Southeast

Southwest

Northwest

East-

northeast

South-

southeast

West-

southwest

North-

northwest

North

East

South

West

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Not visible on

the display.

Barometric pressure graph

(unit: 1hPa (mb)/0.05inHg)

Temperature

Barometric pressure

BAROMETER/THERMOMETER

This watch uses a pressure sensor to measure air pressure (barometric

pressure) and a temperature sensor to measure a temperature.

· You can calibrate the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor if you

suspect that readings are incorrect.

Understanding the Barometer/Thermometer Screen

Press C to enter the Barometer/Thermometer

Mode.

· Barometric pressure is displayed in units of

1hPa/mb (or 0.05inHg).

· Temperature is displayed in units of 0.1°C

(or 0.2

°F).

· The displayed barometric pressure value

changes to xxxx hPa/mb (or inHg) if a

measured barometric pressure falls outside

the range of 260hPa/mb to 1100hPa/mb

(7.65inHg to 32.45inHg). The barometric

pressure value will be displayed again as

soon as the measured barometric pressure

is within the allowable range.

· The displayed temperature value changes to xx. x °C (or °F) if a

measured temperature falls outside the range of 10.0

°C to 60.0°C (14.0°F

to 140.0

°F). The temperature value will be displayed again as soon as the

measured temperature is within the allowable range.

· Some countries refer to the barometric pressure unit hecto-pascal (hPa) as

millibars (mb). It really makes no difference, because 1hPa = 1mb. In this

manual, we use hPa/mb or hPa (mb).

Barometric Pressure Graph

Barometric pressure indicates changes in the atmosphere. By monitoring

these changes you can predict the weather with reasonable accuracy. 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 newest

measurement. Note that pressure graph readings are relative to the newest

measurement point. One dot above the newest point is plus 1hPa(mb)/

0.05inHg, while one dot below is minus 1hPa(mb)/0.05inHg. The following

shows how to interpret the data that appears on the barometric pressure

graph.

A rising graph generally means improving weather.

A falling graph generally means deteriorating weather.

Note that if there are sudden changes in weather or

temperature, the graph line of past measurements 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 (260hPa/mb to 1100hPa/mb or

7.65inHg to 32.45inHg)

· Sensor malfunction

· Dead batteries

About Barometric and Temperature Measurements

· Barometric pressure and temperature measurement operations are

performed as soon as you enter the Barometer/Thermometer Mode. After

that, temperature measurements are taken every five seconds for the first

three minutes, and then taken every five minutes thereafter.

· The BARO indicator flashes on the display while a measurement is in

progress.

· The barometer automatically takes measurements every two hours

(starting from midnight), regardless of what mode you are in. The results of

these measurements are used for the barometric pressure graph.

· You can also perform a barometric pressure and temperature

measurement at any time by pressing C in the Barometer/Thermometer

Mode.

Barometer and Thermometer Precautions

· The pressure sensor 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.

· Sudden temperature changes can affect pressure sensor readings.

· 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.

· You can change the measured barometric pressure unit between hecto-

pascals/millibars (hPa/mb) and inchesHg (inHg). See "Changing the

Barometric Pressure and Temperature Units" for details.

· You can change the measured temperature value displayed by this watch

between Celsius (

°C) and Fahrenheit (°F). See "Changing the Barometric

Pressure and Temperature Units".

COUNTDOWN TIMER

With the countdown timer, you can set a start time in the range of 1 to 60

minutes, and countdown the time to zero. A beeper sounds each second of

the final 10 seconds of a countdown, and you can also turn on a progress

beeper that beeps at various times during a countdown. All of this makes the

countdown timer a valuable tool for timing the start of a yacht race.

· The countdown timer also can be used as a stopwatch to measure elapsed

time, split time, and two finishes. See "STOPWATCH" for more

information.

· All the operations in this section are performed in the Countdown Timer/

Stopwatch Mode, which you can enter by pressing D.

Configuring the Countdown Timer

You need to make the settings listed below before actually using the

Countdown Timer for timing.

· Countdown start time and reset time

· Auto repeat/repeat, progress beeper on/off

· Graphic on/off

Reset time

You can set a "reset time," which is a kind of alternate countdown start time

you can recall with the press of a button any time a countdown operation is in

progress. After recalling the reset time, you can press E to restart the

countdown operation from the recalled reset time.

Auto Repeat and Repeat

The countdown timer gives you a choice of two different repeat modes: auto

repeat and repeat.

Auto Repeat

When auto repeat is turned on, the countdown automatically restarts from the

countdown start time whenever it reaches zero.

Note

· Even if you start a countdown operation from the reset time, the countdown

automatically restarts from the countdown start time whenever it reaches zero.

· Auto repeat timing repeats 100 times or until you press E to stop the

countdown.

· Auto repeat timing is best when timing the starts of match races.

Repeat Timing

When repeat timing is turned on, the watch automatically switches to the

Stopwatch Mode and starts stopwatch timing when the end of the countdown

is reached.

Note

Repeat timing is best when timing the speed of yachts during ocean races.

To set the countdown start time and reset time

1. While in the Countdown Timer/Stopwatch

Mode, hold down A until the time setting

starts to flash, which indicates the setting

screen.

· This causes the

indicator to

appear on the display.

2. While the countdown start time setting is

flashing, use E (+) and B () to change

it in one-minute increments.

· You must set a countdown start time in

the range of 1'00" to 60'00".

3. Press D to display the reset time setting

screen.

· The indicator in the upper display area

changes from

indicate the reset time setting screen.

4. While the reset time is flashing, use E (+) and B () to change it in one-

minute increments.

· You can set a reset time in the range of 1'00" to 5'00".

5. After making the setting you want, press A to exit the setting screen.

Important!

The reset time setting must be less than the countdown start time setting.

Countdown Timer Mode

Stopwatch Mode

Timekeeping

Mode time

Countdown start time

setting indicator

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Countdown Mode Beeper Operations

The watch beeps at various times during a countdown to keep you informed

about the countdown status without looking at the display. The following

describes the types of beeper operations the watch performs during a

countdown.

Countdown End Beeper

The watch beeps each second of the final 10 seconds before a countdown

reaches zero, and at zero. The first five beeps (seconds 10 through 6) are

higher pitched than the final five beeps (seconds 5 through 1). The watch

emits a longer beep to signal when the countdown reaches zero.

Note

The countdown end beeper always sounds, regardless of the on/off status of

the progress beeper.

Progress Beeper

The term "progress beeper" actually includes two beepers: a

reset time

beeper and a reset period progress beeper.

Note

The reset time beeper and reset period progress beeper sound only while the

progress beeper is turned on.

· Reset Time Beeper

The reset time beeper is similar to the countdown end beeper. When the

progress beeper is turned on, the watch beeps each second of the final 10

seconds before the countdown reaches the reset time.

· Reset Period Progress Beeper

The

reset period is the portion of the countdown between the reset time and

zero. When the progress beeper is turned on, the watch emits fours short

beeps at the top of each minute during the reset period.

Example 1

Countdown Start Time: 10'00"

Reset Time: 5'00"

Progress Beeper: On

10'00"

Start Time

Reset time

0'00"

1'00"

2'00"

3'00"

4'00"

5'00"

Reset Period

Countdown End Beeper

Reset Time Beeper

Reset Period Progress Beeper

Countdown/Stopwatch Graphics

Graphic indicators move in a counter-clockwise direction during countdown

timer operation and clockwise during stopwatch operation.

· The zero point for both the minute's indicator and the second's indicator is

the 12 o'clock position.

· The factory default setting is graphics turned off.

Countdown Graphics

· During a countdown operation, the graphic

indicators move counter-clockwise.

· One revolution of the second's indicator

represents 10 seconds.

· The minute's indicator appears when the

countdown time is 10 minutes or less. The

minute's indicator advances one step with

each full revolution of the second's

indicator. One revolution of the minute's

indicator represents 10 minutes.

Stopwatch Graphics

· During a stopwatch elapsed time operation,

the graphic indicators move clockwise.

· One revolution of the second's indicator

represents 10 seconds.

· The minute's indicator advances one step

with each full revolution of the second's

indicator. One revolution of the minute's

indicator represents 10 minutes.

Example 2

Countdown Start Time: 10'00"

Reset Time: 5'00"

Progress Beeper: Off

10'00"

Start Time

Reset time

0'00"

5'00"

Countdown End Beeper

To turn auto repeat/repeat and the progress beeper on and off

1. While in the Countdown Timer/Stopwatch

Mode, hold down A until the time setting

starts to flash, which indicates the setting

screen.

2. Make sure the setting screen shows a

countdown start time other than zero.

· The next step will not work if the

countdown start time setting is zero. If it

is, use the procedure to change it to

another value (see "To set the

countdown start time and reset time").

3. Press D twice to display the screen for

making auto repeat, repeat, and progress

beeper settings.

4. Each press of E cycles though the

available settings as shown below.

5. After making the setting you want, press A to exit the setting screen.

Note

Even if you turn the progress beeper off, the watch beeps every second for

the last 10 seconds before the end of a countdown is reached.

Auto repeat, Progress beeper on

Auto repeat, Progress beeper off

Repeat, Progress beeper on

Repeat, Progress beeper off

Minute's indicator

Second's indicator

Minute's indicator

Second's indicator

To turn timer graphics on and off

1. In the Countdown Timer/Stopwatch Mode,

hold down A until the time setting starts to

flash, which indicates the setting screen.

2. Display the graphics on/off screen.

· If you started from the Countdown Timer

Mode, press D three times.

· If you started from the Stopwatch Mode,

press D once.

3. Press E to toggle the graphic display on

(ON displayed) and off (OFF displayed).

4. After making the setting you want, press

A to exit the setting screen.

Using Countdown Timer

The following procedure is explained assuming the countdown timer is

configured with the following sample settings.

Progress beeper: On

Countdown Start Time: 10 minutes

Reset Time: 5 minutes

To use the countdown timer

In the Countdown Timer/Stopwatch Mode,

press E to start the countdown timer.

· The indicator YACHT flashes on the display

while a countdown operation is in progress.

· The countdown proceeds in accordance

with the configuration settings you made

using the procedures under "Configuring the

Countdown Timer".

The table below describes the button operations you can perform while a

countdown operation is in progress.

The following describes the operations you can perform while the countdown

operation is stopped (by pressing E).

To do this:

Do this:

Stop the countdown operation

Display the reset time (5 minutes in

this example)

Display the countdown start time

Press E.

Press A.

· Pressing E after displaying the reset

time starts the countdown from the

displayed time.

Press A and E at the same time, or

press A twice.

To do this:

Do this:

Resume the countdown from the

currently displayed time

Display the countdown start time (10

minutes in this example)

Press E.

Press A and E at the same time or

press A.

· Pressing E after displaying the

countdown start time starts the

countdown from the displayed time.

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To measure times with the stopwatch

Elapsed Time

Split Time

Two Finishes

* Pressing A here normally clears the stopwatch to all zeros. In the case of

a stopwatch operation started automatically by repeat timing when the end

of a countdown is reached, however, pressing A here displays the start

time instead of clearing the stopwatch to all zeros.

STOPWATCH

Using the Stopwatch Mode

The following procedure describes how to enter the Stopwatch Mode from the

countdown timer.

To enter the Stopwatch Mode

1. Press D to enter the Countdown Timer/Stopwatch Mode.

2. Hold down A until the time setting starts to flash, which indicates the

setting screen.

· This causes the

indicator to appear on the display.

3. Use E(+) and B() to change the displayed countdown start time to

0'00".

· Note that you cannot enter the Stopwatch Mode while the countdown

timer start time is any other value besides 0'00".

4. After making the setting you want, press A to exit the setting screen.

· This causes the

indicator to appear on the display, indicating

the Stopwatch Mode.

· The stopwatch lets you measure elapsed

time, split times, and two finishes.

· The display range of the stopwatch is 99

hours 59 minutes 59 seconds.

· The stopwatch measurement operation

continues to run, restarting from zero after it

reaches its limit, until you stop it.

· The stopwatch measurement operation

continues even if you exit the Stopwatch

Mode.

Minutes

Hours

Seconds

Start

Stop

Re-start

Stop

Clear

Split release

Start

Split

Stop

Clear

Start

Split

First runner

finishes.

Display time

of first

runner.

Stop

Second runner finishes.

Split release

Display time of

second runner.

Clear

· See "Moon Phase Indicator" for information about the Moon phase

indicator and "Tide Graph" for information about the tide graph.

To view the Moon age for a particular date

1. In the Moon/Tide Mode, press C to display the Moon Age Screen.

2. Use E (+) and B () to change the date.

· You can select a date in the range of January 1, 2000 to December 31,

2039.

· About one second after you display a date, its Moon age and Moon

phase will appear on the display.

To view tide data for a particular time

1. Use the steps under "To view the Moon

age for a particular date" to specify the

date whose data you want to view.

2. Press C to display the Tide Data Screen.

3. Use E (+) and B () to specify the time

whose tide data you want to view.

· You can change the time in one-hour

increments.

· When setting the tide data time using the

12-hour format, take care to set the time

correctly as a.m. (no indicator) or p.m. (P

indicator).

· The area of the tide graph that

corresponds to the specified date and

time flashes.

About one

second

later

Date (Year Month Day)

Moon phase

indicator

Tide data time

Moon age

MOON/TIDE MODE

You can use the Moon/Tide Mode to view the Moon age for the current date

and the Moon age, Moon phase, and tidal movements for a particular date.

Important!

Especially when you plan to view the Moon age or tide graph, be sure to

specify the city data as well as the current time/date.

To display Moon and tide data

1. Press D to enter the Moon/Tide Mode.

· The initial date and Moon age are those based on the time, date, and

city code you have set in the Timekeeping Mode.

2. Press C to toggle between the Moon Age Screen and the Tide Data

Screen.

· The initial time setting when you display the Tide Data Screen from the

Moon Age Screen is always 6:00 (AM).

· The Tide Data Screen shows the Moon phase for the current date, with

the area of the tide graph that corresponds to the specified date and

time flashing.

Press C.

Moon Age Screen

Tide Data Screen

Tide data time

Moon phase indicator

Moon

Age

Date (Year Month Day)

Tide Graph

ALARM

You can set five independent Daily Alarms.

When an alarm is turned on, the alarm tone

sounds when the alarm time is reached. You

can also turn on an Hourly Time Signal that

causes the watch to beep twice every hour on

the hour.

· The alarm number (1 through 5) indicates

an alarm screen.

appears in place of

when the Hourly Time Signal screen

is shown.

· All of the operations in this section are

performed in the Alarm Mode, which you

enter by pressing D.

To set an alarm time

1. In the Alarm Mode, use E and B to

select the alarm whose time you want to

set.

2. Hold down A until the hour digits of the alarm time start to flash, which

indicates the setting screen.

· This automatically turns on the alarm.

3. Press D to move the flashing between the hour and minutes.

4. While a setting is flashing, use E (+) and B () to change it.

· When setting the alarm time using the 12-hour format, take care to set

the time correctly as a.m. (no indicator) or p.m. (P indicator).

5. Press A to exit the setting screen.

Alarm Operation

The alarm sounds at the preset time for about 20 seconds (in all modes), or

until you stop it by pressing any button.

To test the alarm

In the Alarm Mode, hold down C to sound the alarm.

Alarm Time (Hour : Minutes)

Alarm on indicator

Timekeeping Mode time

Alarm number

AL-1

SIG

AL-2

AL-5

AL-3

AL-4

Press E.

Press B.